Pakistan has suspended the release of an award-winning film, after an Islamist political party objected to its portrayal of a struggling cleric.
The Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) said the film "might lead to deviate from Islam and the prophet", with officials warning screening it could lead to unrest.
‘Zindagi Tamasha’ (Circus...
A team of professional consultants with an ambition to help shape the future, say they can help small businesses navigate through their day-to-day challenges.
Author and business consultant Rashid Ullah, has spend the last few years working predominantly with corporate clients.
Now, along...
Aston Martin has confirmed its entry for the 2020 Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC).
It will be the first time in the series’ history that the British sportscar manufacturer will compete in the highest level of GT3 competition on some of the world’s most iconic circuits.
By Khalil Alam
Boxer Kid Galahad hopes to be back to winning ways after his controversial loss to Leeds boxer and IBF World Champion Josh Warrington, last time out.
Kid Galahad vs Josh Warrington (June 2019)
However, any boxing doubters should be reminded that he...
What are the qualities needed to be a successful school leader?
Far from being clones enslaved by professional orthodoxy, the best headteachers run their schools through conviction and often sheer personality.
And it seems that Kirklees top primary school has just that.
NHS North Kirklees CCG has announced the appointment of Dr Khalid Naeem as their new clinical chair of the governing body from 1st May 2020.
The 27 GP practices in the area serve a population of approximately 191,600 registered patients across an area including Dewsbury, Batley, Mirfield and Cleckheaton.
With over 110 million YouTube hits and sell out stand-up tours, British-Pakistani internet comedian Humza’s hugely popular ‘Diary of a Badman’ AKA DOABM, freely discusses taboos, stereotypes, arranged marriage, attitudes to women and racism.
Now, the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command (CTC) has collaborated with Humza Arshad to produce a hard-hitting film, ‘HATE’ to protect...
The Mail on Sunday has agreed to pay substantial damages to a junior minicab licensing officer after it falsely accused him of acting as a “fixer” for paedophile taxi drivers in Rochdale.
Wajed Iqbal, 44, said the grave allegations in the Mail on Sunday in 2017, ruined his life. They destroyed his reputation, led...
Upset Hindus have urged a north west England apparel firm to withdraw its Lord Ganesha boots and apologise
Irton Holmrook, based in Cumbria, was told to withdraw the Utopik branded boots, which feature images of the Hindu deity Ganesha. Hindu leaders have called it “highly inappropriate”.
At least 98,500 new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will be registered in the UK in 2020, according to figures from DriveElectric, one of the UK’s leading electric vehicle leasing companies.
This figure represents a significant increase from 37,850 registered in the UK in 2019. This will mean a 260% rise for BEV registrations in...
Iran has executed a notorious drug kingpin nicknamed the 'Crocodile of the Persian Gulf' and his smuggling ring dismantled.
He was arrested during a sting operation while transferring more than 100 tonnes of drugs in international waters, officials said.
The 36-year-old ringleader, only identified...
Bobby Vanzie, a former British and Commonwealth lightweight champion has just opened a new Vanzie's Boxing Academy right in the in the heart of the city he was born in.
Bobby "Viper" Vanzie was born and raised in Bradford and is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1994...
Aston Martin has confirmed its entry for the epic 2020 Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC).
It will be the first time in the series’ history that the British sportscar manufacturer will compete in the highest level of GT3 competition on some of the world’s most iconic circuits.
Amanda Holden, Anita Rani and Michelle Keegan are backing a new British Red Cross campaign as the charity kicks off its 150th year.
The campaign, ‘It starts with her’, is encouraging women in the UK to change the lives of women in Barishal, Bangladesh, one of the most disaster-prone places on the planet, simply...
The Football Association (The FA) is set to visit eight cities across England to connect with Asian communities and discuss growing Asian participation throughout grassroots football.
After a successful first phase, The FA consulted with 500 people from Asian communities across the country in 2018 and 2019, using their personal experiences and feedback to...
A brand new awards scheme will recognise young people aged 16-30 who have overcome deprivation and disadvantage to make their way in the world.
The Yorkshire Asian Young Achievers Awards – known as The YAYAs – is open to any young person of South Asian heritage (Pakistani, Indian, Bangladeshi etc) who was born in,...
A second Chinese city will go into lockdown in an effort to control the spread of a new contagious virus that has left 17 dead and affected hundreds in the country.
As the World Health Organisation (WHO) emergency committee debates whether or not to declare a "global emergency" over the new virus, it's...
After dropping a handful of peppy soulful songs, Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor send a message for Asian Express readers.
Watch their special Asian Express video message:
https://youtu.be/16DHpwmLNkA
The bollywood sensational pair will be seen in the film 'Street Dancer 3D', which has been making...
Apparently a third of us are self-confessed 'night owls'.
Researchers who explored the sleeping habits of 2,000 UK adults found this proportion of the population function better late at night than they do first thing in the morning.
Common traits of night owls include having to set multiple alarms in the...
The Personal History of David Copperfield
Cast: Dev Patel, Tilda Swinton, Hugh Laurie, Peter Capaldi, Ben Whishaw, Paul Whitehouse and Gwendoline Christie
Director: Armando Iannucci
Cert: PG
Release date: 24/01/20
Synopsis
