To mark UN Human Rights Day on 10th December 2020, British Sikhs demonstrated their support for Punjab farmers at a mass protest involving over 100 cars driving outside the Indian Consulate in Birmingham.
The protest was held in solidarity with Punjabi farmers who are protesting against the Modi Government’s Agricultural Bills, and to condemn...
“It’s clear small businesses in my constituency and across the country are facing a cash crisis after months of extra restrictions after the first national lockdown.” MP Naz Shah
It’s been revealed that many of the small businesses may not make it to Spring because of government failure to get a grip on...
"Being from a BAME background, it’s been great getting more women involved and I want to keep growing that," Prina Karia
A badminton coach from Leicester has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to the sport, taking home the Community Coach of the Year Award at this year’s UK Coaching Awards.
Bradford born and bred cricket star Adil Usman Rashid, and his uncle Javed Bashir - a community ambassador, have both been honoured by the University of Bradford
Yorkshire and England cricket star Adil Rashid and community ambassador Javed Bashir (who also happens to be his uncle) have both received honorary doctorates from the...
NHS chief Sir Simon Stevens has today praised the efforts of hardworking staff for making the roll out of a COVID-19 vaccine possible, saying that the deployment marks a “decisive turning point” in the battle against the pandemic.
The NHS in England will begin the biggest and most highly anticipated immunisation campaign in history...
In the current housing market where properties are being bought extremely quickly as buyers take advantage of the government’s Stamp Duty Holiday, the Court of Appeal case of Lloyd v Browning serves as a cautionary reminder to both buyers and sellers of the effect of non-reliance clauses. It is common practice in contracts for the sale of...
Restrictive covenants are commonly used in employment contracts to enforce the activities of an employees during the course of their employment and post-employment. For example, to prevent for a certain period of time following the termination of his employment the employee from setting up in competition with the employer or going to work for a competitor. However,...
Covid-19: Vaccine judged safe for use in UK from mid-December
In a world first, the UK has approved the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, paving the way for mass vaccination.
An estimated 800,000 doses set to be made available to Britain next week, with 40 million doses ordered overall and are to...
A convicted romance fraudster has admitted six counts of breaching a criminal behaviour order (CBO) while on conditional release from prison.
Amir Tofangsazan, 33 appeared in custody at Wood Green Crown Court charged with six counts of breaching the terms of a criminal behaviour order. He entered guilty pleas to all counts.
It's recommended that we open windows for regular short, sharp bursts of 10 -15 minutes regularly throughout the day
A Bradford doctor features in a new public information campaign launched to highlight how letting fresh air into indoor spaces can reduce the risk of infection from coronavirus by over 70%.
The campaign, which forms part of a wider ‘Hands....
PC Kashif Mahmood, in uniform and using a marked police car, worked with an associate dressed as a police officer to seize significant amounts of cash from couriers which was either due to be laundered or had been provided to the couriers as payment for drugs.
An officer has been dismissed without notice...
“Where is the 40% of so called ‘halal poultry’ coming from, because we simply can’t and don’t produce this amount … it’s inevitable that there’s haraam slaughtered chicken on your plate.”
A halal consultant who’s assisted on historic food fraud investigations - one of which saw a major...
He posed as a doctor or a barrister in order to lure and con thousands of pounds from unsuspecting women that he met through online dating sites
A convicted romance fraudster has admitted six counts of breaching a criminal behaviour order (CBO) while on conditional release from prison.
Amir Tofangsazan,...
£100 billion capital spending including infrastructure to drive UK’s recovery and support jobs
The UK Government will provide billions of pounds in the fight against coronavirus, deliver on the promises it has made to the British people and invest in the UK’s recovery, the Chancellor has announced.
Delivering the Spending...
Contracts can be varied either orally or in writing. However, most contracts will contain a Variation Clause which will specify that any variation will only be valid if it is in writing and signed by the parties.
In the case of C&S Associates UK Limited v Enterprise Insurance Company Plc, the High Court had...
English Football League chairman Rick Parry admits that clubs face some logistical hurdles
English Football League chairman Rick Parry says the government's decision to allow fans back into grounds is a "lifeline" for lower-league clubs who have struggled to survive during the coronavirus pandemic.
Up to 4,000 people can return...
Right from the get-go, Ali Fazal has been smashing it. The multi-talented actor has been showcasing his skills, not only in Bollywood, but in Hollywood too.
But the most memorable will always be Guddu in the epic Mirzapur. Now that Amazon Prime Video has given us Mirzapur Season 2, the actor still can’t believe...
Picture: MBA student Sreekanth Balachandran is trying to sell his Bolsover home by raffle, here with wife Surya and daughter Malavika
A family in north Derbyshire fed up with struggling to sell their home during the pandemic are raffling it off for just £5 a ticket!
The lucky winner...
“It’s a race against time - the BAME community must step forward and help the efforts to find the right cure.”
As the race for COVID-19 cure gathers further pace in Bradford and having witnessed the devastating impact of the virus first-hand, a Bradford woman is urging Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) residents across the...
A primary school teacher who launched her first self-illustrated children’s book, focussing around the current pandemic, hopes it will help children understand how we can all unite and defeat the Covid-19 virus.
Sukhraj Kaur, a 30 year old graduate from Bradford, lives her day-to-day life working full-time with children in primary education. And like...
