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Ironman Challenge To Raise Money For British Lung Foundation For a keen triathlete like Garry Kendall, competing in an Ironman triathlon was a dream a little out of his reach due to the expensive entry fee – that is until his best friend Andy Frost stepped in to contribute.
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People of Leicester’s Big Thank You to Her Majesty
On March 8th Leicester has the honour of being the first city in the UK that the Queen will visit as part of her Diamond Jubilee tour.
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125 Fund
A fund made up of unneeded winter fuel payments has provided a ‘lifeline’ for vulnerable people by raising £15000 so far this winter.
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First Ever Graduation Ceremony at Curve Theatre
Graduations from De Montfort University have taken place for the first time at the 61 million pound Curve theatre in Leicester.
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Big splash in the city
Athletes created a splash at the Swimathon launch event in Leicester in a bid to encourage more locals to take up the sport.
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Individuals rewarded for success by MACs
A special awards ceremony was held today (Wednesday, December 14), to celebrate the achievements of people across the city.
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Tributes pour in for two legends
It has been a sad week for the entertainment industry as fans bid farewell to two distinctive artists, each a legend in their own field.
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Double celebration for Leicester Riders
It’s a doubly special time for the Leicester Riders who made some exciting announcements at a press conference today, hosted by Pukaar News.
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Big clean for Golden Mile
Members of the community gathered to participate in a big clean-up project on the Golden Mile, kick-starting a whole new regeneration programme for the area.
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Youth Workers Take to The Streets
A number of village pods took over Humberstone Gate in Leicester to celebrate National Youth Week.
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Leicester Diwali Switch on 2011
TENS OF THOUSANDS of people filled Leicester’s Belgrave Road with festival spirit, to celebrate the first night of Diwali with prayers, dance, shopping and fireworks.
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Sikhs protested outside the Parliament
THOUSANDS of Sikhs protested outside the UK Houses of Parliament, in London.
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Kate Cowan, 15 years in Leicester
Pukaar News caught up with Community-minded business brain Kate Cowan 15 years after she moved to Leicester
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Community Celebrates ‘Our Leicester Day’
More than one hundred community groups and organisations converged on Leicester Market on Sunday for the very first 'Our Leicester Day'.
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Sky Ride Leicester 2011
The people of Britain’s first Environment City got on their bikes for Sky Ride 2011.
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Community leaders call for calm
Riots, arson and looting across London and parts of the UK have resulted in more than 600 arrests and led the Prime Minister David Cameron to recall Parliament (August 11) to deal with the crisis.
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Leicester Caribbean Carnival 2011
A rainy start didn't dampen the mood of the thousands of revellers enjoying themselves at the Caribbean Carnival on Saturday.
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World’s most wanted lived for six years in Pakistan
Relief, outrage and fury follow the death of Osama Bin Laden in the garrison city of Abbottabad in Pakistan.
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Ahmadiyya Muslim Community's Campaign For Peace in Leicester
Leaders of the different faith communities of Leicester were invited to witness the unveiling of the slogan 'Loyalty, Freedom and Peace' on buses which will be serving the Leicester area.
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Leicester Small Businesses hit hard
The Minister of State for Business and Enterprise, Rt Hon Mark Prisk, came recently to Leicester and in his address to the Leicester Asian Business Association he...
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Christ in the Centre 2011
Christ in the Centre 2011 took place for the 9th year running on Good Friday. It was a huge success, with Leicester town centre packed with people enjoying the performance in the sunshine.
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Burka Banned in France
A new French law banning the burka and the niqab in public has provoked debate, some defiance from Muslims and the first arrests.
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A Japanese Disaster
The triple whammy of the most powerful earthquake, tsunami and damage to nuclear power plants in Japan has cost the country thousands of lives...
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Worldwide outrage for the murder of Shahbaz Bhatti
The brutal murder of Pakistan’s Minorities Minister Shahbaz Bhatti has provoked worldwide outrage and condemnation.
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Blasphemy Law in Pakistan
The blasphemy law in Pakistan has come under severe criticism in the recent past, and Western governments have taken up the issue with the government of Pakistan.
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UK Charities help Gujarat Earthquake Victims
We visit the state of Gujarat 10 years after being hit by a devastating earthquake and see the difference charities are making.
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Wakefield Cathedral holding service for Asia Bibi
On the 20th of December, Wakefield Cathedral is holding a service of prayer for Asia Bibi, the Pakistani Christian woman who has been given a death sentence for blasphemy.
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The Prince's Trust awards ceremony in Leicester
The Prince's Trust held its 1st awards ceremony at the Leicester Tigers' Stadium to recognise the outstanding achievement made by young people in the East Midlands.
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Leicester Christmas Lights
Thousands of people gathered in Leicester's Town Hall Square on Sunday to watch the Christmas Lights being switched on for Christmas 2010
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Shahbaz Bhatti response did not satisfy
Pakistani Minister Shahbaz Bhatti response did not satisfy the leaders and Community.
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Sofia Hayat coming to Leicester
Sofia Hayat will be talking to Pukaar News and EAVA FM 102.5 on the 2nd of September from 1:00 pm till 2:00 pm
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Guide Dogs
More and more blind people from Asian and other minority groups in the UK are gaining independence by using a guide dog.
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Blasphemy
Human rights campaigners have welcomed the European Parliament’s call for the review and amendment of Pakistan’s controversial blasphemy laws.
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The problems of teenagers
No matter how happy they seem from the outside, every teen has to go through difficulties at least once.
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Muslim Veil
The Muslim veil, also known as nikab has been banned in public places by Belgium.
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