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Bradford’s Centenary Square glowed warmly this week. Community leaders, faith representatives, and local residents came together to unveil a multi-faith festive tree. This annual tradition captures the city’s spirit better than any speech or slogan. The multi-faith tree was installed beside the city’s main Christmas tree....
Two weeks after hundreds gathered in Bradford Live to celebrate the Race Equality Network’s 25th anniversary, the sense of momentum from that night still reverberates across the city’s civic and grassroots spaces. What might have been a simple commemoration has instead become a rallying point: a reminder that a...
In a whirlwind few weeks that has gripped audiences across the globe, Dhurandhar has transformed from a highly anticipated winter release into a full-blown cultural moment. What began with the explosive trailer drop on 18 November - racking up more than 50 million views in record time - has...
For many of us, the kitchen has long been a place of obligation – another item on the to-do list, another task squeezed between work emails and the school run. But as more people look for simple, grounding ways to support their mental health, cooking...
With open discussion and shared moments, the BPA Lionesses built a space where women felt truly heard By Sneha Gupta A candid conversation on women’s wellbeing, from work pressures to long-overdue myth-busting around perimenopause and menopause, brought professionals together this week and underscored the urgent need for spaces where women...
YAYA 2025 winners group (Credit: Asadour Guzelian) Winners of the Yorkshire Asian Young Achiever Awards (YAYAs) 2025 were announced at the Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford. Organised by the Bradford-based charity QED Foundation and supported by title sponsor York St John University, the awards honour young people of South Asian...
This December, Centenary Square will once again serve as a symbol of togetherness as the city unveils its annual Multi-Faith Tree. This tradition has quietly grown into one of the region’s most heartfelt celebrations of unity. Standing proudly beside the city’s traditional Christmas tree, the Multi-Faith Tree represents the...
By: Dr Jyoti Sood, GP Partner at Newbury Park Health Centre As a GP I see many patients every day, with various medical issues and situations, which we’re always happy to help with. In addition to the ways we can help at our practice, there are a range of...
Prince Richard, the Duke of Gloucester, officially marked the start on site for the new Standard Health Hospital in Bradford, by unveiling the foundation stone for the development, which will form part of the city’s new Southern Gateway. The former Kingfisher House property, which is part of Jinnah Business...
When 19-year-old Hadee Abbas clocks in at the ENKAHNZ bodyshop each morning, his gloves aren’t the only ones doing the work. The current Yorkshire Amateur Boxing Champion splits his week between sanding down body panels and sharpening his jab, channelling the same calm precision that wins him rounds in...
We all know how important it is to keep healthy – both in body and mind – but with so much going on in our daily lives it can feel like a challenge we just don’t have time for. It doesn’t need to feel like a mountain to climb, though.
Sixteen people from Yorkshire have completed an eight-day trek along China’s iconic Great Wall, raising important funds for the Imran Khan Cancer Appeal (IKCA), a charity that provides free cancer treatment for patients in Pakistan. The team, which came together from different parts of the UK, took on this...
Bollywood’s most eagerly awaited holiday romance, 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri', has dropped its first teaser – and fans are already swooning. Packed with charm, emotion, and undeniable chemistry, the preview sets the tone for what’s shaping up to be this Christmas’ must-watch film. Starring the...
Asha Neighbourhood Project, one of Leeds’ longest-standing women’s centres, celebrated its 40th anniversary with a moving community celebration that brought together four decades of stories, struggle and solidarity. More than 150 guests, including the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Cllr Dan Cohen, councillors and members of the wider community, gathered...
Bradford College has opened a suite of newly modernised training kitchens after securing significant backing from one of the city’s major food manufacturers, Regal Foods. The investment marks a deepened partnership between the two organisations and will create new learning routes for young chefs hoping to break into the...
The Leeds Palestinian Film Festival has surged to new heights this month, with sold-out screenings, citywide community events, and a groundswell of public enthusiasm that confirms its place as one of Leeds’ most vital cultural movements. What began in 2015 as a small grassroots initiative with six films and a shoestring budget has now...
Leeds has launched a major new initiative to tackle anti-Muslim prejudice, unveiling a comprehensive toolkit at a high-profile event on Monday 17th November. Attended by Leader of Leeds City Council - councillor James Lewis, Imam Qari Asim MBE, West Yorkshire’s first Inclusivity Champion - Fatima Khan-Shah, Chief Officer at...
What happens when a bunch of women get together? We’ll tell you - magic happens! You get noise, laughter, ideas flying everywhere, deep chats, wild plans, emotional debriefs, therapy sessions, business strategies, outfit reviews, life updates, collective sighs, collective hype, and a level of honesty you can’t find...
In the hills of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), a quiet revolution in education is taking shape. The Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust (KORT), in partnership with One Nation UK, has embarked on an ambitious mission to ensure that every child - regardless of background or circumstance, has access to...
After shock diagnosis, MD launches £100k campaign and asks why 150 people a day are being diagnosed with breast cancer A British managing director has launched a powerful fundraising campaign after being diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer, asking the question many are too afraid to voice: “150...

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