A majority of police officers feel unsafe working at Notting Hill Carnival, a survey by the Metropolitan Police Federation has suggested. As part of the survey, officers who have worked at the event over the last 10 years described it as “hell” and a “warzone”. There were more than 350 violent or sexual offences reported at the carnival in August, including ...
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Tower Hamlets Education Awards Concluded, All Proud of Talented Orin Begum
By Muhammed Shahed Rahman : Tower Hamlets Education Awards have been given to 185 students in London, United Kingdom, the story of talented Orin Begum is on everyone’s lips. The Tower Hamlets Education Awards have been held to recognize the hard work and achievements of young people living in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets Council. 185 students of ...
Read More »Apsana Begum MP calls for comprehensive action to end violence against women
Ansar Ahmed Ullah: Apsana Begum, Member of Parliament for Poplar and Limehouse, led a powerful parliamentary debate marking the United Nations Sixteen Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, demanding bold and comprehensive strategies to combat violence against women and girls. In a passionate address, Begum characterised violence against women as “one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights ...
Read More »RCT UK held its preparations meeting
Redbridge community trust uk held its preparations meetings on Sunday at Newbury Park, Redbridge for the event on 21 December. The meeting was chaired by the president Mohammed Ohid Uddin and facilitated by the general secretary Shaheen Chowdhury. An open discussion was taken to exchange ideas and views regarding the forthcoming event to be held on Saturday 21st ...
Read More »Wes Streeting MP Visits Beehive Prep School to discuss Local Litter
Wes Streeting, MP for Redbridge and recently appointed Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, visited Beehive Prep School following a heartfelt letter writing campaign by pupils, expressing concerns about litter on nearby streets. It is just one step on the school’s journey to becoming a ‘Gold Award Rights Respecting School’. The campaign was the brainchild of Timothy ...
Read More »‘Assisted Dying’ bill will be introduced in the British Parliament, calling for a vote against
By Muhammed Shahed Rahman: In the UK, a person suffering from a long-term illness can ensure their own death by taking medication prescribed by a doctor if they wish. A bill called ‘Assisted Dying’ has been introduced in the British Parliament to legalize voluntary death. If the bill becomes law, sick people will be able to die by taking medicine, ...
Read More »Celebrating The 15th Year of Best of The British Bangladeshi Community
Mirror Desk : The British Bangladeshis have made their own place in multicultural Britain with contributions in their respective fields and have been playing a major role in the growth of this country. The British Bangladeshi Who’s Who publication emphasises the success of the Bangladeshi community and showcases it to both the British and Bangladeshi community ...
Read More »Man killed and two injured in stabbing
A man has been killed and two others were injured in a stabbing in south London, the Metropolitan Police has said. Officers were called to to reports of a number of people stabbed in East Street in Walworth at about 10:40 BST on Sunday. Three injured people were found with one man dying at the scene. The two other people ...
Read More »Tens of thousands march for Palestine in London
Ansar Ahmed Ullah: London, UK – November 4, 2024 – On Saturday, 2 November, over 100,000 protesters took to the streets of London to demand an end to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the Middle East. The massive crowd marched from central London to the US Embassy, calling on the UK government to immediately halt arms sales to ...
Read More »Poplar and Limehouse MP, Apsana Begum MP, calls for the end to cruel benefit punishments and welfare cuts.
During a debate on the Budget today, Apsana Begum MP called for the end to cruel benefit measures and welfare cuts, and a complete overhaul of the society security system to ensure that everyone can live in dignity and fulfil their potential. Apsana Begum, MP for Poplar and Limehouse, said, “Whilst the Budget has delivered a long overdue increase ...
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