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Social gatherings of more than six to be banned in England
Staff Reporter
September 9, 2020
Social gatherings of more than six people will be illegal in England from Monday in response to a sharp rise in coronavirus cases across the country. Currently, the lawful limit on gatherings…
Call for vigilance after rise in West Midlands coronavirus cases among young people
Staff Reporter
September 3, 2020
Young people across the West Midlands are being urged to stay vigilant in the COVID-19 pandemic, despite a slight drop in the number of new cases across the region. In…
Birmingham Tipu Sultan restaurant reprimanded for flouting COVID-19 safety rules
Staff Reporter
August 28, 2020
A Birmingham restaurant has been reprimanded for breaking government health and safety rules during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Tipu Sultan restaurant, located in Moseley, is the first business in…
Edgbaston family caring for disabled adult is one of many “forgotten” families during coronavirus pandemic
Staff Reporter
August 27, 2020
A Birmingham family from Edgbaston is one of many across the country struggling with the impact of taking on extra responsibilities caring for disabled adults during the coronavirus pandemic. A new survey by…
Drop and collect coronavirus testing service introduced for Birmingham residents
Staff Reporter
August 27, 2020
Birmingham City Council has launched a new drop and collect service to provide citizens an easier opportunity to get tested for coronavirus. Due to a recent rise in the number…
Birmingham City Council responds after city placed on national coronavirus “watch list”
Staff Reporter
August 21, 2020
Birmingham City Council has responded after it was announced the city has been placed on the national COVID-19 "watch list" following a spike in coronavirus cases. Local leaders have announced a…
Wedding receptions are back on… but with COVID-19 guest and catering restrictions
Staff Reporter
August 14, 2020
Weddings receptions in the form of a sit-down meal are finally being allowed to go ahead from August 15, according to another Government easing of lockdown restrictions. So, you'd initially tried…
Hurst Street closed to make way for alfresco dining experience and aid COVID-19 recovery
Staff Reporter
August 14, 2020
A key road in Birmingham will be closed on weekends from Saturday 15 August to create an alfresco eating and drinking area designed to help businesses recover from COVID-19. Southside…
Police close down Airbnb “Party House” following crime and anti-social behaviour complaints
Staff Reporter
August 10, 2020
West Midlands Police have closed down a "Party House" that was being rented out in Halesowen town centre following repeated complaints from neighbours of anti-social behaviour, criminality and suspected drug-related activity. The…
Odeon cinemas offer free movie tickets to thank NHS staff
Staff Reporter
August 10, 2020
A national cinema chain has announced it is giving thousands of free cinema tickets to NHS key workers to express gratitude to them for their hard work during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Odeon…