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Hundreds gather to honour activist Tulsi Vagjiani at colourful funeral service

Family, friends and supporters gathered on Friday to celebrate the life of activist and humanitarian Tulsi Vagjiani, whose resilience and compassion touched people across...

Chaos at Kirklees Council as Leader vote collapses amid confusion

Kirklees Council has been left without a leader after a chaotic and deeply confused Annual Council Meeting descended into disorder, with councillors openly admitting...

Former Newcastle Lord Mayor marks father’s racist murder anniversary with warning over rising hate

Former Newcastle Lord Mayor Habib Rahman has issued a stark warning about the rise of racism, Islamophobia and far-right politics in Britain as he...

New ‘Shantona Haven’ opens its doors to support women and families in Leeds

A vibrant new community space designed to support vulnerable women and families has officially opened in the heart of Harehills, marking a major milestone...

Beloved ‘Mum’ from Channel 4’s The Family dies after cancer battle

Sarbjit Kaur Grewal, the much-loved matriarch from Channel 4’s groundbreaking documentary series The Family, has died following a battle with lung cancer. Affectionately known to...

Entrepreneur Frank Khalid and neurosurgeon Dr Irfan Malik awarded Pakistan civil honours

A dignified investiture ceremony was held at the Pakistan High Commission in London to honour distinguished overseas Pakistanis with civil awards in recognition of...

Indian snack giant Haldiram’s to open London restaurant in June

Indian snack giant Haldiram’s will be opening a brand new restaurant in June.  Established in 1937, the Haldiram’s name has been bringing India together over...

Leeds charity supporting older people bowled over by visit from former England cricket captain Nasser Hussain

A Leeds group helping older people reconnect through the power of sport welcomed a special guest recently as former England cricket captain Nasser Hussain...

North East cultural leaders invited to King’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace

Two prominent figures championing South Asian culture, arts and media in the North East were among distinguished guests invited to attend The King’s Garden...

Tributes pour in for Tulsi Vagjiani, award-winning activist who has died age 46

Tulsi Vagjiani, the woman whose family died in a plane crash at the age of 10, died on Monday 11 May aged 46.  Vagjiani was...

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