Asian Standard Newspaper - Kirklees

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?

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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.

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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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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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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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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.

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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21/10/2025

“The Council must come clean.”

Community Alliance Kirklees has called out Kirklees Council for missing its own deadline to publish the Green Land Report, leaving Dewsbury without clarity on new burial-land provision.

21/10/2025

Thornhills Community Academy marked its fifth Day with Yorks Ambulance, training students in lifesaving CPR skills.

A fantastic partnership building confidence, compassion and community strength.

19/10/2025

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 2 of Chaii and Charcha, powered by Chaiiwala!

This time, we’re joined by none other than Musharaf Asghar — lovingly known as Mushy from the hit series Educating Yorkshire.

Mushy spills the chai on life before and after the show, from his journey with fame and trolls, to his honest thoughts on marriage, success, and even the cultural myths around black magic.

Grab your cup of chai and join the conversation — Watch it now! ☕💬

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 2 of Chaii and Charcha, powered by Chaiiwala!This time, we’re joined by none other than Musharaf Asghar — lovingly known as Mushy from...

18/10/2025

🎬 Episode 2 of Chaii & Charcha powered by Chaiiwala is here! ☕💛

This time, we’re joined by Musharaf Asghar, the unforgettable Mushy from Channel 4’s hit series Educating Yorkshire (2013).

From his Kirklees roots to proudly flying the Pakistani flag 🇵🇰,

Mushy opens up about life, identity and everything in between.
Pull up a chair, pour yourself a chai — and join the conversation.

Full episode out on Sunday 6pm on YouTube and Spotify

17/10/2025

Cleckheaton locals, who fear they have been exposed to a “toxic cocktail” of chemicals including asbestos while living next to a building site, are fighting to have their voices heard.

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