Monthly Archives: February 2018
£109-million taken in ten years from criminals in West Yorkshire
Criminal kingpins have been counting the cost across Yorkshire and Humber after being stung for over £109-million in a decade of POCA confiscations.
Financial investigators...
Overwhelming opposition to new Lords appointments
Voters are overwhelmingly opposed to any new appointments to the House of Lords, according to new BMG Research polling.
60% of those with a view...
SEVERE WEATHER ALERT: Drivers urged to take extra care in snow
Drivers are being urged to be prepared before setting out on journeys after Highways England issued a severe weather alert for tomorrow (Tuesday) in...
King of spice receives his OBE from HRH Prince of Wales
Dr Jason Wouhra, IoD West Midlands Chairman, has been invested with an OBE for services to Business and International Trade by His Royal Highness...
“THE HOFF”: Hero cop to the rescue!
Despite not being able to swim PC Mohammed Nadeem dived into a river to save drowning man in freezing water
PC Mohammed Nadeem is being...
Mumbai Village brings a spicy sprinkle to Guiseley
Finally, a quality Indian restaurant has opened in Guiseley bringing an air of spicy love to the locals and beyond.
Over a hundred guests joined...
MyLahore opens new site in Leeds
Renowned food brand MyLahore opened its newest yummy food site on Kirkstall Road, Leeds on Thursday 8th February.
The shiny new restaurant, with room for...
How effective will sugar tax be for reducing health risks?
As of 6th April 2018, a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) will come into effect in the UK. It is believed this measure will...
Go get ’em tiger: Qais Ashfaq makes his pro debut
After a tremendous amateur career, which includes winning silver at the commonwealth games, boxing in the olympics and winning numerous other tournaments, Qais Kezz...
They raped her behind mosque, in street and in her own home
'I don't feel there's a place for me in this world anymore' - those are the chilling words of a young woman who was...
STORE WARS: Shoppers and retailers go to battle over who pays for returns
A new report into retail returns reveals many of Britain’s favourite retro clothing, hobby and collectors’ stores will fail in 2018, because customers expect...
Free double-glazing
Around 300 homeowners in Yorkshire and the North East who live near motorways or major A roads could soon get free double glazing to...
NAMAZ-E-JANAZA: “Goodbye Mir Sahib”
Largest Muslim funeral in Leeds as thousands offer Namaz-e-Janaza of community hero Akhlaq Hussain Mir
The funeral of a man considered to be a “pillar...
CHOMP CHOMP: Repeat Bradford fly-tipper’s van seized and crushed for good
A persistent fly-tipper was caught on camera using a van, which was later crushed by Bradford Council.
The Ford Transit van was linked to multiple...
Pierce Brosnan cause a “spit storm”
Authorities in Indian capital Delhi say they have asked actor Pierce Brosnan to explain why he was in an advert for a local mouth...
Dhumka Shumka lagao…
An upcoming annual Zumbathon challenge next month, sets an upbeat tone in engaging women from all backgrounds to help raise money for children’s cancer...
Man poised to be first British Muslim in space inspires Bradford students
A poet, mental health campaigner, Guinness World Record holder and future space traveller visited Bradford College to inspire students.
Hussain Manawer spoke and performed for...
Successful Huddersfield law graduate becomes a Queen’s Counsel
A Bradford-born and Otley-raised man has been appointed as a Queen’s Counsel (QC) following his impressive credentials as a courtroom man.
As a student at...
Daughter of late Bradford poet shares nostalgic images of growing up in the city
Nabeelah Hafeez brings her experience of growing up in the Pakistani community in Bradford to Kala Sangam, through images and words captured by Nabeelah...
