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Police release images of suspectsA BIRMINGHAM jeweller was kidnapped and driven at knifepoint to his jewellery shop in a horrifying ordeal police have revealed. The 62-year-old man, who has not been named, was ambushed by three men as he...

Stars gear up for London music showpieceTHE BBC Asian Network has teamed up with the London Mela for another year as media partner. The Mela – the biggest Asian cultural event in Britain – will take place in Gunnersbury Park...

Board will not provide help to bowlerTHE PAKISTAN Cricket Board has told Mohammed Asif he will not have their support as he fights yet another drugs scandal. It was revealed yesterday the 25-year-old failed a random drugs test during the...

Player ‘shocked’ at new accusationsPAKISTAN bowler Mohammad Asif is embroiled in yet another doping scandal after it was revealed he failed a random drugs test during the Indian Premier League. The 25-year-old, who played from the Delhi Daredevils during the...

Families of nursing home victims speak outTHE FAMILIES of two women murdered in their beds at a Leicester nursing home last November have spoken about their pain. Rashmi Badiani, 56, and Radhaben Chauhan, 72, were attacked and killed as they...

Nathan Mann guilty of ‘cowardly attack’A MAN who killed two “defenceless” women at a Leicester nursing home has pleaded guilty to murder. 20-year-old Nathan Mann attacked and killed Rashmi Badiani, 56, and Radhaben Chauhan, 72, as they slept in their...

September deadline for £40,000 cash injectionA PIONEERING project that helps disabled young people in one of the poorest parts of Birmingham is facing closure because of lack of money. Inclusion Connect has been changing the lives of disabled youngsters in...

Woman aided 21/7 bomber’s burka escapeTHE FIANCEE of failed July 21 bomber Yassin Omar has been jailed for three years today after she admitted providing him with her mother’s burka to help his audacious escape from police. Fardosa Abdullahi,...

Facility to be used by patients and staffA NEW Muslim prayer room has been opened at Birmingham’s City Hospital. Trust Chair Sue Davis and Chief Executive John Adler opened the new Wudu and Salat facility last Friday in the Birmingham...

Surprise award for Mohammed HanifAN officer from West Midlands Police has received a prestigious award for his work with Birmingham’s Pakistani community. Temporary Chief Inspector Mohammed Hanif was presented with the surprise award at a public meeting by the...

Singer helps inspire Asian kids into footballASIAN Bhangra artist H Dhami delivered a coaching session to Lodge Primary School to use his iconic figure to inspire the youngsters to get into football and help implement the FA’s Vision and...

Monthly Health Heartlands HospitalUnfortunately, there are several types of bacteria or viruses that have the potential to cause meningitis. Fortunately, there are many signals for you to look out for and once diagnosed, treatment is available. Meningitis is infection of...