Image by Getty Images Reform UK has been accused of “blatant racism” in a by-election attack ad against Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar. Labour accused the party of questioning Sarwar’s “identity, loyalty and belonging”. The ad, which started running on social media on May 12th, claims that Sarwar will “prioritise the Pakistani community”. Speaking to […]
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Image by Aberdeen Mosque and Islamic Centre A teenager has been charged with a hate crime after a mosque was attacked with rocks on Saturday night as worshippers gathered inside. Emergency services were called to the Spittal after receiving reports of the Aberdeen Mosque and Islamic Centre being vandalised. Officers have arrested and charged a
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Image by Asian Image/Supplied A university-led survey has found that around one-third of people in Scotland\’s Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities have faced discrimination in the last two years. The research, carried out by the University of Glasgow in conjunction with polling company Survation, discovered that 35% of respondents had experienced discrimination. This figure
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Image by Jagtar Singh Johal\’s Family Jagtar Singh Johal (Pictured above) had his 151st trial hearing and has been acquitted due to a total lack of evidence in the one case that has seen any progress. The other remaining cases are linked and are expected to be dropped after a court application. There have been claims
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Image by Foysol Choudhury, MBE MSP The Scottish Bangladeshi Welfare Association (SBWA) is proud to announce its celebration of International Mother Language Day in Edinburgh. The event, held at Portobello, Edinburgh on 23rd of February 2025, which truly promoted social cohesion and cross-cultural awareness between our community and others across Scotland. This initiative fostered stronger
Image by Muhammad Sultan/Glasgow Live Muhammad Sultan (Pictured above), manager of the Glasgow based Charcoals Indian Restaurant, took time out of his busy work schedule to fly to Pakistan to help local families in need. Sultan, makes the trip annually, and once again flew out to the city of Lahore in Saturday the 15th of
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Image by Historic Environment Scotland Glasgow Central Mosque has been officially been named a category A listed building. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) announced that the structure, including its paved courtyard with a garden, boundary walls and railings, has been placed on the registry. The only part of the building that is excluded is the early 21st-century hall addition
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Image by PA A Scottish adventurer seeking to become the first person to cross Saudi Arabia from north to south on foot has completed the first stage of her 2500km trek. Writer and television presenter Alice Morrison (pictured above), from Edinburgh, began her journey on New Year’s Day at the Saudi border with Jordan. Accompanied
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Image by Platform for Indian Democracy Over 100 people from the Scottish Indian Community in Glasgow will attend the first Platform for Indian Democracy event, Ye Kaisi Democracy, in Scotland, co-hosted by Scottish Indians for Justice. Featuring acclaimed musician Rahul Ram and Social Satirist Sanjay Rajoura, the event will explore pressing issues impacting diversity and democracy
Over 100 people from the Scottish Indian Community in Glasgow will attend the first Platform for Indian Democracy event, Ye Kaisi Democracy in Scotland, co-hosted by Scottish Indians for Justice. Featuring acclaimed musician Rahul Ram and Social Satirist Sanjay Rajoura, the event will explore pressing issues impacting diversity and democracy in contemporary India using
