Keeping it in the Family

Youngster turns Kickboxing Champ – just like his older brotherHAVING one champion sport star in the family may be considered good enough for most of us – unless you’re the Beg family from Birmingham. The Muslim family from Sparkbrook...

World’s oldest marathon runner flies the flag for Newham

Fauja Singh backs borough for 2012 GamesTHE OLDEST marathon runner in the world will be flying the flag for Newham’s involvement in the 2012 Games when he competes in his next challenge. Fauja Singh, aged 98, will be running the...

Not guilty plea in newsagent murder

Accused remanded in custody A MAN accused of murdering popular Luton newsagent Jashbhai Patel has pleaded not guilty to the charge. Richard Dettmer, 38, of no fixed address, appeared at Luton Crown Court also pleaded not guilty to a charge...

Jay conquers America

Brit star becomes most successful male UK urban artist in US chart historyBRIT-Asian star Jay Sean has conquered America after becoming the most successful male UK urban artist in US chart history. The fete is all down to his...

Outdoor show for Adil Ray

Asian Network star to broadcast Breakfast show from a campsiteBBC Asian Network listeners will be waking up to a breath of fresh air this Friday when DJ Adil Ray broadcasts his breakfast show live from a campsite. The Adil Ray...

Hari Dhillon – Holby City and the National Television Awards

American born actor speaks to Zeenat MoosaTHE National Television Awards are back for another year and its good news for Holby City actor Hari Dhillon. Since arriving on the show in November 2007 as dishy doc Michael Spence, the...

Killer mother jailed for life

33 years for mum who stabbed daughters to death as they sleptA MOTHER who killed her two daughters has today been jailed for life. Rekha Kumari-Baker, 41, was told she must serve a minimum of 33 years for the...

Road crash student faces extradition

Sayed Raza convicted in his absence in deaths of father and sonA STUDENT who was on police bail when he fled to Pakistan following the deaths of a father and a son in a road faces extradition after being...

‘We have the hunger to be world’s number one’

Tendulkar wants top spot for India to mark 20 years SACHIN Tendulkar is hoping he can mark his 20 years in international cricket by leading India to become the world's top ranked One-day team. The premier batsman made his India...

‘We’ll win Champions Trophy for Bob’

Younus Khan reveals motivation for succeeding in cricketing showpieceWHEN Pakistan kick off their Champions Trophy campaign against the West Indies in Johannesburg later this week, there is an added incentive to make sure they do well. It wasn’t too...

PM in Eid message

British Muslims prepare for celebration to mark end of RamadanGORDON Brown has issued a special message to the Muslim community as it prepares to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr this weekend. British Muslims across the country are expected to celebrate Eid on...

23-years for heroin import duo

Heroin was hidden in carpets, court toldTWO men who tried to import half a million pounds worth of heroin hidden in carpets into the country have today been jailed for a total of 23 years. Ansar Mahmood, 42, from...