£50m fund to tackle knife crime and violence against women
Five research and innovation projects aim to make streets safer and rebuild trust in policing and justice UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has.
Crime
Culture
Culture
People
Brits back volunteering to tackle social disconnect, poll finds
Nearly 70% of people believe charity shop volunteering can help rebuild community bonds, new research reveals Almost two-thirds of Britons believe society has.
Culture
Music is the heartbeat of Birmingham, new research finds
Residents say live music is at the centre of cultural life in the West Midlands Music is central to the identity and cultural.
Crime
Culture
Politics
West Midlands MP hails landmark law cracking down on street harassment
Jess Phillips says new legislation ends era of women being forced to manage their own victimisation A landmark law giving police stronger powers.
Culture
People
Transport
Children’s artwork beautifies Marston Green railway station
West Midlands Railway partners with theatre charity to refresh platform displays Two new banners of children’s art have gone on display at Marston.
Culture
Tech
Global gaming festival with £1.3m prize pool comes to Birmingham
E-sports and digital creators attend DreamHack at NEC from March 27 to 29 One of the world’s largest gaming festivals is making its.
Culture
People
Viewpoint
Own your power: how women can become the best version of themselves
On this International Women’s Day, the most meaningful investment you can make is in yourself It starts with a quiet question, one many.
Culture
Jobs
People
West Midlands academy aims to get more women working in security
New training initiative aims to tackle the gender gap in a male-dominated sector West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has commissioned training provider Pilot.
Birmingham
Culture
East Birmingham women gaining digital skills to unlock employment
Community partnership helps build confidence and opens doors for 60 women Around 60 women in East Birmingham have completed a six-week digital employability.
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Culture
Two-thirds of female leaders ‘still face workplace discrimination’
Survey by Telford firm ahead of International Women’s Day Nearly seven in 10 female business leaders in the UK continue to experience gender-based.