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Northampton siblings to run London Marathon for sight loss charity

Image by Mistry Family Three siblings from Northampton will run the TCS London Marathon on the 27th of April to raise funds for the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) in memory of their grandfather. Ricki Mistry (30), Bhavika Mistry (23), and Mitesh Mistry (37) are taking part in the event after the death […]

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New awards spotlights business leaders in Yorkshire

Image by Asian Express Newspaper In a landmark moment for Yorkshire’s thriving business landscape, influential entrepreneurs, community leaders, and changemakers gathered at the iconic Aagrah Leeds to witness the launch of the Business Power Awards,  a new initiative set to champion innovation, equity, and entrepreneurial excellence across the region. Announcing a double feature of celebration

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Blackburn cinema named finalist in regional awards

Image by REEL Blackburn REEL Cinema Blackburn is celebrating after being nominated for the Lancashire Telegraph\’s Best Family Indoor Entertainment award. The independent eight-screen cinema opened in May 2021 in the former Waves building in Nab Lane in the town centre. Since then, the team has worked to create a welcoming and accessible experience for

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UK & India announce £400m trade and investment deals

Image by X/@FinMinIndia The UK and India have announced £400 million in trade and investment deals aimed at boosting economic growth. The announcement was made during the 13th UK-India Economic and Financial Dialogue in London, where chancellor Rachel Reeves and Indian finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman discussed efforts to strengthen economic ties and move forward on

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British Artist showcases work in Algeria and Qatar

Image by Asian Leader Shahida Ahmed (pictured above), a celebrated artist from Little Marsden, Pendle, Lancashire, is making waves on the international art scene with her recent exhibitions in Algeria and Qatar.  Known for her intricate and culturally rich works, Ahmed continues to represent the UK on a global stage, highlighting the power of art

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Nikhil Rathi to lead financial watchdog for second term

Image by FCA Nikhil Rathi (pictured above) will continue as chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for a second five-year term until September 2030, it was announced on Thursday the 10th of April. The reappointment comes as the financial watchdog works with the government on regulatory reforms aimed at economic growth while maintaining consumer

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Cannon Mills Drive-In Cinema brings Bollywood to Bradford

Image by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images The first in a series of large-scale outdoor cinema spectaculars for Bradford 2025 takes place this April, as a Drive-In Cinema comes to Cannon Mills in Great Horton, overlooking the cityscape of Bradford’s historic textile mills. From 17 to 19 April, there will be three days of screenings

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Met Police challenges Asda\’s London development plans

Image by Fnik PR The Metropolitan Police has raised serious objections to Asda\’s ambitious \”town centre\” development in west London, warning that the project could compromise public safety and overwhelm police resources. In a strongly worded letter to planning authorities, the Met has threatened to block the supermarket giant’s proposal unless substantial funding is provided to

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Lammy condemns Israel\’s detention of British MPs

Image by UK Parliament Two Labour MPs were turned away by Israeli authorities after landing in the country on Saturday the 5th of April. Abtisam Mohamed (pictured above), MP for Sheffield Central, and Yuan Yang, MP for Earley and Woodley, along with two aides, were detained upon arrival and later deported. Israel\’s population and immigration

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