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ARTZ-I: Bradford’s number one Islamic art retailers

For the past six months, one business in Bradford has been committed to bringing a new standard of Islamic art to the city, and...

Berries, bagels and shakes: American adventure set for Bradford brand

  In July 2014, Berries Bagels and Shakes opened its doors for the first time, bringing a taste of the States to the heart of...

‘Acquitted’: Bollywood star Salman Khan wins court appeal

Bollywood superstar, Salman Khan, was able to breathe a sigh of relief earlier this week after a  hit-and-run case was finally settled after 13...

British soldier’s post against Islamaphobia goes viral online

Iraq serviceman receives widespread praise for message that hits out against racism A soldier from Portsmouth, who became an amputee after the war in Iraq,...

What a ‘Tamasha’! Obnoxious, rude and sweet all at the same time

Ranbir says Deepika can be obnoxious, rude and sweet all at the same time Since the release of Imtiaz Ali’s big budget film ‘Tamasha’, the...
LIFE-SAVER: Three-year-old Khadija gave her little brother Dawud a stem cell transplant to help save his life

Three-year-old saves baby’s life: Family calls for more Asian donors

Family calls for more Asian donors to step forward A mother from Leeds is appealing for more Asian people to sign up as potential stem...
DESSERT: The cafe will serve up a range of hot drinks and cakes including their signature Liege waffles and Fuji dessert

Serving a ‘side of charity’ with tea and coffee in Bradford

New social enterprise marks 25 years of success for local charity As funding for charities becomes ever harder to secure, one organisation in Bradford has...
FOODIE: Nadiya Hussein was in Leeds earlier this week to host a cooking demonstration

Bake off champ returns home

Nadiya hosts scrumptious cooking demo in Leeds The nation’s favourite chef made a triumphant return to Leeds on Thursday 10th December, as Nadiya Hussein cooked...
LAUNCH: The Mosque in the City book was launched earlier this week, pictured (l-r) President of Bradford Council for Mosques, Mohammed Rafiq Sehgal; The Mosque in the City author, George Sheeran; and Director for Community Development at Muslim Hands, Maqsood Ahmed

Discovering Bradford’s Mosques

New book studies impact of ‘The Mosque in the City’ A new book, which takes a fascinating look at the impact of Islamic Mosque architecture...
CHRISTMAS: Children from Iqra Academy handed out gifts to residents at The Mount Residential Home earlier this week

A Christmas visit

Young and old come together to celebrate festive season A bus-load of Christmas cheer pulled up outside a Bradford residential home earlier this week as...
FUNDRAISING: The Indian Muslim Welfare Society raised £4,000 for the Kirklees Mayor’s Appeal this year with the help of seven local mosques

A sweet success: Thousands raised for Diabetes charity

Kirklees’ Indian Muslim Welfare Society hosted a charity dinner in aid of the Mayor’s appeal last weekend, which this year is raising funds for...
VICTIM: Shafilea Ahmed was 17-years-old when she was murdered in 2003

Scathing report shakes up police force as honour-based violence continues to remain in the...

  Police officers ‘must improve’ upon how they tackle dreadful crime A  landmark report published earlier this week by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) has...
APPEAL: The Harehills Refugee Aid team are appealing for teams to take part in their fundraising football tournament ahead of their aid visit in the New Year

Team Harehills: Putting the ‘unity’ back in community

As refugees in Calais prepare to see in the New Year in their self-constructed camps, a team of determined fundraisers 300 miles away are...
WINNERS: The Celebrating Success award recipients

‘Celebrating Success’: Sixth annual Hamara Awards recognise Yorkshire’s finest

Yorkshire’s unsung heroes were propelled into the spotlight last week as the Hamara Awards returned for a sixth year to commend the county’s community...

Claim your share of a £4.9billion market today!

Be your own boss and begin earning from the comfort of your home In the time it takes you to read this article, you could...
SUPPORT: Mehreen was struck by a vehicle when she was younger and has been forced to live with a badly damaged leg as her family could not afford medical treatment

Mehreen’s story: Bradford-based charity changing lives overseas

This is Mehreen. A young child no older than six-years, she was the victim of a hit-and-run accident a couple of months ago. Being...
STRIKE: RAF missiles hit and destroy wellheads in an oilfield in Syria controlled by Daesh

More Syria strikes: British jets hit more Daesh economic targets

Daesh terrorists have again been struck by Royal Air Force aircraft, with Typhoon fighters flying their first missions over Syria and Iraq. During the evening...
PRESENCE: Mr Benn attempted to answer questions from the group

Protestors give Hilary Benn an icy welcome

Constituents unhappy with their MP support for Syria bombing Leeds Central MP Hilary Benn, who received rousing applause from both sides in the Commons for...
SUCCESS: Clinicians leadings trials to improve eye-sight of patients

Celebration! Bradford patients commemorate year of ground-breaking studies

Bradford patients who are helping test ground-breaking new drugs – some of which could help prevent blindness – got together with doctors and nurses...
ALL CLEAR: John Whelpton was diagnosed with cancer in 2009 and overcame the disease in just over a year because he caught it early

‘Test now and save your life’

Cancer survivor speaks of the importance of checking for cancer A bowel cancer survivor from Ackworth is urging others to test themselves for the...

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