Chief medical officer Chris Whitty self-isolates after testing positive for...
Professor Chris Whitty, the government’s senior advisor on health matters, has tested positive for coronavirus and is now self-isolating. Boris Johnson’s chief medical officer Chris Whitty has...
View ArticleCORONAVIRUS: Mortuary set up at Birmingham Airport underway as death toll...
Work has started on a temporary mortuary site at Birmingham Airport in preparation for a predicted rise in the number of fatalities from coronavirus. The site – the UK’s third […] The post CORONAVIRUS:...
View ArticleAlum Rock teenager jailed for robbing taxi drivers across Birmingham
A teenager who carried out a spate of robberies on taxi drivers across the city has been jailed. Asif Khan threatened and stole from them on three occasions in Birmingham […] The post Alum Rock...
View ArticleImitation handgun and ammunition found in Northfield police raid along with...
West Midlands Police recovered this realistic looking replica handgun during a raid carried out by their Gangs Unit in Birmingham this morning. Officers executed the warrant in Cedar Drive, Northfield,...
View ArticlePolice crackdown could see public fined for breaking coronavirus restrictions
West Midlands Police have said it will crackdown on members of public breaking strict restrictions introduced by the government around social distancing – but only as a last resort. The force’s […] The...
View ArticleUK coronavirus death toll exceeds 1,000 after biggest 24-hour increase so far
The number of UK deaths from coronavirus has passed 1,019, up from 759 yesterday – a dramatic increase of 260 in just 24 hours. Of these 260 new deaths, 246 fatalities were in […] The post UK...
View ArticleBirmingham confirmed to hold the highest number of coronavirus cases in the UK
Birmingham has confirmed to hold the highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK. As of 18:14 (GMT) 29th March, Birmingham has recorded 513 cases of coronavirus. This is […] The post...
View ArticleVIDEO: Birmingham city centre a “ghost town” under coronavirus lockdown
Birmingham city centre is on lockdown following government imposed restrictions to limit the coronavirus outbreak. What would usually be bustling streets filled with shoppers, city workers and tourists...
View ArticlePolice rebuke ‘fake’ viral video claiming Muslims are breaching coronavirus...
Police have rebuked a ‘fake’ video being shared on social media which aims to demonise Birmingham Muslims by claiming they are congregating at a mosque in Small Heath during the […] The post Police...
View ArticleCORONAVIRUS: Derby police break up “massive” karaoke party held during UK...
Derbyshire officers were left in “absolute shock” to discover a “massive” karaoke party being held on Saturday night despite the national coronavirus lockdown. Enforcing unprecedented government...
View ArticleWest Midlands Police redeploy specialist teams to prioritise enforcement of...
West Midlands Police are shuffling their policing teams around to ensure as many officers as possible are out keeping people safe in communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Officers from specialist...
View ArticleMan arrested for making offensive coronavirus video against City Hospital...
Police have arrested a man with allegedly making a menacing coronavirus phone call to a West Midlands hospital and posting an offensive YouTube video entitled “I hope all NHS die”. […] The post Man...
View Article400 domestic abuse arrests made during coronavirus lockdown
West Midlands Police have arrested around 400 domestic abuse suspects in the last two weeks and are urging anyone suffering at home during the coronavirus lockdown to seek help. Police […] The post 400...
View ArticleREVIEW: BBC hit sitcom This Country comes to a close
It’s been three years, now, since mockumentary This Country began on BBC Three. It was so low-key, but I remember seeing an advert for it on Facebook, and it actually […] The post REVIEW: BBC hit...
View ArticleCoronavirus cough-and-spit offenders arrested and jailed
West Midlands Police have confirmed that three men were jailed this week for coughing, spitting or threatening to infect people with coronavirus. Police are hoping to send out a firm […] The post...
View ArticleGunmen carry out drive-by shooting during coronavirus lockdown
Police have launched an investigation after shots were fired at a taxi on Dudley Road in Birmingham on the afternoon of 9th April 2020. Detective were alerted after two men […] The post Gunmen carry...
View ArticleTeenager killed after being struck by car on Easter Sunday
A 13-year-old boy has tragically lost his life after being hit by a car in Erdington on Easter Sunday. Police have confirmed the teenager was crossing Chester Road with his […] The post Teenager killed...
View ArticleHeartfelt family tribute to ‘kind and loving’ boy killed in Erdington collision
The family of a 13-year-old boy who died after being hit by a car in Erdington on Easter Sunday have paid tribute to his loving nature and ‘heart of gold’. […] The post Heartfelt family tribute to...
View ArticleBiker louts arrested for dangerous driving on deserted roads during...
Police have seized off-road bikes in a Bank Holiday blitz on lout bikers who were running amok on the quieter roads during the government’s coronavirus lockdown restrictions. Traffic cops, including...
View ArticleSmall Heath hero bakes 165 cakes and raises £600 for NHS staff battling...
An inspirational teenager from Small Heath in Birmingham has raised £600 to buy food for frontline medical workers during the coronavirus pandemic and baked 165 cakes for NHS staff. Aatif […] The post...
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