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PM reaches London en route to Sofia

16 May 2016 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reached London yesterday afternoon for a three-day private visit on her way to another three-day official trip to Bulgaria. During her stay in London on May 15-17, she is scheduled to meet her niece Labour MP Tulip Siddiq, highly placed sources said. Also a granddaughter of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Tulip gave birth ...

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Jeremy Corbyn could face leadership challenge next month, Labour MP suggests

Labour MPs have warned Jeremy Corbyn he must make more effort to mobilise Labour supporters in order to prevent Britain voting to leave the EU in next month’s referendum. Pro-EU Labour figures fear that Mr Corbyn will not throw his full weight behind the Remain campaign and that it could lose the referendum as a result. Some Labour MPs have ...

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Sadiq Khan to more than double size of London’s clean air zone

The new mayor of London Sadiq Khan has made his first major policy announcement, unveiling plans to substantially increase the size of London’s clean air charging zone to tackle the capital’s illegal air pollution levels. The Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) – which could also now come into force earlier than planned – will require drivers of the 2.5m oldest and dirtiest ...

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Locals unite for Iftar 1000 food campaign for Syria

Emdad Rahman : In a sign of community unity local people of different faiths, beliefs, gender and ethnicities have come together to deliver an innovative support campaign for impoverished Syrian citizens. The Iftar1000 volunteer team have been working flat out with charities Aid Convoy, Isra UK and Crescent Relief to pack 10,000 food parcels for the needy as well as ...

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Communities come together in Tower Hamlets to commemorate the official recognition of Altab Ali Day

A ceremonial event was held on Wednesday (4 May) to mark the official and permanent recognition of Altab Ali Day by Tower Hamlets Council. The event, which included a wreath laying, poetry readings, and speeches from invited dignitaries, took place in the park in Whitechapel which now bears Altab Ali’s name. In 1978 Altab Ali’s senseless and racially motivated murder helped mobilise ...

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Shahid Janani’s birthday celebrated

By Ansar Ahmed Ullah : The UK Nirmul Committee celebrated Shahid Janani Jahanara Imam’s 87th birth anniversary on Tuesday 3 May 2016, 5.30pm at the Montefiore Centre, East london. A brief discussion meeting was chaired by Acting Chair Syed Enam & conducted by Asst Secretary Jamal Khan where speakers highlighted the life & works of Jahanara Imam. Speakers at the ...

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Red Dot Jewels hosts Flagship Store Launch

UK – Premium jewellery brand, Red Dot Jewels, unveiled its Flagship Store in North West London’s Pinner Village onThursday 5th May. The chic backdrop welcomed a guest list of fashion influencers and VIP’s, who enjoyed an evening of hospitality courtesy of formerMasterChef finalist, Daksha Mistry, while browsing the elegant new store and latest collections. The studio interior has been designed by award-winning architect, interior and furniture designer, Bart ...

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New festival to bring together communities in east London

Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is to jointly host a two-week festival which will celebrate and bring together communities in the East End through a series of events. The inaugural Festival of Communities, which gets under way on Saturday May 21 with a family fun day in Stepney Green Park from 12pm to 5pm, will be run in close collaboration between QMUL, ...

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Tower Hamlets in top five for primary school admissions success

Ninety-six per cent of Tower Hamlets children starting reception in September have gained a place at one of their top three preference schools, which is well above the London average. The figure, obtained through the Pan London Admissions Scheme, puts Tower Hamlets in the top five London boroughs for primary admissions success. The borough also comes ahead of four out ...

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