A plaque has again been reinstalled on Edinburgh\’s Melville Monument in St. Andrew\’s Square, after it was taken in September 2023. Edinburgh Council, together with Sir Geoff Palmer and heritage experts, agreed the wording for a new plaque which was installed on the monument in 2021, to expose Dundas\’ role in slavery and to recognise those […]
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Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf saw first-hand a new initiative for keeping vulnerable people safe in Glasgow’s biggest area for housing refugees and asylum seekers. Safety Awareness Glasgow is delivering a series of electrical safety awareness workshops and giving out free electrical safety tips booklets to new residents in the Ibrox, Govan, Elder Park, and
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National Theatre of Scotland is delighted to announce a new short film commission opportunity for South Asian artists including those with mixed heritage, specifically those based in Scotland. The short film will be executive produced by Uzma Mir, a leading Scottish Asian screen producer. The panel includes two celebrated members of the South Asian creative community in Scotland, screenwriter and director Raisah Ahmed and actor,
Image by Steve Welsh/PA Wire Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf has said there is still “deep-rooted, systemic and endemic” Islamophobia in the UK and that it is getting worse. Mr Yousaf, the country’s first Muslim First Minister, is the son of first-generation immigrants. His father, Muzaffar Yousaf, came to Scotland from Pakistan while his mother,
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Image by Asian Express Scottish Cricketer Abtaha Maqsood (pictured above) has returned to CBeebies this month to read a bedtime story teaching kids about Muslim head coverings. Competing for Birmingham Phoenix, Maqsood is the first women to war a hijab while taking part in Ye Hundred. The cricketer co-designed the custom hijabs she competes in.
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Image by Devon Breen from Pixabay Shocking new analysis by Scottish Labour has revealed that parcels delivered by food banks in the City of Edinburgh has soared by 89% since 2018, with a shocking 94% rise in the number of parcels issued for children in the City of Edinburgh. For West Lothian, there has been
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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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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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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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Image by SABA After months of anticipation the winners of the 16th Scottish Asian & Business Awards 2023 presented by Lookers Glasgow and Jaguar Land Rover have been announced. For a decade and a half these awards have celebrated the achievements of Scottish-Asian businesses and professionals whose continued graft and dedication has created a lasting
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