HMP Birmingham has been described as a “difficult setting” to reduce Covid transmission.

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Birmingham's Covid outbreak engagement board heard there has been a “large number of cases” at the facility which is skewing case rate figures for the area.

Public health director Dr Justin Varney has said the outbreak was responsible for the high case rate currently being seen in the Soho and Jewellery Quarter ward.

The Prison Service has not given numbers of infections at the prison but has said precautionary measures in line with public health guidance are being taken.

What's been reported as a meteor was captured on CCTV and on doorbell cameras last night, an astronomer has said.

The bright streak across the sky was spotted shortly before 22:00 and was visible for around seven seconds, said astronomer Andrew Lound.

The debris which hit the earth's atmosphere was "probably only the size of a pebble," he said.

Posts on social media show it was spotted in Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire and Solihull.

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Anthony Williams, who was refused access to work, the NHS or welfare for more than five years describes how he was affected by poverty.

Gunmen release about ten shots at the property in Bordesley Green, Birmingham, police say.

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Arsenal score four second-half goals to beat a resilient Aston Villa side and record their first WSL victory in four matches.

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Entrants can take part in October or complete a virtual run on the original event date of 21 March.

Captain Jamaal Lascelles says Newcastle "need to stop talking and put points on the board" after a draw against Wolves.

Aston Villa move to within six points of the top four with two games in hand after victory at Leeds.

Birmingham City score twice in the last 10 minutes to beat Queens Park Rangers and secure a first home win in 13 games.

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