Emdad Rahman The return of the much anticipated Jagannathpur Union Cup saw a number of East London teams compete with their national counterparts for the right to be named annual champions. Jagannathpur is located in Sunamgonj in Sylhet, Bangladesh, and ...
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Government promises gentle crackdown on housing market
THERE WILL BE A crackdown on estate and managing agents and reform of the housing sales process says the Government – announcing cosmetic reforms that fall far short of tackling the housing crisis. The package of measures has been announced ...
Read More »Barking Community Forum raises funds for Syria
Emdad Rahman THE BARKING COMMUNITY FORUM (BCF) raised £2,170.39 from Friday Jumauh prayers which took place at the Hedgecock Community Centre. The funds will go towards the Syria Emergency Appeal for Ghouta. UK charity Muslim Aid has launched a Syria ...
Read More »Barking youngster Yahya wins national recognition
Emdad Rahman A BARKING & DAGENHAM teenager has been recognised for his contribution to his community and country with a National Citizen Service (NCS) Award. Sixteen year old Yahya Rahman took part in the four week NCS scheme aimed at ...
Read More »Family charity receives special delivery from Amazon
AN EAST LONDON branch of a family support charity has received a £2,000 donation from Amazon in London – which the charity will put towards funding further training for volunteers. Staff and volunteers at Home-Start in East London received the ...
Read More »Did you see collision in Limehouse Link?
A MOPED collided with a stationary lorry in the Limehouse Link just before 9.30am on Friday, 23rd February in the Limehouse Link. The London Ambulance attended the collision and they called the police. Officers from the Roads and Transport Policing ...
Read More »Amanda’s birthday and remembering the life of Pepe
Emdad Rahman A homeless man died outside Parliament this week. Did you hear that? A homeless man died outside Parliament this week. At the entrance of Westminster Tube station. If that isn’t tragic enough, it’s now come to light that ...
Read More »Council continues crack down on drugs
SEVENTEEN ARRESTS have been made since 1st January in a joint operation – “Operation Continuum” between Tower Hamlets Council and Tower Hamlets police. There is no explanation of what “Operation Continuum” is. In the second anti-drug operation held under Operation ...
Read More »Finance watchdog has bad news on housing
WHY SHOULD we worry? The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that a percentage of people who bought their homes on interest only mortgages are likely to have problems paying off their mortgages. Why does this matter to everyone – ...
Read More »Liverpool visit for Ghana charity project
Emdad Rahman A VISIT TO LIVERPOOL was a well earned trip for a team of Whitechapel charity volunteers travelling to Ghana after completing the construction of a school and sports complex. The new facilities will be used by children and ...
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