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Inquiry Panel Investigates the Islamic Students’ Society at Westminster University
A panel of four was put together to investigate the Islamic Students’ Society at Westminster University in 2015, following complaints about the society’s conduct. Some of these complaints were made by other Muslims and the report found that complaints were often...
England versus Pakistan Test Cricket
England and Pakistan are among the top-ranked cricket-playing nations in the world and when the two sides meet, the game often produces moments of excitement and brilliance for passionate fans such as Fiyaz Mughal. The 2018 Test matches between the two sides certainly...
Visiting the Chester Roman Amphitheatre
The Chester Roman Amphitheatre, which is located in Chester, Cheshire is a large, historic stone amphitheatre that’s being managed by English Heritage. English Heritage cares for more than 400 historic sites, monuments and buildings to preserve history for more than...
SAFE – Helping Combat Extremism
In a modern, technologically-advancing world, violent extremism is no longer restricted by geographical borders. While the dynamics around renowned terrorist groups such as Boko Haram and ISIS are, to a large extent, influenced by geopolitics, the emergence and...
Understanding the Difference Between Islamism and Islam
A lot has been said regarding Islamism and Islam, with some unsure of the distinction between the two, while others stress the importance of understanding the difference between the religion and the ideology. Many individuals have taken it upon themselves to educate...
Tim Paine Temporary ODI Captain for Australia’s Five-Match Series in England
The Australian cricket team’s one-day side is being captained by wicketkeeper Tim Paine for June 2018’s limited-overs tour of England, following the one-year suspension of former captain Steve Smith after the ball-tampering scandal. The Twenty20 side was led out by...
Roman Britain Archaeology and Sights
The first Roman invasion of Britain occurred in 55BC, during the famous Emperor Julius Caesar’s Gallic Wars. In 43AD, Emperor Claudius invaded once more, and the conquests of the army were organised as the Provincia Britannia. Large areas of what is now Great Britain...
No2H8 Crime Awards Enters Third Year
The No2H8 Crime Awards were founded by Fiyaz Mughal OBE in 2016, backed by a coalition of organisations and chaired by Richard Benson OBE. The annual, national awards ceremony honours those individuals and organisations that have taken steps to tackle prejudice and...
“Rivers of Blood” – 50 Years On from Enoch Powell’s Speech
Fifty years ago, on the 20th of April 1968, British MP Enoch Powell made the political speech which would later become known as the “Rivers of Blood” speech. Addressing a Conservative meeting in Birmingham, Powell spoke at length in criticism of mass immigration, in...
Plan a Visit to Giant’s Causeway
For decades, visitors have marvelled at the mystery and magnificence of the Giant’s Causeway. Located in Antrim, Northern Ireland, this tourist attraction borders the North Atlantic Ocean. It is filled with dramatic cliffs that have inspired artists and stirred...