Monthly Archives: March 2017
CINEMA: THIS WEEK – “Beauty and the Beast”
Star Cast: Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson, Jerry Orbach, David Ogden Stiers, Angela Lansbury
Directors: Gary Trousdale & Kirk Wise
Cert: 12A
Release Date: 17/03/2017
Disney’s animated classic gets...
House of Commons seeks Artist-in-Residence to explore the legacy of Race Relations Acts
The Speaker’s Advisory Committee on Works of Art have published an open call for applications to be the House of Commons’ Artist-in-Residence, tasked with...
Multiagency operation clamps illegal tobacco on National No Smoking Day
multiagency operation on National No Smoking Day has seen West Yorkshire Trading Standards, West Yorkshire Police, HMRC and Wagtail UK tobacco detection dogs seizing...
Abdul’s Restaurant serves up innovative, authentic India cuisine
When it comes to Indian restaurants, we are spoilt for choice these days. With so many fantastic offerings just a stone’s throw away (or...
Tasif Khan in knock out form!
It may have been extremely windy and absolutely bucketing down with rain in Bradford, but even the ridiculously inclement weather couldn’t deter around six...
Plenty to cheer about at Bradford Sports Awards
Bradford College student Harris Akbar is celebrating after being named Bradford’s Young Male Sportsperson of the Year – for the second successive year.
The boxer,...
First Yorkshire Boxer to win English title belt outright
Yorkshire boxer Ismail Khan is the first boxer from the region to win the English title belt outright, by defending it three times.
His final...
Why ‘mindfulness’ is so important for children
Most of us waste time being in the past or worrying about what the future would bring with itself, so much so, that we...
Back and better than ever: Sheesh Mahal reopens after 14-months following devastating floods
A popular Leeds restaurant has finally reopened, fourteen long months after being destroyed by flooding.
The Sheesh Mahal in Kirkstall Road restaurant was open and...
Heart-wrenching plea to young drivers at funeral of 22-year-old Shumas Fakeer who died in...
“I’ve lost my younger brother”
Mourners gathered in the hundreds at Jamiyat Tabligh-ul-Islam in Victor Street, Bradford for the heart-breaking funeral of Shumas Fakeer, a...
Bold and beautiful
Second-generation Super Series 2.8 second 0-60mph McLaren 720S at the heart of the McLaren brand
New, twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine produces 720PS and 770Nm,...
Gold Standard: Which? celebrates 50 years of child car seat testing
In 2016, more than a million parents and carers turned to Which? for independent, trusted advice to help them choose car seats for their...
#IamYezidi: Compelling exhibition of brave women escaping ISIS captivity
Marking International Women’s Day, #IamYezidi, is a compelling, photographic exhibition that explores the hardships faced by Yezidi women in Iraq, running from 21st –...
PROLIFIC CAR GANG CONVICTED: Brazen thieves responsible for £3million offences
A prolific gang of car thieves have been convicted following a raid at a pub run by the ringleader’s dad. They made off with...
VIRAL VIDEO: Torrent of abuse for hijab-wearing girl twerking in public
VIRAL VIDEO: Torrent of abuse for hijab-wearing girl twerking in public
A young girl has been the subject of a barrage of abuse after a video...
CINEMA: THIS WEEK – “Badrinath Ki Dulhania”
Star Cast: Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, Gauahar Khan, Mohit Marwah, Namit Shah
Director: Shashank Khaitan
Genre: Drama
Release Date: 10/03/2017
Produced by Karan Johar and Fox Star Studios,...
Man found guilty of attempting to fly to Syria to join ISIS
A Londoner who attempted to travel to Syria has today, Tuesday, 28 February been found guilty of a terrorism offences.
Patrick Kabele, 32 (26.02.84) of...
New £28M Information Centre opens
Patients have all the information they need at their fingertips, thanks to a new hub at Bradford Teaching Hospitals.
The Information Centre is part of...
Raise the flag for International Women’s Day
A flag in honour of International Women’s Day will be raised to mark the annual event by the Lord Mayor of Bradford, Coun Geoff...
Bout in doubt: Long-craved Khan Vs Pacquiao UAE super fight in April under speculation
A top ranking chief has rubbished that the Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan prospective fight has been confirmed for 23rd April in the Middle...