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Wembley Park is hosting a major three-day Diwali celebration yet across a number of venues.

What's in store at three-day festival at Wembley Park

‘The Travel Adventures of Momo and Coco’ is published on October 25

‘The Travel Adventures of Momo and Coco’ is published on October 25

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From Pharaohs to Shah Rukh Khan: Model and presenter publishes 'adventure tales'

A Blackburn charity is supporting a campaign to encourage people to get smart meters.

A Blackburn charity is supporting a campaign to encourage people to get smart meters.

Charity backing campaign to boost use of smart meters

The annual march to commemorate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was held in Blackburn.

The annual march to commemorate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was held in Blackburn.

Video and pictures: Thousands turn out for Prophet’s march through town

Organisers of a Muslim festival in Preston are hailing it as Lancashire's biggest ever.

Organisers of a Muslim festival in Preston are hailing it as Lancashire's biggest ever.

Muslim festival organisers hail 'amazing turn out'

The Grenfell Tower fire final report found a series of failures on the part of authorities (Lucy North/PA)

The Grenfell Tower fire final report found a series of failures on the part of authorities (Lucy North/PA)

Grenfell Tower fire: Victims let down by incompetence, dishonesty and greed

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

The now annual ‘neza bazi’ event at Pleasington Playing Fields in Blackburn attracted a number of horse clubs.

The now annual ‘neza bazi’ event at Pleasington Playing Fields in Blackburn attracted a number of horse clubs.

Crowds descend on park for extravagant horse show

Nikita (left) with Bob and Anjli

Nikita (left) with Bob and Anjli

Artist auctions work for cancer charity after father survives illness

A charity football match to raise funds for the children of Gaza will take place in June.

A charity football match to raise funds for the children of Gaza will take place in June.

Football match to raise funds for children of Gaza

Mohammed Nawaz with Mike Falcon in Blackburn have become unlikely TikTok superstars

Mohammed Nawaz with Mike Falcon in Blackburn have become unlikely TikTok superstars

Pals whose friendship transcends cultures rack up millions of views

Birmingham Bulls (in red) in action against near neighbours Sandwell Kings (in orange strip)

Birmingham Bulls (in red) in action against near neighbours Sandwell Kings (in orange strip)

City gears up to host Kabaddi League Grand Final

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

Families are being urged to take extra care in the kitchen as the festival of Eid gets underway.

Families are being urged to take extra care in the kitchen as the festival of Eid gets underway.

Families reminded over kitchen safety as Ramadan ends and Eid begins

My Eid gift ideas for kids guide is simpler, more pared back with a focus on learning, functionality and practicality.

My Eid gift ideas for kids guide is simpler, more pared back with a focus on learning, functionality and practicality.

Eid gift ideas the kids will love

Stuck for ideas for what to get for hubby? Look no further.

Stuck for ideas for what to get for hubby? Look no further.

Stuck for Eid gift ideas for him? Check these out

Abdul and Reehan are cycling to the Hajj

Abdul and Reehan are cycling to the Hajj

Brothers gear-up for 3,635-mile bike journey to Hajj

2012 MasterChef winner, restaurateur and author, Shelina Permalloo

2012 MasterChef winner, restaurateur and author, Shelina Permalloo

MasterChef's Shelina Permalloo unveils Ramadan recipes for families

Bhangra Nation – A New Musical is a pulsating new show about competitive Bhangra dancing

Bhangra Nation – A New Musical is a pulsating new show about competitive Bhangra dancing

Bhangra Nation: Dazzling musical comes to the Birmingham Rep

LtR: Humayun Islam, Shazuna Ali, and Lizzie Saunderson outside Valley Parade, the home of Bradford City

LtR: Humayun Islam, Shazuna Ali, and Lizzie Saunderson outside Valley Parade, the home of Bradford City

Bradford City AFC

Say hello to the Baji Bantams - City's first fans group for South Asian women

The sessions aim to give women an opportunity to find out more about the sport as well as gain self-defence skills. They are being by Zee (above left)

The sessions aim to give women an opportunity to find out more about the sport as well as gain self-defence skills. They are being by Zee (above left)

Organisers 'overwhelmed' with response to women’s wrestling sessions

The group hosted their first singles gathering took at the Foxfields Country Hotel in Billington.

The group hosted their first singles gathering took at the Foxfields Country Hotel in Billington.

Being single and Muslim: How women's group is challenging perceptions

Seven-year-old with leukaemia urge more people to register as donors with blood cancer charity DKMS

Seven-year-old with leukaemia urge more people to register as donors with blood cancer charity DKMS

Aashna, 7, urges more people to register as blood donor

NHS Lothian of newborn twins Jami (lefft) and his sister Rubi, who were born each side of midnight at NHS Lothian's St John's Hospital

NHS Lothian of newborn twins Jami (lefft) and his sister Rubi, who were born each side of midnight at NHS Lothian's St John's Hospital

Twins born on different days after arriving four weeks early

The event was organised by BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), a leading British Hindu fellowship

The event was organised by BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), a leading British Hindu fellowship

Community unites at Preston temple for Diwali and Hindu New Year celebrations

Bradford schoolgirl Hafsah Azeem tragically died when she was only 11

Bradford schoolgirl Hafsah Azeem tragically died when she was only 11

Grieving mum's sadness after school moves her daughter's memorial plaque

Tay Jiva MBE - Director and Registered Manager of Sparks Fostering, a nationwide multi-faith fostering provider.

Tay Jiva MBE - Director and Registered Manager of Sparks Fostering, a nationwide multi-faith fostering provider.

Fostering or adopting children from Palestine and other war-torn countries

The floral tributes at the scene

The floral tributes at the scene

'Our hearts are in pieces' - Tributes pour in for young woman who died in crash

Chief Constable, Chris Rowley and Maulana Arif Patel address the audience

Chief Constable, Chris Rowley and Maulana Arif Patel address the audience

Police and coroners office meet with Muslim groups over deaths and burials

An Asian wedding in Bolton descended into chaos after guests started fighting during the reception.

An Asian wedding in Bolton descended into chaos after guests started fighting during the reception.

Police called to wedding as guests involved in ugly brawl

Mohammed Siddiqui, and Farhana

Mohammed Siddiqui, and Farhana

Hospital parking fines for couple staying at the bedside of their premature twins

An Under 11s tournament was held at East Lancs Cricket Club

An Under 11s tournament was held at East Lancs Cricket Club

Under 11s stars shine at cricket tournament

Rohan Godhania fell ill and died after drinking a protein shake in August 2020 (Family handout/PA)

Rohan Godhania fell ill and died after drinking a protein shake in August 2020 (Family handout/PA)

Bereaved mother makes ammonia tests plea after son ‘could have been saved’

Afraa was born under the rubble of her family home (Ghaith Alsayed/AP)

Afraa was born under the rubble of her family home (Ghaith Alsayed/AP)

Baby born under rubble of Syrian quake a picture of happiness six months on

Afghan refugees evicted from hotel accommodation are now presenting to councils as homeless, the Local Government Association said (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Afghan refugees evicted from hotel accommodation are now presenting to councils as homeless, the Local Government Association said (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

One in five Afghans evicted from hotels are homeless, councils suggest

The coffin containing the body of Dlava Mohamed is carried out of the family home in Clones (PA)

The coffin containing the body of Dlava Mohamed is carried out of the family home in Clones (PA)

Hundreds of people form guard of honour for crash victim

New analysis has shown for the first time that there were 285,000 multi-person households in England and Wales recorded as having at least two different religions (LecartPhotos/Alamy Stock Photo/PA)

New analysis has shown for the first time that there were 285,000 multi-person households in England and Wales recorded as having at least two different religions (LecartPhotos/Alamy Stock Photo/PA)

Thousands living in multi-faith households, first figures of their kind show

Aqib Fiaz said sport had helped to steer vulnerable youngsters off the streets and away from drug and alcohol abuse

Aqib Fiaz said sport had helped to steer vulnerable youngsters off the streets and away from drug and alcohol abuse

North of England

How drug use is ‘tearing families apart’ in Oldham, but there is hope

Families were upset that ornaments and structures had been removed from the graves

Families were upset that ornaments and structures had been removed from the graves

Families ‘left in tears’ over removal of ornaments and structures from graves

Many people will now opt to buy the supermarket naans or head out to the chapati shops that are popping up on every corner.

Many people will now opt to buy the supermarket naans or head out to the chapati shops that are popping up on every corner.

Special Feature

‘I was ashamed someone might see me going into a chapati shop'

Unzela Khan Sheikh has released her children’s storybook titled Pakistan, I’ll Be Back (Unzela Khan Sheikh/PA)

Unzela Khan Sheikh has released her children’s storybook titled Pakistan, I’ll Be Back (Unzela Khan Sheikh/PA)

New mother writes children’s book for daughter to connect to Pakistani roots

A new bubble tea and dessert place has had its grand opening in Blackburn.

A new bubble tea and dessert place has had its grand opening in Blackburn.

Brothers’ launch new bubble tea cafe

Muhammad who is a student at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School (QEGS) with the card which arrived two years late

Muhammad who is a student at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School (QEGS) with the card which arrived two years late

Birthday card arrives two years late via Vietnam on Eid day

Shahzada Dawood was among the victims of the Titan catastrophe (SETI Institute via AP)

Shahzada Dawood was among the victims of the Titan catastrophe (SETI Institute via AP)

Titan submersible victims remembered as ‘beloved, dedicated’ fathers and sons

Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman

Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman

Full family tribute to Shahzada and Suleman Dawood

Family pay tribute to 'kind-hearted' daughter killed in horror crash

The mother of Aya Hachem was in Blackburn on the anniversary of her death

The mother of Aya Hachem was in Blackburn on the anniversary of her death

Aya’s family pay tribute to student as new pictures are released

The Halal Food Festival at Blackburn Rovers

The Halal Food Festival at Blackburn Rovers

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Thousands turn for Halal Food Festival at football stadium

The Halal Food Festival takes place at Ewood Park, the home of Blackburn Rovers on Sunday May 7

The Halal Food Festival takes place at Ewood Park, the home of Blackburn Rovers on Sunday May 7

Everything you need to know about the Halal Food Festival

Tributes have been paid to Harris Abu Bakar who died in a crash on Great Horton Road

Tributes have been paid to Harris Abu Bakar who died in a crash on Great Horton Road

Man killed in crash described as beautiful person and a diamond by family

Umar had only been working with Uber for three months and spoke to us from his home on Eid.

Umar had only been working with Uber for three months and spoke to us from his home on Eid.

North of England

We track down ‘kind’ Oldham Uber driver praised for helping customer in need

National Stephen Lawrence Day is recognised officially in the British calendar every 22 April, commemorating the anniversary of Stephen’s death.

National Stephen Lawrence Day is recognised officially in the British calendar every 22 April, commemorating the anniversary of Stephen’s death.

Stephen Lawrence Day marks 30 years since murder

Bosnia is only going to grow in popularity as a tourist destination.

Bosnia is only going to grow in popularity as a tourist destination.

Sarajevo: A jewel in the heart of Europe

Phil said he wanted to show solidarity with Muslims who were fasting this month.

Phil said he wanted to show solidarity with Muslims who were fasting this month.

Non-Muslim completes month of fasting in aid of charities