After just over a quarter of a century, the families of the victims of the Hillsborough disaster heard a jury say that the deaths were unlawful killings – that the football supporters’ behaviour did not contribute to their deaths, but ...
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Summer hair care tips
The sun is out, intermittently at least, and temperatures are slowly rising. Summer is on its way – and that makes it a good time to remember to take extra care of your hair as the weather improves. Here’s hair ...
Read More »Has Council lost the plot?
Tower Hamlets Council has announced that it is consulting residents on Open Space in the Borough. Residents will be able to “have their say on shaping future investment into parks and open spaces in Tower Hamlets,” the Council promises. Don’t ...
Read More »Beware: the marathon is coming!
The marathon is here again – and Tower Hamlets residents need to prepare for a day of being under siege as we surrender our streets to runners and spectators. Sunday (24th April) is the big day, as over 30,000 competitors ...
Read More »Liverpool European Cup legends hit the town
Emdad Rahman A compendium of star faces took part in a special meet and greet with football fans as Nick Tanner’s Liverpool Legends Euro Winners Tour was held at the Liverpool Hilton. The event included a meet and greet with ...
Read More »Bachaana opens in UK
It’s a celebration of love and friendship, an action-packed rom-com – a story about love transcending boundaries in a cross cultural relationship. Don’t say Bachaana, the first feature film Nasir Khan has directed, is not ambitious! Sweet, bubbly Aalia, who ...
Read More »Ukraine boxers visit Limehouse Marina
Emdad Rahman Ahead of the World Series of Boxing clash against the British Lionhearts, the Ukraine Otamans team paid a visit to the Limehouse Marina Elite Boxing centre and gymnasium in preparation for their York Hall clash. Head Coach Shah ...
Read More »The Combat & Strength Show hits the O2 this summer
Emdad Rahman Fight fans are sure to be in for a real treat this summer as SENI, the Combat & Strength Show, rolls into town. The spectacle will take over The O2 on 16th and 17th July to deliver a spectacular weekend ...
Read More »Nadia’s cake: fit for a Queen!
It was a proud moment as Nadia’s brightly coloured, three tiered birthday cake stood waiting for the Queen. It was not just that it was (by the look of it) a jolly good cake. It was also that Nadia’s presence ...
Read More »Gang convicted of smuggling terror weapons
We are often told that Muslims are a potential danger to the UK, people who may cause death and destruction. Now a gang of five white men, all apparently from a Christian country, have been convicted of trying to smuggle a ...
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