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Asian Standard (Leeds) @AStandard_Leeds

Free weekly newspaper, platforming and focusing on Leeds' South Asian community.

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📢We’re leaving (Twitter) X but still social! Find us on: facebook.com/ASLeeds/ instagram.com/asianstandardn…… linkedin.com/company/asian-s…… 📲Our Whatsapp channel - Asian Standard News And don't forget to visit us at 🌐 asianstandard.co.uk/
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Presenting the Most Influential South Asians of 2024! This incredible list celebrates the game-changers, trailblazers, and visionaries making waves in their fields. It highlights some of the remarkable individuals shaping our world today. Catch the e-paper tomorrow
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Tourism leaders in West Yorkshire have unveiled an ambitious four-year strategy aimed at expanding the region’s visitor economy, already worth billions. @TracyBrabin described the plan as a transformative opportunity for the region Find out more 👇 asianstandard.co.uk/west-yor…

West Yorkshire unveils bold plan to grow multibillion-pound visitor economy - Asian Standard...

Tourism leaders in West Yorkshire have unveiled an ambitious four-year strategy aimed at expanding the region’s visitor economy, already worth billions. The announcement, made in Leeds on Monday, 13...

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🚗💷 Historic Leeds Number Plate for Sale! Leeds City Council plan to sell iconic Lord Mayor’s number plate, U1, valued at over £500k, to tackle a major budget gap. What do you think? Should the council preserve history or prioritise financial relief? asianstandard.co.uk/council-…

Council to auction off Lord Mayor’s iconic number plate to boost funds - Asian Standard Newspaper

The council is set to go ahead with the sale of the Lord Mayor’s official car number plate. Cash-strapped Leeds City Council has decided to proceed with selling the asset, thought to be worth...

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🚶‍♀️🚲 Take a step towards healthier living & get rewarded! @WestYorkshireCA is planning a new app that offers free coffee, discounts & local perks for walking, cycling, or using public transport. 🚍☕ Could this be the 2025 boost to ditch the car? asianstandard.co.uk/new-app-…

New App to reward West Yorkshire residents for walking, cycling & using public transport - Asian...

A new app that will reward people in West Yorkshire for walking, cycling or using public transport could soon be rolled out. The app could see people offered free coffee, discounted food and free...

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India mourns the loss of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed away at 92. A statesman, economist, and reformer. Global leaders pay tribute. 👉Read more here asianstandard.co.uk/former-i…

Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Dies at 92 – Global leaders pay tribute - Asian...

Former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday. His last rites will be conducted with full state honours, officials have confirmed. AIIMS (All India...

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Wishing all our amazing readers across Leeds a wonderful Christmas. Wishing you joy, love, and gratitude this Christmas!
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🎯 A Leeds man who staged a doorstep gun threat as part of a twisted divorce revenge plot has been jailed. Watch the video or follow the link to find out how the plot was exposed ▶ tinyurl.com/bdcs6rde
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Meet the incredible couple who turned their home kitchen into a lifeline for the community during Covid! Now, with a bigger team of passionate volunteers, they’re keeping the mission alive from the heart of #PrimelyWoodPrimarySchool. 🍽️ 👉 Read here: asianstandard.co.uk/leeds-co…

Leeds couple continue to fight hunger with Grace and Care Community Kitchen - Asian Standard...

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, a Leeds couple has been tirelessly working to feed the city's most vulnerable residents, a mission that shows no signs of slowing down. Mr and Mrs Ghosh, with over 50...

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🏥 Leeds Hospital project faces delays & rising costs. Warnings mount as delays to the long-awaited £1.46bn redevelopment push costs even higher. What’s your take on the gov's pace for approving critical NHS projects? 💬 Full story tinyurl.com/5n76dype
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Muslim leaders join @UKHSA in urging communities to prioritise winter vaccinations 💉 asianstandard.co.uk/muslim-l…

Muslim leaders join UKHSA in urging communities to prioritise winter vaccinations - Asian Standard...

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA) are urging members of the Muslim community to prioritise their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to help boost their...

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Leeds City Council to press ahead with parking charges as the authority faces budget deficit 🅿️ asianstandard.co.uk/leeds-ci…

Leeds City Council to press ahead with parking charges as the authority faces budget deficit -...

Council bosses are set to press ahead with new charges at six car parks after being challenged to reconsider the move. It means free parking will be scrapped at sites in Wetherby, Horsforth, Garfor...

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UK visa holders encouraged to switch to eVisa for easier immigration management and travel 🛂 asianstandard.co.uk/its-time…

ADVERTORIAL: UK visa holders encouraged to switch to eVisa for easier immigration management and...

Making your UK visa digital with an eVisa is completely free Designed to replace physical immigration documents, an eVisa can’t be lost or stolen. It’s also free and your immigration status won’t be...

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Community organisations encourage transition to eVisa for convenience and security 🛂 asianstandard.co.uk/communit…

Community organisations encourage transition to eVisa for convenience and security - Asian Standard...

Community organisations and immigration experts support the UK government’s campaign to advise people about the change from physical immigration documents to an eVisa, an online record of a person’s...

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Residents asked to share their thoughts on West Yorkshire Police budget 👮🏽 asianstandard.co.uk/resident…

Residents asked to share their thoughts on West Yorkshire Police budget - Asian Standard Newspaper

Residents are being given the chance to share their views on next year’s budget for West Yorkshire Police. A survey has been launched about the level of the local 'police precept' for 2025/26 - the...

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Research reveals 8.8 million UK adults live in cold, damp homes with serious health risks 🌡️ asianstandard.co.uk/research…

Research reveals 8.8 million UK adults live in cold, damp homes with serious health risks - Asian...

New figures reveal that 16% of UK adults (8.8m people) live in cold damp homes, exposed to the health complications that come from living in fuel poverty. While the Government has announced that a...

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Football club to get artificial pitch as Hunslet club expands facilities ⚽ Read more ▶️ tinyurl.com/5n6td9uz
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Maryam Razzaq: Fighting for females in a male-dominated world ⚖️ Read more ▶️ tinyurl.com/mwubbs66
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Yorkshire charity @Touchstone_Spt named 2nd Most Inclusive Employer in the UK 🫱🏽‍🫲🏼 Read more ▶️ tinyurl.com/384j2dux
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Museum closure and job losses in £100m budget cuts as Leeds City Council announces latest cost savings 💸 asianstandard.co.uk/museum-c…
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