New rules will protect tenants and force social landlords to urgently fix dangerous homes.
Emergency hazards to be addressed within 24-hours under landmark changes.
Reforms are a legacy to two-year-old Awaab Ishak who tragically died from prolonged exposure to mould.
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Out of all 115,489 Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) offences, only 4,228 (3.7%) of these cases involved “group-based contact offences” and only some of these would have involved Pakistani-heritage offenders.
BYLINE: Dr. Bernard Gallagher - Visiting Fellow, Connect Centre for International Research on...
From scuffed trainers to ‘bogcore’ and dresses buried underground, contemporary fashion has long embraced its dirty side. But what does this desire for decay tell us about ourselves and the state of fashion?
Opening in September 2025, the Barbican presents Dirty Looks: Desire and Decay in Fashion, an adventurous new exhibition...
The Royal Academy of Arts presents A Story of South Asian Art: Mrinalini Mukherjee and Her Circle, a group exhibition telling the story of Indian artist Mrinalini Mukherjee (1949–2015) through a constellation of people and places that informed her practice. For the first time, a body of Mukherjee’s work is shown alongside...
The BPA Lionesses Consortium brings together Yorkshire’s trailblazing women from the Winner’s Circle of the Business Power Awards 2025
From boardrooms and classrooms to courtrooms and community halls, a formidable new force has emerged: the’BPA Lionesses’ - a powerhouse of award-winning female leaders, entrepreneurs and change-makers rewriting the rules of leadership and collaboration...
The Royal Academy of Arts presents the largest survey of celebrated American artist and Honorary Royal Academician Kerry James Marshall ever to be shown in Europe. Marking the artist’s 70th birthday, this major solo exhibition explores Marshall’s expansive career to date. Kerry James Marshall: The Histories features over 70 works, bringing together...
Dr. Nirmal Singh MBE and his wife, Mrs. Harmesh Kaur Sekhon, say they are honoured to receive the ‘Power Couple of the Year’ accolade at the Business Power Awards 2025, held at the Cedar Court Hotel, Bradford on 12th October 2025.
The awards, powered by Asian Express Newspaper, celebrated...
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Promotions kickstarted from Lucknow with a grand launch witnessed by thousands of fans, attended by Farhan Akhtar, Sukhwinder Singh, Narpat Singh Bhati ji, the real-life heroes, and families of martyrs
While the teaser and posters of Excel Entertainment and Trigger Happy Studios’ upcoming war drama 120 Bahadur gave...
“If I gave up - if other Muslim girls gave up - then attitudes would never change. We all need to be strong and show we’re worthy of what we’re doing.” - Aqsa Mushtaq
When Aqsa Mushtaq first kicked a ball around the streets of Bradford, she wasn’t...
The Bradford Hindu Council hosted its annual Diwali Awards Ceremony at the Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford.
The event brought together respected community leaders and guests from across the region to celebrate Diwali, the festival of light, unity and goodwill.
Dr Nirmal Singh Sekhon MBE attended...
(l) KORT Chairman, Chaudhry Mohammed Akhtar and Chaudhry Yasir Sultan, (r) Minister for Physical Planning and Housing, Azad Jammu and Kashmir at the 'Houses for Widows' key handover ceremony
Fully furnished homes are providing widows and their children not just shelter, but dignity, stability, and the hope of a brighter future
“When women lead and lift each other, we create lasting impact in our professions, our communities and the world we shape.” Dr Saira Ali FLI FRSA
From boardrooms and classrooms to courtrooms and community halls, a formidable new force has emerged: the 'BPA Lionesses' - a powerhouse of female...
Sensei Mumtaz Khan has fought for years to expose what she says are “deep-rooted problems in the sport”
Britain’s ju-jitsu governing body is at the centre of a storm after dismissing a whistleblower’s complaints of racism and bias as “wholly unfounded and vexatious”.
The British Ju-Jitsu Association GB (BJJA GB)...
Human Relief Foundation’s Ruhena Begum and Roshni Women’s Group Vice Chair, Saleha Suleman
A Bradford based humanitarian charity brought women’s mental health into the spotlight at an event held in Bradford. “She Thrives” was hosted by Human Relief Foundation in partnership with the Roshni Women’s Group at the Madressah Khalilya Education Centre on Saturday...
Janan Group, one of the UK’s leading names in South Asian fashion, has been awarded the ‘Fashion Outlet of the Year’ accolade at the prestigious Business Power Awards 2025, held on 12th October.
The recognition marks a major milestone in the brand’s journey from a single Bradford store to...
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After creating musical history in the past, the dream team of A.R. Rahman, Arijit Singh, and Irshad Kamil return for Aanand L Rai’s Tere Ishk Mein, backed by Color Yellow and Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series.The much-awaited title track is finally out, and the excitement that began with the teaser has now exploded into a full-blown musical...
Bingley’s historic Damart Mill has been transformed into a magical indoor adventure playground as part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.
From 14 October to 30 November 2025, families can step into REPLAY – an extraordinary play space built entirely from recycled materials by The Herd Theatre, designed...
Growing fashion brand Queen Libas is inspired by founder Farhan Butt’s late grandmother Hazran Bibi
Queen Libas, a Bradford-born fashion brand inspired by heritage, resilience and compassion, has been named best ‘Start-Up of the Year 2025’ at the prestigious Business Power Awards, hosted by the Asian Express.
What began as...
It was a night of glamour, gratitude, and groundbreaking achievement as the ‘Who’s Who’ of Yorkshire’s most influential business figures gathered for the Business Power Awards (BPA) at Cedar Court Hotel, Bradford.
The sold-out black-tie gala night, hosted by the Asian Express newspaper on 12th October at Cedar Court...
The Bradford Hate Crime Alliance marked its 30th Anniversary with a special celebration held on Saturday, 18 October, at Midland Hotel.
The event brought together community leaders, local organisations, and civic dignitaries to reflect on three decades of work in promoting equality, understanding, and respect across the Bradford district.
