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UCLan student creates installation to help her relieve anxiety

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Maariyah Patel, a student at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has created an installation called ‘Feather Weight’ with the use of 3D printing and and various textiles to bring the project to life, displayed at the UCLan’s Degree Shows. The ‘multi-medium’ installation, which is a depiction of feeling relief from anxiety, helped the 24-year-old manage […]

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North London TV star shares her fascinating success story

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Image by Mehreen Baig North London-based teacher turned presenter Mehreen Baig’s claim to fame was very unexpected for her. She had posted a blog post online which gained a lot of traction and she eventually became a part of a BAFTA Award winning show. The 32-year-old British Pakistani, who was born in Hackney, has admitted

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Three men arrested on suspicion of robbing boxing champion Amir Khan

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Amir Khan with his wife Faryal Makhdoom (Image by BBC/Chatterbox Media) After an incident that left former boxing world champion Amir Khan and his wife Faryal Makhdoom shaken in April this year, arrests have finally been made. 35-year-old Khan was robbed at gunpoint after being approached by two men outside the Sahara Grill in Leyton who

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Group of women celebrate Indian weavers by wearing sarees at the Royal Ascot

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In a welcome celebration of Indian weavers, a group of more than 1000 fashionable women of South Asian heritage wore sarees at the Royal Ascot this year, a horseracing event known for its elite attendees which include fashionistas showcasing their sense of luxurious style and fashion. Dr Dipti Jain, who was one of the attendees,

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The winners of the London Curry Awards 2022 are revealed

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The Holiday Inn Brentford played host to The London Curry Awards 2022, which was a celebration of local businesses, where winners are a true reflection of quality and customer service, as they are chosen by members of the general public. The awards held on Monday June 20, recognised the hard work, determination, impeccable service and

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Ilford man found guilty of strangling his wife

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Ilyas Muhammad, a wholesale fruit and vegetable seller based in Ilford has been found guilty of strangling his wife, Maria Chavez, to death at the Old Bailey. The incident took place at their home when all three of the couple’s children were at school on 13 May, 2021. During the trial, it was revealed by

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Hajj pilgrims face further confusion after new lottery system introduced

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Many frustrated pilgrims who won the ‘Hajj Lottery’ under the new system recently introduced for the pilgrimage are now cancelling their journeys due to lack of transparency and skyrocketing prices on a newly launched website. People have been reported suffering from ‘panic attacks, anxiety and stress’ due to the new system that was introduced through

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Dialled In 2022 set to take place in London to promote South Asian artists

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Image by Dialled In Instagram Dialled In music festival is making its way to London this year to promote and shine the spotlight on talented British Asian musicians who have remained underrepresented in the UK music industry since time immemorial. Tickets for the event are currently on sale online and will take place on 10

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Teenager’s family struggles to bring him home from Pakistan

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A Yorkshire teenager who went to Pakistan in February this year for his brother’s wedding was the victim of an unfortunate accident when he fell from the roof of the house where he went to see the fireworks. The 19-year-old fell on solid concrete and was immediately taken to the Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad

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Doctor warns many will quit their jobs at the NHS due to racial bias

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Dr Raj Padmanabhan, consultant anaesthetist and the first chair of BMA Scotland’s Race Equality Forum, spoke about racial discrimination at the NHS which has led to many quitting their jobs. In a landmark report published by BMA, it was found that a third of ethnic minority doctors across the UK, 42% of Black doctors and 41%

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