News for 'midlanders'

Wolves beat Aston Villa; avoid unwanted Premier League record

Wolves beat Aston Villa; avoid unwanted Premier League record

Rediff.com1 days ago

Wolverhampton Wanderers defeated Aston Villa 2-0 in the Premier League, with goals from Joao Gomes and Rodrigo Gomes, to avoid becoming the worst side in Premier League history.

Premier League: Sloppy Arsenal held to draw at bottom side Wolves

Premier League: Sloppy Arsenal held to draw at bottom side Wolves

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Teenager Tom Edozie scored a 94th-minute equaliser on debut as Arsenal let a two-goal lead slip at bottom side Wolverhampton Wanderers in a 2-2 draw.

Indian-origin woman raped in UK: 32-year-old 'white male' arrested

Indian-origin woman raped in UK: 32-year-old 'white male' arrested

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

I have been living here for 61 years and have never, ever heard of such an incident. The local community are getting seriously concerned because this is the second (racially aggravated) attack in the West Midlands

Indian Origin Woman Raped In UK: 'Racially Aggravated' Crime

Indian Origin Woman Raped In UK: 'Racially Aggravated' Crime

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

'This was an absolutely appalling attack on a young woman, and we are doing absolutely everything we can to arrest the person responsible,' Detective Superintendent Ronan Tyrer, who is overseeing the investigation for the West Midlands police, said on Sunday.

'India's biggest health crisis since Covid'

'India's biggest health crisis since Covid'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Experts warn that air pollution in India is a major public health crisis, leading to a surge in undiagnosed airway diseases and cardiovascular issues. They urge for urgent action, early detection, and treatment.

British man charged with racially aggravated rape of Sikh student

British man charged with racially aggravated rape of Sikh student

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

The West Midlands police said John Ashby, who is a white British man aged 32 from Stockland Green, was charged on Tuesday evening.

PIX: Fernandes brace helps Man United thump Wolves

PIX: Fernandes brace helps Man United thump Wolves

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

While Wolves are looking down, United are beginning to look up and while there were times in the first half when they looked vulnerable, their second-half display was silky.

2 held for racially motivated rape of British Sikh woman

2 held for racially motivated rape of British Sikh woman

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Two people, a man and a woman, have been arrested on suspicion of the racially aggravated rape of a British Sikh woman in Oldbury, in the West Midlands region of England last month.

Nottingham coach sacked minutes after loss to Chelsea!

Nottingham coach sacked minutes after loss to Chelsea!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Nottingham Forest sacked manager Ange Postecoglou 20 minutes after they suffered a 3-0 defeat by Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday which left the club languishing in 17th place and on the brink of slipping into the relegation zone.

UK spies gave intel on Nijjar killing to Canada: Report

UK spies gave intel on Nijjar killing to Canada: Report

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

A new documentary claims British spy call intercepts helped Canadian authorities link India to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023.

Jaguar Land Rover gets UK govt loan guarantee after cyber-attack

Jaguar Land Rover gets UK govt loan guarantee after cyber-attack

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

The UK government on Sunday announced that it will support "iconic British brand" Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) with a loan guarantee of up to 1.5 billion pounds to give certainty to the Tata Motors owned carmaker's supply chain following a devastating cyber-attack. The loan will come from a commercial bank, backed by the Department for Business and Trade's (DBT) Export Development Guarantee (EDG), provided by export credit agency UK Export Finance, to be paid back over five years.

Sikh woman raped in 'racially aggravated assault' in UK

Sikh woman raped in 'racially aggravated assault' in UK

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

The two white male suspects are said to have targeted the woman and made a "racist remark" during the attack.

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans barred from Aston Villa game

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans barred from Aston Villa game

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

'Following a meeting this afternoon, the SAG have formally written to the club and UEFA to advise no away fans will be permitted to attend Villa Park for this fixture.'

1 held for racially aggravated rape of Sikh woman in UK

1 held for racially aggravated rape of Sikh woman in UK

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

The United Kingdom police investigating a racially aggravated sexual assault of a Sikh woman have arrested a man on suspicion of rape.

Can India do without Russian oil?

Can India do without Russian oil?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

'Indian refiners can operate without Russian crude from a technical standpoint, but the shift would involve major economic and strategic trade-offs'

When Dhoni made a truck driver's birthday special

When Dhoni made a truck driver's birthday special

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Sykes, who has been contributing to cricket operations as a volunteer at Edgbaston for more than a decade, narrated his Dhoni moment to PTI.

UP farmer's son elected mayor of UK's Wellingborough

UP farmer's son elected mayor of UK's Wellingborough

Rediff.com17 May 2025

News of his election brought much cheer among his friends and family back in Mirzapur.

India could double US energy purchases this year to offset tariff threat

India could double US energy purchases this year to offset tariff threat

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

India's purchase of US crude oil has picked up in 2025 and could easily double their previous levels, government officials said on Wednesday. The surge comes in the wake of the then-incoming Donald Trump administration's announcement that it would consider hiking tariffs on a reciprocal basis, and pushed some countries, especially those with large trade surpluses with the US, to buy more of its energy.

Kabaddi World Cup disapproved by global body

Kabaddi World Cup disapproved by global body

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The IKF said that the Indian team that had gone for the Kabaddi World Cup in the United Kingdom was not sent by the AKFI, the national body of the sport.

Asensio takes Aston Villa past Cardiff City to FA Cup quarters

Asensio takes Aston Villa past Cardiff City to FA Cup quarters

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Aston Villa newcomer Marco Asensio struck twice in the second half to lead the Premier League team to a 2-0 victory over second-tier Cardiff City on Friday and into the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 10 years.

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Newcastle; Forest keep hopes alive

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Newcastle; Forest keep hopes alive

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Arsenal snapped a season-long jinx against Newcastle United with a nervy 1-0 win in their last Premier League home game on Sunday.

British Midland woos India Inc

British Midland woos India Inc

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

A UK government-funded organization British Midland, dedicated to attracting international businesses to the region comprising East Midlands and West Midlands, is eyeing around 40 investors from India across various sectors in the next three years.

PIX: Salah breaks Lampard's record; Liverpool go 9 clear at the top

PIX: Salah breaks Lampard's record; Liverpool go 9 clear at the top

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action in the English Premier League.

Herbert leaves Midland, future uncertain

Herbert leaves Midland, future uncertain

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

Briton Johnny Herbert has left the Midland Formula One team after their takeover by Dutch sportscar maker Spyker.

Indian cos flourish in West Midlands

Indian cos flourish in West Midlands

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

Indian investments in the West Midlands, UK, have doubled in the last 2 years, thereby strengthening relations between India and UK.

Midland defends dumping Karthikeyan

Midland defends dumping Karthikeyan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2006

The F1 team's Sporting director said Narain would have occasional lapses in concentration whereas Tiago Monteiro wouldn't.

Midland boss slams Karthikeyan

Midland boss slams Karthikeyan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

Narain lost out on a Formula One drive with Midland next season because of his management, says team boss Colin Kolles.

Midland gives test drive to Russian

Midland gives test drive to Russian

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

Roman Rusinov will have his first taste of Formula One driving at a test in Spain next month.

Monteiro says he will drive for Midland

Monteiro says he will drive for Midland

Rediff.com12 Nov 2005

Portugal newspapers quoted the driver saying his 'participation is assured with Midland F1 in the next world championship'.

EPL PIX: Draws order of the day as City, Liverpool, Chelsea held

EPL PIX: Draws order of the day as City, Liverpool, Chelsea held

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Tuesday.

PIX: Spurs rout Manchester City; Arsenal, Chelsea win

PIX: Spurs rout Manchester City; Arsenal, Chelsea win

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

A summary of Saturday's action in the English Premier League.

Biaggi tests with Midland F1 team

Biaggi tests with Midland F1 team

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

The 34-year-old Italian, dropped by his Honda MotoGP team, also hinted at a switch to the world superbike championship.

PIX: Liverpool thrash West Ham to go eight points clear

PIX: Liverpool thrash West Ham to go eight points clear

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Dutchman Albers signs for Midland F1 team

Dutchman Albers signs for Midland F1 team

Rediff.com1 Nov 2005

The 26-year-old, who made his Grand Prix debut with Minardi this season, will have his first test with the Toyota-powered team at the Jerez circuit in southern Spain on December 7.

Crude imports from US rebound as Russia sanctions get tighter

Crude imports from US rebound as Russia sanctions get tighter

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Even as Russia and West Asia have been slugging it out for market share in India to sell their crude oil, the US is quietly making its moves on the sidelines. The US has doubled its share of the Indian crude market in the past few months, according to industry sources and ship-tracking data. Some of the increase in America's market share may have come at the expense of Russia, India's biggest crude oil supplier, said industry sources.

Tatas shelves plan to shut JLR Midlands plant

Tatas shelves plan to shut JLR Midlands plant

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

India's Tata Group owned Jaguar Land Rover has scrapped plans to close one of its UK plants.

EPL PIX: Brighton stun Spurs; Chelsea, United held

EPL PIX: Brighton stun Spurs; Chelsea, United held

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played across England, on Sunday.

Karthikeyan unlikely to drive for Midland in 2006

Karthikeyan unlikely to drive for Midland in 2006

Rediff.com9 Nov 2005

Formula One driver Narain Karthikeyan has virtually given up hopes of holding his place in the Midland team for 2006.

EPL PIX: Wins for Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs

EPL PIX: Wins for Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.