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asionix@2017-
Local News
West Midlands in top ten most generous UK counties, reveals ActionAid
Generous members of the local Asian community can give themselves a pat on the back, after a charity identified the West Midlands as one of the most giving UK counties. New research figures released by anti-poverty... -
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THINK BIG PRODIGY LAUNCHES FILM ABOUT SCHIZOPHRENIA
A Birmingham man is developing a short film that looks at the stigma attached to those suffering from schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. Jermaine Pinnock created the educational film help viewers recognise and understand the symptoms... -
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Chancellor shown how University is an economic driver
Birmingham City University showcased its full range of technology and engineering expertise – all geared up to support the regional and national economies – to its Chancellor Anita Ward. Councillor Ward, who is also Lord Mayor... -
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Government should cure ‘shocking’ exam scandal by encouraging ‘healthy’ Young Enterprise in schools
Young children may benefit more from learning under the wing of professionals, rather than straining to pass secondary school exams, says business and education organisation. Young Enterprise believes that gaining skills such as global thinking and... -
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LEICESTER TEMPLE DONATES FUND FOR RESEARCH CENTRE
Representatives of the Shree Sanatan Mandir presented a £1001 cheque to the University of Leicester, to help fund a modern research centre at a hospital. The cheque was given by the President and trustees at a... -
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STUDENT RELEASED AFTER TERRORISM ARREST AT LOCAL AIRPORT
A student was arrested at Birmingham Airport, suspected of carrying a document that was likely to be used by someone preparing an act of terrorism. The 22 year old Pakistani national was arrested on 19th December,... -
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SPARKHILL TRADER PROSECUTED FOR SELLING FAKE DESIGNER CLOTHING
A trader who sold fake designer clothes from his stall will have to sell his house in order to pay a £60,000 fine, or face 20 months in jail. Zaheer Ahmed, from Sparkhill, was found guilty... -
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GUNMAN IMPRISONED FOR LIFE FOR CAR PARK ROW MURDER
A gunman who shot a businessman and his nephew in an argument over parking eight years ago, has been imprisoned for life. Mohammed Ayub Khan shot and killed Amarjit Singh, 52 and his 32 year old... -
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MIDLANDS MEN ARRESTED FOR LOCAL MOSQUE THREAT
Two Midlands-based men have been arrested following a bomb threat made against the Birmingham Central Mosque on Facebook. A 25 year old man was arrested at his home in Rugeley, Staffordshire and after being held in... -
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INDIAN CITIZEN BANNED FROM JOINING WIFE IN UK UNDER NEW IMMIGRATION RULES
An Indian national will not be able to move back to the UK to join his family in Leicester, following the dismissal of a legal challenge he and his wife put forward against the new rule...