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Sandwell To Receive Funding As Part Of Regeneration Plans
Sandwell may get up to £1.8 billion in funding over the next five years, according to plans approved by the council. The government cabinet of the Labor Party has authorised a variety of recovery measures as...2022-04-01 790 0 -
INAUGURAL BRITISH KABADDI LEAGUE LAUNCHES IN UK FOLLOWING INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS
A new British Kabaddi League has been launched in the UK, with tournaments staged in major cities including Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Wolverhampton between 9 April and 10 May. Bringing together professionals from one of the...2022-03-31 1518 0 -
Three Common Mistakes When Sending Money and How to Avoid Them During Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan is around the corner. Soon family and friends will gather each night for Iftar, and before you know it, Eid al-Fitr celebrations will be in full force.  For those living overseas from...2022-03-30 947 0 -
The Black Country’s care facilities have received new CQC ratings ranging from good to needing improvement
The findings of inspection reports for many care providers in the Black Country and Staffordshire have been made public.Adult social care, clinics, and basic healthcare were all inspected as part of the current Quality Commission (CQC)...2022-03-30 1344 0 -
Seven months after the protests, Sandwell cab drivers are still waiting for improvements
Sandwell taxi drivers say they are still waiting for hopes to achieve upgrades, with one driver claiming that the council head “did not even know” regarding licence difficulties. The Sandwell Private Hire Drivers Association’s secretary, Imran...2022-03-29 783 0 -
Ramadan Preparations Begin
Preparations are well underway for the holy month of Ramadan and those observing the fasts know just how quick paced it can be, but when used correctly, Ramadan can present the perfect opportunity to show reverence...2022-03-29 3582 0 -
MICHAEL OWEN LAUNCHES IPLSOCCER HOPING TO INSPIRE A GENERATION OF BRITISH ASIANS TO PLAY PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL
Former England striker Michael Owen has urged more British Asians to take up football after launching the inaugural IPLSOCCER tournament which will take place at Pride Park, Derby, on May 8 2022.Recent data from the Professional...2022-03-29 2450 0 -
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 1124 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 1859 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...2022-03-24 604 0
