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YOUNG patients were bowled over when members of the Pakistan International Cricket Team made a surprise visit to Leicester Royal Infirmary's Children's Hospital. The Pakistan players, who were in Leicester at the beginning of the month for a pre-Test...

BIRMINGHAM based charity Islamic Relief are set to raise more than £4 million for Lebanon refugees embroiled in the Middle East conflict. The worldwide charity will use the money to provide emergency aid including food, water, blankets and medicine....

A BIRMINGHAM all-Muslim female girl group have revealed their excitement at being selected to appear alongside legendary Bee Gees member Robin Gibb at a special concert promoting peace and harmony. Birmingham-based Ulfah Collective, a 14-member group made up of...

England take lead in Pakistan seriePAKISTAN coach Bob Woolmer could all but heap praise on British Asian sensation Monty Panesar after watching the spinner crush the might of his team to give England a 1-0 lead in the Test...

Kickboxing star takes Midland titleIn June this year 17-year-old Birmingham Lightweight Kickboxing sensation Qasim 'The Dream' Nisar took another step in realising his dream of one day being crowned World professional full contact Champion. After already capturing the Junior European...

Steve Bruce on the season aheadFor Steve Bruce the memories of last season's Premiership relegation hurt deeper than anything he has ever experienced in his footballing career. His team experienced their worst run in the Premiership and were made...

Tackling Parental Child AbductionWith parental child abduction within South Asian communities on the rise, we speak to Reunite, a charity dedicated to helping parents dealing with abduction, and one woman who has battled for 7 years to get her...

Destroying Islamic HeritageThe Arabian Peninsula, the cradle of Islam, is being demolished by hardliners. In countries such as Saudi Arabia almost all of the Islamic historical sites are gone, but this is not the first time they have been...

M Night Shyamalan on his new filmM Night Shyamalan is the modern day master of suspense. Think The Sixth Sense, Signs and The Village and you’ll instantly know what we’re talking about. The gifted Hollywood hot-shot is back with...

MC Riz on his own Post 9/11 BluesWhat happens when 9/11 forms the basis for a hip-hop song? Actor-turned-rapper Riz Ahmed reveals all...   For 23-year-old Riz Ahmed, the past year has been one rollercoaster of a ride. His acting break...

  A BIRMINGHAM woman who challenged the racist views of a BNP member on national television has told The Asian Today the party's existence threatens the future of Britain. Bushra Ifran came face to face with the party's press officer, Dr...

A BIRMINGHAM woman who was part of a nine-woman delegation thrown out of Israel on a charitable visit to help the people of Palestine has vowed she will continue her work despite her ordeal. Salma Iqbal, a Respect party member,...