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UNPRECEDENTED MOVE: Over 130 Imams refuse Islamic burial to London attackers

“We will not perform the traditional Islamic funeral prayer over the perpetrators and we also urge fellow imams and religious authorities to withdraw such...

Vin Diesel praises Ramadan

https://youtu.be/LVNFPLZjWts Hollywood star Vin Diesel praised the holy month of Ramadan in the most beautiful manner in a video with his good friend, French Montana.  In...

An evening of samosas and charged laptops

The young provide a gateway for elderly to the world wide web The young boys from Batley armed with laptops, samosas and kebabs were the...

SWEET TREAT: Amir Khan backs Regal Bakery’s #Cakes4Kids initiative to raise funds for deprived...

It seems that boxing champ Amir Khan was certainly not counting his calories as he toured a Yorkshire bakery, who have been swirling up...

  Around 66,000 people are currently forced to sleep rough every night in the UK, with the national use of food banks at an all...

“We cannot let people who want to cause harm dictate how we live and...

  West Yorkshire’s Police Crime Commissioner Mark Burns-Williamson imparts message of diversity of the region West Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Mark Burns-Williamson, said that...
Adeeba Malik CBE is Deputy CEO of Bradford-based QED Foundation which works to improve the social and economic position of disadvantaged communities

ADEEBA MALIK CBE: “Extremists want to divide us, but we can’t let them”

    When I woke up on Sunday after the news broke about the London attacks, I was inundated with messages from Muslim friends, saying ‘not...

Yorkshire hailed “Fish and Chip capital”

Yorkshire’s award-winning fish and chips are being celebrated as the county is named as having the most “chippies” in the UK. Figures from the National...

Things to do: Event Village and Activity Zone to provide fun and entertainment for...

During the Columbia Threadneedle Triathlon in Leeds, there will be many engaging and exciting events taking place for spectators to take part in. This year’s...

GET READY LEEDS!

Olympic Stars to descend upon the city to compete in the Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon The Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon is taking place on the...
INSPIRED: Triathlon superstar Jonny Brownlee is looking forward to once again performing in front of a home crowd next month (Picture credit: PA)

Olympian Jonny Brownlee unveils Triathlon inspired artwork in Leeds

  Olympic Silver medalist Jonny Brownlee this month unveiled triathlon inspired artwork to transform the city’s town hall as the city counts down to the...

BLACKS SOLICITORS: Foot Dragging On Mediation Will Not Be Tolerated

The Court of Appeal recently reminded litigants that they must give mediation proper consideration and that anything less will result in cost penalties being...

LONDON TERROR UPDATE: Seven dead and 48 injured

It has now been confirmed that seven members of the public have died and 48 people have been injured in last night's London Bridge and...

Leading Pakistani anti-poverty campaigner comes to Bradford

The man behind a pioneering microfinance scheme that has transformed the fight against poverty in Pakistan is visiting Bradford on Saturday (10 June). Dr Muhammad...

OLD TRAFFORD EVENT: Statement from Chief Superintendent Stuart Ellison

Event Commander, Chief Superintendent Stuart Ellison, said: “This Sunday (4 June 2017) Trafford will host more than 130,000 people as Greater Manchester pays tribute...

Leeds business “smoked out” with shisha bar conviction

A Burmantofts business has been prosecuted by Leeds City Council for operating as a shisha bar allowing smoking in enclosed premises. The owner of Babylon...

Values Manifesto launched

Five senior faith representatives look to improve our political debate with the launch of a manifesto that can be adopted by anyone This week sees...

Imams lead Muslim solidarity march

Thousands of Muslims from across Britain, led by Imams came to Manchester to preach a message of unity and solidarity last weekend. Their march comes...

Manchester City Council in partnership with the British Red Cross have launched an appeal for people affected by the devastating attack in Manchester. The fund...

Haris Sohail: “I want to make up for lost time”

“I am confident, I am now fit and I am ready to score runs for Pakistan once again. I've lost two-years of my career...

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