Wakefield-based charity Penny Appeal has been told to stop sending spam texts for the month Ramadan after it bombarded people with 460,000 messages asking for donations.
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) said Penny Appeal sent 52,000 messages to people over a 10-day period in 2022, triggering hundreds of people...
Leeds charity Hamara Healthy Living Centre has won a major national award for its work to reduce health inequalities and poverty, particularly among people from ethnic minority backgrounds, in Beeston and Holbeck.
Following a rigorous selection and assessment process, Hamara Healthy Living Centre was chosen from more than 500...
(l-r) Founder of the Khidma Community Kitchen Nazim Ali, with volunteers Mohammed Azeem, 12-year-old Muhammad Abdullah Adnan, Khurram Aziz and Haji Adnan Fiaz
A Bradford man who’s raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for numerous charitable causes, celebrated the inaugural launch of his local community warm food hub.
Nazim...
This International Women’s Day (IWD), ten incredibly brave women battling cancer and cancer survivors, are inspiring others with their powerful stories about their life challenges, struggles and courage.
They’ll be taking to the runway, organised by the The Fashion Brunch, which has extraordinarily deviated from the established norms of...
Prepare to dive into the behind-the-scenes world of adrenaline-fuelled action with the release of Yodha - Man On A Mission BTS, unveiling the magic of this revolutionary project.
In the behind the scenes footage, renowned actor Sidharth Malhotra shares his insights on Yodha, labelling it as a concept action...
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination reduces the risk of cervical cancer – but did you know it also reduces the risk of other HPV related cancers that can also affect boys – including some head, neck, anal and genital cancers? In this two-part series, learn how cervical screening and HPV vaccination could eliminate...
"I do think international audiences will enjoy this film as much, or, if not more than an Indian audience because I think, they're not necessarily looking for stars when they're watching the film, they're looking for a good story and interesting characters and situations."
Q How was the...
Kiran Rao makes a strong case for women's empowerment, education and equality without disparaging men or resorting to prejudice, as shown in a line mocking regressive dowry attitudes.
After a 14-year gap since her haunting directorial debut Dhobi Ghat, Kiran Rao has returned with the sharp social satire...
Services in community pharmacies are expanding, and your local pharmacist is now able to provide medication for seven common conditions, without needing a GP appointment first.
Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get advice on minor health concerns.
Pharmacists...
Join the conversation: #FrankieGoesToBollywood
Rifco Theatre Company in partnership with Watford Palace Theatre and HOME Manchester is delighted to announce the headline cast for its most spectacular and ambitious musical to date, Frankie Goes To Bollywood: A Billion Colour Musical.
Conceived by Artistic Director of...
In this two-part series we explore the importance of cervical screening and how vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) could eliminate cervical cancer and offer protection against some other cancers linked to HPV too.
Hopefully, you have heard of cervical screening, but do you know how it helps to prevent...
Leo Twins and Zeeshan Ali will perform on Friday 8 March
A new series of South Asian Sounds is celebrating the rich and varied musical traditions of the wider Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Afghan diaspora as well as ambitious UK-based artists.
Taking place from Thursday 7th March until Sunday 10th...
The World Food Programme announced it could no longer send humanitarian aid to the area after its trucks were targeted by Israel.
Struggling to survive, Palestinians in Gaza have been eating grass, animal feed, and in northern areas simply drinking broth because aid is no longer entering the...
Pioneering fan club, Deshi Whites, celebrates multiculturalism in football
A pioneering multicultural fans group dedicated to supporting Leeds United FC, welcomed fans at their launch on 13th February, at the esteemed Old Cockburn Sports Hall in Beeston, Leeds.
As a grassroots initiative, Deshi Whites aims...
Mobile phones are set to be prohibited in schools across England as part of the Government’s plan to minimise disruption and improve behaviour in classrooms.
New guidance issued on 19th February backs head teachers in prohibiting the use of mobile phones throughout the school day, including at break times.
(l-r) Mohammed Azeem (Friend of Airedale Hospital) and Nazim Ali (Creating Smiles Gifts Initiative Co-ordinator)
A school careers adviser, who’s raised around £800,000 for charity, has just handed out gifts to poorly children in hospital, as part of his annual feel-good pressies distribution drive.
Nazim Ali, an Honorary Fellow at...
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The award-winning musical begins performances in London on 6th March
Helmed by the renowned director Christopher Wheeldon and produced by the talented trio of Lia Vollack, John Branca, and John McClain, the musical promises an unforgettable journey into the world of Michael Jackson.
British authorities will not decide until next year at the earliest on whether to go ahead with a state-backed digital pound that would provide an alternative to payments operated by banks and technology companies.
The Bank of England and Britain's finance ministry said they would continue preparatory work following...
In an important stride towards fostering economic cooperation and strengthening trade relations between Pakistan and UK, a coveted conference was held at the Queens Hotel Leeds on 22nd January 2024.
The event was organised by the British Friends of Pakistan (BFPK), and the Black Asian Minority Ethnic Business...
Islamic Relief UK launched a campaign stunt on Monday, 5th February outside Houses of Parliament
A British aid agency has issued a stark warning about the levels of starvation facing Gaza in a stunt on Monday, 5th February.
Outside the Houses of Parliament, the Islamic Relief UK charity highlighted the...
