TWO JOURNALISTS – Wa Lone, 33, and Kyaw Soe Oo, 29 – who worked for Reuters in Myanmar have today been unexpectedly freed from prison. It is thought that the international campaign in their defence forced their release. The articles ...
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The East London Mosque and London Muslim Centre have confirmed that 1 Ramadan 1440 will be on Monday, 6th May. •To download a copy of the Ramadan timetable, which is valid across London, go to: Timetable •To read a copy ...
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Maruf Ahmed Members and activity participants at Age UK based in Caxton Hall, Bow recently attended an information session to become Dementia Friends. The lunchtime awareness programme in partnership with Malmesbury Community Projects (MCP) a grassroots charity organisation for the ...
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Harry Potter actress Afshan Azad and EastEnders & Bend it Like Beckham actor Ameet Chana hosted a lavish award ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in Canary Wharf, celebrating the achievements of the British Bangladeshi community in the Fashion & Lifestyle ...
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OVER 50 JADE MINERS, working in Kachin state, were reported killed today as mud engulfed their living quarters. The mud slide had been triggered by a major landslide. Jade mining is a largely unregulated industry: its activities often trigger landslides, ...
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US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP will make his long-awaited state visit to the UK at the start of June. It will be a three day visit, starting on 3rd June, and President Trump is expected to be joined by his third ...
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TODAY – 22nd April – is the 26th anniversary of the murder of Stephen Lawrence. To mark the occasion, the day has been designated “Stephen Lawrence Day”, and schools are being asked to challenge racism. Stephen was murdered in a ...
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PEABODY HOUSING ASSOCIATION has released figures which appear to contradict earlier statements issued to justify the sale of 17 Robinson Road. The housing association claims that it is a caring social landlord which is committed to being a good landlord ...
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CAMPAIGNERS TURNED OUT in force on Friday morning, 12th April, to draw attention to Peabody’s plans to sell off 17 Robinson Road. It was the housing association’s second attempt to auction the property to the highest bidder. Peabody Housing Association ...
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THE EAST LONDON MOSQUE is showing the film One Day in the Haram and holding a Q&A with the director to raise money for its Endowment Fund. The unique film gives a unique eye-witness account of life inside the Holy ...
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London Bangla A Force for the community…