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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...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiYZCBZp3Rg 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...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gWbNcgZFM0 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.
Bradford’s own Nazim Ali – widely recognised as one of the region’s most dedicated community champions – has been honoured with his fifth national accolade at the National Ethnicity Awards 2025. Held at London’s Marriott Grosvenor Square, Nazim received the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Communities’ award; a category that celebrates...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PZF3Y0B8u4 Following its record-breaking success in Pakistan, Deemak, Pakistan’s highest-grossing horror film of all time, is set for a global release this fall. The supernatural thriller will open in cinemas internationally on October 17, 2025. Its theatrical release in Pakistan opened to record-breaking box office numbers, positioning Deemak as...
Film: They Do Not Exist Hyde Park Picture House hosts a groundbreaking day exploring the lost cinema of the Palestine Film Unit. Archival clips unseen for nearly 50 years will be screened in Leeds on Saturday, 18th October, as Hyde Park Picture House presents "Militant Palestinian Cinema… In a Day"...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PZF3Y0B8u4 When Deemak opened in cinemas across Pakistan, few expected the supernatural thriller to become a full-blown cultural phenomenon. Within days, it shattered box-office records, earning PKR 17.5 Crores — an unprecedented figure for a Pakistani horror film — and ignited conversations about the power of home-grown storytelling to challenge both Bollywood...
Yorkshire is gearing up for one of the most glittering nights in its business calendar as the Business Power Awards 2025 prepare to honour some of Yorkshire’s most inspiring entrepreneurs, change-makers, and community leaders. The black-tie gala, taking place on Sunday 12th October at Cedar Court Hotel, marks a...

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