Solihull news

• Holly Willoughby alarms This Morning viewers with unsettling outfit

  07-04-2020 21:53
  
  On April 7, mum of three Holly, aged 39, was back on the show to present alongside longtime co-presenter and best pal Phillip Schofield
  
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• Peter Kay's first TV appearance in years - to help fight coronavirus

  07-04-2020 21:27
  
  It's part of a live three hour charity spectacular on the BBC later this month to cheer up the nation
  
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• Coronavirus lockdown will NOT be lifted on Monday after review shelved

  07-04-2020 21:19
  
  Prime Minister committed to inspect the evidence to see if the measures could be eased in three weeks
  
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• Fury as dad fined for letting son flout coronavirus lockdown

  07-04-2020 21:13
  
  Police in Blakenall issued the fixed penalty notice after spotting the the youngster outside four times
  
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• Party host fined after guest told cops they didn't believe in coronavirus

  07-04-2020 21:04
  
  Derbyshire Constabulary attended the birthday bash after receiving a noise complaint
  
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• Man, 21, charged over 'brutal' attack on paramedic amid coronavirus crisis

  07-04-2020 20:15
  
  Jamie Davies allegedly lashed out at the 40-year-old West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) worker after calling a crew to his home in Coventry on Sunday
  
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• Netflix making huge changes for parents as coronavirus crisis continues

  07-04-2020 20:14
  
  The streaming giant is bringing in a host of new features for parental control, including PIN-protected personal profiles and the ability to remove films or series by title
  
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• Downing Street issue new statement over Boris Johnson's health

  07-04-2020 20:12
  
  No further updates on his condition are expected until Wednesday
  
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• Temporary mortuary opens at Birmingham Airport

  07-04-2020 19:57
  
  Part of facility completed and being used for storage as coronavirus deaths increase
  
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• 'Most kind-hearted' - brother's tribute to dad-of-three after sudden death

  07-04-2020 19:45
  
  Businessman and family man Jawad Iqbal Dad died suddenly, days after his recovery from coronavirus
  
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• 'He was most kind-hearted' - brother tribute to coronavirus victim

  07-04-2020 19:45
  
  Businessman and family man Jawad Iqbal Dad died suddenly, days after his recovery from coronavirus.
  
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• Hungry families, stroke survivors and abused women to get emergency help

  07-04-2020 19:17
  
  Heart of England Community Foundation has given out 23 more urgent coronavirus grants to community organisations as part of our BrumKind backed campaign - this is who is getting help
  
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• “Kick in the teeth” for promotion hopefuls Solihull – says Manoochehri - Solihull Observer

  07-04-2020 19:00
  “Kick in the teeth” for promotion hopefuls Solihull – says Manoochehri  Solihull Observer
  
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• Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre tested for coronavirus

  07-04-2020 18:57
  
  Ms Giuffre tweeted a pictured of herself from what appeared to be a hospital or clinic bed
  
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• Drink driver who shouted 'corona' as he spat in cop's mouth spared jail

  07-04-2020 18:57
  
  Ian Muncaster, 40, of Cotswold Place, Peterlee, County Durham, became aggressive and assaulted two officers who went to arrest him outside his home on Sunday
  
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• New mental health support for Birmingham & Solihull during COVID-19 outbreak • B31 Voices - B31 Voices

  07-04-2020 18:34
  
  New mental health support for Birmingham & Solihull during COVID-19 outbreak • B31 Voices  B31 Voices
  
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• Police helicopter continues to look for missing Tamworth man

  07-04-2020 18:14
  
  Phillip Murphy, aged 60, has not been seen since Thursday night
  
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• Doctors monitoring Boris Johnson 'closely' as he remains in critical care

  07-04-2020 18:13
  
  Boris's Deputy, Dominic Raab, says the Prime Minister is a 'fighter' who will be 'back at the helm' soon.
  
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• Move over Banksy, Tamworth has Burnsy, aged 9!

  07-04-2020 17:37
  
  As if by fate paramedics appeared merely hours later to give their approval once complete
  
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• Mum persuaded by GP into not calling ambulance - and simply 'die at home'

  07-04-2020 17:35
  
  Maggie Ilsley issued a warning to others in a scathing post online - adding that the ordeal had left her "sickened beyond words"
  
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• Man vandalises own house in tribute to NHS with message painted on side

  07-04-2020 17:34
  
  Seb Whitehouse, 30 and housemate Gemma Powell, 29 spent five hours painting the words "Thank you NHS heroes" across their home
  
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• UK coronavirus death toll hits 6,100 after dark day of 800 deaths

  07-04-2020 17:29
  
  The Department of Health said that, as of 9am on Tuesday, 213,181 people have been tested of which 55,242 tested positive
  
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• Domestic violence on rise in lockdown with 400 suspects arrested

  07-04-2020 17:23
  
  West MidlandsPolice dealing with average of 119 domestic abuse crimes per day
  
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• 'Die of corona' - Woman who spat in mouth of police officer jailed

  07-04-2020 17:10
  
  Lianne Mottershead kicked an officer in the groin in the early hours of April 6 while she was heavily drunk
  
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• Birmingham trust now has 263 coronavirus deaths - 80 higher than anywhere

  07-04-2020 17:00
  
  University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust tops the list, registering a total of 263 deaths
  
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• Ramadan 2020 hit by coronavirus - How holy month of fasting will have to change

  07-04-2020 16:59
  
  The chief executive of Green Lane mosque in Birmingham has this message for worshippers who will find themselves unable to celebrate Ramadan in the usual way because of Covid-19 restrictions
  
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• Man, 23, with no health problems dies from coronavirus

  07-04-2020 16:55
  
  Patients were aged between 23 and 102 years old and 29 of the 758 patients (aged between 23 and 99 years old) had no known underlying health condition
  
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• Cop's plea over sharing graphic Handsworth stab video

  07-04-2020 16:45
  
  West Midlands Police has asked for the videos not to be shared further as they continue to hunt the attackers
  
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• Stunning centre celebrating Sikhism to be built on temple site

  07-04-2020 16:33
  
  A British Sikh Heritage Centre celebrating the history and culture of the religion will be built at Sedgley Street Gurdwara
  
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• Mayor sorry over 'Boris Johnson completely deserves this' coronavirus jibe

  07-04-2020 16:31
  
  Sheila Oakes, who is mayor of Heanor in Derbyshire and a Labour district councillor, posted the comment on Facebook on Monday night
  
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• Watch pregnant nurse's tearful plea through oxygen mask

  07-04-2020 16:30
  
  City Hospital Michelle Wright posted heartbreaking video urging public to follow social distancing rules
  
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• The letter from Boris Johnson being put through your letterbox today

  07-04-2020 16:29
  
  As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, the PM - who is in intensive care - has written to households across the country
  
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• All but one of Birmingham city council-owned multi-storey car parks set to shut

  07-04-2020 16:25
  
  Eight multi-storey car parks will be closed until further notice
  
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• 'Surge in infections' – Plea for social distancing at Easter weekend

  07-04-2020 16:21
  
  The plea came just hours before the UK suffered its deadliest coronavirus day
  
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• More funding needed to tackle coronavirus in Brum - cabinet member

  07-04-2020 16:04
  
  Councillor Tristan Chatfield has called on the Government to provide Birmingham City Council with extra resources
  
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• Fine issued as 50 flout Covid-19 lockdown laws

  07-04-2020 15:55
  
  Officers issued one person with a fine as they refused to comply with advice to go home amid the coronavirus crisis
  
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• The Queen's message to Boris Johnson as he lies in intensive care

  07-04-2020 15:46
  
  The Duke of Cambridge has tweeted a personal message of sympathy to Boris Johnson's family - signing it off with his initial "W"
  
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• Minute's silence held for much-loved nurse Areema Nasreem

  07-04-2020 15:43
  
  The mother-of-three lost her battle with coronavirus on Friday
  
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• Secondhand car dealers from Small Heath found to be selling unsafe vehicles

  07-04-2020 15:42
  
  Father and son Mohammed Tufail and Mohammed Umair have both been banned from trading for seven years after an investigation found six of their cars were unroadworthy
  
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• Man 'seriously' injured after disorder outside flats

  07-04-2020 15:32
  
  Two men were taken to hospital after the assault, medics confirmed
  
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• The 'essential' items you can order online as Wickes and B& face huge demand

  07-04-2020 15:31
  
  Brits can head out "infrequently" for food and medicine - or basic necessities - according to government guidance, as the Covid-19 spread continues
  
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• Martin Kemp is giving NHS workers free tickets to his UK shows

  07-04-2020 15:22
  
  To acknowledge the amazing job the NHS is currently doing, promoters M&B have worked with Martin to offer 1500 FREE tickets for any NHS worker across the tour dates
  
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• UK coronavirus death toll hits 6,000 after 758 patients die in England alone

  07-04-2020 15:09
  
  A further 758 people, who tested positive for the Coronavirus (Covid-19) have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 5,655
  
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• When UK lockdown will end and how coronavirus restrictions will be lifted

  07-04-2020 14:56
  
  Michael Gove has said the decision to lift the lockdown can be made with or without Boris Johnson in charge, as he lies in the ICU in London
  
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• Using Ecooking day cream: why, when and how? - Solihull Observer

  07-04-2020 14:47
  Using Ecooking day cream: why, when and how?  Solihull Observer
  
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• Travel industry plea to avoid damaging refund claims

  07-04-2020 14:36
  
  Proposal would allow 'short-term alternative' to cash refunds because of the deluge of claims expected from holidaymakers
  
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• Hay fever warning as UK set for 'highest pollen count in 70 years'

  07-04-2020 14:33
  
  Experts have warned that this week will bring the highest pollen counts in 70 years, due to a delay in trees’ pollen release
  
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• JLR staff donate £17,000 to charities amid coronavirus fight

  07-04-2020 14:23
  
  The move from the workers at the Midlands car giant comes as part of the battle against Covid-19
  
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• Moment thug claiming to be Covid-19 'super-spreader' coughs at cops

  07-04-2020 14:17
  
  Christopher McKendrick, 58, was stopped after members of the public reported seeing him waving a 2ft plank of wood above his head
  
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• The European countries set to lift coronavirus lockdown

  07-04-2020 14:13
  
  The moves come as the pandemic continues, with some 5,000 Brits having died so far, yet many more thousands infected by the deadly bug.
  
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