Devoted Dad Killed in Car Crash
A “devoted” father and husband, Sajid Ali, 50, lost his life in a car accident on Cannock Road in Pillaton, Staffordshire. He was driving a blue Toyota Avensis that crashed into a black Vauxhall Corsa around 7.45pm on Sunday,...
TRANSFORMING NARRATIVES – WATERWAYS
Waterways an exhibition by Aftab Rahman
Photographs from Bangladesh and Birmingham
to be auctioned to support Human Appeal
Waterways is a photographic exhibition by Aftab Rahman which links the waterways of Bangladesh and Birmingham as part of the Transforming Narratives project.
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Boy Takes Own Life After ‘Relentless’ Bullying
15-year-old Brandon Rayat ended his own life after relentless bullying from classmates, which included threatening to rape his mother.
The teenager suffered months of torture, being taunted by bullies who called him a paedophile and a ‘faggot’ every day for...
Chamber welcomes new committee member
Naeem Arif has been appointed to the Sutton Coldfield Chamber of Commerce’s executive committee.
A long-standing Chamber member, Mr Arif is the head of consultancy firm NAC Consulting, a director at United Carpets and vice-chair of the Midlands Retail Forum.
The...
A rise in children taken into care in Birmingham
Five times as many children were taken into care last year compared to five years ago, statistics have revealed.
Following a freedom of information request by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, Figures showed hat 256 children were subject to either...
President honours founder of humanitarian charity
The founder of an organisation dedicated to saving and transforming the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people was honoured by Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce president Nasir Awan at last night’s annual dinner and...
Make the most of your summer half term with The Old Rep!
The Old Rep are putting on a string of events to make this summer half term your best yet, packed with lots of family fun and entertainment. Kick off with a FREE family fun day at the Library of...
David Cameron Steps Down After Referendum Results
With the leave campaign acquiring 52 per cent of the vote, David Cameron spoke to the nation in a passionate speech outside 10 Downing Street to declare that he will be resigning as Prime Minister.
He said: “The British people...
Gunshots Fired On Busy High Street
West Midlands Police armed response and dog units raced to Smethwick High Street after reports of gunfire on Sunday 22 July.
Police dogs Phoenix followed the car, joined by armed officers.
The force's @WMPDogs Twitter account said the car was forced to stop...
Drought In India
A large amount of India is in the grasp of a ruthless drought, after two successive weak monsoons and a searing heatwave. The drought has killed at least 300 people already.
The drought in India has dried up river beds...
