28/01/2013
Mary Rhodes with stories from right across the West Midlands, including the medical researchers tackling Tourette's, and the forgotten fighters who were once stars of the boxing ring.
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New hope for Tourette's Syndrome patients
Young people with Tourette's Syndrome have been given new hope as a result of pioneering work by scientists at the University of Nottingham.
Professor Stephen Jackson and his team are building a 'brain atlas' to map the neurological development of people with Tourette's and help to suggest treatments.
Inside Out talks to Hannah Prentice from Birmingham and Spencer Forbes from Nottinghamshire who have volunteered to take part in the study.
Watch a video feature from the programme on the BBC News website.
Shoplifters target charity shops
Charity shops are being targeted by thieves stealing goods being sold to raise money for causes.
BBC Inside Out has uncovered shoplifters stealing from charity shops in more than 24 national and local charities operating in the Midlands.
Watch a video feature from this film on the BBC News website.
Safety advice for squattors
A fire safety project for homeless people in Birmingham has stopped accidental fatal fires in squats and abandoned buildings since its introduction two years ago, the fire service says.
Read the full story on the BBC News website.
Credit
| Role | Contributor |
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| Series Editor | Rachel Bowering |
Broadcast
- Mon 28 Jan 201319:30BBC One West Midlands
