World-famous Indian pop star, Daler Mehndi, has been sentenced to two years in prison for smuggling migrants abroad.
He’s sung several Bollywood films, but is best known for his bhangra pop and created a whole new genre inspired by the traditional Punjabi music.
Mehndi along with six associates were accused in 2003 of swindling people of large sums of money by...
A 21-year Nursing student was left shaking after she opened an envelope containing the appalling ‘Punish a Muslim Day, April 3, 2018’ letter at her home in Rooley Avenue, Bradford.
Zainab Ashfaq, niece of Ali Baba Carpets owners opened the white envelope, which was stacked up amongst the family’s post over the last couple of days. It bore the home...
McLaren Special Operations (MSO), the bespoke division of McLaren Automotive, is extending its Sports Series offering with the 570GT MSO Black Collection.
Featuring new MSO Bespoke Carbon Black exterior paint, as well as an MSO Defined Titanium SuperSports Exhaust and Sport Pack dynamic handling package to further amplify its sporty character, the collection is limited to only 100 examples globally....
“It was a witch hunt…”
INNOCENT: Former Lord Mayor of Bradford acquitted of all allegations of misconduct
“His crooked friends harassed and bullied me relentlessly…”
The woman who made national headlines when she became Britain’s first female Muslim Lord Mayor in 2011, only then to be tarnished with depraved allegations of public misconduct whilst in office, has been vindicated by her acquittal.
Naveeda...
Thousands of people are expected to march through Central London, Glasgow and Cardiff this Saturday 17th March in a show of unity against the rise in racism, Islamophobia and anti-Semitism and in support of refugee and migrant rights.
The March Against Racism, which marks United Nations International Anti-Racism Day, is part of a series of demonstrations taking place in cities...
In English law there are three basic elements in the formation of a contract. Firstly, the parties must have reached an agreement - there must have been an offer by one party which has been accepted by the other; secondly, both parties must have provided valuable consideration; and thirdly, there must have been an intention by the parties to...
The Bradford District Economic Strategy has been unveiling an ambition for Bradford to become the UK’s fastest growing economy over the next decade.
Economic Strategy sets out Bradford’s ambition to be the UK’s fastest growing economy over the coming decade, by increasing the number of productive businesses and supporting young and enterprising people to innovate, invest and build fulfilling lives...
The winners of the first Asian Restaurant Awards were announced at a glittering awards ceremony, held at the Manchester Hilton, on Monday 5th March.
The evening, attended by over 500 leading restaurateurs, chefs, food journalists and VIP guests, was hosted by TV news presenter and BBC World Service news anchor, Barbita Sharma.
The shortlist, was determined by over 100,00 votes from...
India is still trying to come to terms with the death of Sridevi, India's first female superstar, as she was popularly called.
A prayer meeting was held for the actress, by her family, in Chennai, on Sunday evening. Several members of the film fraternity attended the meeting, including Suriya, Prabhu Deva, Jyotika and Raadika Sarath Kumarand Lata Rajinikanth.
Sridevi's husband, producer...
Byline: Imam Qari Asim MBE
International Women’s Day is incredibly important this year because we have come to realise that we must live the values of this day on every other day of the year. Men have a responsibility to take part in today’s conversation, and have a responsibility to do what they can to further women’s rights. It is...
Women are celebrating women at an awards ceremony supported and hosted by Shri Virendra Sharma MP Southall and Ealing, Chairman Indo -British All Parliamentary Party Group.
Inspiring India Women (IIW) have finalised winners from 13 categories and will gather to celebrate their achievements at the Houses of Parliament. The women are a selection of everyday-inspirers to women who’ve smashed stereotypes...
Criminal kingpins have been counting the cost across Yorkshire and Humber after being stung for over £109-million in a decade of POCA confiscations.
Financial investigators at West Yorkshire Police and the Regional Asset Recovery Team (RART) have truly made sure crime doesn’t pay after ten years of recovering criminal assets to reinvest in the fight against crime.
In the latest confiscation...
Voters are overwhelmingly opposed to any new appointments to the House of Lords, according to new BMG Research polling.
60% of those with a view oppose the mooted appointments – compared to just 9% who support them, according to the poll for the Electoral Reform Society.
59% of Conservatives with a view are against the new peerages, as well as 63%...
Drivers are being urged to be prepared before setting out on journeys after Highways England issued a severe weather alert for tomorrow (Tuesday) in the North East, Yorkshire, the Midlands, East and South East.
With snow forecast throughout the week, Highways England’s gritting teams will be working around the clock to treat roads and keep traffic moving.
An amber ‘be prepared’...
Dr Jason Wouhra, IoD West Midlands Chairman, has been invested with an OBE for services to Business and International Trade by His Royal Highness Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales.
Dr Wouhra, who was 39 when he received news of his award, is a Director and Company Secretary of East End Foods plc, and said he was “delighted, honoured and...
Despite not being able to swim PC Mohammed Nadeem dived into a river to save drowning man in freezing water
PC Mohammed Nadeem is being hailed a hero after he risked his own life by leaping into freezing water, despite not being a swimmer, to rescue a man who had fallen into a river.
Nadeem said he "just had to go...
Finally, a quality Indian restaurant has opened in Guiseley bringing an air of spicy love to the locals and beyond.
Over a hundred guests joined the celebratory grand launch last week of Mumbai Village. Local businesses attended to explore the restaurant’s culinary skills all to the beat of traditional dhol musicians.
The new exciting restaurant has a wide range of...
Renowned food brand MyLahore opened its newest yummy food site on Kirkstall Road, Leeds on Thursday 8th February.
The shiny new restaurant, with room for over 150 guests and a private dining area for 100 people upgrades and reinstates MyLahore’s much-loved presence in Leeds from it’s former Burley Road site.
And if the raving reviews are anything to go by, MyLahore’s...
As of 6th April 2018, a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) will come into effect in the UK. It is believed this measure will help target population obesity, particularly among younger adults, and reduce the adverse health and cost burdens of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.
Sugar is known to contribute to obesity epidemic, due to low satiety and stimulate...
After a tremendous amateur career, which includes winning silver at the commonwealth games, boxing in the olympics and winning numerous other tournaments, Qais Kezz Ashfaq makes his professional debut.
After being in Great Britain’s largest Olympic boxing squad since 2010 for eight years and a stellar career in the senior amateur divisions, 24-year-old Kezz makes his debut as a pro...
