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Authorities have been made aware of dangerous synthetic opiates circulating in the West Midlands. There is an increased risk of overdose and death because these synthetic opiates are stronger than usual, or because these drugs are...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...