The weight-loss invention you can bet your britches on, says Farnaz Khan

Farnaz Khan with her Fit Britches shapewear

8:56am Tuesday 30th April 2013

Farnaz Khan was on a mission to lose weight for a family wedding, but despite diet and exercise she found that stubborn pockets of fat just wouldn’t budge.

Crafty way to cope with the Isis Project

Linda Groom, centre, enjoys the Isis Project, pictured with Kim Harold, Myslin Chibudu, Katie Blomfield and Kriselle Kenton

8:38am Tuesday 23rd April 2013

Handicrafters often talk about how their hobby has helped them cope with testing times in their lives.

It's party time for super slimmer Ami!

Ami Gill, who has lost 11st after having a gastric bypass

10:14am Tuesday 16th April 2013

Ami Gill feels half the woman she used to be after shedding 11st in less than a year following a life-changing operation.

How Steven, 9, inspired his family to fight the fat

Andrea, Steven, Thomas and Andrew Wild are much happier after changing their lifestyle

1:18pm Monday 15th April 2013

When young Steven Wild embarked on an exercise programme, it was the impetus for his family to get fit.

Mum's gift that is still giving - ten years on

Carol Robertson – who set up the Brain Tumour Support Across Yorkshire in tribute to her friend Andrea Key – with research scientist Sean Lawler

2:00pm Tuesday 19th February 2013

This year marks the tenth anniversary of a charity that has helped to bring brain tumour research to the fore in Yorkshire.

How painting eases the pain of fibromyalgia for artist Sarah

Artist and chromic pain sufferer Sarah Lin with one of her paintings on display at Bar Twenty5

10:01am Tuesday 12th February 2013

Years of illness left Sarah, a mother-of-four, unable to walk and confined to her bed for six months. Now she is rebuilding her life through painting, and the Shamanic teachings she practises.

Caravan helps pull in the cash for children's heart unit

Gillian, left, and Cathryn with their caravan Vera, which has been transformed to showcase their creations

10:24am Tuesday 15th January 2013

Sally Clifford meets two mums whose fundraising efforts for children's unit are from the heart

Mandy less of a woman after photos told a story

Before... Mandy and husband Bob during her 50th birthday in Borneo

9:45am Tuesday 8th January 2013

For Mandy Crowther, it was gazing at photographs of her 50th birthday celebrations that led her to make a life-changing decision.

Zahra’s weight loss is all part of a family tradition!

Zahra Parker before losing more than 6st

9:42am Tuesday 8th January 2013

When Zahra Parker made a New Year’s resolution to lose weight, it became a real family affair.

The herb is the word for Marcos Patchett

Bradford-born herbalist Marcos Patchett grows his own herbs to use in his remedies

10:20am Wednesday 10th October 2012

Herbs have long been known for their healing properties.

Students in Bradford are warned of the dangers of drugs

11:44am Friday 5th October 2012

New students in Bradford are being warned to stay safe and to be aware of the danger of drugs after the death of a student from Shelf who took ecstasy while at university in Leeds.

Bradford heart rhythm sufferers in line for help

TV presenter Harry Gration is checked at a previous heart rhythm session

7:00am Wednesday 26th September 2012

People in the Bradford district living with a heart rhythm disorder are invited to attend a support group which holds its first meeting in Shipley next month.

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