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Pool lovers come together for the first Scottish Asian Pool Tournament

Love Mishra, winner of the Scottish Asian Pool Tournament (Image by Oceanic Sports) UK charity The Well Foundation and Oceanic Sports have crowned the winner of the inaugural Scottish Asian Pool Tournament (SAPT). This one day event was hosted at the Q Club in Glasgow and saw 12 selected participants compete for the trophy. Every […]

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Government announces plans to shut down hotels accommodating illegal migrants

Image by Midlands Media Agency More than 50 hotels accommodating asylum seekers will be exited in the coming months as small boat crossings fall. The first 50 hotels across the UK will stop housing asylum seekers by the end of January, as a result of a more than 20% drop in small boat crossings compared

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“I can\’t leave my people when they need me”: First Minister Humza Yousaf’s brother-in-law refuses to leave the injured unattended in war-torn Gaza

First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf with his wife Nadia (Image by The Courier) By News Desk The First Minister of Scotland, Humza Yousaf, has said that his brother-in-law, who works as a doctor in Gaza, has refused to leave the hospital and continues to treat patients. This comes as his mother-in-law, Elizabeth El-Nakla, said

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The UK Space Agency is unlocking space for business

Representational image by Freepic The UK Space Agency has launched a new programme to help businesses unlock the benefits of satellite data and services. Global satellite services currently support activity that contributes £370 billion to the UK economy, which is around 17.7% of our GDP. As the cost of accessing space continues to fall and

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Tilda unveils limited edition tin in collaboration with artist Natasha Kumar

A fusion of flavour, artistry, and heritage, Tilda announces their limited-edition collaboration with artist Natasha Kumar. For over 50 years, Tilda has been a renowned brand synonymous with superior quality and long-standing heritage. It has mastered the delicate art of perfecting rice elevating every dining moment into a cherished memory and is driven by a

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Asda is celebrating its biggest Diwali yet in 2023

With the festival of light fast approaching, Asda is helping families to prepare for celebrations with great deals across the store. This year, Asda has introduced Diwali seasonal aisles to 61 stores, which is 11 more than 2022, making it the biggest Diwali yet at the supermarket. Customers can also expect to find fantastic offers

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Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia on the rise in London as Israel-Palestine conflict escalates

Image by Getty Images  Thousands of Met police officers are undertaking extra patrols across London following the terrorist attack on Israel and ensuing conflict with Hamas. In addition to the reassurance and security patrols, officers have visited more than 200 schools as well as more than 300 synagogues, mosques and other places of worship. “Some

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‘It\’s just not enough’: Gurpreet Singh Johal questions lack of efforts to bring his brother back to the UK

 L-R: Gurpreet Singh Johal with his brother Jagtar Singh Johal (Image by Gurpreet Singh Johal) Almost six years after his arrest, Jagtar Singh Johal remains imprisoned in India. The Scottish man went to his home state of Punjab in India for his wedding in 2017 but never returned. Johal, a Sikh activist and campaigner, has

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UK and US pledge to combat AI-generated images of child abuse

Image by Invictus Psychological Services The UK and US have united together to combat the rise of child sexual abuse images generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) programmes. The Home Secretary Suella Braverman, alongside the US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, has committed to exploring further joint action to tackle the alarming rise in despicable AI-generated

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Pakistan’s first equestrian qualifies for the Olympics after 73 years

Image by Oz Shots News Desk Pakistan’s first equestrian, Usman Khan, is gearing up to launch his bid for gold at the Paris Olympics 2024. Ranked number one in the Africa and Middle East Group rankings and second in Olympic Group F, Usman Khan is Pakistan’s top event rider and currently the nation\’s only 4-star

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