A pilot from Swindon said he was ‘appalled’ by the number of problems he encountered on a recent visit to Pakistan, with PIA airlines once again at the centre of the controversy.
Four-hour delays, lost luggage, ‘terrible customer service’, and an overflowing toilet down the aisles, are just some of the issues 52-year-old Zafar Chaudhry says he was forced to...
From May 2014, all new Volvo models will have the option to be built with engines from the new Drive-E powertrain family – offering a world-class blend of drivability and low CO2 emissions.
The CO2 emissions of the 190 hp Volvo V40 D4 with manual gearbox are down to an outstanding 99 g/km (74.3 mpg) – a no compromise of...
A doctor from Bradford Royal Infirmary said he was ‘incredibly humbled’ after learning of the news that he was to be honoured with his home country’s highest civilian honour.
Dr Sulleman Moreea, originally from Mauritius, was awarded the Grand Officer of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean award earlier this month from the President of the African nation.
Since...
A Bradford academy marked the First World War Centenary year earlier this week with a special ceremony held on the school grounds.
Pupils from Hanson Academy planted 30 trees to commemorate those who had previously attended the establishment yet lost their lives in battle during the Great War.
Tree saplings were donated from the woodlands trust, and were planted at the...
An innovative trial has been launched in Bradford, where excess cooking oils could soon be used to power a selection of the city’s homes.
85 residents across two streets in the Bradford Moor area have been issued with ‘Fat Vats’, plastic buckets in which households are urged to put their waste cooking oil rather than pour it down the drain.
Over...
15 acts took centre stage earlier this week in the battle to be crowned ‘Bankside’s Best’ as a local primary school’s talent search came to an end.
Singers, dancers, beat-boxers and even Batman made an appearance at Bankside Primary School’s first ever ‘Bankside’s Got Talent’ final.
Each act showcased their talent or skill in front of a packed hall of pupils,...
A decision has been handed down from the Court of Appeal in the case of Game Station (Jervis –v- Pillar Denton). The decision granted landlords Land Securities, British Land, Hammerson and Intu the right to recover rent from administrators that operated a retail business as a going concern whilst a buyer was sought, despite the rental payment date falling...
Your perfect wedding venue in the heart of Dewsbury
Looking for the perfect events venue in West Yorkshire, well look no further than Dewsbury’s Madni Muslim Girl’s School, for the smartest option around.
Hosting weddings, conferences and parties for more than six years now, the school’s reputation as a hidden gem is gaining more and more publicity, with the picturesque canal...
Keighley’s boxing star, Muhammad Ali,Keighley’s boxing star, Muhammad Ali, added yet another title to his growing collection last weekend as he picked up the prestigious Three Nations title in Edinburgh.
Competing in the 52kg category, Ali knocked off Welsh opponent, Kane Shepherd in the semi-final, before picking up a unanimous points victory the following day over Scottish favourite, Steven Boyle.
Victory means...
When your gym is named after one of the greatest warriors the world has ever seen, there is certainly some weight of expectation, and a Dewsbury establishment is doing its part to live up to that reputation.
Dewsbury’s KBW fitness and combat is aptly named after the Arabian warrior, Khalid Bin Walid, famed for being a master tactician and never...
An image of the fifth Bugatti Legend has appeared online, ahead of its official reveal at the Beijing Motor Show next month.
Known as the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Elizabeth Junek, the model serves as the penultimate part of the Legends special edition range.
Dedicated to Czech female racing driver Elizabeth Junek, the Veyron will be limited to just three units...
Having had condolences pouring in from the Bollywood film fraternity, it seems Shah Rukh Khan has been constantly at Juhi’s side since the death of her brother Sanjiv aka ‘Bobby’ Chawla.
Sanjiv had been the former CEO of Red Chillies Entertainment and was admitted to the hospital after a massive stroke in 2010 and has been in coma since then.
The...
Once upon a time he was the voice behind the most popular songs of Shah Rukh Khan, now, the singer has decided to explore the world of acting with the upcoming Yash Raj film ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’.
Excited about his role, Kumar Sanu claimed that he couldn't refuse the offer despite the fact that he is unaware of how...
Bollywood celebrities always had keen interest in the property market and many have made huge investments in this sector over the years.
Now we hear that one of our leading Bollywood celebs will soon be the proud owner of a luxurious private island in Dubai.
Apparently the said celebrity, whose name is being carefully kept away from the limelight, is in...
There’s a new funny man on the block who’s rapidly building a pretty decent bank of fans and respectable reputation in the world of stand up comedy.
29-year-old Aatif Nawaz from Wembley, to the complete horror of his close friends and family, left his stable well-paying job in IT to try his hand at making audiences laugh.
Having toured The Netherlands,...
Two years after assaulting a South African National in Mumbai, Saif Ali Khan has been charged for assaulting the director of trade investments – Mr Iqbal Sharma in South Africa.
The hearing against the ‘Nawab of Pataudi’ is scheduled to start from April 30th.
Khan had reportedly broken Iqbal Sharma’s nose following a scuffle at a restaurant in the famous Taj...
With the 2014 Formula One season finally kicking off this weekend at the Australian Grand Prix, Sahara Force India driver, Sergio Perez has been speaking about his excitement ahead of the first race.
Perez joined Force India in the off-season and with driving partner, Nico Hulkenberg, alongside him, he will be hoping to build on his 11th place finish from...
New Citroën C1, a cute-looking little city car will go on sale in the UK in July, with an equally cute price of just over £8,000.
Available with three and five doors, the new C1 range starts at just £8,245 for the C1 Touch VTi 68 manual 3-door, rising to £11,935 for the new C1 Airscape Flair VTi 68 ETG...
Ziggy is one half of the UK duo Bonafide, who has for the first time decided to leave his stable mate Maz for a collaboration with one of his musical heroes Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.
The collaboration titled “Has Ke Bol” has really excited Ziggy. After many years of working with Maz the boys decided that they would also record...
Aamir Khan is reported to have purchased Bollywood’s most expensive car, a £900,000 bomb proof Mercedes S600.
Now Aamir joins the league of India’s wealthiest Mukesh Ambani and India’s Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh with his new vehicle purchase, which is bulletproof, explosive-proof as well as bomb proof.
Sources say the actor felt the need to purchase such a protected vehicle after...
