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Thousands queue outside the Westminster Hall to file past the Queen’s coffin

Image By WPA/Getty Images Her Majesty The Queen’s coffin left Buckingham Palace for the last time on Wednesday, 14 September and is now open for to the public to pay their last respects at the Westminster Hall. The Queen’s lying in state will continue for the next four days with tens of thousands of people […]

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British Indian MPs pay their tributes to the Queen, adding that she loved the country and the Commonwealth

Image by Today Post US Zero As Members of the Parliament paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during the weekend, the common theme among many British Indian members was the love that she had for India and the Commonwealth. They also added that this sentiment was expressed by her successor King Charles III.

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UK provides necessary aid and funds as death toll continues to rise in Pakistan

Image by Arshad Arbab/EPA The UK has stepped up to provide urgent support to Pakistan after flooding in the south of the country killed many people with the death toll having crossed 1400 as of Tuesday, 13 September. Extreme monsoon rainfall has affected millions, with their homes completely destroyed. In response to the disaster, the UK

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Congress leader Shashi Tharoor lashes out at US journalist claiming the British empire left civilisation in India

 Image by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Indian MP and Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has responded to an American anchor over a pro-British rant, according to reports. Tharoor, who posted on Twitter, was raging at Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson, who announced on social media that India has not been able to build a single architecturally beautiful

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Celebrate the vibrancy of Asian performance arts and culture at Asian Dance Festival 2022

Image by Culture Unite/Asian Dance Festival The Asian Dance Festival which celebrates the vibrant performing arts of Bhangra, Bollywood and Classical, whilst uniting people from all communities, is set to take place on Saturday, 15th October. Presented by Culture Unite this year’s event will be held at the Regency Banqueting Suite, Birmingham and will commence

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Operation London Bridge explained: Carefully crafted plans that lead up to Her Majesty The Queen’s funeral

Image by wallpaperaccess.com After Her Majesty The Queen’s death on 8 September at the age of 96, a carefully crafted farewell plan – Operation London Bridge – is now underway. Operation London bridge is the codename for a meticulously detailed set of plans that are to take place after the Queen’s death. These include preparations for

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Bestway Wholesale launches fundraiser to help many affected by floods in Pakistan

Image by Family Business United UK’s second-largest wholesaler, Bestway Wholesale, which runs its operations in the UK and Pakistan and has strong ties with South Asian country, has announced a fundraiser to help those affected by the floods. The disaster, said to be the worst the country has faced in decades, has left many without

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Prominent British Bangladeshi leaders honoured for their contributions

Image by Northampton Chronicle A newly formed group of British Bangladeshi business leaders in Northampton teamed up with the Mayor of Northampton to honour 20 people from across the country who have made immense contributions to their local communities. The event was held in the Mayor’s Parlour at The Guildhall on Thursday, September 1, and

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Police step up patrols after disturbances by cricket fans continue in East Leicester

Image by Hindustan Times via ANI After India’s win against Pakistan in T20 Asia Cup match held on 28 August in Dubai, several report of disturbance were made to the police in Leicester’s Belgrave area. The disturbances have carried on due to which the police have stepped up their patrols in East Leicester to put

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Thousands to attend this year’s Diwali celebrations at Wembley Park

 Image by wembleypark.com One of the most significant Indian festivals will be celebrated in Wembley Park on 1 October, with thousands expected to attend the event. Diwali, the festival of lights, will be celebrated with much zeal and zest at the free-to attend family event with several music and dance performances by the Brent community. Many

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