Author Archives: Staff Reporter - Page 2
“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…
Hundreds band together to create coronavirus solidarity network for Birmingham’s vulnerable and needy
Staff Reporter
March 20, 2020 | 08:50 pm
Hundreds of people all over Birmingham have joined forces to create a network of volunteers to help the homeless and elderly in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. Individuals, charities…
Hugo Boss drops hilarious ‘b*stard’ response to Gal Gadot’s celebrity singing ensemble
Staff Reporter
March 20, 2020 | 03:57 am
Brummie comedian Joe Lycett - who now goes by the name of Hugo Boss - has recruited a team of fellow comics to send up movie star Gal Gadot's celebrity…
Birmingham Hare & Hounds venue shuts down amid coronavirus crisis
Staff Reporter
March 18, 2020 | 04:30 pm
Iconic Birmingham pub Hare & Hounds has announced it will close its doors in a bid to curb the potential spread of coronavirus. Following government advice about large gatherings and…
Birmingham Central Mosque cancels Friday prayers amid coronavirus pandemic
Staff Reporter
March 17, 2020 | 06:00 pm
Birmingham Central Mosque has cancelled congregational Friday prayers due to the coronavirus pandemic. The mosque in Highgate exclusively revealed to I Am Birmingham that the venue's Jummah prayer services, which attract thousands of worshippers every week, would be abandoned…
Former AVFC striker Gabriel Agbonlahor announces he has coronavirus symptoms
Staff Reporter
March 16, 2020 | 08:02 pm
Former Aston Villa footballer Gabriel Agbonlahor has announced he has symptoms of coronavirus and will be self-isolating. In the last hour, the English former professional footballer took to his 99,000 Instagram followers to…
