Disproportionately high number of people from black and ethnic minority backgrounds in low-paid work
The ethnic pay gap in Britain remains unacceptably high, with the median wage for white groups £16.23 per hour, compared to £13.46 per hour for all black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) groups.
Moreover, 46 per cent of Bangladeshi and Pakistani workers and 35 per cent of...
A new Yorkshire centre which will improve the health and wellbeing of children, the elderly – and the safety of patients in hospitals and clinics, has taken another step forward with the submission of building plans for approval.
The Wolfson Centre for Applied Healthcare Research, to be established at Bradford Royal Infirmary, brings together researchers from the Universities of Leeds...
More than 80 voluntary and community sector (VCS) representatives from West Yorkshire and Harrogate, including MacMillan, Age UK, Action on Hearing Loss, Carers Leeds, Yorkshire Sports Foundation, Alzheimer’s Society and Dementia UK, attended the first of a series of partnership events in Bradford on Monday (November 6).
The purpose of the event was to help them find out more about...
The evening is an opportunity for current Year 11 school pupils and their parents or carers to gain useful advice on choosing the right A Levels and GCSEs for the next academic year, talk to tutors and current students, discover how college differs from secondary school and participate in hands-in activities.
The Sixth Form Centre, based in the state-of-the-art £50m...
Around 9,000 women continue to smoke while pregnant, with rates for smoking in pregnancy varying from 11% to 23.5%
Every year 62,000 people in the Yorkshire and Humber end up in hospital due to smoking attributable conditions
One in every four patients in hospital are smokers
Through the CQUIN scheme, from 2018 additional funding will be available to...
Emirates Airlines are offering special reduced rates to India, Pakistan and Bangladesh
Having launched on Thursday 26th and running until Monday 6th November 2017, Emirates sale is offering incredible prices on fares to India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, making it easier to meet family and friends in time for winter.
The sale includes Economy Class fares from London Gatwick to Mumbai (from...
British Legion stall in Kirkstall Market continues to do good work in remembering all religions who sacrificed in the World Wars
Every November we remember those who lost their lives for us in war, so we could be where we are today, people wear poppies a symbolic gesture of gratitude to those who fought for us.
Poppies are used in many...
Bradford Council has launched a major new initiative which supports children and young people in care or on the edge of care.
Launching the initiative on Thursday 2nd November at a special event involving young people, social care professionals, was opened by Robert Goodwill MP, Minister of State for Children and Families.
The initiative, called B Positive Pathways, will work to...
Cast: Penelope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Daisy Ridley and Josh Gad
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Cert: 12A
Release Date: 03/11/2017
Paediatric intensive care units in the UK and Ireland were operating under increased pressure as they coped with rising numbers of patients and a lack of specialist nurses, according to the latest audit of services.
Many units failed to meet the minimum nursing levels recommended by the UK Paediatric Intensive Care Society.
Despite the pressures, only a small number of children...
A £1 million fund for organisations and communities wanting to support refugees coming to the UK opened for bids on Wednesday 1st November.
The fund is for the Community Sponsorship scheme, which enables community groups to take on the rewarding role of welcoming and supporting refuge families in the UK. Sponsor groups can include charities, businesses, local authorities, community groups...
Cast: Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, Barry Keoghan, Raffey Cassidy
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Cert: 15
Release Date: 03/11/2017
The Killing of a Sacred Deer Steven, a charismatic surgeon, is forced to make an unthinkable sacrifice after his life starts to fall apart, when the behavior of a teenage boy he has taken under his wing turns sinister.
Cast: Laura Vandervoort, Tobin Bell, Callum Keith Rennie, Matt Passmore
Directors: Michael Spierig Peter Spierig
Cert: 18
Release Date: 27/10/2017
Thirteen years ago on Halloween weekend- SAW and the character of JIGSAW introduced the world to a new face of horror. For seven straight years "If it's Halloween it must be SAW" was a holiday tradition. After a series of murders bearing all...
The “Golmaal” Gang give us a low down of what it’s been like working on this rip-roaring comedy sequel
Smashing several box office records, ‘Golmaal Again’, has now achieved yet another distinction, grossing worldwide box office collections in the first couple of weeks of its release.
The ensemble cast includes Ajay Devgn, Parineeti Chopra, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Kunal...
As many will be aware in the current climate immigration is a hot topic with a general perception that there is a need to drive down the number of people immigrating to the UK.
The Government has been thinking about putting a cap on the numbers of those allowed to come into the UK for quite some time now...
Hollywood star bathes in Beverly hills high life
Before jetting to Italy to film another action-packed season for the American hit drama Quantico, the show's lead actress, former Miss World and Bollywood star, Priyanka Chopra holidayed with friends (and her dog Diana) at a stunning 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom, TripAdvisor Rentals villa in Beverly Hills.
Between a hit TV show and flourishing Hollywood career, the award-winning actress, producer, philanthropist, recording artist...
Swaati is set to take the music world by storm with her new song ‘on fire’
Hailing from West London, India’s Eclectic Princess, Swaati has been turning heads within the music industry with her distinctive vocals and song writing skills and is preparing for the upcoming release of her song ‘On Fire’ on Friday 10th November.
With a sound described as a fusion of electronic, commercial and...
Unnamed player tests positive amongst the 153 BCCI registered players players who were tested
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) 2016 report has been released and has revealed how one Indian cricketer who has yet to be named has been tested positive for banned substances among the 153 BCCI accredited players tested.
This is the second instance an Indian cricketer has been...
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson, Karl Urban, Mark Ruffalo, Anthony Hopkins
Director: Taika Waititi
Cert: 12A
Release date: 27/10/2017
In Marvel Studios' Thor: Ragnarok, Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok -...
Cast: Emily Blunt, Kristin Chenoweth, Liev Schreiber, Michael Peńa, Sia, Taye Diggs, Uzo Aduba, Zoe Saldana
Cert: U
Release date: 20/10/2017
A new dark force threatens Ponyville, and the Mane 6 – Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, and Rarity – embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Equestria where they meet new friends and exciting challenges on a quest to...
