Masterpieces of the Iranian New Wave (4–25 Feb) is a stunning showcase of nine ground-breaking films thatemerged from Cinema-ye Motafavet, or Iranian New Wave, the grassroots movement in Iranian documentary and fiction filmmaking. Produced in the 1960s and 70s, these Iranian arthouse films - made by a small group of young, collaborative...
Hardeep Sahota in Prince Reimagined at Lawrence Batley Theatre (Photo credit Studio Bokehgo)
Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield have been working closely with local South Asian artists to welcome new audiences to experience the magic of the arts.
The West Yorkshire theatre’s Community Ambassadors scheme aims to reflect the diversity found...
A Birmingham brother and sister were sentenced on 9th January for fraud relating to donated charitable funds.
Rajbinder Kaur, 55, was convicted last September for money laundering and six counts of theft amounting to £50,000 and one count under Section 60 of the Charities Act 2011 - knowingly or...
Gritting campaign continues as Manchester looks towards a wintry weekend: GritterA week of gritting is set to intensify over the weekend as the City Council works to keep our region’s roads clear.
With the cold weather set to continue into the weekend gritting crews are preparing for a...
The Great Mughals exhibition at the V&A is an ambitious and breathtaking tribute to one of the most dynamic empires in world history. It is as much a celebration of the Mughal artistic legacy as it is a reflection on their role as cultural innovators who reshaped South Asia and influenced the...
LONDON PRESS NIGHT: Thursday 23rd January, 6.45pm
In 1945, two years before the partition of India, two young women – one Sikh, one Muslim – stand fast against circumstances that would separate them. Santi and Naz are best friends who only think about stealing books, swimming in the lake...
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Inspired by the untold true story of India’s first and deadliest airstrike, Sky Force brings forth an unparalleled narrative of courage and patriotism, led by the dynamic duo Akshay Kumar and debutant Veer Pahariya. After the stupendous response on the trailer, the makers have dropped the first song - Maaye, the...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSu9-DBjMPI&t=1s
The much-anticipated trailer of the film Game Changer was unveiled on Tuesday at a grand event in Hyderabad, with acclaimed filmmaker SS Rajamouli in attendance. Directed by Shankar, the film showcases one of his signature themes— a determined protagonist challenging corrupt forces.
Featuring Ram Charan as an IAS...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tpdd5vpZrA8
Phizzical Productions has released the trailer for 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.
A Palestinian woman in Gaza city receives a bedding kit, distributed by UN partners, as part of IOM's shelter winterisation effort (Picture Credit: UNRWA)
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has voiced how deeply alarmed the charity is by the devastating impact of winter rains and freezing temperatures on displaced Palestinians in Gaza,...
Game Changer is an exciting upcoming bilingual action film that features the incredibly talented Ram Charan as the lead actor. What makes this film even more special is that it marks Ram Charan's direct Tamil debut, where he will be portraying a dual role.
The music has also been a hit with the audience...
Fraud has risen by 16% since 2023, according to data from the BBC. With the new year in full swing, scammers will look for new ways to exploit unsuspecting victims.
Fortunately, Stepan Solovev, CEO & Co-founder of SOAX, has shared five common scams and how to avoid falling prey to...
CEO of Regal Food Products Group Plc, Younis Chaudhry has been recognised in the New Year Honours List with an MBE for his services to business and to the community of Bradford.
For over twenty years Younis Chaudhry has excelled in British business and international trade, all whilst...
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...
