/ West Midlands

Clean Air Zone ‘could save 50 lives yearly’
Appears in: / Headline/ Transport/ West Midlands
AROUND 50 lives could be saved each year in Birmingham due to improvements in air quality through the Clean Air Zone, a report states. Mark Cardwell - Local Democracy Reporter But the analysis states the CAZ...
Man in court after two-week-old baby killed in Brownhills collision
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A MAN charged with causing death by dangerous driving has appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court this morning (6 April) and has been remanded in custody pending his appearance at Wolverhampton Crown Court on 4 May...
Man charged following death of baby in Brownhills collision
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A MAN has been charged in connection with a crash that killed a two-week-old baby boy in Brownhills yesterday afternoon (4 April). Jazz Kinson - Editor The two-week-old baby who was killed after has now...
Appeal after baby dies following Brownhills collision
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A two-week-old baby has died after being hit by a car in Brownhills this afternoon (4 April). A BMW is understood to have been involved in a collision with another car in High Street before striking his...
Get up and go orange this April to support St Giles Hospice
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EVERYONE in Tamworth is being invited to get up and go orange this April to brighten up their spring and support St Giles Hospice. The charity, which has centres in Whittington and Sutton Coldfield, is...
Hop in – community invited to Tamworth housebuilder’s ‘egg-cellent’ Easter event
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A TAMWORTH housebuilder is helping locals to secure their dream home with an ‘egg-citing’ event. To celebrate Easter, Redrow Midlands is inviting members of the community to visit Amington Garden Village, on Mercian Way, and...
At least £700 pay rise for Birmingham councillors likely
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A PAY rise of between £700 and more than £3,000 is on the cards for Birmingham city councillors, if recommendations from an independent panel are approved. Mark Cardwell - Local Democracy Reporter The recommendations...
Calls for adherence to COVID-19 measures as more people return to the workplace
Appears in: / Headline/ Health/ North Warwickshire
AS the number of people returning to the workplace increases, Public Health England (PHE) in the West Midlands is urging employers and their workers to do all they can to break the chain of COVID-19...
Clean Air Zone scrappage scheme available via Motorpoint
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PEOPLE working within the Clean Air Zone (CAZ) from June will be able to scrap their old car and receive £2,000 credit towards a compliant vehicle. Mark Cardwell - Local Democracy Reporter Birmingham City...
West Midlands ‘Top Cop’ calls for law change on protests
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THE region’s top cop has called for a swift change in law on public protests being held in lockdown in wake of the Sarah Everard murder. Gurdip Thandi - Local Democracy Reporter The Metropolitan Police...
Public health chief’s reassurance over vaccines
Appears in: / Headline/ Health/ Staffordshire
THERE is “very little evidence” that clotting cases are caused by the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine, Birmingham’s public health director has said. Mark Cardwell - Local Democracy Reporter Addressing the city council’s cabinet today, Dr Justin Varney said...
How to appeal a Birmingham Clean Air Zone fine
Appears in: / Environment/ Headline/ Transport
ANYONE who disagrees with a £120 fine for driving through the Clean Air Zone in Birmingham after it launches in June will be able to appeal. Mark Cardwell - Local Democracy Reporter Drivers who have...
Abused children in criminal justice system in the West Midlands
Appears in: / Crime/ Headline/ West Midlands
NINE in ten children in the criminal justice system are known or suspected to have been abused, according to “distressing” research from the region. Mark Cardwell - Local Democracy Reporter A research project involving 80...
Four-piece band facing £1,000 fine each for Covid breach
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A FOUR-PIECE band are facing £1,000 fines each after their performance at a birthday party in an empty shop was raided by police. Mark Cardwell - Local Democracy Reporter West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David...
Birmingham teenager admits terrorism offences
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A BIRMINGHAM teenager has pleaded guilty to terrorism charges at a youth court today (Thursday 11 March). The 15-year-old from the Bartley Green area of Birmingham, who cannot be named due to his age, admitted...
St Giles Hospice hailed for excellence of its education service
Appears in: / Community/ Education/ Staffordshire
ST GILES Hospice has received prestigious national recognition for the excellence of its education services. The hospice Education and Training department has been awarded a Certificate of Endorsement from Skills for Care, an independent charity supporting...
St Giles Hospice offers its first-ever London Marathon place to one lucky fundraiser
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ST GILES Hospice is offering one lucky fundraiser the chance to run this year’s London Marathon after the hospice was awarded its first-ever charity place at the iconic event. With the public ballot for this year’s...
See the moment Police found an illegal nightclub and a dozen drinking at ‘The Covid Arms’
Appears in: / Crime/ Headline/ West Midlands
This is the moment that officers from West Midlands Police found a packed nightclub – boasting a VIP area and DJ - which had been illegally set up near Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. West Midlands Police...
Local solicitors support Make Your Will Month to support St Giles Hospice
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PEOPLE can get their wills written for free by local solicitors in return for a donation to St Giles Hospice this month. Five solicitors’ offices across the region are taking part in ‘Make Your Will...
HiB wins Large Business of the Year at regional awards
Appears in: / Business/ Staffordshire/ West Midlands
LEADING bathroom supplier HiB has been named as Large Business of the Year in the Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield, Tamworth and Cannock Chase Annual Awards 2021. Staff from across the company tuned into the online awards...
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Plans to Future-Proof Lifesaving Service
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TO help future-proof the advanced pre-hospital service operated by Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, the organisation is a step closer to developing a purpose-built airbase and charity headquarters. The plans are for the building in the...
Bluebird Care Tamworth and Lichfield Nominated for Small Business of the Year Award
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BLUEBIRD Care Tamworth and Lichfield has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Tamworth and Lichfield Small Business of the Year Award. This Award is part of the Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield & Tamworth and...
Plans approved for new Children’s Emergency Department at Good Hope Hospital
Appears in: / Headline/ Health/ West Midlands
PLANS are underway to create a new multi-million pound Children’s Emergency Department at Good Hope Hospital. The new department will provide eight treatment cubicles, a new reception space, as well as a quiet room and...
Four charged after NCA raid on Erdington cash and drugs ‘stash house’
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More than 130 kilos of cannabis was found. £30,000 cash were also recovered from the property. FOUR people have been charged and quantities of drugs and cash recovered following a National Crime Agency...
Research claims more adults are motivated to get healthier due to COVID-19
Appears in: / Headline/ Health/ North Warwickshire
NEW research has found that over three quarters (76%) of adults in the West Midlands region have made the active decision to make changes to their lifestyle in 2021. In addition, 7 in 10 (68%)...
Local NHS Trusts to receive over £13.63 million to upgrade and refurbish local hospitals
Appears in: / Health/ Politics/ Staffordshire
Government providing allocations of £600 million to upgrade and refurbish hospitals Tamworth’s three local NHS Trusts (University Hospitals of Derby and Burton, University Hospitals of the North Midlands and University Hospitals Birmingham to benefit...
Train travellers urged to plan ahead this Christmas
Appears in: / Headline/ Transport/ West Midlands
TO help more people enjoy the festivities, West Midlands Trains (WMT) is urging rail passengers to plan their Christmas travel carefully with an increased number of people expected to use the trains. The Government has...
West Midlands residents must work together to keep COVID-19 rates down in the region
Appears in: / Headline/ Health/ Staffordshire
WITH the introduction of the national three-tier system, Birmingham, Sandwell, Walsall, Wolverhampton and Solihull have been placed in Tier 2 – with a Local Covid Alert Level of High. Today (Thursday) it has also been...