AFTER A three month spree of robbery and violence across Hackney, which included threatening children, Marvin Melvin-Browne is beginning a six year prison sentence.   Melvin-Browne committed robberies and attempted robberies between 14th November 2016 and 21st January 2017. He ...

DON’T THE POLICE have enough to do? Don’t the Manchester police have even more than enough to do? Many attended the horrific aftermath of the terrorist attack on the Manchester Arena and/or have been working extra hours on the post-attack ...

London Bridge: information appeals Appeal for pink knife info The police are asking the public for information about the distinctive pink knives used by the London Bridge terrorists. The knives are twelve inches long. They are of the Ernesto brand ...

Emdad Rahman ISHAQ SHAWN continued his rich vein of form as Scintilla CC beat Shane Moss CC by 4 wickets. The talented opener scored 71 and took 4 crucial wickets to lead his team to victory. Captain Yeasin Arafat contributed 46 ...

Emdad Rahman SONALI OTHITH have finalised plans for the Greater Sylhet Upazila Cup, which takes place at the end of July. The celebrated Sylhet District football carnival has become one of the most popular veterans football tournaments in the Bangladeshi community. ...

Mike Gapes, newly re-elected Labour MP for Ilford South, has set jaws dropping across his constituency and beyond – as he denies that the “Jeremy Corbyn effect” was a factor in his re-election. A number of constituents and ordinary voters ...

Emdad Rahman The Fasting 5k, also known as the Thawb Trek, welcomed 30 runners, who all took part in a pre-sunset 5k run at Mile End Park to raise awareness and funds for the desperate situation faced by Syrian orphans.  ...

Emdad Rahman BEANIBAZAR Cricket Club UK played out an enjoyable Victoria Park friendly to help promote the club. The match was also an opportunity to sign up new recruits and encourage networking.  Team Rashal batted first and reached 160/8 with runs ...

LONDON HAS returned a swathe of Labour MPs – with all the seats in East London staying red. Bethnal Green & Bow (Tower Hamlets) saw a high turnout by local standards, with Rushanara Ali netting an enormous 42,969 votes. The Tories ...

THE GENERAL ELECTION results are nearly all in – but the verdict is that there are no winners. The Tories have lost around twelve seats. Theresa May called the “cut and run” election to strengthen her position and increase her ...