Sandwell College bolsters commitment to creative students with new partnership

Creative students from Sandwell College will now have the chance to work with esteemed industry experts including BBC Music Introducing and the Welsh National Opera, thanks to a new partnership between the college and the National Skills Academy –...

Owner of Shisha Bar Prosecuted

The owner of a shisha bar in Leicester has been fined for smoking in his own establishment. Bhavik Chavda, the director of Embassy Lounge by Bharaja, was caught smoking with other men, in a shelter at the back by Officials...

Bravery Award For Lorry Driver

A lorry driver who rescued a woman trapped in her burning car on the M1 which exploded seconds later, has been given a bravery award for his heroic actions. John Rastrick from Chesterfield risked his own life to save Pari...

Inspiring Individuals across the UK are shortlisted for the 8th British Muslim Awards 2020

Three hundred of the most remarkable British Muslims are shortlisted as finalists for the 8th British Muslim Awards 2020 after hundreds of nominations across the country. The award exists to recognise a wide range of achievements from inspiring individuals....

Amanda Holden, Anita Rani and Michelle Keegan all support British Red Cross campaign to...

As survey reveals almost half of women admit they own too many clothes  Over a third of women admit the amount of clothes they own makes them feel guilty 70% of women admitted they have bought a piece of...

Two Commonwealth Games To Be Held In India

Two of Birmingham's Commonwealth games could be held in India in 2022. Shooting and archery could be held in India months before the eagerly anticipated sporting extravaganza takes place. Birmingham's Commonwealth Games, set to take place in 2022 in the second...

New EE Advert With Bastille In Birmingham New Street

A new mobile advert for EE, featuring Bastille has put Birmingham New Street in a brand-new light. Network provider EE launched a new campaign across the country, debuting a brand-new advert during ITV2's Love Island. The ad was filmed at Birmingham...

Major Fire Burned Down African Village Restaurant

West Midlands Fire Service was called out to a blazing fire at the African Village restaurant in Perry Barr on Tuesday 14 January which was previously known as the Old Crown and Cushion pub. West Midlands Fire Service said, “A...

FAMILY OF HARROW THREE-YEAR-OLD WITH RARE GENETIC DISORDER APPEAL FOR MORE ASIAN STEM CELL...

The family of a “cheeky” three-year-old from Harrow, diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, are appealing for more people of Asian descent to sign up as stem cell donors. Working with blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan, the family want...

NEW YEAR – NEW YOU – NEW GOALS

As we enter 2020, we look back at last year’s goals, did you achieve all, any, or none? Most people start to think about new year resolution and make all sorts of promises to themselves and others about how they...

Children’s charity calls for businesses to be big hearted

Birmingham-based children’s charity, Little Hearts Matter, is calling for businesses to be big hearted and support a new initiative. Taking place on 14 February 2020, the Edgbaston-based charity will launch an initiative named Big Hearted Friday. The day will aim to...

Search is on to find unsung heroes

The search is on for the unsung heroes of the West Midlands who are making a difference to other people’s lives. Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street has launched the region’s first Community Champion awards, calling on residents to...