Birmingham in Mourning as horror crash victims named

The city of Birmingham is in shock and mourning after the deaths of six people in a horrific crash. The crash happened on Sunday morning just after 1am in Lee Bank Middleway near the junction of Bristol Road. A seventh...

BAME young carers let down by the agencies supposed to support them, says Barnardo’s

Black, Asian and minority ethnic children caring for sick or disabled family members are being let down by the agencies – including schools, local authorities and health services - that are supposed to support them, says Barnardo’s. Research by the...

Homes in Alum Rock and Bordesley Green Raided in Drugs Crackdown

As well as the thousands of pounds of cash, mobile phones and drugs have also been seized in the raid in Alum Rock and Bordesley Green. The crackdown by the police has been active in a two day operation at...

British Pakistani Achievers honoured at Damac presents, in association with Rangreza, 9th Pakistan Achievement...

The continued achievements of the British Pakistani community were honoured once again at Damac presents, in association with Rangreza, 9th Pakistan Achievement Awards International on Sunday 10th December at Millennium Gloucester Hotel, Kensington. The event was hosted by actors Ayesha Sana and Ahmad Ali Butt, with celebrity guests in attendance including Aijaz Aslam; Faysal...

Crimestoppers urges the public to be on the lookout for fake banknotes in Birmingham

In the lead up to Christmas, the independent crime-fighting charity, Crimestoppers, is today appealing to the public for information on those making, buying or selling counterfeit banknotes. Washroom advertising is being placed in various pubs and clubs around the area...

BYSA 1st Girls team visit to WBA a huge success

Birmingham Youth Sports Academy (BYSA) 1st Girls Project was a massive celebration with our very own Midland club West Bromwich Albion FC. On Saturday 2nd December 2017 the BYSA prepared a fun action packed day out for the girls to celebrate and...

Donald Trump gets his ‘Muslim Travel Ban’

The US Supreme Court has lifted injuctions that had partially blocked the ban on travellers from Chad, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen. A majority vote in favour of Trumps ban means that the controversial measure to restrict travel into the...

McDonalds apologises After Muslim Woman Denied entering store because of her Hijab

A Muslim woman who was allegedly told she could not enter one of the fast-food chain outlet on Seven Sister’s Road in London while wearing a hijab has had an apology from McDonalds. In footage recorded by the woman, who...

Aspire is a double winner at ABCC awards

A Handsworth-based organisation which targets homelessness was a double winner at the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce’s 30th anniversary dinner and awards. Aspire Supported Living CIC (community interest company) won the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Society’ award (sponsored by West Midland...

Landmark conference sees faiths from across the West Midlands come together

Faith representatives from across the region attended a landmark conference organised by Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street and the University of Birmingham to examine ways of tackling social problems. Homelessness, hate crime, leadership and the economy were on...