The restriction on mourners from entering crematoria buildings is to be lifted on funerals due to take place in Bradford from 8 June. The total number of mourners allowed to attend cremations and burials is to increase from 10 to 20.
Bradford Council originally imposed the prohibitions to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (Covid...
Health secretary Matt Hancock said the government will “look at” any fines incurred by families who travelled for childcare purposes during the coronavirus lockdown.
Hancock was responding to a public question in Tuesday’s COVID-19 Downing Street briefing, which came in the wake of the Dominic Cummings controversy.
The prime minister’s aide...
Hundreds of Muslim worshippers gathered together for Eid prayers in an Ikea car park in Germany, in the most awe-inspiring socially-distanced COVID-19 moment to date.
Drone footage from the gathering on Sunday 24 May in Wetzlar, near Frankfurt, shows 700 worshippers praying together from a safe distance, using parking spaces and lanes to ensure...
Police have said that a 19-year-old law student tragically killed in a shooting in Blackburn was an innocent victim.
Aya Hachem, was gunned down whilst shopping with her family on Sunday 17th May.
The teenager was hit by one of several shots fired from a passing car as she walked to...
Actor Sanjay Dutt believes that this is the perfect time to invest in self-growth and relax. But he hasn't completely taken a break from work amidst the ongoing coronavirus lockdown. He says he is enjoying reading some very exciting scripts.
Sanjay reveals he’s been going through a multitude of scripts.
“The...
‘The Big Curry Night In’ initiative encourages the general public to order a curry from their local restaurant or prepare their own curry at home in celebration of the nation’s favourite take away meal.
This is a unique opportunity for the nation to come together to support the struggling hospitality industry in the...
Byline: Luke Patel
In a landmark judgment the Supreme Court has ruled that WM Morrisons Supermarket Plc is not vicariously liable for a massive data breach.
In 2013, Mr Skelton, a senior auditor of Morrisons, published personal details of almost 100,000 Morrisons’ employees online, including names, contact details, bank account...
The Bradford Hindu Council (BHC) has been delivering home made food parcels for support workers at Hollybank Trust.
The trust, based in in Mirfield, is a purpose built residential homes which provides care for around 100 adults and children with profound and multiple learning disabilities.
With care workers working round the...
A man fractured by society turned his life around by building an influential following on social media. He says the secret to success is believing in yourself.
Aneece Malik from Manchester was born to a guarded Kashmiri household.
His life whilst growing up in Bury was that akin to most...
Bradford’s ‘Ramadan Runner’ has completed his seventh consecutive 10k annual run, achieving a jaw-dropping £250,000 milestone fundraising figure.
Nazim Ali took on the physically daunting task of running 10,000 kilometres (6.2 miles) all whilst fasting. This year was particularly challenging as the summer-time fast was 18-hours long, and he was also nursing a hamstring...
The message of celebrating Eid al-Fitr at home during the pandemic couldn’t be a bigger religious obligation upon Muslims than ever before.
Traditionally Eid is a huge warm and loving communal celebration filled with festive food, family and friends.
Normally Muslims would be thronging at mosques and households abuzz with...
COVID-19 patient Khurram Khan got the best birthday present he could wish for - going home from hospital with his family after spending almost three weeks in intensive care (ICU) at Bradford Royal Infirmary (BRI), one week of which he was in a coma on a ventilator.
Khurram, who lives in Clayton, Bradford, is...
Last week the Government announced that some year groups - Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 - will be able to return to school from 1st June at the earliest.
But Councillor Imran Khan, Bradford Council’s portfolio holder for education, employment and skills has said the Council will not force parents to send...
An online talk and fitness sessions series featuring professional and well-known footballers who share their experiences of playing and fasting, is a welcome release for youngsters.
Birmingham's Ramadan Midnight Football League was forced to find an alternative way of continuing to keep players and sport enthusiasts busy at home due to the coronavirus pandemic...
Councillor Jonathan Pryor, Leeds City Council executive member for learning, skills, employment and equality, said:
“Last week, the Government declared which year group cohorts (Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 6) can return to school from June 1 at the earliest, joining those pupils who have been eligible to attend school throughout the past...
Byline: Imam Qari Asim, Chair Mosques & Imams National Advisory Board
"Muslims have had to make a lot of spiritual sacrifices during Ramadan and that will continue on Eid, the day of celebration that marks the end of the month of Ramadan
Muslims in Leeds have shown great fortitude and...
Desperate calls for help from vulnerable families soar as the Covid-19 pandemic continues.
For many asylum seeking families with no access to public funds, the struggle to feed themselves during the coronavirus crisis has become more difficult than ever before.
Now Islamic Relief UK is supporting local Leeds-based charity Give a...
Anyone seeking to understand the Holy Quran through English translations can relate to the complexities that arise.
Due to the sacred nature of the Quran and the classical form of the Arabic language, all translation attempts are considered interpretations of the meanings, rather than an actual translation of the holy text.
The congregation (sangat) of the Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara has donated an incredible £40,400 to Bradford Hospitals’ Charity’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Fund to help medics in the fight against Covid-19.
Bradford Hospitals’ Charity – the charitable arm of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – will use the donation to fund additional equipment...
A Bradford man, hailed the ‘Ramadan Runner’ is ready for his seventh consecutive 10k annual run during the month of Ramadan.
Nazim Ali, will be taking on the physically daunting task of running 10,000 kilometres (6.2 miles) all whilst fasting for 18-hours. His run will take place on Sunday 17th May as part of...
