LGBTQ+ magazine Midlands Zone set to fold following COVID-19 pandemic circulation woes

Popular Birmingham magazine Midlands Zone is set to close amid economic struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the knock-on effect of subsequent lockdowns and tier restrictions. Serving the LGBTQ+ community as its primary audience, publishers of the Birmingham-based title have announced the regional print edition will cease, as circulation and advertising becomes almost impossible in light…

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Brendon Batson OBE and Llewela Bailey are backing Birmingham St Mary's Hospice

West Midlands celebrities reflect on vital hospice care during their partners’ final months

Two well-known celebrity personalities from the Midlands have been reflecting positively on the palliative care their partners received, as they pledge their support for the Birmingham hospice that looked after their loved ones. West Bromwich Albion legend, Brendon Batson and former ITV Central News anchor, Llewela Bailey donned white feather badges to encourage people to support Birmingham…

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Azhar Ahmed (left) at home in Edgbaston with his father Saeed Ahmed, along with other families working with charity Sense

Edgbaston family caring for disabled adult is one of many “forgotten” families during coronavirus pandemic

A Birmingham family from Edgbaston is one of many across the country struggling with the impact of taking on extra responsibilities caring for disabled adults during the coronavirus pandemic.  A new survey by a national disability charity has highlighted the plight of families in the UK caring for disabled adults at home during the pandemic, with 75% saying…

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New safety measures are in place at cinemas following UK Government guidelines around coronavirus

Drop and collect coronavirus testing service introduced for Birmingham residents

Birmingham City Council has launched a new drop and collect service to provide citizens an easier opportunity to get tested for coronavirus. Due to a recent rise in the number of cases in the city and Birmingham being placed on the national watchlist, the local authority is actively testing local households to prevent the spread of…

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Birmingham has been placed on a national government coronavirus watchlist

Birmingham City Council responds after city placed on national coronavirus “watch list”

Birmingham City Council has responded after it was announced the city has been placed on the national COVID-19 “watch list” following a spike in coronavirus cases. Local leaders have announced a commitment to monitoring health and safety developments in the city following Birmingham being added to this week’s government watch list as an ‘area of enhanced support’.

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