Solihull news

• Coronavirus death rate blamed on early arrival of Covid-19 from Spain and Italy

  02-06-2020 21:56
  
  Professor Neil Ferguson said epidemic was further ahead than thought when Government took action - and UK should have done a better job to reduce spread in hospitals and care homes
  
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• Brits asked to kneel on doorsteps in protest against George Floyd death

  02-06-2020 21:20
  
  Anti-racism campaign has organised protest for 6pm on Wednesday as part of a day of action against discrimination
  
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• Live updates - street cordoned off following police incident

  02-06-2020 21:15
  
  Moorend Avenue is currently cordoned off by police following reports of a serious incident. Eyewitnesses say officers and paramedics were called to the area after 7pm.
  
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• Police 'need to recruit more young black men'

  02-06-2020 20:23
  
  West Midlands Police are braced for 'challenge' of keeping people safe amid protests and anger
  
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• Council chief backs Black Lives Matter protests in Birmingham

  02-06-2020 19:33
  
  Council leader Cllr Ian Ward has spoken out to support those angered over the killing of George Floyd, while calling for peace and social distancing to be observed at protests
  
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• Coronavirus deaths up 13 in county as incidence rates vary widely

  02-06-2020 19:26
  
  Death rates of those confirmed with positive CoViD-19 tests rose by 13 in the past week
  
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• Protest march over George Floyd death set to happen in Worcester

  02-06-2020 19:16
  
  "The protest is intended to abide by the social distancing measures in place but to also be able to unite the people of Worcester in a common cause as we express outrage and relentless opposition to the despicable injustices that black people continue to face"
  
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• Matt Hancock issues big update over Birmingham Airport 'air bridge'

  02-06-2020 18:58
  
  Current plans mean all international arrivals - apart from people carrying out a limited number of specified roles - would need to quarantine for 14 days from Monday
  
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• RAF Cosford Air Show cancelled until next year

  02-06-2020 18:53
  
  The air show had originally been pushed back to September, but now organisers have decided to cancel this year's event
  
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• Commons approves voting rules despite warning disabled MPs will be silenced

  02-06-2020 18:52
  
  MPs will be forced to come to London to vote, but some of them say they simply can't do it
  
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• Health Secretary urges ethnic minorities to 'stringently' follow lockdown rules

  02-06-2020 18:39
  
  Health Secretary Matt Hancock responds after study finds ethnic minorities are more at risk of dying from coronavirus
  
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• West Midlands Ambulance boss apologises after 'blacking up' for party

  02-06-2020 18:25
  
  Pictures have emerged of Assistant Chief Ambulance Officer Steve Wheaton blacking up as B. A. Baracus at a party
  
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• Library of Birmingham to be lit up in purple in support of BLM movement

  02-06-2020 18:22
  
  The iconic building will be lit up to show support for the group in light of the killing of US citizen George Floyd by white policeman Derek Chauvin
  
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• Dopey burglar tried to hide from police by curling up next to flowerbed

  02-06-2020 18:17
  
  Officers headed outside the Sparkhill home where they easily spotted James Ferrie who was trying to lay low next to a flowerbed. He was jailed for four years at Birmingham Crown  Court
  
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• Public to quiz West Mids Police about use of force after nine complaints

  02-06-2020 18:04
  
  Members of the public have been invited to submit questions to senior officers including the Chief Constable
  
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• Yardley shop stripped of alcohol licence seeks a second chance

  02-06-2020 17:50
  
  A city council licensing sub-committee heard objections from West Midlands Police, Trading Standards and Licensing Enforcement
  
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• How University station will look after 'fit for purpose' revamp

  02-06-2020 17:42
  
  The station could be seeing seven million passengers a year by 2043
  
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• Moment buggy driver almost loses it after accelerating at roundabout

  02-06-2020 17:28
  
  The motorist can be seen fighting against the spin of the buggy in Linthouse Lane, Wolverhampton
  
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• Strawberry moon - when is the June full moon 2020 and how it gets its name

  02-06-2020 17:24
  
  Lockdown has made many of us more enthusiastic about stargazing and there's a Strawberry Moon coming - this is how to see it
  
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• Fears 'monstrosity' pavement plant pot could hit social distancing

  02-06-2020 17:14
  
  The feature has been installed by Kings Heath Business Improved District which admitted to facing a dilemma when meeting people's demands for the area
  
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• Worcestershire Sauce - everything you need to know

  02-06-2020 17:04
  
  Find out the secrets behind why Worcestershire Sauce tastes so good, whether it needs to be refrigerated and if there is any way you can substitute it if you run out
  
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• Brazen thieves chat about burglary before uncovering faces in front of cam

  02-06-2020 16:24
  
  The pals can be seen casually talking among themselves about what to pinch after breaking into a 58-year-old man's property on February 7
  
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• Solihull MP leads opposition to Commons rules that will stop ill and disabled MPs from voting - Birmingham Live

  02-06-2020 16:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Solihull MP leads opposition to Commons rules that will stop ill and disabled MPs from voting  Birmingham Live
  
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• Easyjet, Ryanair, Jet2 among 17 airlines taken to court over flight refunds

  02-06-2020 15:57
  
  Carriers have grounded fleets and halted holidays to Europe amid the coronavirus crisis, with Easyjet and Ryanair two of the most prominent
  
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• Objections raised to plans for new Moseley Islamic centre

  02-06-2020 15:56
  
  Some residents claim there is no need for another centre in the area
  
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• Masked thug storms pharmacy and threatens worker with knife

  02-06-2020 15:53
  
  He snatched some cash before fleeing the store
  
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• Arrest after man commits X-rated act in alleyway

  02-06-2020 15:52
  
  The 28-year-old was reportedly spotted committing the act in the Parkfield area of the city
  
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• Covid-19: being old, poor, black or Asian makes death more likely

  02-06-2020 15:49
  
  A major review looking into Covid-19 health data has confirmed huge disparities - but makes no new recommendations
  
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• Police at McDonald's drive-thru as staff 'warned of shutdown'

  02-06-2020 15:28
  
  Dozens of hungry diners desperate to get their hands on a Big Mac rushed to the Redditch drive-thru on first day since lockdown
  
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• UK coronavirus death toll rises by 143 - but real figure could be 50,000

  02-06-2020 15:14
  
  NHS England has announced 143 new deaths of people who tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 26,865
  
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• Coronavirus death toll rises by 143 as experts warn UK deaths have hit 50k

  02-06-2020 15:14
  
  NHS England has announced 143 new deaths of people who tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 26,865
  
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• Boy and girl attacked in park along with man who tried to help them

  02-06-2020 15:05
  
  The girl and boy - both aged 17- were punched in their faces by two men. When a Good Samaritan intervened, he was also attacked and sustained facial injuries
  
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• George Floyd death 'adding to tensions in West Mids' - police chief

  02-06-2020 14:30
  
  Chief Constable Dave Thompson said death of Mr Floyd was 'horrific act by someone who is meant to uphold the law'
  
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• Kids paint bath green as mum takes Zoom call

  02-06-2020 14:21
  
  Putting two children in an empty bath with a pot of paint didn't quite go to plan for mum Donna Evans when she had to take a conference call for work
  
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• Yobs break into Solihull rugby club to hold booze and drugs parties during lockdown - Birmingham Live

  02-06-2020 14:20 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Yobs break into Solihull rugby club to hold booze and drugs parties during lockdown  Birmingham Live
  
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• Government scraps coronavirus press conferences at weekends

  02-06-2020 14:19
  
  Press briefings will continue to run throughout the week, from Monday to Friday afternoons at around 5pm
  
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• Four gardens hit by one fire after rubbish burned in incinerator

  02-06-2020 14:17
  
  Using one garden incinerator has led to four gardens being damaged by fire overnight in Tile Cross
  
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• Floral tributes name motorcyclist killed in crash with Audi car

  02-06-2020 14:15
  
  A 27-year-old man was fatally injured in Cranes Park Road, Sheldon, on Sunday, May 31
  
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• Watch: Motorpoint reopens after lockdown restrictions eased

  02-06-2020 14:12
  
  Regular cleaning, perspex screens and a one-way system are part of the 'new normal' for Motorpoint in Oldbury, which reopened on Monday, June 1
  
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• Warwick Castle prepares to partly reopen - Solihull Observer

  02-06-2020 14:11 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Warwick Castle prepares to partly reopen  Solihull Observer
  
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• Birmingham parking charges and tickets to be re-introduced from June 15

  02-06-2020 14:08
  
  June 15 will see non-essential stores open across Birmingham city centre, including the likes of Primark, after getting the green light from the government
  
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• Yobs break into rugby club to hold booze and drugs parties

  02-06-2020 14:04
  
  Old Yardleians Rugby Football Club based at Dickens Heath is fearful that the incidents will escalate and lead to more serious damage being caused
  
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• How Tamworth schools are adapting to social distancing

  02-06-2020 14:01
  
  Tamworth’s head teachers say their youngsters are impressing them no end having returned to school this week.
  
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• Parkgoers ignoring BBQ warnings spark eight fires at beauty spot

  02-06-2020 13:55
  
  Fires and barbecues are banned at the Worcestershire park by Birmingham City Council
  
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• Andrew Neil announces The Spectator will give furlough money back to government

  02-06-2020 13:54
  
  Close to nine million workers have been placed on furlough as part of the Government's job retention scheme, according to new figures
  
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• Alison Hammond's powerful Black Lives Matter speech on This Morning in full

  02-06-2020 13:28
  
  On Tuesday, June 2, Alison rang in and fought back tears as she revealed her personal connection to Mr Floyd's heartbreaking death
  
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• Most Solihull primary schools stay closed to pupils despite government timetable for June 1 reopening - Solihull Observer

  02-06-2020 13:27 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Most Solihull primary schools stay closed to pupils despite government timetable for June 1 reopening  Solihull Observer
  
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• Watch long queues as McDonald's reopens in Redditch after lockdown

  02-06-2020 13:25
  
  Tempers started to fray when motorists blocked main roads as they queued for their first drive-thru meal in months at Oakenshaw South and Moon's Moat McDonald’s
  
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• Alton Towers announces re-opening date - and it's just days away

  02-06-2020 13:15
  
  While the theme park won't re-open just yet, Alton Towers confirmed in a brief statement today (June 2) that it would re-open its grounds from June 6
  
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• Police probe as four people now egged by yobs from passing car

  02-06-2020 13:02
  
  The 'pranks' in Aldridge and Perry Barr have been blasted by one of the victim's relatives
  
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