On Tuesday 3rd January, three men, including one from Coventry, have been jailed for terrorism offences.
Two of the men were planning to travel to Iraq to engage in terrorism. One of them was arrested by counter terrorism officers hiding in the back of a lorry in Dover, as he attempted to leave the country undetected.
Aras Mohammed Hamid,...
It may have been a wet and windy start to the New Year yet that did not deter a host of young volunteers hitting the streets on 1st January for a huge community clean-up.
Youth from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA) pounded the pavements across Yorkshire as part of the ‘Big Street Clean’ project.
Armed with brooms, bin bags and...
One of Bradford’s most well-loved soup kitchens celebrated the festive period last month by serving up their 20,000th meal at their annual Christmas party.
The Curry Circle – run by the Muslim Women’s Council - hosted the celebratory event for service users on 22nd December at the Carlisle Business Centre where over 200 people bonded over delicious meals.
As well as...
January – February: 2016 didn’t start the way many Yorkshire residents would have hoped for as the Boxing Day floods continued to take their toll on communities throughout the county.
Thankfully, we also saw the amazing efforts of ordinary people who went the extra mile to help others in their time of need. Kirkstall Road was one of the hardest...
Testimonial tournament celebrates 10 years of Manningham
Ten years ago, Manningham Football Academy held its first training session, with 20 children turning out at the local sports centre for ‘a bit of a kick around’.
This past week, over 100 youngsters from across the local area gathered at the same spot for a special testimonial tournament, where slices of cake were...
Snarling 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R designed to head-to-head with Porsche 911 GT3 RS
We’ve got to admit - it's a helluva green. Actually, it's called Green Hell Magno, and it's the signature colour of the 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R: the hottest, fastest, loudest machine in Daimler's rapidly growing line-up of Porsche 911-fighting sports cars.
The people at AMG have a...
The words “indirect loss” or “consequential loss” often appear in contracts. But what do they actually mean and what is the difference between these types of losses and “direct loss”?
Under English law the distinction between “direct” and “indirect” or “consequential” loss is based on what was foreseeable i.e. what was in the contemplation of the parties at the time...
Over three decades of success for MB Motor Group
For over 30 years, MB Motor Group have been ‘driving’ the used car industry forward, providing only the highest quality vehicles to customers across Yorkshire.
Today, with two stunning showrooms running in Leeds and Bradford, the Mitsubishi-affiliated business continues to live up to its title as the county’s top dealership.
Initially set up...
Call in for a frozen treat at Queens Qulfi on Thornton Road and you won’t see a scoop in sight.
Smiling behind two large ice pans (smoking away at a cool minus 35 degrees) are the friendly faces of Jimmy, Saffy, Shaba and Was: four brothers who are putting kooky curls into your ice cream.
Here, ice cream is melted...
Are you tired of having a smile with no sparkle or teeth which simply don’t shine?
Well now, thanks to Bradford’s newest private dental practice, support is just around the corner.
Southgate Dentists, on Thornton Road, is a state-of-the-art practice which boasts all the latest equipment in a relaxed setting in the heart of the city.
Highly qualified clinicians are on hand...
The perfect setting for your perfect day
“Wow!” That’s the first word the Asian Express team uttered when they stepped down the grand and winding spiral staircase of HQ Banqueting, which led us to a vast and extravagant wedding hall.
Our eyes were drawn along the red, film-star carpet and up to a breathtakingly enormous chandelier which gave off such...
Hentons relationship brings success to companies
Behind every successful family business is a story of hard work, loyalty and a spirit of entrepreneurship.
KD Bros first opened its doors in 1971 as a small workshop in Chapeltown, Leeds. It has grown to become a leading garage and recovery business in West Yorkshire.
As the company has continued to expand, it has...
During a special celebration in Tokyo, Ferrari pulled the covers off a new limited-run supercar, to commemorate 50 years of the manufacturer in Japan.
The Ferrari J50, unveiled at the National Art Center, is powered by a 3.9-litre V8 that produces 681bhp – 20bhp more than that of the 3.9-litre V8 fitted to the 488 Spider.
With a two-seat, mid-engine targa...
German Volkswagen tuning company Oettinger has released a series of body kits for VW’s Performance Golf line-up.
The new kits are available on the Golf GTI, GTD and R models, and add an extra dash of sporting prowess to the hot hatchbacks’ appearances.
The new body kits also include a revised silencer. The stainless steel exhaust system features a quad layout,...
Mazda is hoping for things to turn a little Arctic this winter with the launch of the latest special edition version of the award-winning MX-5 convertible. On sale from February, the new Mazda MX-5 Arctic aims to brighten winter days with its free-of-charge Blue Reflex Metallic paint and contrasting bright silver design cues.
Based on the 1.5-litre 131ps SE-L Nav,...
The Lord Mayor of Leeds was joined by schoolchildren and local dignitaries at Leeds’ Central Jamia Mosque this past week as a very special Christmas lunch brought people from all backgrounds together.
Organised by day centre manager, Asghar Ali, the event was a ‘thank you’ to supporters from all communities who continue to work together for the greater good in...
The recent case of Wells v Devani has highlighted the perils of failing to agree the terms of a contract fully before performing that contract.
Mr Wells was property developer who had a number of unsold flats in London. Following an exchange of emails and a telephone conversation, Mr Devani (an estate agent) agreed to sell the flats for...
An independent care agency in Bradford, which began with just one carer 10 years ago, is celebrating a decade of service in the city.
Care Unique was set up in 2006 by Nina Kaur, a passionate carer with experience in nursing, elderly day centres and homecare.
It was during her time as a Bradford Council care worker that she decided to...
In residential tenancies, the landlord usually has the right to re-gain possession of the property if there has been a serious breach of the tenancy agreement by the tenant. In order to obtain possession the landlord has to apply to the court for a possession order. In some cases, the court might give the tenant a second chance by...
Pakistani pop star turned religious cleric, Junaid Jamshed, is among 47 people to have been killed in a Pakistan International Airlines crash on Wednesday 7th December.
The 52-year-old, who was also a respected fashion designer, was on board the plane when it crashed in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province’s Havelian area.
On a previous visit to Bradford in 2015, he told the...
