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• Granddad, 88, home and well after surviving deadly Covid-19

  04-04-2020 20:32
  
  When Sidney Astill tested positive for coronavirus at Moseley Hall Hospital in Birmingham, his family immediately feared the worst and thought they would 'never see him again'
  
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• Boris Johnson's pregnant fiancee recovering from coronavirus symptoms

  04-04-2020 19:12
  
  She urged other pregnant women to read the latest guidance
  
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• Herd immunity to combat coronavirus could be reconsidered - Government expert

  04-04-2020 19:03
  
  Professor Graham Medley said the country needed to face 'the trade-off between harming the young versus the old'
  
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• Watch shocking four-person brawl in the middle of Asda supermarket

  04-04-2020 18:54
  
  The fight broke out in the Asda supermarket in Brierley Hill
  
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• Police disperse 20 worshippers gathered in Washwood Heath for a 'prayer meeting'

  04-04-2020 18:38
  
  The group congregated on basketball courts off Ward End Park Road.  Officers explained the strict guidelines around social distancing before they dispersed
  
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• The number of coronavirus patients dying in hospital and how many are discharged

  04-04-2020 18:33
  
  The Covid-19 figures come from 286 NHS intensive care and combined intensive care and high-dependency units in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
  
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• Conspiracy theory that 5G masts cause coronavirus 'dangerous nonsense'

  04-04-2020 18:16
  
  Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove and NHS England national medical director Stephen Powis said it was utter rubbish to suggest the phone masts were contributing to the spread of coronavirus
  
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• Cath Kidston in desperate race to find buyers

  04-04-2020 18:00
  
  The modern vintage retailer has filed a notice of intention with administrator Alvarez & Marsal
  
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• Birmingham Imam delivers strong message to city youngsters to protect families

  04-04-2020 17:48
  
  Sheikh Mohammed Aslam  said young people were hanging around in the parks in groups in Small Heath, Sparkbrook, Aston and across Birmingham
  
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• Government speeds up work to build NEC hospital after concerning death figures

  04-04-2020 17:30
  
  Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove said he had spoken to Mayor Andy Street about the rise in deaths this morning and said work was accelerating the 2,000 bed Nightingale hospital at the NEC.
  
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• Tragic five-year-old youngest to die of coronavirus in England

  04-04-2020 16:57
  
  The child sadly died in one of the country's hospitals after testing positive for Covid-19 as the deadly pandemic continued to cause devastation across the world
  
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• More pigeons than people - city shopping centre reduced to ghost town

  04-04-2020 16:53
  
  Northfield is usually bustling with activity but not any longer following the Government orders for people to stay at home to prevent spread of coronavirus
  
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• Dovehouse Fish Bar reopens in Solihull after owner 'crawled up walls' - Birmingham Live

  04-04-2020 16:48
  
  Dovehouse Fish Bar reopens in Solihull after owner 'crawled up walls'  Birmingham Live
  
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• Hospital launches online book of condolences in tribute to nurse

  04-04-2020 16:46
  
  Tributes have poured in for devoted nurse Areema Nasreen who died of coronavirus on Friday, April 3
  
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• Midlands coronavirus death toll hits 212 - almost double that of London

  04-04-2020 16:01
  
  A breakdown of the latest figures from NHS England revealed 212 deaths in the Midlands on Saturday April 4
  
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• Celebrities slammed for 5G conspiracies after mast goes up in flames Sparkbrook

  04-04-2020 15:54
  
  Actor Woody Harrelson, former Dancing on Ice judge Jason Gardiner, singer Lee Ryan and Ex on the Beach star Callum Best are among stars who have shared theories.
  
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• Celebrities slammed for 5G conspiracies after mast goes up in flames in city

  04-04-2020 15:54
  
  Actor Woody Harrelson, former Dancing on Ice judge Jason Gardiner, singer Lee Ryan and Ex on the Beach star Callum Best are among stars who have shared theories.
  
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• Coronavirus death toll rises to 4,313 in UK with 708 deaths in one day

  04-04-2020 15:17
  
  The amount of people to die from coronavirus in the UK stands at 4,313 after 708 died according to figures released today - April 4
  
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• Coronavirus death toll rises to 4,313 in UK with 637 deaths in one day

  04-04-2020 15:17
  
  The amount of people to die from coronavirus in the UK stands at 4,313 after 637 died according to figures released today - April 4
  
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• Police sealed off Sparkbrook street over unexploded bomb find fire extinguisher

  04-04-2020 14:35
  
  Vans of officers were called to Dearman Road in Sparkbrook after receiving the concerning alert.
  
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• How to play ITV's Virtual Grand National and what the odds are

  04-04-2020 14:18
  
  Here's a step-by step guide on everything punters need to know ahead of a virtual version of the race
  
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• Social distancing in coronavorus outbreak could be relaxed in 'few weeks' time'

  04-04-2020 13:29
  
  Government advisor professor Neil Ferguson social distancing could be replaced by rapid testing by the end of April
  
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• Social distancing in coronavirus outbreak could be relaxed in 'few weeks' time'

  04-04-2020 13:29
  
  Government advisor professor Neil Ferguson social distancing could be replaced by rapid testing by the end of April
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover is to make face visors for NHS frontline staff

  04-04-2020 13:02
  
  Jaguar Land Rover starts production of NHS-approved protective visors. Initially 1,300 reusable and comfortable face visors will be manufactured with plans for mass production
  
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• Scammers set up fake NHS page charging £5 to 'speak to a doctor'

  04-04-2020 12:58
  
  West Midlands Police is warning people to be vigilant amid a rise of scams taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic
  
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• Aldi brings back bargain skin range shoppers have been raving about

  04-04-2020 12:46
  
  Starting at £2.99, the Lacura beauty and skincare range will be rolled back out onto the shelves for a fraction of the price amid the coronavirus lockdown
  
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• Aldi brings back bargain skin range inspired by Elizabeth Arden and Clinique

  04-04-2020 12:46
  
  Starting at £2.99, the Lacura beauty and skincare range will be rolled back out onto the shelves for a fraction of the price amid the coronavirus lockdown
  
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• Royal Mail updates customers with changes to deliveries

  04-04-2020 12:32
  
  It will adopt a longer retention period for parcels and is changing the opening times of its customer services points at local delivery offices from Monday
  
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• Sir Kier Starmer named next Labour leader

  04-04-2020 12:15
  
  The human rights lawyer beat rivals Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy after the first round of voting.
  
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• Sir Keir Starmer named next Labour leader

  04-04-2020 12:15
  
  The human rights lawyer beat rivals Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy after the first round of voting.
  
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• Prisoners within two months of release date to be set free early

  04-04-2020 11:39
  
  The Ministry of Justice said the move was to prevent the spread of Covid 19 in jails
  
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• Crook hollowed-out drawers to hide in every time cops came looking

  04-04-2020 10:37
  
  The 38-year-old was finally rumbled by police on April 2, after successfully concealing himself on three occasions in the bottom of his drawers
  
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• 'Stay away from others' in park warning as Easter holidays arrive

  04-04-2020 06:30
  
  With all children off school and sunny weather forecast, Sutton Coldfield councillor David Pears said people must 'weigh up risks' of heading to park
  
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• Social distancing, self isolating and shielding - your questions answered

  04-04-2020 06:30
  
  Can you go into the garden or walk your dog? Are you expected to self-isolate if you're pregnant or diabetic? Here's what these terms mean and what the rules are
  
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• Six top tips to prevent and remove mould while you're stuck indoors on lockdown

  04-04-2020 06:30
  
  Being shut in at home during the coronavirus lockdown means mould can start appearing - but it also gives us more time to deal with household cleaning. Here's what you need to do
  
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• Paramedic reveals what it's like fighting COVID-19 on the frontline

  04-04-2020 06:30
  
  West Midlands Ambulance Service paramedic Rob Moore shares details on the resources they have, how he and his colleagues are trying to protect their families and the one thing patients are asking for that he simply cannot give them
  
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• Nurse battling to save COVID-19 victims slams car parking fee

  04-04-2020 06:30
  
  Health Secretary Matt Hancock said medics could park for free - but Sutton Coldfield nurse was charged to park
  
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• Mum and toddler self-isolating in flat told: 'Keep the noise down'

  04-04-2020 06:30
  
  Tearful Lauren McCabe responded with a note from two-year-old Leo saying: 'I just want my mummy to be better'
  
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• Man dies of coronavirus after being sent to hospital for a hip operation

  04-04-2020 06:30
  
  Herbert Jeynes tested positive for MRSA and COVID-29 at Russells Hall Hospital
  
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• Job will pay you £10 for every hour of TV you watch in coronavirus lockdown

  04-04-2020 06:30
  
  Payment for all online projects is made by your choice of bank transfer, PayPal or flexi e-gift vouchers redeemable at retailers
  
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• How parents can keep kids safe on TikTok, Houseparty and more during lockdown

  04-04-2020 06:30
  
  The NSPCC and O2 have created a one-stop online shop for parents to keep up to date with the latest apps - and how to set up restrictions
  
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• How one couple are delivery essentials for vulnerable people across Brum

  04-04-2020 06:30
  
  The pair set up the Covid-19 Essentials Delivery Facebook group and they now have over 1,000 members from Hall Green to Dickens Heath
  
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• How one couple are delivering essentials for vulnerable people across Brum

  04-04-2020 06:30
  
  The pair set up the Covid-19 Essentials Delivery Facebook group and they now have over 1,000 members from Hall Green to Dickens Heath
  
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• Fears for Birmingham school places with city in need of 2,000 extra

  04-04-2020 06:30
  
  Figures released by the Department for Education show Birmingham needs an estimated 1,852 extra school places by this September
  
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• Easter payment dates 2020 for Universal Credit, PIP, Child Benefit, tax credits

  04-04-2020 06:30
  
  This is when Universal Credit and other benefits will be paid out over the Easter holidays this year
  
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• 'Dreams do come true' - tragic nurse was proud to work for NHS

  04-04-2020 06:30
  
  Areema Nasreen had dreamed of being a nurse since she was a teenager, after caring for her nan who suffered a stroke
  
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• Coronavirus lockdown sparking surge in harmful drinking in Birmingham

  04-04-2020 06:30
  
  Data from the drug, alcohol and mental health charity We Are With You shows that 80% of the older adults it supports drink at home alone
  
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• Convicted drug pusher flown back to UK to serve 50-year sentence

  04-04-2020 06:30
  
  Bromsgrove ex-squaddie was caught selling ecstasy outside a Thailand supermarket
  
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• Best Easter eggs to get delivered as UK lockdown continues

  04-04-2020 06:30
  
  Easter is fast approaching but the lockdown means it's no longer possible to take all the Easter eggs round to family and friends - so here are the best options for getting them delivered
  
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