Author Archives: Rangzeb Hussain
Valentine weekend rave at ‘The Covid Arms’ with 150 drinkers raided in Jewellery Quarter
Rangzeb Hussain
February 16, 2021 | 04:57 pm
An illegal makeshift nightclub nicknamed 'The Covid Arms' - constructed for a Valentine weekend of revelry with DJ, bar and VIP lounge area - was raided by police in the…
REVIEW: blond(e) BOY, red LIPSTICK – a daring and true love story from Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
January 16, 2021 | 08:25 pm
Birmingham born author Geoff Bunn shares his memories of the city and bravely opens his heart about a love that made him see the world in a new light in…
Police urge victims to come forward as man arrested for sexual attacks outside McDonald’s in Bordesley Green
Rangzeb Hussain
January 14, 2021 | 02:47 pm
Police are appealing to trace three women who were sexually assaulted outside McDonald's in Bordesley Green late last year. The matter was reported to officers by someone inside the restaurant who…
REVIEW: A Seat at the Fireside – heartwarming book of portraits of Brum’s poor and homeless
Rangzeb Hussain
January 7, 2021 | 05:37 pm
A new photography book showcasing poignant and compassionate studio portraits of people who have endured life under terrible social and economic conditions aims to raise money for Birmingham homeless charities.…
Miss Black Country nominated for ‘Unsung Hero Award’ at BBC Sports Personality ceremony
Rangzeb Hussain
December 21, 2020 | 05:48 pm
Isobel Lines, the current Miss Black Country who has worked tirelessly for charities during the pandemic, was nominated for the ‘Unsung Hero Award 2020’ at this year's BBC Sports Personality…
“Reckless” Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish receives driving ban and £82K fine
Rangzeb Hussain
December 16, 2020 | 02:23 pm
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish has been sentenced for "illegal and reckless" driving offences, after mounting his vehicle onto a pavement and crashing into stationary cars. The Aston Villa football…
Loaded gun and shotgun found at suspected drug dealer’s flat in Hall Green
Rangzeb Hussain
December 13, 2020 | 12:57 pm
A suspected drug dealer got a rude awakening when police raided his flat on Thursday (10 December) where officers recovered a loaded gun and shotgun, and a carrier bag half-full…
Thousands of British Sikh protestors attend solidarity rally for Indian farmers in Brum
Rangzeb Hussain
December 12, 2020 | 11:46 pm
Thousands of British Sikh protestors arrived in cars and tractors outside the Indian consulate today in the Jewellery Quarter to show solidarity with Punjabi farmers who are battling against controversial…
REVIEW: Tenet – a James Bond film in all but name
Rangzeb Hussain
December 10, 2020 | 02:01 pm
Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet', a summer blockbuster which suffered a bumpy and short-lived screening in cinemas due to the COVID-19 lockdown, is being released on DVD, Bluray and streaming services this…
Councillor calls on Brummies to end COVID-19 “fake news” and “conspiracy theories”
Rangzeb Hussain
December 4, 2020 | 08:32 pm
A Birmingham councillor has released a video message urging the city's Pakistani community to stop the spread of "fake news" around coronavirus. Warning about the dangers of sharing and spreading false COVID-19…
