Hundreds of volunteers across the country took part in #GlobalBloodHeroes Day in an attempt to break the world blood donation record and save 150,000 lives. The ambitious #GlobalBloodHeroes campaign is led by Who is Hussain, a British-based social justice charity who has partnered with NHS Blood and Transplant. The take up in the UK was huge. 1 in 4 of those who registered to give blood in England today with Who is Hussain were first time donors. Leading voices from showbiz and politics showed their support for #GlobalBloodHeroes day with Bradford MP Naz Shah personally joining at…
Author: Easterntimes
In World Cup year, this inspiring book for young people features trailblazing individuals from the British South Asian community working in all parts of the game ‘This book holds so many different voices, a multitude within the South Asian community, full of insights, reflections & prompts, a powerful manual that can be read and re-read throughout one’s journey in football.’ – Noorafshan Mirza, artist, creative coach & football agent There remains a lack of representation from the South Asian community across all levels of football, despite it being one of the largest ethnic minority groups to be living in the…
Anyone wanting to catch a final glimpse of the Birmingham 2022 Countdown Clock in Birmingham city centre has until 5 September to do so. The iconic structure, unveiled in Centenary Square in March 2020, is being removed and temporarily placed into storage before a planned relocation to the grounds of the Alexander Stadium – so there are just six days left for people wishing to take a selfie with the Library of Birmingham as a backdrop. The removal will then start on 5 September and is due to be completed by 9 September, so anyone wanting a snap for posterity…
The UK Bangladesh Catalysts of Commerce and Industry [UKBCCI] held their Annual General Meeting & election on 22nd August 2022 at their London head office, Montefiore Centre. Entrepreneur and British- Bangladeshi Community Activist, Mohammed Gulam Moula Miah from Solihull, West Midlands has been elected as the President of UKBCCI. M G Moula Miah had served as the Midlands Regional President and organised a range of networking events during his tenure of the Midlands region, to bring the Midlands’ British Bangladeshi entrepreneurs on a national representation, who now goes on to national representation of the organisation. The newly elected President said…
New NHS electric vehicles are hitting the road this summer, helping to relieve pressure on ambulance services across the country while also helping the NHS cut its carbon footprint. Eight ambulance trusts are trialling 21 zero-emission vehicles of various types, with six of the new green vehicles dedicated to mental health response in the community – designed to cut emergency response times for people with mental health needs and help reduce demand on traditional double-crewed ambulances. The vehicles are part of a £2.1m investment, as the NHS becomes the first health service in the world to commit to reaching net…
Anyone wanting to catch a final glimpse of the Birmingham 2022 Countdown Clock in Birmingham city centre has until 5 September to do so. The iconic structure, unveiled in Centenary Square in March 2020, is being removed and temporarily placed into storage before a planned relocation to the grounds of the Alexander Stadium – so there are just six days left for people wishing to take a selfie with the Library of Birmingham as a backdrop. The removal will then start on 5 September and is due to be completed by 9 September, so anyone wanting a snap for posterity…
Applying sun cream and drinking plenty of water aren’t the only measures Brits should be taking amid sweltering temperatures this week, as a road safety charity has also urged motorists to check their tyres. The Met Office issued its first ever ‘red warning’ for extreme heat in England, with temperatures reaching a record 40 degrees in some regions. This has led the UK’s leading independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, to urge motorists to carry out tread and pressure checks on their tyres, as the risks associated with poorly maintained tyres, such as bubbling, punctures or even blowouts, could be…
The appetite of prospective residents now that sales are officially open. For those looking for an in-person experience, the Sales Gallery in Sunny Isles Beach, Miami, is open to all visitors. The Bentley Residences team are on hand to guide prospective viewers through each carefully curated detail of the future building, including a walk around a full-size 6,000 sq ft model unit. This first-look residence was lovingly furnished by Bentley Home, Bentley Motors’ long-time brand partner and maker of high-luxury, hand-crafted, Italian furniture. The model offers an exciting glimpse at the interior decorating options available to prospective residents, and the…
Audi announced its entry at a press conference at the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. At the event, Markus Duesmann, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG, and Oliver Hoffmann, Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development, answered questions in the company of Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali and Mohammed ben Sulayem, President of the International Automobile Federation (FIA). “Motorsport is an integral part of Audi’s DNA,” says Markus Duesmann. “Formula 1 is both a global stage for our brand and a highly challenging development laboratory. The combination of high performance and…
As part of its pledge to reach Net Zero in its own operations by 2035, Sainsbury’s has announced the launch of Sainsbury’s Innovation Investments which will invest a minimum of £5 million over the next four years into start-up businesses commercialising innovative, sustainable technologies that look to reduce operational carbon emissions and water usage. Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) will scout and invest into early-stage companies, not limited to the Sainsbury’s supply chain, across a range of sectors. The first investment is expected to be announced before the end of 2022. In addition to providing much needed investment, Sainsbury’s is looking…
