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It is a ‘certainty’ that more NHS frontline staff in the West Midlands will die in the fight against coronavirus, a leading NHS figure has warned.More deaths

Tutors from Wolverhampton Music Service have come together from afar for a special performance designed to put a smile on the faces of pupils during the coronavirus emergency.

Compton Care has added an extra bed to its existing inpatient unit and has also created a temporary 5 bed ward in its Living Well Centre.

Community pharmacies are to receive a £300 million cash boost to ensure they can continue to carry out essential services during the coronavirus outbreak.

Officers arrested the man from an address in Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, yesterday morning (2 April) following an incident in Sainsbury's, Bentley Bridge, on Tuesday.  

NHS staff will get free travel on all buses and trams in the West Midlands as they go to work to battle the coronavirus pandemic.

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THE legendary 'Lean On Me' singer Bill Withers has died at age 81.

Top Gun: Maverick has become the latest Hollywood film to have its release delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The comedian best known for his comedy double act Little and Large, has died after contracting coronavirus in hospital, his agent has confirmed.

The 32-year-old singer, who is currently working on her long-awaited ninth album, spoke about becoming a mother in a new interview.

The 72-year-old - who was part of comedy duo The Chuckle Brothers - said he had been "laid-up" with mild symptoms but they were "not nice" as he urged the British public to stay indoors.

Liam Gallagher has once again called for an Oasis reunion, issuing a "demand" for it to happen to raise money for the NHS once the coronavirus outbreak is over.

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The country music legend who had a series of hits, including Coward of the County and The Gambler, has died at the age of 81.

Organisers said in a statement: "It is with deep regret that we have to announce the cancellation of the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam.

Glastonbury Festival has been cancelled because of the coronavirus - with organisers sending "sincere apologies" to the 135,000 who paid deposits.

The BBC has suspended filming on EastEnders, Casualty and Holby City until further notice because of the coronavirus outbreak.

His agent says the 83 year old died after a short illness

Due to having emergency dental surgery to remove wisdom teeth, Dua has confirmed she will not be joining Bruno for some of his tour dates in Australia.

The funeral of the UK's youngest coronavirus victim went ahead without his mother and siblings after two of them developed symptoms.

Another 684 people have died in the UK after contracting coronavirus - bringing the total number of deaths to 3,605.

Britons have been warned that the coronavirus pandemic will claim more lives over the coming weeks if people give into temptation and head out to enjoy the sunshine this weekend.

British boxer Anthony Yarde has announced his grandmother has died after contracting coronavirus, just a few days after his father's death as a result of the pandemic.

The Queen will address the nation about the coronavirus pandemic on Sunday, marking just the fourth time that she has recorded a special message.

A second nurse, aged 39, has died after testing positive for coronavirus.

Police in Northamptonshire have been carrying out patrols amid fears empty shops could be targeted by thieves.

A British serviceperson has become the first confirmed case of coronavirus in the Falkland Islands.

Medical students up and down the country are helping to relieve pressure on NHS staff fighting coronavirus, by babysitting, food shopping and feeding pets.

France's coronavirus death toll has risen by more than 1,000 to around 6,500 - as another 160,000 police officers were deployed to enforce the country's strict confinement laws.

With air raid sirens wailing and flags at half-mast, China has held a three-minute nationwide moment of reflection to honour those who have died in the coronavirus outbreak.

Donald Trump has urged Americans to wear face masks in public to help fight the spread of coronavirus - but insisted he will not follow suit because "he doesn't want to".

Stockholm is a world away from the lockdowns affecting the rest of Europe.

A British serviceperson has become the first confirmed case of coronavirus in the Falkland Islands.

From the moment we approach Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, there are people everywhere.

Premier League clubs will consult their players over a possible 30 per cent wage cut during the coronavirus pandemic.

Football in England has been suspended indefinitely due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Dillian Whyte's mandatory fight for the WBC heavyweight title has 'no reason' to be delayed past February 2021, says promoter Eddie Hearn.

Anthony Joshua's 'world heavyweight title defence against Kubrat Pulev, scheduled for June 20, has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

European leagues have been urged not to "abandon" their seasons, after officials revealed they are working towards plans to resume games from July.

Visits to shops, museums and cafes in the UK have fallen by 85% since the coronavirus outbreak, according to data shared by Google. 

Schoolchildren are at extra risk from online paedophiles while they are stuck at home during the coronavirus crisis, investigators have warned.

A 5G mast has been set on fire in a suspected arson attack after the technology was linked online to the spread of coronavirus.

An A-level student and two former pupils have turned their school into a factory to produce protective equipment to help the NHS during the COVID-19 crisis.

A British entrepreneur has given £1 million to help small laboratories across the UK provide COVID-19 tests for frontline workers.

The Malaysian government's department for women has apologised after it released a series of online posters telling women how to keep their men happy during the COVID-19 lockdown.

A comedy club in Liverpool, closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, was raided by police over the weekend after a recorded show it streamed on Facebook was mistaken for a live event.

A vicar was left red-faced after accidentally setting his arm on fire while recording a virtual sermon.

European hospitals could run out of drugs being used to treat COVID-19 patients in intensive care within days, a hospitals body has warned.

A British entrepreneur has given £1 million to help small laboratories across the UK provide COVID-19 tests for frontline workers.

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