The United Kingdom has pledged £1.33 million in humanitarian aid to help Pakistan respond to the devastating impact of this year’s monsoon season, which has triggered flooding and landslides across Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The support, announced this week, is expected to reach more than 223,000 people in...
Picture Credit: Yasmin Ali, Rooful Ali and the Emerald Network
Leeds has marked South Asian Heritage Month with a landmark celebration of heritage, identity and achievement in the legal profession.
Aura Network, the platform founded by solicitor Sarah Khan-Bashir MBE of SKB Law to champion South Asian women in law,...
The air at Bradford (Park Avenue) A.F.C. was electric - drums beating, flags waving, children darting between stalls with footballs at their feet. This was no ordinary Sunday afternoon; it was the Community Fun Day, a celebration of sport’s power to bring people together.
From the opening youth skill...
For generations, South Asian families have treasured honey as both medicine and nourishment. From traditional Chinese medicine to Ayurvedic healing, honey has been revered as nature's pharmacy. Today, science confirms what our ancestors knew: raw honey is one of nature's most powerful health foods.
What Makes Raw Honey Different?
18,430 children have been killed in Gaza since October 2023 - that’s an average of 28 children a day - the size of a classroom.
The bustling heart of Leeds will become a place of mourning on Saturday 23rd August as thousands are expected to gather to...
Deepak Bagga, owner of DBS Jewellery
For most of us, gold is something you glimpse in a shop window. For Deepak Bagga, it was scattered across the carpet of his childhood home.
As a little boy, he would crouch beneath his father’s workbench, combing through the pile for tiny specks...
More than 80 delegates came together for what organisers hailed as a “landmark moment” for young Muslims across the city.
The first Muslim Youth Summit, hosted by the Leeds Muslim Youth Forum (LMYF), took place at Weetwood Conference Hall last month, offering a platform for dialogue on issues...
Somerset House announced the full list of contributing artists and the complete public programme for Virtual Beauty, including panel talks, exclusive curator tours, and special events.
As part of Somerset House’s 25th birthday programme, Virtual Beauty explores how digital culture is reshaping our understanding of beauty and identity -...
The drill is scheduled for 3pm on Sunday 7th September, the test marks only the second nationwide trial of the system, which was officially launched in 2023. The alert will trigger phones and tablets to ring and vibrate for approximately ten seconds, accompanied by a message clearly stating that it is a test.
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Get ready to groove with your loved one! Aabeer Gulaal is thrilled to announce the release of their third song, Tain Tain, a vibrant and playful song that perfectly captures the joyful spirit of being in love.
Composed by the acclaimed Amit Trivedi, with delightful lyrics penned by...
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Get ready to be swept away by the love anthem of the year as Aabeer Gulaal launches its romantic song – Khudaya Ishq.This unforgettable track layered with longing and emotion, brings together the powerhouse talents of celebrated music composer Amit Trivedi and the poetic brilliance of lyricist Kumaar.
“If we can make literacy a priority, we’re not just teaching children to read - we’re opening doors to opportunity, equality and hope.”
When Emmanuel Jah walks into the Youth Parliament of Leeds meeting room, he brings with him the same energy he plans to channel on the...
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Indian Stories Limited (UK) announces the worldwide theatrical release of Aabeer Gulaal on August 29, 2025. The film will be released in cinemas across the globe, with the exception of India.
Starring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor, Aabeer Gulaal is a feel-good, fiery romance about unexpected connections, second...
Mayors accuse government of undermining regional growth as not a single northern institution is chosen
Northern leaders, including the Mayor West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, have criticised the government for breaching its pledge to ‘level up’ the country after it was revealed that no universities in the North of...
Birmingham 2026 Impact Launch at Alexander Stadium on the 29th July 2025. Photo credit: Sam Mellish / British Athletics
With just over a year to go before the starting gun fires at the European Athletics Championships, Birmingham 2026 is already sprinting out of the blocks - not with medals in sight, but with...
Annual Award Ceremony to Honour the UK’s Top Asian Restaurants “Oscars of the Curry Industry” - BBC & Sky
The top ten shortlisted Asian restaurants and takeaways across UK regions have been unveiled for the annual Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA), the most prestigious celebration of pan Asian...
In today’s fast-paced world, stress, anxiety, and emotional strain have sadly become the norm for many - especially for women juggling work, family, and cultural expectations.
But what if we told you that just like a good skincare routine, you can take care of your inner self too? Counselling...
The Barbican continues its commitment to platforming South Asian voices with a one-night-only event that speaks directly to the UK’s richly diverse diaspora.
On 3 October, audiences will be transported across borders and generations by the distinctive sounds of Ustad Noor Bakhsh, a revered master of the benju (a...
Starring celebrated actors Golda Rosheuvel (Bridgerton) and Letitia Wright (Black Panther), Not Your Superwoman, a world premiere production from Emma Dennis-Edwards, directed by Lynette Linton (Shifters), opens at Bush Theatre, London on 6 September (press night 12 September). Due to the huge demand for tickets, two months before opening, the play has already been extended...
Pooja Kanda with her son Ronan, who was stabbed to death
Knife crime in the West Midlands has fallen significantly following targeted police action and new legislation aimed at tackling violence.
West Midlands Police (WMP) reported a 25% drop in knife-enabled robberies since October 2024, with serious youth violence offences...
