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This month at Kirklees Council: From a landmark agreement to a new anti-social behaviour strategy

As September is coming to a close, we look back at the most important decisions made by Kirklees Council. Below are some of the...

Weekend of celebration planned in ‘boldest’ Bradford South Asian Festival yet

Bradford South Asian Festival's Shadmanny! weekender is coming this 11 and 12 October, and will all be themed around the joyful, colourful traditions of South Asian...

Pink Chai Day: Breaking silence, breaking stigma

When Councillor Henna Chowdhury pours a cup of pink chai, she sees more than tradition. She sees a safe space where women can gather,...

What the Autumn Equinox means for South Asian traditions – From prayer timings to festival fasts

As of last night’s autumn equinox, 22 September at 7.20 pm, we’ve officially entered astronomical autumn. Today is the first day we’ll feel its...

Historic First: Adeeba Malik becomes UK’s first female Lord Lieutenant of Asian heritage

History has been made in West Yorkshire with the appointment of Professor Adeeba Malik, CBE, DL, as His Majesty’s new Lord-Lieutenant of the county....

Newcastle humanitarian joins flotilla to Gaza in defiance of blockade

A Newcastle aid worker set sail on 18 September as part of an international flotilla bound for Gaza, aiming to deliver humanitarian aid and...

Osman Khan appointed Deputy Chief Constable at West Yorkshire Police, marking milestone in senior leadership representation

Osman Khan KPM has been named as the new Deputy Chief Constable (DCC) of West Yorkshire Police, following a national selection and interview process. The...

Popular actor Hamza Ali Abbasi to headline Almarah Foundation UK charity drive in Bradford, Manchester and London

Beloved Pakistani film and television star Hamza Ali Abbasi will join the Almarah Foundation this September as the charity brings its mission to the...

Threads of Grace – Power of You: Bradford’s first cultural outdoor fashion show stuns at Cartwright Hall

Bradford didn’t just host a fashion show on Sunday night; it lived a moment of history. Threads of Grace: Power of You lit up...

Bradford closes summer in style with a weekend of culture, food, and fashion

Bradford is preparing to round off the summer holidays in spectacular style, with a long weekend of festivals, live music, family fun, and cultural...

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