National Sikh Convention 2015
Over 10,000 Attend Annual Event
Over 10,000 Sikhs attended the Annual National Sikh Convention organised over the weekend by the Sikh Federation (UK) at Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Sedgley Street, Wolverhampton. Numbers were higher this year than the last few years.
Those...
15th Asian Achievers Awards
And The Winners Are..
The winners of the landmark 15th annual Asian Achievers Awards were announced on September 18th at glittering gala event at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London’s Park Lane. Winners include, cricketing icon, Moeen Ali; Secret...
Barrier to Reporting Sexual Violence
Cultural Norms in South Asian Communities
Powerful cultural norms in South Asian communities in England and Wales are preventing incidences of sexual violence being reported, according to preliminary findings being revealed at a University of Hull conference.
Concepts such as...
Midlands Life with Bob Brolly!
Irish TV’s Midlands base comes to South and City College
BBC West Midlands radio favourite Bob Brolly revealed his latest venture last week, with the launch of his new role with Irish TV taking place at the ‘heart of...
Raza Ullah Samar
Advises on Renting A Room Out In Your Main House
Homeowners who rent out a room to tourists and lodgers have been given a tax incentive.
The Government increased the amount a property owner can earn tax-free in rent to £7,500...
The Gift of a Smile
NPA donate Toys to Rainbows
On Saturday 25th July 2015 Northampton Punjabi Association collected over 300 toys for the life-limited children at Rainbows Children’s Hospice.
Family and friends gathered at Northampton’s holiday park, Billing Aquadrome celebrating the fine British weather with food...
Bobby Friction Issues Apology
Embroiled in ‘Sikh Taliban’ Row
BBC Asian Network presenter, Bobby Fricton, has issued an apology after making remarks against the Sikh community. In a statement given by DJ, he said he apologised ‘unreservedly’ for using the term ‘Sikh Taliban’....
The Glass is Half Full
Says The British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Philip Barton
The first week back from a holiday brings a fresh perspective and a new impetus to your work. While of course the day-to-day business of diplomacy goes on – as witnessed...
Anjem Choudary Charged
Extremist Preacher Urged to Support ISIS
A radical extremist preacher has been charged with urging people to support the terrorist group, ISIS.
Anjem Choudary is accused of inciting hatred and has been charged with committing the alleged offence between...
Family of Five Arrested
Elderly couple and three teenage girls arrested on terror charges
A family of five from London has been arrested by counter terror police on terror charges.
The family were held on suspicion of “possessing information likely to be useful to a...
