Birmingham has some of the UK's worst affected areas when it comes to unemployment and economic hardship, according to an exclusive new analysis by Birmingham Eastside.
The city
Megan Smith speaks to DJ Alexandra Hearth and dance teacher Karen Yates about how the pandemic is continuing to affect the arts sector.
Arts and entertainment has been the second-
The number of outpatient appointments has dropped significantly since the start of the pandemic.
Face-to-face appointments have switched to over-the-phone, routine scans are being missed and
Multi-level marketing businesses have enjoyed a big rise in sales over the COVID-19 pandemic. But what awaits the people who sign up to be a part of them?
Two men from the West Midlands, passionate about Japanese drumming, are teaching rhythms online. James Barrow and Michael de Groot love Japanese beats, and the pandemic does not stop them
A man from Solihull who runs the company MotorServ UK has used their resources to help local people within the local community during the global pandemic.
After the world was
Richard Anderton, teacher at Meer Green Primary School spoke to Birmingham Eastside about the challenges of remote learning.
All schools and colleges across the UK are closed to most students
Experts fear that the suspension of assisted employment schemes will leave young people with disabilities excluded from a “hypercompetitive” job market.
Birmingham has the highest number of internet devices sent out of all local authorities in England.
Figures from the Department for Education revealed an estimated 9,294 devices were sent
Walsall-based volunteering services council One Walsall have praised the response to their social media call for help with the vaccination rollout in Walsall, as over 400 volunteers offer their
