birminghammail--2020-03-08--Leicester City fans are all expecting this to happen when they meet Aston Villa

Aston Villa are preparing to face Leicester City for the fourth time in just over three months , as Dean Smith 's men go in search of a vital three points .
Results around them have given Villa a lifeline in their battle against the drop , with Watford , Bournemouth , West Ham and Norwich all losing this weekend .
A win on Monday night would see Smith 's side climb out of the bottom three and move into 16th in the Premier League table .
Leicester meanwhile are desperate for a win to arrest the slide that has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them in 3rd place .
Manchester United 's win over Man City leaves them just five points behind the Foxes having played a game more .
Leicester will be keen to exact some revenge after Villa dumped them out of the Carabao Cup last month , with Trezeguet netting an injury time winner .
Both sides come into the game in poor form , but the home fans are fearing the worst ahead of the visit of their West Midlands neighbours .
We 've taken a look on City messageboard Foxes Talk and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the misery in front of the Sky cameras .
Vacamion : Even as a happy clapper* , I have a baaaaad feeling about this one .
Murphy : Before each game , i 've been thinking that this is the one where we rediscover our mojo and each time it does n't happen .
I am now slowly resigning myself to the idea that we are going to blow this and end up 7th or 8th .
On current form , Villa are better than us .
Brooksy : Ca n't see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our side at the moment .
0-2 Lako42 : Grealish to make Madders look like a league 1 player again ?
Ian Nacho : Not looking forward to this .
Vardy and Iheanacho up top please .
SuperMike : The first 19 games of the season ( up to Villa , away , early december ) we were BRILLIANT !
The last 18 games ( bar matches v lower league opposition and v the useless Hammers ) we have been ABSOLUTELY DIRE .
Can only see a Villa win Fox_favourite : We not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ convincing one to get the confidence up .
Sadly I ca n't see it against villa , they know us too well and know exactly how to stop us .
Reynard : Sorry to say this but simply a must win game .
Whether we will though is doubtful .
Somebum : Teams had us figured out since November .
Ca n't see anything changing .
Villa to scrape it by a goal .
Lestajigs : Seems they have more fight then us at the minute 1.2 away win !
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Livid : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t see how we ’ re going to get our mojo back .
I ’ m expecting a lot of possession and frustration .
Villa to put everyone behind the ball and try to hit us on the break .
It ’ s not rocket science to put together a game plan against us at the moment .

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Aston Villa are preparing to face Leicester City for the fourth time in just over three months, as Dean Smith's men go in search of a vital three points.
Results around them have given Villa a lifeline in their battle against the drop, with Watford, Bournemouth, West Ham and Norwich all losing this weekend.
A win on Monday night would see Smith's side climb out of the bottom three and move into 16th in the Premier League table.
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Leicester meanwhile are desperate for a win to arrest the slide that has seen the chasing pack close in on them in 3rd place. Manchester United's win over Man City leaves them just five points behind the Foxes having played a game more.
Leicester will be keen to exact some revenge after Villa dumped them out of the Carabao Cup last month, with Trezeguet netting an injury time winner.
Both sides come into the game in poor form, but the home fans are fearing the worst ahead of the visit of their West Midlands neighbours.
We've taken a look on City messageboard Foxes Talk and they are all thinking Villa could pile on the misery in front of the Sky cameras.
Vacamion: Even as a happy clapper*, I have a baaaaad feeling about this one.
Murphy: Before each game, i've been thinking that this is the one where we rediscover our mojo and each time it doesn't happen. I am now slowly resigning myself to the idea that we are going to blow this and end up 7th or 8th. On current form, Villa are better than us.
Brooksy: Can't see where the goals are coming from in our side at the moment. 0-2
Lako42: Grealish to make Madders look like a league 1 player again?
Ian Nacho: Not looking forward to this. Vardy and Iheanacho up top please.
SuperMike: The first 19 games of the season (up to Villa, away, early december) we were BRILLIANT! The last 18 games (bar matches v lower league opposition and v the useless Hammers) we have been ABSOLUTELY DIRE. Can only see a Villa win
Fox_favourite: We not only need a win, but a convincing one to get the confidence up. Sadly I can't see it against villa, they know us too well and know exactly how to stop us.
Reynard: Sorry to say this but simply a must win game. Whether we will though is doubtful.
Somebum: Teams had us figured out since November. Can't see anything changing. Villa to scrape it by a goal.
Lestajigs: Seems they have more fight then us at the minute 1.2 away win!!
Farrington Fox: Us 0 - 1 Villa. Grealish.
Livid: Need a win but honestly can’t see how we’re going to get our mojo back. I’m expecting a lot of possession and frustration. Villa to put everyone behind the ball and try to hit us on the break. It’s not rocket science to put together a game plan against us at the moment.


birminghammail--2020-03-08--Inside Brooklyn Beckham's 21st birthday party with Stormzy, Victoria, David and Spice Girls

Victoria and David Beckham and their children partied the night away at a lavish birthday celebration for their eldest son Brooklyn .
The famous family were joined by the likes of Stormzy and Spice Girls stars Emma Bunton and Geri Horner at the party , which went on until 6am .
Victoria shared pictures on Instagram of herself and David hugging on the dancefloor in the throes of the party .
She also shared posts on her Instagram Stories showing the bash in full swing , including a video of daughter Harper , eight , dancing with grime star Stormzy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of herself with her former Spice Girls co-stars Bunton and Horner .
David posted clips of the rapper performing for the guests at the party , which was reportedly held in a marquee in the garden of their Cotswolds home .
During the night , Brooklyn shared a snap of special cocktails with ice in the shape of his initials , BB , floating in it , showing the attention to detail that went into the event .
The budding photographer later took to Instagram to thank his parents for putting on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of images from the night , including pictures of himself with brothers Romeo and Cruz and his girlfriend , US actress Nicola Peltz , and a snap of himself in front of an ice sculpture .
He also posted a snap of himself with Stormzy ’ s arm around him .
“ Thank you mum and dad for throwing such an amazing party last night , ” he wrote .
“ to all my friends thank you for being part of a night I will never forget .
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Victoria and David Beckham and their children partied the night away at a lavish birthday celebration for their eldest son Brooklyn.
The famous family were joined by the likes of Stormzy and Spice Girls stars Emma Bunton and Geri Horner at the party, which went on until 6am.
Victoria shared pictures on Instagram of herself and David hugging on the dancefloor in the throes of the party.
She wrote: “Dancing till 6am! Kisses and happy 21st birthday @brooklynbeckham X.
“I love u so much @davidbeckham x.”
She also shared posts on her Instagram Stories showing the bash in full swing, including a video of daughter Harper, eight, dancing with grime star Stormzy.
There were also pictures from Victoria of herself with her former Spice Girls co-stars Bunton and Horner.
David posted clips of the rapper performing for the guests at the party, which was reportedly held in a marquee in the garden of their Cotswolds home.
During the night, Brooklyn shared a snap of special cocktails with ice in the shape of his initials, BB, floating in it, showing the attention to detail that went into the event.
The budding photographer later took to Instagram to thank his parents for putting on the spectacular soiree.
He shared a selection of images from the night, including pictures of himself with brothers Romeo and Cruz and his girlfriend, US actress Nicola Peltz, and a snap of himself in front of an ice sculpture.
He also posted a snap of himself with Stormzy’s arm around him.
“Thank you mum and dad for throwing such an amazing party last night,” he wrote.
“to all my friends thank you for being part of a night I will never forget.”
Brooklyn turned 21 on Wednesday.


birminghammail--2020-03-08--Danny Dyer and daughter Dani set to launch podcast together

Danny Dyer has said he and his daughter Dani are launching a new podcast together .
The EastEnders actor said the audio programme with the 2018 Love Island winner will include them “ talking about life and tackling some issues ” , such as climate change .
Danny , 42 , told the Mirror : “ What are podcasts about really ?
People talking b******s. “ We talk about us , we talk about our father and daughter bond , we talk about climate change and stuff that people are talking about in the media .
“ Two Danny/Dani Dyers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be able to get a word in edgeways.
” Danny , who plays Mick Carter in EastEnders and also hosts BBC game show The Wall , said the programme will be the meeting of “ two crazy minds ” from two generations .
“ She is 23 and she is a beautiful female , and I am 42 , ” he said .
According to the newspaper , the Dyers ’ podcast will be available on streaming platform Spotify .
Danny added : “ I just love my baby and it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Dani rose to fame in 2018 when she won Love Island with her then-boyfriend Jack Fincham .
She has since released a book called What Would Dani Do ?
, and hosted MTV game show True Love Or True Lies ?
, on which her father was on voiceover duty .

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Danny Dyer has said he and his daughter Dani are launching a new podcast together.
The EastEnders actor said the audio programme with the 2018 Love Island winner will include them “talking about life and tackling some issues”, such as climate change.
Danny, 42, told the Mirror: “What are podcasts about really? People talking b******s.
“We talk about us, we talk about our father and daughter bond, we talk about climate change and stuff that people are talking about in the media.
“Two Danny/Dani Dyers sitting there … We won’t be able to get a word in edgeways.”
Danny, who plays Mick Carter in EastEnders and also hosts BBC game show The Wall, said the programme will be the meeting of “two crazy minds” from two generations.
“She is 23 and she is a beautiful female, and I am 42,” he said.
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According to the newspaper, the Dyers’ podcast will be available on streaming platform Spotify.
Danny added: “I just love my baby and it’s really great to be working with her.”
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Dani rose to fame in 2018 when she won Love Island with her then-boyfriend Jack Fincham.
She has since released a book called What Would Dani Do?, and hosted MTV game show True Love Or True Lies?, on which her father was on voiceover duty.


birminghammail--2020-03-08--Jared Leto narrowly escapes death in harrowing rock climbing fall

Jared Leto has said he “ nearly died ” after he took a fall while rock climbing .
The Oscar-winning @ @ @ @ @ Mars singer said he was with Free Solo star Alex Honnold in southern Nevada when @ @ @ @ @ .
Writing on Instagram , he said : “ Not to sound dramatic , but @ @ @ @ @ nearly died .
“ Looked up and within seconds the rope was being cut by @ @ @ @ @ some 600ft in the air .
“ I remember looking down at the ground below @ @ @ @ @ moment – less fear , more matter of fact , and slightly melancholy .
“ @ @ @ @ @ when I got back on the wall .
But we made it through and lived @ @ @ @ @ Overall it was actually quite fun .
we continued climbing into the night.
” Leto @ @ @ @ @ the damage to the frayed rope .
Honnold , the subject of Oscar-winning documentary Free @ @ @ @ @ ropes .

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Jared Leto has said he “nearly died” after he took a fall while rock climbing.
The Oscar-winning actor and Thirty Seconds To Mars singer said he was with Free Solo star Alex Honnold in southern Nevada when his rope started to fray.
Writing on Instagram, he said: “Not to sound dramatic, but this is the day I nearly died.
“Took a pretty good fall climbing with @alexhonnold at Red Rock.
“Looked up and within seconds the rope was being cut by the rock while I dangled some 600ft in the air.
“I remember looking down at the ground below. It was a strange moment – less fear, more matter of fact, and slightly melancholy.
“The adrenaline came after, when I got back on the wall. But we made it through and lived to see another day. Overall it was actually quite fun. we continued climbing into the night.”
Leto also shared a photo of the damage to the frayed rope.
Honnold, the subject of Oscar-winning documentary Free Solo, frequently climbs without ropes.


birminghammail--2020-03-08--Christian Bale cast as villain in massive Marvel film - and fans love it

Christian Bale is set to play the villain in an upcoming Marvel film , one of the movie ’ s @ @ @ @ @ British Oscar-winner is perhaps best-known for his acclaimed turn as Batman in Christopher Nolan ’ @ @ @ @ @ will appear as a baddie in Thor : Love And Thunder , according to Tessa @ @ @ @ @ stars as Valkyrie in the film .
Speaking to Entertainment Tonight , she said : @ @ @ @ @ to play our villain , which is going to be fantastic .
“ I ’ @ @ @ @ @ I can ’ t tell you much.
” Thompson added she has already shared “ @ @ @ @ @ ” with co-star Natalie Portman , who will play Lady Thor .
New Zealand filmmaker @ @ @ @ @ directing the movie .
It has not yet been announced which villain Bale , 46 @ @ @ @ @ : Love And Thunder is the fourth Thor film from Marvel and was announced during @ @ @ @ @ .

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Christian Bale is set to play the villain in an upcoming Marvel film, one of the movie’s stars has said.
The British Oscar-winner is perhaps best-known for his acclaimed turn as Batman in Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy but will appear as a baddie in Thor: Love And Thunder, according to Tessa Thompson.
US actress Thompson stars as Valkyrie in the film.
Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, she said: “Christian Bale is going to play our villain, which is going to be fantastic.
“I’ve read the script. I can’t tell you much.”
Thompson added she has already shared “lots of exciting text messages” with co-star Natalie Portman, who will play Lady Thor.
New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi is writing and directing the movie.
It has not yet been announced which villain Bale, 46, will play.
Thor: Love And Thunder is the fourth Thor film from Marvel and was announced during San Diego Comic-Con last year.


birminghammail--2020-03-08--CBeebies creates first animation focused on black British family JoJo & Gran Gran

The special bond between children and their grandparents will be celebrated in the first animation on CBeebies to focus on a black British family .
JoJo & Gran Gran is about the everyday adventures of a four-year-old girl who is cared for by her fun , wise grandmother while her parents are at work .
Gran Gran is proud of her Saint Lucian heritage and teaches JoJo about the Caribbean island 's culture .
Gran Gran ( voiced by Cathy Tyson ) and JoJo ( Taiya Samuel ) are based on characters created by Laura Henry-Allain , whose books were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grandmother .
Marie-Helena , who looked after Henry-Allain and her five siblings when the author was very young , moved back to Saint Lucia and remained there until her death in 2009 aged 101 .
Henry-Allain , who has two grown up sons , told the PA news agency her grandmother , who she called `` Mama '' , had been a talented seamstress who was very creative and `` adored her grandchildren '' .
The 51-year-old former teacher , nursery manager and Ofsted inspector - whose middle name is Josephine - said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the show , adding : `` I 'm pinching myself . ''
It is never specified how often Gran Gran cares for JoJo and the viewers learn little about her parents although family relationships are at the centre of the series .
JoJo and Gran Gran video call Great Gran Gran ( Llewella Gideon ) , who lives in Saint Lucia , but when modern technology lets them down in one episode , JoJo learns how to post a drawing and why it takes a few days to arrive on the island .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for each season , is inspired by the passing of time , covering topics such as life cycles , growth or activities like baking a cake or catching a bus .
Children talk about the theme during a live action segment .
JoJo and Gran Gran live near each other in a bustling London neighbourhood and the local park takes some of its inspiration from Paddington Rec near Henry-Allain 's childhood home in west London .
Gran Gran is a lively character , a world away from the frequent portrayal of grandparents with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their head '' , series producer Tom Cousins told PA. '' In reality we have got grandparents who are really active , '' he added .
More than 100 people have worked to bring the show to the small screen , and the look of the animation was defined by award-winning US-based Colombian illustrator Leo Espinosa after Cousins `` wrote to him on the off chance '' .
Executive producer Tony Reed said : `` Reflecting the lives of our diverse CBeebies audience is hardwired into everything we do , with shows such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Something Special amongst many others .
`` JoJo & Gran Gran is a perfect example of this , but more than anything else it has the universal appeal of a warm and close relationship between a grandchild and grandparent that will very much resonate with our audience . ''
- JoJo & Gran Gran is on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer from March 16 , weekdays at 5.30pm .

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The special bond between children and their grandparents will be celebrated in the first animation on CBeebies to focus on a black British family.
JoJo & Gran Gran is about the everyday adventures of a four-year-old girl who is cared for by her fun, wise grandmother while her parents are at work.
Gran Gran is proud of her Saint Lucian heritage and teaches JoJo about the Caribbean island's culture.
Gran Gran (voiced by Cathy Tyson) and JoJo (Taiya Samuel) are based on characters created by Laura Henry-Allain, whose books were inspired by her relationship with her own grandmother.
Marie-Helena, who looked after Henry-Allain and her five siblings when the author was very young, moved back to Saint Lucia and remained there until her death in 2009 aged 101.
Henry-Allain, who has two grown up sons, told the PA news agency her grandmother, who she called "Mama", had been a talented seamstress who was very creative and "adored her grandchildren".
The 51-year-old former teacher, nursery manager and Ofsted inspector - whose middle name is Josephine - said her grandmother would be very proud of the show, adding: "I'm pinching myself."
It is never specified how often Gran Gran cares for JoJo and the viewers learn little about her parents although family relationships are at the centre of the series.
JoJo and Gran Gran video call Great Gran Gran (Llewella Gideon), who lives in Saint Lucia, but when modern technology lets them down in one episode, JoJo learns how to post a drawing and why it takes a few days to arrive on the island.
Each of the 44 episodes, 11 for each season, is inspired by the passing of time, covering topics such as life cycles, growth or activities like baking a cake or catching a bus. Children talk about the theme during a live action segment.
JoJo and Gran Gran live near each other in a bustling London neighbourhood and the local park takes some of its inspiration from Paddington Rec near Henry-Allain's childhood home in west London.
Gran Gran is a lively character, a world away from the frequent portrayal of grandparents with walking sticks or a "bun on their head", series producer Tom Cousins told PA.
"In reality we have got grandparents who are really active," he added.
More than 100 people have worked to bring the show to the small screen, and the look of the animation was defined by award-winning US-based Colombian illustrator Leo Espinosa after Cousins "wrote to him on the off chance".
Executive producer Tony Reed said: "Reflecting the lives of our diverse CBeebies audience is hardwired into everything we do, with shows such as Apple Tree House, Pablo and Something Special amongst many others.
"JoJo & Gran Gran is a perfect example of this, but more than anything else it has the universal appeal of a warm and close relationship between a grandchild and grandparent that will very much resonate with our audience."
- JoJo & Gran Gran is on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer from March 16, weekdays at 5.30pm.


birminghammail--2020-03-08--Joseph McCann teenage victim lashes out after rapist allowed to tie up mum in depraved spree

A teenage victim of serial rapist Joseph McCann has said the probation service `` failed '' to keep her and her family safe .
The 17-year-old and her younger brother were attacked in their family home in May last year when McCann tied up their mother with hair straighteners .
She told BBC News she felt `` anger and so much upset for everyone that the probation service failed to keep us safe '' .
She added : `` He has previous for sexual abuse and nothing was acted on . ''
Her criticisms came after a Government report found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ division `` did not manage McCann effectively '' .
After being released from prison in January 2019 , McCann went on to commit a string of attacks on 11 women and children last year .
The official review from the Ministry of Justice found that probation , police , and prison authorities were warned as early as 2011 that he had the hallmarks of a sex offender .
His young victim said she has `` developed really bad anxiety '' following the attack .
She explained : `` Before any of this happened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close family and a really good job .
`` After this happened I lost everything , including my family home of 12 years and my relationship with my family .
`` I struggle to sleep each night and live in fear .
I ca n't be in places on my own and my confidence has gone down since the incident . ''
The teenager added : `` My whole life will be controlled from what happened , living in constant fear of everything .
I constantly feel like my life is in danger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and feel nervous around people . ''
During the attack , the 17-year-old managed to free her family after jumping out of a first-floor window , and she said being her `` family 's hero '' helps her get out of bed every day .
She said : `` Knowing I have my whole life to live and I got away from such a dangerous man shows I have courage and the fact I was able to keep my brother and mother safe is enough for me . ''
Joseph McCann was sentenced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a minimum of 30 years last December .

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A teenage victim of serial rapist Joseph McCann has said the probation service "failed" to keep her and her family safe.
The 17-year-old and her younger brother were attacked in their family home in May last year when McCann tied up their mother with hair straighteners.
She told BBC News she felt "anger and so much upset for everyone that the probation service failed to keep us safe".
She added: "He has previous for sexual abuse and nothing was acted on."
Her criticisms came after a Government report found that the probation service south-east and eastern division "did not manage McCann effectively".
(Image: PA)
After being released from prison in January 2019, McCann went on to commit a string of attacks on 11 women and children last year.
The official review from the Ministry of Justice found that probation, police, and prison authorities were warned as early as 2011 that he had the hallmarks of a sex offender.
His young victim said she has "developed really bad anxiety" following the attack.
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She explained: "Before any of this happened I had a lovely home, a close family and a really good job.
"After this happened I lost everything, including my family home of 12 years and my relationship with my family.
"I struggle to sleep each night and live in fear. I can't be in places on my own and my confidence has gone down since the incident."
The teenager added: "My whole life will be controlled from what happened, living in constant fear of everything. I constantly feel like my life is in danger, I question situations during the day and feel nervous around people."
(Image: PA)
During the attack, the 17-year-old managed to free her family after jumping out of a first-floor window, and she said being her "family's hero" helps her get out of bed every day.
She said: "Knowing I have my whole life to live and I got away from such a dangerous man shows I have courage and the fact I was able to keep my brother and mother safe is enough for me."
Joseph McCann was sentenced to 33 life sentences and jailed for a minimum of 30 years last December.


birminghammail--2020-03-08--The tampon tax is set to be abolished this week - here's how it will affect you

The tampon tax is expected to be abolished in the Budget , with the Chancellor committing to slash the VAT on women 's sanitary products to zero .
Rishi Sunak is planning to announce on Wednesday that the widely-unpopular tax will end with the Brexit transition period at the close of the year .
EU law has so far prevented member states from reducing the rate below 5 % , which means tampons and pads are treated as luxury items and not essentials .
But the Government plans to introduce the zero rate on January 1 , the first day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK .
The Treasury estimates the move will save the average woman nearly £40 over her lifetime , with a cut of 7p on a pack of 20 tampons and 5p on 12 pads .
While the EU has been working to give member states the ability to scrap the tax , successive UK governments have committed to abolish it .
Critics have long criticised the tax for contributing to `` period poverty '' , where sanitary products are pushed out of reach because of their cost .
The UK currently uses the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vulnerable women , with £62 million having been allocated since the scheme was launched in 2015 .
Campaigners welcomed the move but raised concerns the Treasury is not planning to replace the Tampon Tax Fund with other investment .
The chief executive of the Women 's Resource Centre charity , Vivienne Hayes , said : `` We are over the moon to learn of this news , tampons and sanitary towels were never luxury items and should never have been subject to VAT .
`` Congratulations to all the women who campaigned so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be removed .
`` We are concerned that the Tampon Tax Fund will now be abandoned by the Government and we hope to see a replacement fund for women 's health and support charities announced in the near future . ''
They also urged Boris Johnson to go further and spend the £700 million they estimate has been raised during the tax 's lifetime to be paid back to women 's charities , with Ms Hayes saying : `` Come on Prime Minister pay back the tampon tax . ''
Mr Sunak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the delay to the long-awaited National Infrastructure Strategy .
The £100 billion investment tackling the climate crisis and boosting transport connectivity had been set to be published `` alongside '' the Budget .
But Whitehall sources were acknowledging it would now be delayed by a number of days or weeks .
Labour 's shadow chancellor John McDonnell said the hold up represented `` absolute chaos '' in Government .
`` We are facing the threat of climate change and an economy at risk of recession .
That 's why we desperately need an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he said .
And National Infrastructure Commission chairman Sir John Armitt said they were `` disappointed '' at the delay , but expressed confidence that ministers remained committed to infrastructure investment .

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The tampon tax is expected to be abolished in the Budget, with the Chancellor committing to slash the VAT on women's sanitary products to zero.
Rishi Sunak is planning to announce on Wednesday that the widely-unpopular tax will end with the Brexit transition period at the close of the year.
EU law has so far prevented member states from reducing the rate below 5%, which means tampons and pads are treated as luxury items and not essentials.
But the Government plans to introduce the zero rate on January 1, the first day the laws no longer apply to the UK.
The Treasury estimates the move will save the average woman nearly £40 over her lifetime, with a cut of 7p on a pack of 20 tampons and 5p on 12 pads.
While the EU has been working to give member states the ability to scrap the tax, successive UK governments have committed to abolish it.
Critics have long criticised the tax for contributing to "period poverty", where sanitary products are pushed out of reach because of their cost.
The UK currently uses the revenues raised to fund charities which aid vulnerable women, with £62 million having been allocated since the scheme was launched in 2015.
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Campaigners welcomed the move but raised concerns the Treasury is not planning to replace the Tampon Tax Fund with other investment.
The chief executive of the Women's Resource Centre charity, Vivienne Hayes, said: "We are over the moon to learn of this news, tampons and sanitary towels were never luxury items and should never have been subject to VAT.
"Congratulations to all the women who campaigned so long for this ridiculous and unfair tax to be removed.
"We are concerned that the Tampon Tax Fund will now be abandoned by the Government and we hope to see a replacement fund for women's health and support charities announced in the near future."
They also urged Boris Johnson to go further and spend the £700 million they estimate has been raised during the tax's lifetime to be paid back to women's charities, with Ms Hayes saying: "Come on Prime Minister pay back the tampon tax."
Mr Sunak was already facing some budgetary criticism over the delay to the long-awaited National Infrastructure Strategy.
The £100 billion investment tackling the climate crisis and boosting transport connectivity had been set to be published "alongside" the Budget.
But Whitehall sources were acknowledging it would now be delayed by a number of days or weeks.
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Labour's shadow chancellor John McDonnell said the hold up represented "absolute chaos" in Government.
"We are facing the threat of climate change and an economy at risk of recession. That's why we desperately need an immediate start to large-scale infrastructure investment," he said.
"Delaying implementation of investment is unacceptable."
And National Infrastructure Commission chairman Sir John Armitt said they were "disappointed" at the delay, but expressed confidence that ministers remained committed to infrastructure investment.


birminghammail--2020-03-08--Stephen King breaks silence over Woody Allen's memoir being cancelled by publisher

Stephen King has said he feels `` very uneasy '' after Woody Allen 's publisher decided to cancel the planned release of his memoir .
Hachette Book Group said it would not go ahead with the publication of A Propos Of Nothing following days of criticism , including from his son Ronan Farrow and daughter Dylan Farrow and the company 's own employees .
The family has been bitterly divided since Dylan - Allen 's adopted daughter with the actress Mia Farrow - accused the director of molesting her as a child in the early 1990s .
Allen , 84 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not charged following two separate investigations .
King wrote on Twitter : `` The Hachette decision to drop the Woody Allen book makes me very uneasy .
It 's not him ; I do n't give a damn about Mr. Allen .
It 's who gets muzzled next that worries me .
`` Once you start , the next one is always easier . ''
Replying to a fan who criticised his comments , he said : `` If you think he 's a paedophile , do n't buy the book .
Do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't go listen to him play jazz at the Carlyle .
Vote with your wallet ... by withholding it .
In America , that 's how we do . ''
Hachette worked with Ronan on his acclaimed book Catch And Kill , which explored how powerful men , including Harvey Weinstein , avoided punishment for sexual crimes .
In a statement shared on Twitter earlier this week , Ronan - who refers to his father as `` Woody Allen '' throughout - criticised the publisher for working with the director and hinted he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He accused them of not fact-checking the memoirs , saying Dylan , 34 , had not been contacted to respond to `` any denial or mischaracterisation of the abuse she suffered at the hands '' of Allen .
King added it was `` f****** tone-deaf '' of Hachette to plan to publish Allen 's book after publishing Ronan Farrow 's .
A statement from Hachette said : `` The decision to cancel Mr Allen 's book was a difficult one .
At HBG we take our relationships with authors very seriously , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We have published and will continue to publish many challenging books .
As publishers , we make sure every day in our work that different voices and conflicting points of views can be heard . ''
Allen 's book was scheduled to come out next month .
Dylan previously said that Hachette 's plan to publish the book was `` deeply upsetting to me personally and an utter betrayal of my brother whose brave reporting , capitalised on by Hachette , gave voice to numerous survivors of sexual assault by powerful men '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employees staged a walkout to protest against the publication of Allen 's book .
After the publisher announced it would not go ahead with the book , Ronan wrote on Twitter : `` I 'm grateful to all the Hachette employees and authors who spoke up and to the company for listening . ''

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Stephen King has said he feels "very uneasy" after Woody Allen's publisher decided to cancel the planned release of his memoir.
Hachette Book Group said it would not go ahead with the publication of A Propos Of Nothing following days of criticism, including from his son Ronan Farrow and daughter Dylan Farrow and the company's own employees.
The family has been bitterly divided since Dylan - Allen's adopted daughter with the actress Mia Farrow - accused the director of molesting her as a child in the early 1990s.
Allen, 84, vehemently denies the allegations and was not charged following two separate investigations.
King wrote on Twitter: "The Hachette decision to drop the Woody Allen book makes me very uneasy. It's not him; I don't give a damn about Mr. Allen. It's who gets muzzled next that worries me.
"Once you start, the next one is always easier."
Replying to a fan who criticised his comments, he said: "If you think he's a paedophile, don't buy the book. Don't go to his movies. Don't go listen to him play jazz at the Carlyle. Vote with your wallet... by withholding it. In America, that's how we do."
Hachette worked with Ronan on his acclaimed book Catch And Kill, which explored how powerful men, including Harvey Weinstein, avoided punishment for sexual crimes.
In a statement shared on Twitter earlier this week, Ronan - who refers to his father as "Woody Allen" throughout - criticised the publisher for working with the director and hinted he would no longer work with them.
He accused them of not fact-checking the memoirs, saying Dylan, 34, had not been contacted to respond to "any denial or mischaracterisation of the abuse she suffered at the hands" of Allen.
King added it was "f****** tone-deaf" of Hachette to plan to publish Allen's book after publishing Ronan Farrow's.
A statement from Hachette said: "The decision to cancel Mr Allen's book was a difficult one. At HBG we take our relationships with authors very seriously, and do not cancel books lightly.
"We have published and will continue to publish many challenging books. As publishers, we make sure every day in our work that different voices and conflicting points of views can be heard."
Allen's book was scheduled to come out next month.
Dylan previously said that Hachette's plan to publish the book was "deeply upsetting to me personally and an utter betrayal of my brother whose brave reporting, capitalised on by Hachette, gave voice to numerous survivors of sexual assault by powerful men".
On March 5 dozens of Hachette employees staged a walkout to protest against the publication of Allen's book.
After the publisher announced it would not go ahead with the book, Ronan wrote on Twitter: "I'm grateful to all the Hachette employees and authors who spoke up and to the company for listening."


birminghammail--2020-03-08--Daniel Craig finally confirms future as James Bond after No Time To Die

Daniel Craig has insisted the delayed No Time To Die will be his final James Bond film , amid reports the star was considering another outing as 007 .
Craig had been set to appear in his fifth Bond movie next month , but its release was pushed back to November due to the global spread of coronavirus .
While it had been widely believed a new actor would take over following No Time To Die , recent reports suggested Craig was contemplating staying on .
However , he used his hosting gig on Saturday Night Live to confirm it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Craig also used his opening monologue to joke about the influence of Phoebe Waller-Bridge , after the Fleabag creator was drafted in to help on No Time To Die 's script .
`` This next James Bond film is going to be my last , '' Craig said .
`` But it 's going to be one of the best .
Because we got Phoebe Waller-Bridge from Fleabag come to help with some of the dialogue . ''
In a nod to Fleabag 's irreverent breaking of the fourth wall , Craig added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be that different .
Every so often I will turn to the camera and I will say , 'the name 's Bond , James Bond .
Is it bad that I fancy the Pope ? ''
' Craig - who lives in New York , where SNL is filmed in front of a live studio audience - appeared in his first sketch of the night , which paid homage to Bond 's love of gambling .
However , it was more akin to The Hangover than Casino Royale , with Craig surrounded by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This week 's SNL cold open segment mocked Fox News presenter Laura Ingraham and featured a cameo from senator Elizabeth Warren , who ended her bid for the White House on Thursday .
She shared a hug with SNL star Kate McKinnon , who regularly plays her in sketches .

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Daniel Craig has insisted the delayed No Time To Die will be his final James Bond film, amid reports the star was considering another outing as 007.
Craig had been set to appear in his fifth Bond movie next month, but its release was pushed back to November due to the global spread of coronavirus.
While it had been widely believed a new actor would take over following No Time To Die, recent reports suggested Craig was contemplating staying on.
However, he used his hosting gig on Saturday Night Live to confirm it would be his final 007 film.
Craig also used his opening monologue to joke about the influence of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, after the Fleabag creator was drafted in to help on No Time To Die's script.
"This next James Bond film is going to be my last," Craig said. "But it's going to be one of the best. Because we got Phoebe Waller-Bridge from Fleabag come to help with some of the dialogue."
In a nod to Fleabag's irreverent breaking of the fourth wall, Craig added: "It's not going to be that different. Every so often I will turn to the camera and I will say, 'the name's Bond, James Bond. Is it bad that I fancy the Pope?"'
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Craig - who lives in New York, where SNL is filmed in front of a live studio audience - appeared in his first sketch of the night, which paid homage to Bond's love of gambling.
However, it was more akin to The Hangover than Casino Royale, with Craig surrounded by rowdy revellers while on a winning streak.
This week's SNL cold open segment mocked Fox News presenter Laura Ingraham and featured a cameo from senator Elizabeth Warren, who ended her bid for the White House on Thursday.
She shared a hug with SNL star Kate McKinnon, who regularly plays her in sketches.


birminghammail--2020-03-08--Davina McCall recalls being rushed to hospital after harrowing drug overdose

Davina McCall has said she was taken to hospital after overdosing on drugs at the height of her addiction .
The TV presenter , who has previously spoken about her issues with drugs in her early 20s , said she was `` so full of self-loathing '' at the time and that she took a mix of drugs because she did not want to feel `` normal '' .
According to the Sun on Sunday , McCall told an International Women 's Day event : `` Drugs took me to a very , very , very dark place and , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was very frightening as it was a very gradual overdose .
`` I 'd had a cocktail of drugs , because I did n't want to feel normal .
`` I was constantly trying to escape myself - I was like a piece of fruit rotting from the inside . ''
McCall added : `` So then I thought 'Well , I 'll just take a Valium ' , and the next thing I knew I woke up in hospital .
`` At my lowest point , when I was filled with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 'get clean , or die ' . ''
McCall said she was the person that `` people who have crossed the street to avoid '' , and that she started taking cannabis before becoming a heroin addict .
`` It ended up taking me to the darkest , darkest place , '' she said .
McCall , 52 , whose TV career started on MTV in the 1990s before she landed a job as the host as Channel 4 's dating show Streetmate , said she `` empowered '' herself to change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision to change herself .
She added : `` And because I got clean I got the job I 'd dreamed of and that changed my life forever .
`` I hated myself so much .
I was so full of self-loathing .
I was telling myself constantly that I was n't worth anything . ''
Following the drug overdose , McCall became clean within around a year with the help of Narcotics Anonymous meetings .
She became a household name in the early 2000s as the presenter of Big Brother , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the show until 2010 , and has also fronted programmes including game show The Million Pound Drop , winter sports reality show The Jump , ITV celebrity talent show The Masked Singer and ITV 's Long Lost Family .

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Davina McCall has said she was taken to hospital after overdosing on drugs at the height of her addiction.
The TV presenter, who has previously spoken about her issues with drugs in her early 20s, said she was "so full of self-loathing" at the time and that she took a mix of drugs because she did not want to feel "normal".
According to the Sun on Sunday, McCall told an International Women's Day event: "Drugs took me to a very, very, very dark place and, one night, I overdosed.
"It was very frightening as it was a very gradual overdose.
"I'd had a cocktail of drugs, because I didn't want to feel normal.
"I was constantly trying to escape myself - I was like a piece of fruit rotting from the inside."
McCall added: "So then I thought 'Well, I'll just take a Valium', and the next thing I knew I woke up in hospital.
"At my lowest point, when I was filled with self-hatred, it was literally a case of 'get clean, or die'."
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McCall said she was the person that "people who have crossed the street to avoid", and that she started taking cannabis before becoming a heroin addict.
"It ended up taking me to the darkest, darkest place," she said.
McCall, 52, whose TV career started on MTV in the 1990s before she landed a job as the host as Channel 4's dating show Streetmate, said she "empowered" herself to change her situation and that she made a decision to change herself.
She added: "And because I got clean I got the job I'd dreamed of and that changed my life forever.
"I hated myself so much. I was so full of self-loathing. I was telling myself constantly that I wasn't worth anything."
Following the drug overdose, McCall became clean within around a year with the help of Narcotics Anonymous meetings.
She became a household name in the early 2000s as the presenter of Big Brother, which started in 2000.
She remained on the show until 2010, and has also fronted programmes including game show The Million Pound Drop, winter sports reality show The Jump, ITV celebrity talent show The Masked Singer and ITV's Long Lost Family.


birminghammail--2020-03-08--Harry Redknapp and Caitlyn Jenner accepted thousands to promote fake charity

Caitlyn Jenner and former Birmingham City manager Harry Redknapp both accepted large fees to back a charity set up by undercover reporters .
An operation by Channel 4 's Dispatches programme-makers found famous faces would take tens of thousands of pounds to show public support for a charity reporters had invented .
The programme invented the dummy charity Cleaning Up Plastic Pollution in Africa ( CUPPA ) , built a basic website and created some merchandise , but did not register it as a charity and did not seek donations .
After contacting celebrity booking agents , Dispatches was told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Redknapp would be willing to back the charity but it would cost £15,000 for him to do one post on Instagram and an extra £5,000 for a photoshoot .
The programme signed a contract , paid the agency £20,000 and secretly filmed the photoshoot .
One week later , a photograph of Redknapp wearing a CUPPA T-shirt and cap and holding a themed cup was posted on his Instagram page .
He wrote : `` I 'm proud to support CUPPA - a great new charity that 's Clearing Up Plastic Pollution in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show your support . ''
He did not disclose that he was paid for the post .
A lawyer for Redknapp said : `` Mr Redknapp is a prolific supporter of charity and has raised considerable sums over the years .
`` He receives no fees for such support and would never knowingly charge for the regular charity work he undertakes ... His support is of enormous financial benefit to these charities .
`` In this case he only agreed to payment after being informed that the charity was supported by private investors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sum quoted by MN2S ( the talent agency ) . ''
The programme also paid MN2S more than £19,500 for Jenner to take part in a photoshoot and share an Instagram post .
In a video filmed on a phone , Jenner speaks about why she is backing the charity , saying : `` I think we have to be good stewards of this planet .
And the plastic issue is huge .
`` And , you know , not that it 's easy to do , but it can be done , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clean areas up , especially plastics because they do n't go away .
And we need to be good stewards .
And it is something that we can fix . ''
Jenner posted a photograph of herself wearing a CUPPA T-shirt and holding a CUPPA cup on her Instagram the next day , but did not make clear she was paid .
A lawyer for Jenner said : `` It is well known to the public that sometimes celebrities are paid fees for doing promotional work for charities .
`` The benefit is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she has never been paid for her charitable work , and always intended to donate the money raised via the photoshoot and Instagram post to charities she supports ... She feels that she has been targeted in the programme because of her status as a well-known TV personality and that she has been exploited to increase viewing figures . ''
A representative for MN2S said : `` Many of the celebrities that MN2S work with undertake charity work for free .
In addition , they are regularly approached to undertake one-off fundraising work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fake charity CUPPA .
In those instances , we may agree a fee that covers not just the individual but the work of the team that make it possible .
`` This is widely known within the charity sector .
Charities book celebrities because it raises their profile and helps them often raise far more money than the amount paid to the celebrity .
The fee is often heavily discounted from the commercial rate , as was the case with the celebrities we work with and CUPPA . ''
Another talent agency approached @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` The vast majority of our charity engagements are free of charge .
`` Over the last three years , Champions has given more than 10 % of its annual profits to charity .
`` When approached undercover by Dispatches , we believed that the brief was to help raise the profile of an unknown charity that wished to engage celebrities to perform at a private launch event funded by private benefactors .
`` It would be wrong to conclude that all those named would have been aware that they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a responsible organisation and will of course watch the programme carefully .
Should it raise any concerns we will investigate and take action where appropriate . ''
Celebs For Sale : The Great Charity Scandal is on Dispatches on Channel 4 at 8pm on Monday .

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Caitlyn Jenner and former Birmingham City manager Harry Redknapp both accepted large fees to back a charity set up by undercover reporters.
An operation by Channel 4's Dispatches programme-makers found famous faces would take tens of thousands of pounds to show public support for a charity reporters had invented.
The programme invented the dummy charity Cleaning Up Plastic Pollution in Africa (CUPPA), built a basic website and created some merchandise, but did not register it as a charity and did not seek donations.
After contacting celebrity booking agents, Dispatches was told ex-West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur gaffer Redknapp would be willing to back the charity but it would cost £15,000 for him to do one post on Instagram and an extra £5,000 for a photoshoot.
(Image: ITV)
The programme signed a contract, paid the agency £20,000 and secretly filmed the photoshoot.
One week later, a photograph of Redknapp wearing a CUPPA T-shirt and cap and holding a themed cup was posted on his Instagram page.
He wrote: "I'm proud to support CUPPA - a great new charity that's Clearing Up Plastic Pollution in Africa. Follow them on insta to show your support."
He did not disclose that he was paid for the post.
A lawyer for Redknapp said: "Mr Redknapp is a prolific supporter of charity and has raised considerable sums over the years.
"He receives no fees for such support and would never knowingly charge for the regular charity work he undertakes... His support is of enormous financial benefit to these charities.
"In this case he only agreed to payment after being informed that the charity was supported by private investors... He was paid less than the sum quoted by MN2S (the talent agency)."
(Image: ITV/REX)
The programme also paid MN2S more than £19,500 for Jenner to take part in a photoshoot and share an Instagram post.
In a video filmed on a phone, Jenner speaks about why she is backing the charity, saying: "I think we have to be good stewards of this planet. And the plastic issue is huge.
"And, you know, not that it's easy to do, but it can be done, is to clean the beaches up, clean areas up, especially plastics because they don't go away. And we need to be good stewards. And it is something that we can fix."
Jenner posted a photograph of herself wearing a CUPPA T-shirt and holding a CUPPA cup on her Instagram the next day, but did not make clear she was paid.
A lawyer for Jenner said: "It is well known to the public that sometimes celebrities are paid fees for doing promotional work for charities.
"The benefit is mutual... Apart from this instance, she has never been paid for her charitable work, and always intended to donate the money raised via the photoshoot and Instagram post to charities she supports... She feels that she has been targeted in the programme because of her status as a well-known TV personality and that she has been exploited to increase viewing figures."
A representative for MN2S said: "Many of the celebrities that MN2S work with undertake charity work for free. In addition, they are regularly approached to undertake one-off fundraising work - as was the case with your fake charity CUPPA. In those instances, we may agree a fee that covers not just the individual but the work of the team that make it possible.
"This is widely known within the charity sector. Charities book celebrities because it raises their profile and helps them often raise far more money than the amount paid to the celebrity. The fee is often heavily discounted from the commercial rate, as was the case with the celebrities we work with and CUPPA."
Another talent agency approached in the programme, Champions plc, said: "The vast majority of our charity engagements are free of charge.
"Over the last three years, Champions has given more than 10% of its annual profits to charity.
"When approached undercover by Dispatches, we believed that the brief was to help raise the profile of an unknown charity that wished to engage celebrities to perform at a private launch event funded by private benefactors.
"It would be wrong to conclude that all those named would have been aware that they were even under discussion.
"Champions are a responsible organisation and will of course watch the programme carefully. Should it raise any concerns we will investigate and take action where appropriate."
Celebs For Sale: The Great Charity Scandal is on Dispatches on Channel 4 at 8pm on Monday.


birminghammail--2020-03-08--RuPaul's Drag Race star Sherry Pie disqualified over 'catfishing' scandal

A RuPaul 's Drag Race contestant has been disqualified over multiple allegations he `` catfished '' men .
Joey Gugliemelli , who uses the stage name Sherry Pie , was at the centre of a BuzzFeed News report alleging he posed as a casting director and asked aspiring performers to submit embarrassing audition tapes .
In a statement on Facebook , Gugliemelli apologised for causing `` much trauma and pain , '' adding he is `` horribly embarrassed and disgusted '' with himself .
Gugliemelli appears in season 12 of RuPaul 's Drag Race but has now been disqualified , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the US last month but Gugliemelli will not appear in the grand finale , which is due to be filmed in the coming weeks .
A statement on behalf of network VH1 and production company World Of Wonder said : `` In light of recent developments and Sherry Pie 's statement , Sherry Pie has been disqualified from RuPaul 's Drag Race .
`` Out of respect for the hard work of the other queens , VH1 will air the season as planned .
`` Sherry will not appear in the grand finale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
In his statement , Gugliemelli , 27 , added : `` I also want to say how sorry I am to my sisters of season 12 and honestly the whole network and production company .
All I can do is change the behaviour and that starts with me and doing that work . ''
RuPaul 's Drag Race season 12 streams on Netflix in the UK .

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A RuPaul's Drag Race contestant has been disqualified over multiple allegations he "catfished" men.
Joey Gugliemelli, who uses the stage name Sherry Pie, was at the centre of a BuzzFeed News report alleging he posed as a casting director and asked aspiring performers to submit embarrassing audition tapes.
In a statement on Facebook, Gugliemelli apologised for causing "much trauma and pain," adding he is "horribly embarrassed and disgusted" with himself.
Gugliemelli appears in season 12 of RuPaul's Drag Race but has now been disqualified, producers said.
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The season premiered in the US last month but Gugliemelli will not appear in the grand finale, which is due to be filmed in the coming weeks.
A statement on behalf of network VH1 and production company World Of Wonder said: "In light of recent developments and Sherry Pie's statement, Sherry Pie has been disqualified from RuPaul's Drag Race.
"Out of respect for the hard work of the other queens, VH1 will air the season as planned.
"Sherry will not appear in the grand finale scheduled to be filmed later this spring."
In his statement, Gugliemelli, 27, added: "I also want to say how sorry I am to my sisters of season 12 and honestly the whole network and production company. All I can do is change the behaviour and that starts with me and doing that work."
RuPaul's Drag Race season 12 streams on Netflix in the UK.


birminghammail--2020-03-08--Dancing on Ice 2020 winner confirmed as Joe Swash beats Perri Kiely and Libby Clegg

Swash and his partner Alex Murphy were chosen by the public to win the series after performing their final routine of the night , their take on Torvill and Dean 's famous Bolero dance .
Libby Clegg was eliminated during the Dancing On Ice final , meaning she and her partner Mark Hanretty have come in third place .
Swash and Perri Kiely were made to perform again in a bid to be crowned the series champion .
The judges broke down in tears as Paralympian Libby Clegg performed her routine to Gloria Estefan 's Reach in honour of her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a full 40 points from the panel .
Judge Jayne Torvill was unable to comment after the skating routine as she was crying , while Dean said : `` Thank you so much , I 'm so happy that we 've got a woman here on International Women 's Day , we 've thrown everything at you over the last 10 weeks and you stood up and took it all .
`` I 'm so proud of you , congratulations . ''
Diversity star Perri Kiely pulled off the first ever backflip on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He and his partner Vanessa Bauer completed a daring routine to Rizzle Kicks song Skip To The Good Bit , which also saw Kiely breakdance on the rink .
Following the routine , he said : `` I was so nervous .
I do backflips for days on the floor , but bringing it into the ice , it 's a completely different ballgame ...
I just ca n't really believe I just did that . ''
He was awarded a full score of 40 points from the judges , and judge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lost for words , I 'm literally a bit shaky .
`` You might backflip for days on the floor , but the ice , the skates , the guts to go for that live on TV , it 's amazing . ''

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Joe Swash has won Dancing On Ice.
Swash and his partner Alex Murphy were chosen by the public to win the series after performing their final routine of the night, their take on Torvill and Dean's famous Bolero dance.
Libby Clegg was eliminated during the Dancing On Ice final, meaning she and her partner Mark Hanretty have come in third place.
Swash and Perri Kiely were made to perform again in a bid to be crowned the series champion.
The judges broke down in tears as Paralympian Libby Clegg performed her routine to Gloria Estefan's Reach in honour of her sporting journey.
The blind sprinter received a full 40 points from the panel.
(Image: ITV)
Judge Jayne Torvill was unable to comment after the skating routine as she was crying, while Dean said: "Thank you so much, I'm so happy that we've got a woman here on International Women's Day, we've thrown everything at you over the last 10 weeks and you stood up and took it all.
"I'm so proud of you, congratulations."
(Image: ITV)
Diversity star Perri Kiely pulled off the first ever backflip on the ice in the show's history.
He and his partner Vanessa Bauer completed a daring routine to Rizzle Kicks song Skip To The Good Bit, which also saw Kiely breakdance on the rink.
(Image: ITV)
Following the routine, he said: "I was so nervous. I do backflips for days on the floor, but bringing it into the ice, it's a completely different ballgame... I just can't really believe I just did that."
He was awarded a full score of 40 points from the judges, and judge Ashley Banjo said: "I am lost for words, I'm literally a bit shaky.
"You might backflip for days on the floor, but the ice, the skates, the guts to go for that live on TV, it's amazing."


birminghammail--2020-03-08--Wolves fans are all saying the same thing as Man Utd dent their top-four hopes

Wolverhampton Wanderers fans were left ruing their team 's inability to overcome Brighton at Molineux , as Manchester United leapfrogged them in the race for top-four .
Wolves went into the weekend level on points with United , knowing a two-goal win over the struggling Seagulls would see them move into the Champions League spots , albeit temporarily .
However , Nuno 's men barely got going in front of an expectant home crowd and were forced to settle for a point .
Those dropped points came back to haunt them on Sunday , as wins for Chelsea and United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but with a gap between them and the Champions League chasers .
Chelsea thrashed Everton 4-0 in the early kick-off , before United beat City 2-0 at Old Trafford .
Many felt Wolves were already the outsiders in a competitive race and this weekend 's results have left fans fearing it could be a very long shot .
@ zhaynes93 : United look much improved and wanted it more .
City look like they 're on the beach already .
But ultimately it was decided by two howlers from Ederson .
Pair of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today but we only have ourselves to blame after yesterday @ JasonJ1987 : Bad weekend of results for Wolves .
Hopefully it ’ ll mean we go on the front foot in the next 3 league games .
7 points the minimum if were serious but europa league looking like a more realistic target @ earpsimon : City like us yesterday just not happening @ Bazza1983 : I never in a million years thought I 'd want Utd to lose so that they would n't beat us to a Champions League place .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jon306 : Absolutely had to win that game yesterday .
@ LeamWolves : Will need to probably win 7 of last 9 to make Champions League .
Tall order .
Not gon na happen .
Need to concentrate on getting 6th and automatic qualification for Europa @ DavidRCPorter : Punished for that result and performance yesterday

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Wolverhampton Wanderers fans were left ruing their team's inability to overcome Brighton at Molineux, as Manchester United leapfrogged them in the race for top-four.
Wolves went into the weekend level on points with United, knowing a two-goal win over the struggling Seagulls would see them move into the Champions League spots, albeit temporarily.
However, Nuno's men barely got going in front of an expectant home crowd and were forced to settle for a point.
Those dropped points came back to haunt them on Sunday, as wins for Chelsea and United, left Wolves back in sixth, but with a gap between them and the Champions League chasers.
Chelsea thrashed Everton 4-0 in the early kick-off, before United beat City 2-0 at Old Trafford. Many felt Wolves were already the outsiders in a competitive race and this weekend's results have left fans fearing it could be a very long shot.
@zhaynes93: United look much improved and wanted it more. City look like they're on the beach already. But ultimately it was decided by two howlers from Ederson. Pair of damaging results to our top 4 hopes today but we only have ourselves to blame after yesterday
@JasonJ1987: Bad weekend of results for Wolves. Hopefully it’ll mean we go on the front foot in the next 3 league games. 7 points the minimum if were serious but europa league looking like a more realistic target
@earpsimon: City like us yesterday just not happening
@Bazza1983: I never in a million years thought I'd want Utd to lose so that they wouldn't beat us to a Champions League place. These are the days my friend.
@jon306: Absolutely had to win that game yesterday.
@LeamWolves: Will need to probably win 7 of last 9 to make Champions League. Tall order. Not gonna happen. Need to concentrate on getting 6th and automatic qualification for Europa
@DavidRCPorter: Punished for that result and performance yesterday


birminghammail--2020-03-08--'If I speak' - Jude Bellingham offers blunt verdict on that Birmingham City moment

Jude Bellingham has revealed his frustration after the decision which saw Birmingham City denied a penalty vs Reading .
Blues would go on to lose 3-1 to the Royals on Satrday , ending their long unbeaten record in the Championship .
But with the game still in the balance at 2-1 , Belliingham appeared to be hauled down in the box by Matt Miazga .
Referee Andy Davies waved away the hosts ’ appeals as Bellingham ran to the assistant referee and the Blues bench exhorted the fourth official after what looked like a clear tug by the Reading defender @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boss Pep Clotet blasted the officials , as another tight call went against his team .
“ I think Jude Bellingham received a penalty , I saw it clear from where I was , '' he said .
“ If I had been where the referee was I would have seen it even clearer , if I would have been where the linesman was I would have seen it even clear .
“ What popped into the back of my mind ?
Well , we are likely not to get it because it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am just done talking about , it ’ s clear , the numbers speak for themselves.
” And now the Blues midfielder has taken to social media to offer his verdict on the situation .
Asked by a fan how he saw it , the 16-year-old channelled his inner Jose Mourinho and said : `` If I speak ... '' He then added : `` In all seriousness , we can not blame the officials for the way in which we lost that game .
However , to miss such an obvious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the match has ultimately cost us a chance to get back into that game and is therefore very frustrating . ''

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Jude Bellingham has revealed his frustration after the decision which saw Birmingham City denied a penalty vs Reading.
Blues would go on to lose 3-1 to the Royals on Satrday, ending their long unbeaten record in the Championship. But with the game still in the balance at 2-1, Belliingham appeared to be hauled down in the box by Matt Miazga.
Referee Andy Davies waved away the hosts’ appeals as Bellingham ran to the assistant referee and the Blues bench exhorted the fourth official after what looked like a clear tug by the Reading defender.
Speaking after the game, Blues boss Pep Clotet blasted the officials, as another tight call went against his team.
“I think Jude Bellingham received a penalty, I saw it clear from where I was," he said.
“If I had been where the referee was I would have seen it even clearer, if I would have been where the linesman was I would have seen it even clear.
“What popped into the back of my mind? Well, we are likely not to get it because it is the same every week.
“I am just done talking about, it’s clear, the numbers speak for themselves.”
And now the Blues midfielder has taken to social media to offer his verdict on the situation. Asked by a fan how he saw it, the 16-year-old channelled his inner Jose Mourinho and said: "If I speak..."
He then added: "In all seriousness, we cannot blame the officials for the way in which we lost that game. However, to miss such an obvious foul at such a crucial point of the match has ultimately cost us a chance to get back into that game and is therefore very frustrating."


birminghammail--2020-03-08--Watch - Motorway chaos as four-car police chase spotted on M5

Shocking footage of a police chase on a stretch of Midlands motorway has emerged .
A video circulating on social @ @ @ @ @ in pursuit of a vehicle .
The footage appeared to have been captured on a @ @ @ @ @ seen on the M5 chasing and then surrounding a car before bringing it to a @ @ @ @ @ during the chase , police cars were seen in all three lanes of the motorway @ @ @ @ @ incident happened near junction 2 of the M5 , for Oldbury .
The footage can @ @ @ @ @ above .
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Shocking footage of a police chase on a stretch of Midlands motorway has emerged.
A video circulating on social media showed four police cars in pursuit of a vehicle.
The footage appeared to have been captured on a dashcam.
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Police could be seen on the M5 chasing and then surrounding a car before bringing it to a stop.
At one stage during the chase, police cars were seen in all three lanes of the motorway.
It was believed the incident happened near junction 2 of the M5, for Oldbury.
The footage can be viewed in the video above.
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birminghammail--2020-03-08--Dean Smith sent stark John McGinn warning as Aston Villa man returns to training

Aston Villa have been warned that they should wait until John McGinn is 100 % fit before bringing him back into the fray .
The Scotland international is nearing his return from a fractured ankle that has sidelined him since December .
He has recently returned to training , with Dean Smith suggesting he will be 'pushing ' to play against Chelsea on March 14 .
In his Friday press conference , the Villa boss said : `` He trained with us .
`` We 've not had him training in contact sessions yet , he 's been involved in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting to where we want him to be .
`` He 's had a CT Scan today to make sure there 's a full union of the fracture .
He feels really good which is the important thing .
`` He 'll be pushing me for Chelsea , that 's for sure .
Once he gets on that training ground he 'll move quickly and he 's certainly progressing quickly now . ''
Villa have hugely missed McGinn , finding themselves in the bottom three , albeit with two games in hand n @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have fixtures against Leicester City and Chelsea in the next eight days , before a potential three week gap - with games vs Sheffield United and Newcastle still to be rescheduled .
Some fans have urged Villa to re-introduce McGinn as soon as possible in order to aid their battle against the drop .
But pundit Michael Brown , has claimed that for the sake of both the player and the club 's fate , they must wait until he is completely ready .
Brown told Football Insider : “ It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just got to be careful , it ’ s such a dangerous one for them now to say in this problem , let 's get him straight back in .
“ The last thing they want is for him to break anything ( again ) .
You need to actually weigh it up .
If it ’ s an extra seven days then so be it but I thought he was such a positive , he was creating .
“ They ’ ve missed him , that ’ s what they need , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of the travelling squad that Villa sent to Wembley last weekend , with the midfielder appearing on the touchline as his side prepared for the Carabao Cup final against Man City .

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Aston Villa have been warned that they should wait until John McGinn is 100% fit before bringing him back into the fray.
The Scotland international is nearing his return from a fractured ankle that has sidelined him since December.
He has recently returned to training, with Dean Smith suggesting he will be 'pushing' to play against Chelsea on March 14.
In his Friday press conference, the Villa boss said: "He trained with us.
"We've not had him training in contact sessions yet, he's been involved in possession and shape work. He's getting to where we want him to be.
"He's had a CT Scan today to make sure there's a full union of the fracture. He feels really good which is the important thing.
"He'll be pushing me for Chelsea, that's for sure. Once he gets on that training ground he'll move quickly and he's certainly progressing quickly now."
Villa have hugely missed McGinn, finding themselves in the bottom three, albeit with two games in hand n their relegation rivals.
Smith's side have fixtures against Leicester City and Chelsea in the next eight days, before a potential three week gap - with games vs Sheffield United and Newcastle still to be rescheduled.
Some fans have urged Villa to re-introduce McGinn as soon as possible in order to aid their battle against the drop.
But pundit Michael Brown, has claimed that for the sake of both the player and the club's fate, they must wait until he is completely ready.
Brown told Football Insider: “It’s huge but I think you’ve just got to be careful, it’s such a dangerous one for them now to say in this problem, let's get him straight back in.
“The last thing they want is for him to break anything (again). You need to actually weigh it up. If it’s an extra seven days then so be it but I thought he was such a positive, he was creating.
“They’ve missed him, that’s what they need, a new signing-type thing.”
McGinn was part of the travelling squad that Villa sent to Wembley last weekend, with the midfielder appearing on the touchline as his side prepared for the Carabao Cup final against Man City.


birminghammail--2020-03-09--Cheltenham Festival weather forecast as course set to be hit by deluge of rain

The Met Office has issued an amber alert for rain warning of potential threat to life in parts of the UK from fast-flowing and deep floodwater .
Heavy rain is expected between 6pm on Monday and 10am on Tuesday and homes and businesses in the region are likely to be flooded .
The Met Office has also warned some communities could be cut off by floods while power cuts and public transport cancellations are also likely .
But how will this impact Cheltenham Festival 2020 ?
The Met Office has issued its weather forecast for the course as the horse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Office predicts on Tuesday : The rain should ease through into the morning , with blustery showers and brighter interludes following .
Winds easing through the day with heavier outbreaks rain and wind overnight . ''
Its outlook for Wednesday to Friday , meanwhile , predicts : `` Sunshine and blustery showers on Wednesday , followed by heavy rain and strengthening winds overnight .
Remaining windy with showers on Thursday . ''
The forecast continues : `` Easing winds and showers on Friday with some sunny spells . ''
The forecast from Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with longer spells of rain and scattered showers interspersed with bright or sunny interludes .
`` Across the north , some sleet or snow at times especially over higher ground .
`` It will often windy with a risk of gales in the west and northwest , and along coastlines .
`` Through the period , the south may see a gradual change to more settled conditions with longer periods of drier and brighter weather , though some rain is still possible .
`` Further north , the wet and windy weather looks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be around normal or slightly below , especially in the north .
`` If more settled conditions develop , there may be an increased risk of frost forming overnight . ''

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The Met Office has issued an amber alert for rain warning of potential threat to life in parts of the UK from fast-flowing and deep floodwater.
Heavy rain is expected between 6pm on Monday and 10am on Tuesday and homes and businesses in the region are likely to be flooded.
The Met Office has also warned some communities could be cut off by floods while power cuts and public transport cancellations are also likely.
But how will this impact Cheltenham Festival 2020?
The Met Office has issued its weather forecast for the course as the horse racing extravaganza gets underway.
The Met Office predicts on Tuesday: The rain should ease through into the morning, with blustery showers and brighter interludes following. Winds easing through the day with heavier outbreaks rain and wind overnight."
It adds: "Turning mild. Maximum temperature 14 °C."
Its outlook for Wednesday to Friday, meanwhile, predicts: "Sunshine and blustery showers on Wednesday, followed by heavy rain and strengthening winds overnight. Remaining windy with showers on Thursday."
The forecast continues: "Easing winds and showers on Friday with some sunny spells."
The forecast from Friday reads: "Staying unsettled at first with longer spells of rain and scattered showers interspersed with bright or sunny interludes.
"Across the north, some sleet or snow at times especially over higher ground.
"It will often windy with a risk of gales in the west and northwest, and along coastlines.
"Through the period, the south may see a gradual change to more settled conditions with longer periods of drier and brighter weather, though some rain is still possible.
"Further north, the wet and windy weather looks more likely to continue.
"Temperatures should be around normal or slightly below, especially in the north.
"If more settled conditions develop, there may be an increased risk of frost forming overnight."


birminghammail--2020-03-09--Charge after arrest of barefoot man in spit mask at Birmingham Magistrates' Court

A man has been charged after a suspect was detained outside Birmingham Magistrates ' Court .
A man was filmed being arrested and fitted with a spit mask while not wearing any shoes at around 3pm on Friday , March 6 .
Kristoffer Round , 40 , of Birchfield Road , Handsworth , has been charged with being drunk and disorderly in a public place and using threatening words to cause harassment , alarm or distress He is due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court ' on Friday March 20 .
The incident happened amid significant disruption at Birmingham Crown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day due to unrelated security issues .
Members of the public were told the problems meant defendants in custody could not be brought up to appear in their hearings .
A number of cases had to be moved to the magistrates ' court while some had to be adjourned until Monday , March 6 .
A HM Court and Tribunals spokesman said : `` A fault in an alarm system at Birmingham Crown Court caused a number of cases to be adjourned until Monday .
We are urgently working to replace the system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issue . ''

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A man has been charged after a suspect was detained outside Birmingham Magistrates' Court.
A man was filmed being arrested and fitted with a spit mask while not wearing any shoes at around 3pm on Friday, March 6.
Kristoffer Round, 40, of Birchfield Road, Handsworth, has been charged with being drunk and disorderly in a public place and using threatening words to cause harassment, alarm or distress
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He is due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court' on Friday March 20 .
The incident happened amid significant disruption at Birmingham Crown Court across the road earlier in the day due to unrelated security issues.
Members of the public were told the problems meant defendants in custody could not be brought up to appear in their hearings. A number of cases had to be moved to the magistrates' court while some had to be adjourned until Monday, March 6.
A HM Court and Tribunals spokesman said: "A fault in an alarm system at Birmingham Crown Court caused a number of cases to be adjourned until Monday. We are urgently working to replace the system and apologise to anyone affected by the issue."


birminghammail--2020-03-09--Miriam Margolyes swears live on This Morning as Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby clamour to ap

Miriam Margolyes swears live on This Morning as Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby clamour to apologise

Miriam Margolyes forced an apology from Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby on This Morning after swearing live on air .
The Harry Potter star , known for her role as Pomona Sprout , was on the ITV1 daytime favourite on Monday , March 9 .
Miriam was appearing opposite Schofe and Holly , 39 , as the first episode of the working week played out on ITV1 today .
But she left them red-faced by , in typical fashion , dropping a swear word live on air - causing them to apologise .
During the segment , the actress admitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ herself .
Schofe was seen rolling his eyes after the sentence , with Holly collapsing in a fit of giggles .
Both apologised to the camera - but Twitter users did n't seem to mind .
`` Well that ’ s my morning brightened by Miriam Margolyes then - absolutely love her no nonsense approach , '' one wrote .
Miriam 's Big Fat Adventure airs tonight on BBC Two at 9pm .
Miriam says : `` I 'm happy with who I am , I 'm happy with my face , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am disgusted by my body .
I loathe it .
If I could migrate my whole personality and my face onto another body , I would be delighted ! ''
Miriam says : `` I 've worried about my weight all my life and I assumed that everyone my size would feel the same .
I wanted to see how people in the UK feel about our growing sizes , and what lengths people are going to , to try and deal with it . ''
One Twitter user wrote : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' I love Miriam Margolyes can she be on @ thismorning all the time please , '' a second agreed .

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Miriam Margolyes forced an apology from Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby on This Morning after swearing live on air.
The Harry Potter star, known for her role as Pomona Sprout, was on the ITV1 daytime favourite on Monday, March 9.
Miriam was appearing opposite Schofe and Holly, 39, as the first episode of the working week played out on ITV1 today.
But she left them red-faced by, in typical fashion, dropping a swear word live on air - causing them to apologise.
During the segment, the actress admitted she was "p***ed off" with herself.
Schofe was seen rolling his eyes after the sentence, with Holly collapsing in a fit of giggles.
Both apologised to the camera - but Twitter users didn't seem to mind.
"Well that’s my morning brightened by Miriam Margolyes then - absolutely love her no nonsense approach," one wrote.
Miriam's Big Fat Adventure airs tonight on BBC Two at 9pm.
Miriam says: "I'm happy with who I am, I'm happy with my face, I'm happy with my life, but I am disgusted by my body. I loathe it. If I could migrate my whole personality and my face onto another body, I would be delighted!"
Miriam says: "I've worried about my weight all my life and I assumed that everyone my size would feel the same. I wanted to see how people in the UK feel about our growing sizes, and what lengths people are going to, to try and deal with it."
One Twitter user wrote: "Miriam Margolyes is my new inspiration"
"I love Miriam Margolyes can she be on @thismorning all the time please," a second agreed.


birminghammail--2020-03-09--'Don't lie' - Les Dennis reacts with fury after Twitter user claims he swore at son, 2

Les Dennis has reacted with anger after a Twitter user suggested he `` refused '' to be photographed with him - and swore at his young son .
One social media user took to the platform to have his say , after allegedly being left livid over Dennis ' reaction to being approached .
But Dennis has clapped back with furious anger - denying such an incident ever happened .
The Twitter user wrote : `` Met @ LesDennis today in the Brewers Fayre in Warrington .
What a disappointment !
!
!
!
Refused to have a picture with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old son .
# Disappointed `` Dennis reacted with fury , writing : `` No you didn ’ t . ''
He added on Twitter : `` I am at home and have been all day .
Don ’ t lie . ''
Dennis ' response has racked up over 300 retweets and thousands of likes .
`` I 'm actually scratching my head ... are these tweets for real ?
Are they meant to be humourous ? ''
one replied .
`` Why on earth would anyone WANT or THINK anything badly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm baffled and angry that a gent like Les should be subjected to this shit .
So confused and dismayed : ( `` A second joked : `` I saw Tom Cruise in Madame Tussauds .
He totally blanked me ! ''
`` Will people please STOP attacking Les Dennis !
All round good guy , entertainer and completely affable ! ''
a third agreed .
`` I like to imagine your lookalike at the Brewers Fayre , being accosted by a stranger and told to have his photo taken , '' a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , wrote : `` What about the poor bloke he accosted in Brewers Fayre - if he did !
Just out for a quiet lunch . ''

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Les Dennis has reacted with anger after a Twitter user suggested he "refused" to be photographed with him - and swore at his young son.
One social media user took to the platform to have his say, after allegedly being left livid over Dennis' reaction to being approached.
But Dennis has clapped back with furious anger - denying such an incident ever happened.
The Twitter user wrote: "Met @LesDennis today in the Brewers Fayre in Warrington. What a disappointment!!!! Refused to have a picture with me and swore at my 2 year old son. #Disappointed "
Dennis reacted with fury, writing: "No you didn’t."
He added on Twitter: "I am at home and have been all day. Don’t lie."
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Dennis' response has racked up over 300 retweets and thousands of likes.
"I'm actually scratching my head... are these tweets for real? Are they meant to be humourous?" one replied. "Why on earth would anyone WANT or THINK anything badly of Les Dennis??? I'm baffled and angry that a gent like Les should be subjected to this shit. So confused and dismayed :("
A second joked: "I saw Tom Cruise in Madame Tussauds. He totally blanked me!"
"Will people please STOP attacking Les Dennis ! All round good guy , entertainer and completely affable !" a third agreed.
"I like to imagine your lookalike at the Brewers Fayre, being accosted by a stranger and told to have his photo taken," a fourth agreed.
A fifth, meanwhile, wrote: "What about the poor bloke he accosted in Brewers Fayre - if he did! Just out for a quiet lunch."


birminghammail--2020-03-09--Man stabbed in face - slicing his tongue - in grapple with armed burglar at his home

A man was stabbed in the face as he grappled with a masked raider who burst into his family 's home .
The thug struggled with Arvinder Gharyal and his dad , Surinder , at their home in The Radleys , Sheldon , at around 9.45pm on Sunday , March 8 .
The raider punched the older man in the face but slashed Mr Gharyal 's face - piercing his cheek and slicing his tongue - with a Stanley knife .
The 36-year-old was rushed to hospital for treatment after the intruder fled , while his father was treated by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believes the burglar sneaked into their home through a back door in a bid to steal keys to an Audi A5 and a Seat Leon .
But he encountered 62year-old Surinder , who was taking rubbish outside .
West Midlands Police said a 32-year-old man was arrested nearby on suspicion of assault , having an offensive weapon and burglary .
He was still in custody on Monday morning , March 9 .
Speaking to BirminghamLive from Heartlands Hospital , Mr Gharyal 's wife , Harmeet , 38 , said he had the raider @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pulled .
`` We were upstairs and my husband heard the commotion and ran downstairs .
He grabbed the keys and put the man in a headlock , '' she said .
`` The man dropped everything - the keys and his phone .
He took a Stanley knife from his pocket and stabbed it though my husband 's cheek , slicing his tongue .
He then ran out of the door .
`` The paramedics said he was very lucky and we are very grateful to them . ''
`` The police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had caught someone .
They have taken DNA from my husband 's nails as he managed to scratch the guy .
`` It 's awful .
All this for a car .
I 'm seriously upset and shocked .
We are thinking about moving now . ''
Harmeet said it was believed the raider jumped over a fence to reach the door , which was usually locked .
She added : `` He 's in pain .
He ca n't speak as it starts bleeding again . ''
The stabbing was the latest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violence across Birmingham and the Black Country .
Six people were stabbed in five other incidents .
West Midlands Police said : `` We ’ ve arrested a man after two people were attacked during a suspected car key burglary attempt at an address in Sheldon yesterday , Sunday , March 8 .
`` We were called to The Radleys just after 9.45pm after a man in his 60s was punched in the face ; and a man in his 30s stabbed in the cheek .
`` A 32-year-old man was detained by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He was arrested on suspicion of assault , having an offensive weapon and burglary , and remains in custody for questioning . ''
West Midlands Ambulance Service said an ambulance was sent to the scene and one man was taken to hospital .

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A man was stabbed in the face as he grappled with a masked raider who burst into his family's home.
The thug struggled with Arvinder Gharyal and his dad, Surinder, at their home in The Radleys, Sheldon, at around 9.45pm on Sunday, March 8.
The raider punched the older man in the face but slashed Mr Gharyal's face - piercing his cheek and slicing his tongue - with a Stanley knife.
The 36-year-old was rushed to hospital for treatment after the intruder fled, while his father was treated by paramedics at the scene.
The family believes the burglar sneaked into their home through a back door in a bid to steal keys to an Audi A5 and a Seat Leon. But he encountered 62year-old Surinder, who was taking rubbish outside.
West Midlands Police said a 32-year-old man was arrested nearby on suspicion of assault, having an offensive weapon and burglary. He was still in custody on Monday morning, March 9.
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Speaking to BirminghamLive from Heartlands Hospital, Mr Gharyal's wife, Harmeet, 38, said he had the raider in a headlock before the knife was pulled.
"We were upstairs and my husband heard the commotion and ran downstairs. He grabbed the keys and put the man in a headlock," she said.
"The man dropped everything - the keys and his phone. He took a Stanley knife from his pocket and stabbed it though my husband's cheek, slicing his tongue. He then ran out of the door.
"The paramedics said he was very lucky and we are very grateful to them."
"The police came very quickly and told us they had caught someone. They have taken DNA from my husband's nails as he managed to scratch the guy.
"It's awful. All this for a car. I'm seriously upset and shocked. We are thinking about moving now."
Harmeet said it was believed the raider jumped over a fence to reach the door, which was usually locked.
She added: "He's in pain. He can't speak as it starts bleeding again."
The stabbing was the latest violent crime in a shocking weekend of violence across Birmingham and the Black Country. Six people were stabbed in five other incidents.
West Midlands Police said: "We’ve arrested a man after two people were attacked during a suspected car key burglary attempt at an address in Sheldon yesterday, Sunday, March 8.
"We were called to The Radleys just after 9.45pm after a man in his 60s was punched in the face; and a man in his 30s stabbed in the cheek.
"A 32-year-old man was detained by officers a short distance away soon afterwards. He was arrested on suspicion of assault, having an offensive weapon and burglary, and remains in custody for questioning."
West Midlands Ambulance Service said an ambulance was sent to the scene and one man was taken to hospital.