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Leeds man makes a plea to men to prioritise their mental health

Image by Naushad Qayyum Leeds-based author Naushad Qayyum (pictured above), is turning pain into purpose with the release of his powerful new book, ‘Alive Today – How Speaking Out Changed My Life’, a raw, deeply personal account of grief, depression, and the healing power of speaking up. The book is more than a memoir. It is […]

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Railways to add automatic doors to Mumbai local trains after commuter deaths

Image by Getty Images The Railway Ministry has decided to install automatic door closing systems in existing and new local trains on the Mumbai Suburban network, following the deaths of four commuters and injuries to nine others who fell from overcrowded trains in Thane district on Monday, officials said. A senior official said that after

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Tributes pour in for an Inman who passed away on Eid

Image by NQ/Lancashire Telegraph Tributes have been paid to an imam Mohammad Iqbal who collapsed and passed away on Eid day. Mohammad, a chaplain at Royal Blackburn Hospital, had been preparing to lead Jummah prayers at the hospital before suffering a stroke. On Saturday, more than a thousand people attended the funeral of the imam who was buried

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Image released of Bradford teen as murder investigation deepens

Image by West Yorkshire Police Police have named the young man tragically killed in a street attack in Bradford as 19-year-old Muhammad Junaid Khan (pictured above), as detectives continue their investigation into the fatal stabbing that has left the local community in shock. Muhammad’s family has released a photograph of the teenager as they begin

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Sadiq Khan speaks of his hopes for a united London at Eid event

Image by David Bass Last Sunday saw the Mayor’s, ‘Eid on the Square’ celebration returning once more to central London, to showcase the diversity of the capital and to honour the Muslim faith. Mayor Sadiq Khan talked of his pride in the festival and what he hopes it will achieve saying: “Eid on the Square

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Bradford community champion marks Eid with hospital visit

Image by Nazim Ali Foundation Nazim Ali, one of Bradford’s most active community figures, has once again brought smiles to the faces of children in hospital. He was marking Eid-Ul-Adha with a special delivery of toys to Airedale General Hospital. The visit was part of the Nazim Ali Foundation’s 12th Annual ‘Creating Smiles Gifts Initiative’,

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Film Conclave 2025 champions cross border storytelling

Image by ReelN The second edition of Film Conclave, co-produced by ReelN Ltd and EPG (Economic Policy Group) as part of India Week 2025, concluded yesterday with resounding success, reaffirming its role as a vital bridge between the UK and India\’s film industries.  Hosted at London\’s Skyline Tower Suites by Blue Orchid Hotels, the day-long event evolved into a dynamic hub for

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Bradford man jailed for two years after ‘Covid-19’ identity theft

Image by T&A A Bradford man who stole the identity of one of his father’s tenants to apply for a Covid-19 business loan has been jailed for two years. Shohid Ahmed (pictured above) was described by a judge as “callous” for the way he involved an innocent woman in his attempts to gain fraudulent loans near the start of the

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Acclaimed filmmaker’s latest picture premieres at Riverside Studios

Image by Media House Following its World Premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, acclaimed producer, actor and filmmaker, Anupam Kher’s latest directorial, Tanvi The Great, celebrated a star-studded UK Premiere on 21st May at the iconic Anil Agarwal Riverside Studios in London.The red carpet event was a grand affair, attended by the film’s ensemble

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