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'My visit to India has made me reflect on my Britishness' - West Midlands poet Roshan Doug takes emotional trip to India

Roshan Doug is born and brought up as a proud Englishman, but a journey to his family roots in India has made him reflect on life.

Supporting image for story: 'My visit to India has made me reflect on my Britishness' - West Midlands poet Roshan Doug takes emotional trip to India

Supporting image for story: ‘We left our home in Cannock for half price rent and sunshine in Egypt and the people are so welcoming’

‘We left our home in Cannock for half price rent and sunshine in Egypt and the people are so welcoming’

Supporting image for story: World-famous Flying Scotsman to visit West Midlands this month - dates and prices

World-famous Flying Scotsman to visit West Midlands this month - dates and prices

Supporting image for story: Three new restaurants and new executive lounge to open at Birmingham Airport as part of major terminal transformation

Three new restaurants and new executive lounge to open at Birmingham Airport as part of major terminal transformation

Supporting image for story: One of the world's most iconic sleeper trains has made its inaugural journey from Birmingham to the Scottish Highlands - here's all about the new overnight rail service

One of the world's most iconic sleeper trains has made its inaugural journey from Birmingham to the Scottish Highlands - here's all about the new overnight rail service

Supporting image for story: We visit an award-winning luxury glamping site offering sweeping views of the Shropshire countryside

We visit an award-winning luxury glamping site offering sweeping views of the Shropshire countryside

Supporting image for story: We're all going on a 'sunny' holiday: Top five sunny holiday locations to escape the cold snap from Birmingham Airport this year

We're all going on a 'sunny' holiday: Top five sunny holiday locations to escape the cold snap from Birmingham Airport this year

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Supporting image for story: "It was our family's first visit to wonderful Les Menuires in the French Alps - and it won't be our last"

"It was our family's first visit to wonderful Les Menuires in the French Alps - and it won't be our last"

Supporting image for story: Birmingham Airport reopens after closing for several hours in snow - but disruption continues after Storm Goretti chaos

Birmingham Airport reopens after closing for several hours in snow - but disruption continues after Storm Goretti chaos

Supporting image for story: 'The safety of our colleagues and customers is our number one priority' - Birmingham Airport suspends operations amidst Storm Goretti chaos

'The safety of our colleagues and customers is our number one priority' - Birmingham Airport suspends operations amidst Storm Goretti chaos

Supporting image for story: Powys councillors will be advised to approve caravan park extension

Powys councillors will be advised to approve caravan park extension

Supporting image for story: West Midlands rail disruption from Boxing Day to New Year: what trains are running and what’s cancelled

West Midlands rail disruption from Boxing Day to New Year: what trains are running and what’s cancelled

Supporting image for story: New year deals at Travelodge could make visiting family across the Midlands even cheaper

New year deals at Travelodge could make visiting family across the Midlands even cheaper

Supporting image for story: 'I took my son to see the REAL Santa in Lapland and it was a magical experience'

'I took my son to see the REAL Santa in Lapland and it was a magical experience'

Supporting image for story: Big traffic jams expected in the West Midlands today - find out which motorways to avoid as the big Christmas rush begins early

Big traffic jams expected in the West Midlands today - find out which motorways to avoid as the big Christmas rush begins early

Supporting image for story: I visited the French city of Lyon and discovered a place packed with amazing food, wine, and architecture -not to mention the 'secret' walkways

I visited the French city of Lyon and discovered a place packed with amazing food, wine, and architecture -not to mention the 'secret' walkways

Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

UK News

Supporting image for story: Rescue service volunteers hoped to find Noah Donohoe alive, inquest told

Rescue service volunteers hoped to find Noah Donohoe alive, inquest told

Supporting image for story: Senior officer apologised to family ‘personally’ over Aberfeldy murder failings

Senior officer apologised to family ‘personally’ over Aberfeldy murder failings

Supporting image for story: University not told of psychiatrist’s concerns that Valdo Calocane might kill

University not told of psychiatrist’s concerns that Valdo Calocane might kill

Supporting image for story: Queen and Paddington Bear share marmalade sandwiches at star-studded reception

Queen and Paddington Bear share marmalade sandwiches at star-studded reception

Supporting image for story: Scottish Government orders grooming gangs inquiry headed by expert Alexis Jay

Scottish Government orders grooming gangs inquiry headed by expert Alexis Jay

Supporting image for story: Ex-gamekeeper who murdered former colleague with shotgun jailed

Ex-gamekeeper who murdered former colleague with shotgun jailed

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Inventive West Midlands dad turns car into amphibious vehicle by fitting 5ft snorkel

Inventive West Midlands dad turns car into amphibious vehicle by fitting 5ft snorkel

Supporting image for story: Charity campaigner flies to America for 3,000-mile ‘tartan trek’

Charity campaigner flies to America for 3,000-mile ‘tartan trek’

Supporting image for story: 'I was a shopaholic with £15k of debt - but now I get my dopamine hit from saving'

'I was a shopaholic with £15k of debt - but now I get my dopamine hit from saving'

Supporting image for story: Charity offers ‘extraordinary’ opportunity to work in remote part of Highlands

Charity offers ‘extraordinary’ opportunity to work in remote part of Highlands

Supporting image for story: What a yarn! Knitting entrepreneur casts off for Atlantic charity row

What a yarn! Knitting entrepreneur casts off for Atlantic charity row

Supporting image for story: ‘Code breaker’ coin gives competition entrants chance to win a solid gold bar

‘Code breaker’ coin gives competition entrants chance to win a solid gold bar

World News

Supporting image for story: Swirling beauty of Milky Way’s heart captured in new telescope picture

Swirling beauty of Milky Way’s heart captured in new telescope picture

Supporting image for story: India’s Modi gets a warm greeting from Netanyahu as he arrives in Israel

India’s Modi gets a warm greeting from Netanyahu as he arrives in Israel

Supporting image for story: Phil Collins, Iron Maiden and Sade among Rock Hall nominations

Phil Collins, Iron Maiden and Sade among Rock Hall nominations

Supporting image for story: Louvre has new boss to steer home of Mona Lisa out of crisis after jewel heist

Louvre has new boss to steer home of Mona Lisa out of crisis after jewel heist

Supporting image for story: Takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union address

Takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union address

Supporting image for story: Indonesia frees and deports American jailed over Bali ‘suitcase murder’

Indonesia frees and deports American jailed over Bali ‘suitcase murder’