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Deep in this alluring exhibition - with its bronze heads and neon figures, dead heroes in clay and gold, tributes to the legends of Black music and history - is a piece of work that is has a quiet but powerful aura that you might just miss it. A ghost of female...
A dynamic and energetic street dance production, Crazy Smooth: In My Body is a captivating experience performance by a super-talented Canadian dance troupe. The show offers something you don’t quite expect (which in my opinion, is the best way to go if you never experienced theatre). The production combines street dance and...
Mohika Shankar, Kathak dance artist (Credit: Mohika Shankar) This summer visitors are invited to Kedleston Hall, the National Trust house near Derby, to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) and to experience music, dance and relevant stories which commemorate the history and identity of British South Asians. SAHM runs from...
The 2024 USA Basketball Women’s U17 National Team clinched their sixth gold medal at the 2024 FIBA U17 Women’s World Cup Sunday with a 84-64 win over Canada at Domo de la Feria in Leon, Mexico. Two teams that have previously met on five occasions in the FIBA U17...
Following the passing of Pir Syed Maroof Hussain Shah Arif Qadri Naushahi (an esteemed and respected leader in the Muslim faith), a funeral service is being organised by Jamiyat Tabligh-ul-Islam to allow mourners to pay their respects. The service will be held at Jamiyat Tabligh-ul-Islam Bradford Central Mosque and...
In 2020 Love Cheesecakes appeared on the popular television show, Dragons’ Den, giving the artisan bakery a step on the online ladder. Yorkshire-based food group, Regal Food Products Group Plc is set to boost its chilled desserts offer with the acquisition of artisan cheesecake makers, Love Cheesecakes.
Faith leaders and community representatives gathered in unity to strengthen interfaith bonds, and discuss how different faith communities can work as constructively as possible for ‘the common good’ of humanity. Hosted by the the Rt Revd Nick Baines - Bishop of Leeds, and the Rt Revd Dr Toby Howarth...
You Belong Here promises a vibrant, diverse summer programme of culture and art with something for everyone Free live events every weekend as well as thought-provoking public art installations Exciting cross-artform festivals including Unlimited, celebrate the work of disabled artists World-class...
The Hayward Gallery presents Tavares Strachan: There Is Light Somewhere (18 June - 1 September 2024), the first mid-career survey of the New York-based, Bahamian artist. A recipient of the MacArthur ‘Genius Grant’, Strachan has created a range of boldly inventive and ambitious exhibitions over the past two decades, including presentations at...
A string of bold physical UK dance premieres from international companies and artists including Shechter II: From England with Love, Qudus Onikeku / The QDance Company’s Re:INCARNATION, In My Body by Crazy Smooth and Chunky Move's 4/4, choreographed by Antony Hamilton. The UK debut of Poland’s new...
Nirmal Singh, honorary graduate at the University of Bradford (Credit: KM Images Ltd) Nirmal Singh MBE’s inspiring rags to riches story has been recognised with a special honour from the University of Bradford.  He went from arriving in the UK from Punjab, India, aged 15 in 1967 with just £3...
Leading hero Taha Shah Badussha, who plays the role of Tajdar Baloch in ‘Heeramandi’, gave fans a special treat with exclusive meet and greet opportunities across London, Manchester and Leeds. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ took the world by storm following its’ global Netflix release in May...
The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Cllr Abigail Marshall-Katung, was joined by community representatives to commemorate the tragedy of the Srebrenica genocide. On 11th July 1995, the town of Srebrenica witnessed the horrifying ethnic cleansing, which took place by units of the Bosnian Serb Army, and witnessed the targeted killing...
The final of the current nine fundraisers for a new £32M state-of-the-art hospital in Jorian (near Jatlan) in the Mirpur District witnessed the charity's single biggest donation pledged by a UK charity. After successful fundraisers held in Peterborough, Leeds, Bradford, Oldham, Derby, Luton, Birmingham, Slough, Kashmir Orphan Relief...
Taha Shah Badussha, who plays the role of Tajdar Baloch will meet and greet fans at Habbibi, Leeds on Friday 12th July Sanjay Leela Bhansali's ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ took the world by storm following its’ global Netflix release in May and became the world’s most-viewed Indian series ever. But,...
Aagrah Shipley has unveiled its exciting transformation of Aagrah A la Carte Restaurant on the site’s ground floor. It’s the first major makeover since moving from the original site in 2001. With a new look and an exciting menu, 100-seater restaurant is a go-to destination for both cuisine enthusiasts...
Following Luton’s fundraiser, the Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust (KORT) South Team has delivered another tremendous event for KORT Hospital. The latest fundraiser in a series of events in the last couple of events was held at the Elite Banqueting Suite in Slough on Sunday 7th July, 2024.
Although bowel cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer, and the UK’s second biggest cancer killer, many people feel uncomfortable talking about their bowel habits, explains Dr Anisha Patel. “I’m a mother of two and a GP from Surrey, so being diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer...
Students at the University of Bradford are set to benefit from a multi-million pound investment in their social and study areas, with several major refurbishments currently underway. The two biggest investments are to Student Central - where students socialise and hold events - and the University's JBP Library.
Priya Begum, who has been supported through the Sandwell Adult and Family Learning Service (SAFL) A project which has helped more Sandwell residents get confident online by providing 1,200 Chromebooks, 400 laptops and training on how to use them has won the Adult Learner Award for Digital Inclusion. Two Sandwell Council...

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