Author Archives: Rangzeb Hussain
Criminals ram-raid into Small Heath building society in early hours
Rangzeb Hussain
October 12, 2018
An inner city building society was targeted by daring criminals early this morning in the Small Heath area of Birmingham. Would-be burglars smashed their way into the Nationwide Building Society in Coventry…
Anger grows following two weeks of missed refuse collections in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
October 7, 2018
Several major wards in Birmingham have been neglected by council refuse collections for the past two weeks, according to local residents. Growing anger has resulted in an apology being made by a city councillor,…
Guz Khan spotted filming ‘Man Like Mobeen’ series 2 in Small Heath earlier today
Rangzeb Hussain
October 5, 2018
Comedian and actor Guz Khan surprised Birmingham residents today, as the star of the BBC comedy series ‘Man Like Mobeen’ was spotted filming the second series of the hit show in…
OPINION: Jeremy Corbyn billboard art removed – was it censorship?
Rangzeb Hussain
October 4, 2018
Last weekend saw a striking new billboard pasted up in Digbeth by Birmingham based artist Void One, featuring Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn. The guerilla art went up during the Tory conference…
Small Heath school break-in and burglary leads to two-day closure
Rangzeb Hussain
October 4, 2018
A school in Small Heath in Birmingham has been temporary closed to pupils following a break-in on Tuesday night. The Small Heath Leadership Academy (formerly Small Heath School) on Muntz Street will…
Investigation launched in Bordesley Green following the death of woman
Rangzeb Hussain
October 3, 2018
A shocking crime has taken place in a quiet and leafy area of Birmingham, where a middle aged woman was critically wounded in a house in Yardley Green Road on Monday…
Birmingham artist paints Jeremy Corbyn’s face on massive billboard during Tory conference
Rangzeb Hussain
October 1, 2018
Guerilla artist Void One has hijacked another Birmingham billboard, and this time plastered it with the face of Jeremy Corbyn, as the Conservative Party conference began in the city. As Prime Minister…
Birmingham Lord Mayor visits Bordesley Green to inspire local children
Rangzeb Hussain
September 2, 2018
The Birmingham Lord Mayor made an appearance at a Family Fun Day in Bordesley Green yesterday, organised by community organisation Seek for Change. Cllr Yvonne Mosquito met local parents and children…
Thousands turnout for Eid al-Adha prayers in Birmingham public park
Rangzeb Hussain
August 21, 2018
Thousands of worshippers congregated in a Birmingham park today to mark the start of Eid celebrations. The rain held off and the atmosphere was vibrant and exciting as people flowed…
Preparations underway for Eid celebrations in Small Heath Park tomorrow
Rangzeb Hussain
August 20, 2018
Small Heath Park in Birmingham is being prepared for public Eid services, ahead of celebrations expected tomorrow. With many of the city's Muslim community marking the start of the three-day…