76% of the public agree “Fathers these days want to be a bigger part of their children’s lives”
A major new campaign has been launched by British dads calling on Keir Starmer to increase paternity leave for new fathers and co-parents. The campaign is seeking to improve the...
The shortlisted restaurants and takeaways have been unveiled for the annual Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA), the most prestigious celebration of Pan Asian cuisine in the UK, which will take place this year on Sunday 6th October at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.ARTA 2024 is Powered by Work Permit Cloud, with...
Volunteers at City Park in Bradford join together to celebrate the launch of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture (photo credit: Owen Humphreys/PA Media Assignments)
Dynamo, Akram Khan and Asian Dub Foundation among first programmes announced for Bradford 2025
A sensational line-up, from world-famous magician Dynamo to the prestigious...
In a period riven with anarchy following decades of Afghan invasions, Ranjit Singh emerged as the Punjab region’s undisputed Maharaja by the turn of the 19th century. Possessed with an indomitable sense of destiny, his meteoric rise to power brought about the hugely influential Sikh Empire – a kingdom which created seismic...
Samia Djilli and Sarah Allen Productions announced the full cast and creatives for Saher Shah’s debut play Vitamin D which opens at Soho Theatre in September, following its national tour last year. Melina Namdar directs the all-female cast - Anshula Bain (Friend), Renu Brindle (Mama), Rosaleen Burton (Colleague), Zyna Goldy (Aunty), Saher...
Dr Nirmal Singh MBE FRSA
From his modest beginnings in Punjab to becoming an iconic figure in Bradford, his life serves as an inspiration for future generations.
The ‘A Team’, alongside distinguished guests, celebrated the conferment of an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Bradford to Nirmal Singh MBE...
Hamara has announced the commencement of construction for a new £3.2m leisure and wellbeing hub, The Cockburn Centre in Hunslet Moor, Leeds. The facility which is now closed to the public, has been funded by 14 different funders including Hamara and aims to become a national centre of excellence for grassroots sport and...
As September begins and you begin to feel the chill, Soho Theatre have included some exciting shows in a line-up for this month! Which one will you be watching?
VITAMIN D
Written by Saher Shah.
Tue 3 - Sat 21 Sep
The cast and creative team has been announced for Statues, which has its world premiere at the Bush Theatre, London on 9 October (Press Night 14 October). Produced by Two Magpies Productions in association with Bush Theatre, Statues is a lyrical love letter to the original code switchers, exploring the impact of...
THE REAL ONES by Waleed Akhtar ;
Production ;
Cast: Nnabiko Ejimofor, Anthony Howell, Mariam Haque & Nathaniel Curtis ;
Directed by Anthony Simpson-Pike ;
Set and costume designer: Anita Fields ;
Lighting Designer: Christopher Nairne ;
Sound Designer: XANA ;
Voice and accent coach: Gurkiran Kaur ;
Movement Director: Iskandar sharazuddin ;
Production Manager: James Dawson ;
Casting Director: Jatinder Chera ;
Costume Supervisor: Maariyah Sharjil...
Shortlisted restaurants and takeaways have been unveiled for the annual Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA), the most prestigious celebration of Pan Asian cuisine in the UK, which this year will be taking place on Sunday 6th October at London’s Royal Lancaster.
Hosted by Samantha Simmonds, BBC Journalist and...
People living in South Leeds are set to benefit from fresh investment into local grassroots sports facilities thanks to a £600k grant from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation.
This investment will enable Hamara to build a new leisure and wellbeing facility and create a new...
The Chief Inspector of Prisons has raised serious concerns about the potential consequences of the government's decision to release approximately 1,750 prisoners early in an effort to address overcrowding.
This early release program, intended to ease pressure on the UK’s overcrowded prison system, has sparked warnings from experts, former...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pIxnwkRvWs
Christmas has come early this year! Warner Bros’ trailer for the yuletide action-adventure “Red One,” starring Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans and J.K. Simmons as Saint Nick. shows a lot of fun and excitement.
In the trailer, Johnson takes an ordinary Hot Wheels car from a toy store and...
Starting a new term in education is daunting at any age, but for adult learners it’s often a self-mission to prove that it’s never to late to learn.
It’s no different for adult learner, Lubna Tahir. The 40-something-year-old is due to begin an art course designed for keen learners...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyTc5kXZlAM
Tim Burton’s beloved Beetlejuice was a game-changer in the industry. With its wacky out-of-the-box humour and shock value that were expected during the 80s, audiences flocked to the cinema to see what the buzz was about. 30 odd years later, Burton revives this classic and mixes the old with the new...
Concert Versions
Thursday 12th September, Dance City, NewcastleSunday 15th September, His Majesty’s Theatre, West End, London
Musical Version
Friday 8th November – Sunday 17th November, Beck Theatre, HayesFor all performance details and ticket bookings visit:www.phizzical.com/show/bombay-superstars
Phizzical...
Discounted offers and special screenings
Pictureville Cinema, Yorkshire’s biggest independent cinema, has reopened, following a 10-month temporary closure.
The reopening on 31st August coincided with Cinema First’s National Cinema Day and with it comes an incredible one-day discount, with ticket prices at just £3.
Zara Mohammed, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain commends the recent research British Muslims accessing palliative care during the pandemic
People from diverse backgrounds must be included in the development of healthcare policies to ensure all groups' needs are met, new research into palliative care for the Muslim community has found.
GP and bestselling author Dr Amir Khan’s book ‘How Families Are Made’ shows how families come in all shapes and sizes
Bestselling novelists, award-winning writers and a former British prime minister are among the world-class lineup at this year’s Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival.
The Festival, which is sponsored by Raworths...
