Spread of Class A drugs online is ‘deeply worrying’, says West Midlands PCC
The Police and Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands has called the availability of Class A drugs online ‘deeply worrying’.
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Mother of murdered Birmingham man Isaiah Young-Sam launches fresh appeal to find his killer
The mother of a man murdered in Birmingham has made a fresh appeal to find her son’s killer more than a decade after his death.
Birmingham paramedic: “We’re a very precious resource and should be a last resort for most problems”
With an increased demand on the ambulance service alongside call-outs for non-emergency situations, paramedic Rob Moore tells BirminghamEastside how frustrating it can be for those on the front-line.
Birmingham City Council looking at ways to improve safety on Pershore Road after death of cyclist
Birmingham City Council says it is looking at measures to improve safety on the Pershore Road following the death of a cyclist.
Volunteers operating street patrols to tackle crime in Washwood Heath and Bordesley
A group of community leaders, volunteers and local councillors have started street patrols in Washwood Heath and Bordesley to prevent knife and gun crime, prostitutions and anti-social behaviour.
Restrict Birmingham abortion clinic protest, says MP
A Birmingham MP has backed moves by a London council to restrict protests outside an…
Birmingham City Council announces Clean Air Zone for taxi and private hire vehicles
Birmingham City Council has announced a UK Plan for Clean Air Zones for taxi and private…
Diwali and fireworks: Birmingham did experience a modest loss in air quality
The annual event, which use lots of fireworks, modestly increased the quantity of harmful matter in the air, DEFRA data shows, although it remained below general levels of concern.
West Midlands Police charity wins national volunteering award
Socks and Chocs has been awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services, the highest award…
Social media stars heading for Birmingham – but is digital stardom easy to achieve?
As the stars of YouTube prepare for a show in Birmingham, is the journey to digital stardom really paved with gold?