Summary

  • Updates from Monday 26 May to Sunday 31 May

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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".

  4. '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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  5. 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.

    WarwickImage source, Getty

    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".

  6. How we fit bras at a social distancepublished at 11:41 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    Bravissimo's Leanne Cahill explains how her shops will work when they reopen after lockdown.

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  7. Four jailed over rival gang murder plotpublished at 10:55 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    Four men are handed life terms after the gang killing, arranged in revenge for a stabbing.

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  8. Mass Covid-19 testing to start in Tamworthpublished at 10:16 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    A mass Covid-19 testing pilot is to begin in Tamworth today.

    Around 6,000 households in the Glascote and Stonydelph areas are being targeted to help stop the spread of infection and learn more about how the virus is being transmitted.

    Kits will be delivered to households from today, and people are being urged to register and return them to special collection points in the coming days.

    At home Covid-19 testImage source, Getty Images

    Dr Richard Harling, Staffordshire County Council’s Director of Health and Care, said: “With lockdown restrictions lifting further today, we need to do everything we can to make sure we can keep life moving again.

    “It only takes a matter of minutes to get tested and will help us learn more about how the virus is spreading locally and may just save the life of someone they care for.”

  9. Ducklings saved from motorway crossingpublished at 08:35 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    Six ducklings were saved after they were spotted attempting to cross a motorway.

    The six feathered friends were spotted attempting to cross the carriageway on the M5 close to the northbound junctions 5, at Droitwich Spa, and 4A, at Bromsgrove on Sunday.

    Fortunately, Highways England officers managed to prevent them from coming to any harm.

    The six ducklingsImage source, Highways England
  10. Weather: Showers before sunshinepublished at 08:18 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    BBC Weather

    A cloudy start with a few outbreaks of rain around before turning drier this afternoon with some sunny spells. High: 10C/50F.

    GnosallImage source, Shaun

    Tonight will start with patches of cloud around before turning clear and cold with a frost. Low: -3C/27F.

    You can stay up-to-date with the latest forecast for your area by going to the BBC Weather website.

  11. Newborn baby found dead in supermarket car parkpublished at 20:20 British Summer Time 11 April 2021

    West Midlands Police says it has identified the mother and she is receiving "appropriate care".

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  12. South Africa Covid-19 variant case identifiedpublished at 19:15 British Summer Time 11 April 2021

    Contact tracing is under way and will identify any need for wider testing, the council says.

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  13. Bears & Derbyshire share weather-hit drawpublished at 17:52 British Summer Time 11 April 2021

    Warwickshire's chance of chasing 213 runs to beat Derbyshire in 41 overs at Edgbaston is scuppered by the Birmingham weather.

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  14. Essex and Pears play out inevitable drawpublished at 16:59 British Summer Time 11 April 2021

    Essex and Worcestershire play out an inevitable draw after batsmen dominate in their County Championship meeting.

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  15. Midlands Live: Breaking news and local storiespublished at 16:40 British Summer Time 11 April 2021

    The latest news and updates from across the West Midlands and south Cheshire.

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  16. Party murder suspect released under investigationpublished at 12:22 British Summer Time 11 April 2021

    A suspect has been released under investigation over the murder of Stuart Lubbock in 2001.

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  17. Libby & Barnard edge Pears towards safetypublished at 18:45 British Summer Time 10 April 2021

    Unbeaten centuries from Jake Libby and Ed Barnard move Worcestershire towards parity with county champions Essex.

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  18. Hannon-Dalby takes five as Bears dominatepublished at 18:08 British Summer Time 10 April 2021

    Oliver Hannon-Dalby takes all five second-innings Derbyshire wickets as Warwickshire end day three well on top at Edgbaston.

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  19. Murder arrest after man run over in car parkpublished at 16:07 British Summer Time 10 April 2021

    The 20-year-old suffered serious head injuries and later died, West Midlands Police said.

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  20. Two charged with murder over man hit by carpublished at 13:58 British Summer Time 10 April 2021

    Jake Taylor, 24, died weeks after being hit by a car in October 2020.

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