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THE NEXT EVENT in the London Muslim Centre’s Roundtable Series will be a discussion on Corruption and Ethics in the Age of Change: Analysis of Western and Muslim Societies. The event will take place from 6-8.30pm on Wednesday, 25th April ...

Emdad Rahman BAD WEATHER AND RAIN could not dampen the spirit of a group of East London residents who have returned after climbing Mount Snowdon in Wales. The group have spent the best part of six weeks fundraising for dignity ...

MYSTERY SURROUNDS the safety of the cladding used on Grenfell Tower after a BBC investigation revealed that tests had failed to prove it reached safety standards as early as 2014. Grenfell Tower caught fire in June 2017. A small fire ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

IS YOUR EUCALYPTUS about to explode? Or on the point of poisoning some four-legged friends? This month’s Voice, newsletter of the East London Garden Society (ELGS), warns the tree could pack a bigger punch than you might expect. Not many of ...