Plans to increase the number of specialist uniformed officers patrolling Birmingham's public transport have been launched ahead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The Safer Travel Plan sets out to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour to improve passenger safety.

Research by Birmingham City University has revealed the harsh reality for those sleeping rough in Birmingham. The research documents the vulnerability and exploitation of those living on the streets, and their feelings of social exclusion. Those behind the stuffy hope it will kickstart changes in policy and practice.

Two chocolatiers at Cadbury World have crafted a 40kg Easter Egg - equivalent to 889 standard bars of Cadbury Dairy Milk. Visitors to Cadbury World can see the hand crafted egg - which took three days to make and stands at a whopping 3 foot tall - throughout April.