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Royal Nawaab, Manchester will open in the first quarter of 2025

Iconic pyramid to be turned into luxurious wedding venue

One of Manchester’s most famous Asian restaurants and wedding venues has had a makeover.

One of Manchester’s most famous Asian restaurants and wedding venues has had a makeover.

North of England

Manchester wedding venue and restaurant unveils stunning makeover

Coco Grill & Lounge have announced the opening of their new restaurant in downtown Dubai.

Coco Grill & Lounge have announced the opening of their new restaurant in downtown Dubai.

New Coco Grill & Lounge set to open in downtown Dubai

Akbar's founder Shabir Hussain

Akbar's founder Shabir Hussain

‘Humble and generous’: Tributes to Akbar’s founder Shabir Hussain

The brainchild behind TrustxPay is Shahid Munir.

The brainchild behind TrustxPay is Shahid Munir.

Crypto finance and global spending platform TrustxPay (TXP) launches

I tried a 2-course meal at the new Sri Lankan restaurant in the city

I tried a 2-course meal at the new Sri Lankan restaurant in the city

I went for dinner at Newport's new Sri Lankan restaurant

Muhammed Sabir in 1982

Muhammed Sabir in 1982

North of England

Tributes paid to founder of award-winning Aagrah restaurant chain who has died

A UK gin and spirit company is celebrating winning three awards at the Indian Wine and Spirits Awards,

A UK gin and spirit company is celebrating winning three awards at the Indian Wine and Spirits Awards,

Top awards for UK gin and spirit firm at Indian awards

A halal butcher has announced the launch their new drive-thru stores in the UK and Dubai.

A halal butcher has announced the launch their new drive-thru stores in the UK and Dubai.

Halal meat brand announces plans for new drive-thru stores

Chai and Indian Street Food Cafe 'FiLLi' has announced its latest opening as it expands to locations across the UK.

Chai and Indian Street Food Cafe 'FiLLi' has announced its latest opening as it expands to locations across the UK.

Chai and Indian street food cafe to launch new store

Zuber will lead a new UK petrol forecourt and convenience retail business, including food service, to be branded ‘EG on the Move’.

Zuber will lead a new UK petrol forecourt and convenience retail business, including food service, to be branded ‘EG on the Move’.

Zuber Issa to lead new venture as he steps down from EG Group

Car enthusiasts descended onto Blackburn for the opening of a new supercar showroom

Car enthusiasts descended onto Blackburn for the opening of a new supercar showroom

Crowds queue to marvel at ‘hypercars’ in new showroom

Bharti said the investment was a ‘vote of confidence’ in the UK (BT/PA)

Bharti said the investment was a ‘vote of confidence’ in the UK (BT/PA)

Indian telecoms giant Bharti to take 24.5% stake in BT

Saffron Group members and guests with Indian Consul General, Dr Venkatachalam Murugan (second from right)

Saffron Group members and guests with Indian Consul General, Dr Venkatachalam Murugan (second from right)

Business group gives a 'taste of India' at Bolton dinner

A new drive thru Chaiiwala has opened between Blackburn and Preston.

A new drive thru Chaiiwala has opened between Blackburn and Preston.

Chic new drive thru Chaiiwala cafe opens on site of former KFC

A fleet of supercars were on show as MyLahore Blackburn launched their new pre-wedding stopover menu.

A fleet of supercars were on show as MyLahore Blackburn launched their new pre-wedding stopover menu.

Fleet of supercars lined up as MyLahore launches new pre-wedding service

Lal Qila Opening - Courtesy of Andy Morgan

Lal Qila Opening - Courtesy of Andy Morgan

Famous 'Curry Mile' restaurant opens in Bolton

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Amir Khan's wedding venue in fight for late-night licence

British Muslim TV is set to relocate to new offices

British Muslim TV is set to relocate to new offices

North of England

British Muslim TV to come off Sky and relocates to new offices

Zahra Hanif has been appointed to a North West law firm to 'strengthen the family law services' provided to clients at its Clitheroe office.

Zahra Hanif has been appointed to a North West law firm to 'strengthen the family law services' provided to clients at its Clitheroe office.

Law firm makes new appointment to 'strengthen family law services'

Mudge Ali of Big Dog Fellas, pictured with a dummy dog he uses for training, has won a number of awards

Mudge Ali of Big Dog Fellas, pictured with a dummy dog he uses for training, has won a number of awards

Award-winning dog trainer started learning his trade at age 10

The new Habbibi Manchester has opened in Spinningfields

The new Habbibi Manchester has opened in Spinningfields

North of England

Inside new opulent Manchester restaurant Habbibi

Zuber and Mohsin co-founded EG Group in 2001 and the business has grown from a single site in the north of England to a global company with more than 5,500 locations.

Zuber and Mohsin co-founded EG Group in 2001 and the business has grown from a single site in the north of England to a global company with more than 5,500 locations.

'We have had an amazing journey': Zuber Issa to step down as EG Group CEO

Barber Ilyas Mohammed and his team outside The Kutting Room

Barber Ilyas Mohammed and his team outside The Kutting Room

Barber's inspiring message as he marks a decade in business

Tyneside entrepreneur Ammar Mirza has laid bare the issues of racism growing up in Newcastle

Tyneside entrepreneur Ammar Mirza has laid bare the issues of racism growing up in Newcastle

Businessman reveals horrific racism he faced growing up

On a visit to Oldham recently, he showed damage to his famous ice cream van

On a visit to Oldham recently, he showed damage to his famous ice cream van

Ice cream vendor Mr Tee's says situation 'resolved' after van smashed up

The ribbon was cut by Sephora UK’s MD Sarah Boyd, Sephora UK Chief Technology Officer Neil Landan and Store Director Gemma Martin.

The ribbon was cut by Sephora UK’s MD Sarah Boyd, Sephora UK Chief Technology Officer Neil Landan and Store Director Gemma Martin.

North of England

Sephora hosts huge party as it opens in Trafford Centre

Humma and Hummad, pictured left, Shabaz Ali in his Met Gala outfit in New York, top right,and inside the boutique, lower right

Humma and Hummad, pictured left, Shabaz Ali in his Met Gala outfit in New York, top right,and inside the boutique, lower right

Inside the the boutique designing red carpet fashion

If you’ve ever thought that art only features in movies and galleries, and is reserved only for creative types, think again.

If you’ve ever thought that art only features in movies and galleries, and is reserved only for creative types, think again.

Bring colour and style to your business with Adobe Express

Viewers watched as Yasir of Blackburn appeared on the hit Channel 4 show Aldi’s Next Big Thing’ pitching - Cluster Club

Viewers watched as Yasir of Blackburn appeared on the hit Channel 4 show Aldi’s Next Big Thing’ pitching - Cluster Club

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‘Living the dream’: Yasir lands life-changing contract on Channel 4 show

Viewers will see Yasir pitch his chocolate clusters, made with walnuts, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts and Belgian chocolate.

Viewers will see Yasir pitch his chocolate clusters, made with walnuts, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts and Belgian chocolate.

Entrepreneur pitches ‘cluster’ snacks on hit Channel 4 show

Faruk Bharucha outside the Kiddies store, a view looking out from the Ayesha’s Collection store, the legendary samosas at Manchester Sweet Centre and the team from Master Cook prepare their latest grills.

Faruk Bharucha outside the Kiddies store, a view looking out from the Ayesha’s Collection store, the legendary samosas at Manchester Sweet Centre and the team from Master Cook prepare their latest grills.

18 pictures and the stories behind them from Asian shopping hub

A man can be seen parking his BMW 1 series up and calmly places a box on the road. He then drives off.

A man can be seen parking his BMW 1 series up and calmly places a box on the road. He then drives off.

Businesses baffled over man who dumps raw chicken on road

In one purchase a customer got in touch with a company on Facebook and was asked to go to pick up four bottles from an address. He documented his purchase.

In one purchase a customer got in touch with a company on Facebook and was asked to go to pick up four bottles from an address. He documented his purchase.

Customer speaks out Zamzam lab test reveals 'discrepancies'

The MyLahore team at the Stanley House Hotel has announced dates for their annual ‘Iftar dinner’.

The MyLahore team at the Stanley House Hotel has announced dates for their annual ‘Iftar dinner’.

Dates for ‘luxury’ Ramadan buffet iftars at hotel revealed

The new 'Open For Suhoor' campaign aims to shine a light on restaurants with extended delivery hours

The new 'Open For Suhoor' campaign aims to shine a light on restaurants with extended delivery hours

Uber Eats launches 'Open For Suhoor' campaign for Ramadan

Akbar’s officially opened in Blackburn town centre with an extravagant VIP party.

Akbar’s officially opened in Blackburn town centre with an extravagant VIP party.

Fire-breathers, singers, Lamborghinis – Akbar’s launches in style

Shoppers crowded into a newly opened cash and carry in Blackburn

Shoppers crowded into a newly opened cash and carry in Blackburn

Long queues as 'Shah Rukh Khan' opens cash and carry

Burak Ozcivit (second from left) was welcomed to the MyLahore Restaurant in Blackburn as part of his recent visit

Burak Ozcivit (second from left) was welcomed to the MyLahore Restaurant in Blackburn as part of his recent visit

Turkish film star loved visiting one of town’s oldest buildings

With developments in Manchester, Liverpool and Luton being brought to market in the coming months, and following on from their 2 hugely anticipated schemes in Preston, Belgravia are set for a record-breaking 2024.

With developments in Manchester, Liverpool and Luton being brought to market in the coming months, and following on from their 2 hugely anticipated schemes in Preston, Belgravia are set for a record-breaking 2024.

Belgravia - Behind the scenes of a developer

The new dining room at Aagrah Midpoint in Thornbury

The new dining room at Aagrah Midpoint in Thornbury

Popular restaurant completes latest phase of huge refit

Dog trainer Mudge Ali, who won a Yorkshire Prestige Award, with his dog Max.

Dog trainer Mudge Ali, who won a Yorkshire Prestige Award, with his dog Max.

Dog trainer who is a hit on TikTok and Facebook wins award

Zak Patel, (left) welcomed Abdu Rozik to the Pugata showroom

Zak Patel, (left) welcomed Abdu Rozik to the Pugata showroom

Social media superstar Abdu Rozik welcomed to jewellers

It was an unexpected end to an otherwise strong year for the burger giant (Paul Sakuma/AP)

It was an unexpected end to an otherwise strong year for the burger giant (Paul Sakuma/AP)

McDonald’s has bumpy end to strong year after Middle East boycotts hurt sales

Dr Marilyn Comrie OBE, BURN founding member and report co-author; Olu Alemoru, Nutmeg Animations founder and Azhar Quaiyoom, Q Sustain founder (centre) with team.

Dr Marilyn Comrie OBE, BURN founding member and report co-author; Olu Alemoru, Nutmeg Animations founder and Azhar Quaiyoom, Q Sustain founder (centre) with team.

Report highlights barriers to innovation faced by Black and Asian-led businesses

New research indicates AI could be the job creator, not the job killer

New research indicates AI could be the job creator, not the job killer

Think robots will take your job? Think again, AI could actually boost employment

The Star Tissue UK site in Blackburn

The Star Tissue UK site in Blackburn

German company buys family firm in multi-million-pound deal

Nabeel of Manchester has over 30 years of experience in the property industry

Nabeel of Manchester has over 30 years of experience in the property industry

North of England

Property mogul launches new e-learning courses

McDonald's on Knowsley St, Bolton

McDonald's on Knowsley St, Bolton

McDonald’s displays sign after Palestine boycott begins to bite

Julie Mayet, seen here with broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan, has been recognised as one of the best in the country

Julie Mayet, seen here with broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan, has been recognised as one of the best in the country

Estate agent 'overjoyed and deeply honoured' with award win

Iftikhar Ahmed has run the popular London Road Gents Hair Cutting for 16 years.

Iftikhar Ahmed has run the popular London Road Gents Hair Cutting for 16 years.

Barber ‘heartbroken’ after explosion rips through homes

Nationwide Business Marketing Survey Uncovers Top Challenges

Nationwide Business Marketing Survey Uncovers Top Challenges

Nationwide Business Marketing Survey Uncovers Top Challenges

Manchester Sweet Centre has an iconic status within Blackburn

Manchester Sweet Centre has an iconic status within Blackburn

'Legendary' takeaway features in ‘Best things ever eaten’ in 2023

Meet Sohail Rashid who is supplying clothes to the biggest names in world football