Tragedy Hit-and-Run in Washwood Heath
A female pedestrian was killed in a suspected hit-and-run on Washwood Heath Road yesterday afternoon (Tuesday 5 April). The woman described as "sweet and kind-hearted" died at the scene after she was struck by a vehicle.
Police are still searching...
Taxi Driver Jailed After Violent Attack on Wife
A taxi driver from Washwood Heath violently attacked his wife twice in the same day Yasir Mehmood shoved the victim's head up against a wall, kicked her repeatedly on the floor and grabbed her by the throat during the...
Together for Ramadan
Asda celebrates a Ramadan to remember with a bespoke tasting menu created by Salma of @SalmasRecipes
Ramadan is going to be particularly special this year, as people around the country prepare to celebrate, breaking their fasts together with the whole...
Oscar Win For British Pakistan Actor Riz Ahmed
British Pakistan Actor Riz Ahmed has won his first Oscar for Best Short Film (Live Action) for The Long Goodbye with Aneil Karia.
Accepting the award, Ahmed said: “In such divided times, we believe that the role of story is...
Warwickshire Cricket Board launch extended Ramadan Midnight Cricket League
Warwickshire Cricket Board (WCL) is building on the success of its Midnight Ramadan Cricket League, which launched last summer, by developing a new adult tournament which is open for registration.
Over three weeks of Ramadan, the opening times of the...
Open Letter: The Not-So-Diverse Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022
We, like many from our City’s diverse communities, were over the moon when Birmingham was awarded the 2022 Commonwealth Games. The stated ambition was that these would be the “Diversity Games”; with a lasting legacy from the Government, the...
Club Owner Has Cooling System Ripped Out Without Permission
The owner of club Nach Nach is facing ruins after the cooling system he relies on to keep the beer at its chilled best was ripped out without his permission.
Imran Patel opened his first nightclub venture, in Leicester City...
Parents Praise Law Graduate Daughter Who Died of Brain Tumour
Last month a young graduate Amani Liaquat passed away with a rare and aggressive brain tumour has been described as a 'hardworking and resilient" woman by her grieving parents.
Amani, 23, had her whole life in front of her when...
Have a Ramadan to Remember with Asda
This year, Asda are preparing to celebrate their biggest Ramadan yet with more great deals, more of your favourite products, and an easier shopping experience than ever. As we can finally celebrate Sehris and Iftars together again, look no...
Victim Found Dead In Car With Gunshot Wound
A man found with fatal injuries in a car in Saltley has been named as Muhammed Sohail.
Sohail, 25 years-old was found in a car in Wright Road at around 12.45am on Saturday morning (February 19), paramedics pronounced him dead...
