Tag: Huddersfield
Changis changes opinions
Afghan art student’s work transforms his home country into a positive light
Dilara Changis is a research student of Afghan origin, currently studying for his...
Youngsters find their political voice thanks to pioneering initiative
Pupil politicians
Pupils from three schools across Kirklees attended a politically charged celebratory event at Dewsbury town hall last week.
On Friday 29th April, students from...
Rebuilding Iraq via Huddersfield: Uni team set to identify Daesh victims
A forensic expert at the University of Huddersfield is poised to undertake a somewhat gruesome role, as he helps Iraqi authorities with the identification...
Yorkshire’s Flying Sikh completes exhausting 26-mile challenge
London Marathon Conquered
A Huddersfield solicitor swapped the board room for the open road last weekend as he joined 39,000 fellow runners for the one...
Run Ranjit run! Car crash can’t stop Flying Sikh’s Marathon dream
On Sunday 24th April, Ranjit Uppal, from Huddersfield, will lace up his running shoes once more and take his first steps of 26.2 miles amongst...
Baghdad bomber is from British soil: Huddersfield origins for Daesh militant
A British Daesh fighter, killed in a suicide attack in Iraq, is reported to be a 27-year-old Yorkshireman from Huddersfield who previously attended Bradford...
Kuwait via Huddersfield: Students celebrate Kuwait National Day
Over 500 students from around the world helped the Kuwaiti Student Society celebrate their National Day in Huddersfield last week, alongside special guest, Dr...
Childcare scare
Nurseries say free places scheme is not achievable
Fewer than half of nurseries in the UK are likely to offer places to meet the...
Local community furious about plans to close hospital’s A&E
Hands off Huddersfield Royal Infirmary!
In January, it was reported that Huddersfield Royal Infirmary’s (HRI) Accident and Emergency department could be knocked down as part...
Bhangra in Huddersfield: Exhibition explores history of traditional Indian dance
Discover Bhangra in Huddersfield
A postmaster from Huddersfield has delivered his latest gift to the town of Huddersfield this past month with an exciting exhibition...
Controversial ‘bus gates’ cause traffic chaos
Huddersfield’s new scheme sees motorists flouting the rules
Huddersfield town centre has activated new ‘bus gates’, much to the dismay of motorists.
Many drivers have already...
Crisis and closures on the cards for hospitals
Accident and Emergency units ‘on the edge’
NHS bosses are warning that hospitals are being pushed to the limits after a ‘sharp rise’ in demand...
Huddersfield Professor wins book prize
Book on food crime is ‘arrestingly’ good
A University of Huddersfield Professor has received international acclaim for his latest book, looking at the growing complexities...
Yorkshire’s own Flying Sikh: Huddersfield solicitor is race-ready for London
Many people talk about wanting to run a marathon. It’s a box they wish to tick in their life. Ranjit Uppal, a solicitor at...
Professor’s book shortlisted for a top award
‘Hotly anticipated new text’ examines diversity in the workplace
A professor from the University of Huddersfield, Jawad Syed, has co-edited a book that is set to...
Super slimmer: Weight loss champion sheds the pounds after warning from...
After seeing his weight sky rocket to over 22 stone at the age of just 23, Halifax resident Amraze Khan was issued with the...
Chic Sheikhs on campus to celebrate Qatar National Day
University of Huddersfield celebrates the culture of Qatar
Students from Qatar at the University of Huddersfield were treated to an elaborate celebration on campus for...
LOVE SOFAS: The UK’s largest sofa site
For the past five years one furniture outlet in Huddersfield has been growing faster than any other in the industry and today is proud...
Stopping the clocking: Local student tackles false mileage claims
A Huddersfield student has made the final six, from thousands of entries, in the Autocar Next Generation Award, with his concept to stop illegal...
‘Dress to impress’: University of Huddersfield students head to the catwalk
A pair of talented entrepreneurs, who just five years ago were selling garments on a Bradford market stall, were named as two of the...
