Three men convicted in Belgium over their involvement in a major people smuggling ring following a joint investigation by the National Crime Agency and Belgian police have been arrested in the UK.
The men – all Afghan nationals – were apprehended by National Crime Agency and Metropolitan Police Service...
With temperatures set to plummet in the coming days health leaders in the North West are urging the public to use NHS services wisely as we see pressure mounting on urgent and emergency care post-Christmas.
NHS services across the North West are under pressure, with demand for primary...
Consultant Rheumatologist, Kavitha Nadesalingam, proud of what they have achieved
Two specialist hospital teams from Bradford who have been shortlisted for three national healthcare awards considered the ‘Oscars’ for the sector.
The HSJ Partnership Awards celebrates health professionals where good practice and innovative programmes are celebrated among NHS staff and...
Dr Nasrul Ismail, Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Bristol, is a leading expert and researcher on prisons. Talking about the government’s plans to open 14,000 more prison places, and whether this still won’t be enough to meet demand over the next few years, he said: “Building more prisons...
Global citizenship education can help to deal with poverty, educational inequality, climate-related health threats, and pollution (Credit: University of Birmingham)
A University of Birmingham community focussed initiative helps to deal with poverty, educational inequality, climate-related health threats, and pollution.
Discussions are now underway to incorporate global citizenship education into teacher...
A group of young people from across the Bradford district formed the ‘Bradford Young Ambassadors’ at the start of 2024, and volunteer with the aim of encouraging other young people into Bradford Museums and Galleries.
This year, they have delivered five workshops including how to make a dastarkhan (tablecloth)...
Chancellor Anita Rani met with two of the four students who are being helped by the Rani Scholarship during Graduation Week earlier this December. The Bradford-born broadcaster returned to her home city to attend ceremonies as more than 2,000 students graduated.
The Rani Scholarship, supported by TechnologyOne, launched...
Health bosses in Leeds have expanded their stop smoking services to help encourage residents to kick the habit – as figures show there are currently more than 111,000 people in the city who still smoke.
Recent data taken from GP practices shows 16.6 per cent of the adult population...
After suffering a health setback, which sidelined an aspiring footballer for twelve months, in August 2024 returned to training and was signed up with Coppull United FC. He now intends on playing professionally.
Rochdale-born footballer Muhammad Abdur Rahman represented Burnley’s Youth team from 2018 to 2021. Rahman also trained...
Phizzical Productions is delighted to announce the return of Shahid Iqbal Khan’s Olivier Award-nominated play 10 Nights, which will open at Riverside Studios on Wednesday 8 January 2025, ahead of a UK tour. Sâmir Bhamra directs Adeel Ali in this heartfelt and humorous one-man play exploring themes of faith, community, and self-discovery.
Birmingham City Council (BCC) has launched a vital new social health campaign to promote testing for Hepatitis B and C, reinforcing the city’s ongoing commitment to the Fast-Track Cities+ (FTC+) programme.
Birmingham officially joined the Fast-Track Cities initiative in October 2022, aligning with a global network of cities working towards the goal of ending...
Roald Dahl’s Matilda has captured the imaginations of readers for decades, and its stage adaptation has brought the story to dazzling life. As Matilda the Musical embarks on its latest tour across the UK and Ireland, let’s look at five unforgettable moments that make this production a must-watch.
Celebrated filmmaker Payal Kapadia has made history as the first Indian woman director to receive a Golden Globe nomination, with her powerful feature film All We Imagine As Light earning nods for Best Director and Best Motion Picture in a Non-English Language at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards.
Kapadia...
Support dog Rocky provides knockout aid for polio survivor Rajwinder (Credit: Josie Hunt Photography)
A woman who was left confined to her wheelchair is helping raise awareness of how support dogs can help change lives.
Rajwinder Kaur, was a one-year-old when contracted polio as a baby, which had a life-changing...
Payal Kapadia’s Cannes Grand Prix winner All We Imagine As Light is voted the Best Film of the Year
Sight and Sound, the BFI’s international film magazine, today announces the results of their Best Films of the Year poll 2024, with All We Imagine As Light, written and...
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Lost Ladies, India’s official entry for the 2025 Oscars, continues to garner international acclaim and support through a series of high-profile events and screenings. The film’s compelling narrative...
Imran Fazil at Petra in Jordan
A travel explorer from Bradford has trekked over 20,000 miles to fulfil his big adventure-dream of visiting all seven wonders of the world.
Having ticked off six of the seven wonders of the world, the intrepid Imran Fazil, 41, now hopes to complete his...
TV GP and author Dr Amir Khan
The first sign of a stroke might not seem like much – you could be struggling to smile (Face), you might not be able to raise your arm (Arm), or slurring when you speak (Speech).
Just one symptom could mean a stroke, and...
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The BAFTA campaign for Lost Ladies, India’s official entry for the 2025 Oscars, began on a high note with an elegant reception held at the prestigious Taj Buckingham Gate. Last night, Bollywood icon Aamir Khan, celebrated producer Kiran Rao, and renowned business...
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Get ready to rev up your excitement as everyone’s favorite blue hedgehog returns in cinemas. SONIC 3 is set to release in cinemas in the UK on 21st December 2024. Directed by Jeff Fowler, the latest installment in the Sonic franchise promises even...
