Automotive component factory to produce COVID-19 safety equipment
Shiftec retools to provide equipment for vehicles, offices and factories.
City centre housing development provides parking for hospital staff
Dandara Living offering up free car parking spaces to Birmingham’s NHS workers.
Call to re-open Broad Street clubs
Birmingham nightlife boss: “Let’s plan re-opening of nightclubs to return to normality.”
This government’s incompetence is astounding
David Rendall says a series of endless blunders has led Britain into a fatal spin.
Covid chronicles: Magnum force and a dark anger
Richard Lutz wanders through the Lands of Lockdown.
Carers Week to begin
Birmingham carer speaks out about ‘lockdown loneliness’ during pandemic.
Damage limitation
Dave Woodhall talks to Andrez Harriott, of r’n’b band Damage and founder of The Liminality Group.
Birmingham live music map launched to track impact of major events
Researchers call for contributions from industry, musicians and fans.
Online collaborative dance project launched
Midlands dance leaders working together to explore research during lockdown.
Jazz Festival postpones to October
Pandemic causes delay to long-running event.
Volunteering saved me – Birmingham woman’s rallying cry
Community groups make renewed plea for help.
Birmingham café feeds homeless and vulnerable
Birmingham-based café helping 150 vulnerable people a week during pandemic.
Bees, bikes and battleship greys
Richard Lutz wanders through the Land of Lockdown.
Environmental group calls for action on COVID-19 recovery
Extinction Rebellion Birmingham to stand outside Council House calling for Citizens Assembly.
Advice for rail passengers as lockdown eased
West Midlands Railway urges customers to avoid the train when planning reunions.
Training firm offers post-lockdown
In-Comm launches Covid-19 Secure service to help businesses get back to work.
Call for early West Midlands re-opening
Government urged to allow early reopening of tourism, hospitality and cultural sector.
Residential care group reaches landmark in meal delivery
1,000 meals donated during pandemic lockdown.
Support sessions aim to safeguard elderly mental health
Online group safeguards residents’ mental health.
Survey gauges audiences when Covid crisis ends
Richard Lutz looks at a study that reveals how audiences are reacting to lockdown and beyond.
‘Stay away’ plea from West Midlands Railway
“Only catch the train if you have no other choice.”
Call for construction investment to kickstart UK economy
Birmingham City University experts claim £11 billion investment can deliver massive returns.
Stay home Shakespeare set to replace al fresco theatre
Something wicked this way still comes.
Miss England contest goes online
Virtual catwalk show to go ahead despite lockdown.
Restaurant owner warns of closure fears
Family-run Asian restaurant hit by lockdown backs #RaiseTheBar campaign.
“Essential journeys only” as railway timetables change
West Midlands Railway urges passengers to only use the train when necessary.
Covid chronicles: Across the blue water
Richard Lutz continues his route through Lockdown Land.
2022 Commonwealth Games invites you to (virtual) dinner
Dinner With Strangers aims to bring people together to share lockdown experiences.
Funerals during lockdown
We spoke to funeral director Kate Spohrer about her work during this difficult time.
How to look after your mental health
Tips on remaining mentally well during lockdown.