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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
A Rochdale footballer with roots in Lancashire’s youth football system has taken a major step in his career after competing at professional level in Pakistan’s national cup competition.
Muhammad Abdur Rahman, 24, a former Burnley FC youth talent, travelled to Karachi to feature in the PFF 2026 National Challenge...
Belle Vue Girls’ Academy in Bradford has been praised by Ofsted for creating a school culture where inclusion, equality and personal development sit at the centre of daily life - with inspectors awarding the academy the coveted ‘Strong’ standard for Personal Development and Well-being.
The judgement, reserved for...
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Bradford Culture Company has set out its plans for 2026, pledging to build on the momentum and national profile created by Bradford’s landmark year as UK City of Culture.
After welcoming more than three million people to events across the district in 2025 - from city centre venues...
Riz Ahmed has finally taken on one of the most intimidating roles in theatre history - and he’s done it with a sharp modern edge.
In a bold new screen adaptation of Hamlet, the Oscar-winning actor plays the Prince of Denmark as a contemporary man unraveling inside the...
Cllr Alex Ross-Shaw Bradford Council's Executive Member for Regeneration at Solly's Fruit and Vegetables stall at Darley Street Market
Bradford’s Darley Street Market has been named Britain’s Best Food Market, just six months after opening - and traders like Solly’s Fruit and Vegetables are a big reason why it’s thriving.
A student who tried to fleece desperate university applicants out of nearly £50,000 has been jailed after investigators uncovered a cold and calculated scam that preyed on young people chasing a better future.
Sibtain Hussain, 32, from Bradford, targeted international students applying to UK universities - bombarding them with...
