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Games legacy boost for community basketball in the city
Birmingham, and nationally, to play basketball in their local community. We’ll be working with local clubs and communities to co-create these new and refurbished courts so that people feel a real ownership over them.” Street to...2022-08-16 878 0 -
Health researchers must do more to gain trust of Muslims, new report finds
Muslims living in the UK think health research is very important but only a small number have taken part in any genetic research studies, according to a new report published today. The report, Attitude towards health...2022-08-14 685 0 -
Human Appeal challenges the UK’s fundraising spirit
Humanitarian NGO Human Appeal has launched a new series of UK and global fundraising challenges in a bid to challenge the country to help people in need, both in the UK and around the world. The...2022-08-14 776 0 -
Guildhall lights up for Pakistan independence anniversary
Guildhall, in the heart of the City of London, will be lit green and white on Sunday 14 August to mark the 75th anniversary of the independence of Pakistan. The lighting of the City of...2022-08-13 820 0 -
Yorkshire man running four international marathons for charity, in the space of just six weeks!
Father of two, Ash Wallace, set himself the epic task of running four international marathons in the space of just six weeks, these include: London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York (25th Sept to 6th November). Ash...2022-08-12 983 0 -
‘Prayers for the Past’ exhibition at National Memorial Arboretum tells ‘forgotten’ stories of service from Birmingham’s South Asian communities
‘Prayers for the Past’, a new exhibition by Birmingham-based artist Tasawar Bashir, opens today at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire exploring previously untold stories of historic service and sacrifice from Birmingham’s South Asian communities, as...2022-08-11 726 0 -
Elephant Atta celebrates 60 years of being part of the family!
Elephant Atta just turned 60 years, commemorating being the first South Asian atta brand in the UK. It is a well-known fact that no South Asian meal is complete without roti or bread. With this in...2022-08-11 882 0 -
Staff, students and graduates celebrate vital contributions to Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Birmingham City University students have revealed their pride in designing the official Commonwealth Games medals as the spectacular sporting event comes to an end. The world’s eyes have been on the city as it hosted...2022-08-10 604 0 -
THE SUPER HIJABI GIRL COMES TO BIRMINGHAM A REAL MARVEL FOR MUSLIMS!
International charity Penny Appeal are touring a feature film dubbed the Muslim version of Home Alone. The critically acclaimed Super Hijabi movie hits five UK cities for the first time from Friday 19th August, including cinemas in London, Bradford,...2022-08-09 967 0 -
UK Muslim Film is proud to welcome director Lena Khan and actress Mehwish Hayat as its first two patrons of the organisation
Award-winning actor and campaigner Mehwish Hayat and acclaimed writer and director Lena Khan have joined UK Muslim Film to help the organisation challenge stereotypes of Muslims on-screen. UK Muslim Film is proud to announce both Mehwish Hayat and Lena Khan as their...2022-08-09 1142 0
