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BBC presenter Anita Rani appointed the chancellor of the University of Bradford

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Image by Instagram @universityofbradford A popular BBC television and radio presenter has been appointed as the new chancellor of the University of Bradford. Anita Rani, who is from Bradford, said that she was “overwhelmed and humbled” after being designated the new role. She was installed as the chancellor in the presence of her parents and brother […]

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Young Bolton boy travels to Poland to meet and support Ukrainian children

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Image by Daxa Kumar Inspirational young boy Milan Paul Kumar, who is the recipient of several awards for his humanitarian work, is supporting displaced Ukrainian children to show them that they still have the needed support a year on. 10 million refugees from Ukraine have crossed the Polish border since Russia invaded Ukraine last year.

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Power, responsibility and freedom: an exclusive interview with Anum Qaisar

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Image by Twitter By Swarupa Tripathy Being only the second female Muslim MP in Scotland’s history is no small feat to achieve, and having beaten all odds through sheer hard work, Anum Qaisar has proved that she is here to stay. Born to Scottish Pakistani parents, Qaisar grew up in Central Scotland in a tight

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The Rotherhithe Residents group vows to fight for a valuable community member who faces deportation

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Image by Change.Org A “beloved community member” of south-east London is facing deportation after losing a legal battle against the Home Office. 42-year-old Vimal Pandya who has been appreciated by the late Queen’s representative for his selfless services during the covid-19 pandemic, is being supported by the Rotherhithe Residents group. The group has pledged to

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British Army physiotherapist makes history by completing the furthest unsupported solo Polar ski expedition

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Image by the British Army British Army physiotherapist Preet Chandi also popularly known as ‘Polar’ Preet has made the furthest unsupported solo Polar ski expedition in history. Stretching the boundaries of human endeavour, she covered 922 miles (1,485 km) in 70 days and 16 hours despite horrendously difficult conditions. According to the British Army, The 33-year-old

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Devotees mourn spiritual guru Pujya Shri Rambapa’s death

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Image by rambapa.com The UK’s most senior Hindu Saint has passed away aged 102 on 31 January, 2023. Devotees and well-wishers globally mourned the loss of a spiritual giant and loving father figure. Much loved and venerated spiritual leader and humanitarian Pujya Shri Rambapa lovingly known as ‘Bapa’ or ‘Babaji’ was a cornerstone in laying the

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Visually impaired British Asian cricketer to play for England at the Blind World Cup

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Image by Blind Cricket England & Wales A blind cricketer who has been selected to play at the upcoming Blind World Cup is looking forward to showcase his abilities as a sportsperson. 35-year-old Tokeer Akhtar, who has family in Blackburn said that he wants to inspire others who are like him to take part in

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Zara Mohammed re-elected as the Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain

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Image by MCB Zara Mohammed has been re-elected as the Secretary General of the UK’s largest and most diverse Muslim umbrella organization – the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB). After having run the election unopposed, she will hold the post for the next two years i.e., from 2023 to 2025. The MCB consists of a

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Pakistani Prime Minister hosts a farewell meeting with outgoing British High Commissioner Dr Christian Turner

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Pakistan High Commission London Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that the Pakistan-UK relations are rooted in history, shared legacy and strong people-to-people bonds, which have gone from strength to strength. He said that the UK was Pakistan’s largest European trading, investment and development partner, adding that the trajectory of the bilateral relations between

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Manish Tiwari, the founder of multi-cultural marketing agency Here and Now 365, honoured with The Freedom of the City title

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Founder and Chairman of multi-cultural marketing agency Here and Now 365, Manish Tiwari, was conferred The Freedom of the City title on the 6th of January 2023, at a solemn admission ceremony in the Chamberlain’s Court at Guildhall, London. Touted as ‘one of the oldest surviving traditional ceremonies still in existence today’, the tradition of

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