birminghammail--2020-02-04--Gang of four arrested after cannabis farm busted in Halesowen

Four men have been arrested after police stormed a cannabis factory in Halesowen .
Officers were tipped off about suspicious behaviour unfolding at an industrial unit , where a 'strong smell of cannabis ' was being emitted .
As the team swarmed the unit in preparation to bust the illegal operation at 10.30am this morning ( February 4 ) , one man opened the door .
Around 30 plants of the class B drug were discovered and seized from the property then destroyed by police .
Four men are currently in police custody following the raid on Hayseech Road .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ C unit Brierley Hill responded to reports of suspicious behaviour at an industrial unit in Halesowen .
`` We found it locked and could hear people inside .
As we prepared to force entry the occupants opened the door .
`` We now have four men in custody on suspicion of producing cannabis . ''
A spokesman for West Midlands Police added : `` Roughly 30 plants found on Hayseech Road just after 10.30am this morning .
Four arrested , enquiries on-going . ''
Police can issue a warning or an on-the-spot fine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cannabis .
Being found in possession of class B drugs can result in up to five years in prison , an unlimited fine or both .
Those convicted of supplying or production of class B drugs can face up to 14 years in prison .

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Four men have been arrested after police stormed a cannabis factory in Halesowen.
Officers were tipped off about suspicious behaviour unfolding at an industrial unit , where a 'strong smell of cannabis' was being emitted.
As the team swarmed the unit in preparation to bust the illegal operation at 10.30am this morning (February 4), one man opened the door.
Around 30 plants of the class B drug were discovered and seized from the property then destroyed by police.
Four men are currently in police custody following the raid on Hayseech Road.
The Force Response team tweeted: " C unit Brierley Hill responded to reports of suspicious behaviour at an industrial unit in Halesowen.
"We found it locked and could hear people inside. As we prepared to force entry the occupants opened the door.
"We now have four men in custody on suspicion of producing cannabis."
A spokesman for West Midlands Police added: "Roughly 30 plants found on Hayseech Road just after 10.30am this morning. Four arrested, enquiries on-going."
Tell-tale signs of a cannabis factory Tell-tale signs of a cannabis factory include: *A strong, sweet, leafy odour coming from an address. *A constant low humming noise. *Windows blacked out or curtains drawn all day. *Large silver ducting tubes coming from the property. *Powerful lights on at night. *Residents not living at the premises full time, only visiting for short periods. *Fertiliser regularly being taken to the property. To report a cannabis farm ring police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
Police can issue a warning or an on-the-spot fine of £90 if someone is found with cannabis.
Being found in possession of class B drugs can result in up to five years in prison, an unlimited fine or both.
Those convicted of supplying or production of class B drugs can face up to 14 years in prison.


birminghammail--2020-02-04--Harvey Weinstein rape accuser returns to witness box 24 hours after becoming so upset trial was stop

Harvey Weinstein rape accuser returns to witness box 24 hours after becoming so upset trial was stopped

A woman who alleges that Harvey Weinstein raped her has returned to the witness box , a day after she became so upset while being questioned by the film mogul 's lawyers that the judge suspended her cross-examination .
The accuser began her third day of evidence with her composure restored .
Her answers were short and sombre , with none of the anguish she displayed on Monday , when she sobbed as she left the courtroom in New York .
Weinstein 's lawyers are continuing a painstaking review of emails and other evidence they say paint the 34-year-old as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through sexual encounters with Weinstein because she enjoyed the perks of knowing him .
One of Weinstein 's lawyers , Donna Rotunno , resumed her cross-examination by reading a portion of an email the woman wrote to a boyfriend where she suggested that her relationship with Weinstein had `` validated '' her in a way .
The lawyer then continued methodically confronting her with communications with Weinstein that followed the alleged assaults , including one where she asked , `` What time are you free for a drink ? ''
and another when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an Oscar viewing party in New York .
Weinstein is charged with raping the woman in a New York hotel room in 2013 and sexually assaulting former Project Runway production assistant Mimi Haleyi , who gave evidence earlier in the trial .
He has said any sexual encounters were consensual .
In the morning court session , jurors heard from another supporting witness , an actress who testified about allegedly being pressured by Weinstein into having an awkward three-way sexual encounter with him and the woman he is charged with raping .
Emanuela @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give evidence out of order over the objections of Weinstein 's lawyers , who argued the testimony was irrelevant because there is no evidence he forced himself on either woman on that occasion .
The timing of Ms Postacchini 's testimony came as a surprise because Weinstein 's lawyers have yet to finish their cross-examination of the rape accuser .
Prosecutors said they were calling Ms Postacchini first because she has been waiting to give evidence for two days and has to go to Los Angeles for a Wednesday audition .
Ms Postacchini @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she was 25 , Weinstein had her meet him and the rape accuser at a hotel in Los Angeles , where he tried to persuade the women to have sex with him .
Ms Postacchini said that during the encounter , the woman Weinstein is charged with raping went into the bathroom and was `` crying in the fetal position on the ground '' .
On cross-examination , Weinstein 's lawyer Damon Cheronis repeatedly asked if Weinstein forced either woman to do anything and each time she responded that while she personally did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` the situation was forced '' .
Prosecutors are looking to counter a defence narrative that the accuser had a consensual relationship with Weinstein , in which she manipulated him through sexual encounters because she enjoyed the perks of knowing him .
The woman alleges Weinstein trapped her in a New York hotel room in March 2013 , and angrily ordered her to undress as he loomed over her , and then raped her .
She alleges Weinstein , now 67 , raped her again eight months later at a Beverly Hills hotel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She said Weinstein attacked her after she told him she was dating an actor .
In allowing Ms Postacchini to take the stand , Judge James Burke ruled that prosecutors should limit their questioning to her observations of the other woman .
Testimony in the trial was suspended on Monday evening after the woman who has accused Weinstein of rape became emotional while reading an email passage about being abused earlier in her life .
It was part of a lengthy confessional email she sent to a boyfriend in 2014 about her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continued seeing Weinstein and sending him flattering emails after the alleged rape in March 2013 because she did not want him to harm her fledgling career .

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A woman who alleges that Harvey Weinstein raped her has returned to the witness box, a day after she became so upset while being questioned by the film mogul's lawyers that the judge suspended her cross-examination.
The accuser began her third day of evidence with her composure restored.
Her answers were short and sombre, with none of the anguish she displayed on Monday, when she sobbed as she left the courtroom in New York.
Weinstein's lawyers are continuing a painstaking review of emails and other evidence they say paint the 34-year-old as a manipulative liar who gritted her way through sexual encounters with Weinstein because she enjoyed the perks of knowing him.
One of Weinstein's lawyers, Donna Rotunno, resumed her cross-examination by reading a portion of an email the woman wrote to a boyfriend where she suggested that her relationship with Weinstein had "validated" her in a way.
The lawyer then continued methodically confronting her with communications with Weinstein that followed the alleged assaults, including one where she asked, "What time are you free for a drink?" and another when she accepted an invitation from Weinstein to an Oscar viewing party in New York.
Weinstein is charged with raping the woman in a New York hotel room in 2013 and sexually assaulting former Project Runway production assistant Mimi Haleyi, who gave evidence earlier in the trial.
He has said any sexual encounters were consensual.
(Image: Getty Images)
In the morning court session, jurors heard from another supporting witness, an actress who testified about allegedly being pressured by Weinstein into having an awkward three-way sexual encounter with him and the woman he is charged with raping.
Emanuela Postacchini, 28, was called to give evidence out of order over the objections of Weinstein's lawyers, who argued the testimony was irrelevant because there is no evidence he forced himself on either woman on that occasion.
The timing of Ms Postacchini's testimony came as a surprise because Weinstein's lawyers have yet to finish their cross-examination of the rape accuser.
Prosecutors said they were calling Ms Postacchini first because she has been waiting to give evidence for two days and has to go to Los Angeles for a Wednesday audition.
Ms Postacchini testified that in February 2013, when she was 25, Weinstein had her meet him and the rape accuser at a hotel in Los Angeles, where he tried to persuade the women to have sex with him.
Ms Postacchini said that during the encounter, the woman Weinstein is charged with raping went into the bathroom and was "crying in the fetal position on the ground".
On cross-examination, Weinstein's lawyer Damon Cheronis repeatedly asked if Weinstein forced either woman to do anything and each time she responded that while she personally did not feel forced to do anything, "the situation was forced".
Prosecutors are looking to counter a defence narrative that the accuser had a consensual relationship with Weinstein, in which she manipulated him through sexual encounters because she enjoyed the perks of knowing him.
The woman alleges Weinstein trapped her in a New York hotel room in March 2013, and angrily ordered her to undress as he loomed over her, and then raped her.
She alleges Weinstein, now 67, raped her again eight months later at a Beverly Hills hotel, where she worked as a hairdresser.
(Image: Getty Images)
She said Weinstein attacked her after she told him she was dating an actor.
In allowing Ms Postacchini to take the stand, Judge James Burke ruled that prosecutors should limit their questioning to her observations of the other woman.
Testimony in the trial was suspended on Monday evening after the woman who has accused Weinstein of rape became emotional while reading an email passage about being abused earlier in her life.
It was part of a lengthy confessional email she sent to a boyfriend in 2014 about her relationship with Weinstein.
She said she continued seeing Weinstein and sending him flattering emails after the alleged rape in March 2013 because she did not want him to harm her fledgling career.


birminghammail--2020-02-05--You can now spend a night in Peaky Blinders' infamous Birmingham jail

A charity is offering people the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the original Peaky Blinders gang and spend a night in a notorious jail .
Alzheimer ’ s Research UK is hosting an overnight event at Birmingham ’ s Steelhouse Lane Lock Up on Friday 6 March .
The police cell block , which was in use from 1892 to 2016 , housed the likes of serial killer Fred West and the Peaky Blinders gang .
Many of the original Victorian features are still present and inside the building visitors are also able to see the Peaky Blinders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in their trademark flat caps .
With many reports of ghoulish goings-on coming from staff and visitors , ‘ prisoners ’ will be eager to see if they can spot something spooky .
Most Haunted filmed an edition of their show there .
‘ Prisoners ’ will arrive between 7pm and 7.30pm and will have their fingerprints and mugshots taken before being escorted to their cells where they will spend the night .
They are encouraged to dress in Peaky Blinders vintage gear with prizes for the best dressed .
‘ Prisoners ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rewards and prizes .
Registration for the event costs £25 and participants are asked to raise a minimum of £250 for Alzheimer ’ s Research UK .
The money raised will help power world-class studies to make life-changing breakthroughs for people with dementia .
For more information and to sign-up for the event go to www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/campaigns/peaky-blinders-lock-up

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A charity is offering people the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the original Peaky Blinders gang and spend a night in a notorious jail.
Alzheimer’s Research UK is hosting an overnight event at Birmingham’s Steelhouse Lane Lock Up on Friday 6 March.
The police cell block, which was in use from 1892 to 2016, housed the likes of serial killer Fred West and the Peaky Blinders gang. Many of the original Victorian features are still present and inside the building visitors are also able to see the Peaky Blinders gang members' mugshots, showing them in their trademark flat caps.
With many reports of ghoulish goings-on coming from staff and visitors, ‘prisoners’ will be eager to see if they can spot something spooky. Most Haunted filmed an edition of their show there.
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‘Prisoners’ will arrive between 7pm and 7.30pm and will have their fingerprints and mugshots taken before being escorted to their cells where they will spend the night.
They are encouraged to dress in Peaky Blinders vintage gear with prizes for the best dressed. ‘Prisoners’ will also compete in challenges to earn rewards and prizes.
Registration for the event costs £25 and participants are asked to raise a minimum of £250 for Alzheimer’s Research UK. The money raised will help power world-class studies to make life-changing breakthroughs for people with dementia.
For more information and to sign-up for the event go to www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/campaigns/peaky-blinders-lock-up


birminghammail--2020-02-05--Pizza Hut and KFC popcorn chicken pizza sells out across UK after 20,000 ordered

Pizza Hut and KFC 's pizza featuring popcorn chicken and a gravy base has sold out across the UK .
Pizza Hut Delivery and KFC teased fans with the collaboration last year and after calls from the nation to make their pizza dreams come true , the creation is coming for two weeks only .
It will be available online via Pizza Hut Delivery ( not in restaurants ) from the February 3 - 16 and is included as an option in all large pizza deals .
But as of yesterday the pizza was temporarily sold-out .
According to MirrorOnline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the uniquely flavoured pizzas were snapped up by fans keen to try it .
This mouth-watering pizza has been created using KFC ’ s iconic Gravy on a Classic Crust base , with mozzarella cheese topped with fan favourite Popcorn Chicken and sprinkled with sweetcorn .
Clearly we 're not the only ones who 're fancying a slice either as fans of the two brands clamoured on Facebook to discuss the new pizza .
One person wrote : `` Ok Pizza Hut you ’ ve lured me over From Dominos i ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not as good as i think me & you will have issues . ''
Another said : `` I know we ’ re dieting but we need to try this before it goes !
It ’ s got sweetcorn so it ’ s healthy xxx '' '' As my big sisters I feel it is your duty to take me to pizza hut for a KFC pizza !
!
! ''
another said tagging her siblings .
Not everyone was convinced though with a few people pointing out : `` Looks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bits of popcorn chicken ito it to me , but I 'm no expert . ''
Stores are working to get more pizzas for fans to try before February 16 - when they 'll be removed off menu for good .
For those wondering what the pizza consists of , it has mozzarella cheese , KFC popcorn chicken and sweetcorn , and KFC gravy .
Fans can order it through Pizza Hut Delivery - you can check the restaurant 's Facebook and twitter feed for updates on its return .

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Pizza Hut and KFC's pizza featuring popcorn chicken and a gravy base has sold out across the UK.
Pizza Hut Delivery and KFC teased fans with the collaboration last year and after calls from the nation to make their pizza dreams come true, the creation is coming for two weeks only.
It will be available online via Pizza Hut Delivery (not in restaurants) from the February 3 - 16 and is included as an option in all large pizza deals.
But as of yesterday the pizza was temporarily sold-out.
According to MirrorOnline, Pizza Hut confirmed just under 20,000 of the uniquely flavoured pizzas were snapped up by fans keen to try it.
This mouth-watering pizza has been created using KFC’s iconic Gravy on a Classic Crust base, with mozzarella cheese topped with fan favourite Popcorn Chicken and sprinkled with sweetcorn.
Clearly we're not the only ones who're fancying a slice either as fans of the two brands clamoured on Facebook to discuss the new pizza.
One person wrote: "Ok Pizza Hut you’ve lured me over From Dominos i’ll test it later and if it’s not as good as i think me & you will have issues."
Another said: "I know we’re dieting but we need to try this before it goes! It’s got sweetcorn so it’s healthy xxx"
(Image: Pizza Hut/KFC)
"As my big sisters I feel it is your duty to take me to pizza hut for a KFC pizza!!!" another said tagging her siblings.
Not everyone was convinced though with a few people pointing out: "Looks like a margarita and someone has pressed bits of popcorn chicken ito it to me, but I'm no expert."
Stores are working to get more pizzas for fans to try before February 16 - when they'll be removed off menu for good.
For those wondering what the pizza consists of, it has mozzarella cheese, KFC popcorn chicken and sweetcorn, and KFC gravy.
Fans can order it through Pizza Hut Delivery - you can check the restaurant's Facebook and twitter feed for updates on its return.


birminghammail--2020-02-05--'I rate myself' - What West Brom and Leeds United really think of each other

The mutual appreciation has been in full flow during this year 's race for the Premier League .
West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United have been the two main protagonists for much of the season but both teams ' recent blips have seen Fulham and Nottingham Forest close the gap .
Beyond Fulham and Forest are Brentford and Bristol City , while Albion 's gap to seventh place is now just nine points .
But boss Slaven Bilic will hope Saturday 's 2-0 win over Luton Town at The Hawthorns , which ended a seven-game wait for a league victory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ results for the table-toppers .
Marcelo Bielsa 's Leeds , meanwhile , are still in the midst of their bad run with three defeats in their last four games , including a 1-0 reverse to Wigan Athletic at Elland Road on Saturday .
Leeds now face potentially season-defining fixtures against Forest , Brentford and Bristol City - and that gives Albion a chance to extend their lead at the top of the Championship ahead of a similar run of games for themselves beginning in a couple of weeks .
This is your round @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the one-stop shop that will keep you updated on the latest goings on at the club and beyond .
Transfers , injuries , match-days and managers , we ’ ve got you covered .
We ’ ll be bringing the very latest on the Baggies throughout the week and around the clock .
Make sure you keep yourself updated with our handy daily catch up ... • Predict the rest of the Championship season - READ • Sky Sports pick two more Albion games for TV - READ For all your latest WBA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gossip , click here You can follow our West Brom reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com But what exactly have the powers that be at Leeds said about Albion this season ?
“ West Brom are a great team and after you have a big group of teams , ” Bielsa said .
“ Even if they are not teams with a big impact , the same level as West Brom and Fulham , but it ’ s a big group of those kinds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maybe you think the competition is weaker than last season .
In the beginning , I thought that as well .
In this moment , I would say there are fewer quality teams , but more difficult teams to play against.
” “ For me personally I think anyone who finishes above West Brom will get promoted , ” added midfielder Adam Forshaw during a punditry appearance on QUEST in November .
Bielsa 's feelings towards Albion are certainly reciprocated .
Bilic 's words after the two teams played out a 1-1 draw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but hugely complimentary .
`` I rate myself .
I am a confident guy , ’ said Bilic .
‘ But Bielsa is Bielsa and to compete with him is a great privilege . ''

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The mutual appreciation has been in full flow during this year's race for the Premier League.
West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United have been the two main protagonists for much of the season but both teams' recent blips have seen Fulham and Nottingham Forest close the gap.
Beyond Fulham and Forest are Brentford and Bristol City, while Albion's gap to seventh place is now just nine points.
(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)
But boss Slaven Bilic will hope Saturday's 2-0 win over Luton Town at The Hawthorns, which ended a seven-game wait for a league victory, will kickstart another positive sequence of results for the table-toppers.
Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds, meanwhile, are still in the midst of their bad run with three defeats in their last four games, including a 1-0 reverse to Wigan Athletic at Elland Road on Saturday.
Leeds now face potentially season-defining fixtures against Forest, Brentford and Bristol City - and that gives Albion a chance to extend their lead at the top of the Championship ahead of a similar run of games for themselves beginning in a couple of weeks.
But what exactly have the powers that be at Leeds said about Albion this season?
“West Brom are a great team and after you have a big group of teams,” Bielsa said. “Even if they are not teams with a big impact, the same level as West Brom and Fulham, but it’s a big group of those kinds of teams.
“You ask this because maybe you think the competition is weaker than last season. In the beginning, I thought that as well. In this moment, I would say there are fewer quality teams, but more difficult teams to play against.”
“For me personally I think anyone who finishes above West Brom will get promoted,” added midfielder Adam Forshaw during a punditry appearance on QUEST in November.
Bielsa's feelings towards Albion are certainly reciprocated. Bilic's words after the two teams played out a 1-1 draw at The Hawthorns in January were short, but hugely complimentary.
"I rate myself. I am a confident guy,’ said Bilic. ‘But Bielsa is Bielsa and to compete with him is a great privilege."


birminghammail--2020-02-05--Caramel Aero is now on sale in the UK and chocolate fans are going wild

Nestlé has announced a caramel-flavoured version of its Aero bar - and we reckon chocolate fans in Birmingham will be DELIGHTED .
Aero Caramel is made from sustainably produced cocoa , the company says , and will be available as a 100g sharing bar .
The caramel-flavoured milk chocolate bar will go on sale as a 100g sharing bar , which will set shoppers back £1 , from a variety of retailers .
Nestlé 's new caramel-flavoured Aero bar will arrive at UK supermarkets very soon - so , you may want to get yourself down to the shops and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be able to get their hands on the item from a variety of stores - from supermarket giants to convenience stores , newsagents and beyond .
Among these is Tesco , Sainsbury 's , The Co-op and Morrisons , as well as Asda .
Amy Kendall , Assistant Brand Manager for Aero , said in a statement issued to BirminghamLive : `` The science and technology behind Aero made it unique from the start – but we continually look for new ways to innovate and delight fans . ''
She added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delicious new addition to the Aero family and we hope it will soon become another firm favourite . ''

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Nestlé has announced a caramel-flavoured version of its Aero bar - and we reckon chocolate fans in Birmingham will be DELIGHTED.
Aero Caramel is made from sustainably produced cocoa, the company says, and will be available as a 100g sharing bar.
The caramel-flavoured milk chocolate bar will go on sale as a 100g sharing bar, which will set shoppers back £1, from a variety of retailers.
Nestlé's new caramel-flavoured Aero bar will arrive at UK supermarkets very soon - so, you may want to get yourself down to the shops and stock up.
Shoppers in Birmingham will be able to get their hands on the item from a variety of stores - from supermarket giants to convenience stores, newsagents and beyond.
Among these is Tesco, Sainsbury's, The Co-op and Morrisons, as well as Asda.
Happy days, eh?
Amy Kendall, Assistant Brand Manager for Aero, said in a statement issued to BirminghamLive: "The science and technology behind Aero made it unique from the start – but we continually look for new ways to innovate and delight fans."
She added: "We believe that Aero Caramel is a delicious new addition to the Aero family and we hope it will soon become another firm favourite."


birminghammail--2020-02-05--Desperate mum's plea to save life of baby girl battling leukaemia

Heartbroken parents are praying for a donor match after their one-year-old baby relapsed for a third time in her battle with leukaemia .
Emma Wyke and Jordan Ashfield from Dudley , West Midlands , discovered their daughter Phoebe had the illness in January last year .
A year on - and three relapses later - potential donors who could save her life have been identified but they are appealing for others to come forward as possible matches .
Speaking to Black Country Live , Emma said : `` She was diagnosed on January 15 in 2019 .
She relapsed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CAR-T cell transplant , which she had in October at Great Ormond Street hospital .
`` Unfortunately it did not work and and Phoebe suffered yet another relapse this month .
The only option left is to get her a donor - otherwise we will have to say goodbye to our little girl . ''
`` She does have two live donors and one umbilical cord , but the hospital have to run tests to see if their tissues and natural virus ' match Phoebes . ''
Talking about the agonising year they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` We are heartbroken .
We feel like we are hitting a brick wall which ever way we turn .
`` It ’ s like we are on a roller coaster that won ’ t stop and all we want to do is get off .
Phoebe is fine in herself , just like a normal 19-month-old .
`` It ’ s just devastating news again that she has to go through all the gruelling treatment once again for the third time . ''
At just over 18-months-old , Phoebe has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ punctures , bone marrow aspirations , a high dose of chemotherapy , CART-T cell therapy , MRIs cans and an echo ECG heart scan .
Emma also added that the chemo had even caused the poorly tot to suffer brutal seizures .
`` It ’ s horrible having to see her go through all of this and not being able to do anything to help her .
If I could take it away from her I would in a heartbeat . ''
You can help people like Phoebe and sign a stem cell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the NHS Website , CAR-T is a highly complex and innovative new treatment .
CAR-T is a type of immunotherapy which involves collecting and using the patients ’ own immune cells to treat their condition .
The treatment involves several steps over a number of weeks .
First the patient ’ s blood is taken and is sent off to the manufacturer ’ s laboratory .
Here the patient ’ s blood is 'trained ' to fight the cancer cells .
The CAR-T blood is then transported back to the hospital and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to treat their condition .

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Heartbroken parents are praying for a donor match after their one-year-old baby relapsed for a third time in her battle with leukaemia.
Emma Wyke and Jordan Ashfield from Dudley, West Midlands, discovered their daughter Phoebe had the illness in January last year.
A year on - and three relapses later - potential bone marrow donors who could save her life have been identified.
But Phoebe's parents are appealing for others to come forward as possible matches.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Speaking to Black Country Live, Emma said: "She was diagnosed on January 15 in 2019. She relapsed in June and then again in September before CAR-T cell transplant, which she had in October at Great Ormond Street hospital.
"Unfortunately it did not work and and Phoebe suffered yet another relapse this month. The only option left is to get her a donor - otherwise we will have to say goodbye to our little girl."
"She does have two live donors and one umbilical cord, but the hospital have to run tests to see if their tissues and natural virus' match Phoebes."
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Talking about the agonising year they have faced as a family, Emma added: "We are heartbroken. We feel like we are hitting a brick wall which ever way we turn.
"It’s like we are on a roller coaster that won’t stop and all we want to do is get off. Phoebe is fine in herself, just like a normal 19-month-old.
"It’s just devastating news again that she has to go through all the gruelling treatment once again for the third time."
At just over 18-months-old, Phoebe has already undergone numerous treatments such as lumbar punctures, bone marrow aspirations, a high dose of chemotherapy, CART-T cell therapy, MRIs cans and an echo ECG heart scan.
Emma also added that the chemo had even caused the poorly tot to suffer brutal seizures.
"It’s horrible having to see her go through all of this and not being able to do anything to help her. If I could take it away from her I would in a heartbeat."
How to become an organ donor How to become an organ donor Add your name to the NHS Organ Donor Register and one day you may be able to save lives. All you need to do is fill out this form with your information and preferences and we will do the rest This form will take no more than 2 minutes to complete.
You can help people like Phoebe and sign a stem cell register to become a donor.
What is Chimeric Antigen Receptors Cell Therapy (CAR-T)?
According to the NHS Website, CAR-T is a highly complex and innovative new treatment. CAR-T is a type of immunotherapy which involves collecting and using the patients’ own immune cells to treat their condition.
What the treatment involves?
The treatment involves several steps over a number of weeks.
First the patient’s blood is taken and is sent off to the manufacturer’s laboratory. Here the patient’s blood is 'trained' to fight the cancer cells.
The CAR-T blood is then transported back to the hospital and the patient is administered with the CAR-T to treat their condition.
If you would like to become a donor you can attend a drive from 10am-4pm at Brierley Hill Market Hall, on High Street in Brierley Hill on Saturday, February 8.


birminghammail--2020-02-05--Family's heartbreak as callous dog thieves steal adorable mini dachshund Lola from garden

A family were left devastated when their miniature dachshund was stolen from their garden – just weeks after she had a litter of three puppies .
Police are hunting the thieves and a Facebook appeal has been launched in a bid to reunite four-year-old pooch Lola with her pups .
Her owner Lauren Wright , 29 , had let her out to explore the garden of the pub she runs after closing time when she was snatched at 10.30pm last Wednesday ( 29/1 ) .
Lola , who gave birth to the puppies which have not been named on January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's other dogs , Boston terriers Isla and Willow , were left behind .
The family , who manage the Old Thatched Inn , in Stanton Under Bardon , Leics.
, are now offering a cash reward to get Lola back .
Mum-of-three Lauren said : “ We are all beside ourselves .
“ We ’ ve had Lola since she was a puppy and she ’ s our little princess .
“ The children ask daily if we have found her or have any news .
“ My youngest who is very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ missing her .
“ Lola would sleep on her bed at night .
“ Luckily the puppies were old enough for me to wean .
“ In regards to their health they ’ re doing fine .
“ But they ’ re missing out on socialisation which is massively important from their mum.
” She and her partner Ricky Chadwick , 30 , who manage the pub together , were cleaning up after closing time when Lola went missing .
Lauren added : “ I just let her outside for a quick wee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was outside for ten minutes with the other two dogs , Boston terriers .
“ They were a bit aggressive but Lola is more friendly .
She would walk up to anybody .
“ There is a little gate in the yard she was in and a little rock wall .
“ It leads out on to the main road .
“ I was frantic and extremely upset when I saw she wasn ’ t there .
“ We looked for her for most of the night and told some people that she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a post on Facebook and it wasn ’ t until the next day that everybody helped out .
“ We had the whole village out .
“ We are offering a cash reward but not saying how much.
” The family are appealing for anyone with information to contact the police are send them a message on the Find Lola miniature dachshund on Facebook .
Lola , who is still lactating , is at risk from infection and may have the appearance of still being pregnant .
A Leicestershire Police spokesperson said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the theft of a miniature dachshund dog stolen from Stanton Under Bardon between 10.30pm and 10.40pm on January 29 .
“ Lola is a black and tan dog and wears a tan collar with studs on .
“ If anyone has any information they are asked to call 111 .
”

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A family were left devastated when their miniature dachshund was stolen from their garden – just weeks after she had a litter of three puppies.
Police are hunting the thieves and a Facebook appeal has been launched in a bid to reunite four-year-old pooch Lola with her pups.
Her owner Lauren Wright, 29, had let her out to explore the garden of the pub she runs after closing time when she was snatched at 10.30pm last Wednesday (29/1).
Lola, who gave birth to the puppies which have not been named on January 8, was stolen while the family's other dogs, Boston terriers Isla and Willow, were left behind.
The family, who manage the Old Thatched Inn, in Stanton Under Bardon, Leics., are now offering a cash reward to get Lola back.
(Image: SWNS)
Mum-of-three Lauren said: “We are all beside ourselves.
“We’ve had Lola since she was a puppy and she’s our little princess.
“The children ask daily if we have found her or have any news.
“My youngest who is very ill and uses a ventilator is really missing her.
“Lola would sleep on her bed at night.
“Luckily the puppies were old enough for me to wean.
“In regards to their health they’re doing fine.
“But they’re missing out on socialisation which is massively important from their mum.”
(Image: SWNS)
She and her partner Ricky Chadwick, 30, who manage the pub together, were cleaning up after closing time when Lola went missing.
Lauren added: “I just let her outside for a quick wee, the normal routine.
“She was outside for ten minutes with the other two dogs, Boston terriers.
“They were a bit aggressive but Lola is more friendly. She would walk up to anybody.
“There is a little gate in the yard she was in and a little rock wall.
(Image: SWNS)
“It leads out on to the main road.
“I was frantic and extremely upset when I saw she wasn’t there.
“We looked for her for most of the night and told some people that she had got out.
“I put a post on Facebook and it wasn’t until the next day that everybody helped out.
“We had the whole village out.
“We are offering a cash reward but not saying how much.”
The family are appealing for anyone with information to contact the police are send them a message on the Find Lola miniature dachshund on Facebook.
Lola, who is still lactating, is at risk from infection and may have the appearance of still being pregnant.
(Image: SWNS)
A Leicestershire Police spokesperson said: “We are carrying out further inquiries into the theft of a miniature dachshund dog stolen from Stanton Under Bardon between 10.30pm and 10.40pm on January 29.
“Lola is a black and tan dog and wears a tan collar with studs on.
“If anyone has any information they are asked to call 111.”


birminghammail--2020-02-05--Revealed: What Aston Villa are really building at Bodymoor Heath

Gigantic diggers , hoardings , work vans and constant construction noise continues to fill the air around Aston Villa 's Bodymoor Heath training ground .
The impressive North Warwickshire complex at the rear of The Belfry is currently undergoing a major face-lift , with plans afoot to build a spanking-new `` high performance centre '' for Dean Smith 's first-team stars ready for the start of pre-season in late June .
Villa 's owners , Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens , continue to pump millions into the club 's training HQ , with the pair seeing Bodymoor as the bedrock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - future .
Chief executive Christian Purslow , who runs the club on a day-to-day basis on behalf of Sawiris and Edens , said in a Villa TV interview it 's an all-hands-to-the-pump effort to `` make this club great again '' .
Back to work at Bodymoor and Villa 's impressive academy complex is complete .
The hub for Villa 's youth sides has had to be moved due to part of the £100bn HS2 slicing through the club 's former Bodymoor Heath entrance between Bodymoor Heath Road and the A4091 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and where the youth pitches and Astroturf used to be will be completely wiped out by HS2 , hence Villa moving its main entrance more towards Middleton Lakes .
Villa 's new academy base is situated a short drive past the main , first-team entrance .
It features a new 500-seater stand and match pitch , a cash-less bar for supporters and a building for players , staff and family members complete with gated , on-site parking .
`` A huge amount of work has been ongoing at Bodymoor , '' explained Purslow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans know because of the HS2 project we were essentially forced to rebuild large chunks of our academy operation .
That work is complete .
Our facility is one of the largest in Europe .
It 's open , it 's working .
We 're hosting under-23 and youth games now here at Bodymoor in our wonderful new facility . ''
Elsewhere , though , and more pressingly , Villa 's main Bodymoor Heath building is having a giant new extension being built .
A state-of-the-art gym is being constructed which will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League .
Villa 's current gym is pretty small , with the likes of Dean Smith , John Terry and Villa 's performance team said to have been inspired by their summer visit to the Minnesota Vikings ' NFL training facility .
Smith and Villa place a lot of emphasis on physical development .
Club captain Jack Grealish is a monster of an athlete now , while those not deemed up to the required fitness levels - the likes of Jonathan Kodjia - will or have been let go .
Purslow added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report that our first-team HQ is being upgraded hugely with the building of a new performance centre .
It increases the workspace for the physical preparation by our athletes by a factor of eight .
It 's an absolutely enormous project that broke ground about six weeks ago .
We are planning for that to be up and running for our summer pre-season . ''
In essence , Smith , Purslow , Edens and Sawiris are building a new Villa beast , starting from the ground up while attempting to maximise player potential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the women 's team and first-team .
The demands of the Premier League require footballers to be fitter and stronger than ever before and Villa are starting to bulk up to tackle that head-on .
The average age of Villa 's squad is just 25 - that 's despite recently signing 37-year-old Pepe Reina and 29-year-old Danny Drinkwater .
Villa 's main business , of course , was done in the summer where they forked out £130m on 12 young additions on averagely-paid contracts including Douglas Luiz ( 21 ) , Ezri Konsa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) and Matt Targett ( 23 ) .
When questioned , Smith relentlessly banged the `` signing players with potential '' drum and you can start to see why given what 's currently ongoing behind the scenes .
The boss works alongside Villa 's performance staff which is headed up by director Jeremy Oliver .
Smith 's big on running stats , too , and Villa 's new high-performance centre will help upgrade from within .
The mantra is this : each of Villa 's recent signings should become at least twice the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Take Tyrone Mings , for example , his value has rocketed .
What are John McGinn and Jack Grealish worth now , for example ?
The pair cost Villa a combined £2.75m .
Chief exec Purslow , meanwhile , outlined Villa 's `` strategic plan for the very long term '' , and said : `` When I think about everything I 've described ; Villa Park , Bodymoor Heath ; a quite phenomenal investment in a new first team after so many players left last summer ; building a women 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ build an outstanding academy .
The common denominator is a clear strategic plan for the very long term that is financed by and supported by our owners .
`` I know something about ownership in football .
I 'm lucky enough to have been in the game a long time and have worked with a lot of owners .
I really hope , honestly , that the fans understand when I say to them that Dean , myself and all the staff know that we are backed in all we 're doing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across all aspects of what we do .
`` We 're so lucky and I could not be more sure that the arrival of Nassef and Wes was one of the most important moments in this club 's history because of everything we 're now being able to do that would not be possible without shareholders ' support . ''

Gigantic diggers, hoardings, work vans and constant construction noise has previously filled the air around Aston Villa's Bodymoor Heath training ground for the past 18 to 24 months.
The impressive North Warwickshire complex at the rear of The Belfry has been undergoing a major face-lift, with building work now complete surrounding the impressive high performance centre for Dean Smith's first-team stars ready for the start of pre-season in July.
Villa's owners, Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens, have continued to pump millions into the club's training HQ, with the pair seeing Bodymoor as the bedrock to a sustained - and incredibly successful - future.
Chief executive Christian Purslow, who runs the club on a day-to-day basis on behalf of Sawiris and Edens, said in a Villa TV interview it's an all-hands-to-the-pump effort to "make this club great again".
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Back to work at Bodymoor and Villa's impressive academy complex is also complete. The hub for Villa's youth sides has had to be moved due to part of the £100 billion HS2 slicing through the club's former Bodymoor Heath entrance between Bodymoor Heath Road and the A4091. It means where supporters used to park and where the youth pitches and Astroturf used to be will be completely wiped out by HS2, hence Villa moving its main entrance more towards Middleton Lakes.
Villa's new academy base is situated a short drive past the main, first-team entrance. It features a 500-seater stand and match pitch, a cash-less bar for supporters and a building for players, staff and family members complete with gated, on-site parking.
"A huge amount of work has been ongoing at Bodymoor," explained Purslow. "I think most of our fans know because of the HS2 project we were essentially forced to rebuild large chunks of our academy operation. That work is complete. Our facility is one of the largest in Europe. It's open, it's working. We're hosting under-23 and youth games now here at Bodymoor in our wonderful new facility."
Elsewhere, though, and more pressingly, Villa's main Bodymoor Heath building has had a giant new extension built. A state-of-the-art gym has been constructed costing a reported £6 million which will be one of the biggest in the Premier League. Villa's previous gym is pretty small, with the likes of Dean Smith, John Terry and Villa's performance team said to have been inspired by their summer of 2019 visit to the Minnesota Vikings' NFL training facility. Smith and Villa place a lot of emphasis on physical development. Club captain Jack Grealish is a monster of an athlete now, while those not deemed up to the required fitness levels will or have been let go.
Purslow added: "I'm also very pleased to report that our first-team HQ is being upgraded hugely with the building of a new performance centre. It increases the workspace for the physical preparation by our athletes by a factor of eight. It's an absolutely enormous project. We are planning for that to be up and running for our summer pre-season."
In essence, Smith, Purslow, Edens and Sawiris are building a new Villa beast, starting from the ground up while attempting to maximise player potential right from the academy, through to the women's team and first-team. The demands of the Premier League require footballers to be fitter and stronger than ever before and Villa are starting to bulk up to tackle that head-on.
The average age of Villa's squad is just 24 and, when questioned last season, Smith relentlessly banged the "signing players with potential" drum and you can start to see why given what's currently ongoing behind the scenes. The boss works alongside Villa's performance staff which is headed up by director Jeremy Oliver. Smith's big on running stats, too, and Villa's new high-performance centre will help upgrade from within. The mantra is this: each of Villa's recent signings should become at least twice the player they were when they first arrived. Take Tyrone Mings, for example, his value has rocketed. What's Jack Grealish worth now?
Chief executive Purslow, meanwhile, previously outlined Villa's "strategic plan for the very long term", and said: "When I think about everything I've described; Villa Park, Bodymoor Heath; a quite phenomenal investment in a new first team after so many players left last summer; building a women's operation; getting behind Mark Harrison to build an outstanding academy. The common denominator is a clear strategic plan for the very long term that is financed by and supported by our owners.
"I know something about ownership in football. I'm lucky enough to have been in the game a long time and have worked with a lot of owners. I really hope, honestly, that the fans understand when I say to them that Dean, myself and all the staff know that we are backed in all we're doing to try and make this club great again across all aspects of what we do.
"We're so lucky and I could not be more sure that the arrival of Nassef and Wes was one of the most important moments in this club's history because of everything we're now being able to do that would not be possible without shareholders' support."


birminghammail--2020-02-05--Aston Villa news and transfer rumours live - Grealish backed to make Man Utd move, Muriqi latest

Hello and welcome to Wednesday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive .
We will be keeping you in @ @ @ @ @ latest transfer rumours today as Dean Smith 's side continue to be linked with moves @ @ @ @ @ Friday .
Fenerbahce striker Vedat Muriqi is the latest name in the frame and we @ @ @ @ @ and when they happen to that obe .
Plus there will be all the latest @ @ @ @ @ playmaker linked - again - with Manchester United and , with Villa still able to @ @ @ @ @ will keep you posted should there be any developments in that regard .
Villa are @ @ @ @ @ Sunday , February 16 when they host Tottenham Hotspur so there 's plenty of time @ @ @ @ @ and prepare to welcome Jose Mourinho 's side .
Make sure you stick with us @ @ @ @ @ all the latest ...

Hello and welcome to Monday's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive.
We will be keeping you up to date with all the latest Villa news and views as Dean Smith's side take a well-earned weekend off from their battle against relegation.
Villa are still in 17th place after the Premier League's weekend fixtures as they prepare for Sunday's visit of Jose Mourinho's Tottenham.
We'll be building up to that clash and bringing all the latest news and rumours regarding potential summer signings.
And we will keep up in the loop with any developments regarding Jack Grealish, with the skipper heavily linked with a move to Manchester United again last night.


birminghammail--2020-02-05--Prisoner Paul Fitzgerald in court over alleged murder of UK's worst paedophile Richard Huckle

A 29-year-old man has appeared in court accused of murdering one of Britain 's most prolific paedophiles in prison .
Paul Fitzgerald appeared at Beverley Magistrates ' Court by video-link on Wednesday morning .
He is charged with murdering Richard Huckle at HMP Full Sutton in East Yorkshire on October 13 last year .
Balding Fitzgerald , who appeared from HMP Wakefield wearing a grey sweatshirt , spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth during the one-minute hearing .
He will appear for a further hearing at Sheffield Crown Court on Friday .
The court clerk read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Because this case can only be dealt with at the crown court , no plea will be taken today . ''
District Judge Zoe Passfield told the defendant : `` Your case will he sent to the Sheffield Crown Court .
Your first hearing there will be this Friday , 7 February .
In the meantime , you will be remanded in custody due to the nature of the allegation . ''
Huckle , who was reportedly stabbed in his cell , was given 22 life sentences at the Old Bailey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offences against children aged between six months and 12 years .
The freelance photographer , from Ashford in Kent , awarded himself `` Pedopoints '' for different acts of abuse against 191 youngsters , and sold images of his depravity on the dark web .
In online posts , Huckle bragged that it was easier to target impoverished children in Malaysia than those from wealthy Western backgrounds .
He was arrested when he was stopped at Gatwick Airport en route to spend Christmas with his family in 2014 , after Australian authorities tipped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
At the time of his arrest , he was writing a guide to teach fellow paedophiles how to abuse children and avoid detection .
Officers seized his encrypted laptop and managed to uncover more than 20,000 indecent pictures and videos , although there were other files they were unable to crack .

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A 29-year-old man has appeared in court accused of murdering one of Britain's most prolific paedophiles in prison.
Paul Fitzgerald appeared at Beverley Magistrates' Court by video-link on Wednesday morning.
He is charged with murdering Richard Huckle at HMP Full Sutton in East Yorkshire on October 13 last year.
Balding Fitzgerald, who appeared from HMP Wakefield wearing a grey sweatshirt, spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth during the one-minute hearing. He will appear for a further hearing at Sheffield Crown Court on Friday.
The court clerk read the charge to Fitzgerald and told him: "Because this case can only be dealt with at the crown court, no plea will be taken today."
District Judge Zoe Passfield told the defendant: "Your case will he sent to the Sheffield Crown Court. Your first hearing there will be this Friday, 7 February. In the meantime, you will be remanded in custody due to the nature of the allegation."
Huckle, who was reportedly stabbed in his cell, was given 22 life sentences at the Old Bailey in 2016 for an unprecedented number of offences against children aged between six months and 12 years.
The freelance photographer, from Ashford in Kent, awarded himself "Pedopoints" for different acts of abuse against 191 youngsters, and sold images of his depravity on the dark web.
In online posts, Huckle bragged that it was easier to target impoverished children in Malaysia than those from wealthy Western backgrounds.
He was arrested when he was stopped at Gatwick Airport en route to spend Christmas with his family in 2014, after Australian authorities tipped off the UK's National Crime Agency.
At the time of his arrest, he was writing a guide to teach fellow paedophiles how to abuse children and avoid detection.
Officers seized his encrypted laptop and managed to uncover more than 20,000 indecent pictures and videos, although there were other files they were unable to crack.


birminghammail--2020-02-05--Storm Ciara to wreak havoc this weekend as Met Office issue weather warning spanning entire UK

The UK is preparing for a battering by Storm Ciara this weekend , as the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for wind across the whole country .
Forecasters have warned that the storm will bring `` very unsettled '' weather across the UK from Saturday night and into Sunday after gaining strength in the Atlantic .
People can expect delays to road , rail , and air travel , and those living by the coast will be affected by large waves and sea spray .
The Met Office has also warned of power cuts and building damage caused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expected to last for more than 24 hours .
Storm Ciara is the third named storm of the 2019/20 winter season , and follows Storm Atiyah , which hit on December 8-9 , and Storm Brendan , which brought wind and rain to the country on January 13-14 .
Forecasters are also eyeing another potential stormy blast on Thursday with the unsettled conditions persisting through the week .
It will be very windy and cool air sweeping down from the risk will raise the threat of show as far south as the Midlands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and snow could combine to produce blizzards from the north Midlands northwards and wintry showers could even fall as far south as the Cotswolds .

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The UK is preparing for a battering by Storm Ciara this weekend, as the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for wind across the whole country.
Forecasters have warned that the storm will bring "very unsettled" weather across the UK from Saturday night and into Sunday after gaining strength in the Atlantic.
People can expect delays to road, rail, and air travel, and those living by the coast will be affected by large waves and sea spray.
The Met Office has also warned of power cuts and building damage caused by the high winds, which are expected to last for more than 24 hours.
Storm Ciara is the third named storm of the 2019/20 winter season, and follows Storm Atiyah, which hit on December 8-9, and Storm Brendan, which brought wind and rain to the country on January 13-14.
Forecasters are also eyeing another potential stormy blast on Thursday with the unsettled conditions persisting through the week.
It will be very windy and cool air sweeping down from the risk will raise the threat of show as far south as the Midlands, especially on higher ground.
Winds and snow could combine to produce blizzards from the north Midlands northwards and wintry showers could even fall as far south as the Cotswolds.


birminghammail--2020-02-05--Watch moment water main bursts and floods Tipton street

A new video clip has revealed the moment a street became flooded after a water main burst in Tipton .
Residents on Park Lane West and surrounding streets woke up to absolute carnage yesterday morning ( February 4 ) , when the main burst for a second time in just four months .
The estate descended into chaos as the roads became submerged with water and power supplies were shut off .
Gareth Cooper filmed the main pumping tonnes of water out from under a house , which was partially destroyed from the burst in October .
He captured the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rescue mission to get his stranded son to work - you can watch the video at the top of the article .
He said : `` My son woke me up at 5am because he could n't get to work .
He was on the way to Tipton railway station and all the roads were cut off from the intense water flow .
So he walked another way to the bottom of Manor Road and that was cut off as well .
`` I had to drive him to work going all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' He added : `` The house was freezing !
The electric and gas was off from 6am until 7.30pm .
They are laying a new full water main from the water depot to the junction instead of putting a compression fitting like before , because the old cast iron pipe will keep fracturing with the pressure .
`` I was surprised and shocked as it is incompetence from the water board not fully checking the repair with internal cameras on the full length .
`` Now more insurance claims will have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will now have to be demolished .
Our local shop has been closed since the first incident four months ago , so it will now be closed for even longer . ''
South Staffordshire Water announced yesterday that Park Lane West between Owen Street and Mayfair Gardens , will be closed for up to eight weeks as it works to replace the whole 300m pipe .
A spokesman said : `` We are currently dealing with a burst main affecting Tipton , Smethwick and surrounding areas .
`` Customers ' water supplies should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s an unusual colour , please don ’ t worry .
This is perfectly normal .
Although the water may not look very nice , it ’ s not harmful to health .
`` We are conscious of the significant impact caused to the local community , so we have taken the decision to replace the 300-metre length of main in Park Lane West , instead of repairing the section which has burst .
`` We believe that this is the only way we can provide reassurance to residents that no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work is being co-ordinated to start with immediate effect and will take about six to eight weeks .
`` We are sorry for any distress that this has caused and we are continuing to support any residents who are affected .
`` Park Lane West will remain closed between Owen Street and Mayfair Gardens , please allow extra time for your journey and if possible use an alternative route . ''

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A new video clip has revealed the moment a street became flooded after a water main burst in Tipton.
Residents on Park Lane West and surrounding streets woke up to absolute carnage yesterday morning (February 4), when the main burst for a second time in just four months.
The estate descended into chaos as the roads became submerged with water and power supplies were shut off.
Gareth Cooper filmed the main pumping tonnes of water out from under a house, which was partially destroyed from the burst in October.
He captured the moment when he set off on a rescue mission to get his stranded son to work - you can watch the video at the top of the article.
He said: "My son woke me up at 5am because he couldn't get to work. He was on the way to Tipton railway station and all the roads were cut off from the intense water flow. So he walked another way to the bottom of Manor Road and that was cut off as well.
"I had to drive him to work going all the way round in the opposite direction."
(Image: Gareth Cooper)
He added: "The house was freezing! The electric and gas was off from 6am until 7.30pm. They are laying a new full water main from the water depot to the junction instead of putting a compression fitting like before, because the old cast iron pipe will keep fracturing with the pressure.
"I was surprised and shocked as it is incompetence from the water board not fully checking the repair with internal cameras on the full length.
"Now more insurance claims will have to be paid out and possibly the house will now have to be demolished. Our local shop has been closed since the first incident four months ago, so it will now be closed for even longer."
South Staffordshire Water announced yesterday that Park Lane West between Owen Street and Mayfair Gardens, will be closed for up to eight weeks as it works to replace the whole 300m pipe.
A spokesman said: "We are currently dealing with a burst main affecting Tipton, Smethwick and surrounding areas.
"Customers' water supplies should now have returned. If you notice it’s an unusual colour, please don’t worry. This is perfectly normal. Although the water may not look very nice, it’s not harmful to health.
"We are conscious of the significant impact caused to the local community, so we have taken the decision to replace the 300-metre length of main in Park Lane West, instead of repairing the section which has burst.
"We believe that this is the only way we can provide reassurance to residents that no further incidents will occur.
"The work is being co-ordinated to start with immediate effect and will take about six to eight weeks.
"We are sorry for any distress that this has caused and we are continuing to support any residents who are affected.
"Park Lane West will remain closed between Owen Street and Mayfair Gardens, please allow extra time for your journey and if possible use an alternative route."


birminghammail--2020-02-05--Caitlyn Jenner's shock appearance on set of Mrs Brown's Boys

Reality star Caitlyn Jenner has surprised fans by making a flying visit to the UK and appearing on the set of comedy Mrs Brown 's Boys .
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star , who appeared in I 'm A Celebrity last year , posted a photo on her Instagram page earlier this morning of her appearance on the show .
The photo , which has over 60,000 likes , shows her on set at the BBC studios in Glasgow alongside the star and creator of Mrs Brown 's Boys Brendan O'Carroll in character as Agnes , GlasgowLive reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's kitchen holding up a newspaper featuring the headline : 'Pyjamas back in fashion in Finglas ' .
The caption on her Instagram photo reads : `` Had so much fun shooting this funny comedy in Scotland !
Mrs Brown 's Boys ! ''
Despite being set in Ireland , the hit BBC sitcom is filmed at the Pacific Quay studios by the River Clyde in front of a live audience .
It was recently crowned Best Comedy in a controversial win at this year ’ s National Television Awards , beating stiff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s not yet clear id the US star has filmed a role for an upcoming special , or will be included in an episode for a full series .
Creator Brendan O'Carroll has hinted that another full series could be on the cards .

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Reality star Caitlyn Jenner has surprised fans by making a flying visit to the UK and appearing on the set of comedy Mrs Brown's Boys.
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, who appeared in I'm A Celebrity last year, posted a photo on her Instagram page earlier this morning of her appearance on the show.
The photo, which has over 60,000 likes, shows her on set at the BBC studios in Glasgow alongside the star and creator of Mrs Brown's Boys Brendan O'Carroll in character as Agnes, GlasgowLive reports.
She is seen in Mrs Brown's kitchen holding up a newspaper featuring the headline: 'Pyjamas back in fashion in Finglas'.
The caption on her Instagram photo reads: "Had so much fun shooting this funny comedy in Scotland! Mrs Brown's Boys!"
Despite being set in Ireland, the hit BBC sitcom is filmed at the Pacific Quay studios by the River Clyde in front of a live audience.
It was recently crowned Best Comedy in a controversial win at this year’s National Television Awards, beating stiff competition from critically-acclaimed Derry Girls and Fleabag.
It’s not yet clear id the US star has filmed a role for an upcoming special, or will be included in an episode for a full series.
Creator Brendan O'Carroll has hinted that another full series could be on the cards.


birminghammail--2020-02-05--Warwickshire village sign targeted in 'Brexit' vandalism with residents livid

A village road sign was targeted in a `` Brexit-related '' act of vandalism after the name of its twinned French town was daubed over in white paint .
The name of Samois-sur-Seine was painted over on two signs in Harbury , Warks , on Friday evening ( 31/1 ) - on `` Brexit Day '' .
Villagers discovered the vandal had struck on Hillside and Bush Heath Road the following morning and have since removed the paint .
Parish council chairman Tim Lockley said : `` There was clear Brexit-related intent to this .
`` But even people who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think this was an appropriate thing to do .
`` There was anger because it makes Harbury look like a village where these kind of views are popular or common , which is not true at all .
`` People have been universally critical of what happened - Harbury has a great relationship with Samois-sur-Seine , which has gone on for more than 20 years .
`` But while the act did not reflect well on Harbury the response to it did .
`` We are not a small-minded and bigoted community at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 40 or 50 people each year take part in the twinning trips .
`` I ca n't see any other conclusion other than it was Brexit-related , otherwise the word Harbury would have been damaged as well , but it was only the bit related to twinning . ''
Resident Sheila Lloyd , 75 , a retired factory machinist , said : `` I do n't know why anyone would do this .
Its not that sort of village .
`` Most of us our proud of our association with Europe , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the concept of the European Union itself . ''
Richard Marshall-Hardy , of the Harbury News Community Facebook page , added : `` It is appalling .
`` Notwithstanding which way I voted in the referendum , this kind of behaviour continues to be divisive , it upsets people and it is unnecessary . ''

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A village road sign was targeted in a "Brexit-related" act of vandalism after the name of its twinned French town was daubed over in white paint.
The name of Samois-sur-Seine was painted over on two signs in Harbury, Warks, on Friday evening (31/1) - on "Brexit Day".
Villagers discovered the vandal had struck on Hillside and Bush Heath Road the following morning and have since removed the paint.
Parish council chairman Tim Lockley said: "There was clear Brexit-related intent to this.
"But even people who are in support of Brexit did not think this was an appropriate thing to do.
"There was anger because it makes Harbury look like a village where these kind of views are popular or common, which is not true at all.
(Image: Anita Maric / SWNS)
"People have been universally critical of what happened - Harbury has a great relationship with Samois-sur-Seine, which has gone on for more than 20 years.
"But while the act did not reflect well on Harbury the response to it did.
(Image: Anita Maric / SWNS)
"We are not a small-minded and bigoted community at all we have a strong community spirit and 40 or 50 people each year take part in the twinning trips.
"I can't see any other conclusion other than it was Brexit-related, otherwise the word Harbury would have been damaged as well, but it was only the bit related to twinning."
Resident Sheila Lloyd, 75, a retired factory machinist, said: "I don't know why anyone would do this. Its not that sort of village.
(Image: Anita Maric / SWNS)
"Most of us our proud of our association with Europe, even if we don't agree with the concept of the European Union itself."
Richard Marshall-Hardy, of the Harbury News Community Facebook page, added: "It is appalling.
"Notwithstanding which way I voted in the referendum, this kind of behaviour continues to be divisive, it upsets people and it is unnecessary."


birminghammail--2020-02-05--The 'excellent' Aston Villa deadline day loanee already making an impact

Darren Moore has praised Aston Villa loanee Jacob Ramsey and fellow new arrivals for an excellent start to their Doncaster Rovers career .
Ramsey , who joined the League One side on deadline day , scored twice in a 3-0 win at Tranmere Rovers last night .
The 18-year-old 's first career start in senior football ended with a brace , Ramsey slotting home coolly for his first and heading home for a second .
Ramsey , who has impressed in the Under-23s this season , helped his new side up to ninth place and just three points off the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up .
And former West Bromwich Albion boss Moore has been pleased with how quickly Ramsey and fellow new signings Devante Cole and Fejiri Okenabirhie .
`` It takes time and they have come in at the end of a busy transfer window and also we have a games programme where we are playing catch-up , '' Moore told the Yorkshire Post .
`` We have only been pinching at bits in terms of getting them integrated into the team .
`` They have been excellent and the longer it goes on , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the dynamics of the team .
`` Hopefully , we have seen small glimpses of what they can bring to the team .
`` We said when they came here that they would give us a different edge . ''
Ramsey is a graduate of Villa 's academy and his brother , Aaron , is also with the club .

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Darren Moore has praised Aston Villa loanee Jacob Ramsey and fellow new arrivals for an excellent start to their Doncaster Rovers career.
Ramsey, who joined the League One side on deadline day, scored twice in a 3-0 win at Tranmere Rovers last night.
The 18-year-old's first career start in senior football ended with a brace, Ramsey slotting home coolly for his first and heading home for a second.
Ramsey, who has impressed in the Under-23s this season, helped his new side up to ninth place and just three points off the play-offs as the race for promotion hots up.
And former West Bromwich Albion boss Moore has been pleased with how quickly Ramsey and fellow new signings Devante Cole and Fejiri Okenabirhie.
"It takes time and they have come in at the end of a busy transfer window and also we have a games programme where we are playing catch-up," Moore told the Yorkshire Post.
"We have only been pinching at bits in terms of getting them integrated into the team.
"They have been excellent and the longer it goes on, the more unaccustomed they will get to the dynamics of the team.
"Hopefully, we have seen small glimpses of what they can bring to the team.
"We said when they came here that they would give us a different edge."
Ramsey is a graduate of Villa's academy and his brother, Aaron, is also with the club.


birminghammail--2020-02-05--Mum and daughter's message in a bottle appeal after finding baby scan inside

A mother and daughter discovered a message in a bottle - with a baby scan inside .
Ashley Challinor , 32 , was walking along the beach with her six-year-old daughter , Ava , so the pair could enjoy a spot of rock-pooling .
Ava is fascinated by the environment so was excited when she found a glass bottle amongst the sand on Fistral Beach , in Newquay , Cornwall .
She pointed it out to her mum who realised it contained a message in a bottle , so Ashley stepped in to investigate .
The note inside had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ print out from a pregnancy scan .
Ashley , a hotel duty manager from Newquay , said : `` It was quite a surprise , you usually hear of this sort of thing happening in movies .
`` We were wandering around looking for treasure and Ava saw it first .
`` She said , 'there 's a broken glass bottle ' and I picked it up to have a look .
I pulled it out the sand and realised there was something in there . ''
Sadly the sea water had ruined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ idea who the scan belonged to .
The only clue was the name of the hospital was still at the bottom of the print out - Derriford Hospital , in Plymouth , Devon .
Ashley added : `` I knew what it was instantly .
My first thought was that it was something quite sad , maybe that 's why it was thrown into the sea .
`` But maybe it was an announcement , we do n't know .
`` I tried to see if I could find a name but that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by sea water .
`` The hospital is in Plymouth so it could be someone local . ''
To gather clues , Ashley took a photo of the message in a bottle and shared it online .
But despite the posts being shared widely , no one has yet come forward with any useful information .
Ashley added : `` We will hold onto if for a week and if no one comes forward we will throw it back into the sea so it can continue its journey .
`` Ava has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought it was amazing .
`` She did n't really understand about the picture , she 's only six and I did n't want to go into too much detail . ''

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A mother and daughter discovered a message in a bottle - with a baby scan inside.
Ashley Challinor, 32, was walking along the beach with her six-year-old daughter, Ava, so the pair could enjoy a spot of rock-pooling.
Ava is fascinated by the environment so was excited when she found a glass bottle amongst the sand on Fistral Beach, in Newquay, Cornwall.
She pointed it out to her mum who realised it contained a message in a bottle, so Ashley stepped in to investigate.
The note inside had been ruined but it contained a perfectly preserved print out from a pregnancy scan.
(Image: SWNS)
Ashley, a hotel duty manager from Newquay, said: "It was quite a surprise, you usually hear of this sort of thing happening in movies.
"We were wandering around looking for treasure and Ava saw it first.
"She said, 'there's a broken glass bottle' and I picked it up to have a look. I pulled it out the sand and realised there was something in there."
(Image: Ashley Challinor /SWNS.COM)
Sadly the sea water had ruined the note inside so Ashley had no idea who the scan belonged to.
The only clue was the name of the hospital was still at the bottom of the print out - Derriford Hospital, in Plymouth, Devon.
Ashley added: "I knew what it was instantly. My first thought was that it was something quite sad, maybe that's why it was thrown into the sea.
(Image: Ashley Challinor /SWNS.COM)
"But maybe it was an announcement, we don't know.
"I tried to see if I could find a name but that bit of the scan had been damaged by sea water.
"The hospital is in Plymouth so it could be someone local."
To gather clues, Ashley took a photo of the message in a bottle and shared it online.
But despite the posts being shared widely, no one has yet come forward with any useful information.
(Image: SWNS.com)
Ashley added: "We will hold onto if for a week and if no one comes forward we will throw it back into the sea so it can continue its journey.
"Ava has been thrilled by the whole thing, she thought it was amazing.
"She didn't really understand about the picture, she's only six and I didn't want to go into too much detail."


birminghammail--2020-02-05--Dog alerts party full of people to fire minutes before smoke alarm went off

A proud dog owner has heaped praise on her ‘ brave ’ pet after it alerted a party full of people to a fire - minutes before the smoke alarms went off .
Luca , a Husky-German Shepherd cross , smelled smoke billowing from a bottom floor flat and after going downstairs to investigate ran back up to his owner ’ s flat and started barking .
The flat warming party on Edinburgh ’ s Leith Walk abruptly ended around 1am on Sunday ( Feb 2 ) when owner Hailey Beavis checked the close and realised the stairwell was filling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off , Hailey - who said people thought they were ‘ going to die ’ - shouted for everybody to evacuate the first floor flat .
Hailey , 34 , said : `` Luca was barking and then my friend opened the door and went down .
“ I turned the music off and told everybody to get out .
“ Then everybody went outside and called the fire brigade .
“ About 75 per cent of the party emptied really quickly.
” Despite most of the 30 partygoers escaping the thick black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the flat , including Hailey who had to jump out of a window onto an adjacent roof .
Hailey , a musician , said : “ We were stuck in the building because I couldn ’ t get downstairs and Luca stayed with me .
“ We ’ re first floor but it ’ s not a jumpable height .
“ I climbed out of the window and onto a lower roof .
Hailey commended her ‘ hero ’ nine-year-old pooch for his quick reactions as within minutes the close was engulfed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She claimed the party would ’ ve been ‘ chaos ’ if Luca hadn ’ t alerted everybody sooner .
Hailey said : “ Luca gave us about 30 seconds .
“ It would ’ ve been chaos if we saw the black smoke when everybody was still inside.
” Hailey has been put into temporary accommodation after her new flat was rendered uninhabitable by smoke damage .
Nevertheless , Hailey is thankful nobody was seriously hurt by the blaze and commended her clever canine .
She said : “ He ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quite a lot of us thought we were going to die .
“ He could ’ ve gone down but came back up .
“ I keep thinking about it a lot “ Last night in the pub a lot of us got back together and we all gave him a toast and shouted ‘ to Luca ’ - he knows he ’ s been a brave boy.
” A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said : “ We were alerted at 1.10am on Sunday , February 2 to reports of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Edinburgh .
“ Operations Control mobilised a total of nine appliances to Leith Walk and firefighters safely removed 11 people from the building by ladder due to the presence of heavy smoke in the common stairwell .
“ The adult casualties were found to be suffering from the effects of smoke inhalation with seven women and two men treated at the scene and two remaining men transferred to hospital .
“ Crews thereafter contained and extinguished the fire and left the scene at 3.35am after ensuring that the area had been made @ @ @

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A proud dog owner has heaped praise on her ‘brave’ pet after it alerted a party full of people to a fire - minutes before the smoke alarms went off.
Luca, a Husky-German Shepherd cross, smelled smoke billowing from a bottom floor flat and after going downstairs to investigate ran back up to his owner’s flat and started barking.
The flat warming party on Edinburgh’s Leith Walk abruptly ended around 1am on Sunday (Feb 2) when owner Hailey Beavis checked the close and realised the stairwell was filling with black smoke.
Turning the music off, Hailey - who said people thought they were ‘going to die’ - shouted for everybody to evacuate the first floor flat.
(Image: Hailey Beavis /SWNS.COM)
Hailey, 34, said: "Luca was barking and then my friend opened the door and went down.
“I turned the music off and told everybody to get out.
“Then everybody went outside and called the fire brigade.
“About 75 per cent of the party emptied really quickly.”
(Image: Hailey Beavis /SWNS.COM)
Despite most of the 30 partygoers escaping the thick black smoke, 11 people got stuck inside the flat, including Hailey who had to jump out of a window onto an adjacent roof.
Hailey, a musician, said: “We were stuck in the building because I couldn’t get downstairs and Luca stayed with me.
“We’re first floor but it’s not a jumpable height.
“I climbed out of the window and onto a lower roof.
“It all happened so quickly.
“It was thick black smoke, you couldn’t see.”
(Image: Laura Doherty /SWNS.COM)
Hailey commended her ‘hero’ nine-year-old pooch for his quick reactions as within minutes the close was engulfed in smoke, reducing visibility to zero.
She claimed the party would’ve been ‘chaos’ if Luca hadn’t alerted everybody sooner.
Hailey said: “Luca gave us about 30 seconds.
“It would’ve been chaos if we saw the black smoke when everybody was still inside.”
Hailey has been put into temporary accommodation after her new flat was rendered uninhabitable by smoke damage.
Nevertheless, Hailey is thankful nobody was seriously hurt by the blaze and commended her clever canine.
She said: “He’s our hero.
“I can’t stop hugging him and crying.
“In that situation quite a lot of us thought we were going to die.
“He stuck by my side.
“He could’ve gone down but came back up.
“I keep thinking about it a lot
“It was a lucky set of circumstances.
“Last night in the pub a lot of us got back together and we all gave him a toast and shouted ‘to Luca’ - he knows he’s been a brave boy.”
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: “We were alerted at 1.10am on Sunday, February 2 to reports of a fire affecting a block of residential flats in Edinburgh.
“Operations Control mobilised a total of nine appliances to Leith Walk and firefighters safely removed 11 people from the building by ladder due to the presence of heavy smoke in the common stairwell.
“The adult casualties were found to be suffering from the effects of smoke inhalation with seven women and two men treated at the scene and two remaining men transferred to hospital.
“Crews thereafter contained and extinguished the fire and left the scene at 3.35am after ensuring that the area had been made safe.”


birminghammail--2020-02-05--Transfer chief makes important claim about Wolves and Dani Olmo

Dinamo Zagreb ’ s sporting director says Dani Olmo never had any intention of joining Wolverhampton Wanderers in the January @ @ @ @ @ been repeatedly linked with Wolves during the last two transfer windows and it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ on the Spain midfielder .
He was also linked with Wolves ’ Premier League rivals @ @ @ @ @ Bundesliga side RB Leipzig towards the end of the January window .
However , according @ @ @ @ @ Mamić , Olmo wasn ’ t interested in moving to England at this stage of @ @ @ @ @ did not want to go to England , he insisted on Leipzig , ” Mamić @ @ @ @ @ Novosti .
“ If we had had a day or two , he would probably @ @ @ @ @ Dani said he wanted to go to Leipzig , he was very keen on the @ @ @ @ @ it.
” Olmo , 21 , made his debut for Spain ’ s senior team @ @ @ @ @ linked with a return to boyhood club Barcelona .

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Dinamo Zagreb’s sporting director says Dani Olmo never had any intention of joining Wolverhampton Wanderers in the January transfer window.
Olmo has been repeatedly linked with Wolves during the last two transfer windows and it’s believed Molineux officials made checks on the Spain midfielder.
He was also linked with Wolves’ Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur before signing for Bundesliga side RB Leipzig towards the end of the January window.
However, according to Dinamo sporting director Zoran Mamić, Olmo wasn’t interested in moving to England at this stage of his career.
“Dani did not want to go to England, he insisted on Leipzig,” Mamić told Croatian news outlet Sportske Novosti.
“If we had had a day or two, he would probably be in Bayern. But Dani said he wanted to go to Leipzig, he was very keen on the option and we should respect it.”
Olmo, 21, made his debut for Spain’s senior team last year and was also linked with a return to boyhood club Barcelona.


birminghammail--2020-02-05--Sainsbury's slashes price of petrol and diesel sparking supermarket fuel price war

Sainsbury ’ s has slashed the price of fuel this week - sparking a new supermarket price war .
The retailer has slashed the cost of unleaded petrol by up to 2 pence per litre .
And Sainsbury 's is cutting diesel by up to 4 pence per litre too .
Sainsbury ’ s is cutting the price of unleaded petrol by up to 2 pence per litre and diesel by up to 4 pence per litre across all of its 315 forecourts from Friday .
The chain says this is providing great value for millions of motorists across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also be able to collect Nectar points every time they fill up - one point on every litre purchased .
David Pegg , Fuel Buying Manager for Sainsbury ’ s , said : “ We are committed to helping our customers live well for less , which is why we ’ re dropping fuel prices for the second time in as many weeks , reducing the price of unleaded petrol by up to 2 pence per litre and diesel by up to 4 pence per litre across every single one of our forecourts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` Whether in store or at the pumps , customers know they will get fantastic value with Sainsbury ’ s ” .

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Sainsbury’s has slashed the price of fuel this week - sparking a new supermarket price war.
The supermarket giant operates multiple stores in Birmingham.
The retailer has slashed the cost of unleaded petrol by up to 2 pence per litre.
And Sainsbury's is cutting diesel by up to 4 pence per litre too.
Sainsbury’s is cutting the price of unleaded petrol by up to 2 pence per litre and diesel by up to 4 pence per litre across all of its 315 forecourts from Friday.
The chain says this is providing great value for millions of motorists across the UK.
As usual, customers will also be able to collect Nectar points every time they fill up - one point on every litre purchased.
David Pegg, Fuel Buying Manager for Sainsbury’s, said: “We are committed to helping our customers live well for less, which is why we’re dropping fuel prices for the second time in as many weeks, reducing the price of unleaded petrol by up to 2 pence per litre and diesel by up to 4 pence per litre across every single one of our forecourts from Friday."
Mr Pegg then added: "Whether in store or at the pumps, customers know they will get fantastic value with Sainsbury’s”.


birminghammail--2020-02-05--Birmingham City, Liverpool, Manchester United - what we know about the FA Cup Fifth Round

Birmingham City booked a dramatic passage into the Fifth Round of the FA Cup with a penalty shoot out win over Coventry City .
They are now in the last 16 of the tournament , alongside the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool , for the first time since 2012 .
But they needed late equalisers in normal and extra time to draw 2-2 and give Lee Camp the platform to perform his spot-kick heroics .
As a result they will head to Leicester City – for their first trip to the King Power Stadium since August 2013 .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – but this is what we know so far .
Fifth-round ties will be played during the week commencing Monday , March 2 .
Any games that are level after 90 minutes will go to extra time and , if necessary , penalties to determine a winner on the night .
So no replays .
The FA made the decision to move to midweek to enable a mid-season break for Premier League teams , even though it hasn ’ t quite worked out that way with several involved in replays during their scheduled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Spurs play Southampton tonight – after which we ’ ll know the 16 remaining teams .
What does it mean for Blues ?
Before we find out the exact date we ’ ll have to wait for the television companies to pick which games they want to broadcast live .
But we do know it ’ ll be in the first week of March , most likely Tuesday , 3 .
Blues face QPR at Loftus Road on Saturday , February 29 and host Reading on March 7 .
What have Blues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the tie .
“ It is going to be very tough – they are one of the best teams in the Premier League at the moment , but it ’ s going to be an FA Cup game .
“ It is going to be a good test for , we have nothing to lose , we believe in ourselves , we will make it very , very difficult for them and hope to get to the next round .
“ But obviously we know the level we are playing against .
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Birmingham City booked a dramatic passage into the Fifth Round of the FA Cup with a penalty shoot out win over Coventry City.
They are now in the last 16 of the tournament, alongside the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool, for the first time since 2012.
But they needed late equalisers in normal and extra time to draw 2-2 and give Lee Camp the platform to perform his spot-kick heroics.
As a result they will head to Leicester City – for their first trip to the King Power Stadium since August 2013.
The exact date is yet to be confirmed – but this is what we know so far.
Midweek match
Fifth-round ties will be played during the week commencing Monday, March 2.
Any games that are level after 90 minutes will go to extra time and, if necessary, penalties to determine a winner on the night. So no replays.
The FA made the decision to move to midweek to enable a mid-season break for Premier League teams, even though it hasn’t quite worked out that way with several involved in replays during their scheduled down-time.
Who’s in the draw?
It’s almost complete, Spurs play Southampton tonight – after which we’ll know the 16 remaining teams.
1 Sheffield Wednesday vs Manchester City
2 Reading vs Sheffield United
3 Chelsea vs Liverpool
4 West Bromwich Albion vs Newcastle United
5 Leicester City vs Birmingham City
6 Derby County vs Manchester United
7 Southampton or Tottenham Hotspur vs Norwich City
8 Portsmouth vs Arsenal
What does it mean for Blues?
Before we find out the exact date we’ll have to wait for the television companies to pick which games they want to broadcast live. But we do know it’ll be in the first week of March, most likely Tuesday, 3.
Blues face QPR at Loftus Road on Saturday, February 29 and host Reading on March 7.
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What have Blues said?
Pep Clotet is looking forward to the tie.
“It is going to be very tough – they are one of the best teams in the Premier League at the moment, but it’s going to be an FA Cup game.
“It is going to be a good test for, we have nothing to lose, we believe in ourselves, we will make it very, very difficult for them and hope to get to the next round.
“But obviously we know the level we are playing against.”