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Men win “battle of the taxes”

New analysis revealed by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) shows that men win the battle of the taxes as they are more likely than...

Parents need to apply for primary school places this week

Parents and carers of children in the Bradford district who are set to start primary school in September this year are being reminded to...

Wilko fined £2.2million over horrific workplace accident

Household goods giant Wilko has been fined £2.2million after a horrific accident at a Leicester store left a young female worker paralysed. The firm,...

VOGUE: Luxury couture bridal-wear showcases Indian and Pakistani designers ahead of wedding season

Sunday 8th January saw a spectacular showcase of the latest bridal, occasion wear and couture collections from the top tier of the Indian and...

Ambala’s has it all: Great curries and scrumptious sweets

Suiting both purse and palate Ever since taking their first order in 1965, Ambala’s has been a name synonymous with homemade cooking and flawless service. Today...

Pizza perfection: Cafe Bell-A-Pizza is fun for the whole family

One year ago, Cafe Bell-A-Pizza opened its doors for the first time with the aim of bringing authentic Italian pizza to the heart of...
DONATIONS: The White Rose Shopping Centre received over 5,000 donated gifts for their chosen charities

I’m dreaming of a White (Rose) Christmas

White Rose Shopping Centre customers have donated in excess of 5,000 gifts to local charities thanks to the centre’s Giving Tree hosted in December....

Fast & Four-seater

With top speed of 209-mph the Continental Supersports becomes Bentley’s fastest production Bentley has just announced its fastest and most powerful production model to date:...
TEAM EFFORT: The team managed to load a huge container of goods before it was shipped off to help people in Aleppo

Community’s call to action: Team Harehills send off huge container of aid to Aleppo

When one resident in Harehills put out a call for help after seeing people suffering in Aleppo, he expected some close friends and family...
TRUMP DOESN’T UNDERSTAND THE UK: Teresa May has previously said that Donald Trump was wrong when he mentioned that some parts of London were no-go areas for the police

Theresa and Trump: PM to visit President elect Donald Trump in the Springtime

Downing Street has confirmed that Theresa May will visit Donald Trump in the Springtime, after she sent her two closest allies on a secret...
HONOURED: Habidah Glass will receive a BEM from the Lord Lieutenant of Yorkshire, Ingrid Roscoe, after being named on the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List

In a ‘class’ of their own: Bradford teacher and former bus driver to receive...

A classroom volunteer, who for over 15 years has given up her own time to help children in Bradford learn how to read, has...
TALENTED: Ameha had 13 years’ experience working in the construction industry abroad before moving to Leeds to work as a pizza delivery man whilst studying at Leeds College of Building

Building the skills to pay the bills: Trainee apprentice secures full-time placement

A former trainee on an innovative Leeds City Council heritage and construction skills programme has claimed a prestigious industry prize. After finishing second last year...
SHOCKING STATS: Around nine in 10 children have access to the internet, with almost half of kids using Snapchat by the age of 12

Online dangers for kids: Children in England sign over digital rights without knowing

According to the Children’s Commissioner for England, youngsters who use the internet are not prepared for what they are signing up to online, and...
FESTIVE FEAST: A special halal turkey was provided by JW Young’s Butchers for all to enjoy

A happy halal holiday: Christmas for the elderly in Bradford

Official statistics suggest that around 400,000 pensioners across the UK suffer from loneliness at Christmas. With that sobering thought in mind, religious groups from across...
MISSING: 24-year-old Zohaib Latif was last seen on New Year’s Eve

Missing man: Have you seen 24-year-old Zohaib, from Sheffield?

We need your help in tracing the whereabouts of 24-year-old Zohaib Latif. Zohaib was last seen on Saturday 31st December 2016 at his home...
SUSPECT: The New Year’s Day gunman who opened fire in a Turkish nightclub is still at large

World’s most wanted man: Istanbul attacker still at large

A gunman is still at large after shooting 39 people dead on New Year’s Day in Turkey. Turkish police carried out a dawn raid in...

BLACKS SOLICITORS: Do you have capacity?

In the case of Fehily v Atkinson which was heard by the High Court at the end of last year, the Court had to...
VISUAL: Fireworks once again lit up the sky in London for over 100,000 onlookers

Happy New Year UK: A year of ‘unity’ ahead for Britain

Brits across the country welcomed in the New Year in traditional style this past week with fireworks galore lighting up the night sky as...
HOLOGRAPHIC WONDER: The new pound coin will be impossible to counterfeit thanks to cutting-edge technology

12-sided spectacular: New pound coin for a New Year!

The current £1 coin is being replaced for the first time in over 30 years because of its vulnerability to sophisticated counterfeiters. Approximately one in...
PROTESTS: Demonstrations were seen in Bradford following Mr Yaqub’s death (pic credits, Facebook)

Protests return to Bradford: Police killing of local father sparks outrage

Calls for calm have been made by Bradford’s community leaders this week following the fatal shooting of Mohammed Yassar Yaqub by West Yorkshire Police. Mr...

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