Shannen Headley

England

Online Journalist at BBC

Online Journalist for @BBCmtd | Ex @leicslive reporter & @meta community reporter @worcesternews | All views are my own | 📧[email protected]

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Three arrests after man died in Stechford, Birmingham, hit-and-run

1 day ago | bbc.com | Shannen Headley

Three arrests after man died in hit-and-runShannen HeadleyWest Midlands PoliceWynford "Willie" Griffiths died when he was hit by a car on Audley Road, Stechford on 9 FebruaryThree men have been arrested following the death of a man in a hit-and-run crash in Birmingham. Wynford "Willie" Griffiths, 71, died after he was hit by a car on Audley Road, Stechford, on 9 February.
West Midlands 'economic transformation' with £2.4bn funding

2 days ago | bbc.com | Shannen Headley

'Economic transformation' with £2.4bn fundingShannen HeadleyWest Midlands Combined AuthorityPrivate investor Tom Wagner has also committed £3 billion to the city (pictured on left with Mayor Richard Parker pictured right)Mayor Richard Parker said plans are already in place to deliver metro links in Birmingham, as £2.4 billion investment for the West Midlands was announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
Birmingham boy who starved to death 'was invisible to authorities'

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

Image source, West Midlands PoliceImage caption, Abiyah Yasharahyalah was found to have been severely malnourishedA boy who was starved to death and buried in a garden by his parents was "invisible and lost" from the sight of authorities, an independent review said. Abiyah Yasharahyalah, three, died after his parents' culture and beliefs had a detrimental impact on his health, welfare and safety, the review concluded.
Boy starved to death 'was invisible to authorities'

2 days ago | flipboard.com | Shannen Headley

New study uncovers brutal punishment and public display of medieval woman on Thames foreshoreIn 1991, the remains of a woman were discovered on the early medieval foreshore of the Thames River. The skeletal remains were moved to the London …
Attempted murder charge after car in Birmingham driven into crowd

3 days ago | bbc.com | Shannen Headley

Attempted murder charge after car plows into crowdShannen HeadleyGoogleSix people were injured during the incident on Livery Street, Birmingham, on 4 OctoberA man has been charged with attempted murder after a car drove into a crowd outside a nightclub in Birmingham. Mohammed Suffi, 22, is also accused of violent disorder and dangerous driving in connection with the incident on Livery Street on 4 October. Six people were hurt, five of whom were taken to hospital for treatment.
Attempted murder charge after car plows into crowd

3 days ago | aol.com | Shannen Headley

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a car drove into a crowd outside a nightclub in Birmingham. Mohammed Suffi, 22, is also accused of violent disorder and dangerous driving in connection with the incident on Livery Street on 4 October. Six people were hurt, five of whom were taken to hospital for treatment. West Midlands Police said Mr Suffi was charged on Monday and was remanded into custody to appear before Birmingham Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
Public share offer set to launch at Shropshire solar farm

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

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, A second share offer will be launched for Twemlows solar farm, near Whitchurch (stock photo)A community energy group is set to launch a second public share offer to invest in a solar farm in Shropshire. Shropshire and Telford Community Energy (STCE) is offering people the chance to invest in clean, green power through a share scheme for Twemlows solar farm.
Chief constable defends West Mercia plan for no PCSOs after 20:00

5 days ago | bbc.com | Shannen Headley

'Cash pressure forced PCSOs' 20:00 finish plan'Shannen HeadleyWest Mercia PoliceChief Constable Richard Cooper said the move would save the force money "Financial challenges" have forced the need for a consultation on police community support officers (PCSOs) finishing shifts by 20:00, a new police chief has admitted. Chief Constable Richard Cooper said West Mercia Police would be saving money on extra payment officers get when they work unsociable hours.
'Cash pressure forced PCSOs' 20:00 finish plan'

5 days ago | aol.com | Shannen Headley

"Financial challenges" have forced the need for a consultation on police community support officers (PCSOs) finishing shifts by 20:00, a new police chief has admitted. Chief Constable Richard Cooper said West Mercia Police would be saving money on extra payment officers get when they work unsociable hours.
Body found in search for missing dad in reservoir

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Shannen Headley

A body has been found in a reservoir during the search for a man after a boat capsized. It is believed to be the man who fell into the water with his son at Draycote Water, near Rugby, on Thursday afternoon. The man's teenage son was rescued by two members of the public and was not injured. Warwickshire Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious.