Author Archives: Rangzeb Hussain
Chinese Labour Corps: Exhibition marks the forgotten men of the First World War
Rangzeb Hussain
February 6, 2019
The Chinese Community Centre-Birmingham is commemorating the forgotten men of World War I - the Chinese Labour Corps – in an exhibition being held to coincide with Chinese New Year. A…
Intruder attacks woman at home, with a knife from her own kitchen
Rangzeb Hussain
February 6, 2019
A woman was reportedly attacked at knifepoint, robbed and slashed inside her home in Sparkbrook by a burglar. The disturbing attack took place on Monday 4th February at around 3am at…
Masked thug launches violent attack on teenager inside Birmingham mosque
Rangzeb Hussain
February 3, 2019
A man wearing a balaclava violently attacked and robbed a teenager at Tennyson Road Mosque in Birmingham on Friday, according to claims made by the family of the victim. 16-year-old Farhan Raheem…
Attempted armed robbery foiled by staff in Digbeth as police investigate motive
Rangzeb Hussain
January 29, 2019
An armed man who tried to rob a car dealership in Adderley Street this afternoon was reportedly held off by staff. West Midlands Police have cordoned off a section of…
Green Lane in Bordesley Green cordoned off as police launch investigation
Rangzeb Hussain
January 22, 2019
A section of Green Lane on the border of Small Heath and Bordesley Green has been cordoned off by West Midlands Police this evening. The section of the street between…
CCTV captures the shocking moment a stolen car smashes into a shop in Alum Rock
Rangzeb Hussain
January 21, 2019
New CCTV footage has been released showing the shocking moment a stolen car rammed into a high street clothing store, following a high-speed police chase. The car was pursued by a…
King of ballet Carlos Acosta appointed director of Birmingham Royal Ballet
Rangzeb Hussain
January 16, 2019
Carlos Acosta, one of the world’s greatest ballet dancers, has been announced as the new director of Birmingham Royal Ballet. This appointment is a major fete for Birmingham Royal Ballet…
New street art celebrating David Bowie appears in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
January 16, 2019
Birmingham based artist Annatomix has produced a vibrant new tribute to David Bowie which went up in Birmingham’s Southside on the third anniversary of Bowie’s death. Annatomix, who also has…
Christmas tree lights cause fire at a home in Small Heath
Rangzeb Hussain
December 31, 2018
A quick thinking local resident has prevented a Christmas tragedy by waking up the occupant of a house on fire. The fire broke out late Friday night in a house…
REVIEW: ‘The Dead Room’ – Mark Gatiss writes and directs a queer ghost story for Christmas
Rangzeb Hussain
December 26, 2018
A daring new ghost story hit this year’s Christmas Eve television schedule with a tale about ‘the love that dare not speak its name’. Simon Callow delivers a beautifully nuanced…