Organised by an independent group of British Pakistanis – ‘Leeds Friends of Pakistan & Imran Khan’, a peaceful protest saw hundreds gather in support of calls to change the political course of their homeland
The ‘Release Imran Khan and allow Free and Fair Elections’ protest, at Millennium Square, Leeds...
An India-based comedian has won the Edinburgh Fringe Festival’s most prestigious comedy newcomer award, for the first time in its 40-year history.
Edinburgh Comedy Award judges announced on Saturday that Urooj Ashfaq has won Best Newcomer for her show Oh No!. The award is a springboard for outstanding comedy performers, many of whom have...
Batley Law has been named Legal firm of the year at the British Asian Professional Awards that was held in Birmingham on 1st September.
A law firm that employs 15 Solicitors dedicated to Immigration, Asylum and Domestic Abuse, is growing its reputation as a dynamic and progressive firm in...
British Pakistanis tend to steer away from drug services, so the reality of heroin use among the 1.5 million living in England and Wales is murky.
BYLINE: Dr Mohammed Qasim
Every day, Alya puts in a shift to find the £20 or £30 she...
Children and young people in the city are being encouraged to cast their vote in the election to decide the next Leeds Children’s Mayor.
The programme is now in its 20th year and Leeds was one of the first cities in the UK to elect a young mayor.
Nadiah Sharp, councillor for Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
A standards committee has ruled that Wakefield councillor Nadiah Sharp brought her office into disrepute after she accepted two code of conduct of breaches.
Reports detail how a complaint was made against the Labour councillor after she “made a personal remark” about...
The Velodrome at the National Cycling Centre has reopened after £27 million of works to improve its facilities and green credentials – becoming the UK’s first all-electric Velodrome
The National Cycling Centre (NCC) now boasts more modern, efficient, and sustainable features which will support local pathways to participation at...
Hamara Healthy Living Centre’s chairman Mohammed Iqbal, director Raheem Mohammed, and project lead Arnie Sajad met with some of football greats at the glittering PFA Award’s ceremony at The Lowry, Manchester
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of its' awards ceremony, the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) have launched a new...
Birmingham City Council has declared itself effectively bankrupt. The local authority - Europe's largest - has issued a notice preventing all but essential spending.
The pressures have been linked to a £760m bill to settle equal pay claims, with £1.1bn already paid to settle claims after a Supreme Court...
Supporters of Pakistan’s ex prime minister, Imran Khan, are organising a rally at Millennium Square, Leeds, and calling for his release and fair elections in the country.
The independent group of UK-based Pakistani’s - ‘Leeds Friends of Pakistan & Imran Khan’, say their mission is to highlight the legal...
Bradford Court Chaplaincy Service (BCCS) is an independent team of all faiths and none, based at both Bradford and Keighley Magistrates’ Court and Bradford Combined Court Centre.
They offer free, practical, on-the-spot support and assistance to anyone who needs it, and their service is completely confidential and non-judgmental.
Mohamed-Zain Dada’s debut play is a candid riposte to the portrayal of South Asian Muslim men in the media
The Royal Court Theatre has announced Salman Akhtar, Omar Bynon and Arian Nik as the cast for Mohamed-Zain Dada’s debut play Blue Mist, directed by Royal Court Associate Director...
Forecasts indicate temperatures in some parts of the UK could reach close to 30 °C this week - meaning existing records for September could be smashed.
As of 11am on Monday, September 4, the Met Office is forecasting temperatures of 29 °C on Wednesday, 6 September and Thursday, 7...
Yash Raj Films officially drops the first poster of Tiger 3, and reveals it follows the events of Tiger Zinda Hai, War and Pathaan.
Directed by Maneesh Sharma, the fifth film from YRF’s Spy Universe promises to be an insane, jaw-dropping action spectacle as two super-spies Salman Khan and...
Byline: Nazim Ali
“God willing on Sunday 10th September 2023 I will be running the prestigious Great North Run (Half Marathon 13.1 Miles) for the third consecutive year in Newcastle.
I will be covering all the associated costs (race fee, hotel, travel & food) so that...
Research of 1,500 adults who smoke revealed 45 per cent believe it’s easier to motivate yourself when it’s sunny, while 44 per cent feel more energised to meet targets at this time of year.
Other goals set during the summer included drinking more water, losing weight and being better...
“What a stirring moment at the National. Indhu Rubasingham’s wonderful production of The Father and the Assassin puts on stage an important piece of history, an arresting personal story and a vital, distinctive theatrical language” The Observer ★★★★★
The National Theatre today released images for Anupama Chandrasekhar’s critically acclaimed...
From left Anoushka Dasgupta, Abdul Rehman Akhtar, Anoushka Wilson, Youjia Bi and Erin Fabbroni who all achieved 10 grade 9s.
GCSE students at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) are celebrating outstanding results.
Among the success stories were Anoushka Dasgupta from Adel, Youjia Bi from Horsforth and Abdul Rehman Akhtar...
Clients have access to a resting area, a foot spa, traditional Turkish & Moroccan hamams and even a mud chamber
Founders Harris and Maryam Iqbal
Royal Onsen, the first luxury clinic and day spa in Bradford City Centre opened doors on 20th August with hundreds of people attending its...
(Credit: Bradford Council)
A special ceremony has taken place to admit three Bradford District-born cricketers, including Adil Rashid, to the Roll of Honorary Freemen of The City.
Jonny Bairstow, Adil Rashid, MBE and Harry Brook were officially given the honour of Freeman of the City during the ceremony on Monday,...
