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The search is on for the unsung heroes of the West Midlands who are making a difference to other people’s lives. Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street has launched the region’s first Community Champion awards, calling on residents to...

A winter Punjabi folk festival, Lohri is the celebration of the arrival of longer days and is celebrated every year on 13 January. Lohri is celebrated with a bonfire. The lighting of bonfire during this winter festival is an ancient...

West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a hit-and-run incident in Handsworth. A woman who was critically injured after being hit by a vehicle that 'failed to stop' on College Road just before 7pm on Thursday 9 January. West Midlands...

An imposter who previously served two years for sitting other people’s driving theory has been jailed for 28 months. Swallaxadin Abdul Bashir, 42, attempted to sit tests while impersonating applicants at 12 locations across England between October 2018 to August...

The council have warned traders over time about leaving their fruit and veg pallets on road pavements. Pedestrians including parents with buggies, the visually impaired and wheelchair users are being forced to use the main road as piles of fresh...

The family of a teenage girl who was reported missing on Christmas Eve are extremely concerned about her. Amina Abdulqadir, 15 years-old was last seen in the Mere Road area of Highfields, Leicester almost two weeks ago. The family and police...

Mental health can be difficult for anyone but in some communities, it is harder to gain help than others. An organisation has been set in response to 'a need for a safe space for Punjabi men' to talk openly about...

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is urging the region to go #BlueMondayGreen and banish the blues on what is reputedly one of the most miserable days of the year. The depressing effects of post-Christmas bills and debt, long cold nights...

Two fraudsters involved in an eBay scam tricked their victims into paying for vehicles that did not exist. Some victims forked out thousands on seven vehicles, losing their savings in the scam and others had loaned money to buy the...

The New Year Honours list recognises the achievements and service of people across the UK, from all walks of life. With the Birthday honours, the New Year’s Honours list is the most significant announcement of civilian and military gallantry awards. The...