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McLaren will launch their 2021 car on February 15, when Daniel Ricciardo will publicly appear in his new team's colours for the first time. With Ricciardo's arrival at the team and the return of Mercedes engines after seven years, there is reason for optimism that the Woking team can build on the form which...
(Above) Saira Ali, 50, from Saltaire, was among the 720 volunteers who took part in vaccine trials at the University of Bradford after her husband became critically ill with Covid-19. News that the Novovax Covid-19 vaccine - trialled in Bradford (England) - will shortly go before regulators, has been hailed as a “milestone...
Yorkshire Water has helped keep vital water services in Ethiopia running throughout the Covid-19 pandemic by supporting WaterAid’s work across the country, alongside continuing to provide a reliable supply to their customers in the UK. Over the past seven years, Yorkshire Water has been helping provide sustainable water and sanitation facilities in small towns...
• Drop in patient attendances started just before the second lockdown came into force• Latest figures reveal it is probably continuing through third lockdown Data analysis is revealing a second sharp drop in the number of people admitted to hospital in England with acute heart failure or a heart attack.
A student was stabbed to death after being targeted by a gang of five attackers including two 16-year-old boys while filming a video in the street for his homework, a court has heard. Anas Mezenner, 17, was knifed while he carried out a project with his schoolmates in Tottenham, north London, on Tuesday 19th...
A newly published survey focused on the perceptions of COVID-19 vaccines amongst the British Indian community, has found that females held concerns surrounding the potential impacts on fertility and family planning - a concern which is held by many beyond the British Indian demographic. The research was conducted by the 1928 Institute, a University...
Boohoo buys Debenhams brand and website for £55million, but the deal will not include saving Debenhams’ 118 stores Online fashion retailer Boohoo has bought the Debenhams brand and its website for £55 million. However, it says it will relaunch the department store as an online-only operation, and that the deal...
Yorkshire communities to get extra support as the 2021 Census approaches A proud Yorkshire man who has played a key role in educating the Asian community about registering to give blood and made a massive impact on national figures has now been appointed to assist with the upcoming census. Harkishan...
Sponsored Content Byline: Luke Patel During lockdown last year, many small businesses made claims through business interruption insurance policies for loss of earnings when they had to close. But they faced damning ramifications when many insurers refused to pay, arguing only the most specialist policies had...
A Kirklees man has been jailed for 11 years after being found guilty of seriously sexually assaulting a woman he threatened with a knife. Lukasz Janczura (36) from Birkby was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on Tuesday January 19 after being found guilty at a trial in December of offences including rape and sexual...
Vimla Matai, 61, died at the scene after being hit by a car driven by a drunk driver who had no insurance Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dash-cam footage to come forward as they name the victim of a fatal collision in Harrow. Police were called at...
A man walking past the cafe in southeast London saw the officers having breakfast together just days into the latest lockdown Nine Metropolitan Police officers have been fined for breaching Covid-19 legislation while on duty. Photos emerged online earlier this month which appeared to show a group of uniformed officers...
Criminals have been exploiting the coronavirus pandemic to target victims for fraud “at every stage" Police and banks are warning that vaccine scams are emerging as a “top threat” as criminals are using jab promises to steal bank details. The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has received evidence of fraudulent...
• We're eating & drinking more in lockdown: One in two people (48%) said they've eaten more, and one in three (29%) said they drank more alcohol• We're less active: Nearly one in two people (46%) have been less active since working from home Yoga teacher and fitness expert Binny Chadha Saandal...
Significant milestone as more than four million people receive first dose of Covid-19 vaccineMore than half of those aged 80 and over have been vaccinatedVaccination programme continues to accelerate with opening of 10 new vaccination centres More than four million people in the UK have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine...
To coincide with Blue Monday, officially the most depressing day of the year, acclaimed poet Hussain Manawer has released ‘Lonely’ - a powerful poetic short film aimed to normalise the stigma around asking for help to overcome loneliness. The film is Hussain’s first release of 2021 and comes following the release of ‘Reflections’...
Rifco have kicked off 2021 with a selection of episodes introducing the first two characters from the world of ‘Leave The Plastic On’. This series is a funny, quirky and provocative look at contemporary British South Asian life and we hope to move along the debate on issues that are important to our communities...
Sofia Mahmood has worked extensively in Bradford for over 19 years to counter radicalisation and extremism as well as Islamophobia A Bradford woman at the helm of a counter radicalisation and extremism consultancy, says research shows a greater risk of radicalisation as children and young people are spending more time online during the...
Sponsored Content Byline: Luke Patel The case of Prophet Plc v Huggett is a reminder that the courts will not interfere with or alter private contracts entered into between parties. Prophet Plc was a software developer for the fresh produce industry. Mr Huggett was a Sales...
"There is still a lot more to do to bridge the gaps in support Greater Manchester’s young people" A recent consultation on the Young Person’s Guarantee for Greater Manchester found that young people needed better internet access and more support for those who are digitally marginalised. Responding to this, the...

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