University campaign to free Imran Khan
THE UNIVERSITY of Bradford has begun a campaign to free its Chancellor Imran Khan from imprisonment in Pakistan.
Former cricketer Khan is currently under house arrest in Pakistan after he was arrested and charged under anti-terrorism legislation after appearing at...
Brown faces opposition in terror detention limit
PRIME Minister Gordon Brown is facing increased opposition to plans for extending the 28 day limit for holding terror suspects without charge.
The Government are hoping to extend the limit to 58-days but critics, including a number within the...
Evidence appeal in nursing home murders
DETECTIVES investigating the murder of two elderly residents at a Leicester nursing home have appealed to the public for help in tracing a vital piece of evidence.
56-year-old Rashni Badiani and 72-year-old Radhaben Chauhan were found dead in a room...
Call for more Muslim foster carers
CONFLICT in Iraq and Afghanistan has led to a dramatic rise in the numbers of asylum-seeking Muslim children needing foster care in England, a leading independent fostering agency has said.
Pathway Care Group said a dramatic 500% rise in...
Liberty to help challenge student ‘kara’ ban
HUMAN rights group Liberty are to provide legal representation to the family of a Sikh pupil excluded from a South Wales school for wearing the Kara bracelet.
The family of 14-year-old Sarika Singh are to take their case to the...
Mistress stabbed pregnant wife to death
A BIRMINGHAM student stabbed her secret lover’s wife to death in an act of ‘jealousy and desperation’, Manchester Crown Court has heard.
17-year-old Sana Ali was stabbed to death at her home in Bury, Greater Manchester in May this...
Getting ready for the ‘Bhangra-thon’
ORGAINISERS of a marathon dance session are urging charitable Brummies to get involved in aid of Children in Need.
The 12-hour ‘Bhangra-thon’ will take place at the ASRA Building in Smethwick this Friday to raise funds for the BBC...
Halal group defends criticism over Asda stock
A CITY Halal group have moved to defend themselves over criticism levied at supermarket giant Asda by animal rights activists for allowing the group to sell Halal meat at a Birmingham branch.
The National Halal Food Group will sell...
Travel operators ‘dismissing’ meningitis threat
A BIRMINGHAM charity has claimed Hajj pilgrims are being put in danger by some travel operators who are dismissing the importance of being vaccinated against meningitis.
The Association of British Hujjaj UK, based in Birmingham, said some travel operators...
Family pay tribute to nursing home victim
THE FAMILY of one of two women found dead at a Leicester nursing home have spoken of their despair as detectives released the names of the victims.
56-year-old Rashni Badiani and 72-year-old Radhaben Chauhan were found dead in a...
