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Player ‘shocked’ at new accusationsPAKISTAN bowler Mohammad Asif is embroiled in yet another doping scandal after it was revealed he failed a random drugs test during the Indian Premier League. The 25-year-old, who played from the Delhi Daredevils during the...

Families of nursing home victims speak outTHE FAMILIES of two women murdered in their beds at a Leicester nursing home last November have spoken about their pain. Rashmi Badiani, 56, and Radhaben Chauhan, 72, were attacked and killed as they...

Nathan Mann guilty of ‘cowardly attack’A MAN who killed two “defenceless” women at a Leicester nursing home has pleaded guilty to murder. 20-year-old Nathan Mann attacked and killed Rashmi Badiani, 56, and Radhaben Chauhan, 72, as they slept in their...

September deadline for £40,000 cash injectionA PIONEERING project that helps disabled young people in one of the poorest parts of Birmingham is facing closure because of lack of money. Inclusion Connect has been changing the lives of disabled youngsters in...

Woman aided 21/7 bomber’s burka escapeTHE FIANCEE of failed July 21 bomber Yassin Omar has been jailed for three years today after she admitted providing him with her mother’s burka to help his audacious escape from police. Fardosa Abdullahi,...

Facility to be used by patients and staffA NEW Muslim prayer room has been opened at Birmingham’s City Hospital. Trust Chair Sue Davis and Chief Executive John Adler opened the new Wudu and Salat facility last Friday in the Birmingham...

Surprise award for Mohammed HanifAN officer from West Midlands Police has received a prestigious award for his work with Birmingham’s Pakistani community. Temporary Chief Inspector Mohammed Hanif was presented with the surprise award at a public meeting by the...

Singer helps inspire Asian kids into footballASIAN Bhangra artist H Dhami delivered a coaching session to Lodge Primary School to use his iconic figure to inspire the youngsters to get into football and help implement the FA’s Vision and...

Monthly Health Heartlands HospitalUnfortunately, there are several types of bacteria or viruses that have the potential to cause meningitis. Fortunately, there are many signals for you to look out for and once diagnosed, treatment is available. Meningitis is infection of...

Music producer brings R&B to the Asian music sceneMusic producer Khiza knows the British Asian music scene like the back of his hand. During his 10 years in the business he’s seen the highs and the lows of an...

Sonu Niigaam honours a South Asian legendThis month the legendary Mohammed Rafi will be brought to life once again. 28 years after Rafi’s death Indian singer Sonu Niigaam will embark on his own personal journey to honour the world’s...

Entire ban to be contested, says legal repSHOAIB Akhtar has appealed for the second time against his five year ban despite it being reduced to 18 months. The Pakistan fast bowler is seeking to overturn the initial ban imposed on...