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05/09/2026

In his new children’s memoir, The Other Boy, Hamed Amiri retraces his journey from Afghanistan to the UK as a refugee and wants readers facing their own challenges to know that things can get better with time.

https://hyphenonline.com/2026/09/04/hamed-amiri-author-new-book-the-other-boy-non-fiction-refugee/

04/09/2026

Dr Kas Ahmed went from The Traitors' most infamous banishment to giving health advice on BBC Morning Live. He talks daal nachos, becoming a ‘countryside boy’, and life since the castle 🏰

Read more: https://hyphenonline.com/2026/09/04/kas-ahmed-doctor-the-traitors-faithful-cambridge-luton-weekend/

04/09/2026

‘I didn’t choose to be a refugee. It’s a title that was given to me.’

Author Hamed Amiri hopes sharing his experiences as a child refugee in Wales in his new memoir The Other Boy will encourage people to see the human beings behind the statistics.

The author hopes his story of fleeing Afghanistan and long journey to Wales will help children understand what it means to be a refugee

03/09/2026

Between 30 and 31 July, more than 72,000 people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish north African enclave of Ceuta. At least 100 lost their lives.

Clea Skopeliti investigates social media’s role in the deadly crisis.

Misinformation and far-right disinformation spread online during July’s mass crossing between Morocco and Spain

03/09/2026

In his new book, Come What May, We’re Here to Stay, Taj Ali traces the long and often overlooked history of political activism within the UK’s South Asian community.

Out September 15, published by Manchester University Press. Read an exclusive extract 📕⬇️

In a new book, the author chronicles decades of political activism and community organising by the UK’s South Asian community

03/09/2026

From Ben Nevis to the White Cliffs of Dover, here are some beautiful excursions aimed at making hiking more inclusive.

Here are some beautiful spots across the country with excursions led by organisations working to make outdoor spaces more inclusive

02/09/2026

‘It has been truly humbling to witness the compassion and humanity shown by so many people.’

Thousands of pounds have been raised for the British-Palestinian El-Khawwas family who drowned tragically in Shoreham last month.

https://hyphenonline.com/2026/09/02/husam-el-khawwas-zeina-alayn-shoreham-drowned-family-fundraiser-palestine-forum/

02/09/2026

Writer Kamal Kaan challenges expectations in his garden and on our screens.

Read our review on www.hyphenonline.com

01/09/2026

From hot butter squid and mutton rolls to coconut-rich curries and devilled fish: Sri Lankan food is having a moment in the UK.

We round up some of the best places to try it: https://hyphenonline.com/2026/09/01/sri-lankan-restaurants-uk/.

📷 Bacchus Agency and Nadu

01/09/2026

‘Self-defence is no offence.’

In his new book, Come What May, We're Here to Stay, Taj Ali chronicles the history of political activism by the UK South Asian community.

Read the exclusive extract on our website: https://hyphenonline.com/2026/09/01/taj-ali-come-what-may-were-here-to-stay-exclusive-extract/