Emdad Rahman A sane human would never wander in desperation into the home of a complete stranger with outstretched arms unless that very abode is a sanctuary safer than their own. I arrived at my hotel gone past 4am. The ...
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Scintilla hit number one
Emdad Rahman After a difficult last season it seems Scintilla Cricket Club are turning the corner with some blistering performances in the Essex County Cricket League First Division. On Saturday Scintilla comprehensively beat Ace Avengers to move to the top ...
Read More »Introducing the new Mayor for Croydon
Backing local businesses and celebrating Croydon’s rich diversity are the priorities of the borough’s new Mayor who has been sworn in for his year of office. Councillor Humayun Kabir, who represents Bensham Manor Ward, has lived in the borough for ...
Read More »LONDONERS TO JOIN FORCES AND RUN UNITED IN THE ASICS LONDON 10K
ASICS and Virgin Sport are proud to announce that the inaugural ASICS London 10K, formerly the British 10K, will take to the streets of London this summer. The fast-paced, flat 10km route takes runners on a tour through the best ...
Read More »Barking Community Forum Iftar Gathering
Emdad Rahman The BARKING COMMUNITY FORUM (BCF) hosted a community Iftar gathering on Sunday 19th May 2019, at the Hedgecock Community Centre as part of local members observing the holy month of Ramadan. The Iftar gathering was attended by ...
Read More »Double winners Wapping end season on a high
Emdad Rahman Wapping Youth FC under 14’s have rounded off a fantastic season by completing both the Echo League Cup and Echo Premier Division Double. The Tower Hamlets team led by Alan Bayram and his assistant Russel Roach also created ...
Read More »Barking parkrunners highlight global clean water problems
Emdad Rahman Runners at Barking parkrun joined up to celebrate Global 6K for Water day to highlight the issues faced by people to access fresh and clean water. Six kilometers (or 3.7 miles) is the average distance people – usually ...
Read More »Top gongs given out at the British Bangladesh Fashion & Lifestyle Awards 2019
Harry Potter actress Afshan Azad and EastEnders & Bend it Like Beckham actor Ameet Chana hosted a lavish award ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in Canary Wharf, celebrating the achievements of the British Bangladeshi community in the Fashion & Lifestyle ...
Read More »Age UK members become Dementia Friends
Maruf Ahmed Members and activity participants at Age UK based in Caxton Hall, Bow recently attended an information session to become Dementia Friends. The lunchtime awareness programme in partnership with Malmesbury Community Projects (MCP) a grassroots charity organisation for the ...
Read More »Limehouse Women’s Cycle Project
Emdad Rahman Want to learn to ride or improve your cycle skills? Join a female only bike project on Sunday mornings. The meeting point is The Royal Foundation of St Katharine, with sessions usually taking place at Limehouse Basin. The ...
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