Birmingham is preparing to host the British Kabaddi League Grand Final on 18 and 19 May at Nechells Wellbeing Centre – with tickets going on sale 1st May 2024. Kabaddi originated in India around 5,000 years ago and is the fastest-growing sport in South Asia – second only to cricket – and is now played …
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Marco Bains is a Youth Ambassador/Volunteer for the Crimestoppers who gives countless hours back to the community. Marco who works at South and City College as a Enrichment Assistant and is a highly respected individual when it comes to working with the youths. Being a dad and a lover of football, I decided to manage …
British businesses are set to benefit from billions of pounds of new exporting opportunities in a further boost to the UK economy under plans published by UK Export Finance (UKEF). Ministerial government department UKEF is the country’s export credit agency (ECA), helping businesses access finance and insurance to support their overseas trade ambitions. Its new …
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Mohammed Zafran has been awarded as the Birmingham City Council Gold Line Wide Winner for Safer Streets and Open Spaces Community Award in the Birmingham In Blooms Award. Zaf has once again been instrumental over the last few months in guiding the Vulnerable Youths in Birmingham away from crime and stay in education via sport …
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At just 13, he’s smashing records and topping the rankings in the UK in seven different disciplines, including 50m freestyle, 100m freestyle, 200m freestyle, 100m breast, 200m breast and 200m individual medley. Breaking records all whilst staying humble with the biggest smile. Kaiden, who is from Smethwick, recently competed at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre in the Worcester …
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Sandwell Labour councillors and activists, along with Anas Sarwar MSP, Leader of the Scottish Labour Party, came together to mark the Eid event. Richard Parker, addressing the gathering, highlighted the significance of community engagement and emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in strengthening our communities. Councillor Rizwan Jalil expressed his gratitude for Anas Sarwar’s …
Researchers from Aston University have found that people following healthy eating accounts on social media for as little as two weeks ate more fruit and vegetables and less junk food. Previous research has shown that positive social norms about fruit and vegetables increases individuals’ consumption. The research team sought to investigate whether positive representation of …
Eighteen years after the fatal shooting of a Birmingham man killed in his home, we are offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. Mohammed Yasin was 50 years old when he died from a gunshot wound at his home in Whitehall Road, Bordesley …
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The Matrix Housing Partnership, a consortium of social landlords, is celebrating with Sandwell Council the start on site at GreenSquareAccord’s (GSA) Swan Lane development, West Bromwich. The Matrix Housing Partnership comprises GreenSquareAccord, Black Country Housing Group, Citizen Housing Group, Pioneer Housing and Community Group, Rooftop Housing Association and Trident Housing Association. The Swan Lane development, …
Fake reviews, shop labelling and hidden fees that make shopping more difficult and expensive for consumers will all be targeted head on to clamp down on unfair trading practices. Following a consultation into consumer transparency and as part of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill (DMCC), the Department for Business and Trade will officially …
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