Image by West Midland Police A dramatic moment unfolded when a brave off-duty special constable disarmed a suspected gunman moments after a gunshot was fired last week. Abdullah Bin Imad was about to get some food when he saw two men acting suspiciously. After becoming increasingly concerned about their behaviour, he moved into a coffee […]
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Image by Newsquest The second Eid in the Park festival of the year was held at Corporation Park, opposite the historic conservatory in Blackburn during the weekend. Several families attended the event and indulged themselves in some delicious food, along with exciting rides and shopping. On Saturday, due to heavy rain in the afternoon, the
Nuria Sajjad (Image by Metropolitan Police) A second child has sadly died following a serious road traffic collision in Wimbledon on Thursday, 6 July. 8-year-old Nuria Sajjad was the second victim named by the Metropolitan Police in a statement on Sunday, 9 July. Nuria’s family released the following statement, “It is with profound sorrow that
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Image by Bethany Clarke/Getty Images The investment will support the delivery of Bradford’s programme of cultural activity over the year – ranging from live performances in existing cultural venues to pop-up experiences in a bespoke touring venue, Beacon. Approximately 1,000 performances will take place in 2025, developed alongside and in collaboration with local artists and creatives.
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By Swarupa Tripathy In today’s digital era, the power of social media cannot be underestimated. It has given rise to a new breed of influencers who captivate audiences with their creativity and talent. Among them, a remarkable number of British Asian trailblazers have made their mark, showcasing their talents across diverse areas of content creation.
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Image by Metropolitan Police A man has been found guilty of murder after he stabbed his wife to death in a frenzied attack and then called the police. Following a trial at the Old Bailey, the jury unanimously found Asim Hasan, 33, of Burrard Road, Newham, guilty of the murder of his wife Aaisha Hasan,
Image by Times of India In response to media reports about a poster promoting another rally in support of a separate state for the Sikh community, British Foreign Minister James Cleverly issued a strong cautionary message, emphasising that any attacks on the Indian High Commission in London should be avoided. “Any direct attacks on the
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Image by Instagram @kaur_film ‘Kaur’ a short film written, produced by and starring award-winning filmmaker Parvinder Shergill, is set to release exclusively on BritBox UK. The film revolves around a British Asian woman who embraces her identity as a Sikh and decides to wear a turban, despite her father not agreeing with the decision. It
Image by Stefan Rousseau / PA A report published last month reveals the stark differences in air quality between the most and least deprived areas in London, as well as the disparity experienced between different ethnic groups and immigrant communities in the capital. The report, which builds on previous research from 2013 through to 2021,
Image by Twitter @Jemima_Khan Congratulations are in order for the team behind the film ‘What’s love got to do with it?’, as it bagged four awards at the prestigious National Film Awards held in London this week. Producer Jemima Goldsmith, the former wife of Pakistan’s prominent political leader Imran Khan, was ecstatic as she and
