Local government

MP joins Brahma Kumaris for ancient Hindu festival

Local government

MP joins Brahma Kumaris for ancient Hindu festival

On Monday evening people from across the community gathered to clean the headstones.

On Monday evening people from across the community gathered to clean the headstones.

Local government

Community unites to clean vandalised Muslim graves

Former Cricket Scotland chief Tony Brian (right) and (left) former cricketer John Blain

Former Cricket Scotland chief Tony Brian (right) and (left) former cricketer John Blain

Cricket Scotland

'How can racism in cricket be worse than football': Ex-chief blasts 'shambles' probe

Tan Dhesi responds after 'angry mob' video shared on Twitter

Tan Dhesi responds after 'angry mob' video shared on Twitter

Local government

Candidate responds after footage shows him being heckled

Volunteers make history after Sikh prayers said in council chamber

Volunteers make history after Sikh prayers said in council chamber

North of England

Volunteers make history after Sikh prayers said in council chamber

The local elections in Blackburn with Darwen echoed results elsewhere in the North of England

The local elections in Blackburn with Darwen echoed results elsewhere in the North of England

It would be foolish to think Labour's local losses are a 'blip'

Numerous Independent candidates were elected onto Bradford Council at this week's local elections

Numerous Independent candidates were elected onto Bradford Council at this week's local elections

Local government

Labour keep control of Bradford - but Independents make big splash

2024 Blackburn with Darwen local elections count at King George’s Hall

2024 Blackburn with Darwen local elections count at King George’s Hall

Local government

All the pictures from Blackburn with Darwen's election count

It was a victorious night for Oldham's Independent candidates

It was a victorious night for Oldham's Independent candidates

Local government

Labour lose overall control in Oldham to independents

The event held on the steps of the town hall on Sunday, attracted around 100 people of all ages.

The event held on the steps of the town hall on Sunday, attracted around 100 people of all ages.

Local government

Pro Palestine demo held on steps of Town Hall

First Minister Humza Yousaf making his resignation speech today

First Minister Humza Yousaf making his resignation speech today

Tearful Humza Yousaf announces his resignation as First Minister

Natasha Shah is standing as an independent in Mill Hill and Moorgate ward.

Natasha Shah is standing as an independent in Mill Hill and Moorgate ward.

Local government

Election candidate says she has been 'shunned' over LGBTQ campaign

The Blackburn Independents group hosted a ‘North West’ conference in Blackburn ahead of the local elections.

The Blackburn Independents group hosted a ‘North West’ conference in Blackburn ahead of the local elections.

Local government

Galloway rolls into town to back Independents at conference

Local government

Councillor steps down over his party's stance on Gaza genocide

Pendle Council leader, Cllr Asjad Mahmood, is among those who have resigned

Pendle Council leader, Cllr Asjad Mahmood, is among those who have resigned

Local government

Twenty councillors including leader resign from Labour after 'bullying tactics' claim

Council leader, Cllr Arooj Shah

Council leader, Cllr Arooj Shah

Local government

Council leader hits back at racist and violent online abuse

Preston City Council is exploring the possibility of extending the hand of friendship to a town in Palestine

Preston City Council is exploring the possibility of extending the hand of friendship to a town in Palestine

North of England

City council to link up with Palestinian town as 'symbol of friendship'

The row over Lee Anderson’s attack on Sadiq Khan has entered its fifth day (Victoria Jones/PA)

The row over Lee Anderson’s attack on Sadiq Khan has entered its fifth day (Victoria Jones/PA)

Local government

Ministers refuse to call Anderson comments ‘Islamophobic’ as row drags on

Baroness Shreela Flather of Windsor and Maidenhead, who has passed away aged 89.

Baroness Shreela Flather of Windsor and Maidenhead, who has passed away aged 89.

Conservative Party

Tributes flow in for first Asian woman to receive a peerage from Maidenhead

Image: Gordon Terris, Newsquest

Image: Gordon Terris, Newsquest

East Dunbartonshire Council

Dozens protest against closure of 'lifeline' community centre

The leader of Southampton City Council Satvir Kaur has stepped down ahead of next year’s general election.

The leader of Southampton City Council Satvir Kaur has stepped down ahead of next year’s general election.

Local government

Council leader resigns ahead of general election

The school has called for further support

The school has called for further support

Islamic school pleads for help after receiving threatening letter

Mosques in Preston said they had been left with ‘no option’ following the 'silence' from the party leadership.

Mosques in Preston said they had been left with ‘no option’ following the 'silence' from the party leadership.

Mosques make unprecedented call to councillors

Sir Keir Starmer has come under pressure over his stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Sir Keir Starmer has come under pressure over his stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Local government

Burnley councillors including leader quit Labour Party over Gaza stance

Pendle councillor Asjad Mahmood and Burnley council leader Afrasiab Anwar

Pendle councillor Asjad Mahmood and Burnley council leader Afrasiab Anwar

Council leaders call for Sir Keir Starmer to quit over Gaza bombings

Salim Sidat and ex-Mayor Suleman Khonat have resigned from the Labour Party

Salim Sidat and ex-Mayor Suleman Khonat have resigned from the Labour Party

Local government

Two more resignations would make Independents biggest opposition in borough

Councillor Taj Salam, who represents Little Horton on Bradford Council

Councillor Taj Salam, who represents Little Horton on Bradford Council

Bradford Council

Councillor resigns over comments by Keir Starmer on Israel-Palestine conflict

Members of the public were invited to an ‘emergency meeting’

Members of the public were invited to an ‘emergency meeting’

Local government

Councillors urged to quit over Palestine at packed public meeting

A peace rally was held on the steps of Blackburn Town Hall on Sunday (October 15)

A peace rally was held on the steps of Blackburn Town Hall on Sunday (October 15)

Local government

Blackburn’s Boris Johnson resigns from Tory party at pro-Palestine rally

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

In April, concerns were raised over new rulings families would have to sign up to at the Muslim section of the Pleasington cemetery.

In April, concerns were raised over new rulings families would have to sign up to at the Muslim section of the Pleasington cemetery.

Local government

Muslim burial section: Council update following consultation

Cllr Nazam during his previous stint as town mayor in 2017

Cllr Nazam during his previous stint as town mayor in 2017

Local government

Councillor resigns as Town Mayor after apologising for attending Pride event

Coun Akhtar will be supported in his Mayoral role by two Mayoresses, his wife of 29 years Shagufta and his daughter Sabbah, and also two Consorts, his sons Umar and Tauseef.

Coun Akhtar will be supported in his Mayoral role by two Mayoresses, his wife of 29 years Shagufta and his daughter Sabbah, and also two Consorts, his sons Umar and Tauseef.

North of England

'A huge honour': NHS worker Parwaiz Akhtar is new Mayor

Mayor Mohammed Ayub and Mayoress Zaibun Nisa

Mayor Mohammed Ayub and Mayoress Zaibun Nisa

Local government

Mayor of Bolton receives chains of office at town hall

Yasmine Dar has spoken of her pride of as she was announced as Manchester's first female Asian Lord Mayor.

Yasmine Dar has spoken of her pride of as she was announced as Manchester's first female Asian Lord Mayor.

North of England

Historic moment as Yasmine announced as first female Asian Lord Mayor of Manchester

Tory former minister Rehman Chishti (Beresford Hodge/PA)

Tory former minister Rehman Chishti (Beresford Hodge/PA)

Local government

Tory MP says Suella Braverman’s rhetoric ‘damaging’ and ‘feeds into far right’

Work on the new Muslim burial site at Peasington Cemetery in Blackburn began in 2022.

Work on the new Muslim burial site at Peasington Cemetery in Blackburn began in 2022.

Local government

Consultation period extended over proposed rule changes at new Muslim burial site

Camden reported that in 2021-22 its white staff were paid 13% more than staff from other ethnic backgrounds

Camden reported that in 2021-22 its white staff were paid 13% more than staff from other ethnic backgrounds

White staff at council earn more than those from other ethnicities

Members of the Light Foundation Dr. Arfan Iqbal (left) and Nadeem Ashfaq met with Andrew Stephenson MP

Members of the Light Foundation Dr. Arfan Iqbal (left) and Nadeem Ashfaq met with Andrew Stephenson MP

MP Andrew Stephenson presented with copy of Quran

Cllr Zafar Ali (Keighley Ali), who was a former Lord Mayor of Bradford, has resigned from the Conservative Party

Cllr Zafar Ali (Keighley Ali), who was a former Lord Mayor of Bradford, has resigned from the Conservative Party

Local government

Ex Lord Mayor resigns from Tory party after being 'discarded' as election candidate

Black Boy Lane in south Tottenham was officially renamed La Rose Lane yesterday (January 23)

Black Boy Lane in south Tottenham was officially renamed La Rose Lane yesterday (January 23)

Black Lives Matter

Street sign vandalised with spray paint less than 24 hours after renaming

Sharat Hussain, inset, and a row of canisters collected from the streets near Mary Magdalene CiC

Sharat Hussain, inset, and a row of canisters collected from the streets near Mary Magdalene CiC

Children & Young People

Anti-Nitrous Oxide campaigner urges Government to act with law changes

Lord Wajid Khan receiving his Honorary Doctorate from the University of Gujrat

Lord Wajid Khan receiving his Honorary Doctorate from the University of Gujrat

Former mayor receives first ever honorary doctorate from Pakistan university

The family of a Bradford biochemist are searching for answers into what they describe as “suspicious” circumstances surrounding his death in Pakistan.

The family of a Bradford biochemist are searching for answers into what they describe as “suspicious” circumstances surrounding his death in Pakistan.

North of England

Farooq Ali: Family continue call for answers over death in Pakistan

Passengers at Leeds Bradford airport

Passengers at Leeds Bradford airport

Airport security rules on liquids and laptops to be relaxed from 2024

Glasgow councillor had her hijab ripped from her head on Argyle Street

Glasgow councillor had her hijab ripped from her head on Argyle Street

Glasgow City Council

Glasgow councillor had her hijab ripped from her head

Anish Chudasama near the crossing where he says he was an inch from being hit by a car.

Anish Chudasama near the crossing where he says he was an inch from being hit by a car.

Local government

Disabled man hits out at actions of reckless road users near train station

The family of a Bradford biochemist are searching for answers into what they describe as “suspicious” circumstances surrounding his death in Pakistan. Picture: Family handout via Yusuf Ali

The family of a Bradford biochemist are searching for answers into what they describe as “suspicious” circumstances surrounding his death in Pakistan. Picture: Family handout via Yusuf Ali

Family's call for full investigation following death of Farooq Ali in Pakistan

Daughter to remove stigma in BAME community after mum's breast cancer diagnoses

Daughter to remove stigma in BAME community after mum's breast cancer diagnoses

Daughter aiming to remove stigma of breast cancer after mum's diagnoses

Blind man stranded on Glasgow crossing says 'lives are at risk' due to lack of safety feature

Blind man stranded on Glasgow crossing says 'lives are at risk' due to lack of safety feature

Glasgow city centre

Blind man stranded on crossing says 'lives are at risk due to lack of safety feature'

The council's ethnic minority pay gap has been published. Credit: Werner Heiber from Pixabay

The council's ethnic minority pay gap has been published. Credit: Werner Heiber from Pixabay

Ethnicity pay gap figures revealed at Borough Council

The Bolton Private Hire Association has been against the Clean Air Zone.

The Bolton Private Hire Association has been against the Clean Air Zone.

North of England

Taxi group has 'no idea who to believe' about CAZ plans

Vice chairman Private Hire Drivers Association Bury, Raja Naveed Aijaz

Vice chairman Private Hire Drivers Association Bury, Raja Naveed Aijaz

Local government

Taxi drivers struggling to 'make ends meet' as petrol prices rocket

Stephen Jones (IMO CEO), Philipa Charles (Director Garfield Weston), Dr Qamar Khan (IMO Chair) and Uhzair Ahmed (IMO Business Manager)

Stephen Jones (IMO CEO), Philipa Charles (Director Garfield Weston), Dr Qamar Khan (IMO Chair) and Uhzair Ahmed (IMO Business Manager)

IMO Charity honoured for work with young people and disadvantaged