Asian Standard Newspaper - Kirklees

23/07/2025

Six parks across Kirklees have once again received Green Flag Awards, recognising them among the UK’s best managed green spaces.

📎Click the link to read the full story: https://www.asianstandard.co.uk/kirklees-celebrates-six-parks-keeping-prestigious-green-flags-awards/

23/07/2025

“It’s been an absolute privilege.”

That’s how students described the Huddersfield MP’s summer school, which offered young people a chance to learn about politics, public service, and leadership.

The initiative continues to inspire and empower the next generation.

📎Click the link to read the full story: https://www.asianstandard.co.uk/its-been-an-absolute-privilege-students-praise-huddersfield-mps-summer-school/

23/07/2025

Could your business win a shop in Dewsbury Arcade?

A new competition is offering entrepreneurs and creatives the chance to win a shop in the beautifully restored Dewsbury Arcade.

If you have a business that stands out, this could be your big break!

📎 Click the link to read the full story: https://www.asianstandard.co.uk/could-your-stand-out-business-win-a-shop-in-dewsbury-arcade/

23/07/2025

Newly proposed development at the University of Huddersfield!

Get ready for artistic gardens, peaceful yoga “Zen” areas, and vibrant open‑air events space designed for creativity, community, and calm.

📎Click the link to read the full story: https://www.asianstandard.co.uk/new-plans-revealed-for-university-of-huddersfield/

17/07/2025

Seven men charged with murder as Dewsbury murder victim named

📎Click the link to read the full story: https://www.asianstandard.co.uk/seven-men-charged-with-murder-as-dewsbury-murder-victim-named/

Seven men were appearing before magistrates in Leeds today, charged with the murder of a man in Dewsbury. Extensive enquires continue by the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team into the murder on Saturday 12 July of a man, who can now be named as 36-year-old Shahmus Hussain, from Dewsbury. Mr Hussain wa...

17/07/2025

By 2050, every Kirklees resident will live within 500m of a high-quality green space. A healthier, greener future starts now.

📎Click the link to read the full story: https://www.asianstandard.co.uk/every-kirklees-household-to-be-within-500m-of-high-quality-green-space-by-2050/

17/07/2025

Respect to both finalists!

An electric Wimbledon final ends with taking the trophy after a sensational comeback win, defeating defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.

📎Click the link to read the full story: https://www.asianstandard.co.uk/jannik-sinner-completes-a-spectacular-comeback-to-defeat-carlos-alcaraz-in-the-wimbledon-mens-final/

16/07/2025

Heads up, Kirklees! Major roadworks are now underway as part of a £60 million transport transformation plan. Expect delays on key routes over the coming weeks.

📎Click the link for the full story: https://www.asianstandard.co.uk/disruption-on-key-kirklees-travel-routes-as-60m-transport-plan-gets-underway/

Key Kirklees travel routes are benefitting from a multi-million pound cash boost, with work getting underway this month. Kirklees Council secured over £60m from the Transforming Cities Fund, which will be used to deliver an ambitious programme of transport improvements. The aim is to make it easier...

15/07/2025

Huge crowds are expected this weekend at the first ever Bradford Food and Lifestyle Mela, to be held in Lister Park, on Saturday and Sunday from 11am-7pm.

See Girls Like You perform live on stage, ITV doctor Amir Khan, TV chef Parveen the Spice Queen plus many more.

The outdoor fashion show is 8pm-10pm Sunday in front of Cartwright Hall.

Entry to the mela is FREE but tickets are needed for the fashion show, which is raising money for charities Forget Me Not Children's Hospice and Ovacome - The Ovarian Cancer Support Charity

More details www.foodandlifestylemela.co.uk

📎Click the link to read the full story: https://www.asianstandard.co.uk/mela-returns-to.../

15/07/2025

From Netflix to taking the stage, Bollywood legend and cancer survivor Manisha Koirala inspired hundreds in London event presented by Ovacome - The Ovarian Cancer Support Charity, co-hosted by Fatima Patel and Dr. Amir Khan.

Manisha shared her powerful comeback story. A reminder to live fully, love deeply, and to never give up.

📎Click the link to read the full story: https://www.asianstandard.co.uk/bollywood-icon-and-netflix-star-manisha-koirala-inspires-london-crowd-with-her-story-of-survival/

14/07/2025

🌟 MEET AND GREET: YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO MEET GLOBAL STAR OF NETFLIX SERIES HEERAMANDI 🌟

Right here in Bradford – TOMORROW!

This is your exclusive chance to meet the Global Bollywood iconic star Manisha Koirala in person!

With over 100 films, 30 years in the film industry and over 50 million views globally for her recent Netflix series Heeramandi the award-winning star will be in Bradford

This is your exclusive chance to meet the Bollywood icon in person on Tuesday 15 July

To meet Manisha Koirala, all you need to do is:
💬 Tell us your favourite Manisha Koirala movie and why it is your favourite!

We will be picking lucky fans to join us for this special meet and greet.

👀 Keep an eye on your messages as winners will be contacted directly!

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet a true Bollywood legend here in Bradford! 💖

14/07/2025

Appeal for witnesses as police launch murder investigation after park murder in Dewsbury

📎Click the link to read the full story: https://www.asianstandard.co.uk/police-appeal-for-witnesses-following-dewsbury-park-murder/