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Community stalwart and BEM recipient Nazim Ali is preparing to take on his 13th annual Ramadan 10K challenge this weekend - running 6.2 miles in Derby while fasting for almost 14 hours to raise funds for vulnerable families in Azad Kashmir. Set to take place on Sunday 15 March...
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Negative portrayals of Muslims in the media correlate with increased hate crime, employment discrimination and public support for policies targeting Muslim communities. A landmark analysis of more than 40,000 news articles reveals systemic bias in the way British media reports on Muslims and Islam - reinforcing concerns long raised by community voices and...
Across Bradford, hundreds of small community organisations are quietly changing lives every day. They run breakfast clubs, mentor young people, support struggling families and create safe spaces where none existed before. Yet many operate on the edge - underfunded, overstretched and often invisible to those with the power to...
Rock On Music is now moving to new heights under the visionary directorship of Vijay Bhola who has been the producer of high end music concerts for four decades. British Indian director Vijay Bhola now makes his feature film debut under Rock On Motion Pictures with Mr Paanwala, which...
The BPA Lionesses are award-winning women bring together influential women from business, public service and community leadership with a shared mission: to mentor, collaborate and open doors for others. From boardrooms to community spaces, women across Yorkshire are proving that when knowledge, mentorship and opportunity are shared, everyone moves forward. At the heart...
A Bradford community kitchen that began as a simple act of service has now provided more than 16,000 warm meals to people in need, as volunteers gathered this week to celebrate its second anniversary. The Khidma Community Kitchen, run by the Nazim Ali Foundation, marked the milestone at...
Councillor Salma Arif (library picture) Councillor Salma Arif has welcomed plans for a major new £15 million sports hub in Holbeck, with final approval expected from senior councillors later this month. Leeds City Council’s executive board is set to give the final go-ahead for work to begin on the new...
Leeds’ Civic Hall opened its doors to the spirit of Ramadan this week, as civic leaders, faith representatives and community guests gathered for a special Iftar hosted by the city’s Lord Mayor. Held in the Banqueting Suite on Wednesday 5th March, the event marked one of only a handful...
MSF deployed a mobile clinic providing medical consultations and psychological first aid in Saida, southern Lebanon, where some shelters have exceeded capacity. Tens of thousands of people are fleeing their hometowns in Lebanon following relentless Israeli bombings. 4 March 2026, Lebanon - MSF launched an emergency response in Lebanon, following the displacement of tens...
Leeds Children’s Charity at Lineham Farm has begun the search for a new Chair of Trustees as it prepares to enter a pivotal new phase of growth and transformation. The Leeds-based charity, which supports vulnerable and disadvantaged children from across the region, is reshaping its Board following a comprehensive...
Library picture In an education system under mounting pressure - rising exclusions, overstretched staff and increasingly complex pupil needs - ‘Alternative Provision’ (AP) has become one of the most important, yet misunderstood, parts of the school landscape. Too often viewed as a last resort, AP settings can carry stigma or...
London is set for a high-voltage night as Badshah prepares to take over The O2 with a headline show that reflects his global dominance in commercial hip-hop and pop. During the press conference, Badshah discussed how this performance has been conceptualised differently from previous UK appearances. Rather than a...
Bronte Girls’ Secondary Academy and Feversham Girls’ Secondary Academy have been formally recognised by the Secretary of State for delivering exceptional outcomes for disadvantaged pupils - a moment of pride not just for the schools, but for the communities they serve. Both academies, part of the iExel Education Trust,...
Credit: Manchester Central Mosque An incident at Manchester Central Mosque during Taraweeh prayers has intensified fears among British Muslims, with national faith leaders warning that anti-Muslim hostility in the UK is reaching deeply troubling levels. Police were called to the mosque on Upper Park Road in Victoria Park, close to...
There are now more ways than ever to take control of your health and access NHS services quickly, easily, and on your terms. For example, visiting your local Pharmacy for a minor illness, using NHS 111 for urgent advice or contacting your GP surgery online. One of the...
Jitey Samra A group of Coventry-based volunteers have shared their stories of British South Asian culture as part of a major exhibition at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum. ‘Stories That Made Us – Roots, Resilience, Representation’ traces more than 50 years of South Asian life in the UK through...
Police warn predators are exploiting AI, encrypted apps and social media to target children - as 1,000 suspects are arrested every month Britain’s top policing leaders have issued a chilling warning: child sexual abuse is growing more severe, more complex and more accessible than ever before - fuelled...
Anum Ayub is studying BSc Computer Science at the University of Bradford as part of the Rani Scholarship supported by the University’s Chancellor, Anita Rani. (Image: University of Bradford) A University of Bradford student is hoping to inspire a new generation of women to pursue careers in technology after receiving a scholarship supported by the...
A Bradford beauty salon owner has sparked an important conversation about masculinity and self-care after posting a video challenging the stigma men, particularly South Asian men, face when seeking skincare treatments. Prity Farooq, who runs a beauty salon in Bradford, used her latest weekly video diary to address the...

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