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New faces welcomed in to growing city firm For the past 11 years, Platinum Partnership Solicitors has been a growing force in Bradford, bringing a new level of legal service to clients across the city. Now, as the firm marks another year of growth – with profits rising 20 per cent from the previous term, there are even more reasons to...
Clinicians at West Yorkshire’s fastest growing skin clinic are preparing to launch an array of new advanced treatments later this year, giving clients across the county even more options when it comes to achieving that most desirable look. Skyn Doctor is a doctor-owned, doctor-led clinic, located in the heart of Huddersfield, providing aesthetic treatments by highly skilled medical professionals to...
Records broken as support for charity continues to grow For the past 18 months, a mobile soup kitchen charity in Leeds has been serving up warm meals to those most vulnerable in the city and now, following a hugely successful fundraising event this month, even more dishes can be prepared. The InTouch Foundation was first established in Bradford and expanded...
SHARING: Sikh volunteers from across Bradford and Leeds handed out langar last week, speaking with recipients about the concept
For over 500 years, the international Sikh community has been preparing, cooking and offering up free food, known as ‘langar’ to the wider public. Today, this tradition continues in gurdwaras across the world, and last week, seven days were held nationally to promote langar amongst the non-Sikh community. Alerting the public that Gurdwaras are places to go for free food for...
Over 150 volunteers painted the streets of Bradford purple last weekend as the annual Sewa Day celebrations once again brought out the best in people. Now in its sixth year, ‘sewa’ is a universal concept, which involves performing an act of kindness without expectation of reward. On Sunday 4th October, volunteers gathered at the Lakshmi Narayan Hindu Temple, on Leeds Road,...
‘We Stand Together’ campaign urges victims to speak out Since 2007, the reporting of hate crimes in the UK has dropped by 11 per cent, meaning fewer people are coming forward after suffering both physical and verbal attacks. Last week saw the national launch of the ‘We Stand Together’ campaign, encouraging all victims of hate crime to no longer sit in...
CAMPAIGNING: Amjad Malik (left) is gathering signatures across Bradford in an attempt to get speed cameras installed on three major roads
Bradford family launch petition to protect city’s drivers A bereaved father, whose son was tragically killed in a car accident last year, has launched his own petition in an attempt to keep other drivers safe on Bradford’s busiest roads. Amjad Malik, from Eccleshill, is attempting to gather 2,000 signatures in support of installing speed cameras on Leeds Road, Killinghall Road and...
Business leaders raise £125,000 on record-breaking night Over 800 guests turned out for the 33rd Annual Aagrah Business Dinner last weekend as records were broken on a glamorous night in Rotherham. Organised by the Yorkshire-based Aagrah Group of Restaurants, influential business guests, including CEO’s, Managing Directors and other key decision makers, attended the hot ticket event, helping to raise an amazing...
SUPPLIES: Refugees crowd around the van as supplies are handed out by Ghalib, Abdul and Shafiq
‘The images seen on television did not do justice’ A veteran volunteer from Bradford, who claims to be amongst the first aid workers to leave for the island of Lesbos to support refugees, is preparing to head out on his latest mission this week. Ghalib Hussain was joined by fellow Bradfordian, Shafiq Hussain, and Abdul Ghafoor, from Keighley, as they embarked...
Family and friends of a teenager, who sadly passed away in hospital earlier this year, have raised thousands of pounds in his memory for two local causes. 16-year-old Arslan Aslam, from Ravensthorpe, suffered from muscular dystrophy and died five days after undergoing surgery, to allow him to sit up straight, at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. On Saturday 26th September, around 30...
As Leeds continues to build on its ever-growing reputation as the ‘capital of the north’, exciting investment opportunities continue to arise with a helping hand from Parklane Properties. Established for over 25 years, the Parklane group are the number one estate agents in Leeds city centre with an ever growing award-winning portfolio of properties for tenants and investors. Amongst them is...
There are some things in life that are quintessentially British – the Royal Family, a cup of tea and of course Fish and Chips. In Bradford, one restaurant has proudly served up the latter two for almost half a century and with every meal fit for royalty, they certainly tick all the boxes. Fish Dish is Bradford’s favourite chippie, and has...
Whether you are looking for a unique gift for a special friend or a piece of art to act as a focal point in your home or office, Artz-I has the perfect contemporary or classic Islamic design for you. With an expansive showroom exhibiting over 100 pieces of intricate art, the Bradford-based business has quickly established itself as a reputable...
With the new school year now upon us, there has never been a better time for children to secure the afterschool care they deserve and in Bradford; one name stands out above the rest. Raising Explorers is the city’s leading Ofsted-approved out-of-school learning club, merging extra-curricular and religious education in a safe environment that is fun for all involved. Headed by...
DETERMINED: Bhranti Naik and Zara Nasir will complete their daring skydive next month in aid of Give a Gift
Two determined fundraisers from Leeds are preparing for the ‘tallest’ challenge of their lives next month as they fall from 15,000ft in aid of local charities. Bhranti Naik, from Adel, and Zara Nasir, from Chapel Allerton, will complete their first-ever skydive on 18th October as part of the Give a Gift initiative. Raising funds for the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund at...
A person’s hair is so often key to their identity, with luscious locks or stylish finishes helping to cap off that individual appearance they most desire. Unfortunately, hair loss is also a very real problem in the UK affecting hundreds of thousands of people every year, making that once ‘signature look’ a thing of the past. Thankfully now, for...
After months of construction, refurbishment and renovations, the ‘weight’ is finally over for the launch of Bradford’s newest ladies only gym with the official opening of Listers Health. Located at the iconic Lister Mills, the modern gym and wellbeing centre boasts all the latest Life Fitness equipment required to help you reach your personal goals, whatever they may be. From running...
ANSWERS: Saliq’s father, Amjad Malik
A teenager from Bradford made his first appearance at Bradford and Keighley Magistrates' Court earlier this week, charged with causing the death of 15-year-old Saliq Malik by dangerous driving. 18-year-old Syed Khan, of Kimberley Street, Bradford Moor, was driving the Volkswagen Golf GTI on 12th September last year with Saliq as a passenger. The vehicle collided with a wall and lamppost...
TRAGIC: 180 people were killed in the attack in the 2006 train blasts
A court has convicted 12 men of planning several blasts on crowded commuter trains in the financial capital of Mumbai in 2006, which killed more than 180 people  ,wounded hundreds more. Indian police blame the attack, in which seven bombs exploded during the evening rush hour on a network that carries about seven million passengers each day, on disaffected Muslims,...
The stunning Serena Kern returns with a brand new track 'Pied Piper' taken from her forthcoming EP 'Espionage'. The half-Swiss half-Indian beauty has enjoyed great success over the past couple of years with her EP's 'I Lied' and 'My Promise'. Serena has worked with globally recognised musicians and her last EP 'Dream' was produced by the  internationally acclaimed music producer...

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