University of Bradford lecturer and clinical lead in the Faculty of Health Studies Jamie Moseley took part in an attempt to beat the world record for the longest static cycle ride.
He was part of a 19-strong team, which included Super League stars Keith Senior, Ewan Dowes, Chev Walker, Wayne Godwin, and Gareth Carvell,...
Lubnaa Joomun - political commentator for the Immigration Advice Service and Ethical Printed Tape Co.
Against a backdrop where the world is battling a disease that can leave people unable to breathe, the brutal murder of George Floyd has galvanised the Black Lives Matter movement – forcing many countries to turn their gaze...
McDonald’s have reopened all of its 1,061 Drive Thrus in the UK and Ireland for drive-through or delivery, as it returns to trading after the coronavirus shutdown.
With many offering the McDelivery service, the Bradford burger chain has been working with the local authority in the run-up to the reopenings after almost two months’...
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It’s often in the midst of a crisis our profound need for social connection, sees us pulling together in solidarity.
With the challenges faced through Covid-19, the UK’s armed forces have been working round the clock - both at home and abroad - to...
Isa Guha played 113 times for England across all formats
The BBC will show highlights of every Test and one-day international played by England this summer, starting with the three-Test series against West Indies in July.
Isa Guha will present the programmes as home Test cricket returns to BBC TV...
Byline: Imam Qari Asim
“Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, we are witnessing the devastating impact of anti-Black racism across the world.
We stand in solidarity with black people in the UK, US and beyond. We feel deep sadness at the senseless death of yet another unarmed black person, George Floyd, in...
Places of worship across England will be permitted to reopen for individual prayer from Monday 15 June, the Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has confirmed.
This decision follows discussions between the Government and representatives of major faiths through the Places of Worship Taskforce which the Communities Secretary has chaired.
This move recognises...
His speed defies belief. His manner cool and collected. The astonishing speed of a 10-year-old schoolboy with extraordinary times table skills earned him an invitation to set a brand new world record.
Ultra dandy maths whiz-kid Musa Waris can answer a mind-blowing 175 questions in 60 seconds. Take it from us… we’ve tried and...
18-year-old Amaar Akbar set to make professional debut under Frank Warren banner
Seeded number one in England by the England Boxing Association, 18-year-old Amaar Akbar already had a great run in the national elite boxing tournament last year. Now the former Mirfield Grammar School student awaits to make his professional debut.
Fitness brands including Reebok have cut ties with CrossFit after the company's CEO posted a tweet making light of George Floyd's death.
It began when the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington tweeted that "racism is a public health issue".
In response, Mr Greg Glassman tweeted...
A total of 36 people were arrested during protests on Sunday, 7 June for offences including violent disorder, criminal damage and assaulting police.
A large number of people joined demonstrations that were largely peaceful and left central London after the event.
However, a number remained in the area around Whitehall and...
Byline: Luke Patel
Readers of this publication may recall a few months ago an editorial on Force Majeure Clauses and whether they could be relied upon by a party who is unable to fulfil their contractual obligations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recent case of 2 Entertain Video Limited v...
Award-winning prominent London DJ gives his thoughts about racism, schools and the curriculum.
"Here’s some thoughts about racism, schools and the curriculum (from my own experience in school). This goes hand in hand in racism towards brown and black people.
I remember struggling to sing hymns like 'Away in a...
A 53-year-old man has this afternoon been arrested in the Erdington area on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence. The victim is being spoken to by officers and the investigation continues.
The video shared by Twitter user @AndrewNeill99 went viral has seen over 2,100 retweets. Many have thanked him for sharing the...
One of the UK’s biggest bhangra acts Jaz Dhami has spoken of reconnecting with his faith during lockdown.
In one of a series of religious reflections on BBC Local Radio, he said his Sikh faith had become a “pillar for direction, stability and focus during these weird times”.
Many know Jaz...
A ‘coalition of charities’ will help vulnerable children most impacted by the coronavirus pandemic with online counselling, therapy and face-to-face support for those at risk of criminal exploitation, as part of a Department for Education programme.
More than £7 million will fund the launch of the See, Hear, Respond service, to provide targeted help...
Leeds City Council is allowing taxi and private hire drivers to install temporary safety screens in vehicles in response to the Covid-19 emergency.
The council has a very strict policy on the installation of safety screens in private hire and hackney carriage vehicles. The council usually funds 50% of the cost of installing a...
Facebook and Instagram claim that the hashtag #SIKH was 'mistakenly' blocked on its global platforms.
There was a major outcry of censorship from the Sikh community week as for almost three months after Facebook and Instagram blocked the Sikh hashtag in March, ahead of the 1984 Sikh Genocide remembrance...
A social media promotional poster which attempting to celebrate the city's diverse communities featuring only white staff, has outraged community representatives in the city.
It was part of a #TogetherBradfordCan campaign to help the area recover from the Coronavirus lockdown.
Amid the row, Bradford Council have removed the promotional poster which...
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Safety is at the heart of business thinking. Unless people feel safe, employees won’t return, customers will stay away and the restart will falter, harming livelihoods and public services.
Now new ‘COVID-19 secure’ guidelines are available to UK employers to help them get...
