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Sir Oliver Dowden and Koolesh Shah named co-chairs of Conservative Friends of India

Image by Eastern Eye Sir Oliver Dowden MP and businessman Koolesh Shah have been appointed co-chairs of the Conservative Friends of India (CF India), following the resignation of Ameet Jogia MBE and Reena Ranger OBE, who had led the organisation since 2019. Jogia and Ranger stepped down after a five-year term that saw CF India […]

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Asian landlords fined £20k for cramming students into unsafe London home

Image by Brent Council Two brothers have been fined £20,000 and put on the ‘rogue landlord’ database after 15 people were found crammed inside a seven-bed property in north London. Council officers also found smoke alarms covered with aluminium foil and fire doors missing after being tipped off by a neighbour. Housing enforcement officers from

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Universities being equipped with the tools they need to challenge inequity

Image by Asian Express Newspaper A groundbreaking new book, ‘Uncovering Islamophobia in Higher Education: Supporting the success of Muslim students and staff’, offers an in-depth examination of the challenges faced by Muslim individuals within UK universities. Edited by Dr. Maisha Islam (pictured above) and Dr. Arif Mahmud, the volume brings together firsthand accounts and scholarly

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Little Germany eyes bold future as Bradford’s historic quarter begins regeneration

Image by Stevie Campbell Creative Tucked behind Bradford’s main thoroughfares lies Little Germany – a once-thriving mercantile district, now setting its sights on a vibrant new future. Home to more than 55 Grade II listed buildings; Little Germany is one of the UK’s most remarkable architectural enclaves, boasting the highest concentration of protected buildings per

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Leeds author launches groundbreaking book on racial equity

Image by Asian Express Newspaper Heena Mahmood (pictured above), a respected NHS leader and practice as a Senior Specialist Physiotherapist who’s deeply involved in advocacy and leadership, has released her debut book, ‘Minority Ethnic Voices in Healthcare Professions’ – a powerful and much-needed exploration of racial inequality within the UK’s healthcare system. Launched at a packed

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Virat Kohli announces his retirement from Test match cricket

Image by Asian Standard/Screenshot Cricket legend Virat Kohli (pictured above) has retired immediately from Test match cricket. After 123 matches played for India and an impressive 9,230 runs completed, the legend bows out with an impressive Test career. He is India’s most successful captain, winning 40 of his 68 Test matches. Kohli posted on Instagram

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Mayor of London launches £300,000 fund to boost al fresco dining and late night openings

Image by PA Media Plans to help London\’s bars and restaurants offer al fresco dining have been boosted after Sir Sadiq Khan announced a £300,000 fund to support venues and extend their opening hours.  The Summer Streets Fund, aimed at growing the capital\’s hospitality economy, comes after the government announced it will give the mayor

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Teen batter signs first pro deal with Bears

Image by Warwickshire County Cricket Club Warwickshire have signed exciting teenage batter Vansh Jani on a rookie contract from the South Asian Cricket Academy (SACA) after a string of impressive Second XI displays. Jani, who progressed through Middlesex’s Youth Pathway, has been trialing with the Bears and hit three Second XI centuries last month. The

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India suspends IPL over border tensions with Pakistan

Image by Getty Images The Indian Premier League has been suspended indefinitely due to escalating border tensions between India and Pakistan, according to Indian media reports on Friday. The decision to halt the T20 tournament came after Thursday\’s match in Dharamsala was abandoned. The city is located less than 200 kilometres from Jammu, where explosions

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