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Remembering Shabir Hussain: Leeds Road Festival returns to honour ‘King of Curry’

When Shabir Hussain opened the first Akbar's restaurant on Leeds Road in Bradford in 1996, it seated just 28 people. Nearly three decades later, that...

Demand outstrips City Hall funding as London pushes for more al fresco dining

London boroughs have been left competing for a share of City Hall's £500,000 outdoor dining fund after demand for the programme exceeded the available...

Widowed at 23, now leading a retail legacy – meet the woman reshaping Bombay Stores

At just 23 years old, Sabra Kader found herself rebuilding a life she never imagined she would have to. Five years earlier she had left...

Why is Indian food still seen as ‘cheap’? Asma Khan challenges racism in fine dining

For decades, Britain's relationship with South Asian food has been one of contradiction. Chicken tikka masala is often described as Britain's national dish. Curry houses...

Aston Martin marks 25 years of the Vanquish with ultra-exclusive anniversary edition

One of Britain's most iconic sports cars is celebrating a major milestone, as Aston Martin unveils a limited-edition Vanquish created to honour 25 years...

The look that stood out at the Odyssey premiere was designed in Bradford

 The premiere of The Odyssey was always going to be one of the cultural highlights of the year. Why wouldn't it be? Few Indians...

Everyone in London seems to have the same weekend plan: Haldiram’s

Suddenly every Indian food lover has their weekend plans sorted: queue up at Haldiram's first ever outlet. A wave of excitement has swept through London's...

Free meals or fair marketing? Restaurant owner sparks debate over influencers

Restaurant owner Hamza Harrack has reignited the debate over influencer marketing after publicly criticising content creators who approach small businesses asking for free meals...

London food lovers get a taste of Saudi culture at biggest food festival

An identity is often shaped by the food people eat. Food they love. Food that makes them feel at home. Londoners have been sharing...

That’s The One! Zayn Malik’s favourite takeaway dish sparks 1,000 free chaat giveaway at Prashad

Fans of Zayn Malik now have the chance to enjoy the singer's favourite takeaway dish for free after Yorkshire restaurant Prashad announced a giveaway...

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