birminghammail--2020-01-12--Arson thug held senior role at Birmingham City Council and was also 'bodyguard to the stars'

A thug jailed for an arson attack after a £274,000 building firm dispute had previously held a senior HR role at Birmingham City Council .
Mark Cohen , 49 , had been employed by the authority for more than 20 years before he was jailed last month after torching a Land Rover .
He also boasted of having a security role during a Birmingham visit by Hollywood superstar Will Smith , and at the NEC ’ s Clothes Show Live .
The attack was part of a chilling campaign of terror against employees of a national construction firm .
Before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barbecue tomorrow ” to businessman Narrinder Nijjer , who is understood to be wanted by police .
Now it has emerged that Cohen previously held a senior HR role at Birmingham City Council .
His LinkedIn page says he had worked for the authority for 21 years and offered “ expertise in managing absence ” .
A Birmingham City spokesman confirmed : “ We are aware that a former employee of the city council has been convicted of arson .
“ As the individual no longer works for the council , we would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cohen , of St David ’ s Drive , Quinton , also boasted on his LinkedIn page of previously working as a ‘ close protection officer ’ for bands and ‘ principles ’ at Birmingham Clothes Show Live .
He claimed , too , that he had been involved in a ‘ launch ’ for Hollywood star Will Smith , who visited Birmingham for the regional film premiere of Hitch in 2005 .
“ Duties for this project were crowd control , access and egress to and from the premiere building , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure traffic measures were in place in order to keep the Principle on schedule throughout a very hectic day.
” Birmingham Crown Court last month heard that Narrinder Nijjer hired henchman Cohen to torch a Land Rover belonging to another businessman .
Another target was brutally beaten at his own home after answering his door to Kyle Bent , who was also jailed for three and a half years .
Jurors were told the chilling attacks were part of a campaign of terror linked to wealthy Nijjer , who lived in leafy Little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the time to be the owner of Black Country-based company Fortel , the prosecution said .
Fortel had claimed it was owed £274,000 by McLaren Construction Limited , a national building contractor which employs 500 people .
When the money was not paid , employees of McLaren were targeted with intimidation and violence , allegedly including shots fired at houses in the West Midlands .
It is understood that Nijjer is wanted for questioning by West Midlands Police but has been living abroad for some time .
He has not been charged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Smith QC , prosecuting , had said : “ A sub-contractor used by McLaren was a firm called Fortel based in Willenhall .
A regional managing director at McLaren considered Narrinder Nijjer to be the owner of Fortel .
In 2014 , a dispute arose between McLaren and Fortel.
” He told the court that Nijjer was linked to a subsequent campaign of arson and violence .
“ Between early January and June 2015 a series of serious offences were committed against a number of individuals who worked for a company called McLaren @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offences were the arson of a car in Derbyshire , a serious assault of a man in his home in North Yorkshire and two separate discharges of firearms directed at homes in the West Midlands.
” Cohen was convicted of conspiracy to commit arson but found not guilty of two counts of conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent .
Bent , 31 , of Ashton House , Corporation Street , Manchester , was found guilty of conspiracy to commit actual bodily harm .
“ The prosecution case is that Mark Cohen was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played an important facilitating role in both the discharges of firearms , ” said Mr Smith .
Bent , meanwhile , played “ active roles ” in the serious assault .
The court heard how McLaren ’ s Midland and North branch was involved in the building of a Home Bargains distribution centre in Salisbury , Wiltshire , which Fortel had been sub-contracted to work on .
“ A dispute arose between the two building firms in 2014 in which it was alleged that Fortel was owed £274,000 , said Mr Smith , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to that dispute before the offences were committed .
“ The defendants were acting at the relevant times either directly or indirectly on behalf of Nijjer , ” he added .
“ The common link is that the individuals subjected to the criminal acts were employees , or closely linked to employees , of McLaren.
” On January 8 , 2015 , McLaren ’ s regional managing director had parked his Land Rover Freelander outside his Derbyshire village home .
At around 9.30pm a neighbour knocked on his front door and , when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flames coming from beneath the bonnet .
The fire brigade later extinguished the ‘ ferocious blaze ’ .
Jurors heard that Cohen had poured flammable liquid over the vehicle and , just hours before the arson attack , sent Nijjer a text which read : “ Barbecue tomorrow.
” The company ’ s commercial director also lived in a village where , on February 16 , 2015 , a neighbour saw two large-built men wearing dark clothing heading towards his property .
He later said one of the men was Bent .
When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of them men asked whether he was the McLaren director before punching him in the face and knocking him to the floor .
The victim later had to have surgery after suffering a fractured eye socket in the attack .
Judge Kristina Montgomery QC said that Cohen and Nijjer had a “ mutually beneficial relationship ” .
She told Cohen : “ You were a man who was prepared to do what he asked you to .
“ He asked you to do something that was quite out of kilter with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prepared to do and provide you with additional income.
” Referring to Narrinder Nijjer , she added : “ You were in touching distance of the glamorous lifestyle that he led , and that in itself was an attraction.
” The judge said Cohen had helped to execute the message which Nijjer wanted to send out that : “ They could not mess with him.
” She described Bent as Nijjer ’ s “ hired hand ” and referring to the attack on one of the victims , said : “ He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without any opportunity to defend himself .
“ The consequences of that blow were very serious .
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A thug jailed for an arson attack after a £274,000 building firm dispute had previously held a senior HR role at Birmingham City Council.
Mark Cohen, 49, had been employed by the authority for more than 20 years before he was jailed last month after torching a Land Rover.
He also boasted of having a security role during a Birmingham visit by Hollywood superstar Will Smith, and at the NEC’s Clothes Show Live.
The attack was part of a chilling campaign of terror against employees of a national construction firm.
Before the attack, he had texted “Barbecue tomorrow” to businessman Narrinder Nijjer, who is understood to be wanted by police.
Now it has emerged that Cohen previously held a senior HR role at Birmingham City Council.
His LinkedIn page says he had worked for the authority for 21 years and offered “expertise in managing absence”.
A Birmingham City spokesman confirmed: “We are aware that a former employee of the city council has been convicted of arson.
“As the individual no longer works for the council, we would not have anything further to add.”
Cohen, of St David’s Drive, Quinton, also boasted on his LinkedIn page of previously working as a ‘close protection officer’ for bands and ‘principles’ at Birmingham Clothes Show Live.
He claimed, too, that he had been involved in a ‘launch’ for Hollywood star Will Smith, who visited Birmingham for the regional film premiere of Hitch in 2005.
“Duties for this project were crowd control, access and egress to and from the premiere building,” wrote Cohen.
“Also had to ensure traffic measures were in place in order to keep the Principle on schedule throughout a very hectic day.”
Birmingham Crown Court last month heard that Narrinder Nijjer hired henchman Cohen to torch a Land Rover belonging to another businessman.
Another target was brutally beaten at his own home after answering his door to Kyle Bent, who was also jailed for three and a half years.
Jurors were told the chilling attacks were part of a campaign of terror linked to wealthy Nijjer, who lived in leafy Little Aston in Sutton Coldfield and was considered at the time to be the owner of Black Country-based company Fortel, the prosecution said.
Fortel had claimed it was owed £274,000 by McLaren Construction Limited, a national building contractor which employs 500 people.
When the money was not paid, employees of McLaren were targeted with intimidation and violence, allegedly including shots fired at houses in the West Midlands.
It is understood that Nijjer is wanted for questioning by West Midlands Police but has been living abroad for some time. He has not been charged in connection with the attacks.
Andrew Smith QC, prosecuting, had said: “A sub-contractor used by McLaren was a firm called Fortel based in Willenhall. A regional managing director at McLaren considered Narrinder Nijjer to be the owner of Fortel. In 2014, a dispute arose between McLaren and Fortel.”
He told the court that Nijjer was linked to a subsequent campaign of arson and violence.
“Between early January and June 2015 a series of serious offences were committed against a number of individuals who worked for a company called McLaren,” he said.
“The offences were the arson of a car in Derbyshire, a serious assault of a man in his home in North Yorkshire and two separate discharges of firearms directed at homes in the West Midlands.”
Cohen was convicted of conspiracy to commit arson but found not guilty of two counts of conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent. Bent, 31, of Ashton House, Corporation Street, Manchester, was found guilty of conspiracy to commit actual bodily harm.
“The prosecution case is that Mark Cohen was an active participant in the arson and played an important facilitating role in both the discharges of firearms,” said Mr Smith.
Bent, meanwhile, played “active roles” in the serious assault.
The court heard how McLaren’s Midland and North branch was involved in the building of a Home Bargains distribution centre in Salisbury, Wiltshire, which Fortel had been sub-contracted to work on.
“A dispute arose between the two building firms in 2014 in which it was alleged that Fortel was owed £274,000, said Mr Smith, who added there had been no resolution to that dispute before the offences were committed.
“The defendants were acting at the relevant times either directly or indirectly on behalf of Nijjer,” he added.
“The common link is that the individuals subjected to the criminal acts were employees, or closely linked to employees, of McLaren.”
On January 8, 2015, McLaren’s regional managing director had parked his Land Rover Freelander outside his Derbyshire village home.
At around 9.30pm a neighbour knocked on his front door and, when he looked out, he could see flames coming from beneath the bonnet. The fire brigade later extinguished the ‘ferocious blaze’.
Jurors heard that Cohen had poured flammable liquid over the vehicle and, just hours before the arson attack, sent Nijjer a text which read: “Barbecue tomorrow.”
The company’s commercial director also lived in a village where, on February 16, 2015, a neighbour saw two large-built men wearing dark clothing heading towards his property. He later said one of the men was Bent.
When the victim opened the kitchen door, one of them men asked whether he was the McLaren director before punching him in the face and knocking him to the floor. The victim later had to have surgery after suffering a fractured eye socket in the attack.
(Image: BirminghamLive)
Judge Kristina Montgomery QC said that Cohen and Nijjer had a “mutually beneficial relationship”.
She told Cohen: “You were a man who was prepared to do what he asked you to.
“He asked you to do something that was quite out of kilter with a good friendship, and something you were prepared to do and provide you with additional income.”
Referring to Narrinder Nijjer, she added: “You were in touching distance of the glamorous lifestyle that he led, and that in itself was an attraction.”
The judge said Cohen had helped to execute the message which Nijjer wanted to send out that: “They could not mess with him.”
She described Bent as Nijjer’s “hired hand” and referring to the attack on one of the victims, said: “He was struck a forceful blow to the face without any opportunity to defend himself.
“The consequences of that blow were very serious.”


birminghammail--2020-01-12--Drug dealer Ronan Blake threw bucket of cannabis from Audi in police chase through McDonald's car pa

Drug dealer Ronan Blake threw bucket of cannabis from Audi in police chase through McDonald's car park

A convicted drug dealer threw a bucket of cannabis from his car window as he led police on a chase through Birmingham 's streets and a McDonald 's car park .
Unqualified driver Ronan Blake drove on the wrong side of the road and over the speed limit , almost causing a crash with a patrol car .
Birmingham Crown Court heard the 20-year-old threw the drugs haul from the window of his Audi as other drivers were forced to take evasive action .
He was locked up for ten months and banned from the roads for a year after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ court heard police officers saw Blake speeding and on the wrong side of the road in Sheldon Heath Road just before 11pm on April 4 last year .
He narrowly missed colliding with another police vehicle travelling in the opposite direction .
The officers chased the Audi but called it off when they lost sight of Blake 's car .
But officers saw the car again around two-and-a-half hours later parked outside shops in Lea Hall Road .
Blake , of Latelow Road , Hall Green , emerged from a shop , got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' pursuit began .
Sally Cairns , prosecuting , said : `` At one stage during the pursuit a bucket was thrown out of the window and what appeared to be a large amount of cannabis fell out of that bucket .
That was never recovered . ''
She said various cars had to move out of the way or were forced to pull over .
Blake sped around residential streets where the speed limit was 30mph , at one point driving through a McDonald 's car park at between 20 and 30mph @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pavement and through park land , reaching speeds of up to 65 mph , and was also seen talking on a mobile.phone .
Miss Cairns said the pursuit lasted for about 11 minutes and Blake smelled of cannabis when he was stopped .
She said he had a previous conviction for conspiracy to supply class A drugs .
Passing sentence , Recorder Jason MacAdam told him : `` You put people at real risk .
The weather conditions were atrocious . ''
Antonie Muller , defending , said he `` drove around in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do '' .
He said Blake had never held a licence and continued : `` He had just taken a risk he would not be caught . ''

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A convicted drug dealer threw a bucket of cannabis from his car window as he led police on a chase through Birmingham's streets and a McDonald's car park.
Unqualified driver Ronan Blake drove on the wrong side of the road and over the speed limit, almost causing a crash with a patrol car.
Birmingham Crown Court heard the 20-year-old threw the drugs haul from the window of his Audi as other drivers were forced to take evasive action.
He was locked up for ten months and banned from the roads for a year after admitting dangerous driving and drug-driving.
The court heard police officers saw Blake speeding and on the wrong side of the road in Sheldon Heath Road just before 11pm on April 4 last year.
He narrowly missed colliding with another police vehicle travelling in the opposite direction.
The officers chased the Audi but called it off when they lost sight of Blake's car.
But officers saw the car again around two-and-a-half hours later parked outside shops in Lea Hall Road.
Blake, of Latelow Road, Hall Green, emerged from a shop, got in the Audi and a "prolonged" pursuit began.
Sally Cairns, prosecuting, said: "At one stage during the pursuit a bucket was thrown out of the window and what appeared to be a large amount of cannabis fell out of that bucket. That was never recovered."
She said various cars had to move out of the way or were forced to pull over.
Blake sped around residential streets where the speed limit was 30mph, at one point driving through a McDonald's car park at between 20 and 30mph.
He also drove on to the pavement and through park land, reaching speeds of up to 65 mph, and was also seen talking on a mobile.phone.
Miss Cairns said the pursuit lasted for about 11 minutes and Blake smelled of cannabis when he was stopped.
She said he had a previous conviction for conspiracy to supply class A drugs.
Passing sentence, Recorder Jason MacAdam told him: "You put people at real risk. The weather conditions were atrocious."
Antonie Muller, defending, said he "drove around in circles because he could not think what to do".
He said Blake had never held a licence and continued: "He had just taken a risk he would not be caught."


birminghammail--2020-01-12--Bombshell Birmingham plans to drive out cars and restrict tunnel use being unveiled

A radical masterplan expected to signal a ban on cars driving through the city centre and the rollout of 20mph speed limits , is set to be published .
The city council is to launch its controversial draft Birmingham Transport Plan ( BTP ) on Monday ( January 13 ) .
The document will set out what needs to change with the city 's transport network between now and 2031 to continue tackling its air quality crisis .
It is anticipated that the population will grow by 150,000 people generating an additional 1.2 million journeys a day during the period @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contentious schemes such as the Clean Air Zone , set to launch in the summer , and the workplace parking levy imposing a £500 charge on businesses for every parking space they own .
Details started to emerge last October about what the BTP would propose .
The council 's Transport and Sustainability scrutiny committee was told that one of the ideas could be to re-purpose or downgrade the A38 tunnels through the city centre , perhaps dedicating them to buses and cyclists instead .
It would be part of a wider idea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which could only be accessed by car from the ring road .
Motorists would not be able to drive from cell to cell direct and would have to go back out on to the A4540 Middleway to do so , said Mel Jones , head of transport planning and network strategy .
Another significant proposal mooted is to roll out 20mph as the 'default ' speed on all residential streets , however this would require law changes and support from the Government , the committee were informed .
The idea would also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the number of speed cameras throughout Birmingham , but that would only be sustainable if police forces and/or councils were able to retain the income themselves .
Cllr Rob Alden , leader of the Conservative opposition , accused the council of waging a 'war on motorists ' .
He said the BTP would 'punish hard-working residents and businesses in Birmingham with plans designed to make it more difficult and more expensive for people to use their cars , rather than focusing on making it easier and cheaper to actually use public transport ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set out ' a vision and principles ' for future transport investment however Cllr Waseem Zaffar , cabinet member for transport and environment , promised 'specific recommendations about meeting our obligation to deliver a carbon-neutral Birmingham ' , in a blog post last year .
He added : `` At the heart of this is the need to help the city to become a place where walking , cycling and using green public transport are the best and most preferred ways of travel , reducing our reliance on private cars .
Transport is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ growth of Birmingham is both inclusive and sustainable . ''
The draft document was due to be published in November but it appears it was a casualty of the General Election .
After the document is finally revealed on Monday the intention is for it to go out to public consultation by the end of this month .

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A radical masterplan expected to signal a ban on cars driving through the city centre and the rollout of 20mph speed limits, is set to be published.
The city council is to launch its controversial draft Birmingham Transport Plan (BTP) on Monday (January 13).
The document will set out what needs to change with the city's transport network between now and 2031 to continue tackling its air quality crisis. It is anticipated that the population will grow by 150,000 people generating an additional 1.2 million journeys a day during the period.
The plan will build on hugely contentious schemes such as the Clean Air Zone, set to launch in the summer, and the workplace parking levy imposing a £500 charge on businesses for every parking space they own. Details started to emerge last October about what the BTP would propose.
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The council's Transport and Sustainability scrutiny committee was told that one of the ideas could be to re-purpose or downgrade the A38 tunnels through the city centre, perhaps dedicating them to buses and cyclists instead.
It would be part of a wider idea to split the city centre into cells, which could only be accessed by car from the ring road.
Motorists would not be able to drive from cell to cell direct and would have to go back out on to the A4540 Middleway to do so, said Mel Jones, head of transport planning and network strategy.
Another significant proposal mooted is to roll out 20mph as the 'default' speed on all residential streets, however this would require law changes and support from the Government, the committee were informed.
The idea would also go hand-in-hand with the desire to increase the number of speed cameras throughout Birmingham, but that would only be sustainable if police forces and/or councils were able to retain the income themselves. Cllr Rob Alden, leader of the Conservative opposition, accused the council of waging a 'war on motorists'.
He said the BTP would 'punish hard-working residents and businesses in Birmingham with plans designed to make it more difficult and more expensive for people to use their cars, rather than focusing on making it easier and cheaper to actually use public transport'.
The council stated the BTP would set out 'a vision and principles' for future transport investment however Cllr Waseem Zaffar, cabinet member for transport and environment, promised 'specific recommendations about meeting our obligation to deliver a carbon-neutral Birmingham', in a blog post last year.
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He added: "At the heart of this is the need to help the city to become a place where walking, cycling and using green public transport are the best and most preferred ways of travel, reducing our reliance on private cars. Transport is an essential ingredient in ensuring that the growth of Birmingham is both inclusive and sustainable."
The draft document was due to be published in November but it appears it was a casualty of the General Election. After the document is finally revealed on Monday the intention is for it to go out to public consultation by the end of this month.


birminghammail--2020-01-12--Love Island viewers raging after ITV Hub crashes - and they have a Caroline Flack theory

Love Island viewers were left fuming as the ITV Hub crashed just as the new series of the show was starting .
But some fans tuning in on the ITV Player saw a picture of old host Caroline Flack - who has been replaced by Laura Whitmore following an assault charge - with a message saying the programme was not available .
Angry fans flocked to social media to complain about the error .
`` Omg this itv hub app sucks , '' said one person on Twitter .
`` My itv hub it 's not working , I will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person posted : `` Someone needs to sort out ITV hub , I 'm fewminnn . ''
`` Aaaand itv hub is back , but fuming I missed the first 10 minutes of # LoveIsland .
A travesty ! ''
posted another annoyed viewer .
During the problem , viewers were kept updated on the ITV Hub 's Twitter account .
`` So sorry everyone , we 're working away to get everything back up and running ! ''
said one post , before another assured viewers : `` Fans - try refreshing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and running ! ''
Another joked : `` Flack sabotaging ITV player you hate to see it # LoveIsland . ''
Girls Sophie , Paige , Siannise , Shaughna and Leanne entered the pad for the first time tonight and were left stunned by their surroundings .
The group all enjoyed a bit of a mingle before getting down to business as they chatted about their type 'on paper ' .

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Love Island viewers were left fuming as the ITV Hub crashed just as the new series of the show was starting.
The ITV2 programme's winter series started on Sunday night.
But some fans tuning in on the ITV Player saw a picture of old host Caroline Flack - who has been replaced by Laura Whitmore following an assault charge - with a message saying the programme was not available.
Angry fans flocked to social media to complain about the error.
"Omg this itv hub app sucks," said one person on Twitter.
"My itv hub it's not working, I will cry," said another.
One person posted: "Someone needs to sort out ITV hub, I'm fewminnn."
"Aaaand itv hub is back, but fuming I missed the first 10 minutes of #LoveIsland. A travesty!" posted another annoyed viewer.
During the problem, viewers were kept updated on the ITV Hub's Twitter account.
"So sorry everyone, we're working away to get everything back up and running!" said one post, before another assured viewers: "Fans - try refreshing your stream, we're back up and running!"
Another joked: " Flack sabotaging ITV player you hate to see it #LoveIsland."
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Girls Sophie, Paige, Siannise, Shaughna and Leanne entered the pad for the first time tonight and were left stunned by their surroundings.
The group all enjoyed a bit of a mingle before getting down to business as they chatted about their type 'on paper'.
*Love Island returns tomorrow at 9pm on ITV2


birminghammail--2020-01-12--M1 shut after lorry load of Pringles destroyed in fire

A lorry load of Pringles was destroyed after a lorry caught fire on the M1 .
Highways England confirmed that @ @ @ @ @ at junction 25 in Derbyshire had been closed on Sunday as a result of the @ @ @ @ @ The driver was reportedly able to come to a safe stop before detaching the tractor @ @ @ @ @ , trailer and road suffering damage .
Images appeared to show numerous Pringles tubes strewn @ @ @ @ @ burnt beyond recognition .
Highways England announced at about 2.40pm that the exit slip road @ @ @

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A lorry load of Pringles was destroyed after a lorry caught fire on the M1.
Highways England confirmed that the northbound exit slip road at junction 25 in Derbyshire had been closed on Sunday as a result of the incident at around 7am.
The driver was reportedly able to come to a safe stop before detaching the tractor unit, with the load, trailer and road suffering damage.
Images appeared to show numerous Pringles tubes strewn across the road, many burnt beyond recognition.
Highways England announced at about 2.40pm that the exit slip road had reopened.


birminghammail--2020-01-12--Love Island's Siannise's bizarre fudge remark leaves viewers utterly speechless

A Love Island contestant 's bizarre remark regarding their surname has left viewers utterly speechless tonight .
The ITV2 reality contest returned to our screens on Sunday evening , with Laura Whitmore as presenter .
The singles included Siannise Fudge , who describes herself as `` the princess Jasmine of Bristol '' .
Once the girls had met , new host Laura arrived at the villa to introduce the boys for the first coupling .
It got off to a bad start when none of the girls stepped forward for the chance to be with Nas Majeed .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he decided he wanted to get to know Fudge better and they formed the first couple of the 2020 series .
But as Siannise and Nas spoke by the pool , the singleton revealed her surname - and left Nas baffled .
`` I 'm sweet , '' she said , before Nas said : `` I 'm sure there 's a good reason why . ''
`` It 's because my second name is Fudge , '' she admitted , before saying : `` Fudge as in the chocolate . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with one writing on Twitter : `` As in the chocolate ?
No , fudge as in fudge ! ''
`` I was today years old when I found out that fudge is chocolate , '' a second added .
`` “ Fudge ... as in the chocolate ” ah yes , makes sense , '' a third wrote .
And a fourth added : `` What the fudge ? ''
`` She 's really pushing this fudge thing ... girl , stop , '' added a fifth .

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A Love Island contestant's bizarre remark regarding their surname has left viewers utterly speechless tonight.
The ITV2 reality contest returned to our screens on Sunday evening, with Laura Whitmore as presenter.
The singles included Siannise Fudge, who describes herself as "the princess Jasmine of Bristol".
Once the girls had met, new host Laura arrived at the villa to introduce the boys for the first coupling.
It got off to a bad start when none of the girls stepped forward for the chance to be with Nas Majeed.
However, as the boys had the first pick, he decided he wanted to get to know Fudge better and they formed the first couple of the 2020 series.
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But as Siannise and Nas spoke by the pool, the singleton revealed her surname - and left Nas baffled.
"I'm sweet," she said, before Nas said: "I'm sure there's a good reason why."
"It's because my second name is Fudge," she admitted, before saying: "Fudge as in the chocolate."
Fans were left baffled by the comment, with one writing on Twitter: "As in the chocolate? No, fudge as in fudge!"
"I was today years old when I found out that fudge is chocolate," a second added.
"“Fudge...as in the chocolate” ah yes, makes sense," a third wrote.
And a fourth added: "What the fudge?"
"She's really pushing this fudge thing... girl, stop," added a fifth.


birminghammail--2020-01-12--Love Island's Paige and Ollie couple up as furious fans say 'they deserve each other'

The winter series of Love Island kicked off with the arrival of the girls .
The five singles include Rochelle Humes 's sister Sophie Piper , Lewis Capaldi 's ex Paige Turley and Siannise Fudge , who describes herself as `` the princess Jasmine of Bristol '' .
Customer services adviser Leanne Amaning said she would call herself `` the Beyonce of Waltham Forest '' but said she had never had a boyfriend .
The group was rounded out by democratic services officer Shaughna Phillips , who said she sees herself in Downing Street one day .
Among the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the controversial Love Island contestant who has made headlines over his hunting past .
Love Island bosses have 'no intention ' of axing alleged game hunter Ollie .
The photos of Ollie posing next a warthog , water buffalo and giant eland , were removed before Ollie was announced as a Love Island contestant .
After the pair coupled up , with Paige having referred to herself as `` Lewis Capaldi 's ex '' during the opening segment , viewers were delighted .
`` Well , they deserve each other , '' one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ollie and Paige coupling up together makes it easier to send them home '' '' Paige and Ollie are gon na be the most hated couple on love island , one shoots animals the other one broke Lewis Capaldi ’ s hear , '' wrote a third .
`` Yes ollie and paige get boot together party , '' another wrote .
`` Paige and Ollie deserve each other , '' another chipped in .
Once the girls had met , new host Laura Whitmore arrived at the villa to introduce the boys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off to a bad start when none of the girls stepped forward for the chance to be with Nas Majeed .
However , as the boys had the first pick , he decided he wanted to get to know Fudge better and they formed the first couple of the 2020 series .

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The winter series of Love Island kicked off with the arrival of the girls.
The five singles include Rochelle Humes's sister Sophie Piper, Lewis Capaldi's ex Paige Turley and Siannise Fudge, who describes herself as "the princess Jasmine of Bristol".
Customer services adviser Leanne Amaning said she would call herself "the Beyonce of Waltham Forest" but said she had never had a boyfriend.
The group was rounded out by democratic services officer Shaughna Phillips, who said she sees herself in Downing Street one day.
(Image: Joel Anderson/ITV/PA Wire)
Among the first two couples were Paige and Ollie, the controversial Love Island contestant who has made headlines over his hunting past.
Love Island bosses have 'no intention' of axing alleged game hunter Ollie.
The photos of Ollie posing next a warthog, water buffalo and giant eland, were removed before Ollie was announced as a Love Island contestant.
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After the pair coupled up, with Paige having referred to herself as "Lewis Capaldi's ex" during the opening segment, viewers were delighted.
"Well, they deserve each other," one wrote.
A second added: "Ollie and Paige coupling up together makes it easier to send them home"
"Paige and Ollie are gonna be the most hated couple on love island, one shoots animals the other one broke Lewis Capaldi’s hear," wrote a third.
(Image: Joel Anderson/ITV/PA Wire)
"Yes ollie and paige get boot together party," another wrote.
"Paige and Ollie deserve each other ," another chipped in.
Once the girls had met, new host Laura Whitmore arrived at the villa to introduce the boys for the first coupling.
It got off to a bad start when none of the girls stepped forward for the chance to be with Nas Majeed.
However, as the boys had the first pick, he decided he wanted to get to know Fudge better and they formed the first couple of the 2020 series.


birminghammail--2020-01-12--Laura Whitmore's Love Island debut has viewers all saying same thing - and Caroline Flack will be ha

Laura Whitmore's Love Island debut has viewers all saying same thing - and Caroline Flack will be happy

Laura Whitmore has made her debut as the presenter of Love Island - and fans are n't convinced .
The Irish presenter took over from Caroline Flack after the former X Factor star 's assault charge .
Flack , 40 , sent a good luck message to Whitmore before the series returned for its Winter season tonight .
The Winter edition of the ITV2 reality show is being filmed in Cape Town , in South Africa , and saw Laura welcome five girls to the villa .
But fans on Twitter were n't convinced when she arrived .
Laura , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Island narrator and Scottish comedian Iain Stirling , was met with a mixed reaction on social media .
Taking to Twitter , one wrote : `` Laura Whitmore has ruined Love Island . ''
`` Should have been Maya Jama , '' a second added .
While a third wrote : `` Not feeling Laura on Love Island at all . ''
`` Nahhh I ’ m not liking this Laura Whithore presenting , We wanted MAYA , '' another wrote .
Another wrote : `` Get Laura Whitmore the hell out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
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The winter series of Love Island kicked off with the arrival of the girls .
The five singles include Rochelle Humes 's sister Sophie Piper , Lewis Capaldi 's ex Paige Turley and Siannise Fudge , who describes herself as `` the princess Jasmine of Bristol '' .
Customer services adviser Leanne Amaning said she would call herself `` the Beyonce of Waltham Forest '' but said she had never had a boyfriend .
The group was rounded out by democratic services officer Shaughna Phillips , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one day .

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Laura Whitmore has made her debut as the presenter of Love Island - and fans aren't convinced.
The Irish presenter took over from Caroline Flack after the former X Factor star's assault charge.
Flack, 40, sent a good luck message to Whitmore before the series returned for its Winter season tonight.
The Winter edition of the ITV2 reality show is being filmed in Cape Town, in South Africa, and saw Laura welcome five girls to the villa.
(Image: Joel Anderson/ITV/PA Wire)
But fans on Twitter weren't convinced when she arrived.
Laura, who is in a relationship with Love Island narrator and Scottish comedian Iain Stirling, was met with a mixed reaction on social media.
Taking to Twitter, one wrote: "Laura Whitmore has ruined Love Island."
"Should have been Maya Jama," a second added.
While a third wrote: "Not feeling Laura on Love Island at all."
"Nahhh I’m not liking this Laura Whithore presenting, We wanted MAYA," another wrote.
A fifth branded her "dull."
Another wrote: "Get Laura Whitmore the hell out of here. WE WANTED GEMMA COLLINS !!!!!!"
The winter series of Love Island kicked off with the arrival of the girls.
The five singles include Rochelle Humes's sister Sophie Piper, Lewis Capaldi's ex Paige Turley and Siannise Fudge, who describes herself as "the princess Jasmine of Bristol".
Customer services adviser Leanne Amaning said she would call herself "the Beyonce of Waltham Forest" but said she had never had a boyfriend.
The group was rounded out by democratic services officer Shaughna Phillips, who said she sees herself in Downing Street one day.


birminghammail--2020-01-12--Rochelle Humes' daughter's adorable message to aunt Sophie as she enters Love Island

Rochelle Humes has wished her sister good luck on Love Island , saying she hopes she finds `` a nice @ @ @ @ @ 's younger sister Sophie Piper is one of the contestants on the winter series of @ @ @ @ @ started on Sunday night .
Shortly before it got under way , Humes shared a @ @ @ @ @ note her six-year-old daughter Alaia had written to her Aunt .
It said : `` @ @ @ @ @ the best .
I love you .
So much good luck .
Go girl .
@ @ @ @ @ wrote : `` Alaia has no idea what Love Island is but bless her she @ @ @ @ @ available for FaceTime and is away doing something that we need to support her for @ @ @ @ @ is one of seven girls and five boys entering the Love Island villa .

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Rochelle Humes has wished her sister good luck on Love Island, saying she hopes she finds "a nice boy".
The star's younger sister Sophie Piper is one of the contestants on the winter series of the ITV2 show, which started on Sunday night.
Shortly before it got under way, Humes shared a picture on Instagram of a note her six-year-old daughter Alaia had written to her Aunt.
It said: "Go Sophie, you are the best. I love you. So much good luck. Go girl."
Humes, 30, wrote: "Alaia has no idea what Love Island is but bless her she knows her Auntie isn't available for FaceTime and is away doing something that we need to support her for.
"Good luck tonight sis, enjoy yourself and find a nice boy."
Piper, 21, is one of seven girls and five boys entering the Love Island villa.


birminghammail--2020-01-12--Aintree Hospital on lockdown after man 'stabbed' and substance thrown in face

A cordon was put in place at a hospital after a man was reportedly stabbed and had a substance thrown in his face .
The victim , in his 20s , was taken from the scene in Walton , Liverpool , to Aintree Hospital after emergency services were called at about 6.30pm on Sunday .
The cordon was set up at the hospital as a precaution as tests were conducted on the substance .
Medics later confirmed it did not present any wider risk to others and has been initially assessed as a household substance .
Police thanked members of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the cordon was removed .
A cordon remains in place at the scene of the assault in Inglis Road as detectives carry out house-to-house , forensic and CCTV inquiries .
Chief Inspector Mark Everard , of Merseyside Police said : `` These are the early stages of our investigation into what appears to be a targeted attack .
`` If you were in or near to Inglis Road at around 6.30pm and saw or heard anything , come forward right away and we will take positive action .
`` This is clearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now on establishing the exact circumstances to bring those responsible to justice . ''
Anyone with information can contact @ MerPolCC , 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with reference number 702 .

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A cordon was put in place at a hospital after a man was reportedly stabbed and had a substance thrown in his face.
The victim, in his 20s, was taken from the scene in Walton, Liverpool, to Aintree Hospital after emergency services were called at about 6.30pm on Sunday.
The cordon was set up at the hospital as a precaution as tests were conducted on the substance.
Medics later confirmed it did not present any wider risk to others and has been initially assessed as a household substance.
Police thanked members of the public for their patience and understanding as the cordon was removed.
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A cordon remains in place at the scene of the assault in Inglis Road as detectives carry out house-to-house, forensic and CCTV inquiries.
Chief Inspector Mark Everard, of Merseyside Police said: "These are the early stages of our investigation into what appears to be a targeted attack.
"If you were in or near to Inglis Road at around 6.30pm and saw or heard anything, come forward right away and we will take positive action.
"This is clearly a serious assault and our focus is now on establishing the exact circumstances to bring those responsible to justice."
Anyone with information can contact @MerPolCC, 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with reference number 702.


birminghammail--2020-01-12--Manchester City fans taunt Man United after Aston Villa thrashing

Manchester City fans have been having their say on today 's 6-1 hammering of Aston Villa this evening .
Pep @ @ @ @ @ third-straight win in the Premier League , running riot at Villa Park .
City were @ @ @ @ @ , with Riyad Mahrez ( 2 ) and Sergio Aguero on target in a ten-minute @ @ @ @ @ for the afternoon .
The Etihad Stadium side notched three more , with Aguero completing @ @ @ @ @ El Ghazi netted an injury-time consolation from the penalty spot to give the B6 faithful @ @ @ @ @ difficult afternoon .
And plenty of City fans have been toasting tonight 's win with @ @ @ @ @ win on the road - at their bitter rivals Manchester United in October 2011 .
@ @ @ @ @ the reaction from City fans on social media and there is a familiar theme ... @ @ @ @ @ at away ?
Yeah love that @ TonyLeeCurrie : We know we love a 6-1 @ @ @

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Manchester City fans have been having their say on today's 6-1 hammering of Aston Villa this evening.
Pep Guardiola's side recorded a third-straight win in the Premier League, running riot at Villa Park .
City were 3-0 up inside 28 minutes , with Riyad Mahrez (2) and Sergio Aguero on target in a ten-minute spell that set the tone for the afternoon.
The Etihad Stadium side notched three more, with Aguero completing a record-equalling hat-trick before Anwar El Ghazi netted an injury-time consolation from the penalty spot to give the B6 faithful something to cheer on a difficult afternoon.
And plenty of City fans have been toasting tonight's win with a throwback to another 6-1 win on the road - at their bitter rivals Manchester United in October 2011.
Here's the pick of the reaction from City fans on social media and there is a familiar theme...
@ mothball69 : Love a 6-1 away win!
@ Kun16i : Love a 6-1 away win.
@ Bentley_1991 : Everyone loves a 6-1 away win #MCFC
@ MCFCworld : Love a 6-1 away win...
@ paulftonks15 : We love a 6-1 away.
@ khairyizuddin : Winning 6-1 at away? Yeah love that
@ HateRedAlways : Love a 6 1 away win me
@ TonyLeeCurrie : We know we love a 6-1 away from home
@ adventurebaby : Love a 6:1 away.


birminghammail--2020-01-12--'Special' - The Villa Park video that has got Aston Villa fans proud after Manchester City mauling

Aston Villa fans feel proud tonight despite the 6-1 hammering to Manchester City .
Villa were convincingly beaten by Pep Guardiola 's back-to-back champions this evening , with Sergio Aguero scoring a record-equalling hat-trick with Riyad Mahrez and Sergio Aguero also on target .
Dean Smith 's side went 3-0 down after 28 minutes with City 's opening trio of goals scored inside a ten minute spell with the visitors at their devastating best .
Villa 's fans were n't to be perturbed by their side 's performance and kept with them until the end .
A video posted on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exterior of Villa Park during the game from Aston Lane , with the claret and blue faithful in full voice .
They were singing Villa 's version of 'Allez , allez , allez , ' belting it out despite their club being 5-0 down .
And that has made Villans proud , with many remarking on the support online .
Here 's what some Villa fans said on social media after they saw the video ... @ JasonRo61148698 : If only our players showed just a fraction of the heart our fans do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sounds like this ... we deserve better @ leesweetavfc : Superb shame the team don ’ t show the same passion @ RobA19 : In fairness ( & I stood in the Holte End to the bitter end ) the crowd was quiet today .
Yes it got going at 5-0 down but not in the 1st half .
Think we need to get the place rocking from the start & keep it going to support this inexperienced team

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Aston Villa fans feel proud tonight despite the 6-1 hammering to Manchester City.
Villa were convincingly beaten by Pep Guardiola's back-to-back champions this evening, with Sergio Aguero scoring a record-equalling hat-trick with Riyad Mahrez and Sergio Aguero also on target.
Dean Smith 's side went 3-0 down after 28 minutes with City's opening trio of goals scored inside a ten minute spell with the visitors at their devastating best.
Villa's fans weren't to be perturbed by their side's performance and kept with them until the end.
A video posted on Twitter by user @forehead_10 showed the exterior of Villa Park during the game from Aston Lane, with the claret and blue faithful in full voice.
They were singing Villa's version of 'Allez, allez, allez,' belting it out despite their club being 5-0 down.
And that has made Villans proud, with many remarking on the support online.
Here's what some Villa fans said on social media after they saw the video...
@ vilal_petew : The best UTV!!
@ JasonRo61148698 : If only our players showed just a fraction of the heart our fans do
@ bearnes83 : Special at 0-5 down
@ mcguinnessav : 5-0 down and it sounds like this...we deserve better
@ leesweetavfc : Superb shame the team don’t show the same passion
@ RobA19 : In fairness (& I stood in the Holte End to the bitter end) the crowd was quiet today. Yes it got going at 5-0 down but not in the 1st half. Think we need to get the place rocking from the start & keep it going to support this inexperienced team


birminghammail--2020-01-12--Four people injured in Manchester 'stabbing' incident as police swoop on Market Street

Four people have been injured in a stabbing incident in Manchester city centre .
Police were called to reports that @ @ @ @ @ in Market Street at about 6.20pm on Sunday .
Officers attended and a 30-year-old man @ @ @ @ @ serious assault .
A Taser device was deployed during the arrest , which police are @ @ @ @ @ incident '' .
One person was taken to hospital for treatment .
In a statement @ @ @ @ @ : `` This is being treated as an isolated incident and there is not believed @ @ @ @ @ to the public .
`` Anyone who witnessed the incident or has footage or information @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting incident number 2353 of @ @ @ @ @ charity Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Kim Pilling, James Rodger)

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Four people have been injured in a stabbing incident in Manchester city centre.
Police were called to reports that two people had been stabbed in Market Street at about 6.20pm on Sunday.
Officers attended and a 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of serious assault.
A Taser device was deployed during the arrest, which police are treating as an "isolated incident".
One person was taken to hospital for treatment.
In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: "This is being treated as an isolated incident and there is not believed to be any wider threat to the public.
"Anyone who witnessed the incident or has footage or information is urged to contact police."
Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting incident number 2353 of 12/01/2020, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-01-12--Pep Guardiola issues Liverpool title verdict after Man City destroy Aston Villa

Pep Guardiola praised Sergio Aguero as 'one of the best ' after his record-breaking hat-trick inspired Manchester City ’ s victory over Aston Villa .
City were ruthless and rampant from the start , Aguero hitting a treble , Riyad Mahrez getting two and Gabriel Jesus the other in a 6-1 win at Villa Park .
But it was Aguero who stole the show , setting a new Premier League hat-trick record , by becoming the first man to hit 12 trebles .
“ He is one of the best , ” Guardiola said after the game .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him , too .
“ It ’ s an honour to be part of that and here the day he achieved that .
Now we move forward , hopefully he can score more.
” Asked whether Aguero was the best striker he had worked with in his time as a manager , Guardiola said : “ The best is Messi .
But after that , the rest , Sergio is absolutely one of them.
” The three points never looked in doubt for City after a ruthless 10-minute spell in the first half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They added another three to climb back to second in the Premier League table and move 14 points behind Liverpool – a gap deemed too wide by Guardiola .
“ Forget about it ( top spot ) , ” he said .
“ We would have liked to fight against them ( Liverpool ) , but for many reasons we could not .
“ Tonight , we go to sleep second in the table and one step closer to qualifying for the Champions League next season .
”

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Pep Guardiola praised Sergio Aguero as 'one of the best' after his record-breaking hat-trick inspired Manchester City’s victory over Aston Villa.
City were ruthless and rampant from the start, Aguero hitting a treble, Riyad Mahrez getting two and Gabriel Jesus the other in a 6-1 win at Villa Park.
But it was Aguero who stole the show, setting a new Premier League hat-trick record, by becoming the first man to hit 12 trebles.
“He is one of the best,” Guardiola said after the game. “We congratulate him and all the players congratulate him, too.
“It’s an honour to be part of that and here the day he achieved that. Now we move forward, hopefully he can score more.”
Asked whether Aguero was the best striker he had worked with in his time as a manager, Guardiola said: “The best is Messi. But after that, the rest, Sergio is absolutely one of them.”
The three points never looked in doubt for City after a ruthless 10-minute spell in the first half that saw them hit three goals.
They added another three to climb back to second in the Premier League table and move 14 points behind Liverpool – a gap deemed too wide by Guardiola.
“Forget about it (top spot),” he said. “We would have liked to fight against them (Liverpool), but for many reasons we could not.
“Tonight, we go to sleep second in the table and one step closer to qualifying for the Champions League next season.”


birminghammail--2020-01-12--Aston Villa transfer news LIVE: Pepe Reina update as Manchester City eye Jack Grealish

Hello and welcome to Sunday 's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive .
Villa completed their first signing of the @ @ @ @ @ international Danny Drinkwater joining in a loan deal from Chelsea until the end of the @ @ @ @ @ men will now be looking for a replacement for striker Wesley Moraes , who is @ @ @ @ @ and bolstering the squad ahead of the second half of their Premier League campaign .
@ @ @ @ @ latest news , rumours and links on any transfer news on incomings and outgoings at @ @ @ @ @ pitch , Villa were hammered 6-1 by Manchester City .
So stick with us as @ @ @ @ @ latest news LIVE from B6 as we get it .
Follow all the action below @

Hello and welcome to Sunday's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive.
Villa completed their first signing of the transfer window with former England international Danny Drinkwater joining in a loan deal from Chelsea until the end of the season.
Dean Smith's men will now be looking for a replacement for striker Wesley Moraes, who is out for the season, and bolstering the squad ahead of the second half of their Premier League campaign.
We will have all the latest news, rumours and links on any transfer news on incomings and outgoings at Villa Park.
On the pitch, Villa were hammered 6-1 by Manchester City.
So stick with us as we bring you all the latest news LIVE from B6 as we get it.
Follow all the action below...


birminghammail--2020-01-12--'Too easy' - This sums up just how shocking Aston Villa were against Man City

Aston Villa were completely outclassed in today 's 6-1 Premier League defeat to Manchester City in the Premier League today @ @ @ @ @ champions were 3-0 up inside 28 minutes thanks to a quick-fire brace from Riyad Mahrez @ @ @ @ @ goals came in a ten-minute spell , leaving Dean Smith 's side shellshocked .
Gabriel @ @ @ @ @ minute into injury time to put the result beyond doubt , with Aguero completing his @ @ @ @ @ half-time .
Villa , quite literally , could n't get close to City on a @ @ @ @ @ they were the winners od a domestic treble last season .
Indeed , BBC Radio @ @ @ @ @ account noted a stattistic that summed up today 's game from a Villa perspective .
@ @ @ @ @ today 's game , Douglas Luiz , Danny Drinkwater - making his debut - and @ @ @ @ @ four tackles between them .
Meanwhile , they were getting the runaround from City , @ @ @ @ @ passes - an average of nearly ten per minute .

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Aston Villa were completely outclassed in today's 6-1 Premier League defeat to Manchester City in the Premier League today.
Pep Guardiola's back-to-back champions were 3-0 up inside 28 minutes thanks to a quick-fire brace from Riyad Mahrez and Sergio Aguero.
Those goals came in a ten-minute spell, leaving Dean Smith's side shellshocked.
Gabriel Jesus added a fourth one minute into injury time to put the result beyond doubt, with Aguero completing his hat-trick the other side of half-time.
Villa , quite literally, couldn't get close to City on a day where they showed why they were the winners od a domestic treble last season.
Indeed, BBC Radio 5 Live's official Twitter account noted a stattistic that summed up today's game from a Villa perspective.
The midfield trio that started today's game, Douglas Luiz, Danny Drinkwater - making his debut - and Conor Hourihane, mustered just four tackles between them.
Meanwhile, they were getting the runaround from City, who made a whopping 863 passes - an average of nearly ten per minute.


birminghammail--2020-01-12--'Bit of both' - This is Dean Smith's honest verdict on Aston Villa's Man City hammering

Dean Smith said Aston Villa contributed to their own downfall in their heavy defeat by Manchester City .
Villa were humbled 6-1 at home by the reigning Premier League champions – who looked every bit the team that secured the top-flight crown last season .
Sergio Aguero scored a hat-trick , Riyad Mahrez got two and Gabriel Jesus the other on a chastening afternoon for Dean Smith ’ s men .
Anwar El Ghazi scored late on from the spot , but it was the last kick off the game .
Were City too good on the day – or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think a bit of both , ” Smith said .
“ Certainly we contributed to our downfall today .
We ’ ve made mistakes for goals .
“ The third goal summed up the whole game to me probably and our performance .
“ They ’ ve made about 20 passes without any physical contact and Aguero puts it in the top corner from 20 yards with no one within three or four yards of him .
As good as a team Man City are , if you ’ re not making @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re going to get punished.
” With big games coming up against Brighton and Hove Albion and Watford , Smith will be determined not to let this setback affect his players .
“ It can be ( a hit on confidence ) , ” he said .
“ We know that we ’ ve contributed to that scoreline today , which doesn ’ t help .
“ A lot of the players are the same ones that performed so well against Burnley and Leicester .
“ It ’ s a setback but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ setback that won ’ t harm us going forward , because we ’ ve got three big games against teams in and around us now .
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Dean Smith said Aston Villa contributed to their own downfall in their heavy defeat by Manchester City.
Villa were humbled 6-1 at home by the reigning Premier League champions – who looked every bit the team that secured the top-flight crown last season.
Sergio Aguero scored a hat-trick, Riyad Mahrez got two and Gabriel Jesus the other on a chastening afternoon for Dean Smith’s men.
Anwar El Ghazi scored late on from the spot, but it was the last kick off the game.
Were City too good on the day – or did Villa help their cause?
“I think a bit of both,” Smith said. “Certainly we contributed to our downfall today. We’ve made mistakes for goals.
“The third goal summed up the whole game to me probably and our performance.
“They’ve made about 20 passes without any physical contact and Aguero puts it in the top corner from 20 yards with no one within three or four yards of him. As good as a team Man City are, if you’re not making physical contact with them then you’re going to get punished.”
With big games coming up against Brighton and Hove Albion and Watford, Smith will be determined not to let this setback affect his players.
“It can be (a hit on confidence),” he said. “We know that we’ve contributed to that scoreline today, which doesn’t help.
“A lot of the players are the same ones that performed so well against Burnley and Leicester.
“It’s a setback but I’m sure it’s a setback that won’t harm us going forward, because we’ve got three big games against teams in and around us now.”


birminghammail--2020-01-12--Huge changes to parking rules mean you may never be fined again

You might never be fined again after massive changes to parking rules .
It can be very frustrating - returning to your car after a busy day shopping , only to find a yellow sticker emblazoned on the front of your car .
Motorists and drivers across Birmingham are handed parking tickets each and every year by private firms .
But could that be about to change ?
Wales Online , our sister title , reports huge changes to parking rules could mean that drivers might never be fined again by private firms .
A new code of conduct is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will reportedly cut down the number of parking penalties .
The British Parking Association 's ( BPA ) new rules for 2020 will mean the number of `` dodgy '' parking fines being handed out will be reduced .
All members of the BPA will have to abide by the new rules and , according to our sister title , even if 'rogue ' firms continue to hand out penalty notices , the BPA will instantly overturn them at the first stage of appeal .
This means fined drivers wo n't have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 74 % of parking fine challenges are upheld but the new rules are expected to see that rise to almost 100 % .
The news of the rule change will be a relief to drivers who have faced hefty fines from private parking companies who often charge huge fees for small violations .
The BPA is one of two regulatory bodies that oversees private parking in the UK - and the Government is also set to roll out a new country-wide code of conduct to make sure all parking follows the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mistakes - such as typing your registration number into a parking machine or app incorrectly - will not incur a penalty .
At present parking firms often issue a fine if a motorist types in a 0 instead of an o or an i instead of a 1 - fines can be as high as £100 - even though you have clearly paid for a ticket .
The new rules will mean that small mistakes like that will not be punishable at all - and any fine would be instantly overturned by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your reg number - or only type in half - the most a firm could charge you would be £20 .
New rules will also mean companies have to give you five-minutes grace between arriving at a car park and buying a ticket .
Thousands of drivers have previously found themselves fined for driving into a car park , failing to find a space , and leaving .
That will no longer be allowed .
Drivers will also not be fined for using a car park to turn around in , temporarily stopping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or changing their mind because of the parking rules or charges .
If you leave within five minutes there will be no charge .
And companies will also have to give you 10 minutes grace after the ticket ends - so no more wardens waiting to pounce or automatic recognition systems instantly sending out fines .
BPA ’ s head of business operations Steve Clark said : “ We recognise that genuine mistakes can occur , which may result in a parking charge being issued even when a motorist can demonstrate they paid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this we have further clarified the situation for all parties .
“ Motorists will still need to appeal , but we expect our members to deal with them appropriately at the first appeal stage.
” Companies will also be banned from 'soft ticketing ' where they put a note on your car telling you to log on to a site or app to see if you have been issued with a penalty .
Amanda Stretton , motoring editor at Confused.com , said : `` The BPA ’ s rule change shows they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are being unfairly charged .
This is echoed by the fact that almost three quarters ( 74 % ) of PCN appeals in 2018 were successful .
`` However , motorists who entered the wrong registration details will still need to appeal their fine , and this can be daunting .
The current process is confusing and needs to be made clearer .
`` Regardless of the parking offence that you have received a ticket for , our challenge checklist should help you decide whether or not you have grounds to appeal a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` With the cost of motoring ever-increasing , we shouldn ’ t be forking out even more money to pay for unfair fines . ''

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You might never be fined again after massive changes to parking rules.
It can be very frustrating - returning to your car after a busy day shopping, only to find a yellow sticker emblazoned on the front of your car.
Motorists and drivers across Birmingham are handed parking tickets each and every year by private firms.
But could that be about to change?
Wales Online , our sister title, reports huge changes to parking rules could mean that drivers might never be fined again by private firms.
A new code of conduct is being rolled out across the country and will reportedly cut down the number of parking penalties .
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The British Parking Association's (BPA) new rules for 2020 will mean the number of "dodgy" parking fines being handed out will be reduced.
All members of the BPA will have to abide by the new rules and, according to our sister title, even if 'rogue' firms continue to hand out penalty notices, the BPA will instantly overturn them at the first stage of appeal.
This means fined drivers won't have to pay a thing.
At the minute, 74% of parking fine challenges are upheld but the new rules are expected to see that rise to almost 100%.
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The news of the rule change will be a relief to drivers who have faced hefty fines from private parking companies who often charge huge fees for small violations.
The BPA is one of two regulatory bodies that oversees private parking in the UK - and the Government is also set to roll out a new country-wide code of conduct to make sure all parking follows the same rules.
The changes will mean simple mistakes - such as typing your registration number into a parking machine or app incorrectly - will not incur a penalty.
At present parking firms often issue a fine if a motorist types in a 0 instead of an o or an i instead of a 1 - fines can be as high as £100 - even though you have clearly paid for a ticket.
The new rules will mean that small mistakes like that will not be punishable at all - and any fine would be instantly overturned by the BPA.
Even if you badly mangle your reg number - or only type in half - the most a firm could charge you would be £20.
New rules will also mean companies have to give you five-minutes grace between arriving at a car park and buying a ticket.
Thousands of drivers have previously found themselves fined for driving into a car park, failing to find a space, and leaving.
That will no longer be allowed. Drivers will also not be fined for using a car park to turn around in, temporarily stopping to check directions, dropping someone off or changing their mind because of the parking rules or charges.
If you leave within five minutes there will be no charge.
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And companies will also have to give you 10 minutes grace after the ticket ends - so no more wardens waiting to pounce or automatic recognition systems instantly sending out fines.
BPA’s head of business operations Steve Clark said: “We recognise that genuine mistakes can occur, which may result in a parking charge being issued even when a motorist can demonstrate they paid for their parking. In recognition of this we have further clarified the situation for all parties.
“Motorists will still need to appeal, but we expect our members to deal with them appropriately at the first appeal stage.”
Companies will also be banned from 'soft ticketing' where they put a note on your car telling you to log on to a site or app to see if you have been issued with a penalty.
Amanda Stretton, motoring editor at Confused.com, said: "The BPA’s rule change shows they’re listening to drivers who feel they are being unfairly charged. This is echoed by the fact that almost three quarters (74%) of PCN appeals in 2018 were successful.
"However, motorists who entered the wrong registration details will still need to appeal their fine, and this can be daunting. The current process is confusing and needs to be made clearer.
"Regardless of the parking offence that you have received a ticket for, our challenge checklist should help you decide whether or not you have grounds to appeal a fine and guide you through the process.
"With the cost of motoring ever-increasing, we shouldn’t be forking out even more money to pay for unfair fines."


birminghammail--2020-01-12--'He wasn't ready' - Dean Smith criticised for Aston Villa decision vs Manchester City

Graeme Souness has taken aim at Aston Villa manager Dean Smith over his decision to start Danny Drinkwater against Manchester City .
Drinkwater came straight into Villa ’ s XI for the clash against City having joined the club on loan from Chelsea on Tuesday .
But the Premier League winner went on to endure a nightmare debut for the Lions , with City easing to a comfortable 6-1 victory at Villa Park .
And Souness believes Smith was wrong to throw his new recruit into the starting line-up straight away .
“ It is to be expected from Drinkwater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year , ” the Scot told Sky Sports post-match .
“ I think it was a mistake yeah .
I ’ ve been a player and manager and some players with a pre-season need five or six games .
“ Some players with a pre-season need 10 games .
There is no way he can be fit .
He could have been in the gym , he could have been doing double sessions , but he has not been playing games .
“ Playing against Liverpool or playing against City are the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ You know you are going to spend the vast majority of the time without the ball when you play City and he never laid a finger on anyone .
“ He left him on and I think what the manager is thinking is we will give him a good 75 minutes and hopefully that is the process of him getting match fit .
“ But he wasn ’ t ready for that kind of game today.
” Before the former Liverpool player and manager added : “ Villa contributed to their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think they were at it today .
“ I think they were caught between two stones , trying to be cautious at times and they didn ’ t get up the field together and City passed through them at will .
“ Once the first couple of goals went in they were a shadow of a team .
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Graeme Souness has taken aim at Aston Villa manager Dean Smith over his decision to start Danny Drinkwater against Manchester City.
Drinkwater came straight into Villa’s XI for the clash against City having joined the club on loan from Chelsea on Tuesday.
But the Premier League winner went on to endure a nightmare debut for the Lions, with City easing to a comfortable 6-1 victory at Villa Park.
And Souness believes Smith was wrong to throw his new recruit into the starting line-up straight away.
“It is to be expected from Drinkwater. He has only played two games this year,” the Scot told Sky Sports post-match.
“I think it was a mistake yeah. I’ve been a player and manager and some players with a pre-season need five or six games.
“Some players with a pre-season need 10 games. There is no way he can be fit. He could have been in the gym, he could have been doing double sessions, but he has not been playing games.
“Playing against Liverpool or playing against City are the hardest games you can have right now.
“You know you are going to spend the vast majority of the time without the ball when you play City and he never laid a finger on anyone.
“He left him on and I think what the manager is thinking is we will give him a good 75 minutes and hopefully that is the process of him getting match fit.
“But he wasn’t ready for that kind of game today.”
Before the former Liverpool player and manager added: “Villa contributed to their own downfall. I don’t think they were at it today.
“I think they were caught between two stones, trying to be cautious at times and they didn’t get up the field together and City passed through them at will.
“Once the first couple of goals went in they were a shadow of a team.”


birminghammail--2020-01-12--Wetherspoons customer sent £700 worth of drinks after revealing table number on Twitter

Wetherspoons is a national institution - with a string of pubs in Birmingham and across the entire width and breadth of the country .
The pub giant - known for its cheap prices and signature carpets - is a go-to for many a Brummie .
It 's always looking for ways to improve the customer experience - and the launch of the app has gone a long way to helping .
Now , Wetherspoons customers can order directly from their smartphones - meaning no queueing at the bar .
It 's incredibly handy , until it 's not .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Echo has reported one Wetherspoons customer was sent over £700 worth of drinks after revealing his table number on Twitter .
Karl Phillips , known as Bootlegger or `` The Captain '' , tweeted to his 230,000 thousands followers that he was heading for a pint at The Gold Cape Wetherspoons in Mold .
One follower then quickly asked what table he was sitting at , to which the Captain replied `` 54 '' not knowing he had accidentally started playing the `` Wetherspoons Game '' .
The Wetherspoons Game happens when you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the hope that people will use the handy Wetherspoons app to send you drinks or food without you having to pay .
Just minutes after posting his table number while in the pub on Monday , The Captain received a number of orders .
Clearly shocked at the generosity and possibly a little confused , Karl tweeted : `` Well f*** dis s*** Jesus wept who keeps sending me drinks they piling up like f*** lads . ''
It was n't long before Karl had been sent more beer than he could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a whopping £700 .
He said : `` Well come on lads pack it in .
`` I ’ m leaving in a minute wetherspoons have taken over 700 quid worth of orders . ''
Incredibly though The Captain managed to turn the prank into a positive for many more people .
In an attempt to find a way for the money to not go to waste , Karl got in touch with Wetherspoons head office to ask could the money instead be donated to charity .
He said : `` Top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s going to make a few bob for charity ( providing head office clear it ) ''

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Wetherspoons is a national institution - with a string of pubs in Birmingham and across the entire width and breadth of the country.
The pub giant - known for its cheap prices and signature carpets - is a go-to for many a Brummie.
It's always looking for ways to improve the customer experience - and the launch of the app has gone a long way to helping.
Now, Wetherspoons customers can order directly from their smartphones - meaning no queueing at the bar.
It's incredibly handy, until it's not.
You see, our sister title The M.E.N. has reported one Wetherspoons customer was sent over £700 worth of drinks after revealing his table number on Twitter.
Karl Phillips, known as Bootlegger or "The Captain", tweeted to his 230,000 thousands followers that he was heading for a pint at The Gold Cape Wetherspoons in Mold.
One follower then quickly asked what table he was sitting at , to which the Captain replied "54" not knowing he had accidentally started playing the "Wetherspoons Game".
The Wetherspoons Game happens when you share your table number on social media in the hope that people will use the handy Wetherspoons app to send you drinks or food without you having to pay.
Just minutes after posting his table number while in the pub on Monday, The Captain received a number of orders.
Clearly shocked at the generosity and possibly a little confused, Karl tweeted: "Well f*** dis s*** Jesus wept who keeps sending me drinks they piling up like f*** lads."
It wasn't long before Karl had been sent more beer than he could drink, with the total coming in at a whopping £700.
He said: "Well come on lads pack it in.
"I’m leaving in a minute wetherspoons have taken over 700 quid worth of orders."
Incredibly though The Captain managed to turn the prank into a positive for many more people.
In an attempt to find a way for the money to not go to waste, Karl got in touch with Wetherspoons head office to ask could the money instead be donated to charity.
He said: "Top wind up lads.
"Looks like it’s going to make a few bob for charity (providing head office clear it)"


birminghammail--2020-01-12--Price tag for West Bromwich Albion transfer target revealed - report

Dwight Gayle will reportedly cost any team that wants to sign him £8 million .
According to The Sun , the striker - who has been linked with West Bromwich Albion and Championship promotion rivals Nottingham Forest - will be sold by Newcastle United only at that price .
And those demands from Steve Bruce 's side have dissuaded some clubs from getting involved in a deal for Gayle , it is said .
Leeds United have also been linked with a move for the 29-year-old .
This is your round up of all things West Brom ; the one-stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 ... For all your latest WBA news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our West Brom reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a striker to help them over the line this season , with Slaven Bilic 's side top of the League but only by seven points after Brentford cut the gap yesterday .
Gayle has been heavily linked with a return to Albion , where he spent last season on loan from the St James ' Park side .
He was a hit , scoring 24 goals in 41 appearances .
It 's worth noting though , that Gayle went off injured just 28 minutes into Newcastle 's 1-1 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers yesterday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rule out any departure for Gayle this month .
“ How many times ?
I just said to the press yesterday , ” said Bruce when asked about speculation surrounding Gayle .
“ I ’ ve been asked this question time and time again .
Why am I going to let him go on loan ?
And to where ?
“ It ’ s not possible , not with the problems we ’ ve had .
`` I ’ ve said that from day one .
“ I ’ ve waited for him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s been injured , then the team has done OK so he ’ s found it a struggle to get in .
`` I ’ ve started him twice in the last four or five games .
`` He ’ s not going anywhere , it ’ s quite simple .
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Dwight Gayle will reportedly cost any team that wants to sign him £8 million.
According to The Sun, the striker - who has been linked with West Bromwich Albion and Championship promotion rivals Nottingham Forest - will be sold by Newcastle United only at that price.
And those demands from Steve Bruce 's side have dissuaded some clubs from getting involved in a deal for Gayle, it is said.
Leeds United have also been linked with a move for the 29-year-old.
The Baggies are in the market for a striker to help them over the line this season, with Slaven Bilic 's side top of the League but only by seven points after Brentford cut the gap yesterday.
Gayle has been heavily linked with a return to Albion, where he spent last season on loan from the St James' Park side.
He was a hit, scoring 24 goals in 41 appearances.
It's worth noting though, that Gayle went off injured just 28 minutes into Newcastle's 1-1 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers yesterday.
And post-match, Bruce appeared to rule out any departure for Gayle this month .
“How many times? I just said to the press yesterday,” said Bruce when asked about speculation surrounding Gayle.
“I’ve been asked this question time and time again. Why am I going to let him go on loan? And to where?
“It’s not possible, not with the problems we’ve had.
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"I’ve said that from day one.
“I’ve waited for him for two and a half months because he’s been injured, then the team has done OK so he’s found it a struggle to get in.
"I’ve started him twice in the last four or five games.
“He was excellent today.
"He’s not going anywhere, it’s quite simple.”


birminghammail--2020-01-12--Trisha Goddard's heartbreaking reason for joining Dancing On Ice 2020

Trisha Goddard said she was performing for everyone going through cancer as she geared up for the Dancing On Ice skate-off .
The TV star , who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008 , ended up in the skate-off after a fall during her Dancing On Ice debut last week .
She will go head-to-head with whoever comes bottom in Sunday night 's instalment of the ITV competition .
Chatting to hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield , Goddard said she wanted tonight 's routine to `` be about my recovery and continued recovery from breast cancer '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the people battling the illness , and that she wanted the pressure sleeve she wears to show .
`` I wear my scars as a badge , '' she said .
Half of the show 's contestants performed last week , and the remainder are skating this week .
Maura Higgins went first and said it was `` nerve-wracking '' to be the first out .
But as she was awarded 22 out of a possible 40 marks , judge Christopher Dean told her : `` You were sassy on Love Island @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here tonight . ''
Lucrezia Millarini and her partner Brendyn Hatfield only managed a score of 18 despite pulling off some dramatic lifts and a complicated helicopter move .
Dean said although there were some big lifts , he thought the routine was `` unbalanced '' , and fellow judge John Barrowman said he would have liked to have seen Millarini 's skates on the ice a little more often .

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Trisha Goddard said she was performing for everyone going through cancer as she geared up for the Dancing On Ice skate-off.
The TV star, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, ended up in the skate-off after a fall during her Dancing On Ice debut last week.
She will go head-to-head with whoever comes bottom in Sunday night's instalment of the ITV competition.
Chatting to hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, Goddard said she wanted tonight's routine to "be about my recovery and continued recovery from breast cancer".
Goddard said she would be skating for all the people battling the illness, and that she wanted the pressure sleeve she wears to show.
"I wear my scars as a badge," she said.
Half of the show's contestants performed last week, and the remainder are skating this week.
Maura Higgins went first and said it was "nerve-wracking" to be the first out.
But as she was awarded 22 out of a possible 40 marks, judge Christopher Dean told her: "You were sassy on Love Island and I think you brought that sass here tonight."
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Lucrezia Millarini and her partner Brendyn Hatfield only managed a score of 18 despite pulling off some dramatic lifts and a complicated helicopter move.
Dean said although there were some big lifts, he thought the routine was "unbalanced", and fellow judge John Barrowman said he would have liked to have seen Millarini's skates on the ice a little more often.
Dancing On Ice continues on ITV.


birminghammail--2020-01-12--Caroline Flack speaks out before Winter Love Island starts with message to Laura Whitmore

Caroline Flack has wished Laura Whitmore luck ahead of the first episode of the winter series of Love Island .
The presenter has stepped down from the ITV2 dating show following an assault charge , and Whitmore has taken over .
Flack posted a message on Instagram on Sunday , saying : `` Massive good luck to Laura , Iain ( Stirling ) and the team for tonight 's launch show ... '' The first one always the best one . ''
The show kicks off with a twist , as two late arrivals spell double trouble for the other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new singletons move into the new villa in Cape Town , South Africa - five girls and five boys .
However , there is a surprise later on when identical twins appear .
The girls - Shaughna Phillips , Sophie Piper , Leanne Amaning , Siannise Fudge and Paige Turley - are the first to arrive and start getting to know each other by sharing what they are looking for in a boyfriend .
Democratic services officer Shaughna says she signed up in a bid to find `` the opposite of what I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Singer Paige says she wants someone `` tall dark and handsome '' , while customer service adviser Leanne admits she has never been in love .
`` I 've got a phobia , but I 'm here to cure it , '' she says .
When the boys - Mike Boateng , Connor Durman , Ollie Williams , Nas Majeed and Callum Jones - turn up , they are told they get to choose first , and the first couples of the series are formed .
Later , sports science graduate and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shockwaves through the villa , and he tells the islanders : `` It 's time to really get the party started as two very important guests are about to arrive . ''
As rumours swirl about whether it will be girls or boys , twins Jess and Eve Gale make their surprise entrance .
`` Twice is definitely nice , you know what I mean ? ''
says police officer Boateng , while scaffolder Jones declares the newcomers are `` double trouble '' .
Flack is alleged to have hit boyfriend Lewis Burton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ causing a head injury .
After entering a not guilty plea to the assault charge at Highbury Corner Magistrates ' Court , she was released on bail with conditions that stop her having any contact with Burton ahead of a trial on March 4 .

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