James Bovill

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | James Bovill

Image source, Birmingham PrideImage caption, About 75,000 people attend the Birmingham Pride parade each yearSome political parties have been banned from Birmingham's Pride parade, with organisers citing what they call a lack of support in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling. Judges in the UK's top court concluded this month a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law.

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | James Bovill

Birmingham Pride in political parties parade banJames BovillBirmingham PrideAbout 75,000 people attend the Birmingham Pride parade each yearSome political parties have been banned from Birmingham's Pride parade, with organisers citing what they call a lack of support in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling. Judges in the UK's top court concluded this month a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law.

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | James Bovill

Women offered jabs in HIV prevention trialJames BovillPA MediaA trial in Africa showed 100% efficacy in preventing HIV infections in womenA six-monthly injection to reduce the risk of HIV transmission is being offered to sexually active women in parts of England as part of a new clinical study. The study will be carried out in France and the UK, with centres in Birmingham, Manchester, London and Brighton.

1 month ago | bbc.com | James Bovill

James BovillBBC Midlands TodayFor decades, car manufacturing ran through the veins of the Longbridge area of Birmingham. But, the heart was ripped out of the area with the collapse of car maker MG Rover 20 years ago. It was a life-changing time for thousands of people living and working in the area. The firm had been a major part of the local economy, underpinning up to 18,000 jobs.

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | James Bovill

Image caption, Victoria Lynn is the park's managing directorA popular West Midlands theme park is celebrating its 75th birthday on Friday. Drayton Manor in Staffordshire started out as a modest family run park with simple rides, rowboats and a petting zoo. Now, it is one of the region's top tourist attractions, and to celebrate the occasion, it opened a new museum to share the history of the park with its visitors, with other celebrations taking place across the summer.