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This newspaper database was created to;

  • document local newspaper articles about migrant experiences
  • present local newspaper articles about migrant experiences in a more accessible and searchable manner
  • counterbalance negative media rhetoric of migration, through highlighting positive stories of migration or sentiment to migration, at a local level.

It was created by volunteers who took part in Online Archive Research training. The training was opened to the wider community in each area to learn how to use online research tools to gather local newspaper stories. 

They then collected local newspaper stories following a specific criterion. 

The newspaper stories had to;

  • be about positive contributions made by the migrant community in the specific local area.
  • have positive sentiments shown towards the migrant community.
  • be in the last 10 years, between 2012 – 2022/3
  • counterbalance negative media portrayals of migration. This could include (but not limited to):

a. Details of positive contributions migrant communities have made to their local area.

b. Positive sentiments to migration from local area sources.

c. Direct lived experiences of migrant communities that have been shared to advocate/highlight experiences (even if the experiences themselves are negative)

 

the findings created the content for our Archive Research database. 

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Real Hope Cafe Holbeck: Meet the people behind Leeds cafe helping asylum seekers and refugees become baristas

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Real Hope café, opened in october 2022, produces a safe space for refugees to learn new skills such as free barista lessons, and sessions to ease the volunteers into life in the UK, including conversations about their rights.Designed to be run by asylum seekers and refugees and aims to prevent exploitation and teach new skills,"The only job you can get is cleaning – I can do much more,” said H. Learning a skill such as Barista gives refugee volunteers a sense of pride, confidnece and skills to intergrate into new country.
Archive Link
https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/business/real-hope-cafe-holbeck-meet-the-people-behind-leeds-cafe-helping-asylum-seekers-and-refugees-become-baristas-4037358

"Jeremy Corbyn to attend Liverpool demo to say refugees are welcome in Merseyside"

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The article reports on a petition which calls for people to condemn attempts to divide communities and create fear and hatred against people seekng refuge in the UK. This comes after a fireworks were launched at police and police vans during a protest outside a Hotel in Kirby where people seeking refuge in the UK were being housed.
Archive Link
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/jeremy-corbyn-attend-liverpool-demo-26243254

"I've seen for myself the benefits migrants and asylum seekers bring to our city"

Short summary
The journalist explores their own opinions on what 'migrant' brings to the UK on International Migrants Day. They explore the language used to refer to people travelling to the UK and the situational differences and specifics. It's a really thorough exploration of his own personal experience working as an immigration advisor and the statistical facts both of which counteract the stereotypical negative portayal of migrants in right wing press.
Archive Link
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/news-opinion/ive-seen-myself-benefits-migrants-25759139

"Activist has fought for progressive change in every country they’ve lived in"

Short summary
The article speaks about Marzena a Queer Polish activist who has lived in many countries across the world and maintained their fight for progressive change along the way.
Archive Link
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/activist-fought-progressive-change-every-25763101

"Polish director's first feature film screened in Liverpool"

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The article speaks about a screening event in Liverpool including the film of Polish director Aga Woszczynska. It explains the themes of the film as being power, priviledge and denial between people of different migration status and socio-economic class. It also mentions a Q&A which took place at the event which included the director and panelists from merseyside with experience of leadership and activism within local orgs - topics discussed included racism, discrimination and migrants rights. The premise of the event was to open up discussions between local people on how they can uproot racism and class injustices in liverpool. The article also promotes a follow up event with similar agenda of using film to prompt discussion for change.
Archive Link
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/polish-directors-first-feature-film-25342549

‘I miss my hometown, my friend – and my mum’s delicious food’: the cookbook made by refugees

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A sense of community is created by young refugee authors from Afghanistan, Iran, Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Chad, who recreate their favourite meals from home and share them with the local community in theor cook book 'cooked with love'.“It’s like a window into the young people’s worlds Not just the trauma they’ve been through, their positive memories and the things they love and miss about home too.”

Leeds charity to help hundreds of refugees get online with free tablet lending scheme

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Refugee charity Leeds refugee forum acquires a £400,000 funding from environmental charity Hubbub and Virgin Media's O2 tech lending community fund, to provide tablets and data to refugees, to help develop new skills, integrate and tackle digital isolation and e-waste.

Little Amal: 3.5 metre puppet of migrant girl passes through Yorkshire

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A puppet called Amal, Arabic for 'hope', brings together local creatives, artists and communities as it travels around yorkshire. It symbolises tens of thousands of displaced refugee children in need of assistance to rebuild their lives after leaving their war-torn countries and, being made by 17 international puppeteers, shows a sense of global community.

"Poignant reminders of how Irish refugees fleeing from starvation poured into Liverpool"

Short summary
The article talks about the impact the 'Irish Potato Famine' had on the population of Liverpool - stating around 1.3 million irish people passed through the port of Liverpool between 1845 and 1852. It lists statistics relating to the number of people who settled in Liverpool along with numbers of people who died as a result of poor living conditions they endured. It also mentions a heritage trail of plaquards commemorating the significance of the humanitarian crisis that occured during this time - something which not many people realise exists (aswell as the annual irish festival held in the city each year).
Archive Link
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/poignant-reminders-how-irish-refugees-21990548

Refugee who works on NHS frontline in Leeds hits out at Priti Patel’s immigration plans

Short summary
An NHS worker who has spent the pandemic helping save lives on a Covid-19 ward says Priti Patel’s immigration plans will see refugees like her turned away from the UK.
Archive Link
https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/health/refugee-who-works-on-nhs-frontline-in-leeds-hits-out-at-priti-patels-immigration-plans-3256283

"Woman trafficked as a scared child who now fights to help others"

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We learn about Amina's experience being trafficked into the UK as a young girl and being detained at Yarl's Wood an immigration detention facility. We also learn about her journey of being co founder of MAMA - a campaign group of multicultural women from different backgrounds, many single parents, and it's a community based group. It's women fighting for each other. The finishing point of the article is that people placed in detention centres have valuable skills and could become vital contributors to society.
Archive Link
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/woman-trafficked-scared-child-who-18422245

Young refugee finds sanctuary with foster carers in Leeds after fleeing Iran and entering UK in a freezer truck

Short summary
Hossein Ahmadi is thriving in foster care in Leeds after fleeing his homeland of Iran. He shares his story as part of a campaign by the Welcoming Young Refugees project. Laura Reid reports.
Archive Link
https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/people/young-refugee-finds-sanctuary-foster-carers-leeds-after-fleeing-iran-and-entering-uk-freezer-truck-2872429

Telling the stories of Leeds’ migrants

Short summary
Migrant Gloria Hanley dscusses her experience coming to leeds to train as a midwife discussing how leeds is constantly changing and thriving even in comparison to London.Her work is included in an exhibiton in leeds city museum that displays heirlooms that show the positive contributions of Jewish, Irish, Muslim and Sikh communities to the city.
Archive Link
https://www.globalleeds.com/post/telling-the-stories-of-leeds-migrants

Leeds named one of UK's 'most welcoming' cities for Syrian refugees

Short summary
Residents of leeds have built lasting friendships with Syrian refugees,reciprocating kindness to one another.Leeds is credited one of the most welcoming cities for 315 people escaping war and persecution in their homeland.
Archive Link
https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/people/leeds-named-one-uks-most-welcoming-cities-syrian-refugees-479912

First Syrian refugee family says ‘Thank you, Leeds’

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Syrian Refugee Imad tells the yorkshire evening post his and his familites experiences of their tramatic jouney form the war in syria, displaying his amazement of his and his familites experiences with resettlement program in leeds. His children are hsppy getting to know their new surroundings and enjoying school and their newly leanred song 'Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes’.
Archive Link
https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/first-syrian-refugee-family-says-thank-you-leeds-1807408

Sharing the happiness in Harrogate

Short summary
Local charitys support the 20,000 people fleeing the civil war from Syria in the Harrogate district, such as communtiy transport charity called Travena , who aims at elliviating the isolation many refugees experience. Additionallu, the Harrogate School of English, provides tutoring and classes for non-english speakers, which has been revieved with great appreciation and confidence.
Archive Link
https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/sharing-happiness-harrogate/local-action/article/1491505

Migrants have helped shape our beloved Leeds for 200 years - let's celebrate that fact

Short summary
A Council led summit to celebrate what migration has brought to the city and discuss future plans. Quotes from Council on the benefits of migration, and a Syrian explains her experience
Archive Link
https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/politics/migrants-have-helped-shape-our-beloved-leeds-for-200-years-lets-celebrate-that-fact-593772

Help for Asylum Seekers and Refugees in South Leeds

Short summary
It describes a new welcome scheme in South Leeds to help newcomers settle in, use services and learn English
Archive Link
https://southleedslife.com/help-asylum-seekers-refugees-south-leeds/

Project will link you up with your Holbeck neighbours

Short summary
It describes a scheme whereby neighbours can get together and share information to use the area better.
Archive Link
https://southleedslife.com/project-will-link-holbeck-neighbours/

Zayn Malik speaks of his love of Bradford in Vogue feature

Short summary
The One Direction star includes the multiculturalism of Bradford as a factor in his love of the city
Archive Link
https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/15652394.zayn-malik-speaks-of-his-love-of-bradford-in-vogue-feature/

40 Years of the Aagrah restaurant chain

Short summary
A photo gallery of the restaurants, started by Mohammad Sabir, a Kashmiri originally working as a bus driver
Archive Link
https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/15640624.gallery-looking-back-at-40-years-of-the-bradford-based-aagrah-kashmiri-restaurant-chain/

Leeds's first Indian takeaway closes after 43 years

Short summary
Indian immigrant Ram Murthi Thukral had run Bobby's Sweet Centre on Roundhay Road for 43 years.
Archive Link
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/education/pupil-who-fled-syria-recognised-for-bravery-1778333

Multi faith Big Lunch marks start of Ramadan

Short summary
An event at the Hamara centre to bring communities together over food.

Making a meal out of a play: Leeds restaurant will host production

Short summary
A Chinese restaurant hosts a play about the positive impact of Chinese immigration

Pupil who fled Syria recognised for bravery

Short summary
Mohamad Khalil, Leeds City Academy pupil, wins three bravery awards. He was shot when at school in Syria.
Archive Link
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/education/pupil-who-fled-syria-recognised-for-bravery-1778333

Good craic in store for St Patrick's Day

Short summary
It describes the St Patricks Day celebrations in Leeds. It celebrates the thriving community of 16,000 Irish in Leeds.
Archive Link
https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/good-craic-in-store-for-st-patricks-day-603088

“There is an atmosphere between Polish and British people following Brexit, but it can be fixed”

Short summary
Do Polish residents feel safe in West Leeds after Brexit? Chris Siejka says Polish people need to try to meet more British people.
Archive Link
https://westleedsdispatch.com/race-relations-we-need-to-talk/

Azad Kashmir president Masood Khan visits Bradford

Short summary
Bradford welcomes president of the Pakistan region that was home to many of its immigrants

World's longest-married man Karam Chand dies at age of 110

Short summary
Born in the Punjab, he and his wife came to Bradford in 1965. They were married for 90 years

Celebration of Asian cricket in Bradford and Yorkshire goes on display

Short summary
A PHOTOGRAPHIC exhibition celebrating the history of Asian cricket across Bradford and the rest of Yorkshire has gone on display at Headingley (Leeds).

Fitting tribute to community champ Peter

Short summary
The Pakistan and Kashmir Welfare Association in Batley planted a tree in tribute to Peter O'Neill.
Archive Link
https://www.dewsburyreporter.co.uk/news/fitting-tribute-to-community-champ-peter-769930

Leeds West Indian Carnival 2016

Short summary
Describes how the carnival brings colour and spectacle to Leeds. Quote from the chairman and founder, Arthur France
Archive Link
https://www.yorkshirereporter.co.uk/leeds-west-indian-carnival-2016/

Eid tributes to the '˜forgotten army'

Short summary
Aaqib Zahoor is helping the Kirklees Faith Network to launch ‘Our Shared History, Our Shared Heritage’, an interactive display and resource pack which tells the story of Sikh and Muslim men who fought for the British Empire.
Archive Link
https://www.dewsburyreporter.co.uk/news/eid-tributes-to-the-forgotten-army-2145648

Syria play will be an eye-opener at West Yorkshire Playhouse

Short summary
A ground-breaking production featuring an all-female cast of Syrian refugees comes to the West Yorkshire Playhouse next month.
Archive Link
https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/syria-play-will-be-eye-opener-west-yorkshire-playhouse-618116

Surviving the Holocaust - One Family's Story

Short summary
It describes an Exhibition at Dean Clough Halifax telling the story of Joseph and Magaret Kagan, Lithuanian Jews who fled the Nazis.
Archive Link
https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/surviving-the-holocaust-one-familys-story-621425

Celebrations as Sikh festival hits the streets of Leeds

Short summary
2,000 people process through Leeds to celebrate the Vaisakhi festival
Archive Link
https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/celebrations-as-sikh-festival-hits-the-streets-of-leeds-622374

Domino's Pizza bid for £30m Omega site could create 120 jobs

Short summary
Warrington Council decision expected on application over next couple of months Omega Warrington Ltd (OWL) and Domino’s Pizza Development have just submitted a ‘reserved matters’ planning application for a £30m 117,000sq ft supply chain centre on Omega South which could create 120 jobs.The application for new business premises includes space for production, storage and distribution, a two-storey office, parking and a substation.; this is a very positive story for Warrington’s manufacturing industry.”
Archive Link
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/business/dominos-pizza-bid-30m-omega-11073022

South of the River - the Prisoner

Short summary
Iby Knill's story as a holocaust survivor. Reporter draws direct comparisons with Iby's experience and that of modern refugees
Archive Link
https://southleedslife.com/south-of-the-river-the-prisoner/

First Syrian refugee family says thank you to Leeds

Short summary
Decision to leave war torn Quinetra in Syria as children in danger . A very tough journey via Lebanon refugee camp and application via UN resettlement grant . Eventually arrived in home in North Leeds where 3 chidren enjoying school and family settling . The family found the city welcoming .
Archive Link
https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/first-syrian-refugee-family-says-thank-you-leeds-1807408

Title:New project reveals tales of how Wales' Chinese community arrived on Welsh soil

Short summary
Stories of older Chinese migrants. A DVD of the research including 10 digital stories are kept in the West Glamorgan Archive Service and the Swansea University Library, and can be watched on You tube
Archive Link
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/new-project-reveals-tales-how-6289299

Title: Asian Women of Achievement: the full shortlist

Short summary
50 Asian women was short list for their achievement
Archive Link
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/asian-women-of-achievement-the-full-shortlist-8547071.html

Title: Who's a pretty boy then? Or should that be....'Yeh ghob-soorat ladka koan hay'

Short summary
Ehsaan Mahmood’s father used to keep parrots in Pakistan. When he settled in England, he also past the skills to Ehsaan
Archive Link
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/multilingual-oldham-parrot-is-fluent-in-urdu-1307209?_ga=2.101244423.747448144.1678968455-817386417.1678968454

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https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/police-called-hotel-over-group-18847186

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https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/more-100-asylum-seekers-relocated-20565536

Poignant reminders of how Irish refugees fleeing from starvation poured into Liverpool

Archive Link
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/poignant-reminders-how-irish-refugees-21990548

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Archive Link
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/how-immigration-betrayal-neglect-caused-25007231

Frenkie de Jong shares cheeky transfer message sent by Qatar migrant worker

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https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/frenkie-dejong-liverpool-transfer-message-25545220

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https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/tv/andrew-pierce-frothing-mouth-during-25450406

What happened when the ECHO visited the Qatar labour camps for Liverpool Club World Cup

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https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-echo-qatar-labour-camps-25543031

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Archive Link
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/tories-wanted-move-asylum-seekers-25587663

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