Most of us are aware of the government’s PREVENT strategy, with many, predominantly from the Muslim community sceptical about its counter-terrorism strategy.
But as they say – “the proof is in the pudding”, and there’s no one better than Sadia Hussain to talk about the success of the intervention programme to tackle the spread of extremist ideology.
Sadia who is a...
In true university student style, pupils at Wibsey Primary School threw their “mortar boards”” in the air after Headteacher Nigel Cooper presented them with certificates at a prestigious Graduation Ceremony.
Some 48 children in Years 4, 5, 6 and last year's Year 6 let the excitement of the event get the better of them at the ceremony. They sat sedately...
Children's homes run by church and charities in Northern Ireland were the scene of widespread abuse and mistreatment of young residents, a report has found.
The Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry (HIA) studied allegations of abuse in 22 homes and other residential institutions between 1922 to 1995.
The largest number of complaints related to four Catholic-run homes.
There was also sexual abuse carried...
Shah Rukh Khan may be the king of modern Bollywood, but don't ask the superstar to rule on whether Pakistani actors should be allowed to work in Indian cinema.
"You are asking me for solutions to international problems. I don't have a solution for this," Khan said in an interview during promotions for his film ‘Raees’.
In the film, which opens...
Mumtaz Bradford provide a good wholesome desi meal to the homeless
With thousands of homeless people in Britain, charity soup kitchens and the work that volunteers put in to feeding those who are facing a life on the streets, has been covered with a real passion at Asian Express.
Now, one of the biggest names in curry – Mumtaz Bradford, has...
Shiver me timbers. There was a lot of fun and frolics when the stars of Peter Pan took time out from their busy schedule to sprinkle a liberal dusting of magic and pixie dust when they visited poorly children in hospital– oh yes they did!
The VIP visitors certainly brought smiles and laughter to both the children and staff of...
Avatar Roadster production car unleashed at motoring show
After unveiling the prototype in 2016, British sports car company Avatar presented the first production Avatar at the 2017 Performance Car Show, held at the Birmingham NEC on 12-15th January 2017.
Now fully certified, the Devon-based firm has developed the prototype, making over 100 refinements to offer a 250bhp sports car that is...
Promoters Bill Dosanjh and Amir Khan join hands with leading entrepreneurs such as Aditya Munjal, Amit Burman, Keshav Bansal, Achin Kochar and others to promote the World’s first MMA league in India
Super Fight League (SFL), the world’s leading mixed martial arts (MMA) league, has announced that eight of the world’s leading entrepreneurs have come on as team owners for...
Limited edition watch celebrates launch of Continental Supersports
Bentley and Breitling are introducing a striking new chronograph – the Breitling for Bentley Supersports B55 – to celebrate the launch of the new Continental Supersports: the fastest Continental ever made.
The new Continental Supersports develops a mighty 710 PS (700bhp) and 1,017 Nm (750 lb.ft.) of torque, and features unique exterior and...
Multi-million pound Victoria Gate Casino set to open doors in Leeds
Dubbed the ‘Super Casino’ of The North, launch dates for an opulent multi-million pound gaming site has finally been revealed, along with details of its distinct bar and restaurant offering.
Victoria Gate Casino in Leeds - the largest casino in the north of England and Scotland will be unveiled to...
Late singer George Michael's partner Fadi Fawaz has reportedly hired a bodyguard after the former's death.
The 43-year-old hairdresser, who dated Michael on and off for four years since 2012 and discovered the singer's body on Christmas Day 2016, met Karl Warren, the owner of protection firm Warlite Security, at his flat, reports say.
"It didn't seem like they wanted to...
Mo Farah, Azeem Rafiq and Harleen Kaur amongst some of the nominees on prestigious sports award list
Teenage WMKF World Champion silver medalist Harleen Kaur from Bradford joins Sir Mo Farah - the two-time double Olympic gold medalist for 5000 and 10000 metres, to lead an impressive group of sportsmen and women nominated for the third Lycamobile British Ethnic Diversity...
British rapper Raxstar, who has roots in India, on Wednesday released a track titled "Balwant" that focuses on women's empowerment.
The song is for MTV Spoken Word, a music property that promotes 'desi' hip-hop in India.
Raxstar said in a statement: "It is great to see how the 'desi' hip-hop scene has evolved in the country ever since its inception. This...
West Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner’s statement on crime statistics
Responding to the release of the latest crime statistics for West Yorkshire from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Mark Burns-Williamson, West Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner said: “West Yorkshire Police have been at the forefront of improving crime recording practises and have been praised by the Her Majesty's Inspectorate...
A GP is fronting an initiative developed by Public Health England and Cancer Research UK, which highlights the role of bowel cancer screening in helping to save lives.
Dr Girish Patel, is appearing in a new Be Clear on Cancer campaign to raise awareness of the disease and hopes that he can effectively highlight the role and importance of bowel...
‘Coffee With D’ director Vishal Mishra says he is sad that popular comedian and actor Sunil Grover refused to promote the film.
Coffee with D is a film which revolves around a journalist’s attempt to fix an interview with underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and how he manages it in the end.
“Sunil and his performance is definitely one of the strongest...
Over 100 children, who have collectively taken part in nearly 4,000 hours of learning activities outside of school, have graduated from Leeds Children’s University.
Pupils, aged 7 to 14 years, from five schools in Leeds donned their caps and gowns for a prestigious graduation ceremony at Leeds Trinity University. They were each were awarded certificates for completing 30 or more...
“In my head I've amazing babies with Vin Diesel”
During her debut appearance on world famous chat show "The Ellen DeGeneres Show", Indian actress Deepika Padukone revealed she has a big crush on Hollywood action star Vin Diesel and said that in her head, she has "amazing babies" with him.
Deepika spoke about her equation with her "xXx: Return of Xander...
Youth Fight for Jobs (YFJ) activists in Yorkshire will be taking part in a number of protests against the Trump inauguration on Friday 20th January and Saturday 21st January.
Youth Fight for Jobs is playing a prominent role in helping organise the demonstration in Leeds at 5pm in Dortmund Square which had been called following an international appeal from Socialist...
Hindus are disappointed with world's largest online retailer Amazon.com for continuing to carry skateboards, bed covers, duvet covers and bedspreads; showing images of Hindu deity Lord Ganesha; which they called highly inappropriate and urged their withdrawal a while back.
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who spearheaded the protest, in a statement in Nevada said that Lord Ganesha was highly revered in...
