Teenage Girl Missing Since Christmas Eve

The family of a teenage girl who was reported missing on Christmas Eve are extremely concerned about her. Amina Abdulqadir, 15 years-old was last seen in the Mere Road area of Highfields, Leicester almost two weeks ago. The family and police...

A Safe Space For Punjabi Men With Their Mental Health

Mental health can be difficult for anyone but in some communities, it is harder to gain help than others. An organisation has been set in response to 'a need for a safe space for Punjabi men' to talk openly about...

Banish The Blues And Go Green

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is urging the region to go #BlueMondayGreen and banish the blues on what is reputedly one of the most miserable days of the year. The depressing effects of post-Christmas bills and debt, long cold nights...

Leicester Pair Tricked People in an eBay Scam

Two fraudsters involved in an eBay scam tricked their victims into paying for vehicles that did not exist. Some victims forked out thousands on seven vehicles, losing their savings in the scam and others had loaned money to buy the...

The New Year’s Honours list has been announced – Have a look who made...

The New Year Honours list recognises the achievements and service of people across the UK, from all walks of life. With the Birthday honours, the New Year’s Honours list is the most significant announcement of civilian and military gallantry awards. The...

Medical Student Who Passed Away In His Sleep

A funeral has been held for a medical student in Birmingham who tragically died in his sleep at his university campus. The fun, friendly student Jazib Ahmad, aged 18, was a promising medical student. His death has been a shock among...

NHS doctor has sexual assault conviction quashed

Dr Rajeshkumar (Raj) Mehta, a respected senior NHS General Practitioner in Birmingham, has had his conviction for sexual assault on a patient quashed by the Court of Appeal after new evidence came to light showing the patient to have...

Man Has Face Slashed

Police and paramedics were called to Washwood Heath Road on Sunday 22 December after a man was slashed in the face with a knife. The man, aged 43, was given treatment at the scene by paramedics before being taken to...

Wolverhampton Gurdwara celebrates Guru Nanak’s 550th anniversary with £5,550 donation to Barnardo’s

Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Wolverhampton has donated a generous £5,550 to Barnardo’s to mark the 550th anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. The celebration was attended by over 4,000 people, which included...

Major research project aims to improve treatment for individuals with polycystic ovary syndrome

A major £2.4 million research project is underway at the University of Birmingham aimed at improving treatment for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS affects at least ten percent of all women and causes irregular periods and difficulties trying...

Wolverhampton Restaurant Named The Best In The Harden’s Guide

A Wolverhampton restaurant named as one of the best in the UK. Bilash was highlighted in the Harden’s Best Restaurants Guide 2020. The Michelin rated restaurant located at 2 Cheapside,  offers a combination of traditional and contemporary Bangladeshi cuisine. Bilash, which employs...

Terrifying Moment Shop Owner Robbed

A terrified shopkeeper was robbed in broad daylight and threatened with a eight-inch knife. Owner Jeevan Rasiaa, 41, said he was alone in the Bestwood shop when two masked men walked in. The robbers made off with around £500 from the till,...