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Daily Archives: 19/01/2015

ROBBED: Haider Afzal was working at his family’s Rupyal Superstore last month when he was the victim of a terrifying robbery

Dewsbury shopkeeper held at gunpoint

“At first I couldn’t believe what was happening.” A Dewsbury shopkeeper says he was left ‘terrified’ after being the victim of a gunpoint robbery just...
CHARITABLE: (l-r) Ayesha, Shakeeb and Areeba Hussain brought their own money together to record and release the charity single in hope of raising vital funds for children and their families who attend the Peshawar Army Public School

Teens head to recording studio in aid of massacre victims

Teens head to recording studio in aid of massacre victims Three musical siblings from Bradford have taken their fundraising to a whole new note this...

Glittering Year End Party

Asian Express hosts event-packed night to mark the end of 2014 The glitterati of Yorkshire and beyond were out in full force as guests came...

Aishwarya’s return

Abhishek Bachchan excited to see his wife’s comeback on big Aishwarya Rai is making her comeback on the silver screen with Sanjay Gupta's highly-anticipated...
Shahrukh Khan 48th Birthday

Shah Rukh Khan comments on controversial film ‘PK’

There is a lot of controversy surrounding Amir Khan’s box-office hit ‘PK’ and though the film has become one of the biggest earners in...

Bipasha Basu says she’s “blessed”

Actress Bipasha Basu, who just turned 35 (and looks great), considers herself to be very blessed and says her friends and family have made...

PARIS ATTACK: Growing debate on Muslims and freedom of speech

In the wake of the terrorist attack, where gunmen in Paris killed 12 people, many Muslim clerics across the globe quickly condemned the attack...

Arbaaz Khan talks about his Sonam Kapoor starrer

Arbaaz Khan, who is producing ‘Dolly Ki Doli’ is extremely happy with how things have panned out. "Sometimes when you start making a film you...

Christmas with the Homeless

Candlelit dinner and presents handed out this winter A very special dinner was served up to Leeds’ homeless population last month as a three-course upmarket...
Grand Mosque

Bradford’s Grand Mawlid and Procession

Bradford’s renowned International Grand Mawlid is set to take place this weekend as thousands of people celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. On Sunday...
TASTY: Measuring 1,620 square inch, the cake was shared out between guests

Now that’s a cake!

Yorkshire’s biggest photocake served up by Asian Express The Asian Express New Year’s Bash drew in some of the biggest talents from around the world...

Shraddha Kapoor under pressure?

Shraddha Kapoor doesn't believe in New Year resolutions as she believes that it puts a lot of pressure on her. "The only change I can...
Highfield Nursery Group

An ‘OUTSTANDING’ pre-school

Special praise for high-flying Keighley kids Children and staff at a Bradford pre-school had another reason to celebrate over the festive period after receiving a...
Shabir Ahmed

Cabbies told to ‘improve communication’

Conversation tests welcomed by association chief Drivers across Bradford are being told they will face some extra English lessons this year if their linguistic skills...
Naheem with medals

2313 in 2014 CONQUERED

Leeds fundraiser finishes UK to Syria challenge After 365 days of exhaustive running and cycling, Naheem Yacub has finally completed his ‘2,313 miles in 2014’...
Parkinson Lane

A very ‘Royal Honour’

South Asian community recognised in annual Honours List For most people, an inclusion on the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List would be considered a once...
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Creating a suKCessful retailer

Enterprising students reach final in business contest A group of budding entrepreneurs from a local college have been showcasing their business-savvy skills this week as...
RETURN: Jasdeep Singh Degun has been part of Project 12 since it began a year ago and said he is looking forward to bringing ‘something exclusive’ to his home city

Music mixes in Leeds

Local sitarist returns with exciting band A group of talented musicians will be performing in Leeds for the first time this week as cultures are...
indian cinema art

Discover the Legacy of Indian Cinema Art

Exciting art show arrives at local museum An exhibition celebrating 100 years of Indian cinema legacy will launch at a Dewsbury Museum this weekend bringing...
CONSTRUCTION: The development of the new Masjid has advanced significantly over the last month and should be completed before April

Masjid construction ‘ahead of schedule’

The development of Leeds’ latest Masjid is in its third stage and ahead of schedule as the efficiency of Ontime Construction, and support of...

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