CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SAATHI HOUSE-BIRMINGHAM
Over the last year to mark Saathi House’s 40thanniversary, we embarked on collecting stories and photographs of twenty individuals who have used Saathi House over the past 40 years. We have collected stories from some of the first service...
Imam Jailed for Raping Teenager
An imam who raped a teenager during 'spiritual healing' was jailed for 15 years and slammed by a judge as being “a fraud, a charlatan and a disgrace to your religion”.
Komar Uddin (68) wept in the dock at Leicester Crown...
Woman Found Ablaze Takes Her Own Life
A 30-year-old woman whose body was found ablaze in the garden of her £1 million home, prompted police to launch a murder investigation, took her own life, an inquest heard.
Gurpreet Kaur was found dead on October 10, 2016, next to...
Wholesaler Market Traders in Dispute with City Council
Birmingham City Council are investigating a series of complaints from traders on the Wholesale Market.
Ten traders have formed their own breakaway federation to try to argue for better terms when the market moves to Witton this month.
The traders have...
Drunk Driver Injuries Mother with Baby
A mother and her six-month-old baby boy were pushed against a wall after a drunk driver mounted on the pavement and slammed into them.
The “despicable” incident happened on the evening of October 14 last year in Belgrave Road as pedestrians were...
FA cup final Chelsea V Arsenal womens cup
It will not be easy for Emma Hayes to enjoy the post-match party given she struggled to get to her feet to celebrate any of the goals, but Chelsea’s manager could be heading into maternity leave by leading her...
Wolverhampton Mum in Britain’s Best Home Cook Show
A Wolverhampton mum starred in the new BBC programme Britain's Best Home Cookto find the nation's finest home cook.
Dipa Jakhu, age 44, appeared on the BBC One television on May 3, battling against nine other wannabe cooks to take...
BYSA gala charity dinner 2018 – A Huge Success
On the 4thMay 2018 The Birmingham Youth Sports Academy (BYSA) once again celebrated its 16thYear at their 5thGala Charity Dinner which was non-other than amazing to describe the event over 500 people were in attendance from special guests, sponsors,...
Who is Standing For Birmingham’s Local Elections
There have been some important changes made to Birmingham City Council elections.
This is the first time that Birmingham City Council residents will have the chance to vote in an ‘all out’ election.
There will not be another ballot until 2022.
The...
Entrance to Small Heath Park Daubed with Racist Graffiti
A local community group has hit out after racist graffiti was painted at the entrance to Small Heath Park off Waverley Road and on the brick wall of a property on Tennyson Road.
Just hours before it was discovered on...
Millionaire Dhillan Bhardwaj On Rich Kids Go Skint
After taking part in a TV experiment a young millionaire from Loughborough has experienced a complete lifestyle change living with a mum-of-five on benefits.
Dhillan Bhardwaj, 21, who made his first million when he was just 16, designing clothes for celebrities will...
Siblings With Severe Nut Allergy Told To Sit In Loo by Emirates Crew
A brother and sister who flew from Birmingham Aiport were told by Emirates cabin crew to 'sit in the loo' after informing flight staff over their severe nut allergies at 36,000 feet.
Shannen Sahota, 24, and Sundeep, 33, were made...
