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Daily Archives: 22/12/2015

London Motor Show commissions “Ultimate Defender” by Afzal Kahn

Yorskhire entrepreneur Afzal Kahn has been commissioned to design a one-off bespoke version of the Land Rover Defender by the London Motor Show. As one...

Mercedes kills off its SLK model

Mercedes had dropped the much-liked SLK model and replaced it with a revised car dubbed the SLC. As part of the Stuttgart-based firm's new naming...

Next-generation sleigh for Santa

The University of Central Lancashire has released a render of an improved sleigh for Father Christmas. After analysing the aerodynamic qualities of Santa’s wagon, the...
JOINING FORCES: West Yorkshire’s Muslims travel to Cumbria and help the army with the disaster

Local Muslims dig out wellies and spades to help in relief effort

Islamic charities flood in to bring aid to Cumbria Islamic charities based in West Yorkshire have joined forces with soldiers to provide aid and assistance...
AWARD-WINNING CHAPLAIN: Mohammed Arshad says holistic care is crucial to the process of recovery

NHS recognises the work of dedicated hospital Imam with a special award

‘Everyone needs an Arshad in their life!’ A hospital chaplain in Bradford received a prestigious award last week for showing excellence in equality and diversity. Mohammed...
FAMILY: Zeb and Armaan Ayub both suffer from a genetic bone disorder and play wheelchair basketball

Like father like son: Local family aiming for a double slam-dunk in wheelchair

A father and son from Bradford, who share the same genetic bone disorder, are determined to take the wheelchair basketball scene by storm with...

Hasan’s Restaurant: Swoon over samosas in a Kirkstall gem

Hasan’s turns up the heat and goes from strength to strength One of Leeds’ finest family-orientated Indian restaurants is gearing up to celebrate the joys...

Sixth formers make a LEAP into the business world

Students given business masterclass in new initiative A business initiative which enables students to set up their own company for a whole school year...

“Don’t be stumped: Send that sample!”

The message is clear: kit is life-saving Dr Elaine James - a GP from Yeadon Tarn Medical Practice and Macmillan funded GP Cancer Lead for...

BBC One show needs you

Get reunited with distant family and win up to £30,000 Families in the UK, with relatives living abroad, are being offered the opportunity of a...
CHARITABLE: Khan helps people from the Penny Appeal with boxes of charity goods

Storm Desmond is no match for Amir Khan

Boxer fights through the rain to help local families in flooded Cumbrian village On Saturday 12th December, World Champion boxer Amir Khan and the Amir...
CAKE CUTTING: Time to party, Qatari style

Chic Sheikhs on campus to celebrate Qatar National Day

University of Huddersfield celebrates the culture of Qatar Students from Qatar at the University of Huddersfield were treated to an elaborate celebration on campus for...
HEALTHIER: It is hoped that children’s health will improve with the new desk design

Specially designed ‘standing desks’ may help in tackling childhood obesity

Bradford school children are the first to test out innovate design Sitting down for prolonged periods is never good for your health - causing higher...

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