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Sultana Tafadar is the first hijab-clad criminal barrister to be appointed to the Queen’s Council.
Sultana Tafadar, a hijab-wearing criminal barrister, was named Queen’s Counsel. Her Letters Patent were given to her at the Palace of Westminster, and again with her peers at the Royal Courts of Justice. Ms Tafadar is...2022-03-27 1087 0 -
Sandeep Sandhu, a West Bromwich kabaddi legend, shot ten times in an alleged assassination plot
Sandeep Singh Sandhu was stabbed ten times while watching a sport in Mallian Khurd, Punjab, on 14th March 2022. The audience at the kabaddi match were seen surging towards the area where Mr Sandhu sat, according...2022-03-27 1832 0 -
Lloyds bank closures including Smethwick High Street
The Lloyds Banking Group is closing 60 locations, such as on Smethwick High Street. Due to an increase in digital banking, Lloyds Banking Group has announced the closure of 60 bank locations, comprising two in the...2022-03-24 585 0 -
COVENTRY-BASED TRAIN DRIVER DANIELLE CELEBRATES AN IMPRESSIVE 40 YEARS ON THE RAILWAY
COVENTRY-BASED TRAIN DRIVER DANIELLE CELEBRATES AN IMPRESSIVE 40 YEARS ON THE RAILWAY After kick-starting her career in the railway industry back in 1981, it’s fair to say that West Midlands Trains’ Birmingham New Street train driver,...2022-03-24 1679 0 -
Leading National Muslim Charity Seeks Local Partners to Tackle Soaring Poverty Levels
The cost-of-living crisis has led to a huge growth in demand from Muslims in need across the UK. Applications to the National Zakat Foundation’s Hardship Fund, for essentials like food and clothes, has soared by more than...2022-03-24 1242 0 -
Forum Birmingham announces global names and further investment as music industry bounces back
One of the UK’s newest venues and club spaces has announced a series of major new shows along with further investment in its historic building, in line with the music and night-time industries welcoming fans back...2022-03-24 1665 0 -
Together for Ramadan
Ramadan is going to be particularly special this year, as people around the country prepare to celebrate, breaking their fasts together with the whole family for the first time since 2019. Asda is excited to help...2022-03-22 1792 0 -
Birmingham Metro Bankers Turn Chefs to Cook for the Homeless
The UK’s community bank, Metro Bank, gives every colleague a Day to Amaze – essentially a paid day off to support a local charity or good cause. Colleagues from Metro Bank’s Birmingham store decided to use their Day...2022-03-22 1654 0 -
Excel London to host 20,000 Muslims for a celebration of food, shopping and culture
London Muslim Shopping Festival presented by Wahed is glad to announce the dates for the much-anticipated event. The culture-rich festival will commence on the 26th and will last till 27th March 2022. To be held at Excel London,...2022-03-22 1584 0 -
AHOY BIRMINGHAM: GOBOAT MAKES A SPLASH WITH NEW BIRMINGHAM SITE
DUE to popular demand, eco-friendly, electric boat company GoBoat has today announced the opening of a brand-new Birmingham location, their first site outside of the capital, with bookings now open to the public. The new...2022-03-20 1000 0
