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• What happens to takeaways after UK coronavirus lockdown ordered

  23-03-2020 23:16
  
  Boris Johnson has placed the UK on lockdown to tackle the coronavirus, threatening police fines for anyone who ignores
  
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• How MOT tests are affected by UK coronavirus lockdown

  23-03-2020 23:12
  
  MOT tests will still take place even though the government is trying to minimise social contact and coronavirus transmission risks
  
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• Colin Murray selflessly delivers shopping to pensioner amid coronavirus

  23-03-2020 23:05
  
  In response, Murray promised to drop groceries at the pensioner’s house in Harrow, north-west London
  
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• Sir Elton John slams coronavirus pandemic stockpilers

  23-03-2020 23:03
  
  The revered musician, 72, is in isolation with husband David Furnish and the couple’s two sons, Zachary and Elijah
  
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• Phillip Schofield is doing his own make-up because of coronavirus

  23-03-2020 23:03
  
  Schofield, 57, filmed himself with co-host Holly Willoughby in the make-up room before the show went on air and shared the clip on his Instagram story
  
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• The celebrities homeschooling their kids amid coronavirus pandemic

  23-03-2020 22:59
  
  She shared a picture on Instagram of her son Tadhg, five, and daughter Aoife, eight, seated at the kitchen table with worksheets in front of them
  
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• Madonna gives fans bizarre coronavirus message from her bath

  23-03-2020 22:56
  
  The 61-year-old singer is seen surrounded by rose petals as she sits in a tub full of water
  
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• The reason Bill Roache is teaching This Morning viewers to meditate

  23-03-2020 22:55
  
  The Coronation Street veteran, best known as Ken Barlow on the soap, said he has been using the practice for 40 years
  
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• 'The actions we take today will save lives' - city health chief

  23-03-2020 22:46
  
  Dr Justin Varney told residents to stay safe and stay home as Boris Johnson placed the UK on a coronavirus lockdown
  
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• Wolverhampton Council's response to the UK lockdown

  23-03-2020 22:43
  
  The leader of the City of Wolverhampton Council has confirmed all parks and markets are now shut
  
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• Shops ordered to close in new curbs to halt spread of coronavirus

  23-03-2020 22:39
  
  Measures will be in place for at least three weeks with food stores and pharmacies the only premises to remain open
  
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• All the places set to shut after Boris Johnson orders UK coronavirus lockdown

  23-03-2020 22:22
  
  You should not be going shopping except for essentials like food and medicine
  
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• This is when UK coronavirus lockdown will end after PM announcement

  23-03-2020 22:19
  
  The Prime Minister said people should not be going shopping except for essentials such as food and medicine
  
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• Man jailed over unprovoked attack which left dad-of-six with bleeds on brain

  23-03-2020 22:16
  
  Connor Jones, 21, caused such serious injuries to Paul Williams in April last year that the victim's wife feared he had been stabbed when he returned
  
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• Beloved primary school headteacher dies from coronavirus

  23-03-2020 22:12
  
  Wendy Jacobs, who taught at Roose community primary school in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, is the first key worker confirmed to have died after testing positive for Covid-19
  
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• Man who caused explosion which ripped through four flats jailed

  23-03-2020 22:11
  
  James Toogood, 36, had been using butane gas to produce cannabis hash oil at his home in Hartcliffe, Bristol, on February 23 last year
  
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• Depraved teen guilty of murdering Grindr date after stabbing him 100 times

  23-03-2020 22:09
  
  Brian Healless, 18, exchanged messages on dating app Grindr with Alex Davies, also 18, and suggested the pair meet at a "discreet spot" in Parbold
  
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• Four guilty of shop worker's revenge killing in botched 'mistaken identity'

  23-03-2020 22:08
  
  Kwasi Mensah-Ababio was "simply in the wrong place at the wrong time" as he sat on a park bench in Wembley, north London, a court was told
  
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• What does Boris Johnson's UK coronavirus lockdown mean for schools?

  23-03-2020 22:02
  
  Johnson said anyone who doesn't follow the rules the police will have the powers to enforce them, including through fines and dispersing gatherings
  
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• Boris Johnson's address to the nation - key points explained

  23-03-2020 22:02
  
  Strict new guidelines include shutting shops except those selling food items or medical supplies and stopping social events and public gatherings
  
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• Prime Minister's speech - the only reasons you're allowed to leave your home

  23-03-2020 22:01
  
  "From this evening I must give the British people a very simple instruction -  you must stay at home" - Boris Johnson
  
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• Coronavirus lockdown: The eight ways to look after our mental health

  23-03-2020 21:53
  
  As the death toll for COVID-19 continues to rise, many of us will struggle to cope with anxiety and stress - but MIND has a few great tips to help get us through the pandemic
  
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• UK lockdown over coronavius - 5 things you need to know

  23-03-2020 21:49
  
  Mr Johnson said that residents will only be allowed to leave their homes for shopping for basic necessities - as infrequently as possible
  
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• UK in lockdown - the Prime Minister's full, historic speech

  23-03-2020 21:47
  
  Speaking at a briefing in Downing Street, the Prime Minister labelled the virus as an 'invisible killer' and stressed it would take a huge national effort to combat the bug
  
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• Britain in lockdown as Boris Johnson orders people to stay at home

  23-03-2020 21:36
  
  Lockdown to battle coronanvirus will last at least three weeks and police will fine anyone who disobeys
  
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• Brits advised to hasten return to UK amid coronavirus outbreak

  23-03-2020 20:42
  
  The Foreign and Commonwealth Office said further closures to air routes may come in the next 48 hours – possibly without notice
  
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• Callous gang of teens smash up hospital in late night rampage

  23-03-2020 20:32
  
  Police launched an appeal after the group of youths smashed doors and vandalised specialist equipment
  
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• Fit and healthy man, 29, issues stark coronavius warning to young Brits

  23-03-2020 20:20
  
  After contracting Covid-19, the "fit and healthy" man, from Cambridgeshire, has issued a stark warning to Brits
  
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• Six more deaths reported in West Midlands region

  23-03-2020 20:18
  
  A further 46 deaths were confirmed by NHS England bringing the total to 303 with patients aged between 47 and 105 years-old
  
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• The Chase contestant 'ruins' career after revealing job live on air

  23-03-2020 20:13
  
  Sandy, 54, was one of four new contestants on the show, trying to land a life-changing sum of money against The Chaser
  
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• Do not use buses, trains and trams unless 'absolutely essential'

  23-03-2020 20:11
  
  Public transport is only for critical workers or people collecting essential food or medicine supplies
  
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• CCTV appeal after spate of burglaries

  23-03-2020 20:08
  
  Several properties in Powis Avenue, Glebefields Road and Arthur Road were targeted during the early hours of Friday morning (March 20)
  
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• Police want to trace man after bus passenger had earpods stolen

  23-03-2020 20:02
  
  The incident happened on the number 50 bus, on Belgrave Road, earlier this month
  
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• Watch Police use stinger to stop stolen moped on towpath

  23-03-2020 19:59
  
  Bodycam footage captured the moment the scooter was stopped in its tracks by West Midlands officers
  
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• Three more Black Country coronavirus victims confirmed dead

  23-03-2020 19:39
  
  The NHS has today, Monday, March 23, announced two patients in Wolverhampton and a third in Dudley had died
  
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• 2020 Birmingham City Council parking price increases from April 1

  23-03-2020 19:30
  
  2020 Birmingham City Council parking price increases from April 1
  
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• Birmingham Pride postponed because of coronavirus fears

  23-03-2020 19:22
  
  The world-renowned event has been rescheduled until early September and existing tickets will still be applicable
  
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• NHS staff forced to wait in Tesco crowd despite coronavirus risk

  23-03-2020 19:04
  
  Medics were forced to queue with others outside the store when they were meant to have priority
  
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• Meet Midlands man living in Swedish forest who has self-isolated for 8 years

  23-03-2020 19:04
  
  Will Dean, 40, and his wife Emilia, 42, bought the 3.5 acre clearing in the middle of a Swedish forest 11 years ago and moved there full time in 2012
  
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• Huge queues at tip as stay-at-home workers clear out junk

  23-03-2020 19:03
  
  Cars backed up at Norris Way recycling centre as dozens of householders threw away waste
  
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• Meet NHS couple who cancelled wedding so they could fight coronavirus

  23-03-2020 19:02
  
  Dominique Thompson and Simon Bradley had been together for 13 years and were finally ready to say ‘I do’
  
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• Patient with COVID-19 dies at Alexandra Hospital in Redditch

  23-03-2020 18:47
  
  The patient is the latest confirmed death as cases of coronavirus soar across the UK
  
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• Clean Air Zone to be POSTPONED until 2021 due to coronavirus

  23-03-2020 18:40
  
  The city's transport leader has written to the government to ask for a delay
  
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• George Kafetzis correction

  23-03-2020 18:29
  
  Correction regarding our article of November 5
  
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• Prime Minister to address the nation amid warning of 'more action'

  23-03-2020 18:24
  
  Shops except for pharmacies and food retailers could be ordered to shut under measures being considered by UK Government
  
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• Birmingham council tips still open - but there are special coronavirus rules

  23-03-2020 18:16
  
  Birmingham City Council says the five recycling centres - operated by Veolia - have made changes because of risks posed by waste from Covid-19 households
  
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• Horrified pensioner barged and struck with trolleys while shopping in Tamworth

  23-03-2020 18:04
  
  "There was no control and it was survival of the fittest - people pushing trolleys into those in front, the elderly barged out of the way."
  
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• Men charged in double crossbow murder probe

  23-03-2020 18:03
  
  Lewis Graver and Said Ammaid will both appear before Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court accused of burglary
  
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• Council shutting all city playgrounds - but parks to stay open

  23-03-2020 18:02
  
  All facilities at city parks are to close, including playgrounds, outdoor gyms and visitor facilities including loos, as part of moves to prevent coronavirus infection
  
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• Piers Morgan fumes after lout filmed licking store stock

  23-03-2020 18:00
  
  The GMB host called for the man to be denied healthcare after he was filmed leaning towards shelves and running his tongue along the products
  
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