Sarah Julian

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Sutton Coldfield WW2 RAF veteran reunited with cadet 50 years on

1 week ago | bbc.com | Craig Lewis |Sarah Julian

Veteran reunited with cadet 50 years onCraig Lewis & Sarah JulianBBCAlan Kennett oversaw the Air Training Cadets squadron Neil Newman was in 50 years agoWhen Neil Newman turned on the television on VE Day, he was shocked to see his former Air Training Cadet (ATC) warrant officer giving permission for the parade to start in London.
Walsall match day volunteer Gary Edwards in VIP Wembley tour

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Sarah Julian |Tanya Gupta

Image source, Gary EdwardsImage caption, Gary Edwards went behind the scenes at Wembley for his 80th birthdayA match day volunteer at Walsall FC's Bescot Stadium was treated to a VIP day out at Wembley for his 80th birthday. In a visit organised by Walsall FC Foundation, the team's official charity, Gary Edwards was presented with a signed shirt before Friday's semi-final, and then took a behind the scenes tour before Monday's final.
Solihull family witness Liverpool FC victory parade horror

1 week ago | bbc.com | Sarah Julian

'I was yards from Liverpool parade horror'Shyamantha AsokanHarry RashidHarry Rashid, from Solihull, was at the victory parade with his wife and three daughters on MondayA man who was at Liverpool FC's victory parade has described his horror as he saw people being hit by a car just yards away from his family. Police said a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area had been arrested, adding he was believed to be the driver.
Walsall match day volunteer Gary Edwards in VIP Wembley tour

1 week ago | bbc.com | Sarah Julian

Walsall match day volunteer in VIP Wembley tourTanya GuptaGary EdwardsGary Edwards went behind the scenes at Wembley for his 80th birthdayA match day volunteer at Walsall FC's Bescot Stadium was treated to a VIP day out at Wembley for his 80th birthday. In a visit organised by Walsall FC Foundation, the team's official charity, Gary Edwards was presented with a signed shirt before Friday's semi-final, and then took a behind the scenes tour before Monday's final.
Police officers encouraged to ditch Birmingham for Australia

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Josh Sandiford |Sarah Julian

Image caption, Ch Insp Scott Collins with probationary constable Oliver LambPolice officers are being encouraged to swap the streets of Birmingham for the sun-kissed beaches of places like Adelaide. Recruiters from South Australia Police are holding UK information sessions for those tempted by the switch and say they have been "overwhelmed" by the levels of interest. "The workload is nowhere near as what you have over here," said Ch Insp Scott Collins.
Priests hope to represent West Midlands at Pope's funeral

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Gemma Sherlock |Sarah Julian

Image source, Father Ryan ServiceImage caption, Father Ryan Service (Ieft) and Father John Waters are hoping to attend the Pope's funeralTwo priests who happened to be on holiday in Rome at the time of Pope Francis' death have said they will be representing the West Midlands "in spirit" when they attend his funeral on Saturday.
Conciliation talks planned for Birmingham bin strike

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Gemma Sherlock |Sarah Julian

Image source, ReutersImage caption, Rubbish has piled up throughout Birmingham during the disputeMediation talks with conciliation service Acas to resolve the ongoing Birmingham bin strike dispute will be no "miracle cure", a former chief executive has said. John Taylor, former chief executive of Acas, said both parties have to understand they need to reach a solution.
Conciliation talks planned for Birmingham bin strike

1 month ago | bbc.com | Gemma Sherlock |Sarah Julian

Conciliation talks planned over bin strikeGemma Sherlock & Sarah JulianReutersRubbish has piled up throughout Birmingham during the disputeMediation talks with conciliation service Acas to resolve the ongoing Birmingham bin strike dispute will be no "miracle cure", a former chief executive has said. John Taylor, former chief executive of Acas, said both parties have to understand they need to reach a solution.
New dad Lycett becomes tip regular during Birmingham bin strikes

1 month ago | bbc.com | Sarah Julian

New dad Lycett becomes tip regular during bin strikesShyamantha AsokanBBCComedian Joe Lycett told BBC Radio WM he was at the tip "more regularly than most" people to offload dirty nappies and wipesJoe Lycett said that, as a new dad, he was visiting the rubbish tip "more regularly than most" during Birmingham's ongoing bin strikes, to offload dirty nappies and wipes. "I go to the tip, I would say, every fortnight.
Striking Birmingham bin worker speaks out on risks and pay cuts

2 months ago | bbc.com | Sarah Julian

Striking bin worker speaks out on risks and cutsTanya GuptaBBCSteve Bissett is hoping for a resolution within weeksA binman who was run over about a month ago has said managers "who've never done a day on the job" do not understand the risks. Steve Bissett is on strike in Birmingham - which is in its third week of all-out action by refuse collectors as Unite fights restructuring and pay cuts - but he hopes for a resolution within weeks.