Emdad Rahman CYPRIOT BORN Jack Jacovou is originally from north London but grew up in south London before beginning travelling by boat. He started photography in 1977 as a hobby and is now a well known snapper who has travelled the ...
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Charity Award nomination for Islamic Relief
THE UK CHARITY Islamic Relief has been shortlisted by The Charity Awards for an award in its international aid and development category. The nominated programme is the charity’s project to tackle climate change in Bangladesh. Islamic Relief is spending £1 ...
Read More »Nasar Ahmed inquest: doctor calls for change
A CONSULTANT WHO specialises in respiratory conditions in children has called for a change in practice in schools over the use of EpiPens. These devices deliver a shot of adrenaline and are used as emergency treatment when a patient has gone ...
Read More »Water rides close-down in wake of Evha tragedy
AS HER LEICESTER community struggles to come to terms with the death of Evha Jannath, water rapid rides throughout and beyond the UK have been shut down pending clarity on what needs to be done to keep visitors safe. Rides ...
Read More »Quitting tobacco for Ramadan?
HELP IS AT hand for Tower Hamlets residents who want to stop smoking over Ramadan. The Council began its intensive campaign at the end of last month, hoping to help tobacco users wean themselves off the habit before the holy ...
Read More »Stepney man pleads guilty on terrorism charge
STEPNEY RESIDENT Shahmim Ahmed, aged 24, appeared at the Old Bailey yesterday, 10th May, charged with preparing for acts of terrorism. The charges relate to a series of events which began over a year ago, on 11th January 2016, when ...
Read More »Human Appeal pledges $1 million for Yemen
WHILE THE international news media focus on the fighting in Syria, news about the suffering in Yemen is beginning to seep out. Back in March, the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) announced that over 62,000 people had been ...
Read More »Can you help find bike death witness?
POLICE HAVE released a CCTV still (above) of a male cyclist who may be able to provide vital assistance with their investigation into the death of a female cyclist earlier this year. Karla Roman (right), 32, was cycling along Whitechapel ...
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