Strong progress in tackling TB is continuing in Yorkshire and the North East, with numbers of cases continuing to fall, figures released to mark World TB Day show.
The latest data shows there were 440 cases of TB reported in Yorkshire and the Humber during 2015 (an incidence rate of 8.2 cases per 100,000 people in the population) with 129...
A Huddersfield man has spoken about being the victim of a conman who scammed him for thousands of pounds.
In a cunning, London-man Mohammed Humza by providing fake documents bamboozled the DVLA into believing a £97,000 Rolls Royce belonged to him, and then duped Shak Shah, a Huddersfield car dealership into buying it.
The Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe, actually belonged to...
Birmingham, Manchester and Lancashire amongst worst locations for segregation in schools
Race, religion, socio-economic background and personal wealth are destroying the potential for children to integrate into society, causing divisions that could last a lifetime.
A troubling new report by the social integration charity, The Challenge, reveals that children in Birmingham, Manchester and Lancashire are amongst the most segregated in the UK....
Journo student beats off the competition for much sought after reporting role in Dubai
A student at the University of Salford and lifelong Lancashire CCC supporter has landed his dream role, reporting on the Club’s pre-season tour of Dubai next month.
22-year-old Inzy Rashid, from Warrington, will assist the Club’s Senior Media and Content Executive James Price, in covering the tour...
The man carried out the attack Parliament Square, Westminster yesterday has been named by police as Khalid Masood.
52-year-old Masood, who was killed during the horrific attack, was also known by a number of aliases.
Masood, on Wednesday 22nd March ploughed a rental Hyundai 4x4 into pedestrians, which killed two and injured around 40 people. He then stabbed PC Keith Palmer, 48,...
Commander BJ Harrington from Scotland Yard statement
"Since 14:40hrs this afternoon (Wednesday, 22 March) the MPS has responded to an incident in the area of Parliament Square, and the Senior National Coordinator has declared this a terrorist incident.
"And although we remain open minded to the motive, a full counter terrorism investigation is already underway - this is led by the...
The acting Deputy Commissioner for Scotland Yard has confirmed within the last few minutes that four people are confirmed dead; this includes a police officer, a female pedestrian an the attacker. At least 20 people have been injured in the incident outside the Houses of Parliament in central London.
Police are treating this as a terrorist incident.
Westminster was on lockdown shortly after...
Nazim Ali completes part one of two 10k race missions
A full-time careers adviser who selflessly devotes every minute of his spare time to helping others is completing a double-header charity challenge for SKT Welfare’s ‘UK Homeless and Needy’ initiativein association with the Bradford Soup Kitchen.
Nazim Ali, who is no stranger to Asian Express, regularly involves himself voluntarily with charity...
“What kind of hatred could make a man stab a baby crying out for his mother's milk?”
Muslim minorities around the world often face horrendous treatment at the hands of those who are meant to protect them and sadly, the media narrative of Islam is so often focused on trying to associate any stories involving Muslims with negativity that these...
Winners announced at British Ethnic Diversity Sports Awards
Sir Mo Farah and Kadeena Cox were the big winners at this year's Lycamobile BEDSAs, staged at the Hilton Park Lane, London on Saturday 18th March. They were named Lycamobile Sportsman and Sporting Equals Sportswoman of the Year at a glittering awards show hosted by Sir Lenny Henry.
Commenting on his first win...
Bombay Stores have been making an impression in the city’s ever-expanding independent business landscape for almost 50 years and now the Asian retail mega-store has set a new standard.
With their desi street-food wing, branded ‘Bombay Bites’, being a major hit with customers old and new, the family-run business has added another distinction in their portfolio by becoming Britain’s first...
The idea of upping sticks and moving across the world, alone, in pursuit of one’s dreams might sound like a terrifying, daunting and downright impossible task. But there was nothing that was going to stop one high-achiever from reaching her goals, even if it meant leaving everything and everyone she knew behind, to work hard for what she wanted.
British...
An exciting win for the Icestone Gelato brand means that the Huddersfield branch, based on John William Street has more of a reason than ever before for visitors make their way down and tuck into yummy and delicious desserts.
The Bradford-born company, which has an expanding company portfolio across major cities up and down Britain, has just bagged the...
A couple have been sent to prison for terrorism offences after a man attempted to travel to Syria in the hope of joining ISIS.
Ijaz Khan, of Bradford, was arrested at Manchester Airport after information was received he was preparing to fly to Syria.
Leeds Crown Court heard that the 29-year-old was given money by his pregnant wife Afsheen Khan, 28,...
The BBC Asian Network has apologised after posting a tweet about what the punishment for blasphemy should be.
The topic was brought up as part of a debate about blasphemy on social media in Pakistan. The BBC reported that Pakistan had asked Facebook to help investigate "blasphemous content" posted on the social network by Pakistanis. Anyone found guilty of insulting...
Passengers travelling to the US on flights from eight different countries will be banned from carrying laptops, iPads, cameras and most other electronics in their carry-on luggage. The reason for the ban is not immediately clear.
The ban was revealed on Monday and will effect nine airlines travelling non-stop to the US from ten international airports serving the cities of...
Mohammad Siddique of Leeds, a charismatic and hugely patriotic 80-year-old gentlemen recently got an invitation that would make most go green with envy.
A local well-loved friendly face of the Pakistan community in Leeds, thoroughly enjoys his regular efforts in participating in monthly events, breaking social, cultural, and religious barriers.
Mr Siddique actively joins with the British Armed Forces to commemorate...
Give your metabolism a boost with these foods
Everyone knows that the main key to losing weight is to eat less and move more, but there are things we can do to help the process along.
The efficiency of your metabolism is mostly down to genetics, but there are ways to give your system a boost, which could help with weight...
Most couples have their minds made up about whether or not they want to have children, but did you know that those who do decide to extend their family could live for longer?
A recent study has found that parents enjoy longer lives than those who choose not to have kids.
The report, produced by the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, found...
An unsung hero has given a whole new meaning to ‘doing your bit’ for charity.
Yorkshireman, Thakorbhai Rambhai Mistry has been giving blood for the last 36-years, donating (get ready for it) an incredible 174 units of blood in this time!
Now he’s all ready to stick a needle in it again in the hope that it will inspire people...
