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Daily Archives: 11/11/2015

JUNIOR DOCTORS RALLY SEES STAGGERING TURNOUT OF 3000

Leeds sees unprecedented support against “high-risk to patients” working hours proposed by government Government proposals to cut pay for junior doctors by up to 30%...

RUMOURS CONFIRMED: Imran Khan and wife to divorce

Former cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, and his wife Reham Khan have filed for divorce, just 10 months after they wed. Imran Khan – head of Pakistan’s...
LEADER: Head of the Liberal Democrats, Tim Farron, says he looks forward to working with Sudhir Choudhrie

Choudhrie commits to Lib Dems

New overseas adviser appointed by Farron Liberal Democrat Leader Tim Farron has this week announced the appointment of businessman Sudhir Choudhrie as his Adviser on...

Asian Express announced as ‘Publication of the Year 2015′

Asian Express announced as ‘Publication of the Year 2015' at Asian Media Awards 2015 ASIAN EXPRESS: Founding partners Nadim and Andleeb Hanif said that winning...
ARTY: Pupils, teachers and parents from Iqra Academy enjoyed a trip to the Bradford Royal Infirmary last week to see their artwork displayed at the hospital’s newest wing

Hospital BRI-ghtens up

Pupils artistic creations help shape future of hospital wing Budding artists from a Bradford primary school saw their artwork displayed in the halls of...
COMMUNITY: The Bradford branch of the Sant Nirankari Mandal will receive the coveted Duke of York award next year

Duke of York recognition

Royal award scheme honours local community group The Bradford branch of a national charity were acknowledged for their work in the local community last week...

Eliminating poverty, one family at a time

Bradford charity working around the world From providing the basic living necessities to supporting children and adults into securing a better future, Empowering Communities seems...

Takeaway receives FREE car!

Istanbul Doner marks 25 years of business with amazing competition An ‘Istanbulievable’ competition, which will see four lucky takeaway owners presented with keys to brand...
PROTEST: Junior Doctors took to the streets of Leeds last month

‘Not enough’: Junior doctors slam proposed payrise offer

Following a host of highly-publicised protests across the country last month, Britain’s Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, has proposed a nationwide payrise for junior doctors...
READING: The launch event occurred last month at the Leeds Children’s Hospital

Illustrating Illness

New book aims to improve care for children undergoing transplants For children, spending time in hospital can be a scary experience with new surroundings and...
SINGER: Ella Eyre was named Best Female Act

MOBO Awards overtakes Leeds: Grime takes centre stage

Leeds’ inaugural hosting of the annual MOBO Awards finally arrived last week, and what better way to mark the 20th anniversary than with the...
WINNER: Mohammed Sharif was presented with the ‘Superman Award’ for his mountain climbing exploits, pictured here on top of the 3,482m high Mulhacén in Spain

Ten years of Outreach: Awards night commends community champions

People across Yorkshire and Lancashire have been celebrating the tenth anniversary of an inspirational education and outreach project based in the Yorkshire Dales with...
DRIVE: Ruhban Ahmed’s concept, to log mileage of cars on a database, has been shortlisted for the final of a national competition

Stopping the clocking: Local student tackles false mileage claims

A Huddersfield student has made the final six, from thousands of entries, in the Autocar Next Generation Award, with his concept to stop illegal...

Act of Remembrance: Pupils’ poppies pay respect to fallen soldiers

Over 400 pupils at a primary school in Bradford released balloons into the sky last week as part of their Remembrance Day events. St Matthew’s...
CELEBRATIONS: Over 300 people turned out for the Vijaya Dashami celebrations in Bradford

Celebrating good over evil

Communities unite in recognition of Hindu festival Members of the armed forces were special guests at this year’s Vijaya Dashami celebrations in Bradford, on a...

Open for business: Thousands flock to opening of The Broadway

It has been almost two decades in the making yet last week, on Thursday 5th November 2015, The Broadway shopping centre finally opened its...
COMMENDED: Hamara Healthy Living Centre CEO, Hanif Malik, and Business Development Manager, Habib Khan, receive their ‘Extra Mile’ award from White Rose Shopping Centre Manager, Dean Stratton

Community spirit: Local champions blossom at White Rose awards

A community organisation in Beeston, which raised two truck-loads of aid for Syrian refugees earlier this year, has been commended at a prestigious awards...
UNWELL: Pornchai Saosri had suffered several growth related illnesses in the lead up to his death

‘World’s tallest man’ dies aged 26

The man who was thought to be one of the tallest in the world measuring a giant 269cm has died aged 26. Pornchai Saosri, who...

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