Train companies step up fight against virus

Antiviral fogging machines in action on West Midlands Railway.

Advice for rail passengers as lockdown eased

West Midlands Railway urges customers to avoid the train when planning reunions.

Food service company makes delivery ordering easier

Midlands foodservice supplier launches online order platform to meet Coronavirus demand.

Support groups distribute record numbers of food parcels

Volunteers praised for their efforts in helping vulnerable residents.

Lib Dem concern over post-pandemic industrial prospects

Call for Midlands Manufacturing Task Force after Rolls Royce job cuts.

Teachers’ response to coronavirus sparks parents gratitude

What Birmingham parents are saying about teachers in lockdown.

Unity Trust Bank takes out Big Issue subscriptions

Bank signs up to help magazine during coronavirus crisis.

Life in the time of Corona

Richard Lutz, keeping his social distance, in a world called Lockdown.

Work resumes on Metro extension

Midland Metro extension works resumed on Birmingham’s Broad Street.

“Essential journeys only” advice from train company

West Midlands Railway reminds passengers to make only essential journeys this Easter.

Heart of England Community Foundation begin charity financing

First grants awarded to local projects during Covid-19 crisis.

The way I see it

Andy Munro comments on the current situation.

Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospitals Charity’s launch appeal

Support some of the most vulnerable in society with urgent COVD-19 appeal.

Hospice’s urgent appeal for help

“With your help, we’ll get through this crisis,” says Birmingham St Mary’s.

Sutton Town Hall to aid food banks

Town Hall to be used as donation drop off point.

Walking with Covid-19

Jessica Harris rambles through a quiet but distinctly alive Birmingham.

Charity boost for frontline NHS staff

Thousands of lifesaving face masks donated to city hospital.

Dance like no-one’s watching

DanceXchange launch free online classes for all levels.

Contactless plea from West Midlands Railway

Train company urges customers to ditch cash to fight coronavirus.

Acorns Children’s Hospice launches emergency response

Plans announced to provide help for vulnerable famiies.

Boiled Coins

Richard Lutz looks back at a weird old week.

It’s football, but not as we know it

Andy Munro ponders on a lengthy spell without a trip to St Andrews.

Young peoples support centre closes temporarily

Birmingham mental health drop-in to close for face-to-face support.

The Butchers Social to The Butchers Shop

How a small business is serving up community support for Henley in Arden.

Plea for help as Wolverhampton cinema closes

Light House urges ‘Virtual Attendance’ during temporary shutdown.

Property company goes virtual

Centrick unlocks virtual viewings to tackle COVID-19.

Living in a viral world

Richard Lutz re-adjusts to a life that has changed.

A kind of Shush

Dave Woodhall on Villa, coronavirus and a top of the table clash.

Staying Cool says thank you to NHS workers

Discounts for serviced apartments in Birmingham city centre.

Sir Howard: Shock Parliament shutdown

More from Sir Howard Elston, our man almost at Westminster.