Leona Kirwan's book celebrates women bus drivers from the West Midlands

New children’s book challenges gender stereotypes by celebrating women bus drivers

A new children’s book celebrating women bus drivers from the West Midlands, is aiming to challenge gender stereotypes and encourage girls to consider a career as public vehicle operators. National Express bus driver Leona Kirwan, who is features in the book, went to a Birmingham primary school to read the book to young pupils.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Birmingham by Lensi Photography

15 photos of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Birmingham

Royal couple Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were in Birmingham on Thursday to mark International Women’s Day, visiting the Millennium Point in Eastside and community projects in Nechells. The engaged couple were at the venue to encourage female students to pursue careers in subjects like science and maths, and inspire young women pursuing STEM careers. During the…

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Girls and women participating in self-defence kick boxing lessons at the PMT festival in Birmingham

Birmingham ‘PMT’ festival to empower women returns to Digbeth

A day of workshops, entertainment, physical training, demonstrations, refreshment and conversations to empower women is set to take place this weekend as part of International Women’s Day related events. Described as “a small but mighty celebration of womxn and non binary people in Birmingham”, P.M.T – which stands for ‘Powering the Matriarchy Together’ – will…

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