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UK Far-Right Activist Tommy Robinson Faces Harassment Charges

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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