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New Sky Scraper in Digbeth with Cast’ Dark Cloud’ over Locality
A protesting campaign has been launched against plans to develop a new 30-story building close to the city centre.  Residents and workers based in Digbeth have raised their concerns against the proposal of a 928-home Stone Yard Development....2019-12-20 1196 0 -
Two Charged after Fatal Lozells Stabbing
Flower tributes and heartwarming notes have been pouring in after a young man lost his life on Lozells Road in Birmingham. The incident occurred on a Sunday afternoon when the unfortunate victim was knifed to death during broad daylight hours. ...2019-12-19 1808 0 -
Eighth person arrested following the disappearance of Mohammed Shah Subhani
An eight-person has been arrested after the disappearance and murder of Mohammed Shah Subhani, 27, known as Shas was reported missing on May 7th when he failed to return to his home in Hounslow. The father...2019-12-18 1769 0 -
Wolverhampton Gurdwara celebrates Guru Nanak’s 550th anniversary with £5,550 donation to Barnardo’s
Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Wolverhampton has donated a generous £5,550 to Barnardo’s to mark the 550th anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. The celebration was attended by over 4,000 people, which included members of the Sikh community,...2019-12-18 1370 0 -
Man Sentenced for Wednesbury Handbag Mugging
 A man who was identified in less than 24 hours after a West Midlands Police appeal was released to trace a handbag thief, has been jailed for three years and two months. Divinder Bhadesh, of no...2019-12-18 1681 0 -
MCB calls for the suspension of local Conservative Party following resignation over Islamophobia
The Muslim Council of Britain has called on the Conservative Party to suspend Stourbridge Conservative Association following the resignation of Deputy Chairman, Kyle Pedley, over Islamophobia in the party.   In an interview with the BBC, Mr Pedley explained he quit the Conservative...2019-12-17 1553 0 -
Teenage Gang Targeted Grindr Users in Bid to Rob and Humiliate Gay Men
Victims were coaxed to Bordesley Green Park by teen thugs before they were mugged and assaulted  The four men who were attacked were left fearing for their survival after they responded to an ad posted by fake accounts...2019-12-16 1286 0 -
All I want for Christmas is more meaningful screen time
One in four Brits will spend up to two hours a day on their smartphones dealing with work related matters this Christmas and one in ten will spend more time on their smartphone over the festive period than they usually...2019-12-15 1075 0 -
Europe’s 1st Eco Friendly Mosque opens in Cambridge
The official grand opening of the new Cambridge Central Mosque has taken place. The building is billed as Europe’s first ‘eco-friendly mosque’ as it is heavily reliant on green energy, aiming for a zero-carbon footprint. With climate...2019-12-15 1407 0 -
Drug Dealer Jailed after Police find Cocaine Stash in Secret Hide
 A drug dealer has been jailed for almost 10 years after police in the West Midlands found a stash of cocaine concealed in a secret compartment of his car. Mohammed Shazad was monitored by police making repeated,...2019-12-13 1736 0
