birminghammail--2020-03-02--Manchester United star Axel Tuanzebe sends message to Aston Villa boss Dean Smith

Axel Tuanzebe has thanked Aston Villa and Dean Smith for helping him ‘ mature ’ as a footballer .
The defender spent almost two seasons at Villa Park in an extended loan spell from Manchester United which ended with promotion from the Championship .
He played all 90 minutes of the play-off final victory against Derby County in May having forced his way back into Smith ’ s plans for the promotion push after spending several months on the sidelines with a foot problem .
Tuanzebe ’ s first loan stint at Villa under Steve Bruce was heavily disrupted due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available last season .
“ It helped me just mature even more , ” the centre-back told manutd.com about his time at Villa .
“ Just being by myself there , it was a very bog-standard daily routine .
Come into training early , be there very late .
Home , eat , sleep , train every day .
“ It was almost like , every day , you did n't have time to go out or be messing about .
I did n't have time to travel between Manchester and Birmingham .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the countryside .
I liked living on my own .
You could be so focused and disciplined .
There are no distractions and no temptations to do anything .
It was very good .
“ I could feel my body adapting , my football standards were improving .
That environment was good and , coming back here , I 've tried to replicate that and hit that performance again.
” Tuanzebe , 22 , made 35 appearances for Villa between January 2018 and May last year .
“ It was a joint idea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I needed to play , ” he said .
“ There was a lot of talent at the club at the time and we decided that the best thing was to go on loan and get the minutes in .
It worked out .
“ Everyone has different pathways .
It 's not always play every age-group and get into the first team and play every game .
People go left , right and centre .
“ My path was to go on loan and it worked out for me .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've got to find what ’ s right for you.
” Smith wanted to bring Tuanzebe back to Villa after his role in the return to the Premier League but United refused the request and moved him into to their first-team squad .
He 's played 10 matches this season having been out with a thigh injury since December .

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Axel Tuanzebe has thanked Aston Villa and Dean Smith for helping him ‘mature’ as a footballer.
The defender spent almost two seasons at Villa Park in an extended loan spell from Manchester United which ended with promotion from the Championship.
He played all 90 minutes of the play-off final victory against Derby County in May having forced his way back into Smith’s plans for the promotion push after spending several months on the sidelines with a foot problem.
Tuanzebe’s first loan stint at Villa under Steve Bruce was heavily disrupted due to injuries but he played regularly when available last season.
“It helped me just mature even more,” the centre-back told manutd.com about his time at Villa. “Just being by myself there, it was a very bog-standard daily routine. Come into training early, be there very late. Home, eat, sleep, train every day.
“It was almost like, every day, you didn't have time to go out or be messing about. I didn't have time to travel between Manchester and Birmingham.
“I lived on my own in the countryside. I liked living on my own. You could be so focused and disciplined. There are no distractions and no temptations to do anything. It was very good.
“I could feel my body adapting, my football standards were improving. That environment was good and, coming back here, I've tried to replicate that and hit that performance again.”
Tuanzebe, 22, made 35 appearances for Villa between January 2018 and May last year.
“It was a joint idea [between me and the club]. I needed to play,” he said.
“There was a lot of talent at the club at the time and we decided that the best thing was to go on loan and get the minutes in. It worked out.
“Everyone has different pathways. It's not always play every age-group and get into the first team and play every game. People go left, right and centre.
“My path was to go on loan and it worked out for me. A loan's not for everyone but you've got to find what’s right for you.”
Smith wanted to bring Tuanzebe back to Villa after his role in the return to the Premier League but United refused the request and moved him into to their first-team squad.
He's played 10 matches this season having been out with a thigh injury since December.


birminghammail--2020-03-02--NHS gets £1.7million extra to help battle coronavirus as number of UK cases hits 40

Health leaders are investing an extra £1.7 million in the NHS non-emergency helpline to offer more clinical advice about coronavirus .
NHS England has also put a new NHS 111 online service in place after a surge in inquiries about the virus .
More than 35,000 people used the site in a single day over the weekend to get help and advice , it said .
The extra £1.7 million will be invested in providing more clinical advice over the phone , while further funding will provide 500 additional initial call responders with the capacity to answer around 20,000 more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The additional investment will free up clinical call handlers ' time so they are able to prioritise callers with symptoms , NHS England said .
Investment will increase if demand continues to rise , it added .
Professor Stephen Powis , NHS national medical director , said : `` NHS staff are working round the clock to respond to the coronavirus outbreak .
`` We know that 111 has come under pressure as people have understandably turned to the service for help , support and advice which is why we are ploughing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ field calls .
`` The public is also now benefiting from the new NHS 111 online service which is helping increase capacity and free up clinicians ' time by offering specific help and advice on coronavirus at the touch of a button and has already had more than 70,000 hits since launched on Wednesday .
`` I would like to say a personal thank-you to all those NHS staff who are doing an incredible job caring for patients , testing thousands of worried people and taking calls from thousands more . ''

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Health leaders are investing an extra £1.7 million in the NHS non-emergency helpline to offer more clinical advice about coronavirus.
NHS England has also put a new NHS 111 online service in place after a surge in inquiries about the virus.
More than 35,000 people used the site in a single day over the weekend to get help and advice, it said.
The extra £1.7 million will be invested in providing more clinical advice over the phone, while further funding will provide 500 additional initial call responders with the capacity to answer around 20,000 more calls every day, the NHS said.
The additional investment will free up clinical call handlers' time so they are able to prioritise callers with symptoms, NHS England said.
Investment will increase if demand continues to rise, it added.
Professor Stephen Powis, NHS national medical director, said: "NHS staff are working round the clock to respond to the coronavirus outbreak.
"We know that 111 has come under pressure as people have understandably turned to the service for help, support and advice which is why we are ploughing in funding to increase staff available to field calls.
"The public is also now benefiting from the new NHS 111 online service which is helping increase capacity and free up clinicians' time by offering specific help and advice on coronavirus at the touch of a button and has already had more than 70,000 hits since launched on Wednesday.
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"I would like to say a personal thank-you to all those NHS staff who are doing an incredible job caring for patients, testing thousands of worried people and taking calls from thousands more."


birminghammail--2020-03-02--'Dazzling' - How Mulumbu, Boyd-Munce and Ramos rated as Birmingham City's Under 23s are held

Birmingham City ’ s Under 23s needed a Kyle Hurst penalty to save them from an undeserved defeat at home to Crewe .
The winger won and converted a late spot-kick , three minutes after Blues had fallen behind to a Connor Heath howitzer .
Plays like a ‘ libero ’ , so calm with the ball at his feet .
Did the goalkeeper bits pretty well too but had no chance with Connor Heath ’ s long range strike .
Like all of the back four had a largely easy ride in the first half – Crewe pressed down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he coped pretty well .
Showed his pace and power early on when he took two yards out of Connor Heath to snuff out a dangerous situation .
Looked poised throughout .
More evident in attack than defence in the opening period when he let rip with a good try from distance and couldn ’ t quite steer Boyd-Munce ’ s bullet corner under the crossbar .
Much busier in the second and did well .
Had one first half curler which just flew over .
Kept things battened down on his flank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Had plenty of the ball in the first half and demonstrated some incisive passing through the lines .
Showed good quality in possession at times but at others found it hard to keep up with younger , faster opponents .
Not bad for a first outing for a while .
Was heavily involved playing in an advanced midfield role in the first half , spending plenty of time in and around the Crewe box .
Couldn ’ t quite find the right pass or finish to open up the visitors .
Hit the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the goalkeeper ’ s gloves a couple of times in the second before being substituted having made Under 23s football look a little too easy for a hour .
Touch , imagination and mobility .
Had a superb headed chance in the second minute that might have set Blues en route to a comfortable victory .
When Blues were on top he looked really dangerous .
Had a quiet game with a few flashes of his potential .
A couple of pot-shots which missed the target but one dazzling run in the second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ended with a weak shot at the ‘ keeper .
No goals today for the 23s ’ leading scorer .
Worked hard alongside Jayden Reid , linked up play well and showed strength with his back to goal although on the one or two first half occasions when the ball did drop to him in the box he couldn ’ t work the goalkeeper .
HURST ( Boyd-Munce , 61 ) : Brought a real drive when it was much needed , won and scored the penalty 7 GEORGE ( Andrews , 69 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right 6.5

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Birmingham City’s Under 23s needed a Kyle Hurst penalty to save them from an undeserved defeat at home to Crewe.
The winger won and converted a late spot-kick, three minutes after Blues had fallen behind to a Connor Heath howitzer.
Here’s how Steve Spooner’s men rated.
Formation
4-1-3-2
RAMOS 6.5
Plays like a ‘libero’, so calm with the ball at his feet. Did the goalkeeper bits pretty well too but had no chance with Connor Heath’s long range strike.
FORREST 6.5
Like all of the back four had a largely easy ride in the first half – Crewe pressed down his wing in the second period and he coped pretty well.
GORDON 6.5
Showed his pace and power early on when he took two yards out of Connor Heath to snuff out a dangerous situation. Looked poised throughout.
ROBERTS 6.5
More evident in attack than defence in the opening period when he let rip with a good try from distance and couldn’t quite steer Boyd-Munce’s bullet corner under the crossbar. Much busier in the second and did well.
BURKE 6.5
Had one first half curler which just flew over. Kept things battened down on his flank and Crewe pressed in the second.
(Image: BCFC/Roy Smiljanic)
MULUMBU 6
Had plenty of the ball in the first half and demonstrated some incisive passing through the lines. Showed good quality in possession at times but at others found it hard to keep up with younger, faster opponents. Not bad for a first outing for a while.
STIRK 6.5
Was heavily involved playing in an advanced midfield role in the first half, spending plenty of time in and around the Crewe box. Couldn’t quite find the right pass or finish to open up the visitors.
*BOYD-MUNCE 8
Hit the bar in the first half, stung the goalkeeper’s gloves a couple of times in the second before being substituted having made Under 23s football look a little too easy for a hour. Touch, imagination and mobility.
THOMPSON-SOMMERS 6.5
Had a superb headed chance in the second minute that might have set Blues en route to a comfortable victory. When Blues were on top he looked really dangerous.
REID 6
Had a quiet game with a few flashes of his potential. A couple of pot-shots which missed the target but one dazzling run in the second which took him past a defender but ended with a weak shot at the ‘keeper. No goals today for the 23s’ leading scorer.
ANDREWS 6
Worked hard alongside Jayden Reid, linked up play well and showed strength with his back to goal although on the one or two first half occasions when the ball did drop to him in the box he couldn’t work the goalkeeper.
SUBS
HURST (Boyd-Munce, 61): Brought a real drive when it was much needed, won and scored the penalty 7
GEORGE (Andrews, 69): Looked lively playing on the right 6.5
Not used: Bradley-Hurst, Campbell, Sun


birminghammail--2020-03-02--Boy of 15 attacked with machete in Caldmore Road, Walsall

A teenager has been taken to hospital after a machete attack in Walsall .
Police swooped on Caldmore Road this afternoon ( Monday , March 2 ) after the 15-year-old boy was hit with the deadly weapon .
Medics treated the victim at the scene before taking him hospital for further treatment .
His injuries were not believed to be serious .
The attacker is still at large and West Midlands Police has appealed for anyone with information to come forward .
A spokesman for the force said : `` We were called to Caldmore Road , Caldmore , at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been hit with a machete .
`` The 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital to be treated for injuries , which are not believed to be life-threatening or changing .
`` Investigations are in the early stages , and we know there were lots of students in the area at the time , so we ’ re appealing for anyone who saw anything or with information to contact us . ''
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman added : `` We were called to Caldmore Road at 3.34pm to reports of an assault @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officer to the scene .
`` We treated one patient - a teenage boy - for injuries not believed to be serious .
He was taken to hospital . ''
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People are asked to quote log number 1454 of 02/03/2020 when passing on information .

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A teenager has been taken to hospital after a machete attack in Walsall.
Police swooped on Caldmore Road this afternoon (Monday, March 2) after the 15-year-old boy was hit with the deadly weapon.
Medics treated the victim at the scene before taking him hospital for further treatment. His injuries were not believed to be serious.
The attacker is still at large and West Midlands Police has appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
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A spokesman for the force said: "We were called to Caldmore Road, Caldmore, at 3.30pm today following reports a teenager had been hit with a machete.
"The 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital to be treated for injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening or changing.
"Investigations are in the early stages, and we know there were lots of students in the area at the time, so we’re appealing for anyone who saw anything or with information to contact us."
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman added: "We were called to Caldmore Road at 3.34pm to reports of an assault and sent one ambulance and a paramedic officer to the scene.
"We treated one patient - a teenage boy - for injuries not believed to be serious. He was taken to hospital."
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Alternatively, call 101 or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
People are asked to quote log number 1454 of 02/03/2020 when passing on information.


birminghammail--2020-03-02--Aston Villa transfer target has asking price slashed - reports

Chelsea are ready to slash their asking price for Michy Batshuayi to sell the Aston Villa-linked striker striker in the summer , according to reports .
Batshuayi , the Belgium international , was linked with a move to Villa in the January transfer window to add a much-needed boost to Dean Smith ’ s attacking arsenal .
The head coach ’ s options upfront were severely depleted with Wesley Moraes and Keinan Davis out injured while Jonathan Kodjia ’ s departure was being worked on in the background .
Villa snapped up Mbwana Samatta from Genk and Borja Baston from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also reportedly of interest to Newcastle , West Ham and Crystal Palace , stayed put .
It was claimed Chelsea ’ s demands of up to £45m priced potential suitors out of a move .
The 26-year-old enters the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge in the summer and the Sun is reporting Chelsea will cut their valuation in order to force a sale .
Batshuayi is reportedly keen on staying put until the end of his contract , at which point he can walk away on a free transfer .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ exit before next season as he plays second fiddle to Tammy Abraham for Frank Lampard ’ s side .

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Chelsea are ready to slash their asking price for Michy Batshuayi to sell the Aston Villa-linked striker striker in the summer, according to reports.
Batshuayi, the Belgium international, was linked with a move to Villa in the January transfer window to add a much-needed boost to Dean Smith’s attacking arsenal.
The head coach’s options upfront were severely depleted with Wesley Moraes and Keinan Davis out injured while Jonathan Kodjia’s departure was being worked on in the background.
Villa snapped up Mbwana Samatta from Genk and Borja Baston from Swansea City and Batshuayi, who was also reportedly of interest to Newcastle, West Ham and Crystal Palace, stayed put.
It was claimed Chelsea’s demands of up to £45m priced potential suitors out of a move.
The 26-year-old enters the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge in the summer and the Sun is reporting Chelsea will cut their valuation in order to force a sale.
Batshuayi is reportedly keen on staying put until the end of his contract, at which point he can walk away on a free transfer.
But he could be tempted by an exit before next season as he plays second fiddle to Tammy Abraham for Frank Lampard’s side.


birminghammail--2020-03-02--Full Alton Towers statement as 39 guests assessed after water park closed

The waterpark at Alton Towers has been closed after staff and guests reported `` irritation '' to their eyes and throat .
Emergency services were first called to the Staffordshire theme park at lunchtime on Monday .
An investigation is now under way to find out the cause .
A spokesman for the resort said a decision was taken to close at about 1pm .
Medical staff then assessed 39 people , including six children , on-site but they had `` all been discharged with no treatment required '' , the park said .
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about 1.50pm after reports of both staff and guests `` with irritation to the eyes and throat '' .
A fire service spokesman said crews were `` carrying out an assessment '' .
Staffordshire Police confirmed their officers attended after being alerted at 1.45pm by West Midlands Ambulance Service ( WMAS ) .
Medics arrived at about 1.30pm and an air ambulance was sent to the scene .
An Alton Towers Resort spokeswoman said they took the decision to close the waterpark after a `` small number of people reported irritation of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` The fire brigade , WMAS and Staffordshire Police attended the resort , as is standard for any site where chemicals are used .
`` Thirty-nine people , including six children , were assessed by medical staff but all have been discharged with no treatment required .
`` We are helping the fire brigade with their ongoing investigation . ''

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The waterpark at Alton Towers has been closed after staff and guests reported "irritation" to their eyes and throat.
Emergency services were first called to the Staffordshire theme park at lunchtime on Monday.
An investigation is now under way to find out the cause.
A spokesman for the resort said a decision was taken to close at about 1pm.
Medical staff then assessed 39 people, including six children, on-site but they had "all been discharged with no treatment required", the park said.
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the site at about 1.50pm after reports of both staff and guests "with irritation to the eyes and throat".
A fire service spokesman said crews were "carrying out an assessment".
Staffordshire Police confirmed their officers attended after being alerted at 1.45pm by West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS).
Medics arrived at about 1.30pm and an air ambulance was sent to the scene.
An Alton Towers Resort spokeswoman said they took the decision to close the waterpark after a "small number of people reported irritation of the eyes and throat".
She added: "The fire brigade, WMAS and Staffordshire Police attended the resort, as is standard for any site where chemicals are used.
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"Thirty-nine people, including six children, were assessed by medical staff but all have been discharged with no treatment required.
"We are helping the fire brigade with their ongoing investigation."


birminghammail--2020-03-02--Children 'coronavirus game' sweeps school playgrounds as parents warned

Children at UK schools are playing the `` coronavirus game '' , as public conversation continues to be dominated by fears around the spread of the illness .
One mother described it as `` heartbreaking '' that this is the reality in her daughter 's central London primary school , and another said she believed it is how children are attempting to `` process current affairs and fears '' .
BBC Asia Pacific editor Celia Hatton said the game had been explained to a fellow parent by a pupil who said it involves being sent to an area of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with no human rights '' .
Describing the message she had been sent , she told the BBC 's global news podcast : `` The parent said 'How was school ' and the kid says 'Great , we played coronavirus ' and the parent says 'what 's that ? '
and the kid says 'You breathe on people and they have to be locked in the zone ' - that 's the climbing frame at the school playground - 'for the rest of lunchtime with no human rights ' .
`` So this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ central London .
`` I mean it 's funny but it 's also kind of heartbreaking that this is the case . ''
She said there is a `` real problem '' with children of Asian ethnicity being `` shunned '' in schools around the world as a result of the virus , which was first detected in the Chinese city of Wuhan .
Responding to the podcast , another mother said her son had also described the game to her .
She tweeted : `` My son ( at a rural primary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game ' to me last week .
`` This is how kids process current affairs and fears . ''

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Children at UK schools are playing the "coronavirus game", as public conversation continues to be dominated by fears around the spread of the illness.
One mother described it as "heartbreaking" that this is the reality in her daughter's central London primary school, and another said she believed it is how children are attempting to "process current affairs and fears".
BBC Asia Pacific editor Celia Hatton said the game had been explained to a fellow parent by a pupil who said it involves being sent to an area of the playground "for the rest of lunchtime with no human rights".
Describing the message she had been sent, she told the BBC's global news podcast: "The parent said 'How was school' and the kid says 'Great, we played coronavirus' and the parent says 'what's that?' and the kid says 'You breathe on people and they have to be locked in the zone' - that's the climbing frame at the school playground - 'for the rest of lunchtime with no human rights'.
"So this is what children are actually playing in central London.
"I mean it's funny but it's also kind of heartbreaking that this is the case."
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She said there is a "real problem" with children of Asian ethnicity being "shunned" in schools around the world as a result of the virus, which was first detected in the Chinese city of Wuhan.
Responding to the podcast, another mother said her son had also described the game to her.
She tweeted: "My son (at a rural primary) explained the rules of the 'Coronavirus game' to me last week.
"Basically tag x stuck in the mud.
"This is how kids process current affairs and fears."


birminghammail--2020-03-02--Murder accused fatally stabbed dad-of-two Dale Grice in Kingstanding - then went to buy beer, court

Murder accused fatally stabbed dad-of-two Dale Grice in Kingstanding - then went to buy beer, court told

A man murdered a much-loved father-of-two after a drink-fuelled row in Kingstanding and then fled the scene and bought beer , a court heard .
Ravinder Heer stabbed Dale Grice in the back as the two confronted each other outside a home in Cooksey Lane , where mourners had gathered following a funeral .
The 37-year-old , from Walsall , has denied murder , claiming he acted in self defence .
The brief fight took place at around 7am on Saturday , September 7 , Birmingham Crown Court heard .
The previous evening Heer had rowed with his girlfriend , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drinking at his home in Pimpernell Drive , Walsall , he went to confront his partner , who was at her mother Larissa Lindon 's property on Cooksey Lane .
A number of people had been drinking and socialising throughout the night at the home following the funeral of a family friend .
Upon arrival Heer kerbed his car puncturing one of the tyres .
He then barged his way into the kitchen but was soon 'bundled out ' by Ms Lindon after showing her the knife he had in his jacket .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ home but this time went up to 32-year-old Mr Grice , who had been sitting on a breakfast bar stool .
`` The two of them came forehead-to-forehead , '' said Rachel Brand , prosecuting , as she opened the trial on Monday , March 2 .
`` Words are exchanged and Dale Grice says : ' I think we should take this outside ' .
Both walked out of the house , firstly into the yard and then the street . ''
Ms Brand continued : `` Maybe Dale Grice was perfectly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defendant .
He too had been drinking and had consumed some drugs .
Perhaps Dale Grice had n't heard other people saying he had a knife .
The two men squared up to each other .
`` Possibly Dale Grice swung the first punch but that was met almost immediately with the defendant swinging the knife and stabbing Dale Grice in his back .
The fight was over .
Dale Grice almost immediately collapsed .
The colour had drained from him as he fell to the ground . ''
Emergency services were called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victim but he was pronounced dead at the scene at 7.32am .
`` We are not suggesting the defendant set out that morning to kill Dale Grice , '' said Ms Brand .
`` What happened , we say , is that the defendant was aggressive and belligerent from the beginning .
The moment he arrived he wanted to fight someone and he chose Dale Grice .
`` He intended to stab Dale Grice and he did so .
He may regret that now . ''
Heer sped off from the scene in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far ' due to the punctured tyre and abandoned it on Queslett Road , the court heard .
CCTV captured him buying Stella Artois from a Spar and then , when he had finished that , attempting to buy more beer from another convenience shop .
Heer headed for his parents ' home on Valley Road in Hamstead , but police were already waiting and arrested him .
On the way to custody he said : 'Are you telling me Dale Grice is dead ? '
even though police had not mentioned the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ station Heer banged his head on the desk and told one officer that what happened 'had been an accident ' , jurors were told .
The jury was shown photographs of the scene as well as one of the boot of Heer 's car which contained the knife that inflicted the fatal wound to Mr Grice .
Ms Brand also held the kitchen blade up for them to see and played CCTV footage showing Heer 's movements after the incident .
The prosecutor read out an initial statement made by the defendant which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got to the address ( at Cooksey Lane ) Dale Grice began shouting at me and pushing me out of the address .
He then began punching and hitting me .
`` I was trying to get away from him .
I was scared as he 's a big guy and I was not sure if he had any weapons on him .
I saw him go for something in his clothes .
I thought he had a weapon on him .
I was really scared . ''
Ms Brand said the statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notably failed to mention the fact Mr Grice had been stabbed .

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A man murdered a much-loved father-of-two after a drink-fuelled row in Kingstanding and then fled the scene and bought beer, a court heard.
Ravinder Heer stabbed Dale Grice in the back as the two confronted each other outside a home in Cooksey Lane, where mourners had gathered following a funeral.
The 37-year-old, from Walsall, has denied murder, claiming he acted in self defence.
The brief fight took place at around 7am on Saturday, September 7, Birmingham Crown Court heard. The previous evening Heer had rowed with his girlfriend, Remy Connor, over text.
After drinking at his home in Pimpernell Drive, Walsall, he went to confront his partner, who was at her mother Larissa Lindon's property on Cooksey Lane. A number of people had been drinking and socialising throughout the night at the home following the funeral of a family friend.
Upon arrival Heer kerbed his car puncturing one of the tyres. He then barged his way into the kitchen but was soon 'bundled out' by Ms Lindon after showing her the knife he had in his jacket.
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Heer forced his way back into the home but this time went up to 32-year-old Mr Grice, who had been sitting on a breakfast bar stool.
"The two of them came forehead-to-forehead," said Rachel Brand, prosecuting, as she opened the trial on Monday, March 2.
"Words are exchanged and Dale Grice says: 'I think we should take this outside'. Both walked out of the house, firstly into the yard and then the street."
Ms Brand continued: "Maybe Dale Grice was perfectly prepared to have a fist-fight with the defendant. He too had been drinking and had consumed some drugs. Perhaps Dale Grice hadn't heard other people saying he had a knife. The two men squared up to each other.
"Possibly Dale Grice swung the first punch but that was met almost immediately with the defendant swinging the knife and stabbing Dale Grice in his back. The fight was over. Dale Grice almost immediately collapsed. The colour had drained from him as he fell to the ground."
Emergency services were called and attempts were made to revive the victim but he was pronounced dead at the scene at 7.32am.
"We are not suggesting the defendant set out that morning to kill Dale Grice," said Ms Brand.
"What happened, we say, is that the defendant was aggressive and belligerent from the beginning. The moment he arrived he wanted to fight someone and he chose Dale Grice.
"He intended to stab Dale Grice and he did so. He may regret that now."
Heer sped off from the scene in his car but 'couldn't drive it far' due to the punctured tyre and abandoned it on Queslett Road, the court heard. CCTV captured him buying Stella Artois from a Spar and then, when he had finished that, attempting to buy more beer from another convenience shop.
Heer headed for his parents' home on Valley Road in Hamstead, but police were already waiting and arrested him.
On the way to custody he said: 'Are you telling me Dale Grice is dead?' even though police had not mentioned the name to him. Then at the station Heer banged his head on the desk and told one officer that what happened 'had been an accident', jurors were told.
The jury was shown photographs of the scene as well as one of the boot of Heer's car which contained the knife that inflicted the fatal wound to Mr Grice. Ms Brand also held the kitchen blade up for them to see and played CCTV footage showing Heer's movements after the incident.
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The prosecutor read out an initial statement made by the defendant which said: "As soon as I got to the address (at Cooksey Lane) Dale Grice began shouting at me and pushing me out of the address. He then began punching and hitting me.
"I was trying to get away from him. I was scared as he's a big guy and I was not sure if he had any weapons on him. I saw him go for something in his clothes. I thought he had a weapon on him. I was really scared."
Ms Brand said the statement contained a number of 'untruths' and notably failed to mention the fact Mr Grice had been stabbed.
(Proceeding)


birminghammail--2020-03-03--'I don't love myself' - Alison Hammond sobs on Celebs Go Dating after heartbreaking admission

Alison Hammond broke down on Celebs Go Dating as she revealed to experts she `` does n't love herself '' .
Brummie TV personality Alison shot to fame on Big Brother in the early 2000s and now enjoys a regular stint on This Morning .
Affable Alison , who is renowned for her hilarious antics , chaotic interviews and brilliant corresponding on the ITV1 daytime favourite , signed up for the E4 show last year .
The 45-year-old was on the show looking for love , but viewers watched on as she wept following one date .
Appearing opposite Paul @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was told by the latter she was n't trying hard enough .
“ [ There ’ s always ] an emphasis placed on somebody else having a great time , ” Anna said .
“ If someone does present [ themselves ] with such great joy , as you do , we always wonder if there ’ s a reason for that masking anything .
`` Have you ever felt any hurt through a relationship ?
” Through tears , Alison responded : “ Just with my dad… it ’ s just abandonment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for my mum , I wanted her to be happy , because he wasn ’ t there for her.
” '' “ I think that ’ s the reason why I put on so much weight , because I don ’ t care , I don ’ t love myself , '' she continued , heartbreakingly .
`` Maybe I ’ m not ready for a relationship yet .
Because I don ’ t love me . ''
While appearing on This Morning alongside Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield yesterday , she revealed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show has been unsuccessful .
The former Big Brother star revealed she was left “ absolutely devastated ” and headed straight to the gym after James Lock , 33 , told her she is his “ perfect girlfriend…personality-wise.
” She said : “ I fell in love with James Lock .
I was like , this Greek god is on the show .
He made my heart sing .
“ He actually said , 'Alison , you 're my perfect girlfriend personality-wise . '
- I was absolutely devastated .
“ So I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
So personality-wise I 'm his perfect girl .
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Alison Hammond broke down on Celebs Go Dating as she revealed to experts she "doesn't love herself".
Brummie TV personality Alison shot to fame on Big Brother in the early 2000s and now enjoys a regular stint on This Morning.
Affable Alison, who is renowned for her hilarious antics, chaotic interviews and brilliant corresponding on the ITV1 daytime favourite, signed up for the E4 show last year.
The 45-year-old was on the show looking for love, but viewers watched on as she wept following one date.
Appearing opposite Paul Carrick Brunson and Anna Williamson, Alison was told by the latter she wasn't trying hard enough.
“[There’s always] an emphasis placed on somebody else having a great time,” Anna said.
“If someone does present [themselves] with such great joy, as you do, we always wonder if there’s a reason for that masking anything.
"Have you ever felt any hurt through a relationship?”
Through tears, Alison responded: “Just with my dad… it’s just abandonment issues.
“I was always happy for my mum, I wanted her to be happy, because he wasn’t there for her.”
"“I think that’s the reason why I put on so much weight, because I don’t care, I don’t love myself," she continued, heartbreakingly.
"Maybe I’m not ready for a relationship yet. Because I don’t love me."
While appearing on This Morning alongside Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield yesterday, she revealed that her time on the E4 dating show has been unsuccessful.
The former Big Brother star revealed she was left “absolutely devastated” and headed straight to the gym after James Lock, 33, told her she is his “perfect girlfriend…personality-wise.”
She said: “I fell in love with James Lock. I was like, this Greek god is on the show. He made my heart sing.
“He actually said, 'Alison, you're my perfect girlfriend personality-wise.' - I was absolutely devastated.
“So I went to the gym and worked out! So personality-wise I'm his perfect girl.”


birminghammail--2020-03-03--NHS prescription charges will rise next month - here's how much you'll pay

Prescription charges are set to soar to £9.15 per item in April as NHS charges rise again for millions of patients - with many already fearing the coronavirus outbreak .
The prescription charge in England will rise by 15p on April 1 - up from the current £9 .
The Government has announced that the price will increase from Wednesday , April 1 , while charges for wigs and fabric supports , such as spinal aids , will also leap in line with inflation , the Mirror reports .
Surgical bras will jump to £30.05 , abdominal or spinal supports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( ie , synthetic ) wigs will increase to £74.15 , partial human hair wigs will increase to £196.40 and full bespoke human hair wigs will rise to £287.20 .
The charges only apply to patients in England , with prescriptions free in Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland .
The cost of prescription pre-payment certificates ( PPC ) will also rise in April .
The three-month PPC will increase by 55p to £29.65 while the 12-month PPC will increase by £1.90 to £105.90 .
How to best the price rise If medication @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ask a chemist how much you could save by buying without prescription .
This is because counter medications are sold at the RRP , not the minimum prescription charge , and so if the RRP of your medication is lower , you could pay the cheaper price instead .
An example of this is a pack of antihistamine hay fever tablets - which would cost £9 through a prescriiption .
However , over-the-counter costs are around £1.39 .
If you are under 16 or over 60 , aged 16-18 and in full-time education @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Exemption certificate ) , or on income support , you can get free prescriptions .
All you need to do is tick the relevant box on the back of your prescription form when you pick your medicine up from the pharmacist .
You are also entitled to free prescriptions if you or your partner – including civil partner – receives the following : If you need more than 12 prescribed medicines each year , you could save money with a 12-month Prescription Prepayment Certificate ( PPC ) .
You can also buy a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money if you need more than three prescribed medicines in three months .
GPs tend to distribute prescriptions one-by-one - or each time you have an appointment , but , if you regularly require the same medication , you can make savings by requesting them in bulk .
You 'll have to ask your GP to authorise this first , but , if you have a repeat prescription , instead of paying £9 each time , you 'll just pay once .
5 .
Do n't fall for the brand name trick Nurofen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Clarityn cost as much as almost eight times what you 'd pay for supermarket and chemists ' own brands – despite being exactly as effective at treating pain , hay fever and colds .
Research has found many big brand products also have precisely the same ingredients as their cheaper alternatives – meaning you 're paying for packaging and marketing and nothing more .
If you suffer from certain medical conditions , you may entitled to free NHS prescriptions in the UK .
To claim this , you 'll need a Medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must be applied for through the NHS - ask your GP for an application form .
Sufferers of conditions such as diabetes , epilepsy , Addison 's Disease , cancer and any continuing physical disabilities qualify for this .
If you 're on a low income , the NHS Low Income scheme could help you pay for all or some of your health costs .
Anyone can apply as long as they do n't have savings or investments over a certain limit .
How much help you get will depend on your household @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get help if you or your partner ( or both ) have more than : • £16,000 in savings , investments or property ( not including the place where you live ) • £23,250 in savings , investments or property if you live permanently in a care home ( £24,000 if you live in Wales ) .
If you 're on any support plans in part 2 of this guide , you do not need to apply as you already qualify for free healthcare .
Through the scheme , you could get financial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travel to receive NHS treatment To apply for the Low Income scheme ( HC2 certificate ) , you 'll have to complete a HC1 form , which is available from your local Jobcentre Plus or NHS hospital .
Your doctor , dentist or optician may be able to give you one , too .
You can also get an HC1 form by calling 0300 123 0849 .

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Prescription charges are set to soar to £9.15 per item in April as NHS charges rise again for millions of patients - with many already fearing the coronavirus outbreak.
The prescription charge in England will rise by 15p on April 1 - up from the current £9.
The Government has announced that the price will increase from Wednesday, April 1, while charges for wigs and fabric supports, such as spinal aids, will also leap in line with inflation, the Mirror reports .
Surgical bras will jump to £30.05, abdominal or spinal supports will rise to £45.35, stock-size modacrylic (ie, synthetic) wigs will increase to £74.15, partial human hair wigs will increase to £196.40 and full bespoke human hair wigs will rise to £287.20.
The charges only apply to patients in England, with prescriptions free in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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The cost of prescription pre-payment certificates (PPC) will also rise in April. The three-month PPC will increase by 55p to £29.65 while the 12-month PPC will increase by £1.90 to £105.90.
Prescription charges
Single charge: £9.15
3-month PPC: £29.65
12-month PPC: £105.90
Wigs and fabric supports
Surgical brassiere: £30.05
Abdominal or spinal support: £45.35
Stock modacrylic wig: £74.15
Partial human hair wig: £196.40
Full bespoke human hair wig: £287.20
(Image: Getty)
How to best the price rise
1. Prescriptions aren't cheapest
If medication is available 'over the counter', ask a chemist how much you could save by buying without prescription.
This is because counter medications are sold at the RRP, not the minimum prescription charge, and so if the RRP of your medication is lower, you could pay the cheaper price instead.
An example of this is a pack of antihistamine hay fever tablets - which would cost £9 through a prescriiption. However, over-the-counter costs are around £1.39.
2. Am I entitled to free prescriptions?
If you are under 16 or over 60, aged 16-18 and in full-time education, pregnant (and hold a Maternity Exemption certificate ), or on income support, you can get free prescriptions.
All you need to do is tick the relevant box on the back of your prescription form when you pick your medicine up from the pharmacist.
You are also entitled to free prescriptions if you or your partner – including civil partner – receives the following:
Income Support
Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, or
Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
Universal Credit
3. NHS pre-paid prescriptions
If you need more than 12 prescribed medicines each year, you could save money with a 12-month Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC).
You can also buy a three-month PPC, which will save you money if you need more than three prescribed medicines in three months.
4. Bulk buy
GPs tend to distribute prescriptions one-by-one - or each time you have an appointment, but, if you regularly require the same medication, you can make savings by requesting them in bulk.
You'll have to ask your GP to authorise this first, but, if you have a repeat prescription, instead of paying £9 each time, you'll just pay once.
5. Don't fall for the brand name trick
Nurofen, Lemsip, Anadin, Sudafed, and Clarityn cost as much as almost eight times what you'd pay for supermarket and chemists' own brands – despite being exactly as effective at treating pain, hay fever and colds.
Research has found many big brand products also have precisely the same ingredients as their cheaper alternatives – meaning you're paying for packaging and marketing and nothing more.
6. Check if you're exempt from charges
If you suffer from certain medical conditions, you may entitled to free NHS prescriptions in the UK. To claim this, you'll need a Medical Exemption Certificate (EC92A) - which must be applied for through the NHS - ask your GP for an application form.
Sufferers of conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy, Addison's Disease, cancer and any continuing physical disabilities qualify for this.
7. Apply for the Low Income scheme
If you're on a low income, the NHS Low Income scheme could help you pay for all or some of your health costs.
Anyone can apply as long as they don't have savings or investments over a certain limit. How much help you get will depend on your household income and outgoings.
You can't get help if you or your partner (or both) have more than:
£16,000 in savings, investments or property (not including the place where you live)
£23,250 in savings, investments or property if you live permanently in a care home (£24,000 if you live in Wales).
If you're on any support plans in part 2 of this guide, you do not need to apply as you already qualify for free healthcare.
Through the scheme, you could get financial help towards:
NHS prescriptions
NHS dental treatment
sight tests, glasses and contact lenses
necessary costs of travel to receive NHS treatment
NHS wigs and fabric supports
To apply for the Low Income scheme (HC2 certificate), you'll have to complete a HC1 form, which is available from your local Jobcentre Plus or NHS hospital.
Your doctor, dentist or optician may be able to give you one, too. You can also get an HC1 form by calling 0300 123 0849.


birminghammail--2020-03-03--Lorraine Kelly reveals miscarriage trauma in emotional plea after 'difficult time'

Telly favourite Lorraine Kelly has spoken about the `` difficult time '' she experienced after she had a miscarriage .
The TV star and her husband Steve Smith lost a baby when their daughter Rosie , 25 , was five years old , and said it helped her to speak openly about it .
Speaking to Giovanna Fletcher on the Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast , she said : `` That was a really difficult time and I think , yes of course we should absolutely sympathise with the women who go through this , but nobody asked after Steve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ? '
The only people who did , funnily enough , were friends that experienced it themselves and sadly as we know , far too many people experience it .
`` I think we 've got to be a bit more considerate about everyone and not just partners but extended family . ''
She added : `` It was really sad but what did help me though was being open and talking about it at the time , because obviously I 'm off work and you need to tell people why .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the response I got from viewers was unbelievable .
`` I thought it was important to be honest .
I felt we had to because viewers were asking what was wrong .
`` We were just inundated with letters and really brave women sharing their experience with me .
Really heartfelt .
People took a lot of time and trouble . ''
Giovanna Fletcher 's Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast is available from acast.com .

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Telly favourite Lorraine Kelly has spoken about the "difficult time" she experienced after she had a miscarriage.
The TV star and her husband Steve Smith lost a baby when their daughter Rosie, 25, was five years old, and said it helped her to speak openly about it.
Speaking to Giovanna Fletcher on the Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast, she said: "That was a really difficult time and I think, yes of course we should absolutely sympathise with the women who go through this, but nobody asked after Steve.
"Nobody ever said 'How are you?' The only people who did, funnily enough, were friends that experienced it themselves and sadly as we know, far too many people experience it.
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"I think we've got to be a bit more considerate about everyone and not just partners but extended family."
She added: "It was really sad but what did help me though was being open and talking about it at the time, because obviously I'm off work and you need to tell people why.
"That wasn't easy, but the response I got from viewers was unbelievable.
"I thought it was important to be honest. I felt we had to because viewers were asking what was wrong.
"We were just inundated with letters and really brave women sharing their experience with me. Really heartfelt. People took a lot of time and trouble."
Giovanna Fletcher's Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast is available from acast.com.


birminghammail--2020-03-03--Jordon Ibe banned from driving and fined £7,500 after ploughing Bentley into coffee shop

Premier League footballer Jordan Ibe has been banned from driving and fined £7,500 after crashing his Bentley into a coffee shop and driving off , causing thousands of pounds of damage .
The Bournemouth winger , 24 , also struck a Mercedes car when he smashed into The Pantry on Plaistow Lane in Bromley , south east London , shortly before 5am on July 30 .
Ibe admitted a charge of careless driving and was found guilty of one count of failing to stop after an accident at a court hearing in February .
He was handed a 16-month driving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hearing at Bromley Magistrates ' Court on Tuesday .
The Bournemouth midfielder , 24 , was accused of driving off after ploughing into The Pantry on Plaistow Lane in Bromley , south London , in the early hours of July 30 .
Ibe signed for the Cherries from Liverpool , having spent time on loan at Birmingham City during 2014 , when he made 11 appearances for the Blues .
The shop was so badly damaged the entire shop front had to be removed from its foundations to render it safe .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also suffered minor damage .
Ibe signed for Bournemouth from Liverpool in 2016 for a reported £15 million fee .

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Premier League footballer Jordan Ibe has been banned from driving and fined £7,500 after crashing his Bentley into a coffee shop and driving off, causing thousands of pounds of damage.
The Bournemouth winger, 24, also struck a Mercedes car when he smashed into The Pantry on Plaistow Lane in Bromley, south east London, shortly before 5am on July 30.
Ibe admitted a charge of careless driving and was found guilty of one count of failing to stop after an accident at a court hearing in February.
He was handed a 16-month driving disqualification and 12-month community order at a hearing at Bromley Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
The Bournemouth midfielder, 24, was accused of driving off after ploughing into The Pantry on Plaistow Lane in Bromley, south London, in the early hours of July 30.
Ibe signed for the Cherries from Liverpool, having spent time on loan at Birmingham City during 2014, when he made 11 appearances for the Blues.
The shop was so badly damaged the entire shop front had to be removed from its foundations to render it safe.
A Mercedes parked in front of the shop also suffered minor damage.
Ibe signed for Bournemouth from Liverpool in 2016 for a reported £15 million fee.


birminghammail--2020-03-03--Lorry driver rumbled by police who spot 'Transit van hanging out the back'

A lorry driver was pulled over by cops for driving along the road - with a Transit van `` hanging @ @ @ @ @ '' .
Shocking images show two of the van 's front wheels dangling dangerously over @ @ @ @ @ 's container .
Traffic cops stopped the motorist immediately after spotting him in Knowsley , @ @ @ @ @ .
They examined the vehicle and served the driver , who 's from St Helens @ @ @ @ @ noticing a number of dangerous defects .
Merseyside Police 's unit at Knowsley posted the @ @ @ @ @ a bid to warn other users about road safety .

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A lorry driver was pulled over by cops for driving along the road - with a Transit van "hanging out the back of it".
Shocking images show two of the van's front wheels dangling dangerously over the edge of the truck's container.
Traffic cops stopped the motorist immediately after spotting him in Knowsley, Merseyside, on February 27.
They examined the vehicle and served the driver, who's from St Helens, a prohibition notice after noticing a number of dangerous defects.
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Merseyside Police's unit at Knowsley posted the incident on social media in a bid to warn other users about road safety.


birminghammail--2020-03-03--How to stream live coverage of West Brom v Newcastle United

West Brom welcome Newcastle United to The Hawthorns on Tuesday night with a place in the quarter finals of the FA Cup on the line .
The Baggies will hope to be playing the Magpies in the Premier League next term , and the league will continue to take precedence over all else .
Slaven Bilic didn ’ t down play the importance of the tie for the club , though ; this will be an opportunity for a number of squad players to prove points , and strong form in the competition can aid their Championship promotion push .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the north east in poor form - having won one of their last ten top flight matches - but heavily backed by an army of over 5,000 supporters .
Here is how you can follow the action .
This is your round up of all things West Brom ; the one-stop shop that will keep you updated on the latest goings on at the club and beyond .
Transfers , injuries , match-days and managers , we ’ ve got you covered .
We ’ ll be bringing the very latest on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clock .
Make sure you keep yourself updated with our handy daily catch up ... • Bilic has his say after Baggies defeat - READ • The player ratings from The Hawthorns - READ 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 The BBC and BT Sport initially decided against Albion and Newcastle as a tie they would be broadcasting .
BT have Portsmouth v @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be showing Derby County v Manchester United on Thursday .
BBC have the rights to the matches on Tuesday ( Chelsea v Liverpool ) and Wednesday ( Sheffield Wednesday v Manchester City ) .
Only last week , though , they announced that supporters of either side who can ’ t be in attendance - or indeed neutrals that hold an interest in the fixture - will be able to stream the tie via the red button on BBC One and also via BBC iPlayer ( The FA Cup Channel ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ app .
If you can ’ t get yourself in front of a telly to watch Albion take on the Magpies , then you can tune in for live commentary via radio .
BBC Radio 5Live will have coverage of Chelsea v Liverpool from Stamford Bridge , but over on BBC Radio 5Live Sports Extra they ’ ll be providing coverage from The Hawthorns .
Coverage for the 8pm kick off begins just before , at 7:55pm .
BirminghamLive will be providing live updates via their match-day liveblog from 5pm .
You can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ throughout the evening , and we ’ ll be bringing you the very latest from the post-match press conferences of both managers , Slaven Bilic and Steve Bruce , once the game has been decided - be that in normal time , extra time or after a penalty shoot-out !

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West Brom welcome Newcastle United to The Hawthorns on Tuesday night with a place in the quarter finals of the FA Cup on the line.
The Baggies will hope to be playing the Magpies in the Premier League next term, and the league will continue to take precedence over all else.
Slaven Bilic didn’t down play the importance of the tie for the club, though; this will be an opportunity for a number of squad players to prove points, and strong form in the competition can aid their Championship promotion push.
The visitors travel to the Midlands from the north east in poor form - having won one of their last ten top flight matches - but heavily backed by an army of over 5,000 supporters.
Here is how you can follow the action.
Television
The BBC and BT Sport initially decided against Albion and Newcastle as a tie they would be broadcasting.
BT have Portsmouth v Arsenal on Monday evening, and also will be showing Derby County v Manchester United on Thursday. BBC have the rights to the matches on Tuesday (Chelsea v Liverpool) and Wednesday (Sheffield Wednesday v Manchester City).
Only last week, though, they announced that supporters of either side who can’t be in attendance - or indeed neutrals that hold an interest in the fixture - will be able to stream the tie via the red button on BBC One and also via BBC iPlayer (The FA Cup Channel), the BBC Sport website and the official app.
(Image: James Baylis - AMA/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images)
Radio
If you can’t get yourself in front of a telly to watch Albion take on the Magpies, then you can tune in for live commentary via radio.
BBC Radio 5Live will have coverage of Chelsea v Liverpool from Stamford Bridge, but over on BBC Radio 5Live Sports Extra they’ll be providing coverage from The Hawthorns.
Coverage for the 8pm kick off begins just before, at 7:55pm.
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Elsewhere
BirminghamLive will be providing live updates via their match-day liveblog from 5pm.
You can get Albion biased coverage and goal alerts throughout the evening, and we’ll be bringing you the very latest from the post-match press conferences of both managers, Slaven Bilic and Steve Bruce, once the game has been decided - be that in normal time, extra time or after a penalty shoot-out!


birminghammail--2020-03-03--'Phenomenal' - The Birmingham City player who has caught the eye of Leicester City boss Brendan Rodg

'Phenomenal' - The Birmingham City player who has caught the eye of Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers expects his Leicester City team to have to cope with a direct approach from Birmingham City – decorated by a little stardust .
Asked about Wednesday night ’ s impending Fifth Round FA Cup tie the Foxes boss referred to Blues ’ unbeaten run which stretches back more than two months .
And like everyone in the Premier League he revealed an appreciation for Blues ’ crown jewel , Jude Bellingham .
The former Liverpool and Celtic manager was fulsome in his praise of the young attacker .
“ You have got a Midlands derby against a team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has shown that , ” he said .
“ They are a resilient team that hasn ’ t lost many games in the last 13-14 games or so .
“ They have got some very good players , they play a certain style , you could argue they are better away from home than at home , they play quite direct , on the counter attack .
“ They have got some talented players , particularly the young boy Bellingham who at 16 years of age is an absolutely phenomenal player .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how tough that is , to play week in week out at that level and for a kid of 16-years-of-age to show that sort of quality and personality and talent alongside that is incredible really .
“ We have to be mindful of that but for us we know if we can bring our A game into any game we have a chance of winning , our job is to get into the quarter final.
” Blues will be hoping to reach the quarter final for the first time since 2011 – the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Rodgers ’ made the last four of the Carabao Cup this season and are determined to make up for missing out on a day at Wembley .
“ You ’ ve got to stay calm with it but at times you have to be harsh to be clear – this is elite sport , ” Rodgers said .
“ You can ’ t dance around the truth .
“ The game ’ s about confidence and when you lose some games , the confidence can be dented .
That ’ s the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pick players up whose confidence may have dropped .
“ In football you are never going to have it all your own way .
“ Up until the middle of December was great for us but then you have to suffer .
That is important because suffering will make you better .
“ We have to learn from that and that is the mentality you need to play in the position of the table you want to be in .
“ This is the great challenge that we have now going into this @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Brendan Rodgers expects his Leicester City team to have to cope with a direct approach from Birmingham City – decorated by a little stardust.
Asked about Wednesday night’s impending Fifth Round FA Cup tie the Foxes boss referred to Blues’ unbeaten run which stretches back more than two months.
And like everyone in the Premier League he revealed an appreciation for Blues ’ crown jewel, Jude Bellingham.
The former Liverpool and Celtic manager was fulsome in his praise of the young attacker.
“You have got a Midlands derby against a team that will be tough, their form has shown that,” he said.
“They are a resilient team that hasn’t lost many games in the last 13-14 games or so.
“They have got some very good players, they play a certain style, you could argue they are better away from home than at home, they play quite direct, on the counter attack.
“They have got some talented players, particularly the young boy Bellingham who at 16 years of age is an absolutely phenomenal player.
“Having worked in the Championship and understanding how tough that is, to play week in week out at that level and for a kid of 16-years-of-age to show that sort of quality and personality and talent alongside that is incredible really.
“We have to be mindful of that but for us we know if we can bring our A game into any game we have a chance of winning, our job is to get into the quarter final.”
Blues will be hoping to reach the quarter final for the first time since 2011 – the same year they won the League Cup.
Rodgers’ made the last four of the Carabao Cup this season and are determined to make up for missing out on a day at Wembley.
“You’ve got to stay calm with it but at times you have to be harsh to be clear – this is elite sport,” Rodgers said. “You can’t dance around the truth.
“The game’s about confidence and when you lose some games, the confidence can be dented. That’s the management of it. We have to pick players up whose confidence may have dropped.
“In football you are never going to have it all your own way.
“Up until the middle of December was great for us but then you have to suffer. That is important because suffering will make you better.
“We have to learn from that and that is the mentality you need to play in the position of the table you want to be in.
“This is the great challenge that we have now going into this last part of the season.”


birminghammail--2020-03-03--BBC WM star Danny Kelly reveals his new name is Joe Lycett as listeners reveal sleepless nights

BBC WM DJ Danny Kelly came clean on air today - by revealing he had changed his name to Joe Lycett and had not quit the station .
Listeners revealed they 'd had sleepless nights fearing he had been sacked after it had been suggested earlier .
With city comedian Joe Lycett announced on March 1 that he had changed his name by Deed Poll to Hugo Boss , Danny said he jumped at the opportunity to bag the name for himself .
“ I realised there was a gap in the market for a Joe Lycett in the Birmingham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kelly ) told his listeners today .
Yesterday , Warwick-based Danny ended his show by saying : “ Life throws little curve balls every now and then doesn ’ t it .
“ You know how fond I am of the West Midlands and how I feel that you made me so welcome .
But this is the last time you are going to hear Danny Kelly on BBC WM .
“ Tune in tomorrow from 9am and find out who is going to present the mid-morning show .
Thank you for all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The switch came as a huge relief to loyal listeners who feared that Danny had been sacked , having been suspended for a week without pay in 2010 after announcing the death of the Queen .
First caller Keith from Wolverhampton : “ So chuffed you haven ’ t gone .
I ’ ve been all emotional overnight - I was gutted when I heard it .
`` I ’ m just glad that you are still here , Joe.
” The new mid-morning show even had its own special ‘ Mid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ jingle .
Meanwhile , the original Joe Lycett 's official twitter handle @ joelycett now begins with the name Hugo Boss and has a blue tick and the name has been backdated to old tweets , not just new ones .
His single strapline tells 700,000 followers : ' I am the comedian formerly known as Joe Lycett ' .
“ Good morning , This is Joe Lycett and I am here with you until midday .
“ Now I may sound familiar to you and that ’ s because I used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is all a bit complicated but then regular listeners would expect noting less than a lot of complication .
“ After the wonderful Birmingham comic Joe Lycett changed his name to Hugo Boss , I was inspired .
“ So after the show yesterday and whilst the names Lycett and Joe were up for grabs I jumped at the opportunity .
“ Lycett and Joe , both strong names and names I ’ ve admired for years .
“ So I ’ ve signed the official document which has been witnessed by two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I am now known as Joe Lycett .
“ Now please take this seriously as I am deadly serious about it .
“ If you are on the show today , refer to me please by my new name .
“ I am no longer Danny , say ‘ Good morning Joe .
How are you doing Joe ?
’ “ I ’ ve always admired the name Lycett ...
I am the new Joe Lycett in town .
Sorry Hugo , I don ’ t know what you are going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ listeners to call the new Joe Lycett said he had changed his name - to Danny Kelly .
George , Stourbridge : “ It ’ s Danny Kelly Used Cars here - because I saw the name was available and I thought I would take the opportunity to take it .
“ It is a name that has status and heritage in the used car business.
” Debbie in Handsworth said : “ I don ’ t even know who Joe Lycett is .
“ I have grown to love you ( Danny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a time ... all of a sudden you have gone .
I hope ( producer ) Kevin ( Pashby ) is relieved again as I don ’ t know how he was going to stay at the station without you .
“ It was really a shock .
What has gone on .
But it was all worth it just to hear your voice again.
” To which Joe Lycett ( Danny Kelly ) replied : “ I apologise if you had a restless night ’ s sleep.
” Peter , Walsall : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sound just as good as he ( Danny ) was .
Why the new Joe did it Joe Lycett ( Danny Kelly ) told listeners : “ So today I ’ m talking about changing your name and I want your calls and stories about changing your name - when you ’ ve done and how you felt and the trouble it ’ s landed you in .
“ What about those of you who were given names that you hate .
What would you change them to .
“ Who is going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joe Lycett in Birmingham ?
“ Why would you change your name for promotional reasons .
You ’ d have to be crazy to do that.
” First guest Louise Bowers is a senior Deed Poll officer with The UK Deed Poll Service .
She told Joe Lycett ( Danny Kelly ) there were 55,000 name changes a year , from people getting married or divorced etc to children reaching the age of 16 who decide they want to revert back to their birth name .
People sometimes changed their names again after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new name .
When told that he might not get a new passport in time for his holidays in April , Joe Lycett ( Danny Kelly ) said : “ You never know , I may have a change of heart in the next few days.
” Posting a picture of himself with a Hugo Boss suit cover , Paul Chuckle @ PaulChuckle2 tweeted : `` Hi mate just realised I had one of your suit bags which incidentally doubles up as an oversized present holder @ joelycett # HugoBoss obvs I do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ somehow , perhaps taken it by mistake and sorry will return it when I 've done with it . ''
To which Hugo Boss @ joelycett replied : `` My lawyers are about to send you a cease and desist . ''
David Baddiel retweeted the original name-change tweet with the comment : `` The extraordinary and brilliant *commitment* of Joe Lycett .
Sorry , Hugo Boss . ''
Meanwhile , Lycett 's Hugo Boss twitter handle has now received tweets from others hoping he will change his name again - to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been taking legal action against small firms with similar names .

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BBC WM DJ Danny Kelly came clean on air today - by revealing he had changed his name to Joe Lycett and had not quit the station.
Listeners revealed they'd had sleepless nights fearing he had been sacked after it had been suggested earlier.
With city comedian Joe Lycett announced on March 1 that he had changed his name by Deed Poll to Hugo Boss, Danny said he jumped at the opportunity to bag the name for himself.
“I realised there was a gap in the market for a Joe Lycett in the Birmingham,” the new Joe (Danny Kelly) told his listeners today.
Yesterday, Warwick-based Danny ended his show by saying: “Life throws little curve balls every now and then doesn’t it.
“You know how fond I am of the West Midlands and how I feel that you made me so welcome. But this is the last time you are going to hear Danny Kelly on BBC WM.
“Tune in tomorrow from 9am and find out who is going to present the mid-morning show. Thank you for all your calls, text messages and emails.”
The switch came as a huge relief to loyal listeners who feared that Danny had been sacked, having been suspended for a week without pay in 2010 after announcing the death of the Queen.
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
First caller Keith from Wolverhampton: “So chuffed you haven’t gone. I’ve been all emotional overnight - I was gutted when I heard it.
"I’m just glad that you are still here, Joe.”
The new mid-morning show even had its own special ‘Mid mornings on BBC WM with Joe Lycett’ jingle.
Meanwhile, the original Joe Lycett's official twitter handle @joelycett now begins with the name Hugo Boss and has a blue tick and the name has been backdated to old tweets, not just new ones.
His single strapline tells 700,000 followers: 'I am the comedian formerly known as Joe Lycett'.
What Joe Lycett (Danny Kelly) told listeners today
“Good morning, This is Joe Lycett and I am here with you until midday.
“Now I may sound familiar to you and that’s because I used to be Danny Kelly.
“This is all a bit complicated but then regular listeners would expect noting less than a lot of complication.
“After the wonderful Birmingham comic Joe Lycett changed his name to Hugo Boss, I was inspired.
“So after the show yesterday and whilst the names Lycett and Joe were up for grabs I jumped at the opportunity.
“Lycett and Joe, both strong names and names I’ve admired for years.
“So I’ve signed the official document which has been witnessed by two colleagues and the fee has been paid and I am now known as Joe Lycett.
“Now please take this seriously as I am deadly serious about it.
“If you are on the show today, refer to me please by my new name.
“I am no longer Danny, say ‘Good morning Joe. How are you doing Joe?’
“I’ve always admired the name Lycett... I am the new Joe Lycett in town. Sorry Hugo, I don’t know what you are going to go mate.”
Listeners’ reaction
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
One of the first listeners to call the new Joe Lycett said he had changed his name - to Danny Kelly.
George, Stourbridge: “It’s Danny Kelly Used Cars here - because I saw the name was available and I thought I would take the opportunity to take it.
“It is a name that has status and heritage in the used car business.”
Debbie in Handsworth said: “I don’t even know who Joe Lycett is.
“I have grown to love you (Danny) and listening to you all of a time... all of a sudden you have gone. I hope (producer) Kevin (Pashby) is relieved again as I don’t know how he was going to stay at the station without you.
“It was really a shock. What has gone on. But it was all worth it just to hear your voice again.”
To which Joe Lycett (Danny Kelly) replied: “I apologise if you had a restless night’s sleep.”
Peter, Walsall: “I hope you (Joe) sound just as good as he (Danny) was.
Why the new Joe did it
Joe Lycett (Danny Kelly) told listeners: “So today I’m talking about changing your name and I want your calls and stories about changing your name - when you’ve done and how you felt and the trouble it’s landed you in.
“What about those of you who were given names that you hate. What would you change them to.
“Who is going to miss an opportunity to be called Joe Lycett in Birmingham?
“Why would you change your name for promotional reasons. You’d have to be crazy to do that.”
First guest Louise Bowers is a senior Deed Poll officer with The UK Deed Poll Service.
She told Joe Lycett (Danny Kelly) there were 55,000 name changes a year, from people getting married or divorced etc to children reaching the age of 16 who decide they want to revert back to their birth name.
People sometimes changed their names again after becoming unhappy with their first choice of new name.
When told that he might not get a new passport in time for his holidays in April, Joe Lycett (Danny Kelly) said: “You never know, I may have a change of heart in the next few days.”
How comedians reacted
Posting a picture of himself with a Hugo Boss suit cover, Paul Chuckle @PaulChuckle2 tweeted: "Hi mate just realised I had one of your suit bags which incidentally doubles up as an oversized present holder @joelycett #HugoBoss obvs I don't have a suit just the bag somehow, perhaps taken it by mistake and sorry will return it when I've done with it."
To which Hugo Boss @joelycett replied: "My lawyers are about to send you a cease and desist."
David Baddiel retweeted the original name-change tweet with the comment: "The extraordinary and brilliant *commitment* of Joe Lycett. Sorry, Hugo Boss."
Meanwhile, Lycett's Hugo Boss twitter handle has now received tweets from others hoping he will change his name again - to take on other famous companies said to have been taking legal action against small firms with similar names.


birminghammail--2020-03-03--Sophie Turner 'hated' Jonas Brothers before meeting Joe

Sophie Turner has said she `` hated '' the Jonas Brothers before she met and fell in love with Joe Jonas .
The Game Of Thrones actress , who married the US pop star last year , also said she feels she is `` punching above her league '' with him , although she thought he would `` be a dick '' before she first met him .
Turner told Elle UK magazine : `` My friends and I were not Jonas Brothers fans .
We liked Busted .
`` They had a hit called Year 3000 , it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Then the Jonas Brothers covered the song and made it massive , and Busted broke up .
`` It was all the Jonas Brothers ' fault .
So we hated them . ''
Busted had a hit with Year 3000 in 2003 before splitting in 2005 .
The Jonas Brothers - comprised of Joe and his siblings Nick and Kevin - released their cover version in 2007 .
The British star , 24 , said that when she first met Joe , 30 , she `` expected him to show up with security @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I thought he would be such a dick .
I took all my guy friends with me to meet him , because in the back of my mind I was worried he could be a catfish , or ...
I do n't know what .
I just wanted my guy friends with me .
I had my rugby boys .
I was safe .
`` The best thing was that he did n't bring security . ''
On their first date , she added : `` He brought a friend and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of us .
`` I remember us two spending only a couple of minutes on the dance floor , and then we found a space in the far corner and we just talked .
`` We talked for hours , and hours , and hours .
And I was n't bored .
It was n't contrived , it was n't small talk - it was just so easy .
`` Soon , we were inseparable .
And then I went on tour with him . ''
The couple married in May last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the Billboard Music Awards .
The marriage came 18 months after they announced their engagement in October 2017 , after being in a relationship for more than a year .
Turner , who played Sansa Stark in Game Of Thrones from 2011 until it ended last year , said that not much has changed for her in marriage , apart from `` having this incredible sense of security '' .
`` Just the word 'husband ' and the word 'wife ' - they solidify the relationship . ''
She said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's wonderful .
`` I 'm sure we 'll have our hiccups , but right now the security and the safety are everything . ''
The April issue of Elle UK is available from March 5 .

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Sophie Turner has said she "hated" the Jonas Brothers before she met and fell in love with Joe Jonas.
The Game Of Thrones actress, who married the US pop star last year, also said she feels she is "punching above her league" with him, although she thought he would "be a dick" before she first met him.
Turner told Elle UK magazine: "My friends and I were not Jonas Brothers fans. We liked Busted.
"They had a hit called Year 3000, it was amazing. We were huge fans. Then the Jonas Brothers covered the song and made it massive, and Busted broke up.
"It was all the Jonas Brothers' fault. So we hated them."
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Busted had a hit with Year 3000 in 2003 before splitting in 2005.
The Jonas Brothers - comprised of Joe and his siblings Nick and Kevin - released their cover version in 2007.
The British star, 24, said that when she first met Joe, 30, she "expected him to show up with security and everything".
She said: "I thought he would be such a dick. I took all my guy friends with me to meet him, because in the back of my mind I was worried he could be a catfish, or... I don't know what. I just wanted my guy friends with me. I had my rugby boys. I was safe.
"The best thing was that he didn't bring security."
On their first date, she added: "He brought a friend and they drank just as hard as the rest of us.
"I remember us two spending only a couple of minutes on the dance floor, and then we found a space in the far corner and we just talked.
"We talked for hours, and hours, and hours. And I wasn't bored. It wasn't contrived, it wasn't small talk - it was just so easy.
"Soon, we were inseparable. And then I went on tour with him."
(Image: Getty Images North America)
The couple married in May last year in a surprise ceremony in Las Vegas after the Billboard Music Awards.
The marriage came 18 months after they announced their engagement in October 2017, after being in a relationship for more than a year.
Turner, who played Sansa Stark in Game Of Thrones from 2011 until it ended last year, said that not much has changed for her in marriage, apart from "having this incredible sense of security".
(Image: Getty Images)
"Just the word 'husband' and the word 'wife' - they solidify the relationship."
She said: "I love being married. I think it's wonderful.
"I'm sure we'll have our hiccups, but right now the security and the safety are everything."
The April issue of Elle UK is available from March 5.


birminghammail--2020-03-03--Aston Villa starlet's heartbreaking tribute to friend Ramani Morgan stabbed to death in Coventry

An Aston Villa starlet has paid tribute to a 16-year-old from Erdington who was stabbed to death in Coventry this weekend .
Ramani Morgan who was just 16 , was found collapsed on Clay Lane in the Stoke area of Coventry at around 10.30pm on Saturday ( February 29 ) .
West Midlands Police said it would continue to interview two 17-year-olds who remain in police custody on Monday morning .
Last night , Kaine Kesler Hayden , who plays for the Aston Villa Under 23s side , took to social media to pay tribute to Ramani , reports CoventryLive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side 's game against Reading U23s , he said : `` An emotional night for me I hope I made you proud Ramani until we meet again my brother . ''
Previously , the 16-year-old Tweeted a picture of Ramani , along with the caption : `` Words can ’ t explain how I ’ m feeling my long time brother fly high # stopknifecrime '' .
Police believe trouble may have flared at a house party in Chandos Street and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward .
The force @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a number of people who were at the party , but still need to hear from anyone with information . ''
Chief Superintendent Mike O ’ Hara , commander for Coventry , said yesterday ( March 1 ) : “ Last night we had a call to say a young man had been found collapsed in Clay Lane in Coventry .
We have identified that young man as Ramani Morgan .
He ’ s 16 years old from Erdington in Birmingham .
“ It seems that he was at a party in Chandos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people and that party seems to have gone quite well , however , it ’ s escalated , a number of people were there and an incident has taken place that ’ s then spilled out onto the street and as a result Ramani has been stabbed several times before he ’ s collapsed .
“ Clearly this is a tragic incident and the investigation continues at pace.
” If you have any information , contact police via Live Chat at west-midlands.pnn.police.uk , or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Elis Sandford, James Rodger)

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An Aston Villa starlet has paid tribute to a 16-year-old from Erdington who was stabbed to death in Coventry this weekend.
Ramani Morgan who was just 16, was found collapsed on Clay Lane in the Stoke area of Coventry at around 10.30pm on Saturday (February 29).
The teenager, from Erdington, suffered fatal stab wounds.
West Midlands Police said it would continue to interview two 17-year-olds who remain in police custody on Monday morning.
Last night, Kaine Kesler Hayden, who plays for the Aston Villa Under 23s side, took to social media to pay tribute to Ramani, reports CoventryLive .
In a Tweet, following his side's game against Reading U23s, he said: "An emotional night for me I hope I made you proud Ramani until we meet again my brother."
Previously, the 16-year-old Tweeted a picture of Ramani, along with the caption: "Words can’t explain how I’m feeling my long time brother fly high #stopknifecrime".
Police believe trouble may have flared at a house party in Chandos Street and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
The force said: "We have spoken to a number of people who were at the party, but still need to hear from anyone with information."
Chief Superintendent Mike O’Hara, commander for Coventry, said yesterday (March 1): “Last night we had a call to say a young man had been found collapsed in Clay Lane in Coventry. We have identified that young man as Ramani Morgan. He’s 16 years old from Erdington in Birmingham.
“It seems that he was at a party in Chandos Street last night with a number of people and that party seems to have gone quite well, however, it’s escalated, a number of people were there and an incident has taken place that’s then spilled out onto the street and as a result Ramani has been stabbed several times before he’s collapsed.
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“Clearly this is a tragic incident and the investigation continues at pace.”
If you have any information, contact police via Live Chat at west-midlands.pnn.police.uk, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-03-03--Savvy Brit's £8 trick to make hand sanitiser at home amid coronavirus fears

Hand sanitiser is sold out nationwide as Coronavirus fears have led to panic buying .
But if you haven ’ t managed to buy sanitiser before the shops sold out , a savvy deal hunter has revealed how you can make a large batch on your own for less than £8 .
Tom Church , co-founder of LatestDeals.co.uk , shared his top tips to the money saving website .
All you ’ ll need is alcohol solution or rubbing alcohol , which costs up to £7.99 on Amazon , and aloe vera gel , or something similar to act as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shops are sold out of hand sanitiser gel everywhere and as coronavirus seems to be growing I thought it may be helpful to share a method to make your own hand sanitiser gel that 's equally effective , cheaper , and easier to get hold of .
`` You need two things : 70 % alcohol solution ( `` rubbing alcohol '' is one option ) and aloe vera gel ( or something else to mix into it to moisturise your skin ) .
” So how does it work ?
Tom explains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hand sanitiser gel is alcohol .
Alcohol is what kills germs , bacteria and viruses .
`` You need to use alcohol that is 70 % or more in strength for it to be effective .
Vodka , at 40 % , is not strong enough .
`` Strong alcohol can dry your skin ( which may make it crack and therefore weaken the protection ) .
So you add aloe vera gel or something similar to make it moisturise your skin at the same time .
`` How to make it ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a spray bottle with some aloe vera gel .
About a 4:1 ratio .
Apply onto the hands just as you normally would .
`` You can also add essential oils like lavender to make it smell nicer .
”

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Hand sanitiser is sold out nationwide as Coronavirus fears have led to panic buying.
But if you haven’t managed to buy sanitiser before the shops sold out, a savvy deal hunter has revealed how you can make a large batch on your own for less than £8.
Tom Church, co-founder of LatestDeals.co.uk , shared his top tips to the money saving website.
All you’ll need is alcohol solution or rubbing alcohol, which costs up to £7.99 on Amazon, and aloe vera gel, or something similar to act as a moisturiser.
Tom wrote: "Shops are sold out of hand sanitiser gel everywhere and as coronavirus seems to be growing I thought it may be helpful to share a method to make your own hand sanitiser gel that's equally effective, cheaper, and easier to get hold of.
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"You need two things: 70% alcohol solution ("rubbing alcohol" is one option) and aloe vera gel (or something else to mix into it to moisturise your skin).”
So how does it work? Tom explains: "The key active ingredient in hand sanitiser gel is alcohol. Alcohol is what kills germs, bacteria and viruses. "You need to use alcohol that is 70% or more in strength for it to be effective. Vodka, at 40%, is not strong enough.
"Strong alcohol can dry your skin (which may make it crack and therefore weaken the protection). So you add aloe vera gel or something similar to make it moisturise your skin at the same time.
"How to make it? Whack some 70% alcohol solution into a spray bottle with some aloe vera gel. About a 4:1 ratio. Apply onto the hands just as you normally would.
"You can also add essential oils like lavender to make it smell nicer.”


birminghammail--2020-03-03--Aston Villa transfer news LIVE: Man Utd demand sent as Grealish tipped to make move

Hello and welcome to Tuesday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive .
We will be keeping you up @ @ @ @ @ latest news and views from Villa Park as the dust settles on Sunday 's defeat @ @ @ @ @ .
Dean Smith 's side were beaten 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final by Manchester @ @ @ @ @ 's involvement in cup competitions this season .
Goals from Sergio Aguero and Rodri had @ @ @ @ @ , but Mbwana Samatta scored four minutes before half-time to set up a tense second @ @ @ @ @ all eyes on the League for Villa with 11 games left to raise themselves from @ @ @ @ @ us for all today 's action on the blog ...

Hello and welcome to Wednesday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive.
We will be keeping you up to date with all the latest news and views from Villa Park as the dust settles on Sunday's defeat to Manchester City at Wembley.
Dean Smith's side were beaten 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final by Manchester City yesterday, ending Villa's involvement in cup competitions this season.
Goals from Sergio Aguero and Rodri had City in control after half-an-hour, but Mbwana Samatta scored four minutes before half-time to set up a tense second half.
Now it's all eyes on the League for Villa with 11 games left to raise themselves from 19th place.
Stick with us for all today's action on the blog...