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Student runs fourth consecutive marathon in a bid to raise money for Help for Heroes

A student is set to run his fourth half marathon in three

years in the hopes of raising over £3,000 for Help for

Heroes.

Josh Thomson-Smith, 21, who has already ran in the Great

Birmingham run twice before, hopes to raise a large sum of

money for the Help for Heroes charity.

Josh, who studies Mechanical Engineering at the University of Birmingham, has spent a lot of his time in

Selly Oak and seen first-hand many soldiers who go into

Queen Elizabeth Hospital for medical help.

Josh said: “I’ve seen the biomechanical advances being

made in my department at the university, which has really

made me think about what I can do, which is why I have

decided to run for Help for Heroes.”

Josh has already run three other marathons, including The Bupa Great North Run.

Help for Heroes was founded in 2006 by Bryn Parry OBE and his wife Emma Parry OBE after they

visited soldiers at Selly Oak Hospital (Queen Elizabeth Hospital).

The charity was created to raise money so that soldiers, who were injured while in service, had the

proper facilities to recover and receive treatments for their injuries.

Josh said: “I started running because I wanted to do something myself that could benefit so many others

in so many different ways.

“This charity has helped so many and as it nears its 10 year anniversary I would like to give those we

owe so much to something back.”

Josh’s friend, Eva Mills said: “I’m very proud [of Josh] and his commitments to raising money for good

causes. Help for Heroes is an amazing organisation and deserves every penny. Great man, great cause,

donate.”

Josh Thomson-Smith will run fourth marathon this October.

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Fire Services urges women and members of minority communities to join the service

A senior female fire officer encourages females from black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to

become fire fighters.

Area commander, Sarah Warnes, calls for people to apply to become fire fighters on the day where 60

new recruitment posts become available.

Sarah explains how there are few careers around that provide ‘day-to-day’ variety and long-term

development opportunities like working for West Midlands Fire Service.

Warnes added: “We’re expecting thousands of people to apply for these highly sought-after fire-fighter

posts.

“The process is open to men and women, but we’re actively encouraging applications from female

candidates and members of the West Midlands’ minority communities.”

Councillor John Edwards, Chair of West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority, said: “This is a great

opportunity for us to ensure that the people we employ reflect the diverse communities we serve.”

Applicants must live within West Midlands Fire Service catchment area and have GCSE grade C or

above in maths and English.

However, some people were angry at the catchment area and qualifications need to apply for the

position.

Trynone Humphreys, 38, from Erdington, said: “I think it’s wrong that you can’t apply to become a fire

fighter if you live outside the West Midlands and [that you need] maths and English level 2. You didn’t

need that a few years back. And the fact that the application is online, what if we didn’t have a PC or

laptop, nonsense.”

Lance Evans, 42, said: “I think it is discrimination that you have to live in the area and the way the test

is designed and the type of questions are pretty difficult. What chance do dyslexic people, like myself,

have? And people who are switched on when it’s practical to work, and not written? I’m a fire fighter and

good at it, silly questions on paper don’t save lives.”

Applications will take place online via the wmfs.net website for two weeks until the 17th of October.

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Major investigation has been launched after a teen dies under suspicious circumstances

Police have launched an investigation after a

teenager died in Erdington, on Friday 7th October.

West Midlands Police were called to The Gardens on

Friday around 8:50pm following reports that a man

was being bundled into a car before the vehicle drove

off.

The police were later called to Hunton Road, five

minutes after the original call, after reports on what

was believed to be a hit-and-run incident involving a

pedestrian.

Along with the police, an ambulance was called, but

on arrival, a 19-year-old male was found dead.

Detective Inspector Warren Hines, from the force's

CID department, said: "The family of the teenager

have been informed of his death and are being supported by specialist officers at this time."

Detectives have linked to two incidents and have launched a major investigation to find those

responsible.

Detective Inspector Warren Hines said: “"I believe there were two vehicles involved in this incident a

blue Mercedes and a silver VW Passat and I would ask that anyone who saw these cars in the area

around The Gardens and Hunton Road to contact me as a matter of urgency.

"The circumstances are still being investigated and I am keeping an open mind into what happened.”

A 22-year-old man who was also assaulted during the disorder was not seriously injured.

Hunton Road - Location where police found teens dead body.

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Con artist attempts to scam students in Selly Oak

A man has attempted to con a student into giving him

money on Saturday night Selly Oak.

Damon Morris, a masters student at the University of

Birmingham, was stopped by a man who was

described to be in a ‘white jacket’ around 9pm last

night (8th October).

The student claimed that the con artist had made up a

story about being on his stag night and that his ‘crew’

had left him in Birmingham tied up to a lamppost.

Damon said: “It happened yesterday evening on

Bristol Road. The bloke asked me if I knew the area to

lure me in, and made me think he was asking for

directions.

The MA student added: “He showed me a terrible ring that could never be a real engagement ring.

Looked aluminium.

“He wanted money for a bus to near Bristol so he could get married tomorrow. He tried to act ‘pally’ and

suggested he was from near my hometown.

“As soon as I started to try and leave, he asked if I respected the armed forces to try and manipulate me.

That evening Damon posted on ‘Fab N Fresh’ (a Facebook page for University of Birmingham student) to

prevent it from happening to someone.

He said: “I don’t want this to happen to somebody drunk, or someone who’s having a bad day, so I post

this online so people would be wary.”

This isn’t the first time Selly Oak has been home to scammers. Back in 2014 fake courier scams were

stealing hundreds of pounds off of vulnerable pensioners.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “We are aware of the situation and at the time are

working hard to find the fraudster. We ask people living in Selly Oak and the surrounding area to be

vigilant at this time, and report anything unusual.”

Damon Morris' original post on 'Fab 'N' Fresh' Facebook page.

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Student raises over £3,500 for Help for Heroes after running fourth consecutive marathon, despite having injured knee

A student has beaten his charity fundraising target after

completing four consecutive marathons with an injured

knee.

Josh Thomson-Smith, 21, a student at University of

Birmingham, completed his fourth marathon on Sunday 15th

October, to raise money for Help for Heroes charity.

The Mechanical Engineering student had injured one of his

knees in the month leading up to the marathon and was

uncertain if he would be able to run the 10K marathon.

Josh’s mum, Lisa Thomson-Smith, 44, said: “ We didn’t know

if he [Josh] would be able to compete this year given his

injury, but he was given the all clear a week before the

marathon.”

The University of Birmingham student had completed three marathons before this year, including The

Great Birmingham Run in 2015, and The Bupa Great North Run in 2013 and 2014.

The 21-year-old ran the first 6K of the Great Birmingham Run with ease, before feeling an intense pain

in the knee that he had injured playing rugby a month before the marathon.

Josh said: “I was able to run the first 50 minutes, with ease and no pain, until I felt a sharp pain coming

from my knee. Unfortunately, I had no other choice but to jog the rest of the marathon.”

The student was raising money for the Help for Heroes charity, that was founded in 2006 by Bryn Parry

OBE and his wife Emma Parry OBE after they visited soldiers at Selly Oak Hospital (Queen Elizabeth

Hospital).

Josh said: “ I can only thank everyone that donated and supported me on Sunday. It was a great day,

despite having added more pressure to my knee and now being in immense pain, but it’s for charity and

for people who do so much for us. It’s a small token of my gratitude.”

Josh Thomson-Smith finishing his fourth marathon.

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Josh’s friend and family were also proud of Josh. Sian Orchard,

40, said: “He is so thoughtless running and raising money for such

an important charity, I can only praise him for his efforts and say

that I’m proud to know him.”

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Family pay tribute to son who died over the weekend

The family of a teen who died under unknown circumstances in

Erdington have paid tribute to their son.

Kaydel Williams, 19, was found dead around 8:55pm after police

and the ambulance service were called to reports of a possible hit-

and-run incident on Hunton Road on 7th October.

Despite paramedic best efforts, Kaydel was pronounced dead at

the scene.

A post-mortem has revealed that the teen died from both head and

chest injuries.

Kaydel, who was described as ‘vibrant’ by his family, was in his

final year of college.

The Williams family have paid tribute to the teenager, saying: "Kaydel was a vibrant soul and a

humorous character, who was well mannered, caring and highly regarded by others.

“He was always giving and did it with a smile. Kaydel was a loving individual with such great potential,

a beautiful soul gone too soon.

“He will be missed deeply by family and friends. Always in our hearts and thoughts, we love you.”

Detective Inspector Warren Hines, the senior investigating officer for the case, said: "Our investigations

are progressing but we still need people to come forward with information so that we can establish what

happened to Kaydel.”

Detectives are continuing the investigation to establish the cause of Kaydel’s death and how the teen

had been bundled into a car in The Garden area, 5 minutes away from where Kaydel was found.

Detective Inspector Warren Hines said: "Myself and my team are committed to finding out exactly how

Kaydel received his fatal injuries so it is imperative that people who were in the area of The Gardens

and Hunton Road come forward and tell me what they know.”

Kaydel Williams' family pay tribute after he was found dead on Hunton

Road

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He added: "A specialist officer has been supporting Kaydel’s

family and our thoughts remain firmly with them at this

sad time."

Zanna Wade, 19, Kaydel’s friend from college said: “Kaydel,

was taken way too soon and is going to be sadly missed. He

knew so many people and was such a lovely lad - always had

a smile on his face too. I send love out to his family.”

Kaydel William’s friends have also taken to Facebook to

show their respects for the teen.

Detective Inspector Warren Hines added: "I believe that two vehicles were involved in the initial report

of disorder at ‘The Gardens’; a blue Mercedes which has been recovered and a silver VW Passat which

remains outstanding.

"I am keeping an open mind about what happened on Friday night and I am appealing directly to the

people in the cars to do the right thing and come forward.”

Hunton Road - Location where police found Kaydel's body.

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New Uber for doctors has launched today in Sutton Coldfield

The UK’s first ever GP visit app, described as the Uber for doctors, has been launched today in Sutton

Coldfield.

GP Delivered Quick (GPDQ) is an app that allows a patient to request a doctor from the comfort of their

own home.

The appointment, on average, lasts 25-minutes and allows for an in-depth consultation and the standard

prescription if needed, in the comfort of the patients own.

The doctor behind the app, Dr Anshumen Bhagat, describes the app as ‘innovative’ and ‘the first of its

kind’.

The North London GP said: "GPDQ is digitising the home visit - it really is that simple.”

Dr Bhagat added: “Patients benefit from speed and flexibility, with the ability to see a doctor when and

where it suits them, booking and tracking their GP through their smartphone.

“The feedback from both our patients and our doctors in London has been fantastic.

“The app, which is being rolled out across Birmingham from today, first launched in London last

December, with "great success".

Now that the app has become a success in London, Dr Bhagat feels that it’s the right time to add more

locations within the UK starting with Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield and surrounding areas.

The app allows you to book a GP and receive live updates as to where the GP is and the estimated time

of arrival - just like the ‘Uber’ app.

Prices start at £120 on weekdays and £150 on the weekends.

Jayne Barker, 42, from Sutton Coldfield, said: “I do think this is a great app, but for the rich- how is

anyone from my area meant to be able to afford a visit from the doctors starting at £120. If the app

lowers the price I will use, but until then I just don’t have the money.”

Dr Pattni, from The Manor Practice in Sutton Coldfield told me: “The idea is one of a kind, and it will

alleviate some of the pressure that local GP’s and NHS hospitals currently have. However, this app is

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more for those who have high earning, which means it won’t appeal to a mass market here in Sutton

Coldfield.”

The founder of the app Dr Bhagat describes the app as ‘another option for patients who want to see a

doctor when it suits them’.

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A crackdown is underway after prolific beggars refuse help in Birmingham city centre

Six beggars have been banned from the streets in Birmingham’s city centres after refusing to accept help

in a bid to stop them sleeping rough.

All six men have been given criminal behaviour orders (CBOs) after reports of them pestering passer-

byers for cash and acting in a drunk and disorderly way.

Two men, aged between 24 and 42 have been banned from begging anywhere in England and Wales,

while the other four men, aged 32 and 37 have been banned from begging in Birmingham City.

PC Lee Howard, from Birmingham’s West Midlands Police, said: “We continue to provide help to beggars

who may be homeless or battling addiction, with the assistance of local support groups.

The officer added: “[We are working closely] with housing and care provider Midland Heart and

Birmingham City Council, as well as the charity Change Grow Live, which can help break the cycle of

drug and alcohol addiction.

Some of the men have additionally been given ‘positive prohibitions’ added to their criminal behaviour

orders to ensure that they are taking the necessary steps to getting the help and support they need.

‘Positive prohibitions’ includes a requirement of attending drug misuse and alcohol awareness course.

PC Howard said: “We also ensure that as part of Criminal Behaviour Orders there are positive

prohibitions where appropriate so that the most vulnerable people get the help and support they need."

In some cases, stricter conditions have to be enforced in order to prevent intimidation to the general

public and for the safety of the beggars too.

Statistics show that over 3,560 people were sleeping rough at any one time this year (published result

from this February). Homeless Link estimates this to of increased 102% since 2010, which suggests the

issue is not being resolved.

Change Grow Live (CGL), the charity that the West Midlands Police are working closely with to combat

drug and alcohol addiction amongst homeless people; have released figures that suggest more that

13,000 people beat addiction with the help of CGL in the last year.

Chief Executive of CGL, David Biddle added: “We have the vision, the passion, the appetite and scale to

extend the services we offer and to make a bigger impact in society, and that’s what we are going to do.”

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CGL aims to reach as many individual suffering with alcohol and drug misuse in Birmingham and

increase health and wellbeing.

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Top 5 vegan restaurants to eat at in Birmingham City Centre

As the month of November is known as ‘World Vegan Month’, and celebrated annually by vegan groups

and individuals nationwide, we have generated a list of top 5 vegan joints to eat at in the heart of

Birmingham.

Our top vegan picks (in no particular order) are:

The Warehouse Café:

The Warehouse Café offers fresh and locally sources ingredients that

make this well-established eco-veggie joint one of our top picks - and

did we mention that it’s located right in the city centre?

Meals start at £2.95 and range in prices, the most expensive meal

coming in at £8.50. Not only does the outlet offer a dining service, the

establishment also has a produce store where you can purchase

produce under the same roof.

Nikki B-Smith, one of the staff working on the culinary team at The

Warehouse Café, recommends the establishment and says: “We offer

all kinds of vegan meals including vegan fish and chips; and beetroot

and coconut curry. With world vegan month here, we’ll be changing

our menu weekly with loads of new meals so you should definitely

come down and try them out.”

The Warehouse Café is open Tuesday - Saturday; 12:00pm - 3:30pm and 5:30 - 8:15pm.

Closed on Sundays, Mondays and Bank Holidays

The Warehouse Café - http://www.thewarehousecafe.com/

Veg Out Café & Restaurant:

The Veg Out Café & Restaurant offers a variety of organic,

healthy and vegan meals. Situated in the heart of

Birmingham, this establishment is perfect for meeting up

with friends and family to enjoy a healthy and nourishing

meal catering to the needs of vegans and vegetarians. Price

ranges from £3.50 - £10.00.

Nigel Driffeid, a first-time goer to the Veg Out Café &

Restaurant, said: “ The food was excellent, and the staff

The Warehous Cafe - Located on Kings Heath.

Veg Out Cafe & Restaurant - An establishment that caters of both vegans and vegetarians.

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incredibly helpful and patient while our children decided. It was very busy but still got personal service.”

The Veg Out Café & Restaurant is open Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm.

Closed on Sundays, Mondays and Bank Holidays.

Café Soya:

Café Soya is a well-known vegetarian and vegan joint, that’s

recognised for their Asian culinary and their principal that

‘happiness begin with healthy eating’. Café Soya guarantees

that all products and meals made are prepared daily using

fresh and organic produce. Café Soya offers a unique menu,

selling a range of different traditional Vietnamese and

Chinese dishes suitable for vegans. Café Soya’s prices range

£3.80 - £8.90.

Sylwia Bielicka, a new-goer to the joint, said: “Food was

delicious, and I was surprised by the wide range of vegan options, pleasantly surprised.”

Café Soya is open Sunday - Thursday: 12:00pm - 10:30pm; Friday - Saturday: 12:00pm - 11:00pm

Closed on Mondays.

Café Soya - http://www.cafesoya.co.uk/

Cherry Reds Café:

Cherry Reds Café, is a well-established restaurant

located in the heart of Birmingham - Kings Heath.

The independent joint is known for their fresh

homemade food and their staple vegan breakfasts.

Additionally, the café is well known for their vegan

cakes and falafel burgers. Cherry Reds Café pricing

ranges from £4.00 - £13.00, and the establishment is

also available on Deliveroo.

Many have recommended Cherry Reds Café including Gina Meows, a student at University of

Birmingham, she said: “They have come super awesome veggie and vegan foods, and their Tofu and

Broccoli Hash is by far my favour meal there.”

Cherry Reds Café is open Monday - Saturday: 9:00am - 11:00pm; and Sunday: 10:00am - 11:00pm

Cherry Reds Café - http://www.cherryreds.com/

Cafe Soya - Located in the heart of Chinatown.

Cherry Reds Cafe

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Mr Singh’s All Vegetarian Pizza:

Mr Singh’s All Vegetarian Pizza is a new establishment that’s

menu consists of 100% vegan and vegetarian options;

including veggie wraps, burgers and veggie chicken tandoori.

Mr Singh’s are dedicated to providing their customers with the

best quality dishes and are continually experimenting with

new soya based recipes and other vegan alternatives.

Anna Haynes Masters, a primary school PA, said: “Mr Singh’s

makes the most epic vegan pizzas I’ve ever eaten, and I’ve

eaten a few in my time.”

Mr Singh’s All Vegetarian Pizza is open Monday - Sunday: 11:00am - 11:00pm

Mr Singh’s All Vegetarian Pizza - http://mrsinghspizza.co.uk/

Mr Singh's All Vegetarian Pizza - Claims to have the best quality vegetarian pizzas in

Birmingham.

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Warning to motorists after rise in reports of lit fireworks being thrown at moving vehicles

Motorists are being asked to be vigilant in the coming weeks after a rise in reports of lit fireworks being

thrown at moving vehicles.

West Midlands Police have confirmed a spike in complaints from residents in the Selly Oak area,

reporting that they had seen lit fireworks being thrown towards cars on Saturday evening (29th October

2016).

A West Midlands Police spokeswoman has confirmed today (30th October 2016), that the offenders had

left the location, where they had been reported to be, before the police arrived.

The police have also received reports in the Woeley Castle area of a similar incident. A firework was

allegedly thrown into a moving vehicle. West Midlands Police can confirm that no one was injured.

More reports of lit fireworks being thrown at and from vehicles have been reported in the Northfield,

Kings Norton and the Lifford areas.

Lee Baker, the station commander at Woodgate and Bournbrook community fire stations, said: “West

Midlands Fire Service always advises sensible & safe use of fireworks. We see an increase in anti-social

behaviour & injuries resulting from misuse around this time of year.”

Many resident living in the effected areas have already voiced their opinion on the problem. Wendy

Stafford, 42, said: “The morons have already started then. The mentality of people these days in

Northfield is shocking.”

Stafford isn’t the only aggravated resident, Mandy Baldwin, 45, said: “ I love fireworks, I really do, but

now they are being turned into weapons and used on people. If not regulated there will be more

incidents.”

Baker also adds: “Reports of fireworks being targeted at moving vehicles increases the danger of serious

injury. This impacts on all communities, young & old alike.”

West Midlands Fire Service have asked firework users to be considerate of others and have warned that

inappropriate sale and use of fireworks can lead to legal action against the offenders.

Brigid Jones, Labour councillor for the Selly Oak constituency, commented saying: “Anyone who sees

this type of anti-social behaviour must report it to the authorities immediately so that we can find the

culprits. At this time, West Midland Police are doing all that they can to make sure sellers of fireworks

are complying with the law, and that no one gets hurt.”

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News Diary

• Date: 26th Sep 2016 • Potential headline: Man dies in a non-stop collision in Birmingham. • Story/Event: An unidentified man has died in a non-stop collision by the Curzon circle.

Police are asking for witnesses to come forwards with any info about the man as he still remains unidentified. Police later found the other driver who was a 78 year old man who had been drink driving.

• Quotes: From West Midlands Police only. • Calls: Make calls to West Midland Police and Sergeant Paul Hughes • Contact Info: West Midlands Police - TPO_enquiry@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk or

digbeth@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk or 101 ext. 7868 6731

• Date: 27th Sep 2016 • Potential headline: Student runs in 4th marathon to raise money for help the hero’s

charity. • Story/Event: Student will be running in his 4th marathon to raise money for help the

hero’s charity. After spending a lot of time in Selly Oak at university, he often saw that people would use the Queen Elizabeth hospital and the type of research being done for returning veterans.

• Quotes: From Josh Thomson-Smith and family. • Calls: Make calls to Josh Thomson-Smith arrange a meet up • Contact Info: Josh Thomson-Smith - https://www.facebook.com/josh.thomsonsmith?fref=nf

• Date: 27th Sep 2016 • Potential headline: New course from Princes Trust now available in Erdington • Story/Event: A newly available course for adults in Erdington who are currently out of

work to refine and polish there existing skills. In turn those who finish the 12-week course will gain qualifications, making them more employable.

• Quotes: From the Prince’s Trust and Kingstanding Regeneration Trust • Calls: Make calls to Prince’s Trust and Kingstanding Regeneration Trust • Contact Info: Prince’s Trust - 0800842842 and Kingstanding Regeneration Trust -

01214396780 or https://www.facebook.com/Kingstanding-Regeneration-Trust-500810196736461/

• Date: 1st Oct 2016 • Potential headline: Fire engine collision • Story/Event: Fiver fire fighters have been injured as a result of a collision. They have been

injured by injuries are not severe • Quotes: From West Midlands Fire Services • Calls: Make calls to West Midlands Fire Services • Contact Info: West Midlands Fire Services - 0845 5000 900 or Facebook -

https://www.facebook.com/WestMidsFire/?fref=ts • Date: 3rd Oct 2016 • Potential headline: Couple jailed after selling drugs out off their flat • Story/Event: Couple have been jailed after drugs and a shotgun were found in there flat. • Quotes: From West Midlands Police only. • Calls: Make calls to West Midland Police • Contact Info: West Midlands Police - TPO_enquiry@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk or

digbeth@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk or 101 ext. 7868 6731

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• Date: 3rd Oct 2016 • Potential headline: West Midland Fire Service urge people of minority communities to

apply to become fire-fighters • Story/Event: West Midland Fire Service are asking people of minority communities to

apply to become fire-fighters as there are 60 newly avaliabe positions • Quotes: From West Midlands Fire Services • Calls: Make calls to West Midlands Fire Services • Contact Info: West Midlands Fire Services - 0845 5000 900 or Facebook -

https://www.facebook.com/WestMidsFire/?fref=ts

• Date: 7th Oct 2016 • Potential headline: Teen dies under suspicious circumstances • Story/Event: Major investigates has been launched after a teen dies in Erdington. • Quotes: From West Midlands Police only. • Calls: Make calls to West Midland Police • Contact Info: West Midlands Police - TPO_enquiry@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk or

digbeth@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk or 101 ext. 7868 6731

• Date: 8th Oct 2016 • Potential headline: Con-artists tries to scam student in Selly Oak • Story/Event: Student was nearly scammed in his residential area of Selly Oak • Quotes: From Damon Morris and West Midlands Police • Calls: Make calls to Damon Morris and West Midlands Police • Contact Info: Damon Morris - https://www.facebook.com/damon.d.morris West Midlands

Police - TPO_enquiry@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk or digbeth@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk or 101 ext. 7868 6731

• Date: 10th Oct 2016 • Potential headline: Family pays tribute to son who dies under suspicions circumstances • Story/Event: Family pays tribute to son/ teen who died in Erdington over the weekend. • Quotes: From West Midlands Police only and family • Calls: Make calls to West Midland Police and family or use press release. • Contact Info: West Midlands Police - TPO_enquiry@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk or

digbeth@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk or 101 ext. 7868 6731

• Date: 11th Oct 2016 • Potential headline: Man suffers from multiple injuries after being assaulted on a bus. • Story/Event: A man has suffered multiple injuries after he was assaulted on the number

28 bus in Erdington and police are now asking for witnesses to come forward. • Quotes: From West Midlands Ambulance Service and man • Calls: Make calls to West Midlands Ambulance Service and man • Contact Info: West Midlands Ambulance Service and man -

http://www.wmas.nhs.uk/Pages/news.aspx

• Date: 12th Oct 2016 • Potential headline: Pedestrians injured in city centre collision Story/Event: A lady was

struck down as a result of two colliding cars in Birmingham • Quotes: From West Midlands Ambulance Service and the lady

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• Calls: Make calls to West Midlands Ambulance Service and the lady • Contact Info: West Midlands Ambulance Service and man -

http://www.wmas.nhs.uk/Pages/news.aspx

• Date: 13th Oct 2016 • Potential headline: Main library in Sutton Cildfield being forced to close its doors after

Birmingham City Council announces service cuts. • Story/Event: Cuts have led to the closing of Sutton Coldfield main liabry • Quotes: From Birmingham City Council • Calls: Make calls too Birmingham City COuncil • Contact Info: West Midlands Police - TPO_enquiry@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk or

digbeth@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk or 101 ext. 7868 6731 (see contact book for others)

• Date: 15th Oct 2016 • Potential headline: New ‘Uber doctor’ app launches in Birmingham today • Story/Event: New app launches that will allow gp’s to go to patents house. • Quotes: From creator of app and doctors that may use this service. • Calls: From creator of app and doctors that may use this service • Contact Info: Dr Anshumen Bhagat - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-anshumen-bhagat-

0578a81a

• Date: 16th Oct 2016 • Potential headline: FOLLOW UP - The great Birmingham Marathon - josh’s story • Story/Event: Follow up on the last story; how much he’s raised, how he felt on completion,

what was going through his mind when he was starting; what his family have said. - Then who was the fastest runner and a little about he event in general.

• Quotes: From Josh Thomson-Smith and family. • Calls: Make calls to Josh Thomson-Smith arrange a meet up • Contact Info: Josh Thomson-Smith - https://www.facebook.com/josh.thomsonsmith?fref=nf

• Date: 16th Oct 2016 • Potential headline: Birmingham Comedy Festival • Story/Event: What happened, who was there, was it a success or not? Views from people

in the audience • Quotes: From coordinator - Dave, and others there at the event • Calls: Make calls to Dave, some of the acts, audience • Contact Info: Dave Freak: 07951443263

• Date: 30th Oct 2016 • Potential headline: A crackdown is underway after prolific beggar refuse help in

Birmingham City Centre • Story/Event: Beggars refuse help from charities, in turn become banned from begging on

the streets of Birmingham • Quotes: From West Midlands Police, Charity that are helping potentially some of the

people that • Calls: Make West Midlands Police, Charity that are helping potentially some of the people

that

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• Contact Info: West Midlands Police - TPO_enquiry@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk or digbeth@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk or 101 ext. 7868 6731 (see contact book for others)

• Date: 31st Oct 2016 • Potential headline: Fireworks thrown at moving vehicles • Story/Event: Fireworks being throw to and from cars in the Selly Oak areas. • Quotes: From residents, WMFS & WMP • Calls: Make calls to residents, WMFS & WMP • Contact Info: SEE CONTACT BOOK

• Date: 6st Nov 2016 • Potential headline: Listicle - top vegan spots to eat in - Birmingham • Story/Event: November = the vegan world month. Creating a topical listicle that lists

some of the best-rated vegan restaurants in the Birmingham City centre. • Quotes: From owners of the establishments as well as customers • Contact Info: SEE CONTACT BOOK

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Contacts Book

Name Contact Details Sector/Job Role Joanna Keatley

Joanne.keatley@birmingham.gov.uk Workers’ Educational Association

Sue Pember Sue.pember@holex.org.uk Holex & Birmingham Adult Educational Services

Melissa Nethersole

MNethersole@wea.org.uk Workers’ Educational Association

Head Office 020 7426 1950 Workers’ Educational Association

Juliet Clare Bell

j_clarebell@yahoo.co.uk Author

Neil Whelan Neil.whelan@wesleyan.co.uk

Wesleyan Assurance Society

Dawn Mullgins-Warner

07951381268 Birmingham Children’s Hospital Nurse

Harrison Wright

https://twitter.com/harrisonsjourne Student

Kerry Wright samuisyd@yahoo.co.uk Mother Chris Smith 07852135981 Harrisons

personal trainer Rik James 077444610251 & 07834548905

https://www.facebook.com/Birmingham-Homeless-outreach-233114960183073/

Founder of B’ham Homeless Outreach Charity

Lauren Corcoran

https://www.facebook.com/laauren.corcoran

Student

Boots Walk-in 01222554500 Pharmacy Sam Davies https://www.facebook.com/sunkist198

4?fref=nf Student

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Birmingham Council

0121 303 1234 & contact@birmingham.gov.uk

Council

West Midlands Police

contactus@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk

Police

Magistrates court

0121 212 6600 Court

Unite Students

0300 303 8649 Private accommodation

Reshae Johnson

https://www.facebook.com/rashae.johnson.75?fref=ts

Student

Sophie Hack https://www.facebook.com/sophiehackk?fref=nf

Student representative for Curzon Gateway

Francessca Rivers

https://www.facebook.com/FrancesscaRivers?fref=grp_mmbr_list

Student

Virgin Trains 0333 103 1031 Private sector transportation method

Officials at Birmingham New Street Station

03456005165 TFL

University of Birmingham

https://www.facebook.com/modernlanguagesbirmingham/?fref=nf or 01214143971

University (MFL)

Aadil Popat 07454728900

https://twitter.com/Aadil_Popat

Student which was the victim of theft

West Midlands Fire Service

0121 380 6101 or @WestMidsFire

Fire Services

Neil Spencer

Public.relations@wmfs.net West Midlands Fire Service / Media Relations

Josh Thomson-Smith

https://www.facebook.com/josh.thomsonsmith?fref=nf

Student

Kingstanding Regeneration Trust

https://www.facebook.com/Kingstanding-Regeneration-Trust-500810196736461/ or 01214396780

Charity Organisation

Prince’s Trust 0800842842 Charity Organisation

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Damon Moriss

https://www.facebook.com/damon.d.morris/about?section=education&pnref=about

Student

West Midlands Ambulance Service

http://www.wmas.nhs.uk/Pages/news.aspx

West Midlands Ambulance Service

Dave Freak 07951443263

Co-ordinatior of the Birmingham Comedy Festival

Dr Anshumen Bhagat

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-anshumen-bhagat-0578a81a

Doctor and Founder of GPDQ

Jayne Barker https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009658670915&hc_ref=SEARCH

Supermarket chain - Asda

Wendy Stafford

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100012742385519

Stay-at-home-mum

Mandy Baldwin

https://www.facebook.com/lilacapage Receptionist

David Biddle https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-biddle-010b7616

Chief Executive of Change Grow Live

Sian Orchard https://www.facebook.com/sian.orchard.9?fref=ufi

Banker

Nikki B-Smith

https://www.facebook.com/nicky.bsmith?fref=ts

Culinary team - The Warehouse Café

Gina Meows https://www.facebook.com/gina.the.cat

Student at UOB

Anna Haynes Masters

https://www.facebook.com/anna.haynesmasters?hc_ref=SEARCH&fref=nf

School PA