Asians on Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2016
A record number of 90 people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for 2016, which is the highest ever.
Published on 10th June, 2016, just in time for Her...
Adil Ray Appointed OBE
The 42-year-old Brummie has been acknowledged for his services to broadcasting.
He has been a presented on the BBC Asian Network alongside Citizen Khan, which was initially broadcasted in 2012.
Mr Ray dedicated the honour to his parents for their endless...
Councillor Determined to Tackle Inequality in Birmingham
Cllr Waseem Zaffar believes that Birmingham is a “fantastic, diverse, tolerant, warm and friendly city” that welcomes people from across the world with open arms.
He wishes to see more equality between communities and addresses the issues of inequality that...
In or Out? You Decide
On Thursday 23rd June 2016, the UK will vote in a referendum on whether the UK should stay in the EU or not.
The referendum question will be:
Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave...
Get Happy, Get Healthy!
Pupils from years 5 and 6 at Parks Primary school in Leicester took part in a range of workshops on Tuesday 14 June as part of a ‘Get Happy, Get Healthy’ day organised by Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT).
The...
Bloxwich Child Abduction
Following reports of two men trying to lure young boys into a vehicle, the Police issued a stranger-danger warning to parents in the Black Country.
The alert comes after officers received complaints that the men were looming close and approaching...
Hollywood Blockbusters To Come To Birmingham
Peaky Blinders creator, Steven Knight is drawing up plans for a studio compound at the NEC to entice leading producers to the area, however the plans are still at the early stages.
The Brummie writer is working alongside Birmingham City...
Heavy Rain in West Midlands
There is a continued danger of flash flooding from an ensemble of rain that could expand across the country.
The storms could generate unsafe driving conditions with reduced visibility and spray from standing water.
The Met Office warning said: “Some of...
Ruthless Attack on Pet Dog
Joginder Singh, was filmed repeatedly thrashing his Staffordshire Bull Terrier called Samson, with a pole until he punctured his lung.
When the RSPCA salvaged Samson, he was beaten to such a degree that he could not move. He was in...
Gallery 37 Will Return This September
Gallery 37, Birmingham's long-established youth arts participation programme, is set for a major return in September 2016 with a new look and a new home. This year’s Gallery 37 will take place in and around Millennium Point, at the...
