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Asda to donate £50,000 to its Tickled Pink Campaign this Ramadan and Eid

To support Breast Cancer Now and CoppaFeel!’s ongoing work to raise funds for better treatments, vital education and life-changing support for anyone affected by breast cancer. This year, Asda Tickled Pink joins forces with the Asda ‘Together for Ramadan’ campaign  £50,000 from the sales of 11x selected products available at Asda will be donated to […]

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Dineshbhai Patel, the founder of household Asian brand Cofresh, dies aged 81

Dinesh Patel with his granddaughter Keya at Windsor Castle in 2018 (Image by Facebook @CofreshSnackFoods)  Tributes have poured in after the death of the founder of popular Indian snacks manufacturer Cofresh. Dineshbhai Patel, who launched Cofresh in Nairobi, Kenya in 1965 passed away in the presence of his loved ones at the age of 81. He

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Founder of Muslim Hikers collaborates with global brands to create the first ever weatherproof prayer mats

Image by Muslim Hikers/Huffpost Haroon Mota, who founded Muslim Hikers in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, has helped design a weatherproof prayer mat. The organisation promotes and encourages inclusivity in exploring the UK’s scenic outdoor spots. In the hopes that this will help Muslims enjoy their experiences in the great outdoors, Mota is moving forward

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Residents and business owners devastated after knife crimes increase in Croydon’s town centre

Kamran Iqbal, a shop owner on Church Street, Croydon (Image by Facundo Arrizabalaga/MyLondon) Locals have said that fights and thefts have become common at Croydon’s town centre, which has recently become the ‘new crime hotspot’, according to MyLondon. Last week two 13-year-olds were stabbed in Church Street around late afternoon which brought the state of

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Government launches anti-social behaviour action plan to help local business owners take back control of high streets

Image courtesy People Make Glasgow Local people and businesses will be helped to take control of empty shops blighting high streets, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Michael Gove announced this week, as part of plans to revitalise high streets and tackle anti-social behaviour. Councils will be armed with new powers through

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Food, family, and togetherness – Tilda makes Ramadan a celebration to remember

Ramadan is the holy month of rejuvenation and reflection which brings with it moments of togetherness and sharing for families and friends. It is a special time of holy significance for 1.9 billion Muslims across the world and over 3.9 million in the UK. An eclectic mix of communities celebrate Ramadan in the UK including

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Asda promises to bring ‘taste happiness’ to your dinner tables this Ramadan

As the holy month of Ramadan commences, kitchens are buzzing with preparations for Iftars and Suhoors. While home cooks are busy preparing for the holy month, they are also looking for recipe ideas to add a variety to their mealtimes. At ASDA, there is something for everyone, a wide range of brands and products, which

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London shopkeeper earns only £13 a day and fears he won’t be able to pay his rent

Image by Mariam Khan A London shopkeeper has revealed the hardships he is facing in the midst of the cost of living crisis that has affected many small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country. Mohammed Masi, owner of MNS Bedding Clothing and Accessories in Catford, has been running his business for the last

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Asda launches 150 new product lines for a ‘bigger and better’ Ramadan

 The Desi Doll Company’s innovative, bi-lingual soft plush talking Muslim dolls This year, Asda is celebrating its biggest Ramadan yet with 150 new product lines, more great deals and an easier shopping experience than ever before across the store. As the holy month approaches, Asda is making it easier for customers to find what they

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UK toy store launches the first-ever Sikh action figure toys for children

Image by khalsatoystore.com  A toy store in the UK has launched the world’s first ever Sikh action figure collection in an effort to represent the community in the industry. The Khalsa Toy Store has done so to make Sikh children feel represented, by first releasing their Baaj Singh\’s action figure who is a brave fighter and

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