15-24 May 2015
After the overwhelming success of the September 2014 launch weekend, the Bradford Literature Festival is set to take the national festival scene by storm later this month as it runs between Friday 15th and Sunday 24th May.
At the heart of this unique festival is cultural literacy – an exploration of race, faith and culture through a celebration...
Landslide victory in Bradford West as election-fever sweeps nation
A Conservative Government may be leading the UK for the next five years, yet in Bradford West, it is all about Labour as Naz Shah pulled off an amazing landslide victory to send George Galloway out of office.
19,977 votes for Shah in the constituency ensured she romped to victory - more...
Safeguarding children from extremism in Leeds
A series of nationwide seminars, aimed at helping school and college leaders protect young people from being drawn into extremism and radicalisation, will arrive in Leeds next month.
The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) is launching the seminars to offer support and guidance to leadership teams in response to new legislation and widespread...
New speed limits call on driver safety
A host of new 20mph speed limits have started to come into effect across Calderdale this month as the council aims to make streets safer for the public.
As part of the ‘Love our Streets’ campaign, new speed limits will be installed in residential streets throughout the borough until 2017, with the target of...
UK’s fourth largest grocer Bradford-based Morrisons continues to grapple with falling figures
Britain's fourth biggest supermarket chain, Morrisons, revealed a further deterioration in its sales performance last week, highlighting the tough turnaround job faced by its new boss David Potts.
Shares in the Bradford-based group which trails market leader Tesco, Wal-Mart' Asda and Sainsbury's in annual sales, fell 6.7 per cent...
Taxi strike leaves May Day revellers stranded
Bank holiday Monday is one of the busiest nights of the year for pubs and clubs across the country, welcoming in thousands of visitors from across the local area.
However, what are usually the packed streets of Wakefield on a ‘three-day-weekend’, turned out to be rather quiet last Sunday as a taxi strike in...
Zayn and Louie in Twitter spat
They were once band-mates in the largest group in the world yet Zayn Malik and Louie Tomlinson seemed far from friends last week as they clashed on Twitter following a simple uploaded photo.
Malik, who left One Direction in March this year, has yet to release any solo music since the split despite spending much...
Cinema does more than Bollywood
A young cancer patient from Leeds made two new friends for life last week as a special screening of Cinderella was held at the Odeon cinema, equipped with princesses and a touch of magic.
Six-year-old Zara Lundy, from Middleton, suffers from acute lymphoblastic t-cell leukaemia and is currently receiving chemotherapy treatment which makes her prone...
Industrial action causes travel mayhem in city
Bus users across Bradford were forced to find alternative routes around the city last week as a two-day strike affected thousands of daily commuters.
On Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th April, bus drivers with ‘First West Yorkshire’ walked out over a dispute with their employers in regard to the possible closure of one of...
Running your own business can be taxing enough at times so to add the task of managing all your company’s finances is something you just do not need.
Thankfully there is one firm of chartered accountants that can not only advise you on all the right steps in business but also ensure your financial planning is at its most efficient...
The bespoke furniture specialists
Bored of the same furniture designs everywhere you go or want to experiment with a unique twist? Well look no further than Home Design Upholstery for all your tailored and bespoke needs.
Setup three years ago, the Bradford business is a hidden gem in the city, providing homes, restaurants and even hairdressers with individual furnishings perfect for...
Hair, Scalp and Beauty Clinic
For the past 22 years one beauty clinic in Bradford has been at the forefront of the cosmetic industry, bringing all the latest and innovative treatments to West Yorkshire.
Now, with its own expansive product line, classes for future beauticians and treatments exclusively available onsite, Arora Hair Scalp and Beauty remains the city’s top clinic.
Headed by...
Diabetes event raises awareness in ‘at risk’ communities
It is a statistic which ‘leaders have failed to address’ according to one doctor, as diabetes continues to prove to be a silent killer prevalent amongst South Asian communities every year.
In an event organised in Bradford last week, guest speakers and members of the public gathered to discuss the issues surrounding the...
Bringing Desi food to the heart of Bradford
Four years ago, Lahori Karahi and Chargha opened the doors to its first flagship restaurant in Manchester, bringing a new taste of the Asian continent to a city which had never experienced such flavours before.
Now, after establishing itself as a leader in south Asian cuisine, Lahori has arrived in Bradford and looks...
Bringing a new dining experience 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 long...
Former Bulls owner claims victory against administrator
After being branded a ‘thief’ by some, Omar Khan says it was a ‘huge relief’ when a High Court ruled in his favour last week as he continues the fight to clear his name following his ownership of Bradford Bulls.
The Rugby League outfit were within 30 minutes of ceasing to exist when Mr...
Evening of dance raises £30,000 for hospice
Fundraisers laced up their dancing shoes last weekend as the ‘Martin House Strictly Get Dancing’ event returned to Wetherby for a night of waltzing and tango.
Fifteen couples competed for this year’s crown in front of a crowd of more than 400 as they danced the night away on Saturday 28th February.
After showcasing their...
A local optometrist says he hopes to set up an eye surgery in one of the most poverty-stricken areas of Sudan in the future as he prepares for his first aid mission later this month.
Ishtiyak Mahomed, from Thornton, will be travelling to the African nation on 15th March as part of a convoy from the Mercy Mission charity.
There, he...
New criminal sanctions for those who fail to protect children from sexual exploitation are at the heart of a package of new measures announced by the Prime Minister, David Cameron.
The government says it will consult on extending the new criminal offence of ‘wilful neglect’ of patients to children’s social care, education and elected members as part of its national...
Flying five fall from the skies
A group of high-flying fundraisers took the saying ‘the sky’s the limit’ to a whole new level last week as they took part in a charity skydive for a Bradford project.
In total, five brave volunteers headed to Hibaldstow, North Lincolnshire, to complete the nerve-wrecking challenge as they raised funds for the Woolly Winter Appeal...
