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Crime statistics: West Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner’s statement

Responding to the release of the latest crime statistics for West Yorkshire from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Mark Burns-Williamson, West Yorkshire’s Police...
DELIGHTED: Hanif Mayet and Abdul Ravat received an engraved bat commemorating a match at Headingley from Mark Arthur

39 years of cricket

Sporting elites from English & Wales Cricket Board and Yorkshire County Cricket attend club event Mount Cricket Club in Batley hosted their annual event, where...

Spellbinding: 13-year-old from Leeds becomes TV star as he showcases his language skills

  “If it wasn’t for this show – I might not ever had chance to be in newspapers – I might not have been in...
SADIA HUSSAIN: “We do not subscribe to the conveyer belt theory of radicalisation, where people move from feeling angry, to being radicalised, to becoming violent.”

Lady on a mission: Calderdale project coordinator combats radicalisation

Most of us are aware of the government’s PREVENT strategy, with many, predominantly from the Muslim community sceptical about its counter-terrorism strategy. But as they...

Throwing caps in the air: Excitement for Bradford’ Wibsey Primary School

In true university student style, pupils at Wibsey Primary School threw their “mortar boards”” in the air after Headteacher Nigel Cooper presented them with...
DISTRESSING: The Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry (HIA) studied allegations of abuse in 22 homes and other residential institutions between 1922 to 1995

Inquiry reveals ‘historic widespread abuse’ in children’s homes

Children's homes run by church and charities in Northern Ireland were the scene of widespread abuse and mistreatment of young residents, a report has...

Politics in India cinema: “I’m not here to solve problems” says Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan may be the king of modern Bollywood, but don't ask the superstar to rule on whether Pakistani actors should be allowed...

Mumtaz Bradford: Everyone deserves a good curry

Mumtaz Bradford provide a good wholesome desi meal to the homeless With thousands of homeless people in Britain, charity soup kitchens and the work that...

Faith, trust and a little bit of fairy dust: Bradford pantomime stars sprinkle some...

Shiver me timbers. There was a lot of fun and frolics when the stars of Peter Pan took time out from their busy schedule...

What the Devon is this?

Avatar Roadster production car unleashed at motoring show After unveiling the prototype in 2016, British sports car company Avatar presented the first production Avatar at...
Amir Khan with Bill Dosanjh, CEO and Founder of the Super Fight League

Amir Khan’s Super Fight League teams up with India’s Billionaire Club

Promoters Bill Dosanjh and Amir Khan join hands with leading entrepreneurs such as Aditya Munjal, Amit Burman, Keshav Bansal, Achin Kochar and others to...
ENVIOUS: The special watch features a titanium case, carbon fibre dial and connected technology

Breitling for Bentley

Limited edition watch celebrates launch of Continental Supersports Bentley and Breitling are introducing a striking new chronograph – the Breitling for Bentley Supersports B55 –...

‘Super casino’ of The North

Multi-million pound Victoria Gate Casino set to open doors in Leeds Dubbed the ‘Super Casino’ of The North, launch dates for an opulent multi-million pound...

George Michael’s partner Fadi Fawaz hires bodyguard

Late singer George Michael's partner Fadi Fawaz has reportedly hired a bodyguard after the former's death. The 43-year-old hairdresser, who dated Michael on and off...

In the lead

Mo Farah, Azeem Rafiq and Harleen Kaur amongst some of the nominees on prestigious sports award list Teenage WMKF World Champion silver medalist Harleen Kaur...

British Raxstar unveils track on women’s empowerment

British rapper Raxstar, who has roots in India, on Wednesday released a track titled "Balwant" that focuses on women's empowerment. The song is for MTV...

West Yorkshire crime statistics

West Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner’s statement on crime statistics Responding to the release of the latest crime statistics for West Yorkshire from the Office...
BE CLEAR ON CANCER: 50-year-old GP, Dr Girish Patel is fronting a campaign developed by Public Health England and Cancer Research UK

Every year, 2000 people aged 60 – 74 are diagnosed with bowel cancer

A GP is fronting an initiative developed by Public Health England and Cancer Research UK, which highlights the role of bowel cancer screening in...

Sunil Grover upsets director of underworld don expose film

‘Coffee With D’ director Vishal Mishra says he is sad that popular comedian and actor Sunil Grover refused to promote the film. Coffee with D...
HAPPY: Frances Shelley from Scared Heart Primary School and Aris Ntermtziou from Carr Manor Primary School

Fancy caps and gowns: Over 100 young people graduate from Leeds Children’s University

Over 100 children, who have collectively taken part in nearly 4,000 hours of learning activities outside of school, have graduated from Leeds Children’s University. Pupils,...

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