Pakistan Military Plane Crashes Killing 18

A Pakistani military plane has crashed into a residential area killing at least 18 people, most of them on the ground. Troops and police cordoned off the residential area near the garrison city of Rawalpindi. Five soldiers, including two army pilots,...

South Asian Heritage Month Launch

London, Monday 22nd July – The concept launch of South Asian Heritage Month was held at the House of Commons. The British South Asian community make up 3 million of the UK population, with 1 in every 20 people...

Mayor to host intergenerational Cricket Cup at Edgbaston

Andy Street has announced that he is to host an intergenerational Cricket Cup at Edgbaston later this year in the wake of England’s thrilling World Cup triumph. The Mayor of the West Midlands, who is himself a big cricket fan,...

Dr Haseena Lockhat – Steps down as Chair of Mosaic WM after 12 years

Dr Haseena Lockhat talks about the importance of inspirational relatebale role models for the young as she steps down as chair of Mosaic-West Midlands. After 12 years at Mosaic WM, Dr Haseena Lockhat has taken the decision to step down...

Cannock’s Chase Park sold for £1.45m

The home of Cannock Cricket & Hockey Club has been sold for £1.45 million. The site was bought during an online auction last night but the identity of the buyer was not revealed. Bidding started at around £600,000 at 3.50pm before...

LegoLand discovery centre marks Peaky Blinders new series

A miniature Lego version of the famous Garrion Tavern from the Peaky Blinders has arrived in Birmingham- to coincide with the premiere of season 5 in the city centre. The model of the public house has been created in Lego...

It’s heating up in Harborne

Our very own Graphic Designer and on the side Journalist - Anil Singh Gill brings his Food & Drink Reviews to The Asian Today, bringing all the news from hot restaurants to cool bars and everything in between.     The Leafy...

Can you really have an amicable divorce?

Sangeeta Kohli Bio: I am a solicitor based in the Family Law team at Irwin Mitchell in Birmingham. I specialise in all aspects of family law including divorce, financial matters arising from a divorce or the breakdown of a relationship and...

BYSA PLAYERS AWARDS DINNER 2019

Birmingham Youth Sports Academy celebrating 17 years of voluntary contribution to community sports, but it does not stop there. 2019 End of Seasons Awards Dinner was held at Tipu Sultan, Birmingham were over 200 people attended the awards dinner...

Wolverhampton railway station development hits new heights

The Wolverhampton Interchange project has hit new heights this week with the completion of the roof on phase one of the new railway station. Contractors Galliford Try finished laying the foundations in February, following the demolition of the former British...

Brilliant case studies of BAME entrepreneurs

New figures from the Start Up Loans Programme show that of the £500 million lent to UK small businesses since it was set up in 2012, over a fifth - 22% - of which went to applicants from Black,...

Green Sisters Ltd/ Geeta & Reena Salhan shortlisted as finalist for the 7th British...

Three hundred of the most remarkable British Indians are shortlisted as finalistsfor the 7th British Indian Awards 2019. They received hundreds of nominations throughout the country. The awards recognise a wide range of achievements. These include people from the...