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The 11 th British Muslim Awards 2024 highlights the best of the British Muslim community

Image by Oceanic Awards Top professionals within the Muslim community were honoured at the 11th edition of the British Muslim Awards, hosted by Oceanic Consulting powered by Oceanic Awards. The British Muslim Awards 2024 is one of the most prestigious events in the British Muslim community, recognizing and celebrating the achievements and contributions of British Muslims […]

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Edinburgh students go on hunger strike over the massacres in Gaza

Image by Niall Carson/PA A group of students from Edinburgh University Justice for Palestine Society (EUJPS) have been on hunger strike for much of the week. They are protesting outside the university’s Old College for an end to the Israel-Palestine conflict and said they refuse to be educated by a university that “directly contributed to

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ReelN Ltd unveils ‘Bollywood & Beyond Film Club Summer line up

ReelN Ltd is delighted to unveil the next edition of the Bollywood & Beyond Film Club, a popcinema style concept supported by Film Hub South East across various venues from May until June.  The line-up consists of Manisha Koirala starrer comedy-drama India Sweets And Spices (10th May) and a 20th Anniversary special of Gurinder Chadha’s

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Foysol Choudhury MSP raises alarm bells over PVG proposals

Foysol Choudhury MSP, Co-Convener of the Scottish Parliament’s Cross-Party Group (CPG) on Volunteering, has raised alarm bells over Scottish Government proposals to replace the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership fee waiver, for volunteers in Qualifying Voluntary Organisations (QVOs), with a fee discount. MSP Choudhury, who visited LifeCare Edinburgh last month, raised alarm bells over

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Asian Woman completes her first full marathon

Ranjitha Naik (pictured above), a resident who made the move from India to Belfast in January 2023, has quickly become an integral member of the community. As an active participant in the Belfast Asian Women\’s Academy, she holds the key role of a Project Administrator. Recently accomplishing her first full marathon, Ranjitha showcased her commitment

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Manchester celebrates Palestinian culture and heritage with new film festival

Image by @mcrpalff Inspired by the London Palestinian Film Festive, the MCR Palestine Film Festival is getting set to take place in Manchester. This festival will present films that explore \’Palestinian culture, heritage, and resilience\’.  The festival is made up of three compelling films \’The Teacher\’, \’Gaza Fights for Freedom\’ and \’200 Meters\’, offering unique

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World Press Freedom Day used to remember journalists killed in Gaza conflict

Image by Mahmud Hams/AFP This past week on the 3rd of May, The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) commemorated World Press Freedom Day. It is being marked at a particularly perilous time for journalists globally, with Israel’s war on Gaza becoming the deadliest conflict for journalists and media workers. In a statement Volker

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Keir Starmer sends a message to Rishi Sunak following local election results

Image by PA Sir Keir Starmer said voters had sent Rishi Sunak a clear call for change in the last big test of public opinion before a general election. Labour took Blackpool South in a by-election by a huge margin and won target councils across England. Mr Sunak admitted results so far were \”disappointing\” although

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Hundreds came out for the funeral for matriarch of Southampton’s Sikh community

Image by Sucha Singh Hundreds of people attended the funeral of Pritam Kaur (pictured above), considered the ‘matriarch’ of the Southampton Sikh community who passed away at the age of 94. Mrs Kaur was born in India in 1930 before moving to the UK. She offered a listening ear to many in the city and

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