Seven Kings boxer turns hijab-designer to get Muslim women active
A Thai boxing champion has designed a hijab to encourage more Muslim women to get into sport.
Al-Noor Foundation eyes Eastern Avenue site for expansion
An Islamic foundation is seeking £4.4million to buy an industrial site which would allow it expand and build a secondary school.
Woodford Green post office clerk spared jail twice – despite stealing £100,000
A post office clerk who stole £100,000 from his employer and blew most of it on Bet365 has avoided jail for a second time “by the skin of his teeth” so he can pay back the money.
Oxford Union BME officer threatens resignation after race row
The black minority ethnic (BME) officer at a union at Oxford University hopes lessons will be learnt after a huge race row engulfed the student community last week.
Redbridge suffers biggest increase in bus crime in London
Crime on buses has increased by more than 25 per cent in the borough in the last year – as offences across London on the whole have declined.
Seema Jaya Sharma: Cancer affects the body not the mind or soul
Seema Jaya Sharma speaks excitedly. She is not hindered at all by the nerves or tension which come with talking to a stranger.
Wes Streeting MP asks first question in House of Commons
The new MP for Ilford North asked his first question in the House of Commons today, calling for a debate on the “impending closure” the A&E at King George Hospital.
Sikh Khalsa Bikers to ride to Edinburgh in a day
A Sikh motorcycle group will take on its latest fundraising challenge next week by riding from London to Edinburgh in just 12 hours.
Iain Duncan Smith MP gives Woodford playground dispute full attention
Iain Duncan Smith MP has wasted no time in getting involved in community issues by meeting with campaigners fighting to repair a playground after his reelection.
Lee Rigby memorial ride: Khalsa Bikers join thousands of motorcyclists
A Sikh motorcycle group were given “a warm welcome” by thousands of other bikers at a special ride to commemorate Lee Rigby’s death on Friday.
