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• The Queen's VE Day speech in FULL to mark 75th anniversary

  08-05-2020 22:01
  
  Here is the full text of the Queen's televised address to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day
  
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• Queen praises empty streets 'filled with love and care' in VE Day speech

  08-05-2020 22:00
  
  The Queen spoke from Windsor Castle in a televised address to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day praising NHS staff and care workers
  
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• Shock as glass falls from 400ft Radisson Blu hotel in city centre

  08-05-2020 21:30
  
  A pane of glass hit the ground after falling from half way up the 39-storey Radisson Blu tower in Birmingham city centre
  
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• Gogglebox star dies after short illness

  08-05-2020 19:03
  
  June Bernicoff was a star on the show alongside her husband Leon
  
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• Glorious pictures of how VE Day 2020 was celebrated in Birmingham

  08-05-2020 18:53
  
  The 75th anniversary celebrations of VE Day in Birmingham weren't quite was anticipated but were heartfelt all the same
  
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• TUI latest news on cancellations and refunds for your summer holiday bookings

  08-05-2020 17:53
  
  Latest advice from TUI on overseas travel as coronavirus pandemic leaves many passengers uncertain what will happen to their package holiday or cruise
  
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• Six week old baby dies in hospital from coronavirus

  08-05-2020 16:53
  
  NHS England figures show 12 deaths so far for hospital patients aged 0 to 19-years-old who had tested positive.
  
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• Six week old baby dies in hospital after contracting coronavirus

  08-05-2020 16:53
  
  NHS England figures show 12 deaths so far for hospital patients aged 0 to 19-years-old who had tested positive.
  
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• VE Day celebrations in Birmingham

  08-05-2020 16:35
  
  Birmingham marks the 75th anniversary of victory in Europe with street parties and celebrations.
  
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• Huge Bank Holiday queues as Tesco launch half price sale

  08-05-2020 16:20
  
  Around 100 shoppers pictured in a lengthy queue snaking around the New Oscott Tesco after retail giant announced half price sale on in-store clothing
  
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• Driver's drug fail as he tries to throw £25k of cocaine out of closed window

  08-05-2020 16:16
  
  The inside of the cab was left splattered with a snowstorm of white powder after the man was stopped on the M5 and hurriedly attempted to dispose of a bag of cocaine - but forgot the window was shut
  
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• Wales to relax lockdown with three small adjustments

  08-05-2020 15:46
  
  First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced the lockdown will be in place for another three weeks but garden centres, libraries, and waste recycling centres will be able to re-open
  
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• UK coronavirus hospital death toll rises by 414 to new total of 26,093

  08-05-2020 15:36
  
  Latest figures for Covid-19 deaths on VE Day Friday May 8
  
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• Coronavirus death toll in UK hospitals rises by 414 to new total of 26,093

  08-05-2020 15:36
  
  Latest figures for Covid-19 deaths on VE Day Friday May 8
  
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• The top chip shops in Birmingham open with social distancing

  08-05-2020 14:40
  
  The city chippies proudly leading the way with fish and chip celebrations amid social distancing measures on VE Day 75
  
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• ADVERTORIAL: Five easy tips to keep healthy during lockdown

  08-05-2020 14:38
  
  Nutrition lecturer Grace Farhat on healthy habits to get you through self-isolation
  
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• Family with three children rescued from house fire by hero police officer

  08-05-2020 14:21
  
  A family, including three children, were rescued in the nick of time as an officer spotted smoke rising between two houses in the early hours
  
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• Family who put up flags for VE Day told they were 'tasteless' and 'disgusting'

  08-05-2020 14:10
  
  Nicola and Mark Slater received an anonymous letter attacking their decorations in Lawley, Shropshire
  
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• Ambulance bosses' apology for 'inappropriate' video of dancing paramedics

  08-05-2020 13:38
  
  The matter is to be dealt with internally by North West Ambulance Service
  
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• Cops chasing stolen car uncover boy, aged 16, behind wheel

  08-05-2020 13:17
  
  He was arrested on suspicion of supplying heroin, dangerous driving, failing to stop, car theft and possession of weapons
  
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• Moors announce retained list of players for 2020/21 season - Solihull Observer

  08-05-2020 13:13
  Moors announce retained list of players for 2020/21 season  Solihull Observer
  
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• Erdington and Kings Heath to get 'wider pavements' so shoppers can keep distance

  08-05-2020 12:53
  
  Pavements are to be widened in Erdington and Kings Heath to ensure people can stay two metres apart
  
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• Boris Johnson's father admits breaking lockdown to buy paper after grandson born

  08-05-2020 12:43
  
  Stanley Johnson popped out to get a newspaper so he could read coverage of the birth of his grandson Wilfrid
  
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• Public urged to stay home this weekend and expect 'limited' easing of lockdown

  08-05-2020 12:24
  
  Culture Secretary says that despite "temptingly sunny bank holiday weekend" people should not be leaving home except for essential travel, shopping or exercise
  
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• 8,000 Brummies tell us what the coronavirus lockdown has meant for them

  08-05-2020 12:00
  
  Brummies reveal the impact Covid-19 has had on their health, business and family in a BirminghamLive survey
  
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• VE 2020 timetable - full list of all the main events taking place today

  08-05-2020 11:54
  
  Lockdown means no public events like those just five years ago for the 70th anniversary, but commemorations are still going ahead across the UK to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day
  
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• Live updates as country celebrates VE day during lockdown

  08-05-2020 11:34
  
  Today is the day we commemorate the official surrender of Nazi Germany to the Allied forces on May 8 1945, following the Second World War
  
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• The Birmingham restaurants and breweries offering delivery or takeaway

  08-05-2020 11:20
  
  Digbeth Dining Club, Indian Streetery, Burning Soul and Miss Macaroon among the independents offering takeaways and deliveries
  
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• "We remember them" - message on VE Day from Lord Lieutenant

  08-05-2020 10:46
  
  The Lord Lieutenant of the West Midlands John Crabtree references today's battle against 'an invisible foe' in VE Day anniversary message.
  
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• NHS worker taking daily walk robbed of ID card in daylight bag snatch

  08-05-2020 10:39
  
  She was surrounded by three men while who swiped her handbag at around 4pm
  
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• Man hiding in bushes from police blows his cover with fart

  08-05-2020 10:39
  
  Cops hear sounds of someone breaking wind as they searched for man in woodland at Harworth in Nottinghamshire
  
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• VE Day 2020 - What time is the Queen's speech and Red Arrows flypast today?

  08-05-2020 10:22
  
  Two-minute silence to lead VE Day 2020 commemorations in lockdown which will also see flypasts by the Red Arrows and RAF Typhoons
  
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• The Midnight Ramadan Show - young people of Birmingham meet football stars

  08-05-2020 06:30
  
  The Midnight Ramadan Show will allow everyone to get up close and personal with professional footballers online during Ramadan as well as training sessions to stay fit from home
  
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• Poor, male, black or Asian - nothing equal about impact of Covid-19

  08-05-2020 06:30
  
  The evidence is growing - if you are older, poor, male, black or Asian, coronavirus seems more likely to kill you.
  
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• Lockdown lives at risk as walkers trespass at attraction

  08-05-2020 06:30
  
  Severn Valley Railway issued a second warning after pedestrians were spotted on the line
  
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• Lockdown life as a young carer - and it's not what you might think

  08-05-2020 06:30
  
  Twin teenagers help look after their mum - who is loving having her children at home
  
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• Council clarifies what is 'essential' rubbish as some turned away from tips

  08-05-2020 06:30
  
  Reports of some householders refused entry to recycling centres after their journey was not classed as essential. Council are taking guidance from DEFRA
  
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• Ben Shephard's touching video message to poorly Birmingham boy

  08-05-2020 06:30
  
  The Tipping Point and GMB host was among scores of people to respond to Oscar Jealous from Great Barr
  
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• Barber offering 'virtual haircuts' to avoid DIY disasters and raise charity cash

  08-05-2020 06:30
  
  Jewellery Quarter-based Anil Salhan is offering online consultations to those risking a home haircut with money raised donated to mental health charities
  
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• Baby saved by midwife as mum-to-be goes into labour on flight

  08-05-2020 06:30
  
  In scenes straight out of a Hollywood move, cabin crew asked if there was a medic on board as plane diverted to Portugal
  
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• How Birmingham helped beat Hitler and save the world from fascism

  08-05-2020 06:00
  
  As the nation celebrates VE Day, Erdington MP Jack Dromey says the people of Birmingha were central to a national effort that helped defeat racism and fascism.
  
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• Superdrug nurses collecting plasma in Brum for coronavirus trials

  08-05-2020 01:01
  
  Appeals are being made by the NHS for people who have recovered from COVID-19 to donate blood plasma to be used for major new trials taking place at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
  
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