The double mutation Indian variant of the Covid-19 virus has reached the UK and is being termed as the one with “the hallmarks of a very dangerous virus”.
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22nd Apr 2021 | Updated at 09:33am 22nd Apr 2021
Sadiq Khan promises to bring Indian Premier League matches to London
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“Your mind is a garden. Your thoughts are the seeds. The harvest can either be flowers or weeds.” — William WordsworthWhat was our first and instant reaction when lockdowns were announced worldwide last year? The answer is - panic buying. What...
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Wembley Masjid and Islamic Centre, in Stanley Avenue, has applied for a certificate of lawfulness from Brent Council’s planning department after a recent sale of the building. The mosque’s bid for legal recognition is being objected by residents...
Wembley Masjid and Islamic Centre, in Stanley Avenue, has applied for a certificate of lawfulness from Brent Council’s planning department after a recent sale of the building. The mosque’s bid for legal recognition is being objected by residents...
