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Police crackdown could see public fined for breaking coronavirus restrictions
Staff Reporter
March 28, 2020 | 06:23 am
West Midlands Police have said it will crackdown on members of public breaking strict 'lockdown' restrictions introduced by the government around social distancing - but only as a last resort. The…
Imitation handgun and ammunition found in Northfield police raid along with several bags of cannabis
Staff Reporter
March 27, 2020 | 11:42 pm
West Midlands Police recovered this realistic looking replica handgun during a raid carried out by their Gangs Unit in Birmingham this morning. Officers executed the warrant in Cedar Drive, Northfield, at around…
Alum Rock teenager jailed for robbing taxi drivers across Birmingham
Staff Reporter
March 27, 2020 | 10:58 pm
A teenager who carried out a spate of robberies on taxi drivers across the city has been jailed. Asif Khan threatened and stole from them on three occasions in Birmingham…
CORONAVIRUS: Mortuary set up at Birmingham Airport underway as death toll expected to rise
Staff Reporter
March 27, 2020 | 08:05 pm
Work has started on a temporary mortuary site at Birmingham Airport in preparation for a predicted rise in the number of fatalities from coronavirus. The site - the UK’s third…
Birmingham Airport could be used as mortuary during coronavirus pandemic
Staff Reporter
March 27, 2020 | 04:03 am
Birmingham Airport could be used as a mortuary during the coronavirus crisis, according to the city council. The airport - the UK's third largest outside London - is reportedly co-operating with relevant authorities…
“I’ve got coronavirus!” shouts shoplifter as he coughs and spits at staff in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
March 26, 2020 | 12:31 pm
West Midlands Police have charged a man with assault following claims he spat and coughed at shop staff in Stetchford while shouting “I’ve got coronavirus”. Police officers were called to…
Woman, 21, becomes one of the youngest to die from coronavirus in UK
Staff Reporter
March 25, 2020 | 05:28 pm
A 21-year-old woman has become the youngest person to have died after contracting coronavirus in the UK, despite having no pre-existing health conditions. Chloe Middleton, from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, is…
Heartbreaking scenes as family hold funeral of Birmingham coronavirus victim while wearing surgical masks and gloves
Staff Reporter
March 24, 2020 | 11:10 pm
Family members performing last rites for a father-of-eight and a much-loved member of the local community, all while wearing face masks and standing separately from one another. This was the…
Cherry Reds closes after attempting takeaway service during coronavirus outbreak
Staff Reporter
March 21, 2020 | 05:24 pm
A popular Birmingham city centre cafe has closed its doors after attempts to keep going by providing takeaway meals could have made it difficult for staff to benefit from the government's…
Much-loved Birmingham grandfather, 86, dies after contracting coronavirus
Staff Reporter
March 21, 2020 | 03:10 pm
A much-loved grandfather from Birmingham has died after contracting coronavirus, his family have announced. Afsar Hussain, 86, from Saltley is believed to have passed away in the early hours today (March…
