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£21 million funding announced to roll out artificial intelligence across the NHS

Image by GOV.UK NHS staff will be given the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology to diagnose and treat patients more quickly thanks to a new £21 million fund announced by the Health and Social Care Secretary today. NHS Trusts will be able to apply to the AI Diagnostic Fund to accelerate the deployment of the most […]

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New amendments to the Online Safety Bill introduced to help put an end to image-based abuse

Image by Getty Images Abusers, predators and bitter ex-partners who share intimate images online without consent of those depicted will face jail time under new measures announced on Tuesday, 27 June. New amendments to the Online Safety Bill will protect victims of so-called “revenge porn” by changing current laws which require the prosecution to prove that

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Avtar Lit – the founder of Sunrise Radio – dies aged 73

Avtar Lit (Image by Sunrise Radio) Avtar Lit, the founder of Britain’s first full time Asian radio station, Sunrise Radio, has passed away at the age of 73. The news was shared by his grieving family in a statement that read: “On behalf of the Lit family, it is with deep sorrow that we inform

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Bolton mosque becomes the first in the area to allow Eid prayers at two different times

Image by Mosque Finder UK A Bolton mosque will allow devotees to observe Eid on two separate days. The Zakariyya Jaam’e Masjid on Deane Road has taken this decision after it was evident that some mosques in the town as well as surrounding areas observe Eid based on local and Morocco moon sighting, but the

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Thousands descend to Kelvingrove Park to attend the Glasgow Mela

Image by The Asian Connect The 2023 Glasgow Mela drew in a bumper crowd as 20,000 festivalgoers enjoyed an action-packed day of free music and arts in Kelvingrove Park. Among the line-up at the Mela – the city’s multicultural festival of music, dance and arts – were headliner and Punjabi singer-songwriter Angrez Ali, Scottish DJs

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Targeted lung cancer screening programme introduced to detect cancer sooner

Image by iStock A national targeted lung cancer screening programme designed to catch cancer sooner or prevent it altogether has been announced by the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. Each year the programme – which will cost £270 million annually once fully implemented – is expected to detect as

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Tributes pour in for British Pakistani tourists of Ocean Gate’s Titan submersible

Suleman Dawood (L) and his father Shehzada Dawood (R) British Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman Dawood, who were part of the expedition to view the Titanic wreck in OceanGate’s submersible Titan, have died. The grief-stricken family of the two men have said that they are on the “next leg of their spiritual

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Woman pushed off Arthur’s Seat endured repeated abuse from her husband

Image by Police Scotland The mother of the woman who was murdered by her husband in Edinburgh, has come forward to highlight what her daughter went through. Fawziyah Javed was pushed off Arthur’s Seat by Kashif Anwar in 2021, which lead to her death. She was 17 weeks pregnant with their child at the time.

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On a tight budget? Here’s a guide for all festival-goers who want to save money this season

Image by Festival Survival Guide With festival season in full swing, festival-goers preparing for a few days of music and sunshine can ensure they’re pinching all the pennies they can. The money-saving experts at NetVoucherCodes.co.uk are offering advice and practical tips on how to pack for a festival on a budget, allowing Brits to enjoy

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Scottish Government Reporter sides with residents and dismisses planning application for a student accommodation

Foysol Choudhury MSP (second from right) with the residents  A Scottish Government Reporter appointed to consider the Eyre Place planning application has dismissed the developer\’s appeal and refused planning permission. Nearly 400 objections to the planning application 22/0384/FUL (Student Accommodation) 72-74 Eyre Place were received from residents. The residents were largely concerned with the overall

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