Death of Chamber International Director Jonathan Webber
Jonathan Webber, director of international trade at Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC), has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 58.
Jonathan, who joined the Chamber in April, 1999, was awarded the MBE for services to international...
Two Men to Appear in Court over Murder of Warehouse Owner Akhtar Javeed
Two men have been charged with the murder of soft drink firm owner Akhtar Javeed.
26-year-old business-man Surjat Mistry from Leicester and 18-year-old student, Lemar Wali have been charged with murder, possession of a firearm and conspiracy to commit...
Penny Appeal Pull Out all the Stops
"At Penny Appeal, we're not just digging wells but we're transforming lives by strengthening and empowering communities."
Penny Appeal pulled out all the stops for their exclusive cross-country tour featuring Saif Adam and coveted Danish Band Outlandish, in aid of...
Glaring disparities in ethnic minority and white graduate prospects
In the past couple of years, graduates have been streaming into good jobs at a healthy pace, a welcome change from the bleak prospects that graduates faced during the recession. Recent starting salaries are quoted as being in the...
The British Ethnic Diversity Sports Award 2016 : A Star-Studded Event
"I wanted to hear the ring announcer saying Bruno the new world champion of the world. And I was privileged to hear that in 1995. That was my legend and no one can ever take that away from me.”
February...
Small Heath School Strikes Again
"Hundreds of children are not receiving an education because there exists an employee/employer dispute regarding one member of staff."
Labour MP Shabana Mahmood has condemned striking in Small Heath School, urging staff to return to the classroom.
Concerns ensued as...
Zatoon Bibi, 36, Charged with Murder of Edgbaston Shop Owner
A 36-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of Hi-Tech Music shop owner Tanveer Iqbal.
Zatoon Bibi, of Rowey Lane, Oldbury, was set to appear in Birmingham Magistrates Courts on Wedneday Morning.
A 43-year-old male was also arrested in suspicion...
Fauja Fronts Ford
Punjabi legend Fauja Singh has redefined what it means to be an OAP. The elderly role model has not only changed the face of marathon running, but has become an advocate for the power positive thinking.
"When I went through...
Islamic Help Awarded Charity of the Year 2016 Honour
Islamic Help has been honoured with the accolade of Charity of the Year 2016 at the British Muslim Awards.
The fourth annual awards ceremony was held on Thursday 28th January 2016 in Birmingham. Organised by Oceanic Consulting and sponsored by...
Digbeth Murder: Akhtar Javeed Tied up and Executed
Eye witness reports have revealed that Digbeth Murder victim Akhtar Javeed, was tied up and led away by two gunmen before being shot in the head.
“The next thing is I heard the gunshot. I didn’t know what had happened....
South and City College Launch Innovative Microsoft Showcase Classroom
South and City College Birmingham has been working closely with Microsoft to launch a brand new Showcase Classroom, based at the college’s Digbeth Campus.
Opened on February 3rd by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham Councillor Ray Hassall, the classroom is...
Missing Shop Owner Found Dead in Own Car Boot
West Midland Police launch investigation after the body of missing shop owner, Tanveer Iqbal, was found in the boot of his own car on Portland Road in Edgbaston.
The 33-year-old was reported missing on Monday afternoon, after not being...
