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Major boost for young people with plans to transform youth centres
New youth centres will be built and old ones refurbished as part of government plans to give young people better access to positive out-of-school activities as the next phase of the Youth Investment Fund is confirmed....2023-08-04 2419 0 -
Ambulance Service electrifies its paramedic response fleet with the Škoda Enyaq
The East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) has chosen the Škoda Enyaq to provide zero-emission rapid response support across the East Midlands region, as it looks to electrify its fleet and work towards net zero. Two fully...2023-08-03 1475 0 -
TICKETS PLEASE! WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY IS ON THE HUNT FOR FOUR JUNIOR TRAIN CONDUCTORS
All aboard for a competition your kids will never forget! West Midlands Railway (WMR) – operated by West Midlands Trains (WMT) – has launched its search for four junior conductors, giving mini train enthusiasts the chance to live...2023-08-02 775 0 -
Using artificial intelligence to help clean up fly-tipping hotspots
Three new artificial intelligence CCTV cameras will boost the council’s coverage of fly-tipping hotspots. It is the latest chapter of the city’s war against environmental criminals who dump waste on Birmingham’s streets. Aston, Erdington and North...2023-08-02 850 0 -
Community organiser awarded honorary doctorate by Aston University
Saidul Haque Saeed is the West Midlands lead organiser for Citizens UK He has trained over 1,000 people in community leadership He supported Aston University in becoming a Real Living Wage employer and University of Sanctuary....2023-07-27 574 0 -
New rules crack down on illegal ads and protect children online
Social media platforms, websites and services like advertising display networks will have to take tougher action to stop children seeing age-restricted adverts for products like alcohol or gambling. Fake celebrity scams and pop-up malware from hackers...2023-07-24 2918 0 -
Green Flag success after Birmingham parks retain awards
The Keep Britain Tidy scheme recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for their management across the United Kingdom and around the world. In Birmingham all 15 sites, maintained by Birmingham...2023-07-20 2737 0 -
Rahat Competes For A More Important Cause: His Family
After a two-year hiatus caused by a back and shoulder injury, Syed Rahat Ali Shah triumphantly returned to the stage. He took first position in back -to -back qualifying competitions. He’s now preparing for the Arnold...2023-07-16 8342 0 -
Boxing Champs meet UK Youth & Community Ambassador Zaf
European Heavyweight Champion Boxer Kash Ali and Tyson Fury/Anthony Joshua’s sparring partner Richard Towers visited the residence of UK Global Youth Ambassador and Crimestoppers Chair Zaf. Another person who was present alongside Zaf’s son was Zaf’s...2023-07-16 6243 0 -
West Midlands Mayor sends signal of support for broadcast services after touring Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
The Mayor of the West Midlands Combined Authority, Andy Street, has endorsed the importance of local TV and radio services after visiting the iconic Sutton Coldfield mast. Standing at 270 metres, the transmitter is recognised...2023-07-11 8010 0