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.
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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...
Bradford charity launch campaign to encourage Asian blood and organ donors
Did you know, that around 14% of the population of England are black or South Asian but less than 3% of people who have given blood in the last twelve months are from these communities.
Now a Bradford-based charity is on a relentless mission to change the lack of...
Several big brands have pulled their advertisements from Google over fears some ads could be funding extremists on their video sharing site, YouTube.
The action comes after a series of reports by The Times, demonstrating how big brand ads are running over content that breaches YouTube guidelines, such as videos created by extremists like Isis and the Klu Klux Klan,...
We all have our guilty pleasures, those little things that we know are bad for us, that we simply cannot give up no matter how hard we try.
Some people “go cold turkey” (attempting to give their guilty pleasure up immediately) while others try to cut down slowly, but many of us will slip back into our old habits.
But what...
Whether you are selling your house or making a will, it is likely all of us will need legal advice at some point. It can be a daunting task, dealing with legal matters, which is why we rely on established law firms up and down the country.
Switalskis Solicitors is one of Yorkshire's leading legal firms, based in 13 locations...
People are inadvertently calling the emergency services thanks to a new iPhone prank that is doing the rounds.
Owners of the Apple phones are being encouraged by their friends to say “108” to Siri, the phone’s built-in digital assistant. However, as soon as they do they are being connected to the emergency services.
108 is the equivalent of 999 in India....
New survey shows 68% of parents do NOT know correct protocol to ensure safe sleep
A recent survey by the Lullaby Trust charity, which raises funds and awareness to prevent SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) has uncovered that 68% of parents are unsure of the basic steps they can take to help protect their baby and lower the risk of...
Samata Ullah, 34, from Cardiff has pleaded guilty to five terrorism offences on Monday 20th March.
Ullah was arrested in Cardiff, on 22 September 2016, by officers from the MPS Counter Terrorism Command (SO15) supported by the Wales Extremism and Counter Terrorism Unit .
On 29 April 2016, officers from the Kenyan Anti-Terrorism Police arrested a man in Kenya. His electrical...
'Bhai Chamkila' - the brand new single by Jeeti featuring the vocals of Ravi Duggal with lyrics penned by Baljit Shergill. The duo team up again after the success of Ranjhana to bring you a raw stripped back folk sound which will definitely be one for the desiheads! Jeeti who has recently riding on the success of Selfie Boliyan...
A global not-for-profit sports organisation has shown its support to the UK Armed Forces by signing the Armed Forces Covenant at its Bradford base.
Opening Boundaries, founded by women’s cricket coach Halima Khan and former England Rugby player Ikram Butt, uses sport as a means for spreading their message about peace, whilst raising the awareness of positive health, and domestic...
To some of us, eating our five-a-day, taking the stairs instead of the lift, or doing the dishes immediately after cooking dinner, is a worthy cause for applause, but one man has taken personal achievements to completely new highs.
Bradford-based doctor of Gastroenterology, Sulleman Moreea, who has the highest medal of honour Mauritius ‘Grand Officer of the Order of the...
