Marcia Ore and Karen Geddes QPM are both former police officers who now champion representation of Black women

Birmingham conference set to shine spotlight on pioneering Black women in policing

A pioneering conference celebrating prominent Black women is to be held in Birmingham later this month, providing a platform for attendees to share their stories.  The ‘Women in the Shade’ summit is set to take place on 18 January, with the aim of providing “a safe platform for Black women to share their stories” as well as discuss the…

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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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Paul Woodward used violence and coercion against his partner

Violent domestic abuser “grabbed woman by throat and stamped on her chest”

A Wolverhampton thug who used horrific violence and coercive behaviour against his partner has been finally jailed for his string of crimes against the poor victim. Paul Woodward, 35, was known to police for previous offences and officers were alerted to his appalling crimes when paying a routine visit to his home in Shelley Road, Wolverhampton…

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