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Heartbreaking scenes as family hold funeral of Birmingham coronavirus victim while wearing surgical masks and gloves
Staff Reporter
March 24, 2020
Family members performing last rites for a father-of-eight and a much-loved member of the local community, all while wearing face masks and standing separately from one another. This was the…
Alum Rock woman dies from injuries after being struck by car
Rangzeb Hussain
March 23, 2020
Police have launched an appeal for witnesses and information after a woman was hit by a car in Alum Rock, Birmingham. West Midlands Police are investigating the tragic death of Sultan…
“I can’t pay my bills” – UK’s self-employed freelancers respond to government coronavirus plans
Denise James
March 23, 2020
As the government responds to short term financial fears of millions of UK workers due to the coronavirus crisis, self-employed freelancers react with shock as they feel ignored by the government's suggestion…
Local poet sets up emergency fund for freelance performers during coronavirus crisis
Vimal Korpal
March 21, 2020
A performing poet from Birmingham has set up an emergency fund to help freelancers in the arts, amid the coronavirus crisis which is leaving many self-employed artists out of work. Vicki MacWinyers,…
Cherry Reds closes after attempting takeaway service during coronavirus outbreak
Staff Reporter
March 21, 2020
A popular Birmingham city centre cafe has closed its doors after attempts to keep going by providing takeaway meals could have made it difficult for staff to benefit from the government's…
Small Heath man arrested and charged with brutal murder
Rangzeb Hussain
March 21, 2020
West Midlands Police have charged a man from Small Heath in Birmingham with murder following a fatal stabbing at a flat in Sparkbrook last week. Police officers discovered Sayed Abuker…
Much-loved Birmingham grandfather, 86, dies after contracting coronavirus
Staff Reporter
March 21, 2020
A much-loved grandfather from Birmingham has died after contracting coronavirus, his family have announced. Afsar Hussain, 86, from Saltley is believed to have passed away in the early hours today (March…
West Midlands Ambulance Service recruit new 999 callers to help tackle coronavirus
Rhi Storer
March 21, 2020
West Midlands Ambulance Service are recruiting new 111 callers to help bolster the response to the coronavirus outbreak. The Trust, which runs the call centre, confirmed there will be extra…
Hundreds band together to create coronavirus solidarity network for Birmingham’s vulnerable and needy
Staff Reporter
March 20, 2020
Hundreds of people all over Birmingham have joined forces to create a network of volunteers to help the homeless and elderly in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. Individuals, charities…
Violent neo-Nazi group who wanted to start an ethnic “race war” jailed under Terrorism Act
Rangzeb Hussain
March 20, 2020
Four members of an extremist neo-Nazi group described as a "racist, anti-Semitic and homophobic organisation" have been convicted at Birmingham Crown Court under the Terrorism Act. A jury at Birmingham Crown…