Coronavirus
Black Country sculptor creates tribute to NHS and care workers fighting coronavirus
Rangzeb Hussain
May 26, 2020 | 05:29 pm
Sculptor Luke Perry from Stourbridge has created a beautiful steel mesh angel sculpture as a tribute to NHS and care staff who are bravely battling against the coronavirus pandemic. The…
Ramadan marathon man raises over £53,000 for charity to help those affected by coronavirus
Rangzeb Hussain
May 26, 2020 | 11:20 am
An incredible feat took place over the holy month of Ramadan as a Coventry man ran 260km and raised over £53,000 for charity while fasting. Haroon Mota, 34-years-old, initially set…
Heart of England offers help to mental health charities in the Midlands during lockdown
Rangzeb Hussain
May 25, 2020 | 06:48 pm
Heart of England Community Foundation has been extending help and support across the Midlands with its Coronavirus Resilience Fund, supporting charities that are having to adapt, modify or pivot to…
Key worker diary: Ramadan and Eid during lockdown
Rangzeb Hussain
May 25, 2020 | 01:13 am
I Am Birmingham presents the diary of a Birmingham key worker as he observed the holy month of Ramadan and prepared for Eid during lockdown. Asim Janjua, a Digital Communications…
Wolverhampton pub busted after serving booze during lockdown
Rangzeb Hussain
May 23, 2020 | 04:35 pm
A pub which put profits before public health has lost its licence after being caught breaching the coronavirus lockdown ruling and serving alcohol to customers in Wolverhampton. The Pendulum Pub…
Amazing act of unity as church welcomes Muslim worshippers and Germany vows to tackle Islamophobia
Rangzeb Hussain
May 23, 2020 | 12:24 pm
A church in Berlin opened its doors to allow Friday prayers to Muslims as the holy month of Ramadan comes to a close and Eid celebrations begin this weekend. This…
Inspirational hero raises nearly £200,000 for coronavirus charities while fasting
Rangzeb Hussain
May 22, 2020 | 06:52 pm
100-year-old Dabirul Islam Choudhury has raised nearly £200,000 for coronavirus charities while also fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. The inspirational hero from St. Albans, set a challenge to…
British Muslim celebrities share positive message for Eid during lockdown
Rangzeb Hussain
May 22, 2020 | 10:49 am
Birmingham born comedian Adil Ray has shared a heartfelt video message on social media as Ramadan comes to a close and families begin to prepare for Eid celebrations during the…
100-year-old man raises over £75,000 for coronavirus charities during Ramadan
Rangzeb Hussain
May 6, 2020 | 01:17 am
A 100-year-old poet and book lover from London is walking 100-laps while fasting during Ramadan to raise money for those affected by coronavirus. British Muslim centenarian Dabirul Islam Choudhury has…
Birmingham beauty contestant raises money for the NHS during coronavirus lockdown
Rangzeb Hussain
May 4, 2020 | 03:45 pm
A young Birmingham beauty contestant is raising money for the NHS and highlighting the impact of plastic on the environment as the country continues to be gripped by the coronavirus…
