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Forced marriages – Parents will Face Jail
By Maesam Khan A young woman with learning difficulties and mental health needs was living happily with her mum and sister. Her family wants to arrange her marriage to a man who has come over from...2012-06-18 2504 0 -
Young offender Puts one to Death
By Maesam Khan: A Small Heath man who suffered a serious head injury after being assaulted on Friday, June 1 afternoon, has died in hospital. The 21-year-old had been on a life support machine since the...2012-06-18 2124 0 -
Bristol Allows scattering of Hindu Ashes
Hindus have applauded City of Bristol in United Kingdom for considering River Avon as possible site for dispersing cremated remains of Hindus. Bristol’s Lord Mayor Peter Main was quoted as saying that providing a consecrated site...2012-06-18 2229 0 -
Wedding Jewellery at home – an open offer to crimials
BY MAESAM KHAN: Wedding traditions and customs vary greatly between cultures, religions, ethnic groups, countries, and social classes. Most wedding ceremonies involve an exchange of wedding vows by the couple, presentation of a symbolic gift to...2012-06-18 2218 0 -
Petrol thief jailed after fleeing to New York
A petrol thief who drove away from West Midlands’ forecourts owing hundreds of pounds was traced by police lying low in downtown New York. Javid Hussain, from Bordesley Green, skipped bail whilst detectives investigated 19 fuel...2012-06-18 2055 0 -
Putting Faith Into The Community
A Faith Watch group, the first of its kind in the West Midlands, has been launched as part of a pilot scheme to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.The Faith Watch scheme in Washwood Heath, Birmingham, currently...2012-06-18 2184 0 -
A Sex Attacker – A Royal Guest?
By Maesam Khan: A convicted sex attacker stood just yards away from Queen on Diamond jubilee celebrations. Harbinder Singh Rana, 52, guest of Prince Charles on Spirit of Chartwell, belongs to Walsall area near Birmingham. He...2012-06-18 2257 0 -
Zesh Rehman – continuing to Break Down More Barriers
British Muslim, Zesh Rehman, 28, was told that his Asian background would prevent him from making a career in football but the former Premier League defender has proved anything is possible and is now inspiring a new...2012-06-18 2209 0 -
Jobless figures proof that business is working hard
Business leaders in the West Midlands hit back at William Hague and Eric Pickles after the number of jobless in the region fell for the second month running. The foreign secretary had said that bosses should...2012-06-13 2376 0 -
Birmingham must push ahead with reform
Birmingham must continue its campaign for devolved power from Westminster despite the rejection of an elected city mayor, say business leaders. While regretting the decision, Birmingham Chamber of Commerce said the ‘no’ vote should not be...2012-06-13 2264 0
