In 20 years we haven't taken a single step forward. Process, process, no action. This was the stark observation Lord de Ramsey DL, President of the Association of Drainage Authorities (ADA), shared with an audience of around 150 delegates at...
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15th Dec 2018 | Updated at 08:21am 15th Dec 2018
First Sikh and Muslim padres join the British military
A Sikh and Muslim padre have become part of the Royal Air Force’s Chaplain’s branch, in a first for the British military.
Mallya on the way Back
Vijay Mallya, the Indian businessmen involved in the case of defunct Kingfisher Airlines (KFA), can be extradited from the UK to face fraud and money laundering allegations in India, the Westminster magistrates' court has ruled.
Plant-based concept from Michelin-trained chef
Bindu Patel, who spent spells in the kitchens of Michelin-starred and Gymkhana and Trishna restaurants and staged at Le Gavroche in London, is to open her own restaurant, Sanctua, in Leicester in January.
Academic receives royal award for her contribution to Sikh community research
A University of Wolverhampton academic has formally received an MBE from His Royal Highness Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, at Buckingham Palace. Dr Opinderjit Kaur Takhar, Director of the recently launched Centre for Sikh and Panjabi Studies...
Jet Airways’ Manchester-Mumbai set to bring £400m to northern economy
Jet Airways’ first ever non-stop flight connecting Mumbai, India’s economic capital, and Manchester is now operating. Launched on Dhan Teras (Nov 5) - the most auspicious day for businesses, and second day of Diwali, in the Hindu calendar -...
Manchester airport delivers major boost to north with new Mumbai connection
Jet Airways’ five-times-a-week service from Manchester to Mumbai took for the first time this morning, at a celebration attended by Aviation Minister, Baroness Liz Sugg and hundreds of guests from across the region.
770,000 people in England unable to speak English well
In an interview, the communities secretary, Sajid Javid revealed that 770,000 people living in England speak little or no English at all, and warned that up to 70% of them are women from the Bangladeshi and Pakistani communities.
Sigma sponsors transformation of Community Pharmacy 2025 vision
A donation from Sigma Pharmaceuticals plc is funding a three year PhD scholarship aimed at developing a coherent and transformative vision for English community pharmacy in 2025. The project has already begun in the Department of Pharmacy and...
Winners of the 2018 Midlands Family Business Awards were announced at a glittering black-tie ceremony at Leicester’s Athena last Thursday.
A Principal at one of East London’s highest performing sixth forms has been shortlisted for a prestigious leadership award. Mouhssin Ismail, principal...
The Conservative Friends of India, (CF India) hosted its Festive Season Drinks Reception on Monday 26th November 2018 at the Taj Hotel, London. It was the perfect occasion celebrating the diversity of Britain and the contribution of the Indian...
Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bhuj hosted an event on 27 November at Shree Kutch Swaminarayan Mandir Kenton Harrow together with 11 other Swaminarayan mandirs...
A University of Wolverhampton academic has formally received an MBE from His Royal Highness Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, at Buckingham Palace. Dr Opinderjit...
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London (popularly known as the ‘Neasden Temple’) received an award from the London Faith & Community Awards in recognition...
Skanda Holidays has been announced as the gold winner of Best Holiday Company to Australasia, Best Holiday Company to Southern Asia and Best Holiday Company to South East Asia in the prestigious 2018 British Travel Awards. It was announced on...
Paresh Patel, 48 year-old who had been missing for almost a month was found dead at a canal in the city of Leicester.
Sammy Woodhouse, raped at 15, has taken legal action to to stop her ex-husband from gaining any parental rights to her child and has petitioned for an...
