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Idris Elba tests positive for coronavirus and goes into self-isolation
Hollywood star Idris Elba has confirmed he has tested positive for coronavirus and gone into self-isolation. The British actor has took to social media to say he feels okay and…
Coronavirus UK deaths rise to 53: How many victims from the Midlands?
As the first coronavirus death in Wales is announced, it brings the total number of UK deaths to fifty three - with over 1,543 people in the country positively diagnosed with COVID-19. Along…
Peaky Blinders series six production halted by order of coronavirus
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.…