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BBC One’s Doctors resumes filming in Birmingham following coronavirus production hiatus
Staff Reporter
August 10, 2020
BBC One’s daytime drama Doctors returns to filming today, with production having been on pause since March due to lockdown; other than a special episode in early June, entirely self-shot by…
Cars seized as West Midlands Police break-up “car cruiser” gathering in Sandwell
Staff Reporter
July 27, 2020
West Midlands Police broke up a large group of "car cruisers" last night as officers ramped up the pressure on street racers and large social gatherings. Traffic cops and officers…
Sandwell on alert as coronavirus cases spike in Smethwick, according to health officials
Staff Reporter
July 20, 2020
Sandwell Council has begun alerting people across the borough to a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases, especially in Smethwick. Data sent to the council on Saturday shows another twenty positive cases…
COVID-19 wellbeing counselling service launched for Birmingham’s LGBT+ community
Staff Reporter
July 15, 2020
A new counselling service for LGBTQ+ people has been launched in the city to help individuals with their mental health and wellbeing during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. The service aims…
Police break up and close down illegal rave in Walsall town centre
Staff Reporter
July 13, 2020
Police officers broke up an illegal rave in Walsall over the weekend and made an arrest, describing the gathering as a "dangerous event". The event was stopped after officers came across…
Birmingham REP Theatre announces job losses in wake of coronavirus economic impact
Staff Reporter
July 13, 2020
The Birmingham Repertory Theatre has announced the venue could be forced to cut 47 jobs following the ongoing business impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The warning of job redundancies, which would be around 40% of the…
John Lewis flagship Birmingham store to close as company announces 1,300 jobs at risk
Staff Reporter
July 9, 2020
John Lewis has announced it is permanently closing its Birmingham department store in Grand Central, with no plans to reopen as the coronavirus lockdown eases. The announcement comes a day…
Drayton Manor Park reopens following coronavirus lockdown but with restrictions in place
Staff Reporter
July 9, 2020
Drayton Manor Park has partially reopened after three months of lockdown, with safety measures in place to protect visitors during the coronavirus crisis. The Staffordshire-based theme park opened its doors again over…
Arts Council awards £33 million coronavirus funding but gives nothing to Birmingham museums
Rangzeb Hussain
July 9, 2020
Birmingham Museums Trust, which runs several high profile public attractions, is facing "a very uncertain future" today after an application for crisis funding during the coronavirus pandemic was turned down…
West Midlands awarded £3.85 million to get region cycling and walking post-coronavirus lockdown
Staff Reporter
July 7, 2020
Plans for pop-up cycle lanes, wider pavements and many other measures to encourage more cycling and walking across the West Midlands have been given overwhelming backing from Government. The Department…