Mental health conference held for Sikh community
A conference aimed at raising awareness of mental health issues within Sikh community has been held in Birmingham.
Thousands of Sikh's protest in Birmingham
Thousands of Sikhs have been taking part in a protest against the Indian government's plans to execute a man this weekend.
Protesters demonstrate over hanging
Around one thousand people from the Sikh community are taking part in a demonstration in Birmingham
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West Midlands Police sets up Sikh Association
A new association for Sikh officers has been formed by West Midlands Police to develop a better understanding between officers and the Sikh community.
The West Midlands Police Sikh Association was launched at the Nanaksar Gurdwara in Walsall.
Sergeant Harvinder Singh Rai from West Midlands Police, hopes it will promote a better understanding of the religion and its values.
Sikhs explain the significance of Vaisakhi
What's thought to be the largest Vaisakhi event outside of India, thousands of people are celebrating in Birmingham today.
Several parades have taken place from Sikh temples around the city, converging on Handsworth Park this afternoon.
We spoke to people heading there from the Beadbi At Ramgharia Gurdwara in the Jewellery Quarter this morning.
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Vaisakhi parade through Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter
Vaisakhi celebrations to take place in Birmingham
Thousands of Sikhs are expected to gather in Birmingham today to celebrate one of the most important dates on their calendar.
The festival is taking place in Handsworth Park, there will be live music, entertainment, Indian food and craft stalls.
The parade traditionally symbolises the harvest festival in the Punjab.
Images: Vaisakhi Festival takes place in Leicester
Thousands of Sikhs took to the streets of Leicester today to celebrate one of the most important dates on their calendar.
Dozens of brightly-decorated floats led thousands of revellers through the city, with many wearing orange attire.
The Vaisakhi parade started at Guru Nanak Gurdwara, in Holy Bones, at noon.
The parade traditionally symbolises the harvest festival in the Punjab.
Sikhs in Leicester celebrate Vaisakhi with parade
Leicester Sikh's are holding a Vaisakhi parade in the city today.
Drivers are being told to expect delays from 10am.
Road closures will be in place along Great Central Street, Vaughan Way, St Nicholas Circle, Peacock Lane, St Martin's, Greyfriars, Berridge Street, Pocklingtons Walk, Welford Place, King Street, Regents Road, Granville Road, Evington Road, East Park Road, London Road, Waterloo Way/Tigers Way.
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Mental health conference held for Sikh community
A conference aimed at raising awareness of mental health issues within Sikh community has been held in Birmingham.
Read the full storySikh family denied entry to Olympic event
A Sikh family are upset after being denied entry to an Olympic event in Coventry because one of them was carrying a small religious knife.
Dalwinder Singh Sandhu had planned to attend the football matches involving Japan, Honduras, Senegal and the United Arab Emirates yesterday but when he turned up with his wife and two children, he was refused entry by security staff.
Central Tonight has asked the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games for an intereview. They told us they were investigating this complaint and would release a statement this afternoon.
Full report into Sikh protest in Birmingham today
Thousands of Sikhs have been taking part in a protest against the Indian government's plans to execute a man this weekend.Balwant Singh Raj-wana Rajoana was sentenced for his part in the assassination of a senior politician in 1995.
Today's protest is the latest in a series worldwide. Rajiv Popat reports.
Thousands of Sikh's protest in Birmingham
Thousands of Sikhs have been taking part in a protest against the Indian government's plans to execute a man this weekend.
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