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Goldsmith University Raises Topic of Racial Bias on National TV Show

Image by Lars Peter Witt from Pixabay Now in its 21st series, Strictly Come Dancing is a staple in the TV calendar and one of the UK’s most popular, and most diverse, shows. Yet its role has sparked fierce public debate.   The voting audience of Strictly Come Dancing regularly gives lower votes to pairs made up of BAME participants than […]

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Housing Crisis a Priority For Scotland in 2024

Image by Stephan at Pixabay  Scottish Labour MSP Foysol Choudhury has implored the Scottish Government to make housing a priority in 2024.  Mr Choudhury raised concerns that hundreds could sadly be faced with rough sleeping this winter, with many more at risk of homelessness or living in what he says is unsuitable temporary accommodation.  

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British Heritage Luxury Coach-building Brand Launched

Image by Allesley The launch of an all-new British luxury brand is set to become the paragon of automotive coach building. Based in the historic home of coach building, Coventry, England.  ‘Allesley’ was launched on 6th December 2023 designed to bring to life the most exclusive ultra-luxury cars. With clientele ranging from OEMs to ultra-high-net-worth

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Petition launched to prevent closure of Milan Day Centre

Image by Milan Day Centre A Petition has been launched to save the unique “Milan Day centre” in Kirkintilloch, which is attended by the Black Asian Ethnic Minority (BAME) elderly residents of East Dunbartonshire. For years it has given the families respite and support knowing the members are in safe and caring hands. This centre

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New Rom-Com Book by Naina Kumar releasing in NewYear

Image by Penguin  Naina Kumar is launching a new Rom-Com Style book named “Say You’ll be my Jaan” releasing on 18th January 2024. If you’re a fan of Wedding Season or Indian Matchmaking, this novel is right up your alley.  The synopsis is about Meghna who has tried everything when it comes to dating: blind dates, apps, attempting to drum up conversations

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Concerns Raised for Scotland’s Culture Budget

Image by Scottish Parliament Scottish Labour MSP Foysol Choudhury has raised alarm bells about the latest funding arrangements for Scotland’s Culture Sector. He believes that there are no year-on-year, real-terms cuts to the culture budget. In this year’s culture budget, the overall increase has been from £180.8m to £196.6m. However, total culture funding is still less

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House of Lords Publishes Report Highlighting Better Quality of Community Sentences

Image by Mahcyp at Pixabay  The House of Lords has published a report today that highlights an investment on better community sentences, which will help in cutting crime rates.  In its report, ‘Cutting crime: better community sentences’, The House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee sets out proposals for making the most of community sentences

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Peace and Remembrance in Palestine Social Media Christmas Campaign launched

Image by FNIK PR  Ethnic public relations agency, FNIK PR has launched a ground-breaking social media campaign this Christmas called ‘ Merry Xmas’ aimed at sparking thoughtful conversations and promoting peace amidst the on-going conflicts in Gaza. Under the visionary guidance of Human Rights Barrister Yasin Patel and with creative designs by KH Designs, the

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