As Diwali draws upon us at the end of the week, celebrations for Hindus, Jains and Sikhs up and down the country will be very different from usual.
Sadly, this year because of the national restrictions, communal worship in temples and large community celebrations will not be able to go ahead.
Early results from the world's first effective coronavirus vaccine is being seen as a breakthrough in the pandemic battle; trials show it could prevent more than 90% of people from getting Covid.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the NHS is ready to start providing the new coronavirus vaccine "as fast as safely possible".
At least 885,000 Muslims fought with the Allies in World War I, an estimated 400,000 of them with the 1.5 million-strong British Indian Army that served both on the Western Front and in the Middle East.
More than 47,000 died and 65,000 were wounded, but very few Britons know of the sacrifices made by...
Manchester Super Stores gets vulnerable families fed in an epic effort with the Bradford Foundation Trust
In a magnanimous effort involving 30 volunteers saw 8000 meals provided to families who were struggling to put food on the table.
Managing director Bilal Ghafoor Manchester Super Stores decided he wanted to assist,...
Born in Pakistan, and now living in Slough, Hassan began boxing as a 12-year-old with Pinewood Starr ABC.
Up until earlier this year, he was competing as an amateur, but now the light-welterweight is signed up professionally with one of the globe’s foremost boxing management company MTK Global.
As an amateur...
The fourth annual West Midlands Combined Authority and Indian Consulate, Birmingham Diwali celebration is going online this year.
Normally the Diwali the Festival of Lights event is held on Victoria Square in Birmingham city centre, however due to Covid-19, 2020’s celebration is being held virtually via social media.
Diwali on the...
Solicitor advocate and director at Switalskis Solicitors, Ranjit Uppal, has been appointed as a District Judge, deployed by the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales to the North Eastern Circuit, based at Doncaster County Court. He becomes the first Sikh lawyer from the town to make this position.
Ranjit has enjoyed a long...
Award-winning actor Riz Ahmed and writer/filmmaker Bassam Tariq team up for a mind-blowing collaboration in 'Mogul Mowgli'
Emmy award winner and critically-acclaimed actor, writer, creator, producer, musician, director and activist - Riz Ahmed stars next as a British Pakistani rapper who, on the cusp of his first world tour, is struck down by...
One of UK’s leading practitioners on the experiences of Muslim women in the Criminal Justice System continues to set the benchmark as she joins just a handful of female Pakistani Muslim Deputy Lord Lieutenants across the country.
Sofia Buncy, founder and national coordinator of the pioneering ‘Muslim Women in Prison Rehabilitation Project’ in Bradford,...
Chancellor Rishi Sunak launched the Eat Out to Help Out scheme to boost the economy, which saw over 100 million meal vouchers claimed
The Eat Out to Help Out scheme caused a "significant" rise in new coronavirus infections, a new study has suggested.
According to the University of Warwick, the...
When Shukti and Sanchez first met as high street store assistants, the teenagers had no idea that they’d be doing the dhumaka all the way into establishing a dance school together and gaining international acclaim.
Realising that they both shared a common ground, the University of Huddersfield graduates set up Trishool Dance Academy...
In a bid to reduce the devastating impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on UK businesses and in particular to Small to Medium Enterprises (“SMEs”), the government launched a number of loan schemes with the aim of providing much-needed financial support to keep businesses afloat.
Whilst the government has been praised for its intervention...
“An interesting reimagining of a dark fantasy novel for both children and grown-up fans of Roald Dahl,” Asian Express
From Oscar-winning director and master storyteller Robert Zemeckis (“Forrest Gump”) comes the fantasy adventure ‘Roald Dahl’s The Witches’.
Reimagining the beloved Roald Dahl story for a...
A much-loved key Yorkshire community figure decided to shave off the moustache he’s donned for over 52-years, along with his beard.
68-year-old Dr Manoj Joshi DL, distinctly recognised by his big hearty signature ‘tash, took to supporting the global ‘End Polio Now’ campaign, and had dyed his facial hair purple ahead of the...
A trailblazing GP has been raising awareness of the Healthy Start vouchers for children under four living in marginalised communities, while using her spare time to raise the profile of Black British history alongside her sister.
Dr Julie Duodu from Leeds is taking part in Health Education England’s trailblazer GP programme hosted by NHS...
“The Magic Wishing Well’s extraordinary fundraising efforts in total now cross the £500,000 threshold tied in with their work with other charities."
A group of 46 people from West Yorkshire braved the challenge of conquering Mount Snowden and smashed their fundraising target by bringing in over £50,000 to help some of the...
“Some ‘halal’ retailers admit they wouldn't eat their own stock because they know it doesn't meet halal guidelines”
The sheer tonnage of fake halal meat being passed off to unwitting Muslim consumers is at ‘shocking’ levels, sources from deep within the UK halal meat industry say. Fears are figures run as high as...
The majority of the British public are clueless when it comes to the different rules and regulations introduced by Boris Johnson and the UK government in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
A poll of 2,000 adults revealed 66 per cent have struggled to get to grips with the regular changes to government restrictions and...
The religious practices of hundreds of millions of people have undergone profound changes in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
At a time when many would turn to their faith to ease their fears about the pandemic, social distancing measures have meant that congregations and religious gatherings have not been possible.
But...
Bolton South East MP Yasmin Qureshi has been admitted to hospital with pneumonia after testing positive for Covid-19.
The Labour MP said she started to feel unwell about two weeks ago and immediately self-isolated at home.
Ms Qureshi, 57, said she was admitted to Royal Bolton Hospital on Saturday 17th October...
