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Figures according to the Census New analysis reveals a shocking one in three Bangladeshis and Pakistanis in England and Wales lived in a deprived neighbourhood at the time of the 2011 Census, as defined by the government. In contrast, only one...

Hundred’s of mourners have turned out for the funeral of a community leader Hundred’s of mourners have turned out for the funeral of a well respected member of the community. Mata Jaswant Kaur Digpal died on the 8th December at...

Birmingham student has been jailed for posing with a shotgun picture A student from Birmingham has been jailed for posing in a picture whilst holding a shotgun and then uploading it to Facebook. Kassam Iqbal, 19, a student from...

Remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey An unemployed man from Dudley has appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on two charges relating to the distribution of a terrorist publication entitled Join the Caravan. 　 Usman Hussain Choudhary, aged 33, from...

Awarded the Title in Recognition of his Achievements South & City College Birmingham Principal Mike Hopkins has been named Business Person of the Year by the Institute of Asian Businesses at their annual awards in December 2013.   Mike, who has been...

Quader Molla Executed on Thursday The Muslim Council of Britain had added its voice in condemning the execution of a Bangladesh opposition leader, Abdul Quader Molla, on Thursday 11 December. The Bangladesh government has defied calls from the international community to...

27-year-old Brazilian national found guilty A restaurant worker who stabbed and battered his boss to death has been jailed for life after pleading guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility.   Fausto Graciano was also given a hospital order at Birmingham...

Violence erupted in 2012 Thirty two men will appear in court next week to be sentenced after violence erupted at an English Defence League demonstration in Walsall last year.   Over a period of four days the defendants will all appear at Wolverhampton...

Mosque Leader targeted by Ukranian terrorist has been recognised for his actions The Leader of a mosque targeted by Ukranian terrorist Pavlo Lapshyn has been recognised for his calming influence during challenging times for the country. Imam Ghulam Rasool, from Tipton...

The ‘Ride for Safety’ rally was to promote road safety on Mumbai roads Bollywood’s very own action hero Akshay Kumar proved he is not just all brawn when he attended a specially convened road safety rally in Mumbai, India, this...

Mohammed Ali murders wife after years of domestic violence A jury was told of a case in which a husband strangled his separated wife to death following years of domestic violence against her. Ali, 37, of Bangladeshi origin has denied murdering...

A teenager is behind bars after he was identified on Facebook A gun wielding teenager is behind bars after he was identified on Facebook following a robbery at a Winson Green home earlier this year. Kareem Khan stormed the house on...