Looking for somewhere to cool off this summer? From Kenwood Ladies’ Pond in Hampstead to women-only wild swims in the Forest of Dean, we’ve rounded up some of the UK’s best outdoor swimming spots offering dedicated sessions for women. hyphenonline.com/2026/07/08/f...

🔴 Green co-deputy leader @mothinali.bsky.social writes in @hyphenonline.com today: where was Nigel Farage’s outrage when the far right put my family, and many others, in danger? hyphenonline.com/2026/07/08/m...

Like Nigel Farage, I know what it’s like to have my family put in danger, writes Green Party co-deputy leader @mothinali.bsky.social. Where was his outrage when I was doxxed and my home was attacked? hyphenonline.com/2026/07/08/m...

Voices of Lebanon — renowned actors bring stories of a nation under fire to the London stage. ✍️ Samira Shackle https://hyphenonline.com/2026/07/02/voices-from-lebanon-brings-the-stories-of-a-nation-under-fire-to-the-london-stage/

How are London’s #artivist spaces helping young people explore identity? Jaheim Karim finds out. https://hyphenonline.com/2026/07/07/inside-londons-artivist-spaces-helping-young-muslim-people-explore-identity-skaped/

Three students at a school in Luton have become self-published novelists while juggling schoolwork and exams. Their books explore fantasy, psychological mystery and coming-of-age fiction. https://hyphenonline.com/2026/07/07/luton-schoolgirls-self-publish-novels-books-author/

'We don't want to pray in the street.' Marseille has 300,000 Muslims and just 70 mosques. Chris Hamill-Stewart on the communities raising millions on their own to build spaces to pray. hyphenonline.com/2026/07/06/m...

UK jewellers say grillz are becoming a form of individual expression for new communities, far beyond the Black American hip-hop culture that popularised them. British Muslim jewellers Zaid Hassan and Kabil Riaz spoke to Anita Mureithi about the changing scene. hyphenonline.com/2026/07/06/m...

Shaheen Baig reflects on three decades working with countless actors, from Daniel Kaluuya to Florence Pugh. ✍🏾 @leilalatif.bsky.social hyphenonline.com/2026/07/01/s...

Daniele Rugo's Life Support — the only documentary to cover the full two years of Israel’s war in Gaza — opens in UK and Irish cinemas on 9 July. @leilalatif.bsky.social speaks to the director. hyphenonline.com/2026/07/03/d...

For 20 years, Pearls of Islam have used music in praise of Allah. As the sisters celebrate with a sold-out coffee shop tour, they reflect on Black Muslim representation, sisterhood and a journey they never planned. hyphenonline.com/2026/07/02/p...

Why is Spain legalising hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants — and how does the scheme work? Clea Skopeliti breaks it down. hyphenonline.com/2026/06/29/s...

Talks about the UK government issuing a third round of sovereign sukuk have reached ‘quite an advanced stage’, chief secretary to the treasury Lucy Rigby has revealed. Story by @lucascumiskey.bsky.social. hyphenonline.com/2026/07/02/s...

⚠️ Mosques across the UK have told @hyphenonline.com that they are spending huge chunks of their budgets on security while the government’s £40m annual 'protective security for mosques' scheme fails to meet their needs. Important piece by Saman Javed 👇 hyphenonline.com/2026/06/30/p...

A guided walk through Bath shows how the city has long welcomed people fleeing persecution from around the world. ✍🏽 @aminiarchives.bsky.social hyphenonline.com/2026/07/01/b...

King Charles ‘follows in the footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH’, according to one faith leader. hyphenonline.com/2026/07/01/k...

Mosques are spending large chunks of their budget on security while the government’s protective security for mosques scheme fails to meet their demands, Muslim leaders have told us. Saman Javed has more. hyphenonline.com/2026/06/30/p...

Attention all journos! @hyphenonline.com is hiring. We are looking for a Senior Digital Producer with 5 years’ proven newsroom experience & Adobe Suite (Premiere Pro, Indesign, Lightroom, After Effects, Audition) expertise. Details here, deadline 7 July. jobs.theguardian.com/job/10111144...

Desi breakfasts, indulgent Egyptian sandwiches and fish so good that diners drive in from hours away. Read more about Peterborough’s food scene here ⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2026/06/30/p...

As Europe tightens immigration policy, Spain has gone the other way. Today is the deadline for its one-off regularisation scheme. Here's how it works. ✍️ Clea Skopeliti hyphenonline.com/2026/06/29/s...

A fixture at weddings and celebrations, buraanbur has long provided a space for storytelling and self-expression. Aisha Rimi speaks to the women keeping the tradition alive in the UK. hyphenonline.com/2026/06/26/b...

What we don’t know can, in fact, hurt us. That’s the warning from MPs about the huge gaps in public data collection on British Muslims. Full story by @sajeraj.bsky.social ⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2026/06/29/w...

‘Every summer is getting warmer.’ After being forced to close early during last week’s heatwave, the headteacher of Darul Madinah Islamic nursery and primary in Slough says schools will have to do more to adapt to hotter summers. hyphenonline.com/2026/06/25/d...

All three of the South Asian midwives behind a national organisation working to tackle inequalities in maternity care were made MBEs in this year’s King’s birthday honours. Aisha Rimi has the story. hyphenonline.com/2026/06/26/a...

Bradford Literature Festival returns on 3-12 July with a programme covering literature, film, politics, faith and comedy. From Iranian cinema to Black Muslim history, here are the events we’re looking forward to. Read the full list from Aisha Rimi ⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2026/06/29/m...

French-Algerian photographer Camille Farrah Lenain’s book Made of Smokeless Fire is a love letter to her uncle Farid who died in 2013. hyphenonline.com/2026/06/26/c...

Across the UK, Somali women are keeping buraanbur — a centuries-old tradition combining poetry, song and dance — alive through workshops and community groups. ✍🏾Aisha Rimi hyphenonline.com/2026/06/26/b...

‘Give me strained yoghurt or give me death’: chef Ayesha Kalaji shares her perfect weekend. hyphenonline.com/2026/06/26/a...

Flip-flops, jelly sandals or mules? The biggest summer shoe trends of 2026 — and what to wear👇 hyphenonline.com/2026/06/24/b...

An Islamic school in Slough has launched an urgent GoFundMe appeal to install air conditioning in its classrooms. Staff say children as young as three have struggled to concentrate and have become lethargic in 35C heat. hyphenonline.com/2026/06/25/d...

Keir Starmer has resigned as PM. Now, his successor must deliver real change. @tajali1.bsky.social on what voters need and the task ahead. hyphenonline.com/2026/06/25/k...

Whether you’re travelling with family, friends or flying solo this summer, these European city breaks offer their own unique blend of Islamic history and culture. ✍️ @aminiarchives.bsky.social #citybreaks #halaltravel hyphenonline.com/2026/06/25/g...

Fifty years ago, London hosted the groundbreaking World of Islam festival — a three-month cultural moment that reshaped how the UK engaged with Islamic art, music and ideas. Find out more about its legacy here. hyphenonline.com/2026/06/24/w...

EXC: Andy Burnham's Greater Manchester Combined Authority lobbied govt to hand control of the 'protective security for mosques' scheme to local authorities, @hyphenonline.com can reveal. With Burnham now eyeing No10, could it happen sooner rather than later? hyphenonline.com/2026/06/24/g...

From Lamine Yamal to Mohamed Salah, sujood is becoming one of football's most powerful images — Muslim players turning goals and victories into visible acts of faith, gratitude and identity on the World Cup stage. Full story ⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2026/06/24/s...

What is the significance of Muharram and how is it observed? Here’s everything you need to know about the first month of the Islamic New Year. hyphenonline.com/2026/06/24/w...

🔴Exclusive: Local councils could be given control of the £40m annual national pot that funds security measures at UK mosques after an intervention from Andy Burnham, Hyphen can reveal. Full story by @weronikas.bsky.social ⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2026/06/24/g...

Bestselling writer Onjali Q. Raúf on The Boy at the Back of the Class, now adapted into an Olivier-winning play, and the important role of novels that centre minoritised communities. ✍️ @thediyora.bsky.social hyphenonline.com/2026/06/23/o...

When history turns its gaze to Keir Starmer’s relationship with Britain’s Muslim communities, the ledger will be a heavy one, writes Faisal Hanif of Centre for Media Monitoring. These are the key moments when he failed Muslims in the UK. hyphenonline.com/2026/06/23/k...

‘I began drag out of a yearning for my culture and missing Kuwait’: meet the Muslim drag queen teaching Islamic history. ✍️ Yousra Samir Imran hyphenonline.com/2026/06/23/l... #pridemonth #pride2026

Friday’s attacks in Edinburgh have reignited concerns about Islamophobia in Britain. Campaigners say the government has failed to take action despite publishing a new definition of anti-Muslim hatred. hyphenonline.com/2026/06/22/e...

Acclaimed fusion band Khiyo are taking a new-school approach to music lessons. ‘Kids say they didn’t know Bangla music existed in a form accessible to them,’ says singer Sohini Alam. ✍🏽 @shamimcuk.bsky.social hyphenonline.com/2026/06/22/k...

Meet Hashir Aziz, the schoolboy who survived a life-changing car crash and now dedicates his free time to making people smile — using candyfloss. Full story: hyphenonline.com/2026/06/19/h...

Aamir Khan, a Goodness Gracious Me reunion and the European premiere of award-winning director Ali El Arabi’s 52 Blue are among the highlights at this year’s London Indian Film Festival, from 9 July. Here are five events to look out for: hyphenonline.com/2026/06/18/l... #LoveLIFF

Is the fashion world finally changing for disabled women? Raya Al-Jadir on exclusion, identity and why adaptive fashion still has a long way to go. hyphenonline.com/2026/06/17/f...

Racist attacks in the most diverse area of Belfast have more than doubled in the last decade, new analysis shows. Full story by Saman Javed. hyphenonline.com/2026/06/17/r...

A new play about South Asian resistance in 1980s London premieres today. Camdenwalla brings histories and perspectives rarely seen on stage to Camden People’s Theatre. ✍🏽 Ammar Kalia hyphenonline.com/2026/06/15/c...

Wes Streeting is overhauling the GMC, but Muslim doctors worry the changes will ‘weaponise’ the medical regulator. ‘The GMC should not be judge, jury and executioner.’ hyphenonline.com/2026/06/16/b...

Father’s Day is this Sunday — if you’re still searching for a gift, we’ve got you covered. From thobes and coffee to fragrances, watches and Wudhu Socks, we’ve rounded up 10 thoughtful gifts from Muslim-owned brands. hyphenonline.com/2026/06/16/f...

Migration Matters Festival returns to Sheffield this month with a packed programme exploring identity and belonging. Here’s Hyphen’s pick of must-attend events. ✍🏾Aisha Rimi hyphenonline.com/2026/06/16/m...