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Ladies spring fete to be held at Leeds Bangladeshi Centre to raise money for Afghanistan

The Bangladesh Centre in Roundhay is hosting a spring fete and belated Eid party for women on Saturday. The Sister’s Eid Party will be raising...

Twelve men from Bradford and Keighley charged with historic child sex abuse offences

A dozen men have been charged with sexually abusing two young girls more than two decades ago. The charges relate to incidents which are alleged...

Church community centre chairman honours Batley councillor through a painting

A councillor for Batley East (Lab) has been honoured by a church community centre for her outstanding contributions to local people and for being...

Meet the personal trainer organising women-only walks across Yorkshire

Every month more than two dozen women meet up to walk across picturesque landscapes across Yorkshire. Organised by personal trainer, Jamila Karolia, 39, women from...

“Anyone struggling to buy food is welcome at the Gurdwara” says Sikh community leaders

Leaders from the Sikh community in Leeds have invited anyone struggling with putting food on the table to join them for a meal at...

Mum and son duo offering free food to help the community

A shop in Huddersfield is giving away free food to people impacted by the cost-of-living crisis. Tahira Safdar, who owns Lockwood Premier Store, has promised...

Inspiring Women Changemakers celebrates fifth anniversary

An organisation that provides a platform to female changemakers has celebrated a key milestone. Inspiring Women Changemakers, established by Anju Handa, marked its fifth-anniversary last...

Delivery driver “sick of being anxious” over spate of motorcycle thefts in Headingley

A delivery driver from Leeds has said he is “sick of being anxious” after having two of his bikes stolen from Headingley in the...

Meet the woman behind Shantona – the “rebel organisation” helping women in Harehills

Established by local Bangladeshi women in Harehills, Shantona Women’s and Family Centre began in the late 1980s as a group where women from the...

Bradford business owners win BIG at Britain’s Asian Wedding Awards

Bradford businesses have won big at the sixth annual Britain’s Asian Wedding Awards 2022 held in Bolton last week. Bradford took home ten top accolades...

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