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A peace protest by the Greater Manchester Friends of Palestine took place in the city centre

Pro-Palestine peace protest in Manchester calls for end to genocide

The Pakistan side defeated strong teams at the World Cup

The Pakistan side defeated strong teams at the World Cup

UK based Pakistani blind baseball players star at World Cup

Royal Nawaab, Manchester will open in the first quarter of 2025

Royal Nawaab, Manchester will open in the first quarter of 2025

Iconic pyramid to be turned into luxurious wedding venue

The Asian Media Awards were held at the Hilton Manchester Deansgate

The Asian Media Awards were held at the Hilton Manchester Deansgate

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All the best moments from the 12th Asian Media Awards

One of Manchester’s most famous Asian restaurants and wedding venues has had a makeover.

One of Manchester’s most famous Asian restaurants and wedding venues has had a makeover.

North of England

Manchester wedding venue and restaurant unveils stunning makeover

Muhammad Abdur Rahman has joined Coppull United

Muhammad Abdur Rahman has joined Coppull United

North of England

Talented defender back playing again after 'gruelling mental and physical battles'

A pioneering new mental health initiative has been formed in Oldham and Manchester, which aims to support Muslims across the country.

A pioneering new mental health initiative has been formed in Oldham and Manchester, which aims to support Muslims across the country.

North of England

'When I was unwell...people said she's possessed'

Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) and recovery advocate Aunee Bhogaita (pictured)

Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) and recovery advocate Aunee Bhogaita (pictured)

'Izzat': Recovery from substance use amongst South Asian women

Thousands of worshippers descended on Oldham Temple to Celebrate its 47th Anniversary.

Thousands of worshippers descended on Oldham Temple to Celebrate its 47th Anniversary.

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Thousands celebrate anniversary at Oldham Temple

Muhammad Amaad with his mother Shameem Akhtar as solicitor Aamer Anwar holds up a picture of Mrs Akhtar, showing an injury (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Muhammad Amaad with his mother Shameem Akhtar as solicitor Aamer Anwar holds up a picture of Mrs Akhtar, showing an injury (Owen Humphreys/PA)

North of England

Grandmother ‘struck with Taser’ during Manchester Airport incident, says lawyer

Afzal Khan has called for the Government to adopt a definition of Islamophobia (Richard Townshend/UK Parliament/PA)

Afzal Khan has called for the Government to adopt a definition of Islamophobia (Richard Townshend/UK Parliament/PA)

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Define Islamophobia to drive ‘racism and vitriol’ off streets, says MP

On Saturday, Manchester Evening News published new footage believed to be of the preceding events.

On Saturday, Manchester Evening News published new footage believed to be of the preceding events.

North of England

Mayor: 'Nobody has complete picture' of Manchester Airport incident

Solicitor Akhmed Yakoob speaks to the media outside Rochdale Police station.

Solicitor Akhmed Yakoob speaks to the media outside Rochdale Police station.

North of England

'Family left traumatised' following Manchester Airport incident, says lawyer

A lawyer representing a young man who was kicked as he lay on the floor by a police officer at Manchester Airport has shared further details of the incident.

A lawyer representing a young man who was kicked as he lay on the floor by a police officer at Manchester Airport has shared further details of the incident.

Lawyer for men involved in airport incident says complaint will be lodged

The footage has been widely shared on social media and shows police seemingly assaulting two

The footage has been widely shared on social media and shows police seemingly assaulting two

National government

Investigation launched into airport incident as MPs speak out

Footage of a police officer booting a man on the floor at Manchester Airport, has been shared across social media.

Footage of a police officer booting a man on the floor at Manchester Airport, has been shared across social media.

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Police respond as footage shows officer booting man in head

Students from the University of Manchester held up Palestinian flags and peace messages as they graduated.

Students from the University of Manchester held up Palestinian flags and peace messages as they graduated.

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Students show solidarity with Palestine at graduation

Mudasser said working in one of the most deprived parts of Oldham has shown him the health inequalities in the Asian community.

Mudasser said working in one of the most deprived parts of Oldham has shown him the health inequalities in the Asian community.

North of England

Dentist speaks out over 'significant inequality' over mental health issues

Muslim and Jewish groups have spoken out over the treatment of a rabbi who was berated outside a mosque

Muslim and Jewish groups have spoken out over the treatment of a rabbi who was berated outside a mosque

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Mosque and Jewish groups condemn treatment of Rabbi by worshipper

An Oldham Mixed Martial Arts fighter has set his sights on becoming world UFC Champion.

An Oldham Mixed Martial Arts fighter has set his sights on becoming world UFC Champion.

North of England

'My faith keeps me grounded': MMA fighter sets sights on UFC title

Action from the North West Football Championships 2024

Action from the North West Football Championships 2024

All the Pictures: 2024 North West Football Championships

The new Habbibi Manchester has opened in Spinningfields

The new Habbibi Manchester has opened in Spinningfields

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Inside new opulent Manchester restaurant Habbibi

Afruz Miah BEM, embarked on the gruelling challenge with Monwar Hussain earlier this year.

Afruz Miah BEM, embarked on the gruelling challenge with Monwar Hussain earlier this year.

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'We didn't think it would be so difficult': Fundraisers running 10km every day

Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, a mandatory pilgrimage for all Muslims

Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, a mandatory pilgrimage for all Muslims

Airport gears up to welcome 1000 Hajj pilgrims

A teenager who has won over a hundred medals in various competitions, has set his sights on becoming world boxing champion.

A teenager who has won over a hundred medals in various competitions, has set his sights on becoming world boxing champion.

North of England

Talented kickboxer sets his sights on conquering the world

On a visit to Oldham recently, he showed damage to his famous ice cream van

On a visit to Oldham recently, he showed damage to his famous ice cream van

Ice cream vendor Mr Tee's says situation 'resolved' after van smashed up

The ribbon was cut by Sephora UK’s MD Sarah Boyd, Sephora UK Chief Technology Officer Neil Landan and Store Director Gemma Martin.

The ribbon was cut by Sephora UK’s MD Sarah Boyd, Sephora UK Chief Technology Officer Neil Landan and Store Director Gemma Martin.

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Sephora hosts huge party as it opens in Trafford Centre

Health professionals, Zahida and Ruhela, explained how staff at GP practices work at helping to improve patients’ experiences.

Health professionals, Zahida and Ruhela, explained how staff at GP practices work at helping to improve patients’ experiences.

The GP Practice: A closer look at the work of health professionals

A pro-Palestine protester waves a flag in support of the war-torn nation

A pro-Palestine protester waves a flag in support of the war-torn nation

North of England

Is it naive to think anyone can 'influence foreign policy' as party members?

Organisations and individuals are being encouraged to download and share the videos which have been produced in a range of languages

Organisations and individuals are being encouraged to download and share the videos which have been produced in a range of languages

NHS explains support available at GP practices with new videos

Rifco Theatre Company's latest production Frankie Goes To Bollywood comes to Manchester

Rifco Theatre Company's latest production Frankie Goes To Bollywood comes to Manchester

North of England

Where you can see 'Frankie Goes To Bollywood' in Manchester

Ikrah has been competing in Taekwondo for six years and is currently part of the British Taekwondo Performance Cadet Squad

Ikrah has been competing in Taekwondo for six years and is currently part of the British Taekwondo Performance Cadet Squad

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Teenage Taekwondo sensation makes her mark on world stage

Leaflets being handed out at the Manchester protest at Picaddilly Gardens.

Leaflets being handed out at the Manchester protest at Picaddilly Gardens.

North of England

Film festival celebrates Palestinian culture and heritage

North of England

Oldham's Akke Rahman hoping to conquer Mount Everest

The Accountants: New multi-cultural dance extravaganza comes to Manchester

Huma Rahman, wants to become the first British Muslim woman to conquer the extreme endurance challenge.

Huma Rahman, wants to become the first British Muslim woman to conquer the extreme endurance challenge.

North of England

Huma aiming to make history by completing North Pole Marathon

Gruum Haircare; The Secret Diary of a Bengali Woman; Cotswold Lavender Gift Set and The Copenhagen Company Oud Luxury scented Candle

Gruum Haircare; The Secret Diary of a Bengali Woman; Cotswold Lavender Gift Set and The Copenhagen Company Oud Luxury scented Candle

Some great gift ideas for her 2024

On Saturday pro Palestine protestors made their feelings heard at a protest outside the theatre.

On Saturday pro Palestine protestors made their feelings heard at a protest outside the theatre.

Artists condemn cancellation of Gaza writers event at Manchester theatre

A group of Oldham men have climbed the UK’s highest mountain in aid of poor people in Bangladesh while fasting during Ramadan.

A group of Oldham men have climbed the UK’s highest mountain in aid of poor people in Bangladesh while fasting during Ramadan.

'It was so tiring and draining': Friends complete charity trek whilst fasting

A video which has been circulated widely shows a woman driving up to the Masjid-e-Bilal

A video which has been circulated widely shows a woman driving up to the Masjid-e-Bilal

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Police investigating after youths ‘intimidating’ worshippers at mosque

Renowned comedian and satirist Bassem Youssef will be in Manchester as part of his highly anticipated ‘The Middle Beast’ tour.

Renowned comedian and satirist Bassem Youssef will be in Manchester as part of his highly anticipated ‘The Middle Beast’ tour.

Comedian and satirist Bassem Youssef is coming to Manchester

Safina Islam, head of Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre and Education Trust

Safina Islam, head of Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre and Education Trust

Exhibition celebrates contribution of Asian communities

A Manchester MP called the Government's hypocrisy in its plans to broaden the official definition of extremism.

A Manchester MP called the Government's hypocrisy in its plans to broaden the official definition of extremism.

North of England

MP calls out government's 'hypocrisy on extremism'

Akke Rahman at the top of Mt Kilimanjaro

Akke Rahman at the top of Mt Kilimanjaro

Fundraiser takes on grueling challenge to scale 14 mountains for charity

The Government is set to produce a new official definition of extremism within days (James Manning/PA)

The Government is set to produce a new official definition of extremism within days (James Manning/PA)

North of England

Terror attack victims call for end to anti-Muslim hate in open letter

Bollywood playback singer and music composer Arijit Singh has added further dates in the UK.

Bollywood playback singer and music composer Arijit Singh has added further dates in the UK.

New Manchester and Birmingham dates added to Arijit Singh UK tour

Workers Party of Britain candidate George Galloway (James Speakman/PA)

Workers Party of Britain candidate George Galloway (James Speakman/PA)

National government

Galloway favourite with the bookies for Rochdale by-election success

The candidate for Rochdale began his election campaign quite positively.

The candidate for Rochdale began his election campaign quite positively.

National government

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Azhar Ali lays bare the impossible task of being Muslim and an MP

Dr Marilyn Comrie OBE, BURN founding member and report co-author; Olu Alemoru, Nutmeg Animations founder and Azhar Quaiyoom, Q Sustain founder (centre) with team.

Dr Marilyn Comrie OBE, BURN founding member and report co-author; Olu Alemoru, Nutmeg Animations founder and Azhar Quaiyoom, Q Sustain founder (centre) with team.

Report highlights barriers to innovation faced by Black and Asian-led businesses

Protesters confronted the deputy leader of the Labour Party during a fundraiser.

Protesters confronted the deputy leader of the Labour Party during a fundraiser.

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‘I lost my family in Gaza’: Angela Rayner confronted at Labour fundraiser

Amer Pervez said he got the shock of his life after receiving a video call from BOTB (Best of the Best) presenter Christian Williams

Amer Pervez said he got the shock of his life after receiving a video call from BOTB (Best of the Best) presenter Christian Williams

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'I thought it was a prank!': Man wins £60,000 cash prize in draw

Muslim students have taken a stand and called on the college to create adequate space

Muslim students have taken a stand and called on the college to create adequate space

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College to allocate prayer space for Muslim students after campaign

Adam Kaan, 44, has spoken of how he turned his life around.

Adam Kaan, 44, has spoken of how he turned his life around.

‘I lost everything but I rose up’: The inspiring story of Adam Kaan

Nabeel of Manchester has over 30 years of experience in the property industry

Nabeel of Manchester has over 30 years of experience in the property industry

North of England

Property mogul launches new e-learning courses