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The Consulate of Pakistan, Birmingham, in partnership with Wakefield based humanitarian charity Penny Appeal, has organised Azadi Ben Nevis Climb, taking place on 26 and 27 August, just one of many events planned to commemorate the 70th Independence Day. “We...

A group of midlands men found guilty of plotting a UK terror attack were all sentenced to life imprisonment on Thursday. Naweed Ali, 29, Khobaib Hussain, 25, and Mohibur Rehman, 33, who refer to themselves as 'The Three Musketeers', were...

Nakuul Mehta, Star TV actor supports Public Health England’s Be Clear on Cancer Campaign Nakuul Mehta, Star TV Actor supports Public Health England’s (PHE) national ‘Be Clear on Cancer’ awareness campaign which prompts people with symptoms of some of...

The Asian business community celebrated their success in a glamorous ceremony held in the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel on Monday evening. Organised by Oceanic Consulting, the country’s leading ethnic promotions and consulting company, the black tie event acknowledged and celebrated...

Running a half marathon tends to be on the bucket list of most people but few actually get around to it. It’s better late than never and one Birmingham grandad will attest to that. Jay Bansal plans to celebrate his...

Andy Street fulfils his pledge to lead a West Midlands trade mission to a fast-growing market when he visits Toronto next week – accompanied by Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC). Paul Faulkner, chief executive of the GBCC, will join...

Aftab Chughtai of the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce has been selected to take a leading role in the Grenfell Recovery Taskforce, where he will work with others to ensure the victims and others affected by the tragic fire...

Twenty-two riders are about to embark on a gruelling six-day, 410-mile cycle ride from Leicester to Luxembourg, to raise much needed funds for two charities. The team will depart at 10am on Saturday 5 August, from Leicester’s historic clock tower...

Kiran Rai covered the F1 Grand Prix Ball Party 2017 at the Hurlingham Club Chelsea and reported for The Asian Today. The annual event returned on Wednesday ahead of next week's British Grand Prix. Every year, it raises thousands of pounds...

ECB to host Consultation Workshop at Edgbaston Stadium on South Asian Community Engagement The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), the governing body for cricket in England and Wales, is planning to run a series of regional consultation workshops, including...

Asian Business Chamber of Commerce chairman Nasir Awan (pictured) has been appointed Deputy Lieutenant of the West Midlands. The appointment was announced by Lord Lieutenant John Crabtree at a dinner at Birmingham City University. Mr Awan said: "I am honoured to...

Theresa May visited Nishkam Primary School Birmingham today, where she praised pupils, staff and the community who are closely involved with the pioneering free school. The Prime Minister spent time in the classroom with eight-year-old pupils who demonstrated their knowledge...