Monthly Archives: December 2016
2016 A YEAR IN REVIEW: A look back at what’s been hitting the news...
January – February: 2016 didn’t start the way many Yorkshire residents would have hoped for as the Boxing Day floods continued to take their...
Sanjay Dutt gets bitter
Sanjay Dutt's recent statements have left everyone baffled. His attempts at being candid have bordered on rudeness, especially when he questioned Ranbir Kapoor's ability...
All faiths in one basket: Hamper delivery unites all religions
Representatives from a range of Bradford’s faith groups came together just in time for Christmas as they delivered some ‘festive feast’ hampers to homes...
Bollywood baby blues
India goes berserk as Bollywood couple names newborn after medieval emperor
A-list celebrity Bollywood couple - Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan
announced the...
Sleighing at speed: Santa set to race through Yorkshire in 2.4 seconds on 25th!
Santa will be spending a brief 2.4 seconds in West Yorkshire this Christmas Eve, racing through the county at a lightning 2,989 km per...
A milestone of memories
Testimonial tournament celebrates 10 years of Manningham
Ten years ago, Manningham Football Academy held its first training session, with 20 children turning out at the...
Have a cinematic Christmas: Leeds-Bradford Odeon announces yuletide openings
Christmas day television can get tiresome after a while - there’s only so many times you can watch ‘The Snowman’ or witness Kevin McCallister...
AMG’s latest weapon
Snarling 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R designed to head-to-head with Porsche 911 GT3 RS
We’ve got to admit - it's a helluva green. Actually, it's called...
Delivering the gift of Christmas: Local gift-giver brightens up the BRI
Children at Bradford Royal Infirmary could have been forgiven if they thought Santa was in disguise this year after local optician, Sajid Bashir, dropped...
“I don’t!” Gigi turns down Zayn’s marriage proposal
Gigi Hadid has reportedly turned down Zayn Malik’s marriage proposal because he was moving ‘too fast’.
The beautiful 21-year-old Victoria’s Secret Angel said she ‘didn't...
Banned in the UK: National Action become first right-wing group to be considered ‘terrorist’
National Action became the first extreme right-wing group to be proscribed as a terrorist organisation on Friday 16th December.
An order laid in...
BLACKS SOLICITORS: The difference between direct and indirect loss
The words “indirect loss” or “consequential loss” often appear in contracts. But what do they actually mean and what is the difference between these...
Do they know it’s Christmas time at all? …They do now!
A group of generous Muslims from Huddersfield brought seasonal joy to foster care children this month, after they were moved by an appeal by...
From Lapland to London: Santa’s helpers perform stunning magic
On Saturday 10th December 2016, award-winning Magician, Girio, took to the floor in sparkling silver shoes to perform stunning and hilarious close-up magic at...
YouTube star’s ‘racist’ unboarding: Escorted off a plane for talking Arabic
A social media star from New York claims he was escorted off a Delta Airlines flight from London to New York earlier this week...
Christmas’ unlikely star: Amazon ad makes Leicester Imam a festive face
Forget the northern star; Imam Zubeir Hassam is the Midlands star.
A man who very few people may know by name, he is the clergyman...
600 turn out!!! Qatari Student Society showcase is a roaring success
The Qatari Student Society at the University of Huddersfield showcased their country’s traditions with over 600 UK, European and International students celebrating their National...
They fish you a ‘Merry Chipmas’! Local takeaway to serve free Xmas dinners for...
Christmas can sometimes be a lonely and unforgiving time when you’re on your own - or struggling to make ends meet.
To spread a little...
From fleeing conflict in Afghanistan to collecting a degree in Manchester
An inspirational graduate
An inspirational refugee who travelled through eight countries to escape war-torn Afghanistan when he was just 12-years-old, has just graduated from The...
England crumble in Chennai: Hosts rally after tea to secure 4-0 series victory
A six wicket haul for just 15 runs all but summed up England’s miserable Test record in India this winter as they succumbed to...