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A week on, Bradford car park still facing hygiene concerns - Asian Standard Newspaper
5+ hour, 42+ min ago (458+ words) Limited improvements have been seen at a Bradford city centre car park a week after concerns were raised, with human waste still present despite a professional deep clean." The issue relates to Southgate Car Park on Thornton Road, where reports…...
Free meals or fair marketing? Restaurant owner sparks debate over influencers - Asian Standard Newspaper
4+ hour, 58+ min ago (389+ words) Restaurant owner Hamza Harrack has reignited the debate over influencer marketing after publicly criticising content creators who approach small businesses asking for free meals or paid collaborations in exchange for social media exposure. In a video shared on Instagram, the…...
Dalton residents forced to clear drains due to "absolutely disgusting" blocked drains - Asian Standard Newspaper
7+ hour, 34+ min ago (366+ words) Residents in Dalton cul-de-sac say now have to clean their own drains as they are worried about flash flooding and describe blocked drains as "absolutely disgusting." People living on Hallas Grove, Huddersfield, have raised concerns that clogged drainage systems could…...
Leeds City Council recruits 11 inspectors to tackle food safety backlog - Asian Standard Newspaper
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (308+ words) Leeds City Council is set to spend more than "570, 000 a year on new food hygiene staff as it works to clear a growing backlog of food safety inspections. The authority plans to recruit 11 additional officers to its environmental health team…...
Do not swim" warning issued after sewage spill affects Teesside coast - Asian Standard Newspaper
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (584+ words) Northumbrian Water could face regulatory action after a burst sewer pipe led to the discharge of untreated sewage into the sea. Consequently, authorities prompted warnings for swimmers to stay out of the water along parts of the Teesside coast. The…...
Leeds secures share of "250m investment to build healthier communities - Asian Standard Newspaper
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (458+ words) Leeds has been announced as one of 27 places across England set to receive a share of new funding from Sport England to tackle inequalities in activity levels. The "250 million investment which Leeds will receive part of is designed to break…...
London food lovers get a taste of Saudi culture at biggest food festival - Asian Standard Newspaper
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (310+ words) An identity is often shaped by the food people eat. Food they love. Food that makes them feel at home. Londoners have been sharing their love affair with food for decades. And when it comes to food from other cultures,…...
Mayor accused of failing to use powers to tackle London's skills gap - Asian Standard Newspaper
1+ week, 58+ min ago (482+ words) The Mayor of London has been criticised for not doing enough to use his "convening powers" to connect Londoners with job opportunities and help address skills shortages across the capital. "Convening powers" refer to the ability to bring together businesses,…...
Could Andy Burnham help bring the Olympics to the North of England? - Asian Standard Newspaper
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (446+ words) The dream of hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the North of England has now been fuelled. Regional leaders and sporting legends are backing plans for a bid and suggesting that a potential successor as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham,…...
Special Sikh prayers to honour Henry Nowak and promote unity after tragedy - Asian Standard Newspaper
3+ week, 3+ day ago (451+ words) Special Sikh prayers to honour Henry Nowak and promote unity after tragedy A special Sikh prayer service will be held in Leeds this weekend to remember teenager Henry Nowak and offer a space for reflection, healing and unity following the…...