Bullying allegations led head teacher to suicide
A HEAD teacher committed suicide whilst under investigation for bullying, an inquest has heard.
Mother-of-five Nassim Akhtar, from Manchester, was found dead in the back of her burnt-out car two months after she was suspended from Cheetwood Community Primary...
Hindu’s fight slaughter of ‘holy’ bull
A FIGHT has begun in Wales to save a ‘sacred’ bull who has tested positive for tuberculosis.
The bull, named Shambo, is scheduled to be slaughtered later this month following notification by the National Assembly for Wales. But officials...
Police renew appeal for wanted man
WEST Midlands Police have today released a picture of a man wanted in connection with a hammer attack on a man in Birmingham in February.
Mohammed Ibrar, aged 23, is wanted in connection with a serious wounding which occurred...
Birmingham man arrested in 7 July terrorist attack
A BIRMINGHAM man has been arrested in connection with the 7 July London terrorist attacks.
The 22-year-old man from the Selly Oak area of the city was detained during early morning raids, West Midlands Police have confirmed.
Two men...
Support launched for forced marriage survivors
SURVIVORS of forced marriages are being offered help to start a new life with the launch of a new support network and handbook.
A new handbook for survivors was launched by the government today, which offers practical help and...
‘Birmingham Balti’ a hit in Rough Guide
HAVING a Balti in Birmingham’s infamous ‘Balti Triangle’ is a must before you die, says a new travel guide.
The Balti stretch in the Sparkbrook area of Birmingham boasts a number of Asian restaurants which attract a number of...
Killers’ jail terms set
A MAN who stabbed his Muslim cousin to death on her wedding day will spend at least 16 years behind bars after a High Court judge set his minimum term.
Rafaqat Hussain, from Old Point Close, Camberley, Surrey, was...
Stabbing link to Smethwick temple, police say
THE STABBING of a man at Birmingham’s Vaisakhi celebrations last month was linked to the recent elections at a local temple, police have said.
The 44-year-old was stabbed three times in the chest at the Vaisakhi Mela celebrations in...
Prakash is Warwick Champ!
A 23-year-old Asian university student can proudly claim to be one of the country’s brainiest students after helping his university to the BBC University Challenge crown.
Leicester-born Prakash Patel helped guide the University of Warwick to the crown after...
Police issue Election Fraud warning
WEST Midlands Police have launched a campaign advising the community to keep their vote in the upcoming elections ‘under lock and key’ - or risk finding themselves in chains.
A series of posters and leaflets have been produced highlighting how...
