Emdad Rahman Runners completed 5k, 10k and half marathon distances after taking over London’s oldest public park for Easter. The run route saw participants take in Victoria Park on the borders of South Hackney and Bow – with the wide, flat ...
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Yemen health threat as rainy season looms
THREE YEARS INTO a protracted civil war, Yemen is facing another rainy season. Refugees trying to survive in makeshift shelters will face a new round of challenges – and a greater threat of disease. It is estimated that there are ...
Read More »Amadi leads Sporting charge in orphan benefit game
Emdad Rahman A BANK HOLIDAY SPECIAL saw Sporting Bengal and Flamengo FC face off at a cold, muddy and dreary Mile End Stadium in a special exhibition game to support orphans and vulnerable children around the world. The match was ...
Read More »Canning Town man gets 8 years for stabbing
A CONFRONTATION over his ex-partner’s new boyfriend turned violent – and it has seen Nathan Gunes, 38, of Cambus Road, Canning Town, E16, jailed for eight years. Gunes followed the couple along Ingal Road, E13 on 20th October last year. ...
Read More »Community exhibition and talk at the Hedgecock
Emdad Rahman THE BANK HOLIDAY saw an open day exhibition on Muslim Contribution in Science organised at the Hedgecock Community Centre. In addition Shaikh Abdur Rahman Madani presented a short talk on the Quran and took part in a Q&A ...
Read More »Hackney man jailed for horror assault on woman
DEE HUNTE, 35, of Mary Seacole Close, E8 has been sentenced to 11 years and 4 months in jail after attacking a woman in Croydon so severely that she lost sight in one eye. The attack took place in broad ...
Read More »Imam Siraj Wahhaj attends iQra International charity event
Emdad Rahman On Easter Sunday Imam Siraj Wahhaj was the guest of honour at the Impressions events venue in Newham organised by UK based charity iQra International. The proceedings focussed on valuing time and encouraging participants young and old to ...
Read More »Man killed in Rainham crash is named
ON 3RD MARCH, two vehicles collided on the A13 eastbound – between the Ferry Lane and New Road roundabouts. Sadly a man who had been in one of the vehicles died at the scene. He has now been named as ...
Read More »Lock, chain and cover your bike!
THE METROPOLITAN POLICE have launched a new drive to reduce the theft of two wheeled motorised vehicles – scooters, motorcycles and mopeds. Not only are such crimes a bother to vehicle owners – their bikes can be used to commit ...
Read More »Muslim Giving launches donation platform
Emdad Rahman A new umbrella organisation for UK-based charities will help secure vital funds by providing a bespoke online donation platform for organisations, fundraisers and donors. Muslim Giving was launched at The Crystal in Royal Victoria Docks. The event was ...
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