Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond took time off from campaigning for Scottish independence to call in to the Britannia Spice restaurant in Edinburgh. But he wasn’t just popping in for a spot of lunch: he was there to pay tribute ...
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Rahat receives Jack Petchey recognition
Emdad Rahman: The Jack Petchey Awards were presented at a ceremony held at York Hall. The Awards highlight the contributions of young people and the extra steps that they take to help and support their fellow citizens and the community ...
Read More »Football takes centre stage
Jilu Miah Mannan with the Mayor. BFA Awards Ceremony 2012 The 16th Annual BFA Awards Ceremony, held at the Troxy, attracted 500 young people and distinguished guests from the world of football and media, local politicians, local businessmen and community ...
Read More »Study finds South Asian people like to exercise in social groups
Emdad Rahman: A study by Stirling university’s Dr Ruth Jepson has determined that South Asian people in the UKwill be more likely to exercise if it can be done as part of a group and has a social element. People ...
Read More »Council Speaker trains with Stepney FC
Councillor Rajib Ahmed took to the field to train and discuss tactics with young footballers at Stepney FC. The Under 12’s were treated to a special visit from Tower Hamlets First Citizen, who joined in a kickabout before delivering a ...
Read More »R.I.P. Island Homes
- Sold off by Labour - Transferred by the Mayor - Abandoned by the Tories ELN: Island Homes Housing Association has now been formally swallowed up by One Housing Group.
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A new and exciting online men’s lifestyle magazine, Entouraaj, has been launched, which is the only UK publication on the market exclusively created for the contemporary Asian groom. Entouraaj (www.entouraaj.com), which predominantly targets Asian males aged 20 to 40 years, is ...
Read More »Breeze in the Park comes to London
On Sunday, 23rd September Victoria Park will be transformed into a bike riding haven as women from across London will be taking to their bikes, with their friends and family, to join others to celebrate the success of women’s cycling. With a fun and ...
Read More »Six, two four; the Tower Hamlets score!
GCSE results in Tower Hamlets have improved again, while national results have shown their first drop since the qualification
Read More »Travelling young: cycling around the world for Brain Tumour UK
Emdad Rahman: Two friends leave London on Sunday, 2nd September to cycle around the world. Matt Andrews and Anthony King will pedal in memory of inspirational friend Tony Young and in aid of Brain Tumour UK. Tony died from a ...
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