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Police get tough on begging in Birmingham city centre
Police in Birmingham city centre are getting tough on begging with the help of five-and-a-half thousand pounds of funding from the Proceeds of Crime Act. The cash is being pumped into an initiative which gives people...2014-09-29 2088 0 -
Coventry graduate’s intergalactic idea gets Branson backing
An aerospace technology graduate from Coventry University has won backing from Richard Branson for an idea which could dramatically cut the cost of launching a mini satellite for space research. Phillip Keane saw off competition from...2014-09-29 1937 0 -
CCTV clues in unprovoked attack in Birmingham
CCTV of three men police want to speak to in connection with an unprovoked assault in Birmingham has been released. Detectives investigating the attack, which happened on the night England played Italy in the World Cup,...2014-09-29 2097 0 -
ECB recruits Andy Hurry and Raph Brandon for key roles at the National Cricket Performance Centre
Hurry to oversee England Development Programme with Brandon heading up Sports Science and Medicine team The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today announced two new appointments at the National Cricket Performance Centre at Loughborough University....2014-09-23 2120 0 -
Sonam Kapoor Q&A
Q: Rekha played your role in the original Khoobsurat, did you find any inspiration from her? A: People are drawing comparisons, obviously, but I can never be as good as her, and this is not just...2014-09-23 2407 0 -
Security operation begins ahead of Conservative Party Conference
A security operation begins this week in Birmingham as West Midlands Police prepare for the Conservative Party Conference on Sunday (28 September). The operation has been months in the planning and has involved close working with...2014-09-23 1878 0 -
Police set to recognise unsung heroes
West Midlands Association of Muslim Police (WMAMP) is set to honour officers and community members who have gone above and beyond to improve the lives of local people. Young people, business leaders, officers and community groups...2014-09-23 2233 0 -
Smart meters could cause conflict for housemates, study shows
Arguments about whose turn it is to do the washing up, negotiating rights to the TV remote control and disputes over noise — as many students returning to university for the new academic year are about...2014-09-23 2343 0 -
Sloppy security behind 5,000 car crimes a year – new campaign urges drivers to lock out thieves
A new vehicle crime campaign has been launched by West Midlands Police urging motorists to “check your fob has done its job”. The crime prevention push comes as latest figures estimate more than 5,000 vehicles in...2014-09-23 2037 0 -
CANADA’S FIRST AND ONLY BHANGRA LIVE BAND
Canadian based Bhangra band Enkarma’s second album #enkarmafied has done exceptionally well in the first few days of launching. The album hit the number 2 spot in the world itunes chart in under 12 hours and...2014-09-23 2240 0
