Tag: Birmingham
New, more infectious strain of Covid-19 now dominates globally
• Researchers globally tracking the spread of Covid-19 discover viruses with a new variant have now overtaken the original strain• Analysis...
Former top Met officer sues force for £500k over ‘racist and...
Scotland Yard's former top female Asian officer is suing the force in a £500,000 claim over alleged racist and sexist abuse.
Rajeev recovered from coronavirus, now his plasma could save lives
People from Asian communities who have recovered from COVID-19 are more likely to have the antibody-rich convalescent plasma which can save lives,...
NHS Chief Executive Pays tribute to contributions of Windrush generation
On the 72nd anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush, carrying migrants from the Caribbean to England, the NHS is marking...
Viral video shows passenger racially abusing taxi driver
A 53-year-old man has this afternoon been arrested in the Erdington area on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence. The...
“COVID-19 has not affected our Ramadan” says football boss
An online talk and fitness sessions series featuring professional and well-known footballers who share their experiences of playing and fasting, is a...
“Healthy” nurse Areema Nasreen dies with coronavirus
A 36-year-year-old normally “fit and healthy” nurse has sadly died after she became critically ill with coronavirus.
Mum-of-three Areema...
EXCLUSIVE: “WE’VE BEEN DRAGGED THROUGH HELL”
Sister speaks out for the first time on Samia Shahid’s death
First Published Fri, 9th March 2018
"WE’VE BEEN DRAGGED THROUGH “HELL"
The unexpected death of a...
Luton sisters have their sentences increased after kidnap and assault
Two women who were convicted of kidnap and assault have had their sentences increased following an intervention by the Solicitor General, Rt...
Cyber fraud trio jailed
Three fraudsters who used malware to steal tens of thousands of pounds from victims across the country have been sentenced.
Fretful finances: Leeds ranks fourth in money stress metropo-list
As a nation, our personal lives are taking a hit, as money worries make us 12 times more likely to have troubled...
DanceXchange: South Asian dance auditions taking place
Is your child aged 11-16 and passionate about Bharatanatyam or Kathak style dancing?
Auditions are to be held to join Yuva Gati, the national South Asian dance strand...
Britain’s first-ever Muslim pantomime premiers this December
This festive season, humanitarian charity Penny Appeal is presenting a world first – a pantomime by Muslims, for Muslims. The Great Muslim Panto launches...
15-year-old schoolboy still fighting for his life after being stabbed multiple...
The young Muslim schoolboy, 15, who was stabbed in the face, head and neck multiple times near a mosque in Small Heath, Birmingham, is...
Sufi music legend Hans Raj Hans meets with Birmingham University students
Indian music superstar Hans Raj Hans visited the University of Birmingham and found out more about University life when he met students from India.
The...
What a load of rubbish… Birmingham bin strike expected to resume...
Rubbish has been piling up on the streets of Alum Rock in Birmingham during the dispute between the council and Birmingham bin workers. Now they...
Birmingham Prison riot
Seven-hour mutiny after inmates refused to go back to their cells
Prisoners took over a wing at HMP Birmingham in the latest riots to hit...
Not a single student in Malala’s education service
Birmingham’s Pakistan Consulate student advisory wing axed after four years of not having a singe approach for help
Pakistan Consulate’s student advisory service in Birmingham,...
BMW M3 banned driver jailed after topping 115mph in 30mph zone
A banned driver who tore along streets in Birmingham and Solihull at speeds reaching 115mph has been jailed for two-and-a-half years.
Kamar Farooq travelled at...
Kash “The Flash” Gill
Indefeated four-times World Kickboxing champ’s passion is to work with youngsters in Birmingham
Kash ‘The Flash’ Gill has been described as ‘the UK’s most prolific...
