"Food poverty in London is increasing, and at this time of Diwali we want to give back to those who need it," says Vaidehi Pattani, who helped launch a food hamper initiative in London. Diwali Basket ...

India's capital Delhi woke up to a toxic haze as air quality worsened after the Hindu festival of Diwali, despite a court directive to use less-polluting crackers. People set off fireworks during the ...

Thousands of people across the West Midlands are coming together to celebrate Diwali. The festival of lights falls on 20 October this year and is observed by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains worldwide. A major ...

Thousands of people are preparing to enjoy food, dancing and fireworks later as Hindus across north-west England come together to celebrate Diwali. About 1,500 Hindus are set to attend celebrations at ...

Diwali, the festival of lights, will be celebrated with a free event in Wolverhampton next month, the city council has said. The event will take place between 16:00 and 20:30 BST at Phoenix Park, off ...

Volunteers have prepared hundreds of food hampers in an effort to help struggling families and tackle food insecurity. More than 120 volunteers gathered at Darji Community Centre in Leicester on ...

Hundreds of people have gathered along Leicester's Golden Mile to enjoy Diwali celebrations. Diwali day, which fell on Monday, saw Belgrave Road close for the the city's annual festivities. The future ...

A former city councillor in Leicester has said the lack of an organised Diwali fireworks events has led to more people setting them off at home this year. Rita Patel, who lives in Humberstone, said ...

A proposal to stage fireworks and cultural activities as part of this year's Leicester Diwali celebrations has been rejected over safety concerns. Leicester City Council plans to illuminate the Golden ...

Ahead of the Hindu festival of Diwali, the jewellery market in Indian capital Delhi's vibrant Lajpat Nagar neighbourhood is teeming with crowds. Shops have stayed open even on holidays, and at dusk, ...