Twenty-one infected patients have died at hospitals ran by three neighbouring NHS trusts in the vicinity of Birmingham. They include the Royal Wolverhampton Trust, which has recorded nine.

As the UK coronavirus death toll reached 233, with 5,018 people infected, pubs, clubs, restaurants and other social venues have shut their doors to customers in order to stave off the infection.

Birmingham's teenage sensation has attracted interest from United and Borussia Dortmund and already has offers on the table from both clubs.

Birmingham have asked their players to take a 50 per cent pay cut for the next four months to help the club deal with the crushing financial pressure put on by the coronavirus pandemic. 

The singer, 26, revealed on Wednesday that he decided to push back his shows, which were due to begin in Birmingham on April 15, until February and March 2021, due to the global health crisis.

Rio Ferdinand has backed Manchester United's pursuit of highly-rated teenager Jude Bellingham but warned his former club that spending £30million on him would be 'a gamble'.

Blues asked their top earners to consider the move for a period of four months - with the outstanding money to be paid back at a later date - to help ease the financial strain caused by Covid-19.

Jade Edgington, 30, from Birmingham, was devastated when her fiancé dumped her over text six months before their wedding. Determined to be a mother, she turned to sperm donors.

A woman had a lucky escape when a red Ford Fiesta ploughed into her kitchen, missing her by just two yards. The vehicle careered into the side of her property on Wednesday evening.

The Murco garage on the A435 near Kings Heath, Birmingham, has cut the price of unleaded to 99.7p - when seven weeks ago the same litre of petrol cost between £1.25 and £1.42.

Jude Bellingham's former youth coach believes Manchester United would be a good fit for the Birmingham teenager who looks set for a big-money move this summer.

Famous buildings and structures will go dark between 8.30pm and 9.30pm tonight as part of an international event organised by WWF to urge action to save the planet.

Famous buildings and structures have switched off their lights to highlight change during Earth Hour, plunging landmarks in Moscow, Sydney and Beijing into complete darkness.

Chelsea intensified efforts to recruit Jude Bellingham prior to the coronavirus lockdown, with the club stepping up their efforts to lure the Birmingham City star away a move to Manchester United.

More than 250 young British ski resort workers returned to the UK yesterday after being stranded for more than a fortnight in the Austrian Alps.

Harper Taylor, from Birmingham, was born on February 8 this year - joining her mother Evie Berry, 26, and grandmother Jacqui Berry, 59, who both share the same birthday.

PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: This is the moment Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish makes a hasty exit from an estate in the suburbs of Birmingham moments before police arrive to the scene of a car crash.

Aston Villa captain and current Manchester United target Jack Grealish is never far away from the media spotlight whether it is for the right or wrong reasons.

Photos emerged on social media of a white Range Rover, as well as one of a man resembling Grealish. Police are investigating reports that a Range Rover smasheds into parked cars.

The model, 36, took a break from being a teacher to pick up sanitary towels, a can of red bull and multiple bars of Cadbury's chocolate, on Monday.

CHRIS WHEELER: Jack Grealish has jeopardised a dream move to Manchester United after allegedly crashing his car following a late night party. United are clear favourites to sign Grealish.

The 24-year-old midfielder took to social media on Monday evening to say sorry for his behaviour after pictures of him in a Birmingham suburb emerged online.

In response to Grealish's apology, Collymore wrote 'Good lad' followed by a heart emoji. Fans hit out at Collymore for appearing to stick up for Grealish but the ex-forward clarified what he meant.

TOM COLLOMOSSE: It says everything about Jude Bellingham that, at 16, he is seriously considering the idea of living and working in a high-pressure environment in a foreign country.

Heather Wilson, 55, from Grimsby, has to raise £50,000 for life-saving cancer treatment. The NHS nurse's surgery was delayed by five months due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The monarchy's official Twitter account paid tribute to the military who have been on 15-hour shifts as they transform the ExCel convention centre into a 4,000 bed hospital for coronavirus patients.

Detective chief Inspector Caroline Goode, discovered the body of Banaz Mahmod, 20 in a Birmingham garden in 2006. She documents the quest for justice in a new book.

Asher-Smith could have a shot at three gold medals in a mad six-week stretch after Sebastian Coe revealed plans are being formulated to squeeze a trio of major events into the summer of 2022.

The defender apologised after holding a sex party with two escorts last Tuesday. It emerged the pair - who it is claimed were paid £2,200 - had been invited to Walker's rented Cheshire property.

Mobile companies described the fears 5G caused coronavirus as 'baseless', with the government describing them as harmful to public health.

The pensioner, known only as Reg, 85, lives in the dilapidated home in Hall Green, Birmingham, with no working fridge, cooker, microwave or washing machine.

Thomas Wilson, 19, from Coventry was jailed for six months after threatening to cough and spit at police while Bevan Burke, 22, was jailed for nine months after coughing at an officer in Birmingham last week.

Vincent Okafor, 57, said his landlord thought he might be infected and bring the killer bug into the property. He was given five days' notice to vacate his rented accommodation on March 23.

Woman was found dead in an unmarked police car Friday night after being shot. The victim had been in the car with an off-duty Birmingham police detective at the time.

Coronavirus presents a 'clear and present danger' to wildlife that could push vulnerable species 'over the edge', a leading expert from Birmingham University warned last night.

A string of severe storms and tornadoes will pummel Louisiana through the Tennessee Valley on Sunday, affecting some 4.5million people.

A family have been left devastated after a 13-year-old boy was killed by a black VW Polo in Birmingham on Easter Sunday (pictured, forensics officers at Chester Road).

Mason O'Grady was hit by a Volskwagen while on a family walk in Erdington, Birmingham, and a 28-year-old woman has been arrested. His brother Adam has paid tribute to him in an emotional post.

After fans noticed that she cooked the family recipe alongside a picture of her mum and a lit candle, she responded to Twitter users with a touching message

Dying stars are discovered every night but most are in vast galaxies while this one appeared to stand alone, according to a team from the University of Birmingham.

Dramatic video captured the violence erupting inside the store in the Lozells area of Birmingham after the woman allegedly mistook one customer for a staff member.

Dr Adnan Sharif (pictured), who works at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham said the amount of social interaction during Ramadan festivities could be a worry.

Connie Titchen, pictured, was first admitted to Birmingham City Hospital last month with suspected pneumonia. The retired shop worker said she feels 'very lucky' and 'can't wait to see my family'.

16-year-old Christine Smith was last seen on April 14 after she left home around 5pm to go shopping in Acocks Green, Birmingham. She was wearing a fluffy black coat and ripped blue jeans.

ISABEL HARDMAN: On the day of my breakdown, I was at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham, trying to write the political briefing for the Spectator magazine.

The Male Room, located in the city of Birmingham, announced the news in Facebook Tuesday, saying they faced financial ruin if they continued to keep their doors closed.

Jennifer McDowall, 27, who works as a Critical Care Nurse at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust has shared a series of TikTok videos showing her skin peeling off and her faced bruised.

The Bundesliga club were competing with Manchester United to sign Bellingham, who does not turn 17 until June 29, at the end of the season, and were confident of winning the race.

United are one of a host of top European clubs, including Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea, who are desperate to sign the 16-year-old this summer and are negotiating £35m deal.

West Midlands Police have released bodycam footage of officers confronting three different sets of people flouting strict lockdown rules in Birmingham from the Easter weekend onwards.