NEW: Richard Parker says he will speak with the Transport Secretary about preventing deaths on Birmingham’s roads.
Later today a demonstration by campaigners calling for a ‘state of emergency’ to be declared following recent deaths will protest near the Mayor’s office.
Ashley Cain: "No amount of physical pain could come close to losing a child."
The Warwickshire endurance athlete spoke to our reporter
@Rosiedowsing
after his ultra-man challenge.
Campaigners are calling for immediate action after claiming that Birmingham's streets are in a "state of emergency".
Better Streets for Birmingham says since writing an open letter to the city council and regional leaders in June 2023, at least 23 people have lost their lives.
Happy Birthday Ozzy ! 🎉
There's a party at New Street Station to mark one year since Ozzy the "raging bull" was unveiled there.
Here's what happened this time last year:
NEW: Birmingham Ciry Council writes to
@WMPolice
saying a ‘Road Safety Emergency must be declared’
This morning
@for_birmingham
also said the measure was needed after several deaths of the region’s roads.
@itvcentral
The families of those who died after being infected with contaminated blood will be able to apply for £100,000 of compensation in October, if they have not already had support