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Tributes pour in for Radio legend Missy Dee who inspired thousands through music, laughter and her fight for life

Tributes have been pouring in from across the British Asian community following the death of much-loved radio presenter and DJ Missy Dee, (real name...
London

Family tragedy sparks discussion on support for parents of children with complex needs

The deaths of an Indian-origin family in London have sparked renewed discussion about the hidden pressures faced by South Asian families caring for children...
Crime

British Sikhs call for justice and unity as Henry Nowak case sparks debate on policing and trust

British Sikh leaders have condemned both the murder of teenager Henry Nowak and the violent disorder that followed in Southampton, warning against attempts to...
Community

“I needed to escape”: Photographer Imran shares how foster care changed his life

At nine years old, Imran Quayes made a decision that would alter the course of his life when he asked to enter foster care....
Community

Beloved ‘Mum’ from Channel 4’s The Family dies after cancer battle

Sarbjit Kaur Grewal, the much-loved matriarch from Channel 4’s groundbreaking documentary series The Family, has died following a battle with lung cancer. Affectionately known to...
Community

The independent bookshop that is preserving South Asian literature in London

Hidden among the busy streets near Waterloo, Shalimar Books has quietly spent decades preserving stories, histories and identities often overlooked by mainstream British bookselling. Chetan...
London

Tributes pour in for Tulsi Vagjiani, award-winning activist who has died age 46

Tulsi Vagjiani, the woman whose family died in a plane crash at the age of 10, died on Monday 11 May aged 46.  Vagjiani was...
Newham

Conservative mayoral candidate says she offers ‘Real Change’ in Newham race

Of the eight candidates standing to be elected as mayor of Newham, one is in the Labour Party and three used to be. Aside from...
Housing

Councillor ‘Heartbroken’ over lack of affordable homes in major Silvertown development

A Newham councillor has said she is “dismayed and heartbroken” at the low level of affordable housing planned at a major new development in...
Barking & Dagenham

Major production set to be filmed in Dagenham

A “major production” looks set to be filmed at Eastbrook Studios in Dagenham. Film company LBBD Film has applied for planning permission to use land...
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