Chinatown ‘upmarket’ nightspot is blocked over city centre disorder doubts
A bid to open a new 'upmarket' nightspot in Chinatown has been blocked by the city council resulting in concerns from police which already struggle to maintain command in the area. A licensing officer also criticised the proposed menu...
Briton Arrested In Dubai for Facebook Post
Scott Richards was arrested in Dubai for sharing a charity page, regarding buying blankets and tarpaulins for refugees in Afghanistan, on his facebook page.
The 42-year-old has been held since July 28th, charged with fundraising without permission. The UK Foreign...
AN INDIAN SUMMER TAKES OVER THE EVENTIM APOLLO
On Saturday 12th August 2017 the Eventim Apollo will open its doors to a multi-sensory extravaganza recreating the sights and sounds of India. Offering a fun filled day out for all the family, An Indian Summer will immerse visitors...
Who was Salman Ramadan Abedi the Manchester Bomber?
22-year-old Salman Ramadan Abedi was named by police as the terrorist behind the Manchester Arena bombing, where a nail bomb was used to kill 22 and injure 59 people after a Ariana Grande concert.
Abedi’s 23-year-old brother was arrested in connection...
Recognition for the crème de la crème of the curry industry
On Monday evening, the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, welcomed a gathering of over 350 attendees from across England in a celebration to reward the best in the curry industry.
The winners of the 6th annual English Curry Awards were announced...
Pandas Brought Back From Edge of Extinction
Celebrations are in order after the giant panda was brought back from the edge of extinction. Between 2004-2014, the population of the beloved panda rose by 17%. This allowed the International Union for Conservation of Nature to elevate it...
Extremist Preacher Anjem Choudary Finally Convicted
Anjem Choudary has finally been convitced after a unanimous verdict found him guilty of rallying support for IS and promoting violence via social media and YouTube. Scotland Yard believes the terror preacher can be linked to almost every major...
Four Sentenced for Deliberate Road Collison
A gang of four men all from Alum Rock have been caught out for false insurance claims.
Daud Khan, 20 roped his brother Sardar, 25 and two other accomplices as he used bogus details to set up policies and submitted...
Is the Prevent Strategy Stigmatising Muslims Students?
A large number of teachers in the UK appear to have doubts and concerns over the Prevent strategy.
In particular, as part of the strategy, the law requires teachers to report pupils who exhibits signs of being vulnerable to or...
London Bridge Attack: Male Suspect Shot
Officers responded to a stabbing incident on London Bridge and the Metropolitan Police confirmed this as a terror-related.
A male suspect was shot who died at the scene and five people have been injured.
Emergency services were called to London Bridge...
