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UK Far-Right Activist Tommy Robinson Faces Harassment Charges
May 21, 2025
UK Far-Right Activist Tommy Robinson Faces Harassment Charges
Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, the controversial British far-right activist better known as Tommy Robinson, has been charged with harassment causing fear of violence against two men, prosecutors announced on Wednesday, Arab News reported. The alleged incidents occurred between August 5–7, 2024, during…
Historic Appointment and Political Changes in Sheffield: Safiya Saeed Makes History as Lord Mayor
May 21, 2025
Historic Appointment and Political Changes in Sheffield: Safiya Saeed Makes History as Lord Mayor
England’s Sheffield has appointed its first Black hijab-wearing Lord Mayor, Labour councillor Safiya Saeed, marking a historic milestone, BBC reported. Inaugurated as the city’s 128th Lord Mayor at a council meeting on Monday, Saeed—a Somali-born single mother of five—expressed deep…
UK town of Nelson faces integration struggles amid language gaps
May 19, 2025
UK town of Nelson faces integration struggles amid language gaps
Nelson, a former mill town in Lancashire, is facing growing concerns over integration due to high numbers of residents with limited English proficiency, MailOnline reported. According to Census data, Pendle Borough Council — where Nelson is located — has the…
Liverpool Mosque Experiences Space Shortage Amid Growing Funeral Demand
May 19, 2025
Liverpool Mosque Experiences Space Shortage Amid Growing Funeral Demand
Al-Rahma Mosque in Toxteth, Liverpool’s central hub for the Muslim community of over 40,000, is struggling with limited facilities to meet rising demand for Islamic funeral services, Iqna reported. Serving local and regional families, including from Rochdale, Wirral, St Helens,…
Rare Islamic Relics Go on Display in West Yorkshire
May 18, 2025
Rare Islamic Relics Go on Display in West Yorkshire
A collection of rare Islamic artifacts, including pieces from the tomb of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his pure family), will be exhibited at Unity Centre Masjid Ghausia in Huddersfield this Saturday, BBC reported. Among the highlights is…
UK Muslim trailblazers honoured at 2025 British Muslim Awards in Birmingham
May 15, 2025
UK Muslim trailblazers honoured at 2025 British Muslim Awards in Birmingham
Birmingham hosted the 12th annual British Muslim Awards 2025 on Friday, May 2, at Eastside Rooms, celebrating outstanding contributions by British Muslims across various fields. Organized by Oceanic Awards, the prestigious event drew prominent figures from education, media, healthcare, law,…
Almost 30% of deaths from heart disease in England occur in diabetes patients, report finds
May 15, 2025
Almost 30% of deaths from heart disease in England occur in diabetes patients, report finds
A Diabetes UK report reveals that nearly a third (29%) of cardiovascular disease deaths in England occur in people with diabetes, The Guardian reported. In 2022, out of 144,590 cardiovascular deaths, those with diabetes accounted for this significant proportion, up…
Man Freed After Nearly 40 Years in Prison as London Court Overturns Murder Conviction Based on New DNA Evidence
May 15, 2025
Man Freed After Nearly 40 Years in Prison as London Court Overturns Murder Conviction Based on New DNA Evidence
Peter Sullivan, who spent almost 40 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, was acquitted by a London court on Tuesday after new DNA evidence cast serious doubt on his conviction, Arab News reported. Sullivan was originally…
UK: Hartlepool mosque transforms hate into hope with community Open Day
May 14, 2025
UK: Hartlepool mosque transforms hate into hope with community Open Day
Naseer Central Mosque in Hartlepool’s Brougham Terrace hosted an Open Day on May 3, marking a powerful step toward healing and unity after being targeted in a racially charged riot less than a year ago. On July 31, 2024, the…
House of Lords challenges government’s AI proposals
May 14, 2025
House of Lords challenges government’s AI proposals
The UK government faced a significant setback in the House of Lords over its AI copyright plans, The Guardian reported. Peers backed an amendment to the data bill requiring AI companies to disclose which copyrighted materials they use in training…