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Arshad Ali and Ansar Mahmood join Shell fuel efficiency drive TWO eco-friendly cabbies from Birmingham are on a mission to become more fuel efficient. Arshad Ali and Ansar Mahmood have spent more than 30 years between them driving their cabs...

Oldbury Chippy gets business support from Sandwell Council FOUR Oldbury people have found jobs at a new fish and chip shop, thanks to help from Sandwell Council. The owner of newly opened Brades Chippy in Brades Road, Murrinder Kang, wanted to...

The Asian Today talks to British Number 1 Rajiv Ouseph BRITISH Badminton Number 1 Rajiv Ouseph is looking ahead to what he admits is the biggest tournament in his career – the London 2012 Olympics. But this talented youngster is...

Dr Haleem Bhatti guilty of sexually assaulting five womenA HELPLINE has been launched for former patients of a London doctor who sexually assaulted five women. Dr Haleem Bhatti was found guilty at Inner London Crown Court this week of...

West Midland Palestine Solidarity Campaign call for release of Sheikh Raed Salah MEMBERS of the West Midlands Palestine Solidarity Campaign held a silent vigil in Birmingham city centre to mark the continued imprisonment of Sheikh Raed Salah, a prominent Palestinian...

All-star Rugby match raises £6,000 for Pakistan floods KEIGHLEY’S Cougar Park played host to a Rugby League match with a difference last weekend with almost £6,000 generated to assist with the challenging and ongoing work in Pakistan’s flood ravaged regions. The Political Animals...

Community order for former Police Inspector Mustaq PatalaA FORMER Lancashire police inspector has been sentenced after he pleaded guilty to assaulting his wife. Mustaq Patala, 33, Pleckgate Road in Blackburn was given a two year community order, told he must...

Talented 14-year-old tipped for racing stardom MANCHESTER racer Zubair Hoque is hoping to emulate Formula 1 champion Sebastian Vettel – by becoming KF3 Karting Champion. The talented 14-year-old is already a regular on the racing circuit and has been described...

Appeal to trace man after Langley shop chain snatch POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a man who snatched a shopkeeper's gold necklace during a robbery at a Birmingham grocery store. Images of a man officers would like to speak...

New move following latest attack on Dudley driver TAXI DRIVERS operating across Dudley have been issued with personal attack alarms. The move, by the Dudley borough Taxi Watch forum, comes as a private hire driver was robbed of his mobile phone...

Entertainment icon Shiamak Davar honoured with Middlesex University doctorate ONE of the world’s leading choreographer’s is to receive an honorary doctorate from Middlesex University. Shiamak Davar is famous for pioneering contemporary dance which brings together Indian and Western styles. He has directed,...

Police warning to Asian communityTWO men purporting to be faith healers are targeting Asian families in Leeds, police have revealed. The men struck twice on 8 July telling homeowners they could help lift black magic affecting their homes. Police are...