The Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra began as a way of connecting musical heritage to the present. Now it is challenging ideas of what belongs in the canon.

Tom Flanagan on its influence on the Dutch classical mainstream ⬇
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Religious hate crimes in England and Wales targeting Muslims are up 15%, new Home Office figures show.

Aisha Rimi has the full story.
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Raising awareness of underreported issues is a large part of what we do at @hyphenonline.com. Nowhere is that more pertinent than when discussing those with English language difficulties & their access to ESOL.

Lucha libre wrestler Marduk Malik’s persona in the ring is carefully crafted, based on an ancient Mesopotamian god. Now, he’s opening the sport up to other young Muslims.
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And here's Saman Javed with an interview with
@englishforaction.bsky.social's Dermot Bryers on the life changing effects of ESOL.
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And here @lucascumiskey.bsky.social uncovers how aspiring English speakers in parts of West Yorkshire are having to wait up to TWO YEARS for beginner classes because funding has lagged behind demand.
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As part of our series, we will be bringing you news and commentary from those on the frontline of ESOL. My colleague @lucascumiskey.bsky.social has this great exclusive about the alarming cuts in funding since 2009:
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This week, we launched a campaign to highlight the many successes and challenges faced by ESOL teachers and students. The programme is obviously in crisis.
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Over the past few months, we have spoken with ESOL experts at the @thebellfoundation.bsky.social, @natecommunity.bsky.social @citizensuk.org and more to learn about the life struggles of those without English proficiency.

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Raising awareness of underreported issues is a large part of what we do at @hyphenonline.com. Nowhere is that more pertinent than when discussing those with English language difficulties & their access to ESOL.

Alex Gibney's new documentary, Knife, deals with Salman Rushdie’s recovery after his 2022 attack.

Leila Latif reviews the film for Hyphen and concludes that it finally gives Rushdie back his place as a human being rather than a symbol.
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‘You don't need to wait for all the conditions to be perfect.’

Haris Tagari has driven across Europe in a 20-year-old Toyota Yaris, uncovering hidden Islamic history. Now he's heading for Mongolia.

@zahraonsori.bsky.social on his journey:
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The Left won 25.7% of the vote in Berlin’s election on Sunday, but the far-right AfD nearly doubled its vote share.

@mamjahid.bsky.social analyses what the results mean for the city and Germany.
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🔴 Sadiq Khan was quizzed last week about Hyphen's finding that police have referred scores of babies and toddlers to Prevent.

He admitted he was "confused and puzzled" by what we uncovered & would task deputy mayor for policing with looking into it.

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Award-winning Senegalese restaurant Little Baobab is facing thousands of pounds in losses after the sudden closure of its base in the Africa Centre in Southwark.

Owner Khadim Mané said the business had lost its permanent home and most of its staff.
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