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Chairman says ‘I do’ to the London Marathon
The Founder and Chairman of Wakefield based SingleMuslim.com and humanitarian charity Penny Appeal Adeem Younis, joined 40,000 others to run the London Marathon at the weekend, to raise £100,000 for a unique cause: to raise money...2017-04-26 2170 0 -
Woman with ‘butterfly wing’ skin aims to live life to the fullest
Assya Shabir from Birmingham was born with the rare genetic skin condition, epidermolysis bullosa, which means is skin is prone to tearing and blistering at the lightest touch. She defied doctors – who told her parents...2017-04-25 3192 0 -
What do Asda mums have to say about getting ready for Ramadan?
Ramadan preparation every year is an integral part of the lives of Muslims in the UK, but when you come to think of it; abstaining from food and water for 16 to 17 hours a day...2017-04-25 2637 0 -
Just one Black Country MP votes against the so-called ‘Snooper’s Charter’ – Why so little opposition?
Black Country MP David Winnick is just one of two Labour MPs across the country to vote against the controversial Investigatory Powers Act Despite its argument for staying ahead of the terrorist threat, Winnick defends human...2017-04-25 2315 0 -
Workplace autonomy’s positive effects on well-being and job satisfaction
New research into workplace culture has found that employees with higher levels of autonomy in their work reported positive effects on their overall well-being and higher levels of job satisfaction. Researchers at the University of Birmingham...2017-04-25 1899 0 -
Ambulances respond more slowly in summer and winter – study
Ambulance response times in London worsen when air temperatures rise or fall beyond certain limits in summer and winter, according to a new study. Services are vulnerable to disruptions from both hot and cold weather, with...2017-04-25 2262 0 -
Birmingham family inspired to support charity art installation
A charity art installation set to make Brindleyplace awash with colour is inspiring Birmingham families to donate as they remember loved ones lost. A local family who were supported by Birmingham’s St Mary’s Hospice in 2016...2017-04-20 1999 0 -
Brummies band together to feed homeless in city
On Saturday 8th April, local individuals, charities and organisations joined forces to provide food, clothes, live music and free haircuts for the homeless in Birmingham. On the day the far-right EDL demonstrate in the city...2017-04-20 2269 0 -
Charity Pioneer Shamim Mahmood looses battle with cancer
Many have paid homage to the founder of charity, Jannat ul Firdous, after she lost her rigorous battle with cancer during the Easter weekend. Thousands of mourners flocked to the humanitarian‘s funeral, held at Birmingham Central...2017-04-18 2489 0 -
Community responds to Britain First’s invasion of Alum Rock bookstore
The far right group members filmed themselves in the store in Alum Rock whilst aggressively accusing the owner of selling “extremist literature”. The barrage of abuse inflicted on the unsuspecting shop owner was due to an...2017-04-18 2460 0