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Man caught upskirting at British Museum by off-duty officer jailed

A man caught upskirting a woman at the British Museum by an off-duty police officer has been jailed for four months. Jake Verano Gomez, 33, was seen by the City of London officer, who was on his day off, secretly recording a woman on Aug 19. The officer detained the man with the help of museum staff and security before ...

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Diaspora voices support for state reform at London NRB Conference

    The Centre for NRB hosted its World Conference Series 2024, titled “Branding Bangladesh,” at a local hotel in East London. The event brought together prominent members of the Bangladeshi diaspora to discuss their role in the ongoing state reform process. Councillor Saif Uddin Khaled, Speaker of London Tower Hamlet Council, attended as the chief guest. Md. Mahmud Hossain ...

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Mum stabbed at Carnival was with her young child

A mother who attended Notting Hill Carnival on Sunday with her child narrowly avoided being killed after she was stabbed, the Metropolitan Police has said. The 32-year-old remains in a critical condition in hospital. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said Carnival’s family day had been “marred by unacceptable violence”. About 7,000 officers are patrolling this year’s event, which is expected ...

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Steel bands welcome back Notting Hill Carnival

Steel pans heralded the return of one the largest annual street parties in the world this weekend. Held in west London, about one million people are expected to attend this year’s Notting Hill Carnival, which runs across Sunday and Monday. The party got started on Saturday night with a steel band competition and continues across Sunday and Monday. The celebration ...

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Green Initiative : Empowers Community for a Sustainable Future

    17 August 2024, London: On Saturday, 17 August, the Green Initiative Workshop was successfully held at Sheesh Mahal, Twickenham, attracting a diverse group of over 35 local attendees, including Ruth Cadbury MP, Councillor Samia, Councillor Rhys Williams, community leaders, and residents. The workshop was jointly organised by EastHands Charity and Isleworth Deen Centre, with the support of Cranvelly. ...

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UK Awami League commemorates National Mourning Day

Ansar Ahmed Ullah The UK Awami League gathered peacefully in Altab Ali Park, Whitechapel, East London, on Thursday, 15 August, to solemnly observe the National Mourning Day, commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Despite threats and protests from the BNP Jamaat, the event proceeded with a strong call for peace and unity. Under the leadership of President ...

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Journalists and cultural activists observe National Mourning Day in London

Ansar Ahmed Ullah Journalists and cultural activists living in the UK initiated the commemoration of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s National Mourning Day. On 15 August, the speakers at the event organised at the Kabi Nazrul Center in East London said that no one can erase or erase history. Every time they try to erase it, history returns with its glory. ...

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