Solihull news

• Lockdown rules for vulnerable who are shielding to change

  30-05-2020 23:00
  
  Those who live alone can meet outside with one other person from another household, the Government has said.
  
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• Professor Van-Tam's clear message about Dominic Cummings

  30-05-2020 18:45
  
  The deputy chief medical officer made it clear the lockdown rules were for ALL
  
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• Demon drivers clocked doing speeds of up to 140mph during motorway crackdown

  30-05-2020 18:04
  
  A motorist was clocked at 120mph on the M6 between junctions 10 and 10a and one driver in a hurry hit 117mph on the Aston Expressway – more than twice the 50mph limit
  
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• Crossbows seized after police called to disorder on Tipton street

  30-05-2020 17:47
  
  Armed police assisted officers after they were called to reports of men brandishing weapons in Union Street
  
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• Groups of up to six people from different households can exercise together

  30-05-2020 17:38
  
  Further easing of the lockdown measures were announced by culture secretary Oliver Dowden
  
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• Union demands 'back to school' plans are axed after latest lockdown warning

  30-05-2020 17:09
  
  National Education Union has raised fresh concerns after advisers warned coronavirus restrictions were being lifted too quickly
  
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• Driver caught bombing down the M6 Toll at 141mph in speeding crackdown

  30-05-2020 16:35
  
  Central Motorway Police Group launched a month long operation to combat speeders
  
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• Teenage boy stabbed in Solihull park

  30-05-2020 16:00
  
  The teen was taken to hospital. Three people have been arrested in connection with the attack
  
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• Coronavirus death toll rises to 30,736 as latest figures revealed

  30-05-2020 15:54
  
  NHS England reported further 146 hospital deaths with 14 more recorded in Wales, 22 in Scotland and one in Northern Ireland
  
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• More experts voice concerns over lockdown easing plans

  30-05-2020 15:51
  
  Scientists warning of huge spike in Covid-19 infection rates because of some restrictions being lifted
  
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• When you might get to see the latest SpaceX launch attempt flying across sky

  30-05-2020 15:20
  
  The spacecraft may be spotted flying over the UK 15 minutes after lift-off at around 8.37pm if conditions are good
  
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• Watch as flames engulf a Lexus following arson attack in Great Barr

  30-05-2020 15:12
  
  The car, which was parked on the roadway,was set alight in the early hours of Saturday. The incident has been confirmed as arson
  
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• Extensive finger tip search as police hunt Sheldon gunman

  30-05-2020 14:34
  
  A car was heard screeching in Downsfield Road before gunshots rang out as a 28-year-old man was critically injured in a late-night shooting
  
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• Arctic air to chill Birmingham in abrupt end to heatwave

  30-05-2020 14:30
  
  Sweltering temperatures to be replaced by swathes of cold air from the north during the middle of next week with temperatures tumbling
  
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• Former Sky Sports host reveals heartbreak after dad's death

  30-05-2020 14:28
  
  The presenter announced the sad news three years after the death of wife Gemma from leukaemia
  
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• Severn Trent Water issues statement over current water supply

  30-05-2020 14:15
  
  The water provider said some householders were experiencing low water pressure.
  
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• Devastating footage shows destruction after fires at Cannock Chase

  30-05-2020 13:30
  
  People are being urged to be considerate of their surroundings when visiting the beauty spot
  
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• Police carry out fingertip searches after Sheldon shooting

  30-05-2020 13:26
  
  Pictures from the scene capture the extensive police response after a 28-year-old man was left fighting for his life in a shooting
  
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• Litter and a squirrel eating crisps- the city parks hit by avalanche of waste

  30-05-2020 13:22
  
  As lockdown has been partially lifted, householders have been meeting in public spaces and enjoying picnics but leaving their rubbish behind
  
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• Bikers rev up with PPE for Heart of England Mencap - Solihull Observer

  30-05-2020 13:00 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Bikers rev up with PPE for Heart of England Mencap  Solihull Observer
  
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• Spain issues new update on allowing Brits back for holidays

  30-05-2020 12:55
  
  Country confirmed it will gradually ease restrictions with visitors allowed to head to resorts such as Majorca and Minorca
  
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• Hopes rise for holidaymakers as Spain prepares to welcome visitors

  30-05-2020 12:55
  
  Country confirmed it will gradually ease restrictions with visitors allowed to head to resorts such as Majorca and Minorca
  
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• Disqualified driver caught with car-full of children without seat belts

  30-05-2020 12:33
  
  The parent was driving in Smith's Wood with four young kids unrestrained - as well as being uninsured and disqualified
  
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• Alton Towers hopes to reveal opening date soon - with big changes

  30-05-2020 12:16
  
  The top Staffordshire tourist attraction has revealed its guidelines for opening the doors again after the enforced 10-week closure.
  
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• Things you can do from Monday after 'cautious easing' of lockdown

  30-05-2020 11:55
  
  New guidelines for schools and retail businesses and small groups of people from more than one household will be allowed to gather
  
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• Live updates as man fights for his life after shooting

  30-05-2020 11:48
  
  The gunman forced his way into a house in Downsfield Road, Sheldon before shooting 28-year-old man
  
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• Man fights for life after being gunned down in his own home by armed intruder

  30-05-2020 11:32
  
  The 28-year-old victim was gunned down after an attacker forced entry into his house in Downsfield Road
  
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• Paedophile scout master dies of deadly disease in jail

  30-05-2020 11:25
  
  Ronald Curran was found choking and unable to breathe by a nurse at HMP Durham just months into his latest sentence
  
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• Schools may have supermarket-like queues at gates when children return

  30-05-2020 11:07
  
  Measures to keep children safe include new rules for parents at drop-off times to one-way systems in the corridors and PPE for staff
  
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• Piers Morgan pens new GMB deal - and he's staying with the show

  30-05-2020 11:03
  
  The presenter, who usually co-hosts with Susanna Reid, is expected to continue fronting Good Morning Britain until at least the end of 2021
  
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• Solihull council leader on how new 'trace and trace' for coronavirus will work in borough - Solihull Observer

  30-05-2020 11:02 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Solihull council leader on how new 'trace and trace' for coronavirus will work in borough  Solihull Observer
  
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• Road to beauty spot closed off due to extreme fire risk

  30-05-2020 10:50
  
  Irreplaceable habitats and ancient trees at Cannock Chase are at risk
  
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• Police block street after 'gun alert'

  30-05-2020 10:34
  
  Gun alert saw motorists warned to avoid area in South Yardley late on Friday night
  
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• 'Don't fire up the BBQ' - despite perfect conditions

  30-05-2020 10:27
  
  Expert fears outdoor gatherings will bring a spike in new coronavirus infections and risk spreading disease
  
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• Greece opens borders again after coronavirus - but Brits not welcome

  30-05-2020 09:54
  
  The country has listed 29 countries from where it will accept visitors, but British tourists will not be allowed
  
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• Lockdown easing will bring 'risk of Covid-19 spike' - say scientists

  30-05-2020 09:52
  
  Scientists expressed concern that gradual reopening of shops and schools while number of new cases each day remains “relatively high"
  
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• UK ticket-holder wins £15.2m Euromillions jackpot

  30-05-2020 09:20
  
  Winner comes days after another UK player netted £16.5 million after sharing main prize from Tuesday’s game with ticket-holder from France
  
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• Plea to ease social distancing to stop to prevent job losses

  30-05-2020 09:19
  
  Concerns are growing that thousands of hospitality industry posts could be axed unless the rule is relaxed immediately
  
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• Children's charity refused emergency Covid cash - Solihull Observer

  30-05-2020 09:00 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Children's charity refused emergency Covid cash  Solihull Observer
  
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• SMEs urged to join webinar on accessing HS2 contracts - Solihull Observer

  30-05-2020 08:00 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  SMEs urged to join webinar on accessing HS2 contracts  Solihull Observer
  
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• Time stands still in Birmingham city centre.

  30-05-2020 06:30
  
  As the coronavirus pandemic continues, Birmingham city centre is slowly reopening, but left behind is a world celebrating Mother's Day and Easter. Shops and posters still display the promotions for the events across the city where time has stood still for the last few months.
  
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• The local farms looking for fruit pickers where you can earn up to £500 a week

  30-05-2020 06:30
  
  People on Furlough and students have been urged to help the national effort and get jobs picking fruit and veg over the coming months
  
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• The city where time stood still - Eerie pictures of abandoned Brum

  30-05-2020 06:30
  
  Dated promotions, iconic locations now sitting unkept and overgrown - and the ironic film poster for a horror movie which may as well have been named after Birmingham
  
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• Teenagers set fire to double decker while passengers were on board

  30-05-2020 06:30
  
  Two teenagers 'messing around' on a bus passing through the city centre started a blaze which gutted the bus, causing £100,000 damage
  
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• Drunk man threatened to shoot community centre staff before coughing on cops

  30-05-2020 06:30
  
  Benjamin Davies turned aggressive at Lifeways community support centre in Bartley Green and when arrested became abusive
  
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• Covid-19 patients who have surgery at higher risk of death - Birmingham study

  30-05-2020 00:30
  
  A University of Birmingham-led study has found coronavirus patients who undergo surgery are at greatly increased risk of postoperative death
  
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