Penny Appeal Volunteers Make it a Ramadan to Remember

Volunteers for international humanitarian charity Penny Appeal have made it a Ramadan to remember by giving up over 700 hours of their time to help those in need in their own communities as part of the charity’s ‘Love Thy...

Sham Marriage Ringleader Jailed

AN ASIAN man who mastermined more than 80 scam marriages involving men from India has been jailed after he was rumbled by the police. 39-year-old Paul Singh was sentenced to five years imprisonment and recommended for deportation for his involvement...

Renowned Event Planner, Raj Somaiya joins BBC’s Ultimate Wedding Planner Show as a judge

The BBC's new show, The Ultimate Wedding Planner, welcomes esteemed judge Raj Somaiya to its panel of experts alongside Fred Sirieux and Sara Davies. With an impressive track record in event planning and a reputation as CEO of Silverfox...

Rising stars shine at Apprenticeship Awards ceremony

Rising stars got the chance to shine at Sandwell College’s apprenticeship awards ceremony. Sandwell College and Sandwell Council joined together to celebrate the most talented and promising apprentices, and their contribution to local businesses and organisations, to mark the celebration...

Funds raised for Middle East Victims

A CHARITY dinner organised to celebrate Pakistan Independence Day has raised much needed funds for the victims of the Middle East conflict. Organised by the Pakistani Community Centre in Burton upon Trent, the event was attended by a number of...

Former Gandhi tea-boy meets Lord Attenborough

WHEN Dipak Joshi bent upon his knees and paid homage to Lord Attenborough at the University of Leicester- it was a dream come true. For the former teaboy on the sets of Gandhi was able to renew acquaintance with...

Inquest That Shay Kang, 10 Year Old Died of Stab Wounds at Home

A recent inquest revealed that a 10-year-old, Shay Kang, succumbed to a chest wound. The child was discovered deceased at a residence on Robin Close, Rowley Regis, at approximately 12:10 pm on Monday, March 4.

West Midlands Police Appeal for Information on Burglary and Murder

West Midlands Police are seeking information on a home burglary of a woman that was murdered in Wolverhampton last month. A man in his 30s has been charged with the murder of Kamaljeet Mahey, who was killed at her home...

Birmingham’s Rising Football Star Layla Banaras Champions Youth Involvement in Housing Week

In a significant move for community engagement and youth empowerment, Birmingham City Football Club's teenage sensation, Layla Banaras, has been named the youth ambassador for Birmingham Housing Week. The event, which runs from February 5th to 9th, aims to...

We have reached a milestone of 250 issues of the newspaper – Bringing you...

We wanted to mark this occasion by celebrating with our readers. We are proud to have reported on some key stories over the years that have affected our communities. There have been many highs and lows which have had...