“Many of you will be doing it for a charitable cause, some will be running or cycling in memory of a loved one but many of you will be doing it just because you can and I commend you all. It is a great atmosphere and I have fond memories of when I ran the half-marathon in aid of The Haven back in 2009.

“The event has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds in the intervening years and continues to be hugely popular.

“Good luck to everyone taking part and I hope you have an amazing time.”

August 2018

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“This is appalling and totally unacceptable. We have to question G4S’s capability to manage their prisons including Oakwood.”

August 2018

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“The letter we received from the government in response from the Crime and Safeguarding Minister was disappointing and doesn’t go far enough.”

You can read the Express and Star story here: https://tinyurl.com/ybx7uz72

You can see the full text of our letter to the Home Secretary and the Home Office response below.

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“It is no wonder that the public are losing confidence and complain about not seeing Bobbies on the beat. It is ridiculous to try to blame the Police and Crime Commissioner. This situation is down to decisions taken by this Tory government and in particular Theresa May who was Home Secretary for 6 years. We need more resources for West Midlands Police and an increase in the number of police officers. I hope that the government will think again and urgently give our region the funding we need.”

August 2018

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There will be a free event for new parents and mothers-to-be at Low Hill Community Centre, Kempthorne Avenue, from 1pm-3pm on Tuesday 7 August. Parents will be able to meet other parents, share experiences and learn new skills. Refreshments will be available, along with activities to keep babies and toddlers occupied.

Emma said, “I will be attending the event on 7 August to talk to other mums and mums-to-be about the benefits of breastfeeding. Breast milk is perfectly designed for babies, and helps strengthen their immune systems.

“The evidence shows that babies who are breastfed are less likely to develop illnesses including gastroenteritis, respiratory and ear infections. The health benefits can even be seen years later. Babies who were breastfed are less likely to be obese or suffer from high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels when they become adults, all of which are underlying causes of heart disease.

“I know from breastfeeding my baby son Theo last year that breastfeeding also builds a strong bond between mum and baby. However, I also know from experience that it isn’t that easy to breastfeed and for some mothers and babies it sometimes just doesn’t work. Combination feeding can sometimes be the best option.

“I am very pleased to see that more and more places in Wolverhampton are now breastfeeding friendly. But it wasn’t so long ago when new mothers did not feel comfortable, and weren’t encouraged or supported to breastfeed in public.

“There can be nothing worse for new mums, with all the pressures and joys of a new arrival, if they don’t feel they can breastfeed their children when they need feeding and I welcome the rejection of the notion that breastfeeding in public is somehow socially unacceptable.”

August 2018

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