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Charity climbers conquer Wales’ highest point A team of 40 fundraisers from Bradford travelled to Wales last month as they turned mountain climbers for one day, taking on the famous Snowdon Challenge. Raising money for local food project, the Curry Circle, the volunteers took on Wales’ highest point with representatives of all communities joining the team. In total, the group raised over...
Throughout the past 25 years, Jinnah Restaurants have been serving up the finest traditional Kashmiri Indian cuisine to diners across Yorkshire. Now, after months of planning and development, the renowned business is opening in Bradford, bringing a host of exciting new flavours and delicious dishes to the city’s residents. Named after the founder of Pakistan, Jinnah lives up to its regal...
Nine-year-old completes cycling challenge for charity A determined fundraiser battled through horrendous weather conditions last weekend to complete a near 20-mile bike ride for charity, and she’s only nine-years-old. Khadija Sarwar, from Methley, set herself a sponsorship challenge in aid of the international charity, Orphans in Needs, after attending a seminar with her mother earlier in the month. After opting to complete...
CHALLENGE: Hundreds of cyclists are joining in with the Big Ride as it passes through several cities from Scotland to London
Cyclists hop on their bikes for Gaza Hundreds of cyclists pulled up in Bradford city centre last week as a mass bike ride was organised to raise awareness and funds for those most vulnerable in Gaza. As part of the Scotland to London ‘Big Ride’ event, the West Yorkshire contingent of riders joined up with their counterparts from across the north...
The man who has been embroiled in controversy over a comment he made about women, gave his first exclusive live UK press interview to the Asian Express, during his Bradford visit. Junaid Jamshed, who quit his role as a famous Pakistani pop singer in the late 90’s to devote his life as a conservative Sunni Muslim, says his role as...
The gold standard in jewellery For the past 14 years, Bradford’s Cha Cha Jewellers have been setting the benchmark for services in the gold industry, providing an endless range of traditional and bespoke designs to customers across the country. Their range of 22kt gold is unparalleled in quality and quantity, with styles to suit every taste and occasion all available from...
Exceeding expectations From an elegant Rolls Royce Ghost to the sleek design of the BMW i8, whatever your perfect car may be, one prestige hire company in Dewsbury has the keys to turn your dreams into reality. Established eight years ago, I-Drive is one of the most reputable car hire companies across the north of England, boasting an impressive fleet of...
Nadiya hopes to add her name to list of baking champs Whether it is the sumptuous desserts, drama in the kitchen or the infectious relationship be-tween hosts Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry, there is something unexplainably attractive when it comes to the BBC’s ‘Great British Bake Off’. With viewing figures in the final show eclipsing the 13million mark last year, the...
The Artz-I partners (l-r) Mohammed Rasul, Tehreem Rasul, and Fuad Khan
A new kind of shopping experience has arrived in Bradford, with a fusion of style and individual design already proving to be a winning combination for Artz-I. The innovative lifestyle and gift store first opened its doors in December last year, located in the iconic six-storey building on the corner of Kirkgate and Sunbridge Road - facing Godwin Street on...
Give a Gift puts smiles on children’s faces A record number of toys were delivered to two charities across Leeds earlier this week as the great Give a Gift Toy Appeal returned ‘bigger and better than ever’. Set up in 2013 as a charitable concept, Give a Gift is targeted at getting British Muslims to ‘give back’ to their local communities,...
RETURN: Having featured in a prominent Malaysian exhibition earlier this year, the World Curry Festival will return to Bradford in September
Street food and Malaysian cuisine at the heart of Bradford’s tastiest festival The highly anticipated return of the World Curry Festival will finally arrive in September as tastes and flavours from around the world arrive on Bradford’s doorstep. Having been postponed from its initial June date earlier this year, the festival will now take place on the weekend of 12th and...
Discover your perfect skin West Yorkshire’s premier cosmetic skin clinic continues to reach new heights in Huddersfield as Skyn Doctor brings innovative treatments to Yorkshire. The pioneering clinic has helped patients with all their dermatological needs from skin-rejuvenation treatments to cosmetic injections with staff boasting years of expertise in their fields. A new qualified practitioner has been employed recently to handle to...
With one of the largest collections of wallpapers, tiles and paints in the North of England, Al Murad is your one stop shop for any DIY job. Established almost 30 years ago, the business has grown into a name which customers can trust, with outlets across Yorkshire and England, making it officially the largest independent tile and natural stone distributor...
Bringing a taste of the States to Bradford From travelling the world to featuring on the front cover of Forbes Magazine, Liva Alberta has achieved a lot in her life yet her latest project is taking place a little closer to home. Bradford’s Berries, Bagels and Shakes is the realisation of a dream come true for the established entrepreneur who has...
The high profile law specialists 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...
Over the past decade, Prity Hair and Beauty salon has been driving the beauty industry forward, pioneering new treatments and products for the benefit of Bradford’s ever-growing clientele. Today, as the beauty specialists celebrate their tenth year of service, Prity is once again introducing a new treatment to the city in the form of Turkish Baths – of course with...
DONATIONS: Give a Gift ambassador, Rifhat Malik, received donations from children at Carlton Junior School last week
Toy Appeal calls on local Muslim community to support local causes In 2013, 500 gifts were donated. In 2014, 800 gifts were donated. And now, in 2015, the Give a Gift team is hoping to see that number grow once again as the great ‘Toy Appeal’ makes a welcome return. Set up as a charitable concept, targeted at getting British Muslims...
GIFTS: 70,000 packs of dates were donated to the appeal and will be distributed to mosques during Ramadan
The great cake campaign returns to the UK After raising more than £300,000 since 2013, the tastiest fundraising campaign of the year has returned this month with chocolate fudge cakes once again distributed across the country. Islamic Relief’s #Cakes4Syria campaign raises funds for the charity’s work overseas in Syria, with the dessert concept introduced during a time of fasting for Muslims...
Always in safe hands Having confidence in the food you are eating is something many people take for granted, with an estimated 500,000 cases of food poisoning in the UK reported every year – almost half of which is related to poultry. Thankfully, there is one catering team that not only prides themselves on sumptuous dishes but also the hygiene of...
The number of people living with diabetes has reached an all-time high - with tens of thousands of people in our region diagnosed with both type one and type two last year. The new figures announced at the start of Diabetes Week, have been extracted from official NHS data and shows an increase of more than 125,000 adults nationally compared...

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