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Well-known and aspiring artists from across England last night showcased their talents as part of a vibrant South Asian music festival. The Birmingham Thyagaraja Festival, which this year coincides with the UK-India Year of Culture, saw...

Today’s children go on twice as many foreign holidays as their parents did Travel to destinations outside Europe has increased 70% since 1997 A fifth (19%) of parents prefer to take their children ‘travelling’ rather than...

Coach and Russell & Bromley will open stores on the Upper East Mall alongside the likes of Michael Kors, Whistles, Ted Baker and Diesel. A Ben Sherman store is also set to open at the recently...

Two new acquisitions of Islamic artefacts take pride of place at the heart of new displays in the Faith in Birmingham Gallery at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, following a multi-faith launch event held recently.  ...

The Independence and National Day Reception was held in Royale Suite Banqueting Hall, Perry Barr, Birmingham. The Lord Lieutenant of West Midlands Mr. John Crabtree, OBE represented HM the Queen. Moreover, Lord Mayor of Birmingham Councillor...

The High Court has ruled in favour of Mohamed Ali Harrath, founder of Islam Channel, by ordering a pro-Israel organisation to pay £140,000 in damages for libel. Sir David Eady of the High Court of Justice...

Children’ education pioneer, Malala Yousafzai has earned herself a place at Oxford University after she completes year 13 at college. The courageous 19-year-old receives the prestigious place almost 5 tears after an assassination attempt by the...

Research reveals that 6% of smartphone reliant Brits see their phone as ‘an extra limb’, with 29% unable to go more than an hour without checking it and 23% recognising they are addicted to their devices....

The University of Birmingham has been recognised as a centre of excellence in cybersecurity for another five years. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), part of GCHQ, is the UK’s authority on cyber security. It combines...

The Imam wa Amal Special Recognition award for outstanding contribution to Islam and Muslims was given to Mohammad Zafran BEM at last night’s Muslim News Awards at the Marriot Hotel.   More than 150,000 individuals were...