A 38 year old Bradford taxi driver has been jailed for two years for sexually abusing a female passenger.
Bradford Crown Court heard that Farooq Ahmed, of Birch Lane, West Bowling told his terrified passenger his sexual fantasies, pretended he was divorced and touched her bare knee at 4am on April 6 last year.
Ahmed had denied sexually assaulting the woman but was convicted by a jury.
New Neighbourhood Improvement Programme Proposed for All 33 Leeds Wards
Senior councillors in Leeds are to consider plans for a new community-led programme aimed at improving neighbourhoods and giving residents a greater say over priorities in their local area.
Bradford Woman Found Guilty of Causing Death by Dangerous Driving
A Bradford woman who reached speeds of up to 143mph in a hired Lamborghini Urus has been found guilty of causing the death of 20-year-old Mohammed Shaan Hussain.
Man Arrested Over Indecent Exposure Incident Near Milton Keynes School
A 26-year-old man from Milton Keynes has been arrested as part of an investigation into an indecent exposure incident near a school earlier this year.
Southwark Proposes New Housing Rules Amid Pressure on Social Housing
Southwark Council is proposing major changes to its housing allocation rules, including requiring same-sex siblings to share a bedroom until the age of 20 in some cases.
Ealing Council Apologises After Disabled Young Man Left Without Therapies for 14 Months
Ealing Council has been ordered to take action after an Ombudsman investigation found a disabled young man was left without therapies specified in his education and care plan for more than a year.
More Than 100 Flights Delayed at Manchester Airport After Air Traffic Control Issue
Passengers faced major disruption at Manchester Airport yesterday after a technical issue with the UK’s air traffic control system delayed more than 100 departing flights and led to a number of cancellations.
Calderdale Man Jailed for Historic Child Sex Offences
A 63-year-old man formerly from Halifax has been jailed for six years after being convicted of offences against a child committed more than 20 years ago.
Barrister Jailed Over Revenge Attack Plot Linked to Kirklees Drugs Gang Feud
A Huddersfield barrister has been jailed for three years and three months after being convicted of plotting a revenge attack with a criminal client involved in a violent drugs gang feud.
Advertising A-Boards to Be Banned on Uxbridge Road in 12-Month Trial
Hammersmith and Fulham Council is introducing a temporary ban on advertising A-boards along part of Uxbridge Road from October, following concerns about pavement obstruction and accessibility.
Record Number of Manchester Schools Achieve Green Flag Status
A record 53 schools across Manchester achieved Green Flag status through the Eco-Schools programme during the 2025/26 academic year, marking the city’s most successful year so far.
Bradford Man Jailed After Admitting 36 Child Sex Offences
A 20-year-old Bradford man has been given an extended sentence of 12 and a half years after admitting a series of offences involving sexual communication with children and indecent images.
Man Arrested Following Bradford Jewellers Ram Raid
Detectives investigating a ram raid at a jewellers on Duckworth Lane in Bradford have arrested a 38-year-old man, while a customer suffered minor injuries during the incident.
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