The NHS must do more to prevent increasing numbers of people from BME communities developing type 2 diabetes it has been suggested. Cases of type 2 diabetes amongst people from black and minority ethnic (BME) backgrounds have risen sharply since
A British soldier has been charged with terrorism and explosives offences over allegations that he made an improvised bomb and had a copy of bomb-making manual The Anarchist Cookbook. Ryan McGee, 19, from 5th Battalion the Rifles, has been charged
A new rule where police officers will be permitted to wear shalwar kameez as part of their uniforms has been welcomed by new recruits. The news comes on the back of a recent announcement that Islamic law is to be enshrined in the British legal
A Preston five-a-side football team who won a national competition last year were rewarded with a VIP trip to see Preston North End play this week. The special matchday visit to Preston’s Deepdale home was organised by club partner The Football Pools
A new gallery showcasing Asian culture and Leeds’ links with the continent is set to open its doors for the very first time. From April 18 2014, the ‘Voices of Asia’ gallery will be open to the public at Leeds City Museum, celebrating the sights,
This week, we take a look at this stunning purple saree enriched in chiffon and pure silk. It is fantastic for evening wear and comes with the blouse and petticoat all at £145. With the Green and Gold detail, the focus of purple should shine on
A Lancashire scriptwriter's work has been produced as a new short film for the BBC. MY JIHAD is part of the Original Drama Shorts scheme, and is a joint collaboration between BBC Drama, BBC Three and BBC iPlayer. It stars Hamza Jeetooa, Anjli
Forget all those male female stereotypes. It’s official: men are bigger gossips than women. As society is evolving, the role of the modern man has been redefined. We are no longer surprised to see men purchasing expensive moisturisers for themselves
A disaster movie about a plane that mysteriously crashes into the ocean has been put on hold because of its similarities to the missing Malaysian airliner. Arclight Films, the production company behind Deep Water, said pre-production had been halted
Indian cricket supremo N Srinivasan faced calls to stand down on Tuesday, with the country's Supreme Court reportedly leading the way. Justice AK Patnaik has been quoted in India as requesting that Srinivasan - who is due to become the chairman of
