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10-year-old donates life size teddy bear to city hospital in ‘thank you’ giftA YOUNGSTER who was rushed to hospital when her left eye began to swell at an alarming rate returned with a gift today for those who helped...

Director-General Mark Thompson ‘acted correctly’, says BBC’s internal regulatorAN investigation by the BBC Trust has supported the corporation’s decision not to screen a fundraising appeal for Gaza. The BBC Trust, the channel’s internal regulator, said Director-GeneralMark Thompson's decision not...

New appeal in search for Akram HussainDETECTIVES have launched a new appeal to trace a man who disappeared from his family home a month ago. Businessman Akram Hussain, 48, has not been seen since he vanished from his home...

Casino’s used to launder thousands of pounds, court toldTWO men from the Midlands have been jailed for their part in a money laundering scam to 'clean up' the profits from serious organised crime gangs. Zulfiqar Ali, 55, and Harbinder...

Appeal to trace Mohammed Ashraf ChowdryA MANHUNT has begun after more than a quarter of a million pounds was stolen from a bank account in Oldham. Detectives at Greater Manchester Police have taken the unusual step of releasing a photograph...

Barry Tomes recognised for pro-Muslim CD effortA BIRMINGHAM music boss has been nominated for an Excellence Award by a leading Muslim newspaper for his work on a CD aimed at portraying Islam as a peaceful religion. Barry Tomes, head...

Gordon Ramsey to provide belated birthday gift to popular Indian restaurantTOP TV chef Gordon Ramsay is to pay a birthday visit to a Nottingham curry house 18 months after it appeared on his hit show Kitchen Nightmares. The Curry Lounge...

Call for nominations for 10th Asian Women of Achievement AwardsTHE search to find the most inspiring women in the United Kingdom has begun with the launch of the 10th Asian Women of Achievement Awards. Founded and chaired by Indian...

Police appeal for informationA FIVE-year-old boy is in a serious condition in hospital after he was hit by a truck outside his school in Lancashire. Mohammed Akbar was crossing Union Road in Oswaldtwistle yesterday when he was hit by...

Seminar to offer advice and helpBUSINESSES in the Birmingham area are invited to a free one day conference to learn how to safeguard themselves against serious organised crime and money laundering. The event, run by ‘Payback’ and hosted by...