Author Archives: Rhi Storer
Eight men arrested in connection with brutal Smethwick knife murder
Rhi Storer
April 28, 2020
Eight men have been arrested following the savage murder of a young man who was stabbed to death outside a shopping centre in Smethwick last Sunday (26 April). Police have…
Murder investigation launched after brutal knife attack outside Smethwick shopping centre
Rhi Storer
April 26, 2020
Police have launched a murder investigation after a 20-year-old man was fatally stabbed in a disturbing incident in Smethwick earlier today (26 April). Police officers were called after the young…
Birmingham confirmed to hold the highest number of coronavirus cases in the UK outside London
Rhi Storer
March 29, 2020
Birmingham has confirmed to hold the highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK, outside of London. As of 18:14 (GMT) 29th March, Birmingham has recorded 513 cases of…
Birmingham City Council enforces clampdown on funeral attendance numbers during coronavirus lockdown
Rhi Storer
March 27, 2020
New emergency measures have been put in place to limit the number of people attending funerals across Birmingham, following national guidance to ensure social distancing is enforced. The 'extreme' clampdown…
Brummies to thank coronavirus NHS workers with tonight’s ‘Clap for Carers’ campaign
Rhi Storer
March 26, 2020
A nationwide social media campaign has been set up to show appreciation and give thanks to NHS workers on the frontline fighting coronavirus. The 'Clap For Our Carers' campaign, or…
King’s Heath station sells petrol for £1 a litre as oil prices crash due to coronavirus crisis
Rhi Storer
March 26, 2020
A petrol station in Birmingham is believed to have become the first retailer in Britain to offer fuel for less than £1 per litre after oil prices crashed earlier this…
Household waste recycling centres across Birmingham closed until further notice
Rhi Storer
March 26, 2020
Household Recycling Centres across Birmingham have shut their doors, following the closure of all non-essential shops due to coronavirus. Recycling centres in Sutton Coldfield, Perry Barr, Castle Bromwich, Tyseley, and…
NHS outpatient clinic opens at Birmingham New Street to alleviate hospitals from coronavirus health crisis
Rhi Storer
March 25, 2020
An empty shop at Birmingham New Street station has become an NHS outpatient clinic for patients to have routine blood tests away from hospital. Network Rail is providing the former retail…
NEC to become ‘field hospital’ for emergency coronavirus use
Rhi Storer
March 25, 2020
The Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC) is to become the next temporary coronavirus hospital. The Birmingham site, located off the M42 motorway, has 18 exhibition halls for world-famous events, such…
Birmingham Pride postponed to autumn due to coronavirus crisis
Rhi Storer
March 23, 2020
The UK’s biggest LGBT festival has postponed its event into the autumn as coronavirus sweeps across the country. Birmingham Pride has announced it will not take place as planned on…