Leicester’s 120-year-old synagogue opened its doors to a new Jewish Heritage Centre in July, following a £1.1m revamp. Now, the Leicester Hebrew Congregation is welcoming…
Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September 2022, Leicestershire was united in mourning. A range of events took place to…
In May, Pukaar Group was honoured to launch its annual Ethnic Media Awards at London’s prestigious House of Lords, and to be hosted by Lord…
After taking the chains of office back in May, George Cole is now settling into his role as Leicester’s first Black African Caribbean Lord Mayor.…
By Mike Kapur, her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire One of the most valuable things I have been able to participate in so far this…
When you meet Reverend Saju Muthalaly, he’s not exactly what you’d expect a bishop to be. In the traditional sense anyway. Vibrant, charismatic and just…
There is nothing more impressive than an awe-inspiring outdoor wedding. Whether you’ve imagined having a wedding outdoors for as long as you can remember or…
Tony Donovan sat down with Pukaar Magazine to talk about the history of Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland, which celebrates its 70th birthday this…
In 2015, Tim Peake made history by becoming the first British ESA Astronaut to visit the International Space Station. Last month he lent his blinding,…
This year marks 50 years since over 50,000 Asian Ugandans were expelled from their homes by military dictator Idi Amin. Many will be marking the…
Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire, Mike Kapur, OBE, reveals exciting events planned this summer to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. As June approaches, planning for…
By Professor Nishan Canagarajah, President & Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leicester Last month, our University launched a new initiative to change the face of…
There are many ways that couples from different cultural backgrounds can choose to celebrate their union. I work on many multicultural weddings, and it’s always…
In recognition of services to the public, former Leicestershire High Sheriff and community faith leader, Resham Singh Sandhu, has been awarded the highest honour that can…
Leicestershire Police’s Chief Constable Simon Cole looks back on 34 years of policing – its highs, its lows, and what he’ll miss the most in…
A personal view by Gary Newby We’ve such an abundance of quality curry houses in the city you could be forgiven for thinking Leicester alone…
“In your own interests and those of your family you should accept the advice of the Uganda resettlement board and not come to Leicester,” read…
Chief Constable Simon Cole discusses the important issue of mental health and the support that is available, both internally, for officers and staff but also…
