Police Appeal – Gang who Dragged Woman To The Floor
Three thugs dragged an innocent
woman to the ground in a terrifying robbery as their victim was walking along a
pavement has been caught on camera.
The woman in her 70s, was walking when the...
The Asian Today Nominated for a National Diversity Award
A humble thanks to all those who have supported The Asian Today for the upcoming National Diversity Awards.
The NDA is an esteemed black-tie ceremony that aims to recognise and reward both people and organisations who are actively promoting and...
Five mosques in Birmingham attacked with sledgehammers
Investigations linking counter-terrorism officers has been launched after mosques in Birmingham had their windows smashed with a sledgehammer overnight. Neighbourhood officers are working closely with mosques around the West Midlands today.
Officers were called at 2.32am on Thursday 21st March...
Women work 39 more days on average than men, study shows
According to data from the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap, women work 50 more minutes a day than men on average and 39 more days a year.
The WEF adds that the current economic gap is the largest it’s...
Karan Johar Puts National Pride Before Pakistani Actors, Confirms He Won’t be Using Them
Top Bollywood director Karan Johar has finally broken his silence regarding the highly heated issue of Bollywood and Pakistan. After the Kashmir aftermath, a slew of nationalists called out Pakistan for banning Bollywood movies despite Pakistani actors finding success...
All Birmingham Nurseries Facing Closure
According to Jack Dromey, Erdington MP, all 61 children centres and 27 nursery schools “will cease to exist as we have known them and many will close” due to funding problems.
Dromey, 59, pointed to the goverments plan to provide...
Meet Haroon Mota, The Marathon Man!
Haroon Mota might just be one of the most inspiring people in the Midlands. The Coventry-based fundraiser is running four consecutive marathons this April, in Manchester, Paris, Boston (Lincolnshire) and London, totalling 105 miles, in order to raise money...
Leeds parents jailed over Bangladesh ‘Forced Marriage’ wedding
A husband and wife have been jailed for misleading their daughter into travelling to Bangladesh to force her into marriage.
The couple were described as "monsters" by their daughter who they had threatened to kill if she did not go...
Birmingham Hospice launches innovative Satellite Clinics across the city
Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice has recently expanded its patient services including opening two Satellite Clinics across the city.
The Satellite Clinics will be based in Sparkbrook Community and Health Centre, Sparkbrook and Jiggins Lane Medical Centre, Bartley Green, with more...
The Economic Benefit of International Students in Birmingham
According to a report published by the Birmingham Commonwealth Association (BCA), and supported by Birmingham City Council’s International Affairs Team, using the most recent reliable figures it has been conservatively calculated that international students (non-EU) bring in over £400 million per academic year. Of...
