Sahil Zafran is a young Music Artist from Birmingham, who through his melodious voice brings communities together. Sahil who from a young age has been reciting Nasheeds in praising the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) and reciting Inspirational songs which have been written by his Father, which have been touching the hearts of his followers. Sahil has recited a lot of sad songs which are dedicated to those people who have lost their loved ones. These videos have been recorded in cemeteries, and in various different locations. Recently Sahil did a video in Turkey and the song called ‘Mere…
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In the last financial year 2021/2022 The Empty Property Team at Birmingham City Council brought 267 homes back into residential use. From April 2022 to January 2023 the team brought an additional 184 homes back into use. This has been achieved through collaborative work with owners and the use of a variety of enforcement measures. During this National Empty Homes Week, the Empty Property Team will be using their twitter account @bccemptyhomes and other social media to highlight the work they carry out. There will be examples of our enforcement work to improve the exterior of properties following a statutory…
Every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth, according to the latest estimates released in a report by United Nations agencies today. This report, Trends in maternal mortality, reveals alarming setbacks for women’s health over recent years, as maternal deaths either increased or stagnated in nearly all regions of the world. “While pregnancy should be a time of immense hope and a positive experience for all women, it is tragically still a shockingly dangerous experience for millions around the world who lack access to high quality, respectful health care,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health…
A new athletics track for Utilita Arena Birmingham, purchased by Birmingham City Council, is set to host its first event this weekend in the shape of the UK Athletics Indoor Championships. The track replaces the original, used at the city centre venue since its opening in 1991 – with the £1.7million investment acting as a catalyst for the council to secure a ten-year event partnership with UK Athletics, which underlines Birmingham’s status as the home of indoor athletics. Under the terms of the deal, the city will be host to both the UK Athletics Indoor Championships and Indoor Grand Prix events…
TAX AGENCY STOPPED FROM OPERATING BY HMRC A company which charged taxpayers significant sums to make claims for tax refunds has been stopped from operating. Tax Credits Ltd (TCL) can no longer trade as a repayment… by Asian World2023-02-20 A company which charged taxpayers significant sums to make claims for tax refunds has been stopped from operating. Tax Credits Ltd (TCL) can no longer trade as a repayment agent after HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) found they had committed serious anti-money laundering breaches. As a result of breaching the regulations, which are predominately designed to prevent businesses being exploited by criminals…
Environment Agency fisheries patrol officers, including a voluntary bailiff, at various locations across the South East, have caught and successfully prosecuted 7 anglers for illegal fishing. One angler has also been prosecuted for the theft of live fish. In the case of the fish theft Environment Agency fishery enforcement officers responded to a report of fish theft in progress at Southampton Common via the Environment Agency’s incident hotline (0800 80 70 60). The reporter had provided a good description of the incident and those involved, which was extremely helpful in securing a successful prosecution. Alexandru Lacob of Southampton had taken…
A record amount of government support reached some of the country’s most vulnerable households in January, as those on traditional prepayment meters (PPM) redeemed more energy bill support vouchers than at any other point in the scheme so far. Redemption rates are up across all energy suppliers with three quarters of all vouchers now redeemed, following a dedicated government campaign and calls from the Energy Security Secretary for them to do more to help customers access all available support. New figures published show 1.7 million vouchers were used by households with prepayment meters across Great Britain in January – 130,000…
New Incentivised Substance Free Living Units are now up and running in 45 prisons across England and Wales – getting addicts off illicit drugs and reducing their reliance on synthetic opiates like methadone. Figures show around half of prisoners are addicted to drugs, while crack and heroin addicts account for two-thirds of shoplifting offences and half of burglaries, blighting communities up and down the country. Yet offenders who are supported to get off drugs for good are 19 percentage points less likely to slip back into a life of crime. The new wings will make sure prisons are places where…
A new app which will offer incentives such as vouchers for shops, gym discounts and cinema tickets for people who eat healthily and exercise more has been launched in Wolverhampton. The government-backed trial – the first of its kind in England – will see participants given free fitness trackers which will be linked to the Better Health: Rewards app. The free app will generate personalised health goals for every participant – such as increasing their step count or eating more fruit and vegetables – in line with the Chief Medical Officer’s physical activity guidelines and the Eatwell Guide for a healthy balanced diet.…
A new app which will offer incentives such as vouchers for shops, gym discounts and cinema tickets for people who eat healthily and exercise more has been launched in Wolverhampton. The government-backed trial – the first of its kind in England – will see participants given free fitness trackers which will be linked to the Better Health: Rewards app. The free app will generate personalised health goals for every participant – such as increasing their step count or eating more fruit and vegetables – in line with the Chief Medical Officer’s physical activity guidelines and the Eatwell Guide for a healthy balanced diet.…