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THE FAMILY and friends of a Birmingham teenager who drowned in a lake whilst trying to retrieve a ball have handed over a 5,000 name petition to city council bosses urging a public inquiry into his death. 19-year-old Mohammed Nasar...

A MIDLAND charity that offers support and help to grieving Muslim families organising funerals for their loved ones has been honoured by the Queen. The Muslim Burial Council of Leicestershire, which has served the city’s Muslim community for the past...

Sunderland swoop in £5m dealMICHAEL Chopra is on his way back to the Premierhsip after reportedly signing for newly-promoted Sunderland. The 23-year-old scored 22 goals for Cardiff City in the Championship last season and will return back to the...

FOUR MEN who failed in an attempt to cause death and destruction on the streets of London just weeks after the 7/7 attacks have been imprisoned for life. Muktar Ibrahim, 29, Yassin Omar, 26, Ramzi Mohammed, 25, and Hussain...

ENGLAND cricketing star Monty Panesar is hoping to spice up the nations favourite crisp after signing for Walkers. He will replace former football star Gary Linekar for the new Chilli and Lemon flavour range – expected to be a hit...

OFFICERS from North Sandwell are visiting mosques, temples and community centres across the West Bromwich, Wednesbury and Tipton to warn about keeping Asian jewellery safe. There have been 14 burglaries since May 1 where jewellery has been stolen and police...

AN INDIAN man wanted in connection with the rape and murder of a British teenager will face trial in Britain after failing in an appeal against extradition. Maninder Pal Singh Kohli was arrested in India in 2004 over the rape...

THE family of a man who died after being taken into police custody have said they are determined to “find out the truth” about what happened to him. 28-year-old Nadeem Khan –known as ‘Dean’ to his family and friends,...

A SECURITY review in underway after a man committed suicide in a packed London courthouse just moments after being found guilty of abusing his young daughter. Ratnasabapathy Anandakumar, 40, drank poison from a coca cola bottle as he stood...

POLICE in Tipton are concerned for the safety and welfare of a local woman who has been missing from home with her two children for several days. Parminder Brar, 25, was last seen on 18 June at her home in...

American Diva is new urban sound in Asian musicLady Ru is a name some may have heard. The American Gujarati is already enjoying UK success following the release of her debut single ‘Chances Are’ with Bhangra legend Channi Singh....

Guest Columnist Tasnim Sheikh offers his viewsAt the end of the Blair era and the commencement of the Brown premiership, Tasnim Sheikh explores the headline achievements of the past and the challenges that lie ahead for the future.   Much was...