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Save the Children expresses concerns over the UK’s decision to slash millions in funding to Afghan children
stuart Posted On April , 2023


Image by Save the Children The UK government is said to be slashing almost £6 million in funding to a programme in Afghanistan just months after committing to supporting thousands of vulnerable women and girls, leaving them in limbo and […]


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British Asian recipients of the British Empire Medals among guests at King Charles III’s Coronation
stuart Posted On April , 2023


Dr Hareen De Silva (Image by royal.uk) British Empire Medals are awarded for achievement or contribution of very ‘hands-on’ service to the community in a local geographic area.  This might take the form of sustained commitment in support of very local […]


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Football clubs set to benefit from £2 million investment towards school age childcare
stuart Posted On April , 2023


 Image by Scottish Football Association A number of football clubs across Scotland are set to benefit from £2 million of funding to support the provision of after school and holiday activities clubs, as part of a joint initiative between the […]


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Coventry man jailed for nine years for child sex abuse offences
stuart Posted On April , 2023


Image by West Midlands Police  A man from Coventry who thought he had got away with child sex abuse offences committed in the past has been jailed for nine years despite his best efforts to destroy evidence. Jeyakumar Jeyarasa smashed […]


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Asda to donate £50,000 to its Tickled Pink Campaign this Ramadan and Eid
stuart Posted On April , 2023


To support Breast Cancer Now and CoppaFeel!’s ongoing work to raise funds for better treatments, vital education and life-changing support for anyone affected by breast cancer. This year, Asda Tickled Pink joins forces with the Asda ‘Together for Ramadan’ campaign  […]


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Glasgow actor Tharan Sivapatham speaks of his passion for acting and barriers faced by minority groups in the showbiz industry
stuart Posted On April , 2023


Image by WGM Atlantic A well-known Sri Lankan born actor and refugee who starred in a popular Netflix film, is looking to promote greater diversity in the entertainment industry through his performance studio in Glasgow. At the age of eight, […]


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Student accommodation crisis in Scotland – Will the story repeat itself?
stuart Posted On April , 2023


Image by Wikipedia  Scotland saw one of its worst housing crises last year when several university students were deemed homeless due to the lack of decent accommodation across major cities. Having travelled miles away from their home countries, many were […]


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Royal Air Force appoints the first Asian who is also the youngest as its museum board member
stuart Posted On April , 2023


 L to R – Edward Sharman (Head of Development), Maggie Appleton (CEO, RAF Museums), Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier KCB CBE DFC ADC MA (Chair, RAF Museums), Asad Ansari (Board Member RAF Museums), Renée Coppinger (Development Manager) (Image by […]


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Cricket Scotland announces the resignation of Anjan Luthra as its Chairman
stuart Posted On April , 2023


Image by Cricket Scotland Cricket Scotland announced last month that Anjan Luthra resigned as Non Executive Chairman with immediate effect. The organisation thanked Luthra for his hard work and input during his time as Chair. In a statement released by […]


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Dineshbhai Patel, the founder of household Asian brand Cofresh, dies aged 81
stuart Posted On April , 2023


Dinesh Patel with his granddaughter Keya at Windsor Castle in 2018 (Image by Facebook @CofreshSnackFoods)  Tributes have poured in after the death of the founder of popular Indian snacks manufacturer Cofresh. Dineshbhai Patel, who launched Cofresh in Nairobi, Kenya in 1965 […]


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