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New owner will put Harry Ramsden’s on map

Harry Ramsden's

6:20pm Wednesday 20th January 2010

Harry Ramsden’s, the world’s most famous fish and chip shop brand, has been bought by an Asian multi-millionaire businessman who has pledged to put it “ back on the map”.

Couple win one year ‘rent-free mortgage’ from Bank

5:35pm Wednesday 9th December 2009

A young man and his wife won't have to pay any rent on their Islamic mortgage after winning a prize.

Life begins at 65 for Daksha!

Life begins at 65 for Daksha!

5:46pm Wednesday 18th November 2009

She may be 65 but that hasn't stopped Daksha Kumar, from being signed up by Tesco.

Husband and wife win young achievers prize

Bobby and Preet Sandhu of Happy Lets

10:31am Friday 13th November 2009

A husband and wife team who set-up a letting and property management service, have won the young achievers prize at the annual Scottish Asian Business Awards.

Tiger Awards finalists unveiled

10:28am Thursday 12th November 2009

The finalists have been announced for this years ABF Tiger Awards.

Are you sure you've got enough rice Imdad?

Are you sure you've got enough rice Imdad?

11:26am Friday 6th November 2009

A joiner has started a new career — as a rice importer and he's got 50 tonnes of it to sell!

Tiger awards speakers announced

11:11am Friday 6th November 2009

The Asian Business Federation has has announced of speakers for this years Tiger Awards.

Hitmii.com launches Hitmii Store

10:55am Friday 30th October 2009

Hitmii.com is launching its Hitmii Store this month providing local businesses with the perfect location to sell their products online.

Win a meal for two in our Diwali competition!

Win a meal for two in our Diwali competition!

12:10pm Thursday 8th October 2009

Diwali or ‘Deepavali’ – The festival of Lights – is celebrated by Indians all over the world with a great deal of joy as it is a period that signifies new beginnings.

Worried about Debt?

Worried about Debt?

1:09pm Thursday 24th September 2009

Expert advice about how to deal with debt from Nasreen Karim, senior partner at Platinum Partnership Solicitors.

New recession busting service from council

3:40pm Thursday 10th September 2009

A new service providing employers with easy access to free advice and support has been launched by Pendle Council.

Islamic Finance Conference

Islamic Finance Conference

1:08pm Thursday 10th September 2009

An Islamic finance conference is to take place in Leeds next month.

Designer clothes for your Rajas and Ranis

Designer clothes for your Rajas and Ranis

2:36pm Friday 21st August 2009

Two sisters have opened a designer children’s boutique catering for two to fifteen year olds.

Jenab's new style academy

Jenab's new style academy

12:17pm Thursday 13th August 2009

Training courses for aspiring make-up artists and stylists are being offered at a new beauty academy.

New North West development group launched

Pictured with Gulab Singh are Ekaete Assiak, Priscilla NKwenti, Adrian Carradice-Davids, Taher Ali Qassim, Sayyed Osman, Ebrahim Bassa, Kirit Patel.

11:05am Thursday 13th August 2009

A new group aimed at improving life for the black and ethnic minority population has been launched in the North West.

Restaurant celebrates special day

Outside Zouk in Leeds Road, Bradford, are, from left, Councillor Riaz Ahmed, Tayub Amjad, General Tariq Sumroo, the Pakistan Consul-General, and Amjad Bashir, owner of the Zouk restaurant

9:38pm Monday 10th August 2009

A leading Bradford restaurant helped mark 62 years of Pakistani independence.

Dubai property prices slump back two years

11:40am Monday 3rd August 2009

House prices the once-booming Middle East city of Dubai have plunged by half from their peak last year.

Asiana aims to bring good fortune to parliament

Clint Buncher (second left) shares a fortune cookie with Asiana’s senior management team (L-R: Saminda Sandhu, Sandy Lathia & Mandy Sandhu).

3:37pm Wednesday 29th July 2009

Oriental food and drink specialist Asiana Ltd is aiming to bring some much needed good fortune to UK MP’s.

Masala Zone opens in Bayswater

Masala Zone opens in Bayswater

12:51pm Wednesday 15th July 2009

Indian casual dining restaurant Masala Zone’s latest branch in Bayswater has opened.

Gold investments surge

4:56pm Thursday 2nd July 2009

Investments in gold soared by more than 40% during the first half of the year as consumers looked for a safe home for their cash, a dealer said today.

Imran invited to Downing Street

Imran invited to Downing Street

5:42pm Wednesday 1st July 2009

I-Teddy inventor Imran Hakim was invited to a Downing Street reception and whilst he was there, challenged Gordon Brown on what’s being done to support the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Dubai property prices slump

3:36pm Tuesday 28th April 2009

Property prices in the once red-hot Middle East boomtown of Dubai plunged 41% in the first three months of this year.

Oriental design is on Zouk’s menu

How the restaurant could

6:45pm Friday 24th April 2009

The owners of an Asian restaurant have released images to illustrate their ambitious £3million expansion plans.

Translation service available

6:40pm Friday 15th May 2009

A new company has been launched which deals in translations of a Marriage Certificates and all Legal Documents.

The spice is right for Priya

The spice is right for Priya

5:54pm Wednesday 15th April 2009

A lawyer is causing a a stir in the food industry after leaving her career to set-up her own food business.

Exclusive VIP launch for clinic

Nikki Selby , Mayoress-  Cllr Judith Lloyd , Mayor – Cllr Stephen Adshead, Mr Asim Shahmalak and Afshan Shafi.

4:22pm Thursday 9th April 2009

A special launch was held to mark the opening of renowned hair transplant and aesthetic surgeon Asim I. Shahmalak’s Crown Cosma Clinic and the Altrincham Meditech Clinic.

New £2.5 million Mumtaz restaurant opens

New £2.5 million Mumtaz restaurant opens

2:13pm Monday 23rd March 2009

An Asian restaurant and food manufacturing group has opened a new £2.5m restaurant in Leeds on Mother’s Day –in memory of the woman who was the firm’s inspiration.

Indian company to unveil world's cheapest car

9:55am Monday 23rd March 2009

Excitement was growing in India for the launch of the world’s cheapest car.

Guests will choose winners at EMBF awards

5:01pm Wednesday 11th March 2009

The Ethnic Minority Business Forum Northwest (EMBF NW) has announced this years shortlist for this year's Northwest Ethnic Minority Business Awards.

Muslim women Power List to be unveiled

12:45pm Thursday 5th March 2009

The Muslim Women Power List is to be unveiled later this month.




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