St George’s Crypt visit proves a knockout success
Two-time world champion Amir Khan was fighting in the corner of society’s most vulnerable earlier this week as he helped feed the homeless in Leeds.
Showing his support for local charity, St George’s Crypt, he attended the event alongside his team from the Amir Khan Foundation, as well as councillors and members of...
Just ten weeks have passed since the construction of Leeds’ latest mosque began, and due to the dedicated work of Ontime Constructions and the Masjid-e-Quba board, the doors are almost ready to be opened – once they’re installed that is.
Located on the corner of Shepherds Lane in Roundhay, the building work is well ahead of schedule and expected to...
Work experience scheme launches at local college
Kirklees College have joined forces with employment experts, Stafflex, to provide students with a platform to gain valuable work experience and help employers create their future workforce.
‘KC Works’ gives employers the opportunity to ‘try before they buy’ by taking prospective employees on for work experience to see if it works out first.
Meanwhile, students...
17 offers for grammar school’s intellectual elite
The chance to study at one of England’s most prestigious universities is not a common occurrence yet for 17 academics at a single Leeds sixth form, a life at Oxbridge could be just around the corner.
Students from the Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) are continuing the impressive success rate of their predecessors in...
Pakistani Youth Forum lead on Holocaust Memorial Day
Young members from Huddersfield’s Pakistani community led a touching tribute to victims of world genocides last month as they urged residents in Kirklees to ‘pull together’ and challenge all prejudices.
The Huddersfield Pakistani Community Alliance youth leadership group, were invited to lead a touching presentation for the annual Halocaust Memorial Day at Dewsbury...
Stephen Lawrence week teaches about all cultures
A primary school in Bradford, which has previously been commended for its work on promoting anti-racism, held a number of special activities throughout last week as part of its annual Stephen Lawrence Week.
Pupils at Horton Grange Primary worked with local artists to create artwork and canvases, exploring different ethnicities and religions, with the...
New links forged between Bradford and India
Indian automotive giants, Tata Motors, have been forging new links with a leading Yorkshire college recently as the next generation of Indian workers step into 21st century learning.
Bradford College has been strengthening its international links with the industry leaders, working with their suppliers, the Lucknow Excellence Cluster, on helping to train up the...
Buckingham Palace awaits for Ethical Print team
A team of young entrepreneurs from a Dewsbury school will be taking their business to the capital next month, after they reached the final of a national competition.
The seven members of Westborough High School’s ‘Ethical Print’ group have shown they certainly possess the skills to succeed in a business-savvy environment.
Since setting up their...
A compilation of three fearless plays explores some explosive and truly dangerous real life stories of women
“Women are not free anywhere in this world until all women in the world are free.” Leymah Gbowee (Liberian peace activist)
4th-28th February, ARCOLA THEATRE
24 Ashwin Street
Dalston, London
E8 3DL
A triad of three fearless plays, and sometimes against the odds, exploration of women and...
David Cameron visitsBritain’s largest free Asian newspaper and joins conference with Yorkshire’s business leaders
Prime Minister David Cameron traded 10 Downing Street for 4 Armley Court earlier this week as he paid a visit to the UK’s largest free pick-up Asian publication.
The Prime Minister graced the offices of Asian Express Newspaper on Thursday 5th February, as part of his visit...
Exporting the British curry to South East Asia creating a tastebud-popping sensation in Malaysia
In its first foray overseas, the World Curry Festival received a rapturous welcome in Malaysia as it premiered at the 6th Penang International Halal Expo and Conference (PIHEC).
The three-day conference, featured at the aptly named Spice Arena, saw the World Curry Festival bring its international...
A police officer from Leeds, who rescued a family from a fire at their home earlier this month, has been praised for his bravery and quick response to a potentially fatal incident.
Response officer, PC Umer Saeed, was called out to a house in the Ireland Wood area of the city in the early hours after receiving a 999 call...
Princess Anne welcomed during two-day visit
HRH The Princess Royal paid a flying visit to West Yorkshire last week, helping a family business celebrate 40 years of production, and commemorating an employment project in Bradford.
On Friday 23rd January, she was warmly welcomed to the premises of SKA Textiles Ltd, in Huddersfield, and given a guided tour of the premises by...
Student rewarded for selfless homeless project
A fundraising teen from Bradford was joined by the likes of Amir Khan and Prince Charles last week as she was chosen to represent Yorkshire at a national NCS event.
Sarish Saghir, a Year 12 student at Bradford Girls Grammars School, worked tirelessly as a volunteer over the Christmas period through the National Citizenship Service,...
Hundreds gather to celebrate Arabic heritage
Qatari students who currently study at the University of Huddersfield, were joined by fellow academics, teaching staff and special guests last month as they celebrated the annual ‘Qatar National Day’.
The event was held on campus as a way for students to celebrate and share their nation’s heritage, despite being a long way from home...
Sheep taunted, hacked at, and abused at North Yorkshire abattoir
Four men have had their licences revoked and another was dismissed by a halal slaughterhouse in Thirsk this week, after images of shocking malpractice were secretly filmed on-site.
English owned abattoir, Bowood Lamb, was filmed by the vegan ‘Animal Aid’ organisation in December, with footage showing sheep, set for halal slaughter,...
Bradford charity CEO slams education system
The founder of a Bradford charity, which aims to break down barriers faced by South Asian members of the community, has urged other BME organisations to take up the issue of a ‘failing education system’.
Dr Mohammed Ali OBE, founder and CEO of the QED Foundation, made the remarks after it was revealed that Bradford...
Former world champ joins corner of Penny Appeal to fight for orphans in West Africa
Amir Khan stepped out of the boxing ring last week as he confirmed his next fight will be against poverty, joining forces with a Wakefield charity.
The two-time world champion, visited the Wood Street offices of the Penny Appeal last week showing his support in their...
Walk, run or cycle for those in need
A Halifax man is taking his own fundraising challenge to the next level this year as he completes a testing run from his hometown to Bradford with 30kg on his back, and he wants you to join him.
31-year-old Arfan Mir organised a similar event last year which saw dozens of people come...
Arthur France MBE recognised for services to Leeds
A tireless community campaigner, who amongst his many achievements was the founder of one of Leeds’ most popular and celebrated annual cultural events, has received a top civic honour.
As part of a special ceremony held in the civic hall this month, Arthur France MBE was recognised for his fantastic contribution to the...
