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Rapist doctor who tied and gagged victim before threatening to release video jailed for 11 years

Image by South Yorkshire Police/PA By News Desk A doctor who raped a woman and subsequently threatened to share a video of the assault has stated that he has no interest in the outcome announced by a medical tribunal. Vibhor Garg, 37, of Wigan has been jailed for 11 years for the heinous crime and […]

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PM recommits UK to Net Zero by 2050 and pledges a “fairer” path to achieving target to ease the financial burden on British families

Image by GOV.UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has vowed to take forward a pragmatic, proportionate and realistic path to reach net zero by 2050 on Wednesday 20 September, reducing costs on British families while still meeting international commitments. The UK has set the most ambitious target to reduce carbon emissions by 68% by 2030 compared to

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The recipe for entrepreneurial success: An exclusive interview with Suleman Raza MBE

Suleman Raza MBE  By Swarupa Tripathy In the world of hospitality and philanthropy, there are few individuals who can boast a journey as inspiring as Suleman Raza\’s. As a successful entrepreneur in the hospitality industry, Raza is the recipient of double honours from the late Queen. He received a Member of the British Empire (MBE)

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Welsh steel’s future secured as UK Government and Tata Steel announce Port Talbot green transition proposal

Image by Tata Steel in Europe The UK Government and Tata Steel on 15 September agreed on a proposed joint investment package which will secure a sustainable future for steelmaking in Port Talbot, modernise production of greener steel and protect skilled jobs, subject to consultation and regulatory approvals. Tata Steel is expected to invest £1.25

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‘Educating Yorkshire’ star thanks his fans for their continuous support, 11 years after overcoming severe stammer

Image by Twitter @MusharafAsghar By News Desk Eleven years after finding fame on television after appearing on ‘Educating Yorkshire’, Mushy has come a long way.  Musharaf Asghar was just 16 when he won everyone’s hearts after overcoming his severe stammer with the help of a teacher and made a speech during a school assembly, in

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Glasgow man left “in tears” after being told his father’s WWII medal is worth £250,000

Image by the BBC By News Desk A Glasgow man was brought to tears upon learning that a medal earned by his father during World War II is valued at £250,000 during the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow filming in Glasgow\’s Pollok Park. The medal was a recognition for the valorous actions of his father and Sikh

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Shortlist announced for Sporting Equals Awards 2023

By News Desk The nominations for Sporting Equals Awards 2023 have closed, judges have had their say and voting is now open! For the past two months, Sporting Equals has received hundreds of nominations for ethnically diverse sports people and communities.  Sporting Equals champions race equality across sport and physical activity. It is a fully

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Young Pakistani man gets trolled after marrying a 70-year-old Canadian woman

By News Desk A Pakistani man has become the talk of the town after news about him marrying a Canadian woman who is much older than him came to light. 35-year-old Naeem Shahzad from Gujrat, met his wife, 70, on Facebook in 2017, and sparks flew almost instantly between the two.  The woman, who remains

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Human Appeal sends aid to Libya to avert hunger and disease from deadly flooding

Image by Human Appeal Over 10,000 people are missing after Storm Daniel tore through Libya on September 10th, triggering deadly flooding. More than 11,000 people have been confirmed dead, with the number expected to rise. International charity, Human Appeal, has launched emergency aid relief via its partner to support the Libyan population hardest hit with

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West London-based organised crime group involved in international money laundering and people smuggling jailed

Image by National Crime Agency Sixteen people who were part of a West London-based organised crime group involved in international money laundering and people smuggling, have been given jail sentences totalling more than 70 years. A National Crime Agency investigation identified that members of the network were likely to have smuggled around £70 million in

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