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Eight-year-old girl receives the UK’s first rejection-free kidney transplant

Aditi Shankar with her parents (Image by PA Media) An eight-year-old girl has received the first-ever treatment in the UK which will spare her from taking life-long drugs, to stop her body from rejecting her kidney transplant. Aditi Shankar experienced a remarkable immune system transformation after undergoing a stem cell transplant. This process effectively \”reprogrammed\” […]

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Genius Glasgow schoolboy secures two gold medals and makes his parents proud

Image by Glasgow Live Azhaf Ejaz, an 11-year-old schoolboy with a remarkable aptitude for mathematics, has achieved a great deal of pride for his parents by securing gold medals in two competitions, one of which was originally intended for secondary school students, Glasgow Live reported. Azhaf attended St Monica’s Primary School in Pollok where he

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Young employee bravely chases two masked men away

Hridesh Tiwari (Image by Newsquest) A courageous 22-year-old man, who is a Biomedical Engineering student at the University of Bradford, is being celebrated for his heroic actions. Hridesh Tiwari confronted and chased off two masked men who were armed with an imitation gun and a stick. Tiwari was beginning his shift alone at the Premier

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Graduation day as youngsters complete \’mini PhD\’ in abacus

Image by BYITC Twenty-three of the brightest minds in the UK – eighteen of which were from Scotland – were honoured in a ceremony in Glasgow recently to celebrate their completion of a leading abacus training programme. The War Memorial Hall in Bishopbriggs, packed with family and friends of the winners, rung with heartfelt applause when

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Inclusion champion Raza Sadiq to receive Honorary Degree from The Open University

Image by Greater Govanhill Raza Sadiq, chairman and founding member of the Active Life Club, a charity promoting inclusion through the life-changing power of sport, has been recognised with an honorary degree from The Open University in Scotland. Born in a village in Pakistan, Sadiq moved to Glasgow in 1989. Despite a degree and a

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Teenager who told doctors she did not want to die can be named

Sudiksha Thirumalesh (Image by Family Handout/PA) By News Desk A teenager who tragically passed away while resisting her doctors’ efforts to withdraw life support can now be publicly identified, as a court has lifted a previous order. Sudiksha Thirumalesh, who was 19 years old and suffering from a rare mitochondrial disorder fought for her life

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‘Independence to Freedom’: Man behind Indian Classical Music in the UK announces the release of his memoir

(R – L) Viram Jasani with Indian sitarist Pandit Ravi Shankar and the Beatles\’ guitarist George Harrison  Viram Jasani, a distinguished figure in the introduction and development of Indian classical music to the UK, is proud to announce the release of his memoir, titled \”Independence to Freedom.\” This captivating book chronicles the remarkable journey of migration, cultural

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The recipe for entrepreneurial success: An exclusive interview with Suleman Raza MBE

Suleman Raza MBE  By Swarupa Tripathy In the world of hospitality and philanthropy, there are few individuals who can boast a journey as inspiring as Suleman Raza\’s. As a successful entrepreneur in the hospitality industry, Raza is the recipient of double honours from the late Queen. He received a Member of the British Empire (MBE)

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‘Educating Yorkshire’ star thanks his fans for their continuous support, 11 years after overcoming severe stammer

Image by Twitter @MusharafAsghar By News Desk Eleven years after finding fame on television after appearing on ‘Educating Yorkshire’, Mushy has come a long way.  Musharaf Asghar was just 16 when he won everyone’s hearts after overcoming his severe stammer with the help of a teacher and made a speech during a school assembly, in

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Glasgow man left “in tears” after being told his father’s WWII medal is worth £250,000

Image by the BBC By News Desk A Glasgow man was brought to tears upon learning that a medal earned by his father during World War II is valued at £250,000 during the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow filming in Glasgow\’s Pollok Park. The medal was a recognition for the valorous actions of his father and Sikh

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