Solihull news

• National Lottery Lotto jackpot hits £9.8million for Saturday draw

  01-04-2020 22:57
  
  Wednesday's National Lottery Lotto winning numbers were 17, 16, 04, 52, 27 and 22 and the Bonus Ball was 30
  
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• Birmingham coronavirus cases hit 734 as death toll across city soars

  01-04-2020 22:49
  
  Cases in the city increased to 734 since 9am on Tuesday (March 31) morning
  
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• What date did the UK go into lockdown and when will it be removed?

  01-04-2020 22:10
  
  It's easy to lose track of time while slumped indoors for days on end, so when exactly did this coronavirus lockdown begin in the UK and are there any indications how long it will last?
  
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• Man who coughed on cop claiming to have coronavirus jailed for six months

  01-04-2020 21:56
  
  Adam Lewis, 55, was sentenced at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday
  
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• Ministry of Defence calls up 3,000 reservists for coronavirus crisis

  01-04-2020 21:31
  
  The British Armed Forces headquarters has contacted employers across the UK to tell them they are calling up reservists to fight the COVID-19 crisis
  
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• Café and car dealership team up delivering food to NHS staff

  01-04-2020 21:08
  
  Two Wednesbury businesses have joined forces to help feed the vulnerable as well as NHS frontline workers during the coronavirus crisis
  
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• Retired NHS doctor who worked part-time at hospital dies from coronavirus

  01-04-2020 20:07
  
  Dr Alfa Saadu, 68, worked for the health service for several decades, and is said to have contracted Covid-19 before his death earlier this week
  
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• Fears for missing teenager who could be walking 280 miles to girlfriend

  01-04-2020 19:59
  
  Owen Harding was last seen on March 26 - his mother says she is desperately worried and police are appealing for information
  
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• Suspected burglar found helping himself to booze at zoo

  01-04-2020 19:54
  
  Police made the shocking discovery after responding to an alarm activation at Dudley Zoo
  
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• Borough's coronavirus death toll rises to 41

  01-04-2020 19:34
  
  The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust announced 11 more people have died from coronavirus
  
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• 'Help me, save my life!' - Screams from Asda carjack victim

  01-04-2020 19:02
  
  The shocking carjacking happened in the underground car park at Asda in Shirley, Solihull
  
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• Community heroes supporting city's vulnerable get first Brumkind grants

  01-04-2020 18:59
  
  The first grants have been handed out to city organisations who are part of the emergency response to the coronavirus crisis - here's who they are
  
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• Tribute to two respected former Lichfield councillors who have sadly died

  01-04-2020 18:44
  
  Councillors John Walker MBE and Neil Roberts were both long-standing representatives for the Lichfield district - Cllr Walker for Chase Terrace and Cllr Roberts for Kings Bromley and Longdon.
  
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• Rising coronavirus cases in Midlands 'a concern' says Public Health England

  01-04-2020 18:41
  
  Professor Yvonne Doyle from Public Health England spoke at the Downing Street daily briefing on coronavirus
  
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• Moves to increase coronavirus testing to 25,000 a day

  01-04-2020 18:34
  
  Yvonne Doyle, Director of Health Protection for Public Health England, said hospital admissions are up both in London and the Midlands
  
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• Watch - Mickey and Minnie Mouse stroll through streets to cheer up kids

  01-04-2020 18:29
  
  The pair were spotted waving at families in isolation following the coronavirus lockdown
  
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• Apologies from Brum councillor after 'mocking' food delivery

  01-04-2020 18:26
  
  The Labour councillor made his comments following a food delivery by Conservative Councillor Simon Morrall
  
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• Stay home plea as Government reveals car journeys are increasing

  01-04-2020 18:21
  
  Concern as new data suggests people may be getting back into their cars and making journeys
  
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• Universal Credit advances 'must be grants to stop Covid-19 debt crisis'

  01-04-2020 17:58
  
  Advance payments of Universal Credit are normally clawed back from future benefits but the Salvation Army says this must stop
  
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• Brum's hero key workers helping with the fight against coronavirus

  01-04-2020 17:52
  
  From hospital staff and paramedics to prison guards, postmen, pharmacy staff, supermarket workers, delivery drivers and carers
  
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• 'We need your help' - Muslim charity feeding NHS workers running out of stock

  01-04-2020 17:33
  
  'We don't want anyone to starve alone' - An Islamic charity which has been giving food to the most vulnerable is running out of supplies
  
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• Wimbledon 2020 cancelled over coronavirus crisis - FULL statement

  01-04-2020 17:26
  
  The tournament was scheduled to take place at the All England Club from June 29 to July 12
  
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• "Stupid" vandals destroy bee hives

  01-04-2020 17:24
  
  “They have not only done hundreds of pounds worth of damage to the hives but they have killed thousands of innocent bees and put themselves in a big danger."
  
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• Mum beats coronavirus she mistook for food poisoning after 16-day battle

  01-04-2020 17:24
  
  Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, which has claimed the lives of over 2,000 Brits, the mother has spoken out over her experiences
  
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• 52 amazing key workers keeping Brum safe and well during lockdown

  01-04-2020 17:21
  
  52 amazing key workers keeping Brum safe and well throughout the coronavirus crisis
  
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• 39 amazing key workers keeping Brum safe and well during lockdown

  01-04-2020 17:21
  
  39 amazing key workers keeping Brum safe and well throughout the coronavirus crisis
  
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• Grieving family of UK's youngest coronavirus victim plead: 'Stay at home'

  01-04-2020 17:19
  
  Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab, from Brixton, south London, died in hospital in the early hours of Monday
  
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• Doorstep gig raises spirits during coronavirus lockdown

  01-04-2020 17:12
  
  Musicians Ange Lloyd and David King each sang some classic numbers from the driveway of her home with social distancing observed by locals
  
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• Man breaking lockdown lied to cops about visiting dying gran in Birmingham

  01-04-2020 17:11
  
  One driver told them that they were "bored" and was just out for a drive, another said they were on their way to pick up a friend to go shopping
  
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• Son follows mum's footsteps to become cop at same police station

  01-04-2020 16:59
  
  Jordan Unitt, 21, has joined the same police force as mum Maxine, 44, after watching her tackling crooks since he was six-years-old
  
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• Tom Allen's mum 'told off' by police over flouting coronavirus lockdown

  01-04-2020 16:51
  
  The comedian said that an officer approached her after she stopped to look in the window of an estate agent, telling her that "it's a time for exercise only"
  
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• Man charged after gunshots fired outside takeaway during lockdown

  01-04-2020 16:39
  
  Akeel Mughal is also charged with breaching Covid-19 rules restricting movement
  
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• Britain's Got Talent WILL return to ITV next week

  01-04-2020 16:37
  
  The broadcaster previously confirmed that live finals of the show, due to be hosted by Ant and Dec, will be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic
  
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• Atherstone Town players donate FA Vase bonuses to help pal's NHS fund-raising

  01-04-2020 16:33
  
  Nuneaton Griff joint manager Adam Green has shaved his hair off to raise more than £6000 for the NHS
  
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• Pitifully thin lurcher found by Birmingham Dogs Home during lockdown

  01-04-2020 16:25
  
  The severely malnourished lurcher weighed less than half its normal weight when it was brought into Birmingham Dogs Home
  
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• The 13 'reasonable excuses' for leaving your home in coronavirus lockdown

  01-04-2020 16:22
  
  The Prime Minister Boris Johnson decreed the lockdown in a historic, unprecedented statement last Monday
  
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• Ant and Dec use make huge announcement over future plans

  01-04-2020 16:16
  
  The duo, from the North East, are marking a very special anniversary by releasing a brand-new book, they have revealed in a post on social media
  
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• JK Rowling announces Harry Potter At Home amid coronavirus lockdown

  01-04-2020 16:13
  
  The best-selling author, 54, has unveiled Harry Potter At Home, to help children, parents, carers and teachers during the Covid-19 outbreak
  
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• The parents who can't visit their sick children in hospital

  01-04-2020 16:03
  
  The scheme was started by a local children's charity
  
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• Live music venue may not survive lockdown without investor

  01-04-2020 16:03
  
  Dirty Rockers in Dudley looking for investor to help see the venue through coronavirus crisis
  
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• Watch dad tricks stepson into getting ready for school in hilarious prank

  01-04-2020 16:01
  
  The youngster from Wolverhampton was left in disbelief after finding out it was all a prank
  
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• How long will schools stay closed? Here's the latest official advice

  01-04-2020 16:01
  
  Schools and colleges in the UK shut way ahead of the usual Easter break, so when can students expect to go back?
  
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• Solihull cemeteries guarded by security after they were closed due to coronavirus - Birmingham Live

  01-04-2020 15:52 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Solihull cemeteries guarded by security after they were closed due to coronavirus  Birmingham Live
  
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• Murder investigation after teen killed at BP petrol station

  01-04-2020 15:45
  
  He tragically died yesterday evening (March 31) having been found with serious injuries at around 11pm
  
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• Up to ten rough sleepers stay on streets despite being offered rooms

  01-04-2020 15:44
  
  Councillor Sharon Thompson said 35 rough sleepers have come off the streets since the lock down
  
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• Thug gang punch terrified woman and steal VW Golf in violent Asda carjacking

  01-04-2020 15:42
  
  The car was later recovered by the owner in Solihull
  
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• Essential service targeted in heartless burglary

  01-04-2020 15:29
  
  The bike shop is even offering a free service for NHS workers.
  
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• Birmingham hospital appeal to help NHS superheroes and their patients

  01-04-2020 15:13
  
  The charity are also appealing for £2 to £60 donations to buy biscuits, deodorant, coffee and a decent kettle for NHS staff
  
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• UK coronavirus death toll soars to 2,352 after 563 more patients die

  01-04-2020 15:12
  
  The Department for Health and Social Care tweeted the figures on Wednesday afternoon (April 1) as the UK once again registered a rise in deaths related to Covid-19
  
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• Trump brands UK's initial coronavirus approach 'catastrophic' before u-turn

  01-04-2020 14:59
  
  The US president suggested the Prime Minister had looked to "ride out" the virus in an approach that would have caused "a lot of death"
  
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