The good, the bad, and the not so ugly
Whether you’ve been watching the latest ‘real-life’ drama series to hit TV screens or not, the odds are you’ve heard of Sky Living’s newest show - ‘Desi Rascals’.
Airing every Friday night, the series follows the lives of a multi-generational cast, within the British-Asian community, who live in the affluent area of...
Petition gathers over 30,000 signatures following controversial roast
Regular disputes and arguments in the world of Bollywood are often based around ‘trivial’ things, such as relationships, clothes and advertising deals.
Yet when a team of comedians, roasting the entertainment elite had a police complaint registered against them, the very real, and very important topic of ‘freedom of speech’ cropped up in...
Nawazuddin Siddiqui clarifies on his Hollywood film opposite Nicole
There is a price that one has to pay for success, and even the master and passionate actor, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who still has his feet firmly on the ground, has to face it.
For those of you who are not quite familiar with him, he’s had a subtle climb in the industry...
Chevrolet’s back with a vengeance with it’s supercharged 650bhp V8 Corvette Z06
The Z06 rejoins the Corvette lineup for 2015 as the most track-capable model in the iconic car's 62-year history.
Stretching the performance envelope for Corvette with unprecedented levels of aerodynamic downforce, a jaw-dropping 650bhp, thanks to its supercharged LT4 supercharged 6.2L V-8 engine and its high-performance eight-speed paddle-shift automatic...
World-renowned actor and aspiring film-maker Idris Elba has embarked on an epic 750 mile road trip in the new Jaguar XE, the most fuel efficient Jaguar ever produced.
Driving from London to Berlin in winter conditions, whilst documenting his journey through film, Idris will test the class-leading fuel economy credentials of Jaguar’s new sports saloon, while enjoying innovative in-car technology,...
‘Thugs stole my life’s work in one night’
A business owner in Batley is offering a £10,000 reward for information that could lead to the return of 23 boat engines, stolen from his workplace in a ‘life-changing robbery’ last week.
69-year-old Sam Al-Kazhraji, arrived at his workshop, off Brookroyd Lane, on Thursday 15th January to find his property had been targeted...
A star-studded list of UK celebrities from Oscar-winning actress Emma Thompson, to musician Sting and television presenter/actor Micahel Palin wrote to Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday 26th January, criticising the government for not welcoming more Syrian refugees.
A year ago, Britain announced it would accept several hundred of the most vulnerable Syrian refugees as part of a special resettlement...
Interfaith relationship reaches new level in Bradford
Bradford’s Synagogue Council took the unprecedented step of appointing a Muslim member onto its ruling body last week as the two religion’s interfaith relationship in the city continues to strengthen.
Jani Rashid, a long time supporter of the Synagogue, was approached to join the council by chairman, Rudi Leavor, after his colleagues unanimously passed...
1,000 strong petition handed to Leeds City Council
A group of taxi drivers from across Leeds gathered in the city centre last week to hand over a 1,000-strong petition, requesting the right for private hire vehicles (PHVs) to enter bus lanes.
Current regulations mean only hackney carriage taxis are able to enter the lanes alongside the city’s buses, leaving more than...
Fashion student showcases early creations
A budding fashion designer from a University in Leeds saw her first industry-standard garment design go on show this past week as a special exhibition was held in the city.
20-year-old Sehar Hussain, was joined by other creative designers when ‘The Shirt’ public exhibition opened on Thursday 29th January, at the reception of Leeds Beckett University’s...
Curry-lovers welcome the ‘King of curry’
More than one-hundred guests were welcomed to an evening of food and entertainment they will never forget last week as Akbars finally arrived in Sheffield.
The highly anticipated launch, on Thursday 29th January, came after a number of requests for the delicious Indian dishes to be available in the city, with Akbars’ reputation for curries,...
Bradford man takes ‘World Curry Festival’ to international heights
Many have earned esteem for exporting sand to Arabia, but how many have taken curry to Asia?
This year the World Curry Festival founded in Bradford - the city which holds the title ‘Curry Capital of Britain’, will be doing just that when it transports some of it finest curry chefs and...
Are you thinking of where to host your wedding in 2015? Then look no further than the community of Manningham.
The Carlisle Business Centre offers a fantastic versatile space to help you create your ideal wedding day with a function room that not only offers you a blank canvas to work on but also a customer service team who are...
Despite being banned until a year ago from entering the US, Modi is now an ‘ally’ says President Obama on his India visit
The White House has said during a visit to New Delhi by President Barack Obama that India could play a role in battling Islamic State.
U.S. Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes said India's involvement could focus on...
A 37-year-old policeman in Birmingham who led a secret double-life as head of an organised crime group was caught out after suspicious colleagues saw him turning up for work in a £170,000 Ferrari.
Osman Iqbal, who was on a £25,000-a-year salary as an emergency response police officer with West Midlands Police astonished his fellow officers who saw him arrive at...
Giving sufferers ‘a voice’ that will be heard
A mental health charity in Bradford celebrated its 25th anniversary last month, in which time thousands of people have benefitted from the crucial advocacy help.
The Bradford and Airedale Mental Health Advocacy Group (BAMHAG) first opened its doors in 1989 when a group of support workers banded together to help empower patients with...
Memorial Day established to pay tribute to victims worldwide
The birthday of a Bradford teenager, murdered after suffering years of honour-based violence, will be marked this year with the first ever memorial day which remembers victims of honour killings.
Shafilea Ahmed was suffocated to death by her parents in 2003 when she was 17-years-old, after being abused for a long duration...
YouTube channel, to inspire young people, ready for takeoff
A team of budding entrepreneurs will be setting up their own online channel next month, aiming to inspire young people across the country.
OurFuture TV is an online platform set to be launched by six Grange Technology College students, which will tell the stories of motivational young people across Yorkshire as well...
Friends of Thornbury continue ‘earning their crust’ with morning fundraisers
A team of parents from a Bradford school have raised more than £1,400 by selling toast and juice to pupils every Friday during their weekly ‘Crust sessions’.
Volunteers at Thornbury Primary School, have been taking part in the fundraising activity for almost a year now, with all money raised reinvested back...
The 120 million pound question - Manny Pacquiao Vs Floyd Mayweather Fight almost finalised
Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr who demands approximately 40 million pounds per fight and is probably the greatest technical boxer to have ever lived has avoided the question of fighting his biggest rival Manny “Pac Man” Pacquiao since 2009 when it was first touted.
Mayweather Jr has previously...
