Family members of Jo Cox MP, David Haines, Lee Rigby and Tim Parry come together to film messages of unity in defiance against terror
In response to the attacks in Manchester and London, family members of loved ones who have lost their lives to extremism and terrorism have come together for the first time to film a direct response to...
Last chance to vote for Addingham Ducks or Branwell Bronte on a Bike in the Tour de Yorkshire Land Art competition
There are only a few days left to vote for the Addingham Ducks or Branwell on a Bike in the Tour de Yorkshire Land Art Competition.
These two Bradford art pieces were shortlisted in a competition to crown the best...
“We will not perform the traditional Islamic funeral prayer over the perpetrators and we also urge fellow imams and religious authorities to withdraw such a privilege”
In an unprecedented move, over 130 Imams have refused to perform funeral prayers for the Manchester and London attackers, saying ‘these men’s atrocious acts are incompatible with Islam’.
Not only have the Imams refused to...
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Hollywood star Vin Diesel praised the holy month of Ramadan in the most beautiful manner in a video with his good friend, French Montana.
In a video posted by French Montana on Instagram, Hollywood actor Vin Diesel is heard saying that the concept of Ramadan is "so powerful" and that "it will probably be good for anybody in life". He...
The young provide a gateway for elderly to the world wide web
The young boys from Batley armed with laptops, samosas and kebabs were the gateway for some elderly residents at Wellington Court in taking them to the world wide web.
They paved the pathway for them to experience the digital world on laptops and ipads creating a portal through...
It seems that boxing champ Amir Khan was certainly not counting his calories as he toured a Yorkshire bakery, who have been swirling up confectionary sales in aid of orphans around the world.
It is estimated that there are around 150 million orphans globally, trapped in poverty.
The #Cakes4Kids initiative launched by one of the region’s fastest growing businesses, Regal Bakery,...
Around 66,000 people are currently forced to sleep rough every night in the UK, with the national use of food banks at an all time high.
Bradford food boss Saleem Jinnah Akhtar, who’s passion is tending to his regular 1000 or so hungry patrons across his six luxurious Jinnah restaurants in Yorkshire, decided he wanted to bring smiles for...
West Yorkshire’s Police Crime Commissioner Mark Burns-Williamson imparts message of diversity of the region
West Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Mark Burns-Williamson, said that his thoughts were with the victims and families of those affected by the London attack on Saturday evening.
“I want to pass on my thoughts and condolences to those caught up in this awful situation in...
When I woke up on Sunday after the news broke about the London attacks, I was inundated with messages from Muslim friends, saying ‘not again’.
They were upset because of the loss of life, the damage done, the impact on families, but also the inevitable fallout – the image of the Muslim faith, and of the community.
We know how the...
Yorkshire’s award-winning fish and chips are being celebrated as the county is named as having the most “chippies” in the UK.
Figures from the National Federation of Fish Friers show the county has around 1700 fish and chip shops, more than any other county.
More than one fifth of Yorkshire people visit fish and chip shops every week.
Around 56%...
During the Columbia Threadneedle Triathlon in Leeds, there will be many engaging and exciting events taking place for spectators to take part in.
This year’s event in Roundhay Park, will feature an Event village which will contain an Activity zone, with many activities taking place throughout the event, particularly geared towards children to encourage participation.
Events taking place will include The...
Olympic Stars to descend upon the city to compete in the Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon
The Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon is taking place on the streets of Leeds this month, attracting Olympic big names, including local Leeds heroes Alistair and Jonny Brownlee.
Up to 5,000 recreational triathletes both amateur and elite, including many athletes who competed in Rio for Team GB...
Olympic Silver medalist Jonny Brownlee this month unveiled triathlon inspired artwork to transform the city’s town hall as the city counts down to the Threadneedle World Triathlon which takes place in Leeds On June 10th and 11th.
The event which will attract both Olympic triathletes and recreational triathletes worldwide, will include many household names including Rio Olympic Star’s, Gold medalist...
The Court of Appeal recently reminded litigants that they must give mediation proper consideration and that anything less will result in cost penalties being imposed.
In the recent case of Thakkar v Patel, the claimant owned a building that was leased to the defendant. The property was vandalised and as a consequence suffered flooding. The claimant delayed carrying out...
It has now been confirmed that seven members of the public have died and 48 people have been injured in last night's London Bridge and Borough Market terror attack.
Eyewitnesses described seeing a white van travelling at high speed along London Bridge, hitting pedestrians, before crashing close to the Barrowboy and Banker pub. Three men then got out and began attacking people...
The man behind a pioneering microfinance scheme that has transformed the fight against poverty in Pakistan is visiting Bradford on Saturday (10 June).
Dr Muhammad Amjad Saqib is the executive director of Akhuwat, the country's first free microfinance programme. He is speaking at an event hosted by Bradford-based charity QED Foundation, where he will explain how his social enterprise has...
Event Commander, Chief Superintendent Stuart Ellison, said: “This Sunday (4 June 2017) Trafford will host more than 130,000 people as Greater Manchester pays tribute to those who tragically lost their lives in the attack on the Manchester Arena.
“Two large-scale events will be taking place less than a mile away from each other - Manchester's One Love concert at Emirates...
A Burmantofts business has been prosecuted by Leeds City Council for operating as a shisha bar allowing smoking in enclosed premises.
The owner of Babylon at Cherry Row in Burmantofts, Mr Brwa Ahmed, was fined £440 and ordered to pay £1818 costs and a £40 victim surcharge after being found guilty at Leeds Magistrates Court.
Officers from Leeds City Council’s environmental...
Five senior faith representatives look to improve our political debate with the launch of a manifesto that can be adopted by anyone
This week sees the launch of a unique non-partisan election manifesto that any member of the public can claim as their own.
Representatives of five of Britain’s most prominent religious groups are urging voters, and candidates, to commit...
Thousands of Muslims from across Britain, led by Imams came to Manchester to preach a message of unity and solidarity last weekend.
Their march comes as one of many others that Muslims across the country are conducting to denounce the Manchester terror attack and all forms of murder.
Muslim families also marched with their children to the Manchester Arena to show...
