Dead patient left on ward for almost five hours as trust grapples with Covid-19
A dead patient was left on a ward for hours and another died after a fall at a hospital which has suffered staffing issues during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Aitor Karanka dismisses relegation talk despite Birmingham’s draw at Wycombe
Birmingham manager Aitor Karanka has insisted he is not worried about relegation despite his team falling to within three points of the Championship’s bottom three as a result of their 0-0 draw at Wycombe.
Wycombe goalkeeper Ryan Allsop stars as 10-man Birmingham are held to a draw
Birmingham were left frustrated by a terrific performance from Wycombe goalkeeper Ryan Allsop as they came away from Adams Park with a 0-0 draw.
Birmingham swoop for Yan Valery and Keyendrah Simmonds
Birmingham have signed full-back Yan Valery on loan from Southampton and teenage forward Keyendrah Simmonds on a permanent deal from Manchester City.
Birmingham sign teenage striker Keyendrah Simmonds from Manchester City
Birmingham have completed the permanent signing of teenage forward Keyendrah Simmonds from Manchester City.
Wycombe could make changes for Birmingham clash
Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth could make changes for the visit of Sky Bet Championship relegation rivals Birmingham.
Sam Cosgrove excited by Championship test as he joins Birmingham from Aberdeen
Striker Sam Cosgrove has completed his move from Aberdeen to Birmingham.
Scotland under-21 international Fraser Hornby ‘agrees’ deal to join Aberdeen
Scotland under-21 international Fraser Hornby has agreed a deal to join Aberdeen, according to reports.
Two teenagers charged with murder of boy, 15, following gun and knife attack
Two teenagers have been charged with murder after a 15-year-old boy was killed in a gun and knife attack.
Aitor Karanka reveals Blues are closing on Sam Cosgrove after draw with tenants
Birmingham head coach Aitor Karanka admitted the club are close to the £2million signing of Aberdeen striker Sam Cosgrove after their 1-1 draw against Coventry at St Andrew’s.
Sam Cosgrove sees landlords and tenants share the spoils at St Andrew’s
Birmingham’s imminent signing Sam Cosgrove watched on as his prospective new employers ended a run of six successive home defeats with a 1-1 draw against Coventry at St Andrew’s.
Kevin Nisbet and Ryan Porteous set to feature as Hibernian reject bids
Jack Ross fully expects Kevin Nisbet and Ryan Porteous to line up for his team on Saturday after Hibernian knocked back big-money offers for the pair.
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes confirms Birmingham interest in Sam Cosgrove
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes is bracing himself for losing Sam Cosgrove to Birmingham.
Vigil held to offer prayers for life of teenager Keon Lincoln
The mother and twin sister of a 15-year-old who was killed in a gun and knife attack have joined dozens of well-wishers to lay flowers and offer prayers at the scene.
Scott Hogan unavailable for Birmingham’s clash with Coventry
Birmingham are without Scott Hogan for the visit of Coventry.
Police get more time to question teenagers over schoolboy’s murder
Detectives have been been given more time to question two teenagers in connection with the murder of a 15-year-old schoolboy.
Three more teenagers arrested after murder of 15-year-old boy
Three more teenagers have been arrested following the murder of a 15-year-old boy in broad daylight, taking the total to five.
Faith leaders ‘vital’ in encouraging vaccine take-up – Robert Jenrick
Faith leaders play a “vital role” in encouraging people to get a coronavirus vaccine, Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said, as he visited the UK’s first vaccination centre opened in a mosque.
Second 14-year-old boy arrested in teenager murder probe
Detectives investigating the murder of a teenager in broad daylight have arrested a second 14-year-old boy.
Police appeal for public’s help to find attackers after boy, 15, killed
Murder detectives have urged anyone shielding those responsible for a brutal street attack which left a 15-year-old boy dead to come forward with information.
Boy, 14, arrested after teenager killed in ‘shocking and tragic’ street attack
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a teenager was killed in a street attack during which witnesses reported hearing gunshots.
Mosque vaccine centre sends ‘positive message’ to help fight Covid myths – imam
The imam of a mosque thought to be the UK’s first to host a vaccination centre has urged local people to ignore “fake news” claims surrounding coronavirus.
Aitor Karanka remains confident Birmingham can avoid relegation battle
Birmingham boss Aitor Karanka dismissed any relegation fears despite Preston condemning Blues to a sixth straight home defeat.
Scott Sinclair strike sinks Birmingham
Scott Sinclair ended Preston’s winless streak to pile more home misery on Birmingham.
Midlands hospitals to pilot 24-hour Covid jab appointments
Three Birmingham hospitals are to start piloting delivery of 24-hour Covid-19 vaccinations for health and social care staff.
Aitor Karanka could keep winning side as Birmingham take on Preston
Birmingham boss Aitor Karanka could name the same side which beat Middlesbrough at the weekend for the visit of Preston.
Aitor Karanka hopes Birmingham can build on win at Boro
Aitor Karanka hopes Birmingham’s 1-0 victory at Middlesbrough will lead to a brighter end to his first season in charge of the club.
Scott Hogan strikes for Birmingham to dent Middlesbrough’s play-off push
Scott Hogan struck the solitary goal for Birmingham to put a dent in Middlesbrough’s hopes of climbing into the top six at the Riverside Stadium with a 1-0 win.
Hospital temporarily halts kidney transplants after Covid admissions spike
England’s largest hospital trust has called a temporary halt to kidney transplants as its doctors and nurses cope with an influx of Covid-19 patients.
Neil Warnock to assess Boro squad before Birmingham game after Covid-19 outbreak
Middlesbrough boss Neil Warnock will have to contend with the after-effects of a coronavirus outbreak as he prepares for Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Birmingham.