Tag: West Midlands

UK High Court Orders Mehul Choksi to Deposit £677,000

The High Court of Justice ordered Indian fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi to deposit £677,000 plus VAT as security for costs in a case he filed against the five individuals and the government of India. The proceedings are related to the allegations surrounding his disappearance from Antigua and Barbuda. The order was issued on Friday following applications by the defendants, including Gurmit Singh, Gurjit Bhandal, Barbara...

BritAsia TV Launches on Freeview UK via Channelbox

We’re excited to announce that BritAsia TV, the home of British Asian culture, has officially launched on Freeview UK via the streaming television service Channelbox - marking a major milestone for our journey and our growing audience across the country. Viewers can now watch BritAsia TV on Freeview channel 271, bringing British Asian music, culture and community programming into even more homes nationwide. This exciting...
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West Midlands to Train Every Adult in AI: Richard Parker’s £10m AI Academy Plan

The West Midlands is preparing to make a bold leap into the AI era. Mayor Richard Parker has unveiled plans for an AI Academy -...

Teenager Fatally Stabbed in Northfield, Birmingham

A devastating incident occurred earlier today in Northfield, Birmingham, where a teenage boy was fatally stabbed near the Sainsbury’s store on the A38 Bristol...

Councillor becomes Coventry’s 1st Turban-wearing Lord Mayor

Councillor Jaswant Singh Birdi made history by becoming Coventry’s first Lord Mayor to wear a turban and revealed his hopes for the city. Born in...

Commonwealth Games: Birmingham 2022 Volunteering Applications Opening 1st June

Birmingham 2022 are looking for over 13,000 dedicated and dynamic volunteers to be part of history in next year's Commonwealth Games. From 1 June, take...

BATV Partnership with Moving Pictures Media & Checklist Films Ltd to Bolster Local Film and TV Production

BritAsia TV has partnered with Moving Pictures Media and Checklist Films to produce and finance a curated slate of upcoming film and TV projects....

Business: Switch Hospitality Management Launches Brand New Website

Switch Hospitality Management (SWHM) has announced the launch of their brand new website swhm.co.uk. With over 100 years of managerial experience across the team and...

Arts Council England & National Lottery Heritage Fund Award £6M to Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 Cultural Festival

Arts Council England and National Lottery Heritage Fund have bestowed £6million collectively to the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 cultural festival. Funding will go towards...

‘Apache Indian’ Among Other West Midlands Locals Named in Queen’s New Year Honours List

34 people from across the West Midlands have been named in The Queen’s New Year Honours List, including music industry icon, Apache Indian.  The List...

Session Announcement: West Midlands Digital Skills Partnership

West Midlands Digital Skills Partnership presents: Changing the face of digital skills delivery. The Digital Skills Partnership (DSP) brings together public, private and charity sector...

Youth Employment and Skills Platform Introduced for West Midlands

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has introduced 'West Midlands Youth Platform' which provides employment and skills support for the county and local areas. In a...