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Small Heath brothers jailed for possession of firearms

Image by West Midlands Police Two brothers from Small Heath, Birmingham have been jailed after they were found in possession of firearms which included a \’made for killing\’ submachine gun found in a Birmingham outbuilding. Azim Hussain, 34, and Noweed Hussain, 39, had kept a huge stockpile of dangerous arms which was tracked down by […]

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UCLan student creates installation to help her relieve anxiety

Maariyah Patel, a student at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has created an installation called ‘Feather Weight’ with the use of 3D printing and and various textiles to bring the project to life, displayed at the UCLan’s Degree Shows. The ‘multi-medium’ installation, which is a depiction of feeling relief from anxiety, helped the 24-year-old manage

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Professor Devi Sridhar warns second covid infection worse than the first

Image by New Statesman Professor Devi Sridhar, one of Nicola Sturgeon’s top Coronavirus advisors during the Covid-19 pandemic, has warned against being infected by coronavirus twice. Professor Sridhar has said that the effects of catching the virus the second time can be worse than the first. This has been reiterated by a number of health

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13-year-old boy found dead in River Taff after massive search operation

 Aryan Ghoniya, 13, who was found dead in the River Taff on Tuesday  In an incident that unfolded on Tuesday, a 13-year-old boy who was reported to be missing in Forest Farm Road at around 4.45pm was found dead an hour later due to accidental drowning. After a big search operation was conducted by the police,

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North London TV star shares her fascinating success story

Image by Mehreen Baig North London-based teacher turned presenter Mehreen Baig’s claim to fame was very unexpected for her. She had posted a blog post online which gained a lot of traction and she eventually became a part of a BAFTA Award winning show. The 32-year-old British Pakistani, who was born in Hackney, has admitted

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Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma to travel to the UK to shoot ‘Chakda Xpress’

 Image by Matthew Donnelly ‘Chakda Xpress’, a film starring Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, is set to be shot in India and the UK. The Clean Slate Filmz produced film is based on the life of Indian international cricketer and former Indian national women’s cricket team captain – Jhulan Goswami. Sharma will be returning to the

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Edinburgh GP sentenced to four years in jail after raping a student nurse

 Image by Matthew Donnelly A doctor of Indian origin who raped a student nurse has been sentenced to four years in jail by the High Court in Edinburgh. 39-year-old Manesh Gill, contacted the woman on a dating app and then lured her to a hotel room in Stirling after they met. He then proceeded to

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Three men arrested on suspicion of robbing boxing champion Amir Khan

 Amir Khan with his wife Faryal Makhdoom (Image by BBC/Chatterbox Media) After an incident that left former boxing world champion Amir Khan and his wife Faryal Makhdoom shaken in April this year, arrests have finally been made. 35-year-old Khan was robbed at gunpoint after being approached by two men outside the Sahara Grill in Leyton who

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Group of women celebrate Indian weavers by wearing sarees at the Royal Ascot

In a welcome celebration of Indian weavers, a group of more than 1000 fashionable women of South Asian heritage wore sarees at the Royal Ascot this year, a horseracing event known for its elite attendees which include fashionistas showcasing their sense of luxurious style and fashion. Dr Dipti Jain, who was one of the attendees,

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The winners of the London Curry Awards 2022 are revealed

The Holiday Inn Brentford played host to The London Curry Awards 2022, which was a celebration of local businesses, where winners are a true reflection of quality and customer service, as they are chosen by members of the general public. The awards held on Monday June 20, recognised the hard work, determination, impeccable service and

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