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Newman Catholic College pupils kick off Syrian refugee fundraiser with Christmas jumper day - Credit: NCC A Harlesden schools two-year fundraising drive to help displaced Syrian refugees got off to a flying start with a Christmas jumper day. The day of festive fun in December at Newman Catholic College (NCC), in Harlesden Road, helped to raise £440 for an afterschool education programme based in Beirut, Lebanon. The money will go towards creating a three-year higher education vocational and t...

He said that the time to act should not be delayed: “If not now, then when? And if not us, then who?” Akala spoke about race and class, and the importance of investing in Black communities for the long-term and giving young people opportunities. A panel discussion followed, talking about the Brent Black Community Action Plan as well as key issues facing the Black community. The panellists were Brent-based figures including boxer Ashley Theophane, Boney M singer Liz Mitchell, headteacher Da...