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Peaky Blinders series six production halted by order of coronavirus
Rangzeb Hussain
March 16, 2020 | 05:02 pm
Production of the highly anticipated latest series of 'Peaky Blinders' has been shelved by the BBC due to concerns over coronavirus. The cast and crew of 'Peaky Blinders' which was…
Midlands hospitals cancel visiting hours to combat coronavirus threat
Rangzeb Hussain
March 15, 2020 | 10:22 pm
Hospital visiting times across Birmingham and the Black Country have been restricted until further notice due to the coronavirus crisis. In a bid to curb the threat of coronavirus Sandwell…
Birmingham’s biggest mosque could cancel prayer services as elderly are told to stay at home
Staff Reporter
March 14, 2020 | 06:37 pm
Birmingham's largest mosque could cancel congregational prayers if the coronavirus situation gets any worse, according to its chairman. The Birmingham Central Mosque in Highgate has exclusively revealed to I Am Birmingham that…
London anti-racism demonstration cancelled as UK plans to ban mass gatherings over coronavirus fears
Staff Reporter
March 14, 2020 | 01:37 pm
The country's biggest anti-racism demonstration has been put on hold as government sources suggest the UK could ban large gatherings, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As the coronavirus outbreak intensifies, Stand…
Sikh soup kitchen to soldier on feeding the homeless despite coronavirus threat
Staff Reporter
March 14, 2020 | 12:07 pm
A Sikh soup kitchen in Birmingham is determined to continue feeding the homeless despite the threat of coronavirus. The Midland Langar Seva Society - who feed the vulnerable and needy…
Coronavirus: St. Patrick’s Day parade cancelled in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
March 13, 2020 | 05:15 pm
Organisers have confirmed this Sunday's St. Patrick's Day parade in Birmingham has been cancelled amid coronavirus concerns. The Birmingham St. Patrick's Day parade, which was due to take on Sunday…
MCM Comic Con Birmingham shelved until June amid national coronavirus threat
Staff Reporter
March 13, 2020 | 04:09 pm
An annual flagship comic convention due to be held in Birmingham next weekend has been dropped, following the postponement and cancellation of several events due to be held at the…
Aston Villa donates over 800 packed lunches to homeless after game postponed in wake of coronavirus
Staff Reporter
March 13, 2020 | 01:43 pm
Aston Villa Football Club have donated hundreds of pre packed lunches to homeless charities today, after a planned football game had to be postponed in the wake of the coronavirus threat.…
India issues visa travel ban amid global coronavirus pandemic
Rangzeb Hussain
March 12, 2020 | 05:37 pm
The Indian government has implemented harsh travel restrictions, banning all visas for a month in the wake of coronavirus fears. Indian officials have also confirmed that visa-free travel which is afforded…
UK’s largest photography show cancelled in the wake of global Coronavirus threat
Paul Stringer
March 9, 2020 | 09:22 pm
The UK's biggest photography and video show of the year, set to take place in Birmingham, has been postponed due to the escalation of the virus COVID-19 in Europe. The…
