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Asian Standard London is a weekly newspaper and is London's first FREE newspaper platforming the British South Asian communities.

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Tower Hamlets Children's Services has achieved Ofsted's highest rating, 7 years after being graded the worst. Inspectors praised their "high-quality support," stable workforce, & commitment to children & families.
More on the story 👇

https://t.co/PZCHIUJDlO

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Sleeping rough in freezing temperatures can be life-threatening.

I’ve activated the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol in partnership with London Councils to make sure emergency accommodation opens across London.

If you see someone sleeping rough, please alert @StreetLink_.

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💃Bollywood superstar and cancer survivor @mkoirala has joined forces with UK charity @Ovacome as their new Ambassador!

Together, they hope to raise awareness about ovarian cancer, support patients, and inspire hope. 💙👏

Full story 👇

https://t.co/x60OeKptSn

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🚧 Potholes Cost TfL Over £2m in Compensation

Over the past 3 years, TFL has paid out more than £2 million in claims linked to potholes on the capital’s busiest roads.
📢 What are your thoughts on this costly road issue?

#London #Potholes #RoadSafety
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🍸👨‍🍳New restaurant set to open in Acton

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https://t.co/oK5TGOe6ih

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🚨 Harrow Council Threatens to Cut Ties with Enforcement Team Over Shocking £1,000 Fine Sent to a 5-Year-Old

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https://t.co/bgeIXbaVnb

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✨ London’s NYE Lights Up with New Knighted Mayor!

London’s iconic New Year’s Eve celebration dazzled once again – but this year, newly knighted Mayor Sadiq Khan took centre stage to lead the festivities! 🎉
Here’s to a bright, hopeful 2025! 🌟

https://t.co/8zck6lUkSi

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Mayor of London Sir @SadiqKhan speaks to Asian Standard on his Knighthood.

Whatever your politics this Honour is hope for many South Asians - as Sir Khan put's it "It shows that if you work hard - you can achieve anything"

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✨ South Asian excellence shines in the King’s New Year Honours List 2025! ✨
From Sadiq Khan’s knighthood to trailblazers in business, arts, and justice

👉Read more about the remarkable figures leading change across the nation.

https://t.co/DtsUTG7wj7
#NewYearHonours

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🌟 From dishwashing to an MBE – Suleman Raza’s Journey of grit & glory 🌟
At 18, @iamsulemanraza arrived in the UK with little more than ambition. His story is nothing short of inspiring.
Read more 👉 https://t.co/1mqWrKbhFa

#SulemanRaza #ImmigrantSuccess #MBE

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India mourns the loss of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed away at 92. A statesman, economist, and reformer.
Global leaders pay tribute.
👉Read more here

https://t.co/zy339tpnqB

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📦 From Charity to Checkout Lines – The Evolution of Boxing Day!

Did you know Boxing Day wasn’t always about massive sales & shopping ? 🎁

👉Read more to find out https://t.co/0WBcii8jQq

#BoxingDay

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Wishing all our amazing readers across London a wonderful Christmas.

Wishing you joy, love, and gratitude this Christmas!

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🎯 A man who staged a doorstep gun threat as part of a twisted divorce revenge plot has been jailed. What started as a shocking 999 call unraveled into a web of lies, laughter & a bitter family feud. Find out how the plot was exposed

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💔 “I feel like a hostage in my own home. Sometimes I think it’s better if I die,” says Afsheen, who has spent 7 years confined to her living room due to severe health issues & 'broken promises from her local council'.

👉 Link to full story.
https://t.co/byHNlJ1DQ3

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Plans to close the Rotherhithe Tunnel for several months to enable an extensive programme of repairs to take place have been put off until 2026 at the earliest due to a lack of funding.
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https://t.co/tGE4WMrPOW

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A shocking case of cruelty & justice: Sara Sharif's father and stepmother have been convicted of her murder after years of abuse.

Warning: This article may contain content that some people might find distressing

https://t.co/7do1E2OLkI

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Three men charged after murder of Haseeb Bhatti in Dagenham.

https://t.co/ZGvF5bf62B

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@MayorofLondon Sadiq Khan has launched a £2m programme aimed at slashing schools’ carbon emissions and energy bills.

Read more ▶️ https://t.co/M3yRz9TUz7