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• Huge country music star dies aged just 61 from coronavirus

  29-03-2020 22:51
  
  Diffie announced he had contracted the coronavirus, becoming the first country star to go public with such a diagnosis
  
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• Coronavirus patients dying today 'caught Covid-19 a MONTH ago'

  29-03-2020 22:34
  
  He spoke out after a further 209 people in the UK died after being tested for coronavirus, bringing the total to 1,228
  
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• First picture of NHS consultant who died after coronavirus diagnosis

  29-03-2020 22:14
  
  Amged El-Hawrani, aged 55, died at the Glenfield Hospital in Leicester on Saturday evening, the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) said
  
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• Police forced to stop 'massive' 25-person house party in lockdown

  29-03-2020 22:12
  
  Derbyshire Police posted photos of the party on social media, showing a table covered in food and drink and large speakers in use
  
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• Nadia Sawalha in desperate appeal to help find daughter’s friend

  29-03-2020 22:10
  
  Sawalha, who played Annie Palmer in EastEnders and was one of the original presenters of ITV's Loose Women, posted on Twitter
  
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• Trump refuses to cover Meghan and Harry's security - 'They must pay'

  29-03-2020 22:08
  
  Harry and Meghan were said to have left their rented home in Vancouver, Canada
  
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• Boris Johnson video from quarantine with huge update on NHS staff

  29-03-2020 22:07
  
  Prime Minister thanked the doctors, nurses and other former professionals for returning to duty, as well as the 750,000 members of the public
  
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• Coronavirus press conference March 28: UK on 'emergency footing'

  29-03-2020 17:46
  
  Strategic coordination centres including armed forces to be established across the whole country
  
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• Virgin Media staff 'in danger' as firm refuses to suspend installations

  29-03-2020 17:21
  
  A total of 1,228 people have died in the UK after contracting Covid-19 and 19,522 people have tested positive
  
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• Woman and pregnant friend stranded in Turkey as flights cancelled

  29-03-2020 17:20
  
  Alana Swadkins fears it could be months before getting back to her home in Northfield, Birmingham
  
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• M6 driver with wife in car boot rumbled by police amid lockdown

  29-03-2020 17:10
  
  The driver, from Coventry, had travelled to the North West of England to collect an eBay purchase
  
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• Consultant dies of coronavirus as family pay tribute to their 'rock'

  29-03-2020 17:00
  
  Amged, aged 55, passed away on the evening of Saturday March 28 at Leicester Royal Infirmary
  
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• Consultant Amged El-Hawrani dies after coronavirus positive test

  29-03-2020 17:00
  
  Amged, aged 55, passed away on the evening of Saturday March 28 at Leicester Royal Infirmary after testing postive for COvid-19
  
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• Deliveroo dropping 500,000 free meals at hospitals for NHS workers

  29-03-2020 16:43
  
  The popular food-on-the-go service also announced it is changing its app to allow customers to donate funds for buying meals for healthcare workers
  
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• Hospital confirms coronavirus patient with no underlying health conditions dies

  29-03-2020 16:16
  
  A total of 21 Covid-19 patients have now died
  
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• Diesel drivers warned over coronavirus car complication during lockdown

  29-03-2020 16:13
  
  Diesel drivers have been told by motoring experts to expect a coronavirus-related complication as the pandemic continues
  
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• James McAvoy donates £275k for NHS equipment amid coronavirus crisis

  29-03-2020 15:49
  
  Four doctors have raised over £555,000 since launching crowdfunding initiative Masks For NHS Heroes
  
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• Coronavirus death toll rises by 209 in 24 hours - where each patient died

  29-03-2020 15:28
  
  The trust-by-trust breakdown shows deaths at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Foundation Trust, and Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
  
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• Cops break up house party of 25 revellers amid coronavirus lockdown

  29-03-2020 15:10
  
  The jaw-dropping incident saw police break up a bash involving 25 adults and children during the coronavirus lockdown
  
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• UK coronavirus death toll rises to 1,228 after 200 more die in 24 hours

  29-03-2020 15:05
  
  The death toll is up from 1,019 on Sunday, with at least 13 patients dying without underlying health conditions
  
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• Bus and train passengers issued with 8 bits of advice amid concern over usage

  29-03-2020 14:40
  
  Transport bosses have thanked the vast majority of regular commuters who are staying at home and the hard working staff who have kept the network running
  
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• These are the latest changes to travel services across the West Midlands

  29-03-2020 14:37
  
  The advice is also to maintain social distancing when travelling
  
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• Ronan Keating and wife welcome baby girl and reveal unusual name

  29-03-2020 14:32
  
  He and wife Storm previously announced they were expecting their second child together
  
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• Crazed shoppers abuse worker for not stocking shelves fast enough

  29-03-2020 14:10
  
  The Covid-19 pandemic, which continues to cost the lives of Brits, with the death toll now above 1,000, has sparked alarming scenes in stores
  
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• Food parcels sent to 500,000 amid lockdown - see who's getting them

  29-03-2020 14:03
  
  As the country faces a lockdown, with strict measures ensuring they don't see anybody outside their household, people have been left without supplies
  
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• New 'vital' coronavirus message from Chris Whitty after he tests positive

  29-03-2020 13:39
  
  Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty, who is self-isolating after contracting the deadly bug, features in the update
  
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• Self-isolating man arrested after coughing in paramedic's face

  29-03-2020 13:04
  
  The ambulance service was called just before 11pm on Saturday to a man in Stroud, Gloucestershire, who was feeling unwell
  
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• Young Brits warned over coronavirus symptom ‘more likely to affect them’

  29-03-2020 12:59
  
  The expert was interviewed over Covid-19 symptoms as the death toll across the country soared beyond 1,000 on Saturday
  
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• Popular boxer's dad dies of coronavirus despite having no health issues

  29-03-2020 12:41
  
  The dad of the world title challenger, who fought Sergey Kovalev for the Russian's cruiserweight world title last year, died on Sunday
  
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• Todrick Hall sends coronavirus public health message to Birmingham

  29-03-2020 12:36
  
  Superstar Todrick Hall who produces Taylor Swift's videos has sent a message of support to Birmingham
  
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• Leading Birmingham restaurant raises £12k with 'reverse kickstarter' fund

  29-03-2020 12:04
  
  The Wilderness is asking customers for donations in exchange for 'amazing products and future experiences'
  
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• Police reveal where you can and CAN'T exercise amid coronavirus lockdown

  29-03-2020 11:48
  
  In recent days, West Midlands Police have been forced to break up a house party, in Coventry, and disperse a barbecue of TWENTY people, in Foleshill
  
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• Ruth and Eamonn back on social media after This Morning Covid-19 row

  29-03-2020 11:42
  
  Irishman Eamonn and his wife were slammed by viewers for not keeping their distance from one another as the show played out on March 27
  
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• Watch: Lorry almost lose control after sideswiping car during undertake

  29-03-2020 11:39
  
  The video has received a mixed reaction online
  
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• Watch: Stark reality of isolation unit as top cop gets coronavirus

  29-03-2020 11:04
  
  Chief Superintendent Phil Dolby heads up Birmingham's Criminal Justice Services division and has a serious case of Covid-19
  
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• Watch: Stark reality of coronavirus isolation unit as cop falls ill

  29-03-2020 11:04
  
  Chief Superintendent Phil Dolby heads up Birmingham's Criminal Justice Services division and has a serious case of Covid-19
  
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• Michael Gove speaks out over lifting UK coronavirus lockdown

  29-03-2020 10:59
  
  Gove declined to be drawn on how long the tough measures restricting people's lives would be in place for, and what stricter rules could look like
  
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• 'Stop stockpiling and stay at home' pleads coronavirus patient

  29-03-2020 10:32
  
  'There is a reason for these policies and they are to protect those that are vulnerable'
  
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• Livid Snowdonia locals block tourist's car until cops arrive amid lockdown

  29-03-2020 10:32
  
  And police were called to the confrontation, too, as fuming locals blocked in his car and told him to go home
  
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• Warning over having bonfires in coronavirus lockdown

  29-03-2020 10:20
  
  The PM, who is now currently self-isolating himself with Covid-19, having tested positive on Wednesday, told Brits to stay at home
  
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• Birmingham man helped fraudsters scam £4m to fund lavish lifestyles

  29-03-2020 09:59
  
  Gareth Donald Onions and David Ronald Webb, both from Warks, were joined in court by Glenn Andrew Delany, 67, from Cotteridge, Birmingham
  
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• Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's temporary prison leave from Iran jail extended

  29-03-2020 09:32
  
  Richard Ratcliffe said his wife’s father had been told her temporary release from Evin prison in Tehran – granted in response to the Covid-19 pandemic
  
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• Lockdown could last until June - and social distancing even longer

  29-03-2020 09:30
  
  The Prime Minister, who is self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19 himself, decreed a lockdown last Monday, and will now unveil stricter measures
  
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• Boris Johnson's sobering letter to everybody in UK amid lockdown

  29-03-2020 09:28
  
  The Prime Minister, who is self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19, will warn “things will get worse before they get better”
  
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• ITV forced to make statement over In For A Penny coronavirus controversy

  29-03-2020 09:03
  
  On Saturday viewers tuned in as the much-loved programme aired on the channel once again
  
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• When Coronation Street and Emmerdale are on ITV this week

  29-03-2020 09:02
  
  Coronation Street and Emmerdale have both been forced to adapt the way they film and air as the country faces an unprecedented health crisis in Covid-19
  
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• Watch selfless volunteers in masks feed huge queue of homeless in city centre

  29-03-2020 06:30
  
  Astonishing scenes of kindness as volunteers risk their own safety to feed the needy in Birmingham's city centre
  
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• Town unites as partnership forms to fight coronavirus outbreak

  29-03-2020 06:30
  
  Community and charitable groups, Age Concern and town council join forces in COVID-19 battle
  
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• The criminals jailed in the Midlands in March - Named and shamed

  29-03-2020 06:30
  
  These are some of the crooks who were jailed in our region last month - for crimes including murder, robbery and drugs
  
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• One of ‘Birmingham’s best Sunday lunches’ can be delivered to your door

  29-03-2020 06:30
  
  Award-winning Baked in Brick chef Lee DeSanges has launched a meals on wheels service
  
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