If you would like to be heard, please send an email to stories@cnct-news.com
Edinburgh, UK
8°C | Light Rain
Weather Icon

Asian Connect Asian Cnct H1 Heading

Clickable Weather Box
London, UK
12°C | Cloudy
Weather Icon

raja

Boxer Hamzah Sheeraz and NHS heroes amongst the winners at the 21st Asian Achievers Awards

Attendees from around the world gathered in London for the 21st annual Asian Achievers Awards, which saw leading South Asians from across the UK honoured for their contribution to building British society. The event was hosted by Eastenders actor Nitin Ganatra alongside Pakistani Balu Mahi actress Ainy Jaffri Rahman, with more than 500 attendees from […]

Boxer Hamzah Sheeraz and NHS heroes amongst the winners at the 21st Asian Achievers Awards Read More »

World Halal Food Festival returns to London

Come for the Food Stay for the Vibe! Mark your calendars for an unforgettable international culinary adventure. The ultimate halal food extravaganza with the World Halal Food Festival at London Stadium on the 23rd and 24th September 2023. Now in its eighth year, the biggest and longest running halal food festival in the world looks

World Halal Food Festival returns to London Read More »

‘Doomsday’ Libya flood: Islamic Relief prepares aid as death toll rises

Image by Islamic Relief The death toll from devastating flooding in eastern Libya is expected to rise as more bodies are being retrieved in the city of Derna, according to Islamic Relief. At least 5,200 people have died and 10,000 more have been reported missing in the disaster, authorities said on 12 September. Photos shared

‘Doomsday’ Libya flood: Islamic Relief prepares aid as death toll rises Read More »

Four-year-old London boy hospitalised after being attacked by an XL Bully dog

Image by MyLondon By News Desk A four-year-old London boy is currently hospitalised following a brutal attack by an XL Bully while playing with his brother in an East London park. In a horrifying incident that occurred in Newham just before 6.30pm on Monday, 11 September, Nehal Islam, underwent surgery after being aggressively approached by

Four-year-old London boy hospitalised after being attacked by an XL Bully dog Read More »

London girl, 9, dies after being misdiagnosed and her parents’ concerns ignored

Image by MyLondon By News Desk A coroner has determined that a nine-year-old school girl who tragically experienced a fatal cardiac arrest a day after being initially misdiagnosed during a Strep A outbreak, could have been rescued. MyLondon reported that Riya Hirani, of Wetheral Drive in Stanmore, was released from Northwick Park Hospital in Harrow

London girl, 9, dies after being misdiagnosed and her parents’ concerns ignored Read More »

Trusted Wolverhampton man jailed for three years after sexually assaulting a minor

Image by MPS/MyLondon By News Desk A paedophile from West London, who threatened to burn down the victim’s house if they reported him to the police has been jailed for three years, according to MyLondon. 33-year-old Jaspreet Singh abused the girl for over two years and would repeatedly touch her and hold her mouth shut

Trusted Wolverhampton man jailed for three years after sexually assaulting a minor Read More »

Sara Sharif murder: Suspects arrested after returning to the UK

Handout (Urfan Sharif, Beinash Batool and Faisal Malik have been arrested) By News Desk On Wednesday, 13 September, law enforcement authorities arrested the three relatives on suspicion of the murder of a 10-year-old girl. This occurred shortly after the trio returned to Britain following a month-long period of evading capture in Pakistan. Sara Sharif’s lifeless

Sara Sharif murder: Suspects arrested after returning to the UK Read More »

UK Export Finance helps Surrey cleantech firm supply to 2.0 GW solar facility in India

Image by GOV.UK A small cleantech firm in Surrey has secured a £4 million order to supply its technology to a projected 2.0 gigawatt solar facility in India, unlocking a major export opportunity with support from UK Export Finance (UKEF). Gas Recovery and Recycle Limited (GR2L) is a micro-SME business which has developed, patented and exported

UK Export Finance helps Surrey cleantech firm supply to 2.0 GW solar facility in India Read More »

UK charity Human Appeal warns of next threat facing Morocco earthquake survivors

Image by BBC International humanitarian charity Human Appeal dispatched a team of Aid experts after the powerful earthquake that struck Morocco, to support its local partner on the ground in Morocco in the distribution of initial aid for those impacted by the disaster. The combined toll of those killed and injured in the quake has

UK charity Human Appeal warns of next threat facing Morocco earthquake survivors Read More »