‘Bearded Boyz’ step in to clear bin backlog following strike deadlock
A group of Birmingham Muslims, known as the ‘Bearded Broz’, have taken it upon themselves to clean the streets in response to the ongoing Birmingham bin strike.
More than a dozen men from the local community volunteered to clear the...
UK Terror Attack ‘Highly Likely’
According to Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, the Met Police Commissioner, the UK is under 'severe' threat of a terrorist attack.
After a string of ISIS related incidents across Europe that saw dozens dead in France and Germany, including the beheading of a priest, fears...
West Midlands Gets £36million Development Deal
The West Midlands Combined Authority has received its first instalment of a £1.bn handout from the government.
The West Midland Combined Authority (WMCA) controls transport, housing, skills and mental health services and the overall economic development of the West Midlands....
Death of Chamber International Director Jonathan Webber
Jonathan Webber, director of international trade at Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC), has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 58.
Jonathan, who joined the Chamber in April, 1999, was awarded the MBE for services to international...
Edgbaston MP delighted by pioneering project supporting young asylum seekers and refugees
An ambitious new programme helping young refugees and asylum seekers thrive within the Birmingham community has been praised by Preet Kaur Gill, MP for Birmingham Edgbaston.
More than 100 young refugees and people seeking asylum are being supported in the...
Interview with Kulwinder Billa, Punjabi Music Trailblazer
GOLDEN PUNJAB IN ASSOCIATION WITH PUNJEERI PRODUCTIONS BRINGS YOU VAISAKHI TIMETABLE UK & EUROPE TOUR 2017
After the huge success of Gutt Naar Di, DJ Wajda, Anteena, Angraji Wali Madam, Wargi and super hit Timetable, Aman Hayer and Kulwinder Billa...
NEWHAM UNDER THE STARS 2018 SET TO SHINE
Some of the finest South Asian music talent will perform at Central Park, East Ham in London on August 17 as part of the annual Newham Under The Stars event. One of the summer’s biggest free music events will...
David Cameron visits Bangladesh to attend ‘Global Challenges in 2017’
Friday 28th April 2017, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Former British Prime Minister, David Cameron, arrived in Dhaka on 26th April, on a two-day visit to Bangladesh. He met with Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, and termed Bangladesh a “shining example”. The event marked...
Perry Barr Athletes village to deliver only 58 ‘family council houses’ after Commonwealth Games
An extensive 1,414-property athletes village being built for the Commonwealth Games will provide just 58 affordable houses for desperate Birmingham families. Criticism of scheme as 12,500 people on housing waiting list at Birmingham City Council.
The huge Perry Barr development will house 6,500...
Tributes for Leicester City Helicopter Crash
Leicester City FC owner was amongst five other people who died when his helicopter crashed in flames near the club’s ground.
Club owner, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, was killed, along with two members of his staff, another passenger, and the pilot on...
