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Jackie Shroff defends daughter Krishna’s so-called “topless” pics

Krishna Shroff has caused a stir after she posted some pictures of herself on her Instagram account. According to some Indian media, she had...
RACE: Cyclists passed through some of Yorkshire’s most iconic locations earlier this year during the first ever Tour de Yorkshire (pic courtesy of ‘Welcome to Yorkshire’)

Countdown begins for Tour de Yorkshire 2016

Start and finish points announced as race closes in With less than 200 days to go until leading cyclists from around the world embark on...
CELEBRATIONS: The Force India team were jubilant when Perez crossed the finish line on Sunday

Perez stars in Russia: Third place finish ensures history in Sochi

It was a race to remember for all involved with Force India last weekend, as Sergio Perez claimed the constructor’s third podium finish in...
CHAMPIONS: Khan CC celebrated winning the West Riding Council League Division One title with victory over West Bowling Attock last month

Khan are kings of Division One

Meteoric rise for Bradford side in local council league Three years ago Khan Cricket Club played its first game in the West Riding Council League,...
CHAMPIONS: Big John’s celebrate winning the Birmingham 30-over League title and T20 cup for the second year running

Double delight for Big John’s

Birmingham side continue to dominate in domestic competitions History repeated itself for Birmingham’s Big John’s Cricket Club last month as the reigning league and cup...

ITC: Telecoms firm opens new premises

Over the past nine years, Bradford-based ITC has grown into one of the UK’s most trusted telecommun-ications companies, serving businesses from London to Scotland. Now,...

November opening date for Prity’s Turkish Baths

Over the past decade, Prity Hair and Beauty salon has been driving the beauty industry forward, pioneering new treatments and products for the benefit...

APPLEBYS SOLICITORS: Legal expertise on your side

For the past 23 years, one solicitors firm in Bradford has been helping clients across West Yorkshire get the compensation and care they rightfully...
WINNER: Nazma Choudhry was awarded the Charity Champion President’s Award from Muscular Dystrophy UK, pictured with her son, Mahid

Charity Champion: President’s award for inspirational Bradford mum

A Bradford mother, whose son was diagnosed with an incurable muscle wasting disease seven years ago, was presented with a prestigious award last weekend...
SHARING: Sikh volunteers from across Bradford and Leeds handed out langar last week, speaking with recipients about the concept

National Langar Week: Sikhs take food to the streets in Leeds

For over 500 years, the international Sikh community has been preparing, cooking and offering up free food, known as ‘langar’ to the wider public. Today,...
CREW: The extras from the film were all smiles on set

BOL-LEEDS-WOOD: Local student lands part in two Bollywood films

A University of Leeds student swapped his textbooks and lecture halls for costumes and film sets last year after landing a role in an...

How to tackle prejudices with only a whisk and a mixing bowl

Nadiya Hussain shows the right way to defy stereotypes When a story involving Muslims makes national headlines, it is far too often related to tales...
EDUCATION: Project Director for the Electrical Engineering degree in Palestine, Professor Haifa Takruri MBE, meets with Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah

From Manchester to Palestine

Leading university launches degree 3,000 miles away A British university has reinforced its commitment to ensuring access to education is available around the world,...
CHAMP: Zain Hassan was awarded the Mr Photogenic title from the Mr British Empire Awards in August

‘Mr Photogenic’: Birmingham accountant retains prestigious catwalk award

An aspiring accountant from the West Midlands was celebrating his success on the catwalk earlier this year as he proved brains and beauty can...
EDUCATION: Malala Yousafzai will be heading to university next year and reportedly has Californian Ivy League institution, Stamford University, in her sights

Malala leaving the UK?

The inspirational Malala Yousafzai could soon be leaving British shores as she considers studying for a politics degree in the United States. The 18-year-old Nobel...
FUNDRAISER: Over 600 guests helped smash the target of £50,000 last weekend as funds were raised for MacMillan Cancer Support

£50k raised for cancer charity

Night of entertainment smashes targets for MacMillan Over 600 guests gathered for a black tie gala dinner event in Birmingham last weekend as tens of...

“I want to build a national coalition to challenge and speak out against extremism”

Prime Minister hosts first meeting of new Community Engagement Forum Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron has this week announced new requirements for police forces in...
OPEN: Businesses have experienced record sales growth during the first two weeks of trading at Birmingham’s Grand Central

Welcome to the new Grand Central

Over one million visitors head down to Birmingham’s newest shopping centre in just two weeks After a highly anticipated five-year wait, Birmingham’s Grand Central shopping...
SCAM: Married couple, Saqib Bashir and Rimla Chaudurey, were sentenced to eight months in prison, suspended for 12 months, after conning online shoppers out of almost £15,000

Crooked Couple: Husband and wife steal thousands through bogus online stores

A couple from Birmingham have been convicted of fraud after conning more than 50 online shoppers out of thousands of pounds by setting up...
ANGRY: Hundreds of people protested against the Turkish government following the Ankara bombing

DEVASTATING: Islamic State to blame for Turkey bomb attack

Turkey’s government have labelled the Islamic State their prime suspect as they continue to investigate fatal suicide bombings which resulted in the deaths of...

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