Solihull news

• Two arrested after house occupants threatened with hammers during car robbery

  02-04-2020 23:12
  
  The raiders armed with hammers struck at a property in Northfield on Tuesday (March 31) and threatened the occupants before making off with a car
  
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• Cop moves out of his house and away from baby to stop them catching coronavirus

  02-04-2020 22:58
  
  Pc Richard Bracey could not bear to expose his loved ones to risk from his work on the beat
  
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• Coronavirus test centre for NHS workers to open at Edgbaston

  02-04-2020 22:25
  
  NHS England said drive-in base at Warwickshire CCC's ground would be used to quickly test NHS staff for Covid-19 while they remain in their vehicles.
  
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• Police called as 'up to 100 mourners' defy six-person funeral limit

  02-04-2020 21:55
  
  Those present included Birmingham MP Tahir Ali - who attended two on the same day
  
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• Birmingham Chinese community donates £14k of equipment to NHS coronavirus fight

  02-04-2020 21:43
  
  Thousands of items of protective equipment have been handed to NHS staff in Birmingham after a fundraising campaign by the city's Overseas Chinese Association
  
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• Second applause for ALL our critical workers

  02-04-2020 21:41
  
  Police, firefighters, delivery drivers, pharmacy staff, public transport workers, shop staff, bin men and many more given the praise they deserve in second national applause
  
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• Man pushed into his flat and punched repeatedly

  02-04-2020 21:12
  
  The victim was assaulted in his own home before a trio fled the scene last month
  
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• Top cop 'stable' in hospital coronavirus battle

  02-04-2020 20:57
  
  The chief superintendent's family previously asked for prayers after he was taken to intensive care and put on a ventilator
  
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• Top football stars 'should take a pay cut in coronavirus crisis,'

  02-04-2020 20:53
  
  Health Secretary has some harsh words for millionaire footballers taking full pay while other people are suffering
  
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• Mum's emotional plea to find killer of teen stabbed at Coventry petrol station

  02-04-2020 20:47
  
  Police today named the teenager as Pavandeep Daudher, aged 19, from the Holbrooks area of Coventry
  
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• Teen brutally attacked by strangers in 'case of mistaken identity'

  02-04-2020 20:44
  
  The 19-year-old was assaulted and mugged as he walked with his girlfriend in Dudley
  
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• Medical expert explains the high rate of coronavirus in the Midlands

  02-04-2020 20:37
  
  This virus hits some parts of the country more than others, says medical director of NHS England
  
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• Muslim prayers to be broadcast on radio during coronavirus mosque closures

  02-04-2020 20:19
  
  Muslims unable to visit their mosques during the coronavirus crisis can tune into their local BBC station from April 3
  
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• Woman who dropped iPhone in river finds it 2 months later - and it still works

  02-04-2020 19:49
  
  Thayse Bussolo-Vieira, 29, was feeding the swans when her brand new iPhone 8 fell out of her pocket and into the river in early February
  
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• Bus driver in self-isolation after he was coughed on

  02-04-2020 19:42
  
  West Midlands Police issued a picture of a man who may have vital information
  
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• Coronavirus goal of 100,000 tests a day as new action plan unveiled for UK

  02-04-2020 19:11
  
  Health Secretary reveals plan to tackle coronavirus as more than£13billion NHS debt to be written off
  
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• Site Agent - Solihull - OilVoice

  02-04-2020 18:58 via oilvoice.com
  
  Site Agent - Solihull  OilVoice
  
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• NHS workers can travel free on National Express West Midlands buses

  02-04-2020 18:11
  
  The travel provider is offering free travel to NHS workers and the children of key workers from Friday (April 3). The gesture is to say thank you for all their tireless work
  
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• Universal Credit benefit cap and child limit 'must be scrapped' during pandemic

  02-04-2020 17:56
  
  The Disability Benefits Consortium is urging the DWP to make major changes to the benefits system including stopping any deductions made to recover debts
  
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• NHS 'thank you' graffiti sparks controversy

  02-04-2020 17:49
  
  The well-meant message appeared on a telecom box, but many questioned whether this was 'essential' in the lockdown
  
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• Queue jumper arrested after Sainsbury's staff find cars 'keyed’

  02-04-2020 17:43
  
  Police say a customer barged his way to the front of checkout queues at the Bentley Bridge supermarket and demanded to be served before others, who were waiting two metres apart
  
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• Request to increase funeral sizes in Birmingham is rejected

  02-04-2020 17:33
  
  A former cabinet member had written to the leader asking for the maximum attendance to be increased to 20 people
  
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• Screwfix distribution centre correction

  02-04-2020 17:31
  
  Correction regarding an article published on March 30
  
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• "Don't put contaminated waste in your blue bins," warns district council

  02-04-2020 17:31
  
  Last week, six loads of recycling were rejected from the recycling plant due to contaminated waste being put in blue bins.
  
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• Black Country coronavirus death toll reaches 179

  02-04-2020 17:20
  
  All four trusts across the Black Country experienced a rise in coronavirus deaths
  
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• Lord Mayor asks councillors to nominate those doing good during Covid-19 crisis

  02-04-2020 17:13
  
  The Lord Mayor would usually meet or invite people to the Council House but during the lockdown he still intends to recognise their work by writing to them instead
  
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• Man arrested in arson probe after fire at Erdington flat block

  02-04-2020 17:07
  
  Three fires were started at Little Hill House in Hayes Grove on Wednesday, April 1
  
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• Morrisons launching click and collect shopping service from hospital car parks

  02-04-2020 17:03
  
  Morrisons Chief Executive, said as they launched the scheme: “At this important time, the National Health Service is supporting the whole country so we need to support them too"
  
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• Morrisons launches click and collect shopping from hospital car parks

  02-04-2020 17:03
  
  Morrisons Chief Executive, said as they launched the scheme: “At this important time, the National Health Service is supporting the whole country so we need to support them too"
  
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• Immunity certificates could free patients from coronavirus lockdown restrictions

  02-04-2020 16:58
  
  Patients who test positive for coronavirus antibodies should no longer be infectious and would possess a certain level of immunity
  
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• Couple who axed wedding stream first dance at home via Houseparty

  02-04-2020 16:52
  
  Emma Berry, 25, and Liam Dowling, 27, were supposed to get married on Saturday (28 March) but their ceremony was postponed after the UK was put into lockdown
  
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• Drains blocked with wet wipes and newspaper as homes run out of loo roll

  02-04-2020 16:47
  
  Severn Trent's head of blockages Grant Mitchell has warned that this is placing a strain on staff
  
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• Show jumping horse saved from drowning in freak accident after escaping farm

  02-04-2020 16:46
  
  The 16-hand stallion named Crown’s Ace of Pearl cleared a fence and plunged 6ft into the River Lugg in Herefordshire
  
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• One man's mission for mass singalong in Birmingham - and how you can take part

  02-04-2020 16:46
  
  Using the power of song, one youth worker has taken to virtual singing sessions and wants you to take part and join the fun
  
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• Herd of deer make home on council estate amid coronavirus lockdown

  02-04-2020 16:45
  
  The deer are believed to have come from nearby Dagnam Park which is just across the road from the estate in Harold Hill
  
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• Neighbours take to doorsteps for daily aerobics classes - using brooms and tins

  02-04-2020 16:44
  
  Simon Garner launched "On Your Step" as a positive morning motivator which has brought together students, elderly residents and gym bunnies alike
  
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• Man charged over wishing coronavirus death on hospital staff

  02-04-2020 16:38
  
  Man was detained at flat in Perry Barr in the early hours of Wednesday, April 1
  
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• Coronavirus waste plea after Birmingham binmen find used face masks in open bags

  02-04-2020 16:33
  
  Refuse collectors refused to pick up the rubbish from a block of flats in Birmingham city centre because it was not correctly double-bagged and securely fastened
  
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• Ambulance ask public to stop calling 999 for coronavirus tests

  02-04-2020 16:28
  
  West Midlands Ambulance Service says it has been called by out repeatedly by people who want to be tested by paramedics.
  
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• Birmingham comedian commends public for 'Dunkirk spirit' during COVID-19 crisis

  02-04-2020 16:18
  
  Comedy legend Jasper Carrott has commended the public for their ‘Dunkirk spirit’ as he battles boredom on indefinite coronavirus lockdown.
  
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• Marks & Spencer unveils latest dine-in for two menu

  02-04-2020 15:48
  
  Latest dine-in deals feature dishes such as Rotisserie Chicken, Sea bass fillets and steak - all with dessert and a bottle of wine
  
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• Eales: Moors in safe hands in midst of coronavirus crisis - Solihull Observer

  02-04-2020 15:41 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Eales: Moors in safe hands in midst of coronavirus crisis  Solihull Observer
  
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• Loans and card payments frozen amid coronavirus - plus £500 free overdraft

  02-04-2020 15:33
  
  The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing a range of temporary “stop gap” measures to offer quick support to users of some consumer credit products
  
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• Workers can be rehired to be furloughed if they quit or were made redundant

  02-04-2020 15:30
  
  Martin, who has his own ITV1 show, and routinely appears on the likes of Good Morning Britain, shared all on Twitter
  
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• Mental health Support offer launched for Birmingham and Solihull children, young people, adults and key workers - Birmingham Updates

  02-04-2020 15:29 via birminghamupdates.com
  
  Mental health Support offer launched for Birmingham and Solihull children, young people, adults and key workers  Birmingham Updates
  
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• 561 more patients die of coronavirus in England

  02-04-2020 15:14
  
  Victims aged from 22 to 100 and 44 had no underlying health problems
  
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• Live updates - Coronavirus death toll in UK rises to 2,921

  02-04-2020 15:08
  
  Public Health England has released new figures for April 2 as the British public is ordered to remain indoors
  
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• Martin Lewis moves to clarify annual leave myth amid coronavirus crisis

  02-04-2020 15:06
  
  Issuing a tweet, the MoneySavingExpert clarified any doubt over the new rules surrounding holiday and pay
  
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• Watch: Mammoth supply of food packages for Brum's most vulnerable

  02-04-2020 15:00
  
  Birmingham City Council is gathering emergency supplies for thousands of vulnerable citizens forced to self-isolate from Covid-19
  
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• Key changes for cancer patients & pregnant women due to COVID-19

  02-04-2020 14:53
  
  Changes have been made at Good Hope, Heartland and Solihull hospital as trust scrambles to prepare for more coronavirus cases
  
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