Electoral Reform Society release analysis of voting, speaking and expenses records in the Lords, showing ‘something for nothing’ culture among peers – amid calls for substantive reform
Peers who haven’t spoken in the Lords for an entire year have claimed nearly £1.3m in expenses and allowances, research from the Electoral Reform Society (ERS) has revealed.
115 Lords – one in seven...
Yorkshire's reputation as a world-class cycling destination has been further enhanced today by becoming the first place in the UK to be officially recognised as a UCI Bike Region.
Yorkshire received the award from cycling's world governing body the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) at a glitzy ceremony in Bergen, Norway, where the UCI Road World Championships are currently taking place.
The...
An innocent father-of-five taxi driver went through “hell” as he was outcast by the local Muslim community after a 22-year-old student falsely accused him of groping her.
The taxi driver had refused to accept Sophie Pointon’s kebab-soaked £10 note when they reached the Hyde Park area earlier this year. Following this, the driver said the “very drunk” student then...
Daisy Chain set to release mobile Creation Centre which will offer guests a personalised piece of the special day
Daisy Chain is a small business which is run by a Mother/Son combo, Christine Haigh runs ‘Oops a Daisy’ which is located on Mirfield high street and Paul Knight runs Daisy Chain. Christine has specialised in Greetings cards and gift shops...
Three phones announced including the super-expensive iPhone X and the Apple Watch Series 3 – so what do you get for your money?
Apple has announced its line-up of new products, with very few surprises following recent leaks. Say hello to three new iPhones, a new Apple Watch and the first Apple TV release for two years, which now supports...
"Our poo is travelling around the world with a billion tourists, spreading microbes and antibiotic resistance genes."
The mass movement of humans and animals is significantly affecting the distribution of essential microorganisms, scientists warn.
A study, published in Science, highlights how wastewater, tourism, and trade are moving microbes around the globe on an unprecedented scale. As humans and animals are transported...
Officers from the Grenfell Tower investigation team and the Coroner met the families of those who died or are missing and sadly presumed dead last night in a private meeting to update them.
The families were updated on the progress of the search and recovery operation, the identification process, the coronial process and the police investigation as well as being...
Two dedicated fundraisers, having previously delivered aid to Syrian refugees in Reyhanli, are on a mission to raise a further £6000 to buy essentials for families desperate for help out there.
Reyhanli, a small Turkish town, near the Syrian border, is home to thousands of Syrian refugees, many of whom live in appalling conditions, such as abandoned incomplete houses, shelters...
Ali Fazal stars alongside Dame Judi Dench in extraordinary true story of an unexpected friendship between Queen Victoria and her Munshi
The film came about after the author stumbled upon the fact that Queen Victoria loved eating curries
The hidden story of how an Indian servant struck up an unlikely and engaging relationship with Queen Victoria during her reign as...
New artist opens up about the taboo topic of divorce in the Asian community
I went through serious depression, felt alone and experienced emotions of guilt, failure, hurt and anger
Sadly, divorce still remains something of a taboo within the Asian community. If you do happen to hear of a divorce within the Asian quarter and the emotional upheaval it entails,...
South Asian Arts-uk and Opera North commemorate the anniversary of the Partition of India and Pakistan
A new multimedia performance co-produced by South Asian Arts-uk (SAA-uk) and Opera North to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Partition of India and Pakistan, India’s Children, comes to the Howard Assembly Room, Leeds on Friday 22nd September.
Seventy years ago as the clock struck...
Indian Honorary Consul Raj Aggarwal was all smiles as he hosted a glittering film premiere in Cardiff with several Miss Universe finalists in attendance.
The premiere on Saturday 16th September was for ‘Not In Vain’ - a documentary film about the work of Miss Universe Great Britain in India to help survivors of acid attacks.
The red carpet event was held...
Terrorism will not win is message in Pakistan peace video
Every year United Nations observe an International Day of Peace on September 21st. In line with this a production company have combined with local authorities in Bradford to showcase a video with an important message on peace.
The video which has been produced by Ironline Production UK, aims to produce entertainment...
A new food fraud report shows that almost two thirds of people in the Midlands (64%) regularly take measures to ensure their food is legitimate, and 17% avoid certain foods altogether that they believe could be susceptible to fraud.
As Britain prepares to leave the European Union, new research reveals that only 11% of people in the Midlands have...
The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is returning to the UK this autumn, bringing an evening of inspirational and jaw-dropping ocean films to almost 30 venues across Britain and Northern Ireland in September and October.
Arriving in Leeds at Town Hall on 21st September, the event, which originates in Australia, features a brand-new selection of the world’s best ocean-themed short...
Explosion on tube being investigated by detectives from Met Police
22 people have been reported injured, following an explosion at Parsons Green which is being treated as a terrorist incident.
Detectives from MET police’s counter terrorism command are carrying out an urgent investigation into an incident on a London tube train this morning.
Police were called at around 8:20hrs to Parsons Green...
Theresa May pushed for apology in Parliament for 1919 British Amritsar massacre
The 15th Sikh Federation (UK) National Sikh Convention at Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Sedgley Street, Wolverhampton attracted in excess of 10,000 Sikhs from across the UK and Europe.
The main event on Sunday 17th September heared from both new Sikh MPs elected to Westminster in June - Preet Kaur...
Over 60 tonnes of UK aid has now reached the Caribbean to support the victims of Hurricane Irma, with another 60 tonnes on the way on board HMS Ocean.
British military troops along with DFID logisticians supported the restoration of electricity to the main power station on the British Virgin Islands as part of the ongoing recovery operation.
Six UK medical...
Local junior football club receive national awards from the FA
Alpha United based in Bradford have been recognised by the FA for their community work within local grassroots football and have been awarded the FA charter standard club of the year award.
They received the national award having staved off significant competition nationally, with thousands of clubs up and down the...
Star ‘Subby’ trained in America with Olympic hopefuls
During the summer holidays while most 17-year olds were out having fun playing out with friends or enjoying valuable family time, promising KBW boxer Mohammed Subhaan was in America.
This was no holiday however for the tireless teen, he was there taking part in a boxing summer camp. ‘Superman’ Subby as he is...
