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Watershed Moment: Adeeba Malik CBE to become first woman of South Asian heritage as Lord-Lieutenant
The appointment of Professor Adeeba Malik CBE DL as the next Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire marks a turning point for one of the oldest offices in Britain.
When she formally takes up the role in December, she will become the first woman of South Asian heritage to serve as...
Tickets are limited. Scan the QR code on the poster and book now to secure your seat on this unforgettable culinary journey.
All aboard for one of the signature highlights of the World Curry Festival 2025 is the ‘Steam & Spice Dining Experience’, rolling out on Saturday 27th September.
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Dr Arathyram Ramachandra Kurup Sasikala, Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering at the Institute of Health at the University of Bradford, in the lab, holding a vial containing piezoelectric gel. (Credit: University of Bradford)
A Bradford academic has been awarded a staggering £2.2 million to develop groundbreaking “batteryless” implants that could heal broken bones...
The qawwali group, led by Rizwan and Muazzam Ali Khan, will showcase their new album, At the Feet of the Beloved, as well as playing the UK premiere of performances from Chain of Light, the lost Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan album which was first released last year; discovered 34 years after it...
Cinema For Gaza announces a one-off fundraising event in aid of Medical Aid For Palestinians, led by Ambika Mod, Daisy Ridley, Jameela Jamil, and hosted by Nish Kumar.
On Sunday, 12th October, join us for a twist on a classic as C4G presents a table read of Jane...
Aabeer Gulaal is an ambitious romantic drama that attempts to blend poetic storytelling with visually striking frames. Farad Khan makes a strong impression in the lead role, carrying his character with quiet intensity, while Vaani Kapoor adds warmth and grace to the screen. Their chemistry is understated rather than explosive, which suits...
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Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari trailer promises the grandest family entertainer this Dussehra
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The wait is finally over! The much-anticipated trailer of Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari has been unveiled, and it’s nothing short of a grand celebration of love, laughter, and the magic of family entertainment.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of a big fat Indian wedding, the trailer gives...
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18th Humanitarian Mission: Fundraising hero, Nazim Ali, delivers lifeline to Palestinian refugees in Egypt
Bradford community champion, Nazim Ali, has returned from his 18th humanitarian mission, helping deliver vital aid to displaced Palestinian families in Egypt.
Between 27–31 August, Nazim travelled with a 15-strong UK team to Cairo and Giza as part of a deployment organised by Watford-based Hayaat Welfare Trust.
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Legendary & Capcom’s Street Fighter film hits theaters October 2026 with Paramount Pictures
ROUND ONE….FIGHT!!....Legendary Pictures and Capcom’s live-action adaptation of the iconic video game franchise Street Fighter, which is filmed for IMAX®, will punch into theaters in October 2026. This will be the first film to be released through Legendary's new global distribution deal with Paramount Pictures.
Currently in production, the...
It was birdies, bunkers, and a whole lot of heart as Yorkshire children’s cancer charity Candlelighters teed off its first-ever corporate Golf Day - raising an impressive £11,000 to support families affected by childhood cancer.
The event, held at Leeds Golf Centre during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, saw 20...
A new exhibition at the British Museum, Ancient India: living traditions, will consider the origins of three major world religions through the emergence of early India's sacred art, exploring the enduring devotional practices of today. For the first time, thousands of years of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain religious imagery will be brought together...
Solicitor Sarah Khan-Bashir MBE warns that the reality is stark: £360,000 is a drop in the ocean. With SQE1 alone costing £1,934 and SQE2 nearly £3,000, the grant will barely scratch the surface. At best, around 190 candidates might see one exam fee covered, leaving resits and the second stage entirely unaffordable for many.
The riders - Zubair Raje, Nadim Latif, Gavin Cunningham, Akef Akbar, Wakash Waheed, Amer Hittini, Muftah Mohamed, and Mohamed Mashaal - covered the distance in just four days, averaging 100-miles per day
A team of eight cyclists have completed a gruelling 400-mile journey from Aberdeen to Dewsbury to raise funds and awareness for...
Seven years back, in a modest atelier humming with heritage and hushed devotion, an unassuming blend emerged.
It began not with the fanfare of ambition but the quiet curiosity of family ties - the first foray into the perfumery world, side by side with a brother, in the ancient...
More than 1,800 actors, producers and entertainers, including several Hollywood stars, have pledged not to collaborate with Israeli film institutions they accuse of enabling Israel’s treatment of Palestinians.
The statement, released Monday 8th September, comes amid mounting international outrage over the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, where Israel’s military offensive...
71-year-old Ronald Lord
A pensioner who tried to smuggle cocaine worth more than £600,000 into the UK hidden in his mobility scooter has been jailed for six years.
National Crime Agency officers began investigating 71-year-old Ronald Lord, from Montreal in Canada, after he was stopped at Gatwick Airport on 7...
BACK DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND and now at the iconic new venue, Soho Theatre Walthamstow.
Fierce, funny, and hilariously frank, Poppy and Rubina aren’t afraid to tackle the burning issues (literally – looking at you, Jolen bleach) of being a woman.
In this laugh-out-loud, moving show,...
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Aabeer Gulaal starring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor releases worldwide in theatres (except India) on 12th September, 2025. What does heartbreak sound like? It sounds like Doriyan — a haunting, soulful ballad that lingers long after the music fades. From Aabeer Gulaal, starring the charismatic Fawad Khan and the radiant Vaani Kapoor, Doriyan gives voice to...
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“It gave me the confidence to be a journalist”: how a scholarship changed a Salford student’s life
When Fazeela Munshi talks about the moment she found out she had been awarded the Asian Media Awards Scholarship, her voice still carries disbelief.
“I was definitely shocked,” she says. “I had no savings. I had nothing. I didn’t even think I’d get it. But then the email came...
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GASTRO-DIPLOMACY: The World Curry Festival returns for Bradford 2025 with a two-week celebration of food, heritage and community
Britain’s epicentre of curry will once again place food at the heart of its cultural identity this September, as the World Curry Festival returns with a sensational two-week programme celebrating cuisine, heritage and community as part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.
Founded in 2008 by Bradford entrepreneur...

























