YEMEN’S CRISIS: 13 million people in starvation as the globe looks on at “world’s worst famine in 100 years”
“It’s estimated that 130 children under the age of five are dying every day”
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has expressed outrage at the “unconscionable toll” that the escalation of hostilities in Al Hodeidah was taking on an already “deeply frightened and...
One in three pet owners have been alerted to danger - by their furry friends, according to a study.
Researchers who polled 2,000 pet owners found their animals have warned them of hazards including fires and carbon monoxide leaks.
One in 10 even claimed their much-loved cat or dog has directly saved their life or the life of someone they know.
The...
Sheffield Central MP Paul Blomfield has welcomed a U-turn by the Home Office over its decision to impose a four year pay freeze on security guards in its Visa and Immigration Offices at Vulcan House in Sheffield.
The decision followed a campaign by the five local Labour MPs, coordinated by Mr Blomfield, and the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union.
The...
A desire to share knowledge and create support networks for women like herself, inspired OU Honorary Graduate Najma Khalid to create a community scheme which is still flourishing seven years after its inception.
Najma received an Honorary Masters at the OU's Manchester degree ceremony, in front of a packed audience at Bridgewater Hall.
The award recognises Najma's work in setting up...
United Nations NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief hosted an event where they took stock of religious freedom as overall human rights indicator.
Non-Governmental Organisations Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief at the United Nations hosted an event on the importance of the freedom of religion acting as an overall indicator of human rights protections.
United Nations Special...
A team of eight volunteers, met the organisers of the Homeless Hampers in Leeds city centre armed with food to be given out the homeless of Leeds.
As part of Sewa Day this year project leader Bhagy Mistry coordinated the event by getting chicken biryani made by Aagrah midpoint restaurant, who did the 100 portions at a cost of just...
The latest, heartfelt and captivating drama from Leeds based director Mohamed Al-Daradji and producers Human Film has been selected as the official Iraqi contender for the Oscars.
Al-Daradji’s female suicide bomber drama ‘The Journey’ has been submitted in the foreign-language Oscar race.
The film, which is set entirely in and around Baghdad train station on a night in December 2006, premiered...
Managing Director Jasbir Wouhra of East End Foods Plc, yet again, arranged two musical events this year in aid of charities, raising over £32,000 for flood victims and children's hospices.
The first event was at the University of Birmingham on 25th August 2018, to raise money for the Acorn Children’s Hospice in Birmingham. The children's charity provides vital care for life-limited...
By Georgia Hanias
The current climate of economic uncertainty, Brexit fears and financial market fluctuations has triggered demand for gold in the run up to Diwali. With the festivities upon us and the forthcoming wedding season the demand for gold can have you thinking about the best way to invest.
The tradition of buying gold jewellery around Asian holidays is as...
Pakistan has always been a focus of attention because of its strategic geographical position it’s huge natural resources and its talented human capital.
However this immense potential has largely been squandered due to corruption and flaws in the infrastructure of the country.
Now the new government of Pakistan, under the charismatic leadership of Imran Khan, has given the nation and the...
70% of Muslims have experienced religion-based prejudice in the last year.
Around a third of British adults feel efforts to provide equal opportunities have gone ‘too far’ in the cases of immigrants (37%) and Muslims (33%).
Around one-fifth of respondents said they would feel uncomfortable if either an immigrant or a Muslim person lived next door (19% and...
Young people from across Bradford will get the chance to watch world-class drama when the internationally-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) performs especially for them.
The RSC will visit Bradford College on Monday, 3rd December to give local school children a first taste of Shakespeare with a performance of The Comedy of Errors.
Two performances of the comedy, adapted to suit seven...
Bradford was named early this year as the worst hot spot in the country for fly tipping and students at Bradford University are rolling up their sleeves to organise a community litter picking session in Seymour Park in BD3, on Friday 26 October.
Yorkshire students from Bradford and York are set to raise thousands of pounds for children and orphans...
Lord Patel of Bradford, recently appointed chair of Social Work England, will be at the University of Bradford next month to talk about his vision for the new regulatory body.
He will deliver a lecture, the Future of Social Work England, in the University’s Great Hall on Friday 2nd November 2018 at 10.45am.
The lecture will be followed by a question...
As 'Tommy Robinson' (real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon)'s case was referred to the Attorney General today, an assortment of far-right and fascist groups gathered outside the Old Bailey to hear Yaxley-Lennon speak from a stage constructed outside the court. UKIP leader Gerrard Batten also spoke at the event.
Far-right groups, funded and supported by international figures such as Steve Bannon and...
The terms “without prejudice” and “subject to contract” can often be found in legal correspondence or documents but what do they actually mean and what is their legal significance?
“Without Prejudice”
Generally, statements which are made in an attempt to settle a dispute are “without prejudice” and as such they cannot be referred to in court proceedings as evidence. Any form...
Woman of substance: “I’m not going to let a heart attack stop me”
A devoted and tireless charity fundraiser from Leeds says that despite having a heart attack she’s determined to fulfil the obligation that she’s made to a children’s cancer charity.
Rifhat Malik, an Ambassador for Give a Gift - a charity in it’s fourth year now, has led her team...
A 43-year-old predator who took advantage of a young woman in need of money and raped her has been jailed for nine years.
Javad Mahdavi-Afshord admitted to one count of rape and one count of digital penetration Isleworth Crown Court.
He first took advantage of the 19-year-old victim in 2015, when she was abroad and came into financial difficulties. Mahdavi-Afshord gave...
Hardworking people on low incomes are set to benefit from a new Government savings account that offers a 50% bonus.
Help to Save will reward savers with an extra 50p for every £1 saved, meaning over 4 years a maximum saving of £2,400 would result in an overall bonus of £1,200.
The launch of the new account follows an eight-month trial,...
Hajj tours are big business - it’s a multi-million pound industry.
Every year, 25,000 British Muslims join the 2.5 million others who travel to Mecca for Hajj Pilgrimage and it can cost between £3,000 to £5,000 each to get there, often a lifetime of savings for many.
Stories of many who have fallen foul of unscrupulous operators selling package tours to...
