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Ansar Ahmed Ullah: Hindu Aid UK successfully convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 6 June 2025 at Hyderabad Paradise in London. The gathering brought together members, coordinators and supporters to reflect on a year of impactful humanitarian efforts and to chart the course for future initiatives. Dr Sukanta Maitra, Chief Coordinator of Hindu Aid UK, opened the meeting by ...

A passenger plane from Heathrow to Detroit had to return to the London airport due to a cracked windscreen. Delta Air Lines flight 017 was carrying 188 passengers and 12 crew on board when the pilot reported the fault shortly after taking off at 11:44 BST on Saturday morning. The crew followed procedure by returning to London Heathrow, where the ...

On the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, Mayor Lutfur Rahman of Tower Hamlets Council has extended heartfelt greetings and warm wishes to all communities across the borough. In a statement, the Mayor said, “Eid-ul-Adha carries the profound message of sacrifice, compassion, and unity. This sacred festival is not only for the Muslim community but also an opportunity to strengthen the bonds of ...

Prominent  businessman and community figure Harun Miah has been Celected CIP in the Non-Resident Bangladeshi (NRB) category, the highest foreign exchange remitter in Bangladesh through legal channels. The Ministry of Expatriates Welfare and Overseas Employment, Government of Bangladesh, Celected Harun Miah as CIP for the year 2024. The announcement was made through a government gazette notification on May 29. Harun ...

On June 10, Chief Adviser to the Government of Bangladesh and Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus will arrive on a four-day state visit to the United Kingdom at the invitation of the British government. A source said that he will receive the ‘Harmony Award’ from the British King Charles and will meet with the Prime Minister  Keir Starmer MP. Meanwhile, ...

Sadiq Khan has called for an urgent review of Transport for London’s decision to ban adverts on the London Underground campaigning for the decriminalisation of abortion. It comes after London’s transport body blocked adverts by BPAS — the UK’s leading abortion service — which encourage people to lobby their MPs in support of legislative change. TfL is understood to have ...

Colourful tulip-shaped bollards have sprung up in central London in a bid to separate traffic from cyclists while adding a splash of colour. The bollards made from recycled plastic have been installed to line bike lanes in Sussex Gardens, Westminster. Inspired by the poppies at the Tower of London and the sunflower field scene in the Tour de France, it ...

London’s first public park has reopened after a decade largely spent as a building site for the construction of the Elizabeth line. Finsbury Circus Gardens has been the focus of a major transformation project by the City of London Corporation since 2023, with the Grade II listed site’s lawn revitalised, seating improved and landscaping added. The largest open green space ...

A murder investigation has been launched following the fatal stabbing of a woman in Croydon. Police were called to Frith Road at 09:07hrs on Saturday, 31 May following reports of a stabbing. Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance, who treated two injured people at the scene. A woman in her 20s sadly died at the ...

In the past few years, thousands of hardworking individuals have arrived in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa. They have been contributing significantly in vital sectors such as health and social care, hospitality, and transport. Not only in their workplaces, but together with their families, these individuals have become a vibrant part of the local community. Many of them ...