All posts tagged "Featured"
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Birmingham comedian Lovdev Barpaga: from carer to UK pun champion
In a special immersive feature Mathilda Warder spoke to Birmingham comedian Lovdev Barpaga about his journey from carer to stand-up comedian, what is needed in...
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In their shoes: ME Awareness Week highlights seriousness of the condition
Local charities and support groups congregated as part of the #MillionsMissing movement for ME Awareness. As the sun beamed brightly through the trees in Pigeon...
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#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek infographic: Suicide in Birmingham – what you need to know
Today marks the start of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek across the UK. Birmingham Eastside have dived into data from across the UK and West Midlands to highlight suicide...
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Gun surrender launched in West Midlands Police bid to combat violent crime
A fortnight-long firearm surrender was launched today by West Midlands Police as part of their efforts to tackle violent crime. Police chiefs hope gun owners...
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Brain cancer research funding doubled in tribute to Tessa Jowell
Research funding to tackle brain cancer will be increased to £40 million by the Government, Theresa May and the health secretary, Jeremy Hunt, announced on...
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Birmingham City Council average monthly spending on bailiffs rose by 27%
The average monthly spending of Birmingham City Council on bailiffs rose by 27% this year compared to last year. Based on the Birmingham City Council...
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Exclusive: Interventions save lives at West Midlands train stations
Staff and commuters on West Midlands’ railways have potentially saved a life almost 50 times in the past year. West Midlands Trains have revealed to...
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Birmingham mental health funding lowest in the West Midlands
Mental health support for adults and older people in Birmingham has reduced by 90% in the last financial year 2017-18. According to the figures gathered...
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Ramadan: How to keep healthy whilst fasting
Muslims in the UK are expected to fast for around 18 hours this Ramadan, with the Suhoor – pre-dawn meal – time ending before...
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Birmingham housing crisis strands families miles away from home
Birmingham’s exploding housing crisis is forcing the Council to house some families more than a hundred miles from the city, according to new figures revealed...
