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Petition accusing former boxing star Amir Khan of preying on vulnerable women surfaces online

Image by BBC By Newsdesk Former boxing champion Amir Khan continues to be embroiled in scandals as a petition against him surfaced online recently. The ex-boxer has been accused of allegedly using his status as a celebrity to prey on vulnerable women. Recent reports have also stated that he has separated from his wife, Faryal […]

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Young London underground engineer plans to inspire women by taking part in Miss England contest

Image by SWNS By Newsdesk A London underground engineer has decided to ditch her overalls and pursue the path of beauty pageants instead. Afrose Ameen, from Lewisham, admits that she has no prior experience in modelling and never thought of becoming a beauty queen. However, after learning that it was more than just about being

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The 21st Asian Achievers Awards makes a return this year as the shortlist is announced

By Newsdesk The stage is set and the red-carpet is getting laid out as the shortlist for potential winners of the 21st Asian Achievers Awards, the UK’s most prominent and longstanding celebration of British Asian achievement across multiple fields, are announced. This year’s Awards will take place on Friday 15th September 2023 at the prestigious

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London mum, whose first child was delivered using forceps, left with life-changing injuries

Image by Irwin Mitchell By Newsdesk A woman from North London is still suffering from life-changing injuries 15 years after undergoing a traumatic delivery. Geeta Nayar, 46, suffered a third-degree perineal tear and nerve damage when her first child was delivered by forceps, according to MyLondon. After undergoing surgery, she experienced complications leading to symptoms

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Woman charged with manslaughter after death of an 11-year-old girl in East London

Image by Nishat Tasnim Disha By Newsdesk A woman has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of an 11-year-old girl in East London. Jesmin Akter, 33, of Sutton Street, Shadwell, was charged on Friday (July 28) with manslaughter, as well as importing a regulated substance. She will appear Thames Magistrates\’ Court on

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We need to root out racism from every sport

Qasim Sheikh and Majid Haq called for action to be taken and recommendations to be implemented in Scottish cricket after a review found that its governing body failed on almost all tests of institutional racism (Image by Sky Sports) By Foysol Choudhury Qasim Sheikh, former Scotland international cricketer, has advised people to ‘think twice’ before

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Woman who became homeless as a teen, turns her life around for the better

Image by Petros Spyrou/MyLondon A 30-year-old British Asian woman has completely changed her life, overcoming some of the toughest days she had to face as a young girl. In the running for Miss Great Britain, Alicia Shah, who became homeless and went to live in a hostel at the age of 17, says that at

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CDC announces Yorkshire County Cricket Club sanctions, more than two years after Azeem Rafiq came forward with racism allegations

Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq (Image by Getty) The independent Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) published its sanctions decisions in relation to racism allegations against Yorkshire County Cricket Club last week. Yorkshire County Cricket Club admitted four amended charges in breach of ECB Directive 3.3, after which the CDC Panel held a sanction hearing on Tuesday

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East End Foods spices up Birmingham Mela with a weekend of culinary extravaganza!

East End Foods, a trusted brand celebrated for its exceptional quality and authentic flavours, culminated in a spectacular weekend of cultural delights at the Birmingham Mela on 22 and 23 July, 2023. The event held at Victoria Park, was a feast for the senses as attendees were treated to an unforgettable experience, featuring the culinary

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Extensive and detailed four-year investigation secures conviction for the murder of Mohammed Shah Subhani

Mohammed Shah Subhani (Image by Metropolitan Police) An extensive and detailed police investigation has secured the conviction of a man for the murder of 27-year-old Mohammed Shah Subhani in Hounslow. The investigation, spanning four years, included securing a significant amount of police witness and suspect interviews, hours of CCTV examination, extensive phone analysis, witness appeals

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