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Adi Chugh leads UK tour of critically acclaimed production

Image by Reeln PR British Indian actor Adi Chugh (pictured above), known for Hindi films like Shakuntala Devi (Prime Video) and Bell Bottom, takes on a career-defining role as the lead in The Vanishing Elephant, the latest touring production by Northern Irish theatre company Cahoots NI. Supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Belfast […]

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UK freezes London properties linked to Sheikh Hasina

Image by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP via Getty Images Britain’s top crime-fighting unit has frozen two expensive London homes belonging to connections of Bangladesh\’s former leader Sheikh Hasina (pictured above), as investigations into alleged money theft continue. The National Crime Agency secured court orders to freeze the properties, which belong to Ahmed Shayan Fazlur Rahman. His father,

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Exhibition showcases how Pakistani families kept in touch through tapes

Image by Asian Express Newspaper They may look old-fashioned now, but cassette tapes once carried voices, love, and family news thousands of miles across the globe, and Bradford’s British Pakistani community is celebrating this long-lost connection with a special new exhibition. The exhibition, ‘Tape Letters’, opened on 22nd May at Bradford 2025’s Loading Bay Gallery

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The Dad Project celebrates the silent strength of men and breaks the silence around their mental health

Image by The Dad Project This Father\’s Day, The Dad Project is proud to shine a light on the often-overlooked emotional journeys of men and fathers across the world.  At a time traditionally focused on celebration, The Dad Project offers something deeper: a call to action, a platform for healing, and a powerful reminder that strength also

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Sheffield appoints its first black hijab wearing woman as Lord Mayor

Image by Asian Express Newspaper Sheffield has made history as Safiya Saeed becomes the city’s new Right Worshipful Lord Mayor, the first Black woman wearing a hijab to hold the prestigious title. The 128th person to wear the mayoral chains, Councillor Saeed was officially sworn in at Sheffield City Council’s Annual General Meeting, where her

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‘Anti-Islam posts’ land Reform councillor in controversy

Image by Eastern Eye Norfolk’s newest councillor has found himself in hot water just days into the role, following the emergence of social media posts in which he said Islam should be banned and Muslims deported. James ‘Jimmi’ Lee (pictured above), who was elected to represent Acle for Reform at a Broadland Council by-election last

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New South Asian led domestic abuse programme challenges harmful behaviours from within the community

Image by Asian Standard A new culturally specific domestic abuse programme co-designed by South Asian-led organisations is being launched in Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland and Bradford, marking a significant shift in how harmful behaviours are addressed within the community. The Changing Harmful Attitudes and Behaviour (CHAB) programme is the result of collaboration between H.O.P.E CIC, Sikh

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21 year old joiner gears up for ‘Skill Olympics’

Image by WorldSkills UK A talented young joiner from Bradford is getting ready to take on the world after being handpicked for Squad UK – the national team training for WorldSkills 2026, the global showdown dubbed the “Skills Olympics.” Ahmed Shakir, 21, who works for local firm Abrahams & Carlisle and studies at Bradford College,

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