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• The amazing community spirit in Solihull as groups offer help to those in need - Birmingham Live

  26-03-2020 23:28 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  The amazing community spirit in Solihull as groups offer help to those in need  Birmingham Live
  
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• Amazing Black Country response to the Clap For Our Carers campaign

  26-03-2020 23:09
  
  Residents across Wolverhampton, Walsall, Sandwell and Dudley united to show support for frontline NHS staff
  
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• Prince Charles seen for first time since coronavirus diagnosis

  26-03-2020 23:03
  
  Clarence House posted a video in their Instagram Stories of heir to throne Charles joining in with the round of applause for the NHS from Birkhall
  
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• Harry Styles reveals his one big hope for coronavirus pandemic

  26-03-2020 23:01
  
  The singer said that he thought artists could spend a lot of time with "no distractions to sit down and think and stay in their own head and think about everything they have to think about"
  
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• Liam Gallagher: Oasis reunion for NHS will happen 'with or without Noel'

  26-03-2020 22:30
  
  Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Liam said on Thursday that while the reunion "may not be the same" without his brother, it would go ahead anyway
  
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• Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Louis clap for NHS in tribute

  26-03-2020 21:52
  
  People took to their balconies and doorsteps to clap and cheer
  
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• The incredible moment Brummies thank NHS heroes with applause

  26-03-2020 21:25
  
  People across the region opened their doors and clapped loudly in a gesture of thanks to the frontline healthcare heroes.
  
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• Lenders to give three-month mortgage extensions to home movers

  26-03-2020 21:25
  
  The initiative will be open to customers impacted by Covid-19 who have exchanged contracts
  
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• Emotional moment Brummies thank NHS heroes with applause

  26-03-2020 21:25
  
  People across the region opened their doors and clapped loudly in a gesture of thanks to the frontline healthcare heroes.
  
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• Niall Horan reveals the real reason he's not friends with other musicians

  26-03-2020 21:14
  
  The One Direction star said he does count Lewis Capaldi and Shawn Mendes among his friends
  
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• Taylor Swift is donating money to her fans struggling in coronavirus

  26-03-2020 21:12
  
  The US pop star has given 3,000 US dollars (£2,500) each to a number of her devotees who had told of their financial problems on social media
  
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• Dua Lipa issues apology to fans after new album playback cut off

  26-03-2020 21:12
  
  The pop star, 24, was livestreaming her long-awaited second album, Future Nostalgia, from her home when the connection appeared to fail
  
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• BBC News' viral dad returns with kids who gatecrashed interview

  26-03-2020 21:08
  
  The video was a social media sensation and Professor Kelly became known as “BBC Dad”
  
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• Police hunt after man stabbed during 'shop disorder' in city

  26-03-2020 21:01
  
  A 21-year-old was the victim of a knife attack in Turnberry Road, Great Barr
  
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• Robert Peston swears live on-air during coronavirus press conference

  26-03-2020 20:58
  
  The ITV political editor seemed to struggle with technical problems as he dialled in remotely to quiz the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak
  
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• Crocodile Dundee star dies from coronavirus

  26-03-2020 20:58
  
  An executive with the labour union SAG-AFTRA and the off-Broadway theatre company Playwrights Horizons announced the actor’s death
  
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• Couple who axed wedding hold ceremony using choc bunnies as guests

  26-03-2020 20:36
  
  Mark Burton, 32, and his fiancée Frankie Lewis, 28, were due to get married on 4 April but had to put the big day on hold
  
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• Man will buy entire village fish and chips every Friday amid lockdown

  26-03-2020 20:34
  
  The generous donor used the Fox Inn pub in Denchworth, Oxfordshire, to help make and deliver the food to all 171 residents each Friday
  
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• Police mow 93-year-old's lawn after she self-isolates in lockdown

  26-03-2020 20:33
  
  West Midlands Police officers visited the pensioner while patrolling the streets to ensure people were following the strict coronavirus curfew
  
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• The way government is reporting coronavirus deaths in UK has changed

  26-03-2020 19:57
  
  A staggering rise of deaths across Britain was reported on Thursday - and now the government has spoken out
  
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• Tube boss tells Brits to stop travelling immediately to save lives

  26-03-2020 19:54
  
  Managing director Andy Lord said only critical workers should be using the Tube during the pandemic
  
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• Next closing entire online operation after concerns from workers

  26-03-2020 19:51
  
  The retailer was reportedly offering them a 20% bonus for doing so, according to the Press Association
  
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• UK coronavirus lockdown could last SIX MONTHS

  26-03-2020 19:48
  
  Dr Jenny Harries declined to say when the peak in the epidemic would be
  
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• Man stole A&E receptionist's handbag from hospital amid coronavirus

  26-03-2020 19:40
  
  At about 5.40am, Harvey went into the Accident and Emergency department before stealing the handbag
  
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• UK coronavirus death toll rockets to 578 - up 113 in one day

  26-03-2020 19:22
  
  New figures show a total of 104,866 people tested, up from 97,019 yesterday - a rise of 7,847
  
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• Coronavirus: The amazing community spirit in Solihull as groups offer help

  26-03-2020 19:01
  
  Help and support is widely available across the borough as the community rallies in the wake of COVID-19 fears
  
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• Birmingham and Black County coronavirus deaths reach 40 in 9 days

  26-03-2020 18:24
  
  Deaths have included Saltley dad-of-eight Afsar Hussain, who passed away at weekend
  
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• Chancellor announces self-employed will get up to £2,500 a month

  26-03-2020 18:16
  
  Plumbers and electricians, taxi drivers and driving instructors, hairdressers and child minders and many others will benefit
  
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• Brum to pay for 61,000 free school meals during pandemic

  26-03-2020 18:16
  
  The council said they did not want to wait for the details of the government scheme
  
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• Acorns to CLOSE Birmingham hospice for use as coronavirus facility

  26-03-2020 17:33
  
  The charity will be moving its operations to its remaining two facilities
  
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• Police warning to parents as kids continue to meet outside in groups

  26-03-2020 17:05
  
  Sergeant Neil Pearsall who heads North Warwickshire’s Local Policing Team, said: “The rules are quite simple and easy for all to follow."
  
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• Police swoop to break up gang of 20 drinking in Birmingham park

  26-03-2020 16:59
  
  West Midlands Police said officers were called to reports of a gang of 20 males drinking together in Alum Rock park
  
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• Brumkind - the amazing things people are doing and how to get help during virus

  26-03-2020 16:58
  
  Be part of our BrumKind movement, celebrating the goodness and community spirit of our city and region as together we battle the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• People coughing at police amid coronavirus pandemic face YEARS in jail

  26-03-2020 16:55
  
  Max Hill QC, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), spoke out following a string of threats linked to the deadly virus amid the Covid-19 pandemic
  
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• UK is contributing £250 million for a coronavirus vaccine

  26-03-2020 16:52
  
  The Govermment is also announcing a £50 million campaign to promote washing your hands, and to distribute hygiene products
  
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• Police shame people driving to Peak District for walks amid lockdown

  26-03-2020 16:49
  
  People who continue to flout coronavirus lockdown rules will be breaking the law and could be arrested by police
  
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• Meghan Markle set to narrate new Disney film after quitting royal family

  26-03-2020 16:44
  
  Meghan will lend her voice to Disneynature's Elephant, which will be available to stream on Disney+ from April 3
  
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• The brilliant way Gino and Gordon Ramsay discovered kids were dating

  26-03-2020 16:41
  
  The Italian star revealed he was in the US filming the latest series of Gordon, Gino & Fred: American Road Trip with Ramsay
  
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• How to donate to help others during the coronavirus in our Brumkind campaign

  26-03-2020 16:40
  
  BirminghamLive has launched Brumkind campaign - to help those most in need during the coronavirus pandemic
  
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• AJ Pritchard quits Strictly Come Dancing and issues statement

  26-03-2020 16:38
  
  AJ was paired with Saffron on the last series of the hugely popular BBC One reality contest
  
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• Bin men are 'terrified' of spreading coronavirus to loved ones

  26-03-2020 16:35
  
  Refuse workers are concerned about a lack of face masks while travelling in bin lorries
  
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• How Birmingham City Council services are operating during coronavirus

  26-03-2020 16:27
  
  Funerals are to be restricted to no more than six people while household and garden waste could be mixed
  
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• The rules on visiting Birmingham hospitals amid coronavirus lockdown

  26-03-2020 16:19
  
  Information for those visiting their children, whose partners are giving birth and whose loved ones are approaching the end of their life
  
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• The Indian restaurant offering free takeaway to NHS heroes

  26-03-2020 16:13
  
  City NHS workers are free to collect a care package from the Stirchley venue - including chicken or veg biryani, poppadoms and dips and an onion bhaji
  
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• CCTV appeal after botched distraction burglary on 98-year-old pensioner

  26-03-2020 16:13
  
  Police have released a CCTV image –which can be viewed below
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• The punishments for flouting coronavirus lockdown rules have changed

  26-03-2020 16:12
  
  Anybody in the UK flouting the government guidance, which was decreed by Boris Johnson on Monday, can now be arrested
  
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• Gospel Lane Pharmacy in Solihull DENIES profiteering - after charging £5.70 for painkillers - Birmingham Live

  26-03-2020 16:07 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Gospel Lane Pharmacy in Solihull DENIES profiteering - after charging £5.70 for painkillers  Birmingham Live
  
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• Tamworth scientist urges people to stay at home to stop months of misery

  26-03-2020 16:05
  
  "I have struggled to fight back my tears but succumbed yesterday- emotional and tired and this is going to go on for months."
  
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• City takesway offers free meals for 'amazing' NHS staff

  26-03-2020 16:00
  
  Sylhet Spice Cuisine in Kings Heath is offering free takeaway meals for any NHS staff in the B14 postcode as part of its efforts to support frontline staff.
  
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• Prince Charles health update after testing positive for coronavirus

  26-03-2020 15:51
  
  Scotland's chief medical officer has again defended the decision to test the heir to the throne for coronavirus, saying there were "very good reasons" behind the move
  
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