‘Controlling’ Brothers Jailed over Killing

Duo killed Walsall man over relationship with their mother TWO brothers who killed a man after he began a relationship with their mother have been jailed. Sandeep Lotey, 24, and Sarenjeet Lotey, 22, both from Milton Keynes attacked 61-year-old Vijay...

Celebs back Sightsavers’ India Appeal

Eastenders duo Nina Wadia and Himesh Patel pledge support to charity EASTENDERS duo Nina Wadia and Himesh Patel are backing Sightsavers Vision India Appeal – after spending an evening dining in the dark! The pair, who play mother and son duo...

GP guilty of sexual assaults

Dr Haleem Bhatti sexually assaulted five womenA FAMILY GP who took a sexual thrill out of conducting intimate examinations of his female patients has been found guilty of sexually assaulting five women. Police were first alerted to the actions of...

Honorary Degree for Asian Rugby founder

Leeds Metropolitan University honour for Ikram ButtFOUNDER of the British Asian Rugby Association (BARA), Ikram Butt, is to be awarded an honorary degree by Leeds Metropolitan University as part of the Summer Graduation celebrations. A professional rugby league player, Ikram...

Primary pupils win trip to Parliament

Climate Change debate land kids in Palace of Westminster CHILDREN from Whitecrest Primary School in Great Barr are celebrating after winning a trip to Parliament in a debating competition. Teams of two from 12 schools across Sandwell debated climate change...

Eastenders Bombshell! Amira returns to the Square

Preeya Kalidas confirms news on Twitter JILTED Eastenders wife Amira Masood is set for a shock return to Albert Square, the actress who plays her has confirmed. Actress-turned-singer Preeya Kalidas, who initially left the show to pursue a music career,...

Haroon’s Marathon Goal for Cancer sufferers

Coventry Fundraiser urges Asian Today readers to dig deep SEASONED fundraiser Haroon Mota is at it again – and this time he’s swapping mountains for a marathon! Haroon has been a regular in the pages of The Asian Today raising money...

Anti-terror police arrest Birmingham man

Offences of ‘serious nature’, say PoliceANTI-terror police have arrested a Birmingham man on suspicion of posting terrorist publication on the internet. The 21-year-old man from Alum Rock was detained by officer from the West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit...

‘Indian Justin Beiber’ gears up for debut single

His father is Bhangra icon Amarjit Sidhu so can Samar Sidhu make it on his own? THEY say that music is in your genes, and for one teenager that’s certainly true!  Already billed as the ‘Indian Justin Bieber’, 16-year-old Samar Sidhu...

Bollywood superhero coming to PS3

Shah Rukh Khan’s Ra.One to be released on gaming network BOLLYWOOD is going virtual – thanks to Shah Rukh Khan and Sony PlayStation. The Bollywood superstar has joined forces with gaming giants Sony to create a PlayStation game for his...

Jobs saved at Shetty curry chain

New buyer found 10 days after V8 Gourmet Group fell into administration MORE than 250 jobs have been saved at an Indian restaurant chain part owned by Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty. The beleaguered Indian restaurant chain V8 Gourmet Group...

University link with Asian Business Association

University of Leicester in new pact to work closely with regional business THE University of Leicester is strengthening its relationship with business and professions in the region through a strategic alliance with the Leicestershire Asian Business Association (LABA). Leaders from LABA met...