No grey hairs for cosmetics queen following den disaster
A businesswoman from Leeds, whose appearance on Dragons’ Den sadly resulted in no investment from the dragons, says the experience has only made her more determined to succeed.
Sajida Rashid, from Roundhay, appeared on the hit BBC One show on 27th December 2015, looking for a £50,000 investment in exchange for...
A local police officer from Leeds is preparing to swap the streets of Harehills for the red carpet of Buckingham Palace later this year, after being named on the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List.
Prevent Engagement Officer, Asad Razzaq - known as Ash - was awarded an MBE for his services to young people and the community.
The award acknowledges the...
English law is traditionally very clear on penalty clauses – where a Claimant is seeking a financial payment from the Defendant that is over and above the actual loss the Claimant has suffered the law will not allow recovery of the penalty charge. However, a recent judgment in what seemed a trivial matter of a parking charge has potentially...
Innovative soccer school gets kids off the street and on to the pitch
A Bradford based voluntary organisation - which provides young children with Futsal style football coaching - has become a huge success in the city.
Futsal is a small-sided, fast-paced, indoor football game which has become popular around the world thanks to famous footballers playing it when they...
‘Hotly anticipated new text’ examines diversity in the workplace
A professor from the University of Huddersfield, Jawad Syed, has co-edited a book that is set to become a standard text for students.
‘Managing Diversity and Inclusion: An International Perspective’ has been shortlisted for Chartered Management Institute’s Management Book of the Year Awards, the winner of which will be announced in February.
A wide range...
Ju Jitsu aces kick their way to the top with a belting performance
A Bradford-based Ju Jitsu club was celebrating last month after 25 of its students successfully achieved their latest belt grading.
Young members of the NADA (Naqshbandia Active Development Association) Ju Jitsu Club got an early Christmas present after they received their yellow belts on 20th December following months...
The donations have been made and the vans loaded. All that is left now is for the ‘Harehills Refugee Aid team’ to embark on their 300-mile-plus journey to Calais to hand out their goods.
After over a month of appeals and cash donations, the group of 12 from Leeds set off on their aid mission at midnight on Monday 4th...
Hasan’s turns up the heat and goes from strength to strength
One of Leeds’ finest family-orientated Indian restaurants is gearing up to celebrate the joys of Christmas. As winter freezes up the world outside, be prepared to give your insides a thorough heating from Hasan’s delicious cuisine.
The spectacular spice house on Kirkstall Road has a modern and cosy environment. The...
Kickboxing ace returns as champion from international bout
After almost six years of sitting on the sidelines, renowned Thai boxer Mubz Bajwa returned to the ring last week, where he stamped his name on the international stage.
The 37-year-old has fought for national titles in the past, is a Red-Band qualified instructor and has over 20 years experience in the sport....
Iconic brand brings new level of Kashmiri cuisine to Leeds
There comes a time in every great brand’s life that expansion plans must be considered and for the multi-award winning Mumtaz restaurant, that time is now.
Re-launched two years ago, Chandelier by Mumtaz is Leeds’ premier restaurant located on the picturesque Albert Dock.
With a stunning panoramic waterfront view, visitors can experience...
For the past six months, one business in Bradford has been committed to bringing a new standard of Islamic art to the city, and with more designs available now than ever before, there has never been a better time to call down.
Artz-i, based in the iconic corner building on Sunbridge Road, opposite the old TJ Hughes building, have become renowned...
In July 2014, Berries Bagels and Shakes opened its doors for the first time, bringing a taste of the States to the heart of Bradford.
Now, as the dining establishment prepares to mark 18 months of business, plans have been put in place to take the Bradford brand over the Atlantic as a New York establishment opens up.
With the mouth-watering...
Nadiya hosts scrumptious cooking demo in Leeds
The nation’s favourite chef made a triumphant return to Leeds on Thursday 10th December, as Nadiya Hussein cooked up a storm in the Merrion Centre.
Having clinched the Great British bake-Off title earlier this year, the mum-of-three returned to her former home city for a baking demonstration to the delight of the gathered crowds.
Teaching...
What began as a two-man business almost 20 years ago in Bradford is now one of North England’s most renowned legal firms as Khan Solicitors continues to bring a first class service to clients from all walks of life.
The criminal defence specialists today boast an expansive team of law professionals who work in every area of law from police...
Great British Bake Off winner’s to cook up a storm in Leeds
For the first time since she baked her way to fame, Nadiya Hussain returns to her adopted home city to share some secrets of that success.
The 2015 Great British Bake Off champion will be hosting her first cooking demonstration in Leeds, in the Merrion Centre on Thursday 10th...
A national newspaper’s claim that one in five British Muslims sympathise with ISIS jihadis provoked hundreds of complaints and saw the author of the poll declare it to be a misinterpretation of the survey results.
On Monday 23rd November, the front page of The Sun newspaper published the story under the headline: “1 in 5 Brit Muslims’ sympathy for jihadis”...
A Bradford schoolgirl is preparing to jet off on the adventure of a lifetime next year as she puts her football skills to the test on a US soccer scholarship.
17-year-old Aqsa Mushtaq has been playing football since she was just six-years-old and currently represents Bradford City Ladies in the Women’s Premier League North Division.
As the youngest member of the...
By an anonymous blogger
I helped conduct the poll that UK tabloid paper The Sun splashed all over its front page on Monday under the inflammatory headline '1 in 5 Brit Muslims' sympathy for jihadis.' I have done work for the market research agency behind the survey, Survation, on and off since March, and when I showed up to...
Achieve your fitness goals
For the past five years, Every Day Fitness has been helping people across Leeds achieve their health aims, whether it be to shed a few pounds, tone up some muscle, or prepare for a marathon.
Now, following a six-month refurbishment, the gym is back bigger and better than ever with free taster sessions available for aspiring new...
Nadiya talks highlights and struggles in the UK’s most famous kitchen
From prestigious ‘Hollywood handshakes’ to the odd ‘wobbly bottom’, this year’s Great British Bake Off once again proved to be the UK’s favourite show, drawing in figures of over 14 million for the grand final.
After five delicious weeks, and the elimination of nine contestants, it was Leeds’ own Nadiya...
