Credit: Metropolitan Borough Rotherham
In a ceremony rich with tradition and personal pride, Councillor Rukhsana Ismail was officially sworn in as the Mayor of Rotherham for 2025–2026, becoming the borough’s 120th First Citizen and the latest custodian of a civic role that has stood for more than a century.
But...
They may look old-fashioned now, but cassette tapes once carried voices, love, and family news thousands of miles across the globe, and Bradford’s British Pakistani community is celebrating this long-lost connection with a special new exhibition.
The exhibition - ‘Tape Letters’, opened on 22nd May at Bradford 2025’s Loading...
Madame Tussauds Singapore, operated by Merlin Entertainments, proudly unveils the world’s first wax figure of Indian cinema megastar Ram Charan, immortalised in a first-ever dual celebrity and pet figures —alongside his beloved pet Rhyme.
The multi-talented actor came face-to-face with his figure for the first time at Madame Tussauds...
“I stand before you today in great pride and joy, it is more than an honour, I am honoured to be the first black woman wearing a hijab to take this role.”
Sheffield has made history as Safiya Saeed becomes the city’s new Right Worshipful Lord Mayor - the...
Meena Kumari, Director at H.O.P.E CIC with Dr Ikram Butt, founder of the British Asian Rugby Association (BARA)
A powerful new programme aimed at tackling domestic abuse in South Asian communities has been hailed as a "game-changer" in the fight against violence behind closed doors.
The Changing Harmful Attitudes and...
UAE-based entrepreneur, environmentalist and current Mrs Earth, Debanjali Kamstra, made her Cannes debut this year with a striking appearance on the red carpet of the Eagles of the Republic screening on May 19. She also marked a significant milestone with the premiere of her acting debut, 30 Days of Autumn, held at...
Ahmed Shakir earns spot in elite Squad UK after stunning win at SkillBuild finals (credit: WorldSkills UK)
A talented young joiner from Bradford is getting ready to take on the world after being handpicked for Squad UK - the national team training for WorldSkills 2026, the global showdown dubbed the “Skills Olympics.”
‘Uncovering Islamophobia in Higher Education: Supporting the success of Muslim students and staff’ is co-edited by Dr Maisha Islam
A groundbreaking new book, ‘Uncovering Islamophobia in Higher Education', offers an in-depth examination of the challenges faced by Muslim individuals within UK universities.
Edited by Dr. Maisha Islam and Dr. Arif...
Ten schools in Bradford were found to have rates at least four times higher than the national figure of 3.54 exclusions per 100 pupils.
A new alternative provision aimed at supporting students at risk of exclusion has officially opened in Bradford. Link AP Academy, located at Listerhills Science Park...
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...
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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...
