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Tube driver suspended after leading pro Palestine chant

Image by Britannica A tube driver has been suspended pending further investigation, after it was discovered the individual was leading passengers in a chant of “free, free Palestine” whilst on duty. The incident occurred in a London Underground train on Saturday when over 100,000 protesters took part in a pro-Palestinian demonstration in the capital, as […]

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Coventry Police teams up with Sky Blues to deliver anti-racism workshops

Image by Coventry Police Officers from the Coventry Partnerships team joined forces with Coventry City FC to speak to children about hate crime. The team worked with the Sky Blues to deliver \”No Room for Racism\” workshops at Clifford Bridge, St Osburg\’s and Hill Farm School this week. The workshops educated youngsters on racism and

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Action plan to tackle shoplifting launched

Ram raid in Poole, Dorset (Image by The Times) The government brought together retailers and policing to set out measures to tackle the rise in shoplifting, catch more offenders and keep retail workers safe. Policing Minister Chris Philp chaired a meeting with senior police leaders and 13 of the UK’s biggest retailers on Monday, 23

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Household brand TRS set to illuminate Diwali on the Square for the second consecutive year

TRS, the trusted name in high-quality spices and ethnic food products, is thrilled to announce its second-year participation in the vibrant celebration of Diwali on the Square. This year\’s festivities promise to be bigger and brighter, with TRS bringing an array of exciting activities and delightful surprises for attendees. Damian Guha, CEO of Vibrant Foods

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British Asian entrepreneur behind the world’s smallest phone announces the launch of new product

Image by Newsquest A British Asian entrepreneur who owns a thriving electronics firm in China has launched a new product in the market. Originally from Bradford, Shazad Talib, is the face behind Zini Mobiles Ltd. The brand is best known for its Zanco Tiny range of miniature phones. In a recent interview with Telegraph &

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Man who subjected woman to repeated abuse and rape jailed

Image by Metropolitan Police A man who repeatedly raped and physically assaulted a woman he knew in Southwark has been jailed following an investigation by Met detectives. Detectives worked diligently to secure this conviction by obtaining digital and medical evidence to present in court, as the victim-survivor became too terrified to give her evidence. Ahmedshah

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\’The Archies\’ first song \’Sunoh\’: Zoya Akhtar\’s cinematic ode to the 1960’s rock and roll era

Image by Netflix One of the most awaited films of the year, Netflix India’s ‘The Archies’ has released its first song \’Sunoh,\’ featuring Dot (Aditi), Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor, Mihir Ahuja, Suhana Khan, Vedang Raina and Yuvraj Menda. \’The Archies’ is a coming-of-age musical following the lives of the town’s favourite set of teenagers by

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Mayor announces the capital’s much-awaited ‘Diwali in the Square’ celebrations

Image by Greater London Authority By News Desk The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced that the annual Diwali on the Square celebrations will take place in Trafalgar Square on Sunday, 29 October with a host of family-friendly entertainment. The capital’s celebration of the Festival of Lights will see Londoners and people from around

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Naga Munchetty slams doctors for never taking her health concerns seriously for decades

Image by Parliamentlive.tv BBC newsreader Naga Munchetty has lashed out at the NHS after claiming she was “never taken seriously” by doctors. Munchetty said that she has spent decades being ‘failed and gaslit’ by the healthcare system after her symptoms of heavy periods, repeated vomiting and unbearable pain were ignored. When speaking before the House

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Patrols ramped up as instances of business crime on the rise in Birmingham city centre

Image by Getty Images/iStockphoto Officers from the West Midlands Police city centre team joined forces with partners at Central BID and Birmingham City Council on Tuesday, October 17 to conduct patrols and store visits in the city centre. This Safer Business Action Week (16-22 October), the force’s neighbourhood teams are out and about, keeping an

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