Bullying allegations led head teacher to suicide

A HEAD teacher committed suicide whilst under investigation for bullying, an inquest has heard. Mother-of-five Nassim Akhtar, from Manchester, was found dead in the back of her burnt-out car two months after she was suspended from Cheetwood Community Primary...

Pakistan look to snap up Whatmore

Bangladesh coach tipped to take Pakistan jobPAKISTAN cricket officials are in talks with Bangladesh coach Dav Whatmore over their vacant coaching role. The Sri Lankan will end his spell in charge of test minnows Bangladesh after their current series...

Hindu’s fight slaughter of ‘holy’ bull

A FIGHT has begun in Wales to save a ‘sacred’ bull who has tested positive for tuberculosis. The bull, named Shambo, is scheduled to be slaughtered later this month following notification by the National Assembly for Wales. But officials...

Big Brother duo put race row aside

Danielle Lloyd joins Shilpa on red carpetBOLLYWOOD star Shilpa Shetty looked to have put her differences with former Big Brother housemate Danielle Lloyd behind her as the duo hugged on the red carpet at the London premiere of her...

Police renew appeal for wanted man

WEST Midlands Police have today released a picture of a man wanted in connection with a hammer attack on a man in Birmingham in February. Mohammed Ibrar, aged 23, is wanted in connection with a serious wounding which occurred...

Birmingham man arrested in 7 July terrorist attack

A BIRMINGHAM man has been arrested in connection with the 7 July London terrorist attacks. The 22-year-old man from the Selly Oak area of the city was detained during early morning raids, West Midlands Police have confirmed. Two men...

Support launched for forced marriage survivors

SURVIVORS of forced marriages are being offered help to start a new life with the launch of a new support network and handbook. A new handbook for survivors was launched by the government today, which offers practical help and...

‘Birmingham Balti’ a hit in Rough Guide

HAVING a Balti in Birmingham’s infamous ‘Balti Triangle’ is a must before you die, says a new travel guide. The Balti stretch in the Sparkbrook area of Birmingham boasts a number of Asian restaurants which attract a number of...

Killers’ jail terms set

A MAN who stabbed his Muslim cousin to death on her wedding day will spend at least 16 years behind bars after a High Court judge set his minimum term. Rafaqat Hussain, from Old Point Close, Camberley, Surrey, was...

Stabbing link to Smethwick temple, police say

THE STABBING of a man at Birmingham’s Vaisakhi celebrations last month was linked to the recent elections at a local temple, police have said. The 44-year-old was stabbed three times in the chest at the Vaisakhi Mela celebrations in...

From Hollyoaks to the Hijab

How Andrew Mcnair coped with Islam in Halal HarryFor a while Andrew McNair became a regular face on Channel 4’s Sunday morning Hollyoaks omnibus. Family dramas, a gorgeous girlfriend, a prison sentence, and a tragic death – you’d think...

It’s a Kind of Magic

Tricks and a whole load of Treats with Ravi MayarRavi Mayar is all together a different kind of Asian man. He's shunned a career as a high flying doctor or a number juggling accountant to take on a career...