One of Batley’s favourite secrets is celebrating its reopening this month, with a new look and new menu launched at Raz’z Diner.
Located on Purlwell Lane, the restaurant and takeaway has built up a tasty reputation over the past four years, bringing a hearty Italian menu to the fore, with an American twist.
Today, as the much loved establishment continues to...
Bradford is known for its Indian fare but now the steamy country of Thailand has been brought to the BD postcode thanks to a heaving menu of delicious food served up in Bangkok Thai restaurant.
Opened just over a year ago and situated a walk away from Bradford Broadway and Foster Square in the arty streets of Little Germany, the...
Press regulator comes down hard on The Sun
The Sun newspaper have been forced to admit that their front page splash, stating ‘1 in 5 Brit Muslims’ sympathy for jihadis’ was ‘significantly misleading’ and are to print a statement acknowledging this.
The Independent Press Standards Organisation (Ipso) ruled on 26th March that the article from 23rd November last year misrepresented the...
Amira Abayas on Westgate is having a bit of a moment.
After its opening on 5th January, the modest fashion store - complete with peaceful faith room - has been selling abayas, hijabs and ‘burkinis’ at a rate of knots.
Owner Zubair Khan’s thorough research into modest outfits has taken him all over the world, from Morocco, Dubai and Saudi Arabia;...
‘Love at first bite’
For decades, Bradford and food have gone hand-in-hand, with a huge range of south Asian delicacies served up from the official curry capital of the UK.
Now, with an ever-growing menu scattered across the city, residents and food fans alike can experience a new taste for their palettes, as Lahori Karahi and Chargha opened its doors last...
Are you in the mood for oud?
For centuries, oud products have been cherished by people in the Eastern world, with exotic aromas and sumptuous fragrances drawing in all custom, from the man on the street to kings and sheikhs.
Today, these international scents are available right here in Leeds, as Oud by Scent Salim continues to offer hundreds of delectable...
Fantastic four progress to national semi-finals
The small town of Dewsbury is building up quite a reputation on the amateur boxing scene after four fighters from the area progressed into the semi-finals of the England Boxing National Junior Championships.
Adeeb Ajmal, Amaar Akbar, Subhaan Mohammed and Moqeet Rehman will all compete in Portsmouth this weekend after success in their respected weight-division’s...
Bradford teams mark one year of sporting success
It was a night of celebration in Bradford earlier this month as the Bangla Bantams and Shapla Football Club held their one-year anniversary awards ceremony to acknowledge the individuals and teams who have played a part in their success to date.
The Royal Taj Banqueting Suite in Bradford hosted over two hundred...
‘I have forgiven him’
A father from Bradford, whose son was tragically killed in a car crash over 18 months ago, says he does not want to see any more lives wasted ahead of sentencing next month.
Amjad Malik watched on as the driver of the car, Syed Khan, 19, was found guilty of death by dangerous driving at Bradford Crown...
A former Bradford Lord Mayor has been suspended by the Labour Party pending an investigation following remarks made on social media.
Councillor Khadim Hussain, who currently represents the Keighley Central ward, is alleged to have shared a number of controversial Facebook posts last month.
One of the messages stated that children do not learn about the deaths of millions of Africans...
The latest version of the legendary Mazda MX-5 RF sports car offers a new dimension of open-top driving fun, while at the same time staying true to the purpose of Mazda’s previous retractable hardtop MX-5.
Making the roadster experience accessible to a broader range of drivers, the new car features fastback styling with a unique rear roof and retractable back...
Around one hundred private hire drivers gathered outside Leeds Town Hall on Friday afternoon to protest against the popular international taxi app Uber.
The firm is cutting minimum fares by 13 per cent in a bid to boost passenger numbers and dominate the huge market.
The consensus amongst cabbies protesting in Leeds was that they are over-worked, over-tired and underpaid.
James Farrar,...
Sometimes, all it takes to make it in showbiz is the right book at the right age.
For 30-year-old Adam Patel from Dewsbury, it was a well-picked Christmas present in 1997 that sparked an interest in magic so unstoppable that it quickly became an ‘obsession’.
His hocus pocus focus has meant that he now has a blossoming career as a TV...
Curry and Caviar...only at Mumtaz Leeds
Food aficionadas in Leeds will soon be able to experience a taste which Gordon Ramsey himself called ‘the Mediterranean’s best kept secret’ - as organic caviar arrives at Mumtaz Leeds.
Blending some of the restaurant’s most renowned dishes with a serving of the world-famous gastro-luxury, Mumtaz Leeds will launch their new, extended menu, later this...
In English law informal oral agreements can be binding between parties if there is an “intention to create legal relations”. This was the position in the case of Corporate Oil and Gas Limited -v- Marshall Aviation Services Limited which was decided by the High Court towards the end of last year.
The Claimant was the owner of a jet aircraft...
Charity champion reaches huge personal milestone
When Nazim Ali took his first step in the London Marathon 14 years ago, little did he know how much it would change his life.
The then 21-year-old had grown up watching people of all nationalities and backgrounds complete the annual 26-mile run, raising money for causes around the world.
After months of training, the Manningham...
Opera’s pre-teen powerhouse
A twelve-year-old opera star in the making from Leeds, who has performed in front of hundreds at Leeds Grand Theatre, and thousands in Headingley, showcased her talents to the nation this week during a special television documentary.
Persia, who now lives in London with her mum, Sarah, was the focus of CBBC’s documentary series – My Life: My...
Spreading hope with the Pope
A pair of community activists from Leeds ventured over the sea to Rome to meet one of the world's most powerful religious figures last weekend as faith, religion and sport came together in harmony at the Vatican.
Imam at the Makkah Masjid, Qari Asim, and White Ribbon Sports Ambassador, Ikram Butt, travelled to meet with Pope Francis to pass...
Asians excluded from football?
A new book which explores the exclusion of British Asians from football and makes recommendations for achieving equality in the industry has been published by a Leeds Beckett University academic.
In his book, ‘British Asians, Exclusion and the Football Industry’, Dr Dan Kilvington, a Senior Lecturer in Media and Cultural Studies at Leeds Beckett, presents his extensive...
Rolls Royce’s Rashid’s royal recognition
A determined fundraiser from Burton has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours List in light of his charitable services to the community of Burton in Staffordshire.
Sajid Rashid, 26, of South Broadway Street, will become the youngest ever Asian to receive a British Empire Medal (BEM) after featuring on the Queen’s latest prestigious honour’s list.
He...
