Ravneet Nandra

Feb 7, 2025 | itv.com | Ravneet Nandra

A former gang member has spoken with ITV Central reporter Ravneet Nandra about how he left a life of stabbings, shootings, and drug dealing behind - and is encouraging others to do the same. Being involved in gang violence affects the rest of your life, says a teenager who was previously involved in stabbings, shootings, robberies and supplying drugs. 'Harry', which isn't his real name, was helped by the Midlands Langar Seva Society.

Jan 24, 2025 | itv.com | Ravneet Nandra

ITV News Central Reporter Ravneet Nandra spent the day with Olya and her son Kyrylo who fled Ukraine in 2023 to Redditch in WorcestershireCouncils in the Midlands are struggling to place Ukrainians in homes as the demand remains high but the number of homes and hosts available have dwindled. The Homes for Ukraine scheme began in 2022, where residents who had a spare room opened up their homes to Ukrainians, to offer a safe refuge.

Jan 13, 2025 | itv.com | Ravneet Nandra

Men who fell victim of the Grindr robberies have said they are still physically and mentally haunted by the serious assaults. One of the Grindr robbery victims said: "I blame myself for the situation I ended up in."Five men who conspired, planned and committed robberies across Birmingham and Derby have been jailed for targeting vulnerable and homosexual men.

Dec 9, 2024 | itv.com | Ravneet Nandra

ITV News Central reporter Ravneet Nandra spoke with women in Birmingham who are worried about their safety when out in the city's nightlife. As young women, Charlotte, Katie and Ffion should be enjoying the night life Birmingham has to offer.But it’s been tainted by something they see and experience, almost nightly. They're all part of the group, Urban Angels Birmingham, an online community to help women and non-binary people get home safely after a night out.

Nov 21, 2024 | itv.com | Ravneet Nandra

ITV Central Reporter Ravneet Nandra spoke with those who's lives changed forever after the Birmingham Pub BombingsMaurice Malone was just seven years old when the bombs exploded at two pubs in Birmingham city centre in 1974. He said he felt the impact of that night almost instantly. His mother was scared of him walking to school alone the day after, and took him instead. Even at seven, Maurice knew something was odd when he and other Irish children were not allowed to play in the playground.