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A bronze statue honouring the ‘unmeasurable’ contribution of Sikh soldiers, during the First World War, has been commissioned to mark the centenary of the end of the conflict. The statue is 10ft high and will be...

As the NHS launches the biggest recruitment drive in its 70 year history, new research has shown the special place that its staff hold in the nation’s heart. Nurses and doctors top a public poll as...

Sense International’s recent ‘My Turn to Learn’ appeal raised over half a million pounds – including a £216k contribution in UK Aid Match funding from the Government. The global charity will use these donations to deliver...

A group of women have joined forces with fashion experts at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in order to create a range of contemporary headscarves and hijabs, which are inspired by rare Asian textile samples. ...

Shabana Hussain has been shortlisted for the Freelancer of the Year Awards 2018. Shabana founded her Business in 2015 and in just two and a half years, she has booked over 70 jobs that range from...

After a fantastic launch in London, Tolly Boy rice was in Birmingham recently to promote its exciting new campaign. Celebrating the work of 20 African and Bangladeshi community groups from across the UK as part of...

The world of professional boxing has produced its fair share of sugary superstars, including Sugar Ray Robinson, Sugar Shane Mosley and Sugar Ray Leonard. Now, meet Mussab Abubaker, the Birmingham Boxer, who runs his own sweet...

Artists Champion Ethical Trade and Consumerism Today Through Stories of Empire A new exhibition Slaves of Fashion: New Works by The Singh Twins, highlights current debates around ethical trade and consumerism through an exploration of the...

Thousands of Muslims attended a huge Eid celebration in Small Heath Park, Birmingham. Eid prayers are normally said in mosques, however in recent years, with Eid falling in the summer, organisers have held morning prayers in...

Acorns Children’s Hospice have announced the appointment of East End Foods Plc Director and Company Secretary, Dr Jason Wouhra OBE as a Patron for the charity. Dr Wouhra will take up the official role at Acorns,...