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Ayodhya prepares for Modi to lay foundation stone of Hindu temple at disputed site

New shrine to Lord Ram where mosque was torn down in 1992 marks culmination of a sustained political campaign by the BJP

Diwali has come early to the temple town of Ayodhya. Though the Hindu festival is three months away, the town has been lit up by earthen lamps for the laying of the foundation stone of a Hindu temple that ranks as perhaps the most emotionally intense, discordant, and divisive…

‘Miracle’ Bolton coronavirus survivor on road to recovery

A man who was given just a one per cent chance of survival when coronavirus took hold of his body is now recovering well at home and “just appreciating the little things in life.”

Pubs, mosques, parties…why we need to get out of this culture of blame

With rising levels of coronavirus cases in localised areas, it was only a matter of time before we lost focus.

Haslingden student convicted in fake hub caps rap turns life around

A MEDICAL student from East Lancashire who was ordered to pay more than £21,000 in compensation for a wheel caps scam, has turned his life around by raising money for the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.

Over £13k donated after Morden man killed in fundraiser for Yemen

A 20-year-old’s fundraiser has raised over £13k after he was tragically killed in a road collision whilst cycling for Yemen.

Eight-year-old lockdown hero from Bolton receives a royal honour

A BOLTON schoolboy received recognition from The Duchess of Cornwall for his dedication to reading during lockdown.

Taxi smashed up in revenge attack by Idle man

A MAN has been jailed for 12 months for smashing up a taxi with an axe in a revenge attack over fly-tipping in a Bradford neighbourhood.

VIDEO: Cyclists power to Blackpool Tower to raise cash for Yemenis

A group of riders have raised more than £16,000 by cycling 100km as part of a charity challenge.

Work starts on £5m Hindu temple

WORK has begun on the construction of a new £5 million Hindu Temple in Oldham.

High Wycombe Mayor snapped breaking social distancing rules in West Midlands – five Sandwell councillors apologise

The Mayor of High Wycombe has been photographed failing to adhere to social distancing guidelines at an event in the West Midlands which made headlines that forced five local councillors to apologise.

Shopkeeper in Clacton fends off knife robber with basket

A 72-YEAR-OLD shopkeeper used a shopping basket to see off a robber who threatened his wife and then stabbed him in the hand.

New restrictions in Oldham following Coronavirus spike

Health officials in Oldham are introducing new restrictions starting immediately after the town reported a spike in coronavirus cases.

Zindagi original: ‘Churails’ available from August 11

ZEE5 Global has announced the launch of the first Zindagi original, ‘Churails’ which aims to challenge the hypocrisy of patriarchal societies that vanquish women and their rights.

Celebrating couples who found love in the 1980s

Dawinder Bansal and musician Martyn Ware – founder of The Human League and Heaven 17 – are joining forces to celebrate couples who found love in the 1980s.

WATCH: Shopkeeper’s CCTV shows thieves who raided Worcester store

A SHOPKEEPER has released CCTV footage of the thieves who raided his store in Worcester.

From Brierfield to Birmingham: Cyclists raise £22,750 for charity

Cyclists raised £22,750 for charity by taking part in a gruelling ride from Brierfield to Birmingham.

Investigation continues after NHS worker injured in hit-and-run

The 21-year-old man was attacked as he walked home from working at Southmead Hospital in Bristol.