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Boris Johnson self-isolates after testing positive for coronavirus
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus after showing symptoms yesterday which included coughing and a high temperature. Downing Street confirmed that after experiencing mild symptoms yesterday, the…
Birmingham Airport could be used as mortuary during coronavirus pandemic
Birmingham Airport could be used as a mortuary during the coronavirus crisis, according to the city council. The airport - the UK's third largest outside London - is reportedly co-operating with relevant authorities…
Brummies to thank coronavirus NHS workers with tonight’s ‘Clap for Carers’ campaign
A nationwide social media campaign has been set up to show appreciation and give thanks to NHS workers on the frontline fighting coronavirus. The 'Clap For Our Carers' campaign, or…
“I’ve got coronavirus!” shouts shoplifter as he coughs and spits at staff in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have charged a man with assault following claims he spat and coughed at shop staff in Stetchford while shouting “I’ve got coronavirus”. Police officers were called to…
Household waste recycling centres across Birmingham closed until further notice
Household Recycling Centres across Birmingham have shut their doors, following the closure of all non-essential shops due to coronavirus. Recycling centres in Sutton Coldfield, Perry Barr, Castle Bromwich, Tyseley, and…
Woman, 21, becomes one of the youngest to die from coronavirus in UK
A 21-year-old woman has become the youngest person to have died after contracting coronavirus in the UK, despite having no pre-existing health conditions. Chloe Middleton, from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, is…
NHS outpatient clinic opens at Birmingham New Street to alleviate hospitals from coronavirus health crisis
An empty shop at Birmingham New Street station has become an NHS outpatient clinic for patients to have routine blood tests away from hospital. Network Rail is providing the former retail…
NEC to become ‘field hospital’ for emergency coronavirus use
The Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC) is to become the next temporary coronavirus hospital. The Birmingham site, located off the M42 motorway, has 18 exhibition halls for world-famous events, such…
Murder investigation launched in Aston after woman found dead at home
West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation after the body of a woman was discovered inside a house in Aston in Birmingham on Monday night. Police officers were called…
Police break up 20-strong BBQ group defying coronavirus lockdown orders
Despite the government’s social distancing ruling to prevent the spread of coronavirus, police officers today found a group of 20 people ignoring the lockdown and tucking into a barbecue in…