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Body found as search for missing Somaiya Begum underway

Somaiya Begum, 20, was reported missing on 26 June After more than a week of 20-year-old Somaiya Begum’s disappearance, police have announced that a body has been found in Bradford and a man has been arrested in connection with the incident. Begum is described as an Asian female, slim build with black hair. Before her […]

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Former Health Secretary Sajid Javid gives a trenchant speech at the House of Commons

Sajid Javid at the House of Commons on July 6 In what is being termed as a ‘mass exodus’ by Conservative ministers, the last two days have seen more than 50 resignations from some of Boris Johnson’s closest aides. When questioned by the Liason Committee on July 6, Johnson was firm in his stance to

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Indian-origin police officer dismissed from Scotland Yard along with two others

PC Sukhdev Jeer and two other officers were dismissed from the Scotland Yard following allegations of offensive behaviour Three officers, including an Indian-origin officer, have been dismissed from the Scotland Yard without notice as a result of their ‘highly offensive and discriminatory behaviour’. This has come after a professional standards investigation, which involved examining a

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The 11th annual English Curry Awards reveals finalists

Finalists are now revealed for the 11th English Curry Awards, established to celebrate Asian talent across the UK’s Curry Industry. The awards will be a celebration of the top Asian curry professionals and businesses with the finalist shortlist being determined by public vote. The renowned black-tie awards ceremony will take place on 22nd August 2022

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England and Wales Cricket Board investigates racist incidents at Edgbaston

After many came forward with reports of racist abuse by many in the crowd gathered at Edgbaston to watch the fourth day of the fifth Test match between England and India on Monday, an investigation into the incident has been initiated. Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq, who gave a testimony against institutional racism rampant in

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Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit saying they have lost confidence in PM Boris Johnson

Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid have quit as chancellor and health secretary respectively in what is seen as another blow to the Boris Johnson led government. Both the ministers admitted that they had lost confidence in the Prime Minister, who has been embroiled in several scandals over the last few months, including the latest one

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Friend and aunt of Zara Aleena reveal she was always careful when out alone

 Zara Aleena (Image by iTV News) After the tragic murder of 35-year-old ‘aspiring lawyer’ Zara Aleena, a friend and neighbour has come forward to reveal that Aleena was reluctant to take a taxi as she felt safer to walk home on the fateful night. Louise De\’Souza, 60, who knew Aleena since she was kid, said

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‘Hero’ security guard tragically passes away suddenly

For the Image: Hassan Iqbal (L) with Munir Qureshi A 55-year-old security guard, described as a ‘hero’ has tragically died after suffering from a cardiac arrest. Munir Qureshi worked at Accrington Arndale, a shopping centre in Accrington, England. He had been employed for 17 years and many of the shoppers could easily identify him as

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Teenager gets an extravagant surprise from his uncle on prom night

Blackburn teenager Asim Hussain’s dreams were turned into reality after he was dropped off to his prom in a multi-million pound Bugatti Chiron. The car, known to be as one of the most expensive cars in the world, is worth a whopping £3 million. It is also considered to be the ‘fastest, most powerful, and

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