Image by Asian Lite Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali (pictured above) believes Virat Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket is a “massive blow” to the format, hailing the Indian great as a “pioneer” whose passion and charisma brought fans to stadiums much like Sachin Tendulkar once did. As India prepares for a stern five-Test challenge in […]
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Image by Google Maps A relocation of mental health centres is set to go ahead after a challenge by cllrs was dismissed. The support hubs are set to be moved from their current locations in Armley, Beeston and Lovell Park under cost-saving plans by the council. Fears were raised that moving the centres would leave vulnerable people with too far to travel for support groups
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Image by Eastern Eye Sir Oliver Dowden MP and businessman Koolesh Shah have been appointed co-chairs of the Conservative Friends of India (CF India), following the resignation of Ameet Jogia MBE and Reena Ranger OBE, who had led the organisation since 2019. Jogia and Ranger stepped down after a five-year term that saw CF India
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Image by Brent Council Two brothers have been fined £20,000 and put on the ‘rogue landlord’ database after 15 people were found crammed inside a seven-bed property in north London. Council officers also found smoke alarms covered with aluminium foil and fire doors missing after being tipped off by a neighbour. Housing enforcement officers from
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Image by Asian Express Newspaper A groundbreaking new book, ‘Uncovering Islamophobia in Higher Education: Supporting the success of Muslim students and staff’, offers an in-depth examination of the challenges faced by Muslim individuals within UK universities. Edited by Dr. Maisha Islam (pictured above) and Dr. Arif Mahmud, the volume brings together firsthand accounts and scholarly
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Image by Stevie Campbell Creative Tucked behind Bradford’s main thoroughfares lies Little Germany – a once-thriving mercantile district, now setting its sights on a vibrant new future. Home to more than 55 Grade II listed buildings; Little Germany is one of the UK’s most remarkable architectural enclaves, boasting the highest concentration of protected buildings per
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Image by Asian Express Newspaper Heena Mahmood (pictured above), a respected NHS leader and practice as a Senior Specialist Physiotherapist who’s deeply involved in advocacy and leadership, has released her debut book, ‘Minority Ethnic Voices in Healthcare Professions’ – a powerful and much-needed exploration of racial inequality within the UK’s healthcare system. Launched at a packed
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Image by Asian Express Newspaper A trio of determined volunteers from Slough have completed an incredible 100-mile run from Leicester to London in just 36 hours, raising more than £21,000 and counting – for Islamic Relief UK’s Gaza emergency appeal. Runners Mohsin, Shafqat, and Wajid, took on the challenge over the May bank holiday weekend,
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Image by PA Media Plans to help London\’s bars and restaurants offer al fresco dining have been boosted after Sir Sadiq Khan announced a £300,000 fund to support venues and extend their opening hours. The Summer Streets Fund, aimed at growing the capital\’s hospitality economy, comes after the government announced it will give the mayor
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Image by Warwickshire County Cricket Club Warwickshire have signed exciting teenage batter Vansh Jani on a rookie contract from the South Asian Cricket Academy (SACA) after a string of impressive Second XI displays. Jani, who progressed through Middlesex’s Youth Pathway, has been trialing with the Bears and hit three Second XI centuries last month. The
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