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  • Chainsaw girl led racist attack in Bolton street
    6:09pm Friday 9th May 2008
    A teenage girl held a chainsaw to a man's head in a terrifying racist attack.

    Judge orders perjury inquiry
    6:06pm Friday 9th May 2008
    A judge has called for an investigation into possible charges of perjury and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice after sentencing a takeaway worker for wounding a colleague.

    Sikhs barred from parliamentSikhs barred from parliament
    5:53pm Fri 9 May 08
    Delegates from the Sikh Federation in the West Midlands were not allowed to enter the European Parliament because they were wearing kirpans it has been claimed.

    Media nomination for Teji SinghMedia nomination for Teji Singh
    5:44pm Fri 9 May 08
    The woman who helped revolutionise the ethnic public relations industry has been nominated for a national award.

    Funding boost for charity
    9:51am Thursday 8th May 2008
    A charity which helps the British Asian Community contribute to social change in India is among the new projects sharing a £5.5m Government funding boost.

    Gun probe is dropped
    4:59pm Wednesday 7th May 2008
    Police have dropped an investigation into a council officer who was arrested after a "gun" was seized at his home.

    Thieves strike after hiding in back room
    4:59pm Wednesday 7th May 2008
    Thieves raided a cash and carry after hiding in a store room until it was closed.

    Change in direction for mosque
    4:57pm Wednesday 7th May 2008
    A Mosque has changed the direction in which worshippers pray after it was revealed the direction of Makkah was over 35 degrees out.

    Royal invitation for restaurant ownerRoyal invitation for restaurant owner
    10:23am Wed 7 May 08
    A Birmingham Restaurant was invited to a reception with the Queen.

    Meera Syal in new comedyMeera Syal in new comedy
    3:30pm Tue 6 May 08
    Meera Syal is teaming up with Peep Show star Olivia Colman in Syal's first comedy role since The Kumars At No 42.

    80 protestors who walked 500 miles detained
    10:54am Tuesday 6th May 2008
    Police have detained 80 people who walked nearly 500 miles from the site of a catastrophic 1984 gas leak in central India to protest outside the prime minister's residence in New Dehli, an organiser said.

    Couple tell of Dubai quad-biking horror
    10:38am Tuesday 6th May 2008
    What was meant to be a relaxing holiday in Dubai soon turned into a nightmare for one North West couple.

    Join Cancer appealJoin Cancer appeal
    10:08am Tue 6 May 08
    A father-of-two who underwent major brain surgery to have a tumour removed is recruiting residents to step out to help cancer victims.

    Concern after raids
    10:00am Tuesday 6th May 2008
    Immigration raids across restaurants in the UK has sparked concern amongst owners that they are being unfairly targeted.
    Reader comment (1)

    Has Labour lost core Black vote?
    9:58am Tuesday 6th May 2008
    Operation Black Vote (OBV) said the Local elections across the England and Wales have sent a warning shot to Labour from Black communities unhappy with the Government's direction.

    Government to unveil Immigration points proposal
    9:56am Tuesday 6th May 2008
    Proposals will be announced today for the new points-based immigration system for people who wish to come and work in the UK, the Home Office said.

    Surgeons praised for saving foot of Nelson boy, 11Surgeons praised for saving foot of Nelson boy, 11
    6:04pm Sun 4 May 08
    A GRATEFUL father has paid tribute to hospital surgeons after they saved the left foot of his 11-year-old son following a road accident in Nelson.
    Reader comments (2)

    New religious studies GCSENew religious studies GCSE
    4:47pm Sun 4 May 08
    Exam board OCR's new draft World Religions GCSE offers greater opportunity than ever before to study both Sikhism and Buddhism.

    Islamic Insurance Company receives  FSA authorisationIslamic Insurance Company receives FSA authorisation
    7:06pm Sat 3 May 08
    Britain's first independent Islamic insurance company is set to launch after has receiving authorisation by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).

    Fast food franchise hits streets
    7:04pm Thursday 1st May 2008
    One of the UK's first halal fast food franchises has launched after working with a leading franchise expert.

    Man cleared of sword murder
    1:28pm Thursday 1st May 2008
    Relatives of a waiter stabbed to death with a sword fled the Old Bailey in tears after the man accused of murdering him was cleared by a jury.

    Civil servant jailed for Tube hoax
    2:19pm Wednesday 30th April 2008
    A drunken top civil servant, who had to be protected from angry Tube passengers after telling them he was a Muslim and had a bomb, has been jailed for 12 months.
    Reader comment (1)

    Mother and baby hit by MRSA
    7:15pm Monday 28th April 2008
    A mother and her new-born baby have contracted MRSA following the birth at Bradford Royal Infirmary.

    Brothers jailed for travel agent's murder
    5:33pm Monday 28th April 2008
    Three brothers were jailed for life for murdering a travel agent during a robbery.

    Claims mosque to be demolished refuted by Burnley councilClaims mosque to be demolished refuted by Burnley council
    5:52pm Sun 27 Apr 08
    A COUNCIL had to send out a letter refuting claims in an election leaflet that a mosque and homes were to be demolished.
    Reader comments (4)

    Police probe racist graffiti in Clitheroe
    6:59pm Friday 25th April 2008
    RACIST graffiti and far-right insignia was scrawled on cars belonging to Asian families in Clitheroe, police have revealed.
    Reader comments (14)

    Women of achievement finalists announced
    3:07pm Friday 25th April 2008
    The shortlist has been announced for the ninth Asian Women of Achievement Awards and has been deemed the best yet' by the Awards' sponsors Lloyds TSB.

    Online at the railway station
    1:47pm Friday 25th April 2008
    Internet Access is now available at a Railway Station Cafe where you can also get a great halal meal!

    Teenager beaten-up in parkTeenager beaten-up in park
    11:03am Fri 25 Apr 08
    A mother has condemned young thugs who robbed and beat her teenage son and left him naked in a park.
    Reader comments (11)

    Prince hails Sikh war effort
    4:16pm Thursday 24th April 2008
    The Prince of Wales praised the courage of Sikh soldiers who fought in the Second World War.
    Reader comment (1)

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