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Gavin Fletcher, conservation team leader for environmental charity Groundwork Leicester, said: "You often see people who have lots of money invest in solar panels, but for a community to come together and pool their resources in this way is fantastic and a great example of what can be achieved.

Sikh leaders have advised Gurdwaras in the United Kingdom to cease issuing marriage licenses and performing marriages to prevent possible prosecution under new same-sex marriage legislation.

Queen Elizabeth, proving herself queeniest of all the queens, has given royal approval to same sex marriage, which means it's now officially legal in the UK.

For an institution that has been defunct for almost 150 years, the East India Company still evokes powerful reactions across the world.

During this trip SikhRI presented at a wide variety of venues and audiences in additional to the usual Gurduara settings, that were extremely well received and in the coming year we look forward to further our partnerships and to continue to facilitate an annual Sikh Educational Conference in the UK.

Around nine per cent of the city’s 249,500 residents describe themselves as Sikh, according to the latest round of data released from the 2011 census (Wolverhampton, UK)

The Englishman was asked by someone the reason for his adopting the Sikh form. "Was it due to respect for the weapons or was there any other reason?" The explanation given by him at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib is...

Sikhs don't get applauded by keeping their heads down and being victims. They excel by being the champions of freedoms and rights of everyone. Even putting their lives on the line being heroes and that which gets the job done for everyone.

As Sikhs we have a glorious history of commitment and sacrifice for uplifting ideals. It is important that we see this as inspiration to work for a better present and future, not simply for ourselves, but for all people in line with our Gurus' teachings.