Detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command continue to investigate after a 14-year-old boy was struck by a car and then fatally stabbed in Leyton in what police are treating as a targeted attack.
A crime scene remains in place and police are appealing for information and witnesses including anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
Chief Superintendent Richard Tucker...
#TriJanuary marks six months to go until World Triathlon Series heads to Britain
With six months to go until the prestigious AJ Bell World Triathlon Leeds and Accenture World Triathlon Mixed Relay Nottingham arrive on British soil, British Triathlon is encouraging the nation to get active via swim, bike and run; whatever way they wish.
Tri January is designed to invite...
There are many reasons why a child or young person may feel that they are no longer safe in their home country - war, oppression and civil unrest can create situations in which many children may fear for their lives.
Many have experienced significant trauma which forced them to flee from their home, including living through war; imprisonment and in...
A Leeds engineer has been awarded membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the oldest professional engineering association in the world.
Zeeshan Arif, from Moortown studied Civil and Structural Engineering at the University of Leeds and currently works as an engineer at WSP.
He was involved in the preliminary design for the A19/A1058 Coast Road in Newcastle and was presented...
Bats, Balls and Bradford Girls follows the first British all-Asian girls’ cricket team over the 2018 summer holidays as they train for their last ever tournament together.
The team started at a school in Bradford four years ago when the girls’ only experience of cricket was their dads and brothers watching it on the TV. In spite of this, they...
McLaren has lifted the lid on its new 212mph 720S Spider.
A drop-top version of the 720S Coupe, the Spider matches the hardtop’s performance figures. It’s capable of hitting 60mph in just 2.7 seconds and can reach a top speed of 212mph with the roof raised, or 202mph with it lowered.
Drive comes courtesy of a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine with...
Jagdiep Dhonsi, Amrin Mirza and Shirina Ali have been sentenced at Southwark Crown court for their involvement in the illegal supply of potentially dangerous prescription-only medicines.
Dhonsi was sentenced to 38 months imprisonment, Mirza to 18 months imprisonment, and Ali to 9 months imprisonment for their roles in the crimes.
Following a complex investigation, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency...
At Canary Wharf station, in the heart of the financial district, international humanitarian charity, Penny Appeal unveiled 5 life-size ice statues symbolising homeless families to promote their winter campaign.
The frozen family depict the plight of the 140* families who become homeless every day, and the 900* children who become homeless every month, right here in the UK.
The Rt Revd...
A well-renowned award-winning Asian luxury perfumery which boasts the largest global collection of elite Oud perfume products, has opened it’s third store now in Leeds City Centre.
Scent Salim, brainchild of Ilyas Salim who holds a Masters degree in Islamic Sciences, fell in love with fragrances as a child and knew he wanted to work with them. His new store...
Eighteen-year-old Emirati racing driver Amna Al Qubaisi became the first Arab woman to take part in a Formula E test and hopes her participation will increase interest in the sport from the Middle East.
The teenager, who is the first-ever female Emirati racing driver, joined a who’s who of female racing talent on the street circuit of Ad Diriyah in...
India’s most prominent designer and couturier, Sabyasachi Mukherjee, will be taking part in a conversation with Berni Yates, Central St Martins at the UK’s leading, South Asian high fashion, bridal and beauty extravaganza, Aashni + Co Wedding Show in January 2019.
The talk will comprise a discussion of Sabyasachi’s India Revival project, that pays homage to the traditional craftsmanship, embroidery...
An easement is a specific legal right held over someone else’s land. Most commonly easements are encountered in the form of rights of way, rights to use utilities leading over neighbouring land, rights to light or perhaps rights to use a communal space such as a garden.
In the recent case of Regency v Diamond the Supreme Court was asked...
A much-admired Bradford businessman has spoken of his nightmare ordeal of trying to battle off gunned robbers, who made away with a bag carrying over £7000 cash.
Jas Maharaja, a clothing industry icon in the city for over 40-years and supporter of numerous multi-faith causes and charities, became the victim of the terrifying robbery as he was leaving his business...
Remember your ambulance service is for life-threatening emergencies – Please use it appropriately!
Would you call 999 for a sick animal, sore knee or if you are a bit drunk and mistakenly think you can get a lift home in an ambulance?
Unfortunately some people do. But while Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust (YAS) is dealing with inappropriate 999 calls, it...
Manjaros, fast-becoming the favourite place to catch a glimpse of celebrities, recently had none other than former WBO middleweight world champ Chris Eubank visit the Middlesborough branch for a meal.
Manjaros is renowned for its sensational food and famous blend of African and Caribbean flavours. Branches are in Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Manchester, Preston, Birmingham, London, Newcastle, Glasgow and Middlesborough.
Visit Manjaros...
Detectives from the Met’s West Area Command Unit investigating a series of frauds are releasing an e-fit of a man they want to trace.
The suspect has operated under the guise of ‘Sam’ and ‘Hussein’ or ‘Husseyin’ and has preyed on vulnerable people who have been taken in by his charm, professional demeanour and smart clothing and have subsequently been...
The marketing team at Bradford College has scooped a top industry award.
The team was named Marketing Team of the Year at the FE First Awards 2018.
Organised by the College Marketing Network, The awards celebrate the best in college marketing from all over the country and the Bradford College team won gold in its category.
The judges were impressed with the...
A man has been convicted of fraud offences after claiming more than £30,000 in accommodation and financial assistance intended for the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire.
Abolaji Onafuye, 54 of Gorleston Street, W14 was found guilty on Tuesday, 11 December of two counts of fraud by false representation at Isleworth Crown Court.
During the seven-day trial, the court heard that...
The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Zafar Ali is inviting everyone to join him for this year's Annual Carol Service for the City.
The special carol service will take place at Bradford Cathedral on Monday 17 December at 6pm.
The Very Reverend Jerry Lepine, The Dean of Bradford, will be leading the service.
Carols and hymns will be sung by the Bradford...
A remarkable young 12-year-old who’s been playing cricket for five years, winning numerous trophies, says her biggest dream is to represent England in the national Women’s Cricket Team.
Rhia Sedha from Leeds, first fell in love with playing cricket in the back garden with her dad, Deepak, at the tender age of five-years-old. By the time she was seven and...
