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Reinstated! Naz Shah returns to parliament following suspension
Just over two months after Bradford West MP Naz Shah was suspended by the Labour party for ‘anti-Semitic remarks on Facebook’ the local politician...
Running fast whilst fasting: Bradford runner completes 10k in under an hour
For many, the idea of working through a 19-hour fast is one which is unfavourable at best, yet for one Bradford man, working was...
A blinding result! Eid fudge cake delivery raises over £22,000 for Pakistani school
After cooking up an extra sweet plan to raise money for charity during Ramadan, two men from Bradford have raised over £22,000 by selling...
Eid Mubarak from the Asian Express: Celebrations begin as Ramadan draws to an end
It’s that time of year once again where Muslims around the world come together to celebrate Eid al-Fitr as the month of Ramadan comes...
Inclusive iftar in Batley
Multi-faith community comes together for charity and remembrance
An international charity based in Yorkshire hosted a special multi-faith iftar in Batley last month as...
What a view… Lamborghini pays tribute to the Miura with new V12 Homage edition
Automobili Lamborghini presented the Aventador Miura Homage, a special edition of the current Aventador coupe that pays tribute to the Miura, the forerunner of...
Combining elegance and modesty this Eid
Abayas and jubbas from the heart of Bradford
As Ramadan draws to a close this month and Eid celebrations take over, one fashion house in...
RACISM SHOCK: Has Britain been shown a reflection of it’s ugly fascist-self since Brexit?
In the aftermath of Brexit, much of liberal Britain has come to a stark realisation of how suppressed “in-the-closet” racist attitudes have been with...
BOMBAY IN MORRISONS: Bradford brands join forces for retail refurbishment
One of Bradford’s most historic Asian department stores has joined forces with the city’s nationally acclaimed supermarket chain as fashion arrives in Morrisons for...
Girl power: Muslim and Jewish communities unite in Leeds
A revolutionary new group in Leeds, which brings women from Muslim and Jewish communities together to celebrate their similarities, has been hailed a success...
WORLD CHAMPION!
Leeds boxer ‘Wrights’ his name in the history books
When Reece Cartwright first stepped into the boxing ring he was an eight-year-old wondering what the...
Unfiltered fury of 600PS V12 soundtrack
Q by Aston Martin build the ultimate open-top Vantage for hardcore visceral thrill
Aston Martin has just unveiled its most-extreme two-seater ever in the unique...
Inclusive Iftar: London Mayor on hand to breakfast in the capital
As Muslims around the world continue to observe the holy month of Ramadan, a special Iftar event has been held in London to highlight...
Icestone Gelato brings a revamped look to Huddersfield
Experience gelato like never before
Residents, students and visitors alike are in for a ‘sweet treat’ should they venture into Huddersfield town centre anytime soon...
Fortune Cookie’s Chinese tasty expansion across the region
Wonderful Woks and wicked wings
Walking through the door following the delicious scent of Chinese food being freshly cooked at Fortune Cookie on Raglan Road,...
RAWAL’S: Raw talent in the kitchen
Dishes from across the world, right around the corner
Bradford's famous authentic halal Chinese cuisine, Rawal’s China Chopstix on Bakerend Road, has now got a...
TRIBUTE TO A BRADFORD ICON: The inspirational story of Fazal Din Farooqi
“In the race of life, I have fallen many times, but every time this happened, I always got up and ran faster.”
These are the...
Regal recipients: Two of Yorkshire’s finest receive OBEs
When Hanif Malik began fundraising to establish the Hamara Healthy Living Centre in 1998, there was neither an office nor a building to operate...
“When I met Ali”: Leeds imam’s tribute to ‘The Greatest’
People throughout the world have been mourning the loss of legendary Muhammad Ali, however he had told the world quite some time ago that...
Ramadan for refugees: Bradford duo over £20,000 in aid to displaced Syrians
A pair of childhood friends from Bradford have described conditions in a refugee camp on the Turkey-Syria border as ‘shocking’, saying circumstances have only...
