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GSAL twins Lokesh and Lochan celebrate receiving top GCSE results
Leeds twins Lochan and Lokesh, students at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL), are seeing double after receiving their GCSE results. Both Lochan and Lokesh received similarly outstanding results with 19 grade 9s between them; and both will stay on at GSAL to study...
The late Shabir Hussain's family
Family, friends and Bradford’s business community came together to remember the pioneering Akbar’s founder as his daughters unveiled the Shabir Hussain Foundation and a new range of Akbar’s curry sauces.
The life and extraordinary legacy of Akbar’s founder, Shabir Hussain, were celebrated at a special...
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Following its acclaimed world premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, Hanging by a Wire will open in UK cinemas on Friday 28 August 2026, bringing the extraordinary true story of Pakistan's 2023 cable car rescue to audiences across the UK.Directed by acclaimed Pakistani filmmaker Mohammed Ali Naqvi (Turning Point, The...
The 18-25 Bush Young Company (BYC) is a training ground for some of the most exciting new talent in the theatre industry. Previous members have gone on to work at companies including the RSC, Almeida and the Royal Court, and have had plays commissioned by the Bush Theatre.
Two...
The Last Princesses of Punjab at Kensington Palace is a compelling and deeply personal exploration of the women behind one of the most complex chapters in Punjab’s history.
Marking what would have been Princess Sophia Duleep Singh’s 150th birthday, the exhibition brings together rarely seen photographs, letters, jewellery, clothing...
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Bradford’s Leeds Road Festival has been hailed a huge success after an estimated 65,000 people packed Bradford Moor Park for a weekend of music, food, dance and culture.
Now in its second year, the festival returned bigger and bolder for 2026, transforming one of Bradford’s best-known...
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The wait is finally over. The much-awaited trailer of Mirzapur: The Movie is here, giving audiences their first extensive glimpse into the next epic chapter of the iconic Mirzapur saga. Taking India’s biggest streaming franchise from the world of the series to cinemas, the film promises Bigger Bhaukaal, A Grander World...
For the two brothers behind Banjaare, music has never been about fitting neatly into a category. Their sound is rooted in Haryanvi culture and the experiences that shaped them, but their ambitions stretch far beyond one genre, one audience or even one country.
“We’re two brothers making Haryanvi music,...
Soho Theatre is set to welcome a diverse line-up of performers and productions over the coming months, with a series of shows bringing together South Asian storytelling, poetry, music, comedy and live...
Soho Theatre Walthamstow is bringing an exciting mix of comedy, live performance and South Asian talent to East London this autumn, with four standout shows taking audiences from August through to December.
From a tiny 28-seat restaurant on Bradford’s Leeds Road to one of Britain’s best-known Pakistani restaurant brands, Shabir Hussain changed the way a nation experienced South Asian food.
As the Leeds Road Festival returns this August, his daughters are carrying forward a remarkable legacy built on family, ambition and...
The top ten shortlisted Asian restaurants and takeaways across UK regions have been announced for the annual Asian Restaurant & Takeaway Awards (ARTA) 2026, the UK's most prestigious celebration of Pan-Asian cuisine, with winners set to be revealed on Monday 12 October 2026 at the London Hilton on Park Lane.The annual awards,...
For decades, Leeds Road has been one of Bradford's busiest commercial corridors. Home to some of Yorkshire's most recognisable South Asian businesses, it has generated millions of pounds for the local economy while feeding generations of families across the region.
Yet despite its commercial success, the area has rarely...
Around 50,000 thousand people are expected as the Leeds Road Festival brings music, culture, business, and community pride to the heart of Bradford.
The festival started as an idea to celebrate one of Bradford’s most well-known ‘Leeds Road’ corridor, which is a real economic powerhouse in Bradford, with hundreds...
Transport for London has licensed a fleet of autonomous all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles, with more than 100,000 people already signed up to experience the UK's robotaxi revolution (Credit: Wayve)
The future of travel is about to arrive on London's streets after the capital gave the green light to its first fleet of...
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Ahead of the theatrical release of one of the year's most anticipated films, Mirzapur: The Movie, Excel Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios today unveiled Do Numbari, the first song from the film's soundtrack album. Composed, written and sung by Dhanda Nyoliwala, one of the biggest names in the Haryanvi music industry,...
Thirty years after its acclaimed premiere, Ayub Khan Din's 'East Is East' returns for a powerful anniversary production at the Octagon Theatre in Bolton, running from Friday 4th September – Saturday 3rd October.
Heartfelt, hilarious and deeply moving, East Is East is a timeless story about family, identity and...
For most people, kidney stones are painful but treatable. However, when they occur repeatedly - especially in children, teenagers or young adults - they may be a sign of something much rarer: Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1 (PH1), a genetic disease that often goes undiagnosed until significant kidney damage has already occurred.
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Inspired by Peter Parker's emotional journey, Barsaat (Brand New Day Edition) reimagines Banjaare's original single as a soundtrack to themes of love, loss, resilience and hope. The collaboration connects the song's heartfelt storytelling with one of the world's most iconic superheroes, creating a unique crossover between South Asian music and global...
While most 10-year-olds spend their summer thinking about football, holidays, or adventures with friends, Bahrawar has been busy campaigning to become the next Leeds Children's Mayor. He wants to make sure no child feels they have to struggle alone.
Bahrawar, a Year 5 student, is now one of 12...
