Hindu’s rejoice as sacred Shambo is saved
HUNDREDS of British Hindu’s who campaigned to save a bull scheduled for slaughter after testing positive for TB are rejoicing today after a High Court judge branded the government order “unlawful”.
The bull, named Shambo, had faced an uncertain future...
‘Changing Room’ makeover for Asian support group
CHILDREN with disabilities at Sandwell Asian Family Support Service are enjoying spruced up surroundings after a 'Changing Rooms'-style make-over.
Local firm Unifix were set a one-day deadline to completely redecorate a room at the service's Smethwick centre.
A team of...
Birmingham student denies murder
A BIRMINGHAM student has pleaded not guilty in the murder of a pregnant teenager.
22-year-old Harmohinder Kaur Saghera, of Solihull, West Midlands, is accused of killing 17-year-old Sana Ali who was stabbed to death in her Bury home on 11...
Holidaymakers warned about health hazards
A BIRMINGHAM charity has launched its pre-travel health and safety campaign to raise awareness amongst British holidaymakers.
Senior doctors from The Association of British Hujjaj said there was a growing problem with widespread ignorance amongst holidaymakers of the necessity...
South Asians warned of Hepatitis C risk
A NEW campaign has been launched to make the South Asian community more aware of Hepatitis C.
Although hepatitis C can affect anyone campaigners say there is emerging evidence that the virus, which can be contracted through infected blood, is...
ER star turns real-life Doctor!
SHE has found fame playing a doctor on the small screen, now Leicester’s very own Parminder Nagra has become the real thing after she was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Leicester.
The 32-year-old, who shot to...
Appeal in Asian jewellery heist
DETECTIVES in Stoke-on-Trent are appealing for help from jewellers and members of the Asian community in tracing thousands of pounds worth of jewellery stolen in a burglary in Stoke-on-Trent in May this year.
Eight European males entered a jewellery shop in...
Family want public inquiry over lake death
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...
Royal approval for Muslim funeral support team
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...
Life terms for 21/7 bomb plotters
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...
