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Muslim Tech Fest 2025 celebrates Excellence in Innovation, Identity and Collective Power

Image by Muslim Tech Fest On Saturday June 21st, Muslim Tech Fest took over four floors of Novotel London West and filled it with something rarely seen in the UK tech scene: purpose, belonging, and power rooted in identity. The space was transformed into more than a conference; it became a rallying ground for some […]

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Bradford Hospital donation puts big smiles on children’s faces in Pakistan

Image by Asian Express Newspaper A kind-hearted Bradford Hospitals team is helping to put smiles on children’s faces in Pakistan after donating old orthotic equipment to the Khadeejah Children’s Care Centre in Pakistan. Orthotics Clinical Lead, Lisa Buckley, and Orthotist, Biko Bourgeois, were inspired to get involved after a chance meeting with a patient and

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Islamic Relief UK and Newham Community Project deliver Qurbani food packs to vulnerable families

Image by Islamic Relief UK Islamic Relief UK partnered with Newham Community Project this Qurbani to distribute food parcels to vulnerable individuals and families affected by the rising cost-of-living crisis in the London Borough of Newham and surrounding areas. On 20 June 2025, the organisations delivered 300 food packs to support local households, including refugees,

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Successful aesthetician offers free mental health support to women’s safe space for healing

Image by Asian Express Newspaper In a world that often rushes past the quiet struggles of women, one Bradford businesswoman is choosing to pause, listen, and give back. Prity Farooq (pictured above), owner of a successful aesthetic salon for over 20-years, has quietly transformed part of her business into a sanctuary of emotional support. Every

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British Pakistan Foundation celebrates 15 years with landmark event

Image by Asian Express Newspaper The British Pakistan Foundation (BPF) marked a proud milestone on 19th June with its “Forging Forwards” event, held at the historic 116 Pall Mall in central London. The evening brought together over 150 people from across the British Pakistani community to celebrate 15 years of progress, unity, and leadership. The

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Bradford will be hosting the world’s first permanent Rohingya Memorial

Image by Henna Ahmed Bradford is set to make global history by becoming the first city in the world to establish a permanent memorial to the Rohingya people, honouring their suffering, resilience, and ongoing fight for justice.  The ground-breaking initiative is being led by Councillor Habib Rahman, an independent Newcastle councillor, human rights advocate, and

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Birmingham council to recognise Sikh and Jewish identities in data collection

Image by iStock Birmingham City Council will become the first in England to recognise Sikh and Jewish identities in its data collection. A motion tabled by the Birmingham Labour group was passed at a full council meeting. It will change how information is collected from residents in the future. Current council questionnaires do not include

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Indian schools among finalists for world’s best school prizes

Image by iStock Four Indian schools were on Wednesday named among the top 10 finalists across different categories for the annual world\’s best school prizes, organised in the UK to celebrate schools\’ enormous contribution to society\’s progress. Schools from Haryana, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh were unveiled as contenders for membership of the Best School

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Sadiq Khan pushes ahead with Oxford Street pedestrian plan

Image by Eastern Eye London mayor Sadiq Khan (pictured above) has confirmed that Oxford Street will be pedestrianised “as quickly as possible” following strong backing in a public consultation. The move comes as part of wider efforts to revive the West End’s shopping appeal. The consultation, which gathered over 6,600 responses from businesses, residents and

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Bradford cardiologist wins prestigious national training award

Image by Bradford Teaching Hospitals Dr Jiv Gosai (pictured above), a Bradford-based consultant has been rewarded a prestigious national awards that has recognised his exceptional contributions through his resident doctor training. Dr Jiv Gosai, consultant cardiologist at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, received the “Best UK Trainer of the Year Award” for electrophysiology (EP)

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