DUDLEY

A Refuge dealing with growing levels of domestic abuse across Dudley has been given a welcome boost.

"Lockdown creates the perfect environment for abusers to control their victims,” said Anna Walsh, CEO of the Churches Housing Association Of Dudley and District (CHADD) whose refuge offers safety for 900 people each year, mostly women and children.

West Midlands police recorded 1250 incidences of domestic abuse over the Christmas week, a 60% per cent increase on the previous year.

“The increases in reported incidences shows that people are desperate to escape what could months or years of abuse,” said Anna.

"The donations we get from people who live and work locally help provide clothing, essential toiletries, bedding, towels and food parcels for women who arrive at our Refuge".

And that’s why they were delighted when Netherton taxi firm One 4 You Services ‘dropped off’ a £350 donation.

“We work with young people, the elderly and people with disabilities every day. We wanted to recognise that lockdown is tough for people dealing with domestic violence,” said Abrar Ahmed, one of the owners at the 15 year old taxi and transport business.

“Supporting CHADD is one way we can do that".

https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/19069330.taxi-firms-boost-womens-refuge/

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GLASGOW

A TAXI driver is in hospital after reportedly suffering a heart attack at the wheel, causing him to crash.

The man was taken the Glasgow Royal Infirmary after crashing his car in Acuhentoshan Terrace this morning. His condition is not known. 

One local reported that the driver had suffered a cardiac arrest while driving.

Police would not confirm this but a spokesman for the force said: "We were called around 11.35am on Sunday, February 7, 2021 following the report of a one-vehicle road crash on Auchentoshan Terrace, Glasgow.

"Emergency services attended and a man has been taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary by the Scottish Ambulance Service."

https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/19071914.glasgow-taxi-driver-hospital-heart-attack-wheel/

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