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PICS: Ali official + eshaan akbar + sukh ojla "Those of us who take family visits to the ‘motherland’ can often miss or overlook the areas of risk associated with hepatitis C." • The prevalence of hepatitis C is higher in British South Asian communities (1.1%) compared...
Low-income homeowners in Leeds can now apply for free solar panels and insulation, thanks to a new scheme to help residents save money and tackle climate change. Eligible residents will be able to install energy saving technology—including solar panels, cavity wall insulation and, in some areas, external wall insulation—completely free of charge.
A serving police officer has been sentenced for indecent images offences. DC Paul Allgood, 60, attached to the Met's Economic Crime Unit, pleaded guilty to three counts of making/possessing indecent images of children and three counts of outraging public decency when he appeared at Wood Green Crown Court. Allgood returned...
A 22-year-old British Asian freelance painter, artist and illustrator is showcasing her artwork at the multi-award winning Laura I. Gallery CIC. 'The Art of Adornment' by Daya, is a virtual exhibition, which runs until 30th May. The event aims to be an early celebration of South Asian cultural heritage month which is celebrated in...
Councillor Asghar Khan has become the city's 127th Lord Mayor of Leeds after unanimous support from members of all parties at the council's annual meeting on 20th May. Taking over the role from the previous incumbent Councillor Eileen Taylor, who served an unprecedented two years in the role, Councillor Asghar Khan will be accompanied...
Inequalities exist in the community, particularly for those of ethnic or socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds Despite having one of the youngest populations in the UK, Bradford has the highest ratio of diabetes. Now health experts are to gather at a ‘catalyst event’ in Bradford to discuss new ways of treating diabetes.
The virus which has seen thousands of fatalities in India is known as the B1.617.2 variant. It's now spreading in several areas of the UK Surge testing is being carried out after the latest outbreak of the Indian coronavirus variant in the UK. The B1.617.2 variant is spreading in several...
"We do nothing to deter Israel from expanding settlements, forced evictions and home demolitions. This is ethnic cleansing and is denying the reality of the state of Palestine to exist." In a speech in the House of Lords on Wednesday 19th May 2021, co-Chair of the Britain-Palestine All Party Parliamentary Group, and Conservative...
“Jews are no more responsible for the actions of the Israeli government than Muslims are for the acts of IS or the Taliban, or Hindus are for the actions of the BJP. “ Byline: Shai Hussain “Last weekend, I went on the Leeds rally to help spotlight the massive...
As the Muslim holy month of Ramadan came to an end, and festive Eid celebrations had just begun, young volunteers decided to share love and joy in Dewsbury. On Thursday 13th of May, wonderful young people from their youth charity, Kumon Y’all were up nice and early, to prepare the savouries which were packed...
The sickening off-duty activities of PCSO Jonathan Plummer have shocked and appalled his colleagues A police community support officer (PCSO) in Wakefield District, was found guilty of three counts of making indecent images of children, one count of distributing indecent images of children, one count of possession of extreme images and one...
Singer, Jay Sean, broadcaster, Anita Rani, and footballer, Neil Taylor, have thrown their support behind the British Red Cross’s Global Coronavirus appeal, following the ongoing devastating scenes in India. In a video, Sean tells the public: "Things in India have reached a critical point. There's a deadly second wave spreading across the country, and...
West Yorkshire Police are continuing to investigate and appeal for witnesses to a fatal collision in Bradford. Specialist officers are continuing to support the family of the 39-year-old woman who lost her life as enquiries continue into the collision at the junction of Hinchcliffe Street and Beech Terrace. Mother-of-five, Iram...
As the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end, Barnardo’s, the UK’s largest children’s charity, is sharing ten top tips on how children and families can still enjoy Eid-ul-Fitr despite the pandemic. Putting up decorations together Whether you decide to make them...
The NHS and Royal Voluntary Service are calling for more NHS Volunteer Responders to support their community with essential tasks. These volunteers help people who are continuing to keep contact with others to a minimum because they have other health conditions which make them particularly vulnerable to COVID-19. NHS Volunteer Responders provide support with...
UCLan creative Hinna Kazi joins online team of national student talent to deliver ad campaign for major retailer A talented fashion promotion student from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has defied lockdown to join a virtual team of student creatives from across the UK to devise and deliver a promotional campaign for...
Colleagues of Bradford based world food manufactures Regal Foods, have embraced the month of Ramadan by experiencing their own personal journeys through fasting in support of other colleagues, friends, and customers of Regal Foods. The fasting period gave the team not only a challenge but a time to reflect and an understand more...
We just days away from the release of Azaan Sami Khan’s new music video, titled Tu. And just in time for the big reveal, the singer took to his Instagram to release the teaser for it, which features none other than . In the teaser, one can see a montage...
Bradford’s famous ‘Ramadan Runner’ took on the physically daunting challenge of a 10K run for the eighth consecutive year, all whilst fasting 18-hours, and despite suffering a calf injury! With no access to food or water, careers advisor, Nazim Ali ran locally as part of the Virtual Hamburg (Germany) 10K Run. His route took...
On national Mental Health Awareness Week (10 – 16 May), Leeds City Council is launching a range of new resources created by young people for young people to support positive mental health and wellbeing. These include peer support opportunities, a guide to creating a youth ‘wellbeing club’ from the Leeds Youth Council, and a...

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