British South Asian rom com ‘Little English’ hits the big screen with UK cinema...

Director Pravesh Kumar MBE’s romantic comedy Little English is coming to a cinema near you from March 17, as part of a nationwide release and tour following successful screenings on the festival circuit last year. Starring an all-British South Asian...

Royal recognition for life-long Bears fan and youth cricket coach

A life-long Bears fan has been honoured by the Prince of Wales for his dedicated community work during the Covid pandemic and contribution to youth cricket coaching. Tariq Ali – who’s spent 20 years volunteering to help children in the...

Get ready for a bigger and better Ramadan with Asda

This year, Asda is celebrating its biggest Ramadan yet with 150 new product lines, more great deals and an easier shopping experience than ever before across the store. As the holy month approaches, Asda is making it easier for customers...

Birmingham’s Ex Lord Mayor Accused of Bribery

Birmingham’s former lord mayor Mohammed Afzal is facing investigation for election bribery for handing gifs to voters during his campaign. Labour politician Mr Afzal, 78, brought legal action seeking to overturn a result in council elections held in May last year. Mr...

NEW AWARDS LAUNCH TO RECOGNISE INSPIRATIONAL YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS THE REGION

Nominations have opened for the inaugural Inspirational Youth Awards, a ceremony dedicated to honouring exceptional young people from across the West Midlands. Taking place on 29 April 2023, the awards will recognise individuals aged between 16 and 25, who...

Haroon Mota Joins Charity Right as Brand Ambassador

Charity Right is thrilled to announce that Haroon Mota has joined the team as a brand ambassador, hoping to expand the organisation and have maximum impact on the lives of children in need all over the world. Known as the...

Cllr Ian Ward becomes Birmingham Youth Sports Academy Ambassador

Cllr Ian Ward - leader of the Birmingham City Council has continued his support for the Birmingham Youth Sports Academy (BYSA) committing to further support the organisation as an official ambassador. He has had political responsibility for many areas including budgets...

IoD launches initiative to connect and advance British Asians in business

IoD launches initiative to connect and advance British Asians in business The IoD has launched a major initiative to highlight and support the UK’s thriving Asian business community. The British Asian Business Community Special Interest Group (SIG) is led by...

Birmingham Restaurant INDUS Offer

Birmingham’s four-star luxury hotel, Park Regis Birmingham, opened their new flagship Indian restaurant in 2022, INDUS. To celebrate a successful launch, they are offering Asian Today subscribers £10 off their next food bill at the INDUS restaurant to use before the 10th...

Graduate Lands Presenter Gig With BBC’s Asian Network

A University of Wolverhampton alumna and former Miss Brighton has secured a position presenting a BBC radio show.  Shivani Joshi, from Brighton, presented every Sunday in December for BBC’s Asian network. She graduated with a degree in Law in July 2022.  Shivani...

NEW NIGHTSPOT SET TO SHAKE UP BIRMINGHAM’S JEWELLERY QUARTER

A brand new bar, restaurant and late-night venue opened in the Jewellery Quarter  last week, just in time for Christmas. Set to shake up the Birmingham nightlife scene, Tabu Bar & Restaurant brings together Pan Asian cuisine and live...

‘FEED THE FAM’ AT GERMAN DONER KEBAB IN BIRMINGHAM

German Doner Kebab has launched its new ‘Feed the Fam’ promotion exclusively across its Birmingham restaurants, offering an affordable and great tasting dining experience for the whole family. The restaurants located at Birmingham Bull Street, Birmingham Moseley Road, Sutton Coldfield...