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The steering group is headed up by Kamran Rashid, CEO of Impact Hub Bradford One of Britain’s most architecturally significant quarters is poised for a remarkable comeback, as plans are unveiled to transform Little Germany into a thriving destination for business, culture, and community. Backed by a major grant from...
The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day by laying a wreath at the city’s war memorial on Thursday 8th May. The Lord Mayor was joined at war memorial in Victoria Gardens by the Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire,...
A trio of determined volunteers from Slough have completed an incredible 100-mile run from Leicester to London in just 36 hours, raising more than £21,000 and counting - for Islamic Relief UK’s Gaza emergency appeal. Runners Mohsin, Shafqat, and Wajid, took on the challenge over the May bank holiday...
Heena Mahmood's book exposes the realities of discrimination while also offering hope, strategy, and a roadmap for real change A bold new voice is rising in the call for racial equity in healthcare. Heena Mahmood, a respected NHS leader and practice as a Senior Specialist Physiotherapist who’s deeply involved in...
Side-splittingly funny and deeply moving, Insane Asylum Seekers, which explores the complexities of the British-Iraqi refugee experience, opens at Bush Theatre, London on 8 May (Press Night 13 May). Written by Laith Elzubaidi, directed by Olivier Award-nominee Emily Ling Williams (A Playlist for the Revolution), and performed by Tommy Sim'aan, this is the...
Rizwan and Muazzam are nephews of the late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Qawwali music legends Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwals, led by the nephews of the late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, are on tour this month, with dates set for Bradford, London, Birmingham and Bristol. The qawwali group, led by brothers Rizwan and...
The Barbican is currently hosting the UK’s first institutional survey of the late American artist Noah Davis (1983 – 2015), bringing together over 50 works spanning painting, sculpture and works on paper. This major exhibition, accompanied by a rich, multidisciplinary programme of events, charts the breadth of Davis’s relentless creativity from 2007...
The Barbican Centre today announces four further productions, presented by the Barbican...
Kayan's family has launched an emergency fundraising campaign to seek a private kidney transplant due to time constraints of NHS waiting list A family from Sheffield is urgently appealing for support as their 12-year-old son, Kayan, faces a life-threatening battle with kidney failure, triggered by what has now been identified as a toxic...
In an evening filled with warmth, reflection, and celebration, Leeds Civic Hall became the epicentre of gratitude as faith leaders, public officials, and community members gathered to honour a monumental figure in the city’s modern history. Hosted by Dr Hanif Malik OBE, Imam Qari Asim MBE was celebrated for...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2B0prv4KNk The countdown is on. Raid 2, one of the year’s most anticipated and unflinching cinematic releases, premieres in cinemas on 1st May 2025. A gripping exploration of resilience, courage and the human spirit, Raid 2 promises to ignite conversation and captivate audiences from the very first frame. A story of intelligence, bravery, and sacrifice, Raid 2...
In this partly autobiographical award-winning broadcaster Anita Rani goes back to Bradford to look at the impact that three extraordinary sisters had on her life – and on millions of others Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture and Sky Arts have announced a free screening of The Brontës by Anita Rani: Sisters of...
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre today announce the full cast for the stage adaptation of Malorie Blackman’s much-loved novel Noughts & Crosses, adapted by Dominic Cooke, and directed by Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s Associate Artistic Director, Tinuke Craig. The production runs from 28 June - 26 July 2025 (Press Night: Tuesday 8 July at 7.45pm).
Kiln Theatre in association with Paines Plough today announces the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Shanghai Dolls by Amy Ng, directed by Joint Artistic Director of Paines Plough Katie Posner, playing from 3 April – 10 May (Press Night: Thursday 10 April).  Posner directs Gabby...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRVJLqRp8lg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rhPxDaagn8 As anticipation builds for one of the most anticipated sequels of the year, Raid 2, the makers have unveiled a game-changing double drop from the film’s soundtrack: a soul-stirring reinterpretation of Tumhe Dillagi, released alongside the bold and electric anthem, Money Money. Together, the tracks...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcdMJFO8lq8 The countdown is on. Ground Zero, one of the year’s most anticipated and unflinching cinematic releases, premieres in cinemas on 25th April 2025. A gripping exploration of survival, power and the human spirit in times of crisis, Ground Zero promises to ignite conversation and captivate audiences from the very first frame.
Leeds City Council is welcoming the announcement that it is set to receive £2.3million of funding to help more people find and maintain work. The funding is administered through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority as part of the response to central government’s Get Britain Working reforms.
 Nazim Ali (centre) with friends from Mercy Appeal charity Raising over £84,000 for families in Africa, local humanitarian and community activist Nazim Ali completed his 12th Annual Ramadan 10K Run in the heart of Bradford - this year’s designated UK City of Culture - while fasting for nearly 16 hours.
Nominate an inspiring female now. Deadline 31st May 2025. Yorkshire is already a powerhouse of entrepreneurial energy – we’re simply giving it the stage it deserves. Yorkshire’s most influential female leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and changemakers are to be celebrated at the 'Business Power Empowering...
Bhim Kohli, who was fatally attacked while walking his dog in a local park, in a case that has shocked the East Midlands community. The incident occurred on the evening of 2 September in Franklin Park, just a short distance from Mr Kohli’s home.  The 15-year-old...

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