Shannen Headley

England

Online Journalist at BBC

Online Journalist for @BBCmtd | Ex @leicslive reporter & @meta community reporter @worcesternews | All views are my own

Articles

Coventry Charterhouse to reopen to public

2 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Shannen Headley

Image source, National TrustImage caption, More than 160 volunteers were recruited to help share the heritage site with the publicA 14th Century monastery turned visitor attraction in Coventry is set to reopen to the public. The Grade I listed Coventry Charterhouse is one of only nine former Carthusian monasteries. The running of the site has recently been taken over by the National Trust and the organisation's first property in Coventry is due to open on 21 May.
Coventry Charterhouse to reopen to public

3 days ago | bbc.com | Shannen Headley

Grade I listed medieval monastery to reopen to publicShannen HeadleyNational TrustMore than 160 volunteers were recruited to help share the heritage site with the publicA 14th Century monastery turned visitor attraction in Coventry is set to reopen to the public. The Grade I listed Coventry Charterhouse is one of only nine former Carthusian monasteries.
NHS issues critical appeal for Birmingham blood donors

4 days ago | bbc.com | Shannen Headley

Bank holidays putting strain on blood donationsShannen HeadleyNHSPeople with O negative, O positive, A positive and RO blood types have been urged to come forwardThe NHS in the West Midlands has issued a "critical" appeal for people to give blood as donations dip over the bank holiday period. People with O negative, O positive, A positive and RO blood types are particularly needed over the coming weeks.
Newcastle-under-Lyme green spaces may be protected forever

4 days ago | bbc.com | Shannen Headley

Green spaces may be protected forever - councilShannen HeadleyNewcastle-under-Lyme Borough CouncilNewcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council ensure that popular council-owned land remain publicly accessibleMore than 80 green spaces across Newcastle-under-Lyme could benefit from legal protection to safeguard them forever. The borough council may enter into legally-binding agreements with the Fields in Trust charity to ensure popular council-owned land remains publicly accessible.
Coventry big baby trial gives pregnant women choice

1 week ago | bbc.com | Shannen Headley

Big baby trial gives pregnant women more choice Shannen HeadleyAmy ColeBBCEve Morgan took part in the 'Big Baby' trial in 2018, giving birth to her son 10 days earlyWomen pregnant with larger babies have been given the option to choose how and when to give birth in a bid to lessen the risk of injury to the child.
Hundreds of vintage motorbikes to join Banbury Run

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Shannen Headley

Image source, Peter WilemanImage caption, The Banbury Run began in 1949 and is now marking its 75th yearAbout 300 vintage motorcycles are set to take part in an annual ride out, which is celebrating is 75th year. The Vintage Motor Cycle Club Banbury Run will be hosted at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon, Warwickshire, on Sunday 8 June. During the course of the day, the motorcyclists will be riding up Sun Rising Hill, near Tysoe, which was once used to test out newly manufactured vehicles.
West Midlands firms celebrate Kings Awards success

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Shannen Headley

Image source, Grainger & WorrallImage caption, Grainger & Worrall was recognised in the innovation category A pioneering engineering firm is celebrating after receiving The King's Award for Enterprise in Innovation. Grainger & Worrall is one of 12 businesses across the West Midlands to get a King's Award on Tuesday in various categories. Described by the government as the UK's most prestigious business award, they recognise some of the best companies operating in the country in a range of sectors.
Hundreds of vintage motorbikes to join Banbury Run

1 week ago | bbc.com | Shannen Headley

Hundreds of vintage motorbikes to join ride outShannen HeadleyPeter WilemanThe Banbury Run began in 1949 and is now marking its 75th yearAbout 300 vintage motorcycles are set to take part in an annual ride out, which is celebrating is 75th year. The Vintage Motor Cycle Club Banbury Run will be hosted at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon, Warwickshire, on Sunday 8 June.
West Midlands firms celebrate Kings Awards success

1 week ago | bbc.com | Shannen Headley

Businesses celebrate King's Award successShannen HeadleyGrainger & WorrallGrainger & Worrall was recognised in the innovation category A pioneering engineering firm is celebrating after receiving The King's Award for Enterprise in Innovation. Grainger & Worrall is one of 12 businesses across the West Midlands to get a King's Award on Tuesday in various categories.
Shropshire councillor resigns from Reform UK after suspension

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Shannen Headley

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Donna Edmunds announced she was suspended pending an investigation just three days after local electionsA newly elected councillor has resigned her Reform UK membership after she was suspended over a social media post. Donna Edmunds, who represents Hodnet in Shropshire, was suspended last week after she posted on X about her plans to defect from the party.