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“Yeah, the Muslims, Asians are going to spread it.” Damning report reveals young minority communities faced racism, neglect and major mental challenges during Covid.

The findings of a new £2.5 million research project exploring the impact of Covid-19 on minority communities have been published. These communities experienced great anxiety...

Injured but not defeated: Leeds health professional says injury won’t stop him scaling high peaks to shatter taboos around miscarriages.

Leeds-based health professional Satbir Saggu, who pledged to scale a height equivalent to Mount Everest, has had to postpone his mighty mission – but...

Brothers sentenced for selling counterfeit cranberry sauce

On 24 July 2023 at Leeds Crown Court, Irfan Hanif Patel of Ravensthorpe Road, Dewsbury received a 12-month community order to fulfil 120 hours...

Philanthropist and Pharmacist two of many honoured by the University of Bradford during graduation week.

A dedicated philanthropist and an acclaimed pharmacist were among many others whose contributions were recognised and honoured by the University of Bradford, as it...

Batley based football club hosts first ever football gala for local madrassahs.

Mount Pleasant FC, on 16 July, hosted its first-ever Football Gala for the local madrassahs at Hyrstlands Park, Batley. Against a backdrop of clear...

Council’s fitness and suitability policy left taxi drivers fearing for their livelihoods

A Kirklees Council policy condemned as “racist” and “draconian” has been updated and is now in force after approval was granted at a meeting...

“It’s a man’s world”: Newly award-winning Tazeem Sawaiz speaks out about being a female chef in a male-dominated industry.

When Bradford curry outlet Tazza Kitchen won ‘Best Takeaway’ at the 4th annual Bradford Curry Awards earlier this month, Tazeem Sawaiz was the only...

Bradford Teaching Hospital gets ready for some ‘reflection’ and ‘connection’ to promote inclusivity

The SPaRC (Spiritual and Pastoral Care) team at BTHFT, together with Organisational Development (OD) are holding a “Reflect and Connect Celebration” for colleagues on...

Leeds senior Councillors defend removal of public comments from planning portal

Senior councillors in Leeds have defended the removal of public comments from the local authority’s planning portal, amid claims it reduces transparency. There were bad-tempered...

Campaign backed by ace racer Lewis Hamilton aims to promote inclusivity within motorsports

 A brand-new campaign aimed at Bradford youngsters, is set to bring acclaimed Formula One racer, Lewis Hamilton to the city, in an attempt to...

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