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Asian Standard Kirklees, is a free newspaper focusing on news based on the South Asian community living in Kirklees, with a view to reaching out to a wider community.

22/11/2025

He became an inspector, only to return to the driver’s seat, the place he felt closest to the people he served…

Meet Navin Topiwala, a semi-retired coach and bus driver whose career spans more than 50 years and countless stories from Britain’s roads.

Arriving in the UK as a young man and starting life in an army camp, Navin went on to become one of Leicester’s most recognisable faces, the longest-serving South Asian bus driver in the city and a true pioneer at a time when very few from the community were in the industry.

From historic routes to unforgettable coach trips and community singalongs, Navin’s journey is one for the books.

The full Charcha drops this Sunday at 6pm on YouTube.
Trust us, you don’t want to miss this one.


A group of students at University of Huddersfield have launched Care Cupboard – an on-campus foodbank – to help other st...
20/11/2025

A group of students at University of Huddersfield have launched Care Cupboard – an on-campus foodbank – to help other students who are struggling with the cost of living crisis.

They opened Care Cupboard in summer 2025 and formally launched it at an open event in October, using the slogan “Students should be hungry for knowledge, not food”.

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Though fly-tipping may be on the rise both nationally and closer to home, Kirklees Council has made a dent in a serious ...
20/11/2025

Though fly-tipping may be on the rise both nationally and closer to home, Kirklees Council has made a dent in a serious backlog.

Kirklees Council says it takes a “zero tolerance” approach to fly-tipping, and now, strides have been made to reduce a significant backlog of cases.

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🧑‍🍳🍰🧁Yorkshire dessert brand, Oh So Yum, once fronted by The Apprentice winner Harpreet Kaur and backed by Lord Sugar ha...
18/11/2025

🧑‍🍳🍰🧁Yorkshire dessert brand, Oh So Yum, once fronted by The Apprentice winner Harpreet Kaur and backed by Lord Sugar has entered a new chapter after being acquired by luxury bakery group Starbake Patisseries, which has now opened a fresh site in Huddersfield.

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🎄 Festive fun for a great cause!Forget Me Not Children's Hospice will host its Christmas Fayre on Sunday 30 November (12...
14/11/2025

🎄 Festive fun for a great cause!

Forget Me Not Children's Hospice will host its Christmas Fayre on Sunday 30 November (12–3pm) at Russell House, Huddersfield.
Expect Santa’s grotto, gift stalls, live music, hot food and – for the first time – real Christmas trees on sale! 🌲

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10/11/2025

Meet Dewsbury man Mubs Mahmed BEM, the man who was once mocked for leaving his family business to become a bus driver.

His story raises an important question: why do we, as a community, attach status to certain professions? Why must success only wear the titles of doctor, lawyer, or engineer?

A job is a job, it pays the bills, puts food on the table, and contributes to society. No role is too big or too small. Yet we still measure worth by titles rather than by honesty, effort and impact.

What do you think, do titles still matter, or is it time we redefine what achievement really looks like?

Chaii and Charcha powered by Chaiiwala. Watch the full episode on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/a58V5XNjfxk

08/11/2025

🎙️ This week on Chai and Charcha…

From behind the wheel to driving social change — Mubs Mahmed BEM’s journey is one of courage, conviction, and community.

Once criticised for leaving the family business to become a bus driver, he turned the stigma into purpose — proving that no job defines your worth, but every journey can define your legacy.

Now, as Community and Social Value Partner for First Bus North and West Yorkshire, Mubs is steering change across the region — one story, one stop, one life at a time.

☕ Don’t miss this inspiring Charcha out on Sunday 6pm on our YouTube channel

Community Alliance says Kirklees Council is misleading residents over claims of a new North Kirklees sports centre.“Ther...
07/11/2025

Community Alliance says Kirklees Council is misleading residents over claims of a new North Kirklees sports centre.
“There’s no site, no funding, and no plan, only a £100k feasibility study,” says Cllr Cathy Scott.

Thousands of families in Dewsbury and Batley still have nowhere to swim or train since the closure of Dewsbury Sports Centre.

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A multi-million pound investment in a new fleet of publicly owned, zero emission electric buses has been approved by Wes...
05/11/2025

A multi-million pound investment in a new fleet of publicly owned, zero emission electric buses has been approved by West Yorkshire’s council leaders, and Kirklees will be among the first to benefit.

Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin, said: “A brand new fleet of zero emission electric vehicles, including features and designs shaped by the people who use them, will be a vital part of an integrated Weaver Network that makes sustainable travel the easy choice.

“Bringing buses under our control will ensure that services work for passengers, creating a greener, better-connected region for everyone.”

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Though hundreds of homeless households remain in temporary accommodation across Kirklees, “real progress” has been made ...
05/11/2025

Though hundreds of homeless households remain in temporary accommodation across Kirklees, “real progress” has been made in reducing the numbers, council bosses have said.

A meeting of Kirklees Council’s Growth and Regeneration Scrutiny Panel heard an update on the local authority’s progress in tackling the demand for temporary accommodation, including bed and breakfasts, for housing people facing homelessness. The council also uses self-contained houses/flats, hostels, domestic abuse refuges, and supported housing as temporary accommodation.

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Kirklees Council faces criticism over a new £1/week estate-maintenance charge for council tenants on mixed-tenure estate...
23/10/2025

Kirklees Council faces criticism over a new £1/week estate-maintenance charge for council tenants on mixed-tenure estates. Community Alliance calls it a “two-tier system”; council contacted for comment.

Thousands of Huddersfield Giants fans called for a new stadium in the town, but Kirklees Council says the petition didn’...
22/10/2025

Thousands of Huddersfield Giants fans called for a new stadium in the town, but Kirklees Council says the petition didn’t reach the threshold for debate. 🏉🏟️

Officials confirmed that only 2,193 of the 4,000 signatures came from people living within Kirklees. The club will stay at the Accu Stadium for now, but owner Ken Davy says a new home is still part of the long-term plan.

Fans say the fight for a new Giants stadium isn’t over.


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