Summary

  • Updates from Monday 17 February to Sunday 23 February

  1. 'I quickly realised something bad had happened'published at 13:23 British Summer Time 13 April 2021

    A witness describes how a victim of a terror attack lay injured at Fishmongers' Hall in London.

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  2. Pub drinkers 'literally loving' easing of lockdownpublished at 12:05 British Summer Time 13 April 2021

    Customers flocked to bars and restaurants after coronavirus restrictions were eased.

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  3. Man charged after footballer racially abusedpublished at 10:29 British Summer Time 13 April 2021

    The 49-year-old is alleged to have sent an offensive message to Romaine Sawyers on social media.

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  4. Goldmans backs office life with new Birmingham hubpublished at 08:51 British Summer Time 13 April 2021

    The investment bank is creating a new Midlands outpost which will eventually employ up to 500 staff.

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  5. Man's lockdown weight loss inspires marathon bidpublished at 06:20 British Summer Time 13 April 2021

    Tim Kershaw is cycling 26.2 miles a day to raise money for charity after losing over 12 stone.

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  6. Boy died after 'hitting head playing football'published at 19:42 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    Yasir Hussain died five days after he played in goal at his Birmingham school, an inquest hears.

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  7. Terror attack victim's life 'was a triumph'published at 18:02 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    A jury has been sworn in at the inquest into the death of two graduates killed at Fishmongers' Hall.

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  8. 'World's biggest rabbit' stolen from gardenpublished at 17:16 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    A £1,000 reward has been offered after Darius vanished from his home in Worcestershire on Saturday.

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  9. Pair arrested after baby found dead in car parkpublished at 16:54 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    The baby boy, who was found in a Morrisons car park in Bilston, is thought to have been premature.

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  10. PC had 'astonishing lack of respect' for victimspublished at 16:26 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    PC Colin Noble, of West Midlands Police, faces dismissal for allegedly "trying it on" with victims.

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  11. Nine in court charged with man's murderpublished at 14:52 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    Carl Moorhouse, 34, was fatally stabbed during a disturbance in Leamington Spa last May.

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  12. Hundreds queue as city pub reopens at midnightpublished at 14:32 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    Oak Inn owner Darren Lee says 300 to 400 people were turned away to keep within rules.

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  13. Neighbours star says cast mates wanted her deportedpublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    British actress Nicola Charles alleges that two co-stars contacted Australia's immigration service.

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  14. Hundreds queue for midnight pub reopeningpublished at 13:38 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    The owner says about 350 were seated outside through the night but up to 400 were turned away.

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  15. Large queues outside Primark as shops re-openpublished at 13:29 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    Shoppers queue outside a Primark store in Birmingham as lockdown eases across England.

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  16. Murder victim was 'all round decent man'published at 13:09 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    A post-mortem examination revealed Kevin Lomas was fatally stabbed in Hall Green, Birmingham.

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  17. The Rock sends support to family of Azaylia Cainpublished at 12:53 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    Actor and former wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has sent a message of support to the family of Azaylia Cain.

    Eight-month-old Azaylia Diamond Cain was to undergo specialist treatment in Singapore after £1.5m was donated towards her care.

    But her family have since been told her leukaemia was too rare and aggressive.

    In a message to the family on Instagram, Johnson said he was "so sorry" to hear about Azaylia's illness and urged the family to "stay strong".

  18. 'Very excited' customers queue for reopened shopspublished at 12:35 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    Hundreds queue outside the world's largest Primark as lockdown restrictions are eased.

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  19. Warwick traders 'grateful for support'published at 12:02 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    Warwick residents have been "very supportive" during the months of lockdown, says the town's chamber of trade.

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    Sue Butcher, chair of the group, said many small independent shops had found "innovative ways" to continue to trade and the weekly market had continued.

    But she said they were "excited" as many venues reopened today.

    "Our highly regarded hospitality sector has had a very difficult time and we look forward to when they can fully open. In the meantime those that can have created great outdoor areas," she said.

    Ms Butcher added they were grateful for the government's financial support and the district council had ensured funds were "distributed very quickly".