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Group jailed for assisting terroristsFOUR men from Birmingham have been given sentences of up to three years after pleading guilty to terrorism offences at the Old Bailey.They were arrested last October following a lengthy investigation by the West Midlands...

Evidence shows rise of virus amongst South AsiansASIAN stars from TV, film, radio and music have united to support a new Department of Health campaign to raise awareness of Hepatitis C among South Asian communities. Hepatitis C, a blood-borne virus...

‘Because I am a Girl’ Campaign to mark International Women’s DayTWO of Britain’s best-loved Asian actresses will lead a charity’s call for action, on behalf of girls who suffer violence and discrimination because of their gender. Eastenders TV star...

CPS apologise over blunders that led to murder of domestic violence victimA MAN who was allowed to continually harass his wife before murdering her in cold blood has been jailed for life today. Malik Mannan, 36, repeatedly attacked his...

Detectives ‘very close’ to solving the caseTHE FAMILY of a taxi driver who was shot dead outside his home a year ago have today offered a £10,000 reward in a bid to bring his killers to justice. Married father-of-four Harun...

Organisers in call for Dhol players for world record attemptORGANISERS of a Birmingham charity event are appealing for drummers from around the world as they bid to beat their way into the record books later this year. The Birmingham...

Over half polled in survey admit economic downturn has affected wedding plans MORE and more Asian weddings are being put ‘on hold’ due to the credit crunch, a survey has revealed. Over half of weddings planned by couples who...

Dr Hussein Nagi describes horrors in GazaA CONSULTANT in Birmingham swapped the West Midlands for the Middle East when he travelled to Gaza to offer urgent medical assistance to medics treating those injured in the recent crisis. Dr Hussein...

Jailed drug dealer told ‘face sentence increase if money is not repaid’A 36-year-old man, who was injured in a drive by shooting, has today been ordered to pay £320,000 at a Proceeds of Crime hearing at Manchester Crown Court...

Artist accuses police of ‘bullying’ residentA BIRMINGHAM graffiti artist has accused West Midlands Police of bullying a city resident into removing a pro-Palestinian mural he painted on the side of her house. Award-winning artist Mohammed Ali, 30, was incensed...