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...
Black belt ceremony awards young trainers
Five martial artists from a kickboxing academy in Bradford were awarded their black belts last week after passing the grade in the fast-paced sport.
The students, from Azar Farooq Kickboxing, received the decorated honour at a special ceremony on Monday, with family and friends in attendance.
To achieve the final colour belt in the sport, the...
Ashfaq helps Britain clinch victory
Leeds’ Qais Ashfaq registered an emotional victory last week as he made a winning start to his life a British Lionheart.
Coming up against China Dragon’s Diao Jianhao, the 21-year-old won on a split decision as he battled through the five-round contest in the World Series of Boxing.
It was a tough mental challenge for Ashfaq, whose...
Exhausting seven-hour Thai Boxing challenge completed
Battered, bruised and hurting, Mubz Bajwa walks away from the ring after 111 consecutive rounds of boxing yet still has a smile on his face, knowing he has broken a world record and raised hundreds of pounds for charity.
The Birmingham competitor, who has been involved in the sport for almost 20 years, took on...
Varun Dhawan talks about his role in ‘Badlapur’
That Varun Dhawan is hugely popular with the ladies is no surprise. The young actor’s six-pack, cute looks and incredible charm on the screen have won him a huge female fan following.
However, this time he is out to prove a different point. ‘Badlapur’, a revenge saga directed by thriller specialist Sriram Raghavan,...
“At first I couldn’t believe what was happening.”
A Dewsbury shopkeeper says he was left ‘terrified’ after being the victim of a gunpoint robbery just three months after starting his job.
Haider Afzal, from Saville Town, had been working at Rupyal Superstore when a gunman entered the premises on Thursday 27th December around 8.20pm.
Pointing a gun at the 22-year-old, the armed...
Teens head to recording studio in aid of massacre victims
Three musical siblings from Bradford have taken their fundraising to a whole new note this week after releasing their own song in aid of those affected by a Taliban attack on a Pakistan school last month.
16-year-old Shakeeb Hussain, and his sisters, Ayesha, 19, and Areeba, 15, all from Undercliffe, pulled...
Asian Express hosts event-packed night to mark the end of 2014
The glitterati of Yorkshire and beyond were out in full force as guests came together to mark the end of 2014 with a big bang.
The star-studded 3rd annual ‘Asian Express Year End Party’, which has been dubbed as ‘the must-go-to party of the year’, witnessed sensational live performances from...
