Two men from the West Midlands, passionate about Japanese drumming, are teaching rhythms online. James Barrow and Michael de Groot love Japanese beats, and the pandemic does not stop them
BY CÓILÍN DUFFY AND GEORGE WILLOUGHBY
New ground has been broken by West Midlands Police with the appointment of the UK's first dedicated hate crime officer to be
The National Football Youth League (NFYL) have announced activities to keep their young players active and support their mental well-being during the lockdown.
The NFYL’s founder, Louise Macey,
A Solihull Moors coach has spoken about the impact of Coronavirus on the football season and how it has 'changed the dynamic of our lives.'
Myles Cooper is
West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone has been doing his bit to aid the NHS by distributing meals and drinks across his hometown Preston.
Johnstone is keen to help out
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Statins and antidepressants prescriptions have increased in the last five years in Birmingham, according to new data.
Atorvastatin -the most prescribed
A shop in Birmingham has had its licence revoked after Trading Standards found hundreds of Viagra-like pills under the counter.
Councillors on the Licensing Sub Committee on Monday (January
Uncertainty over Brexit is leaving musicians in Birmingham and the West Midlands with little idea how to plan for trips abroad.
The Musicians Union is a trade union which offers
A meeting about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is being held at the Gurdwara Guru Nanak Parkash Temple in Coventry next month.
Cysters has partnered with the Temple to hold a
The final episode in this series of West Midlands Stories focuses on the difficult subject of drug and alcohol addiction - listener discretion is advised.
The Long Road to Recovery by Naomi MacKenzie investigates the psychological toll caused by the Iraq and Afghan campaigns on returning British Army personnel and speaks to veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
This edition of West Midlands Stories includes a documentary titled Caste: Real or Redundant? about the Indian Caste system and whether or not it exists in the UK. There's also a feature about lying - and finally, a short documentary about student travel.
