Coronavirus
Police warn public not to break lockdown to attend planned protest in Birmingham tomorrow
Staff Reporter
January 15, 2021 | 05:30 pm
West Midlands Police have urged people not to attend a protest in Birmingham tomorrow while providing zero details as to what the protest is about, who is behind it or…
BBC launches Wolverhampton radio station to help people through latest lockdown
Staff Reporter
January 13, 2021 | 10:16 pm
The BBC is to launch new temporary local output in Wolverhampton as the country continues to deal with the COVID crisis. BBC Radio Wolverhampton and will provide more localised news…
Police defend decision to fine Birmingham pub bombings campaigners £200 for attending memorial
Staff Reporter
January 11, 2021 | 03:00 pm
Police in the West Midlands have defended a decision to fine campaigners attending a memorial to the Birmingham pub bombings for breaching coronavirus restrictions. Six people were issued with fixed…
New police measures could land individuals £6,400 fine for breaking lockdown restrictions
Staff Reporter
January 7, 2021 | 06:54 pm
As the nation’s third lockdown in less than a year is underway, police forces across the country have received revised government’s regulations to enforce COVID-19 safety restrictions on the public, with maximum fines of…
Supermarkets urged to step up COVID-19 safety measures as virus infections surge
Staff Reporter
January 7, 2021 | 01:44 pm
West Midlands council leaders are calling on supermarkets and businesses that remain open during this national lockdown to step-up their COVID-19 safety measures to help combat the surge of infections…
Lockdown January 2021: What are the new tougher national restrictions and rules?
Staff Reporter
January 5, 2021 | 08:10 am
As Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces a new lockdown for England to be enforced from Tuesday, what exactly are the updated restrictions? According to the latest government statement, the lockdown - beginning today and…
PM Boris Johnson announces third national lockdown amid surge in coronavirus cases
Staff Reporter
January 4, 2021 | 09:42 pm
A new lockdown for England will be enforced from midnight, the UK Prime Minister has announced. In a bid to curb the continued and increasing spread of COVID-19, everyone in the country…
Birmingham LGBTQ nightclub offers closed premises as free NHS vaccination centre
Staff Reporter
January 4, 2021 | 02:11 pm
As the UK's coronavirus vaccination roll-out gets underway with the newly approved Oxford/Astra Zeneca vaccine suitable for standard refrigeration, a nightclub in Birmingham has offered their premises for use by NHS…
Miss Black Country nominated for ‘Unsung Hero Award’ at BBC Sports Personality ceremony
Rangzeb Hussain
December 21, 2020 | 05:48 pm
Isobel Lines, the current Miss Black Country who has worked tirelessly for charities during the pandemic, was nominated for the ‘Unsung Hero Award 2020’ at this year's BBC Sports Personality…
INTERVIEW: Ruth Jacobs on celebrating Hanukkah in Birmingham during COVID-19
Staff Reporter
December 12, 2020 | 02:30 pm
The Jewish festival of Hanukkah - also spelt 'Chanukah' - began last night for Judaism's faithful followers across the world and indeed, in Birmingham and the West Midlands too. While…
