Solihull news

• The top chip shops in and around Birmingham and Solihull opening on Good Friday - Birmingham Live

  10-04-2020 22:04
  
  The top chip shops in and around Birmingham and Solihull opening on Good Friday  Birmingham Live
  
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• Matt Hancocks says 'Herculean effort' being made in delivering PPE

  10-04-2020 18:42
  
  “Distribution is a Herculean effort involving the NHS, private industries and the armed forces to create a giant PPE network on an unprecedented scale”
  
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• Police have another busy night shift despite coronavirus lockdown

  10-04-2020 18:09
  
  Officers at Brierley Hill Police Station faced a night of crime after several arrests, thefts and pursuits
  
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• Tribute to former Mayor, Brian Powell, following his death

  10-04-2020 18:08
  
  Brian Powell sadly died this morning (April 10) at Walsall Manor Hospital after a short illness not related to coronavirus
  
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• Universal Credit rates 2020/2021 - how much you'll get after April rise

  10-04-2020 17:53
  
  Universal Credit went up on April 1 at end of benefit freeze and again on April 6 - here's what you'll get now when claiming new welfare scheme
  
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• Angry walker snaps bikers meeting up for a chat in Sutton Park

  10-04-2020 17:46
  
  Susan Rooke was exercising her dog when she took the picture yesterday (Thursday)
  
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• Officers speak to men playing in city park despite lockdown orders

  10-04-2020 17:36
  
  The scenes come amid reports groups of people were still having picnics in Ward End Park despite strict social distancing instructions not to gather in groups of more than two
  
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• Black Country coronavirus death toll reaches 451

  10-04-2020 17:30
  
  The latest increase came as people were urged to stick to lockdown rules over the bank holiday
  
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• Some 824 people have died from coronavirus in Brum and Black Country

  10-04-2020 16:32
  
  There's been an increase of 129 deaths in the past 24 hours in hospital trusts across the West Midlands
  
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• People urged to report Staffordshire businesses breaching Covid-19 closures

  10-04-2020 16:18
  
  Businesses including pubs, cinemas, theatres and casinos were told to close on March 21
  
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• Coronavirus death tolls soars over 9,000 as 953 new victims announced

  10-04-2020 15:44
  
  The Government said 953 more people had died with the virus on Thursday - taking the total fatalities to 9,016
  
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• The Tamworth designers making face masks and scrubs for NHS

  10-04-2020 15:26
  
  "As the mother of two nurses I feel it’s the least I can do."
  
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• Tamworth pupil creates blog to let 'other side' know what school's like

  10-04-2020 15:26
  
  Eleanor thought it would be an excellent idea to tell the children on the ‘other side’ what it was like still being in school.
  
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• Girl, 6, bakes cakes and writes to EVERY resident at local care home

  10-04-2020 15:25
  
  "She is just a really nice little girl and has such a shining personality."
  
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• Boots is closing dozens of stores across the UK this week - the full list

  10-04-2020 15:08
  
  Some stores in Birmingham are amongst those closing their doors to shoppers as the coronavirus lockdown continues to affect the fortunes of our High Streets
  
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• Shots blasted at taxi parked outside takeaway: Armed police swoop

  10-04-2020 15:01
  
  The broad daylight attack took place outside the Top Taste outlet but fortunately no-one inside the taxi was hurt
  
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• Pictures: Two taken to hospital after horror head on crash

  10-04-2020 14:45
  
  Emergency services at scene but occupants managed to get out of the cars by themselves
  
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• UK is 'considering' plans to release young people from lockdown measures first

  10-04-2020 14:09
  
  As part of its lockdown exit strategy, ministers are considering proposals put forward by experts that people aged 20 - 30 should be released first because they are less at risk from the virus
  
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• Long Good Friday queues at Aldi and Sainsburys in Brum

  10-04-2020 13:40
  
  These photos show shoppers queueing all the way around the car park at Aldi in Maypole and all down the main road at Sainsburys in Kings Heath
  
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• Man jailed for year for deliberately coughing in the faces of nurses

  10-04-2020 13:31
  
  The man was taken to A&E with coronavirus symptoms - but whilst being treated in a cubicle deliberately coughed in the faces of two nurses treating him
  
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• Joint project to support people self-isolating has helped 100 in Lichfield

  10-04-2020 13:25
  
  Central England Co-op teamed up with Lichfield District Council to support the vulnerable members of the local community with vital care packages.
  
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• Family reunited with missing moggy - four years after he vanished

  10-04-2020 13:05
  
  Yoda the ginger Maine Coon left his owners Marta ans Jakub crushed when he failed to return to his Erdington home in 2016
  
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• This is when TUI, Ryanair and Jet2 will start flying again

  10-04-2020 12:59
  
  All UK airline have been cancelling flights since the coronavirus pandemic.  But there is light at the end of the tunnel now that some of the big holiday companies have announced when their summer programmes will re-start
  
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• The Covid-19 pandemic has led to rise in cybercrime and fraud

  10-04-2020 12:59
  
  Staffordshire County Council says that the Covid-19 pandemic has seen a noticeable increase in cybercrime and fraud.
  
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• Moment neighbours line street to give popular granddad send off

  10-04-2020 12:53
  
  “This was a heartwarming scene the family could never have imagined and Alan would have been so grateful for the turnout he received”
  
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• Amazing turnout for clap for carers at hospital entrance

  10-04-2020 12:44
  
  Dozens of emergency service vehicles lined up outside Russells Hall Hospital for the weekly applause
  
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• Another phone mast is torched amidst fake coronavirus conspiracies

  10-04-2020 12:19
  
  Bogus link between 5G masts and Covid-19 suspected behind attack - but this mast is in fact 4G
  
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• Major supermarkets - when they are closed over bank hol weekend

  10-04-2020 11:42
  
  Under the Government's trading laws, all supermarkets and large stores have to close on Easter Sunday - regardless of the coronavirus lockdown
  
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• Black Country supermarket opening times over Easter bank holiday

  10-04-2020 11:34
  
  Although the opening times have changed due to the coronavirus outbreak, it's worth checking whether they have changed again for the bank holiday
  
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• Michelin starred chef Glynn Purnell now delivering medicines in Chelmsley Wood

  10-04-2020 11:29
  
  Not one to stay at home twiddling his thumbs, Saturday Kitchen star Glynn Purnell is now delivering medicines to the elderly around Chelmsley Wood and putting smiles on faces
  
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• Grandmother dies from coronavirus as daughter begs 'stay indoors'

  10-04-2020 11:25
  
  Caroline Walters, from Meriden, Solihull, died this morning (Wednesday) from the deadly virus
  
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• Tamworth FC Academy boss Mike Fowler: 'We have a network ready to talk'

  10-04-2020 11:24
  
  A group are looking to do their bit to help vulnerable and lonely people connect with the outside world during lockdown
  
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• Dr describes the emotional moment he heard Clap for Carers

  10-04-2020 11:04
  
  Dr Ron Daniels, a consultant at Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, spoke movingly to the camera describing how the weekly Clap for Carers had affected him
  
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• When Wilko and B&Q are open over Easter and during the lockdown

  10-04-2020 10:36
  
  Easter is traditionally a busy time of year for retailers as people take advantage of the bank holidays and go out spending.  This year is different - but two popular retailers Wilko and B&Q are still trading over Easter
  
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• Grandad, 101, oldest to beat coronavirus after two week hospital battle

  10-04-2020 09:57
  
  The Midland centenarian posed with nurses after recovering from the deadly virus
  
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• Police searching for Mazda in connection with hit-and-run

  10-04-2020 09:51
  
  The injured woman received serious injuries following the collision on Wye Cliff Road
  
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• Birmingham and Solihull GP surgeries to open over Easter bank holiday weekend - Birmingham Live

  10-04-2020 09:43
  
  Birmingham and Solihull GP surgeries to open over Easter bank holiday weekend  Birmingham Live
  
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• West Midlands Ambulance Service needs your help - earn up to £37K

  10-04-2020 06:30
  
  The pressure and strain of coronavirus on the West Midlands Ambulance Service has resulted in a plea for registered paramedics who live in the city and across the region to re-join
  
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• The top chip shops in Birmingham and Solihull opening on Good Friday

  10-04-2020 06:30
  
  Many top friers have agonised about if they could, should or would be open at this stage of the coronavirus pandemic, but while the government is still permitting takeaways to be open these chippies are all hoping it can still be a Good Fry-day this Easter
  
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• The changing face of Birmingham's Bull Ring

  10-04-2020 06:30
  
  The Bull Ring has been the centre of shopping in the city for many years, from famous statues, famous people and a change of name, but it will always be at the heart of the city, however we spell it
  
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• Owner of popular Indian restaurant heartbroken by fire during refurbishment

  10-04-2020 06:30
  
  The Stratford Road banqueting suite in Hall Green was being refurbished to turn it back into a restaurant following calls from loyal customers
  
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• Nurse gives coronavirus patients Easter treat packs during hospital isolation

  10-04-2020 06:30
  
  Newly qualified nurse Liv O'Connell, 24, from the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, wants to 'put a smile on her patient's faces' with chocolate and care packages
  
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• How to take part in the #Messy4Mind challenge this Easter weekend

  10-04-2020 06:30
  
  Tom Mills started the campaign to raise awareness of mental health issues after struggling with anxiety and depression by getting messy at home.
  
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• Free things to do at home over Easter that you'd usually have to pay for

  10-04-2020 06:30
  
  Go on a virtual tour of Warwick Castle, join a virtual Easter Egg hunt, make your own lollipop catapults with Bear Grylls or take part in a Camp Bestival Easter sleepover - there's loads to get involved in without having to leave the house or spend any money
  
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• Bus lane fines in city raked in over £1million for the council last year

  10-04-2020 06:30
  
  The money generated by the Penalty Charge Notices will go towards the operational costs, it has been revealed
  
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• All the shops that deliver groceries and booze on Deliveroo

  10-04-2020 06:30
  
  The restaurant delivery service riders are now dropping off supermarket essentials as well as wine and beer
  
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• Laws to ban shops from hiking up prices in emergency

  10-04-2020 06:00
  
  Legislation drawn up after some shops were accused of 'putting up prices to excessive levels' in coronavirus crisis
  
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