Solihull news

• Mortuary opens at Birmingham Airport to house coronavirus victims

  17-04-2020 21:24
  
  The morgue opened today (Friday 17) as a temporary facility to accommodate the increased number of deaths in the region
  
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• Watch the moment water shoots 15ft into the air as pipe bursts

  17-04-2020 20:14
  
  Water gushing into the air from a burst pipe 'sounded like thunder' and caused 'ground to shake'
  
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• Fit and healthy Covid-19 survivors share ICU battle against virus

  17-04-2020 19:40
  
  Patricia Redpath and Warren Bennett are now both recovering at their homes
  
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• Police swoop as 19-year-old man shot close to chicken takeaway

  17-04-2020 19:26
  
  Armed police and paramedics were called to Highfield Road following the violent attack
  
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• Student fined for 360-mile trip to take friend to airport

  17-04-2020 18:26
  
  Officers were on patrol in Coventry city centre when they pulled over a car which was spotted being driven erratically
  
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• UK to step up vaccine production capacity ready for coronavirus jab

  17-04-2020 18:16
  
  Business Secretary Alok Sharma looks ahead to the development of a vaccine in daily Downing Street press conference
  
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• 'We should all wear masks to save lives' - Birmingham professor

  17-04-2020 18:00
  
  Two Birmingham professors are leading the charge to call for mass mask wearing in the community, in care homes and among hospital patients to reduce infection
  
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• 'Disgusting' Poundland queue-jumper who spat at staff and police jailed

  17-04-2020 17:44
  
  Darren Swain was sentenced to six months in prison at Leeds Magistrates' Court, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed on Friday
  
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• Clap For Carers shows people now mixing it up to inspire NHS workes

  17-04-2020 17:31
  
  It's week four of the Clap For Our Carers campaign to support NHS workers and these are increasingly quirky things that people have been doing to inspire them
  
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• Police boss slams Eamonn Holmes over 5G coronavirus conspiracy theory

  17-04-2020 17:30
  
  An Ofcom spokeswoman said it had received 419 complaints on Easter Monday
  
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• Government changes rules around renewing driving licences for these drivers

  17-04-2020 17:17
  
  Drivers with health issues will still need to declare them while those with health issues that prevent them from driving safely will not have their licence renewed
  
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• Travel expert's advice on summer holiday bookings after Government warning

  17-04-2020 17:10
  
  What does the Transport Secretary's advice on not booking a summer holiday during the coronavirus pandemic mean for your plans? TravelSupermarket explains your rights
  
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• The diet which will help fight coronavirus, according to scientists

  17-04-2020 17:09
  
  A diet with a diverse and varied mixture of vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds and pulses, along with some meat, fish and dairy products
  
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• Judy Garland classic 'Over the Rainbow' sung by Solihull church choir via Zoom - Solihull Observer

  17-04-2020 17:08
  Judy Garland classic 'Over the Rainbow' sung by Solihull church choir via Zoom  Solihull Observer
  
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• NHS worker, 73, dies of coronavirus after 30-year career

  17-04-2020 17:06
  
  Jane Murphy worked at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for almost 30 years, first as a cleaner before being retrained as a clinical support worker
  
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• Phoebe Waller-Bridge gushes over The Queen's 'badass' coronavirus speech

  17-04-2020 16:47
  
  Her words echoed those of Forces' sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn's Second World War anthem
  
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• How Prince William and Kate's wedding helped Sutton Coldfield seamstress

  17-04-2020 16:29
  
  Suzette has handed over 66 sets of scrubs, comprising tunics, trousers, hats and wash bags
  
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• Tamworth Round Table deliver 1,000th face shield!

  17-04-2020 16:23
  
  “It is unbelievable and indescribable really to go from just an idea to this. We never thought we would get to this point so quickly."
  
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• Government makes massive change to furlough scheme dates

  17-04-2020 16:05
  
  Rishi Sunak said the decision had been made in light of the continued social distancing measures which were extended for a further three weeks on Thursday
  
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• Man seriously hurt after being battered with wooden fence pole outside Co-op

  17-04-2020 16:02
  
  No arrests have been made, a spokesman for Staffordshire Police said
  
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• MP hits out after coronavirus 'racist graffiti' daubed in city

  17-04-2020 15:52
  
  Edgbaston MP Preet Gill, who shared a picture of the graffiti on her Twitter, said it 'must be called out as racist'
  
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• Air ambulance lands in George Rose Park after crash

  17-04-2020 15:50
  
  One man was taken to hospital after his car collided with parked vehicles on Wolverhampton Street
  
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• Leading a council in lockdown - Walsall chief speaks out

  17-04-2020 15:40
  
  Walsall Council leader Mike Bird said the unusual situation has not stopped the authority delivering
  
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• Thug jailed for spitting at officers claiming he had Covid-19

  17-04-2020 15:37
  
  Christopher Harris, who was wanted on recall to prison, told the officers 'I’ve got corona'
  
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• Lorry collided with bridge causing £200,000 worth of damage

  17-04-2020 15:26
  
  Network Rail today warned lorry drivers to always know the height of their vehicles after a skip lorry seriously damaged a railway bridge in Kenilworth, Warwickshire
  
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• UK set for first coronavirus vaccine doses 'within the next seven days'

  17-04-2020 15:24
  
  Experts at the University of Oxford are working hard to develop a vaccine that could prevent people from getting Covid-19
  
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• Solihull group refuses HS2 'blood money' after accusing rail project of flouting Covid-19 rules - Birmingham Live

  17-04-2020 15:13
  
  Solihull group refuses HS2 'blood money' after accusing rail project of flouting Covid-19 rules  Birmingham Live
  
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• UK coronavirus death toll reaches 14,500 after 850 more patients die

  17-04-2020 15:12
  
  As of 9am 17 April, 438,991 tests have concluded, with 21,328 tests on 16 April. 341,551 people have been tested of which 108,692 tested positive
  
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• 'Amazing, truly inspirational and kind' Birmingham priest dies

  17-04-2020 15:08
  
  Father Bernard O’Connor, from St Mary’s Parish Church, was described as  'a lovely man who embodied everything about Christianity, care, respect, compassion and love'
  
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• Sam Smith breaks silence over backlash to coronavirus lockdown 'meltdown' photo

  17-04-2020 15:04
  
  The 27-year-old singer posted an image on Instagram last month, showing them with their head bowed in apparent despair
  
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• Care home plea for cards after 107-year-old's birthday party cancelled

  17-04-2020 15:00
  
  Margaret Ellmore was due to have a celebration with family and friends when she turns 107 on May 1
  
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• Self employed warned of tax deadline for coronavirus cash - 5 things you must do

  17-04-2020 14:59
  
  UK Government has launched a Self Employed Income Support Scheme offering grants to those whose income has fallen or disappeared during the coronavirus pandemic - but you need to act fast to qualify
  
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• Massive multi-billion HS2 train station in Birmingham set for approval

  17-04-2020 14:58
  
  Officers have recommended Birmingham City Council's planning committee approve the plans
  
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• Man admits revenge porn attack on ex-girlfriend after messy break-up

  17-04-2020 14:54
  
  Matthew Hey, 51, also pleaded guilty to sending a message through a public network which was offensive, indecent, obscene or menacing
  
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• Group refuses HS2 'blood money' over claims Covid-19 rules broken

  17-04-2020 14:52
  
  The Berkswell Society has alleged behaviour is endangering lives and said it could not accept grant
  
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• Gymshark's 'sweaty selfie' craze aims to raise £175k for Birmingham NHS

  17-04-2020 14:51
  
  The company will donate £5 per person to NHS charities supporting services at Birmingham's Women's and Children's Hospitals.
  
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• Cannabis farm worth £150k discovered following tip off

  17-04-2020 14:39
  
  Police raided a property on Windsor Road and found 150 cannabis plants growing
  
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• Military memorabilia fanatic jailed over Skype for owning banned firearm

  17-04-2020 14:31
  
  Clinton Hicks was arrested at his home in Lowestoft, Suffolk, last year, prosecutor William Carter told an Ipswich Crown Court hearing
  
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• Brum pilot trapped in Pakistan offers to fly stranded Brits home

  17-04-2020 13:47
  
  Taariq Iqbal is stranded in Lahore with six other members of his family after going there for a wedding
  
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• Vulnerable people urged to ask for help following lockdown extension

  17-04-2020 13:41
  
  Approximately 20,000 ‘extremely-vulnerable’ Staffordshire residents have been advised by letter not to leave home until at least the end of May
  
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• This is when first Universal Credit claims from coronavirus impact will be paid

  17-04-2020 13:28
  
  Did you make a claim for Universal Credit as the Government began its restrictions to slow the spread of Covid-19? Here's when the money will go into your account
  
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• Facebook is adding a seventh reaction for users amid coronavirus crisis

  17-04-2020 13:21
  
  Currently users can react with everything from laughter and happiness to tears and anger
  
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• Lorraine and Dr Hilary slam Westminster Bridge 'idiots' breaking 2m rule

  17-04-2020 13:15
  
  Lorraine used her ITV1 daytime show to hit out at the people ignoring the social distancing guidance from the government on Friday
  
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• Family plays marathon tennis match in aid of NHS - Solihull Observer

  17-04-2020 13:09
  Family plays marathon tennis match in aid of NHS  Solihull Observer
  
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• Matt Hancock admits hospitals are running out of gowns for patients

  17-04-2020 12:59
  
  The Covid-19 outbreak has spread across the country, claiming the lives of some 13,000 Brits, and infecting many thousands more
  
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• ADVERTORIAL: Meet the kind-hearted Midlands artist who has raised almost £8k for the NHS

  17-04-2020 12:48
  
  A share of the proceeds from illustrator Jamie Taylor's Robin prints go towards the Feed the NHS campaign
  
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• Police pups could be named after NHS staff who saved officer's life

  17-04-2020 12:43
  
  Chief Superintendent Phil Dolby was in intensive care for 13 days after contracting the deadly disease
  
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• Coronavirus victims buried in 'pauper's chipboard boxes'

  17-04-2020 12:43
  
  Bodies are being stockpiled in temporary morgues as funeral directors face four-week waits for new coffins
  
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• Hospital reveals number of patients who have beaten coronavirus

  17-04-2020 12:38
  
  The positive announcement was made by the Royal Wolverhampton Trust
  
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• Coronavirus testing extended to police, firefighters, prison and council staff

  17-04-2020 12:33
  
  Matt Hancock has announced "police, fire service, prison staff, critical local authority staff, the judiciary and Department for Work and Pensions staff who need it"
  
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