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25 July 2023

BBC News - World Business Report

In the light of boosting streaming services, our new state of the art studios facilities are ready for the challenge.

7 March 2023

Meet Frank Khalid - The World's Unlikely Movie Mogul

Superstar Renee Zellweger was just finishing a day's filming of Bridget Jones’ Baby on the set of a giant studio complex when the quiet, dark-haired man passing by politely enquired: “Hello, how are you?”

1 March 2023

CINEMA SECRETS I sold cash & carry to run film studio & now I’m opening another worth £23m – celebs’ behaviour off camera amazes me

Dad of four Frank, 54, was the owner of a cash-and-carry business who had no interest in making movies when he bought a disused film studio, intending to turn it into a venue for weddings.

But when the local council rejected his plans he was left with a stark choice — lose money or go into the movie business.

31 Decemeber 2022

New Year honours: Professor Partha Dasgupta leads British Asian recognition with Knights Grand Cross award

A Cambridge professor who is a leading global figure in the economics of the natural environment, Professor Sir Partha Sarathi Dasgupta; COP-26 president Alok Sharma and drinks company Diageo’s CEO Ivan Menezes are among prominent Asians who have been recognised in the New Year Honour’s List published late last Friday (30).

30 Decemeber 2022

New Year’s Honours 2023: Every person in London recognised by King Charles including Leah Williamson, Grayson Perry and Stephen Graham

Here is every person from London to be recognised in the New Year’s Honours List 2023.

30 Decemeber 2022

New Years Honours list in full as King Charles confirms first set of gongs

Hundreds of people have been recognised for their contribution to society in the New Year Honours list.

30 Decemeber 2022

New Year Honours 2023 list in full as Brian May and Lionesses get top gongs

In the first New Year Honours List rubber-stamped by King Charles, over 1,100 individuals receive awards, including artist Grayson Perry, England women's captain Leah Williamson, and heptathlete and TV presenter Denise Lewis

21 October 2020

'I'm already on my way to Cobham': Retired Chelsea legend Didier Drogba jokes that he's getting his boots back on to link up with Frank Lampard again after Petr Cech's shock inclusion in Blues' 25-man Premier League squad

Frank Lampard's shock inclusion of Petr Cech in his Premier League squad has another retired Chelsea legend desperate to lace up the boots again...

21 October 2020

Didier Drogba also fancies Chelsea return after Petr Cech makes Premier League squad

Didier Drogba has joked that he is heading back to Chelsea training after seeing Petr Cech return to the Blues’ Premier League squad this season.

21 October 2020

KING RETURNS Chelsea legend Didier Drogba jokes he’s ‘on his way to Cobham’ after Petr Cech is named in Blues’ Premier League squad

Didier Drogba has joked he is set to join Petr Cech in returning to Chelsea after the legendary goalkeeper was named in the Blues’ Premier League squad on Tuesday.

21 October 2020

SLY DROG Chelsea legend Didier Drogba, 42, jokes he is ‘on his way to Cobham’ after Lampard names retired Petr Cech in squad

CHELSEA legend Didier Drogba, 42, has joked he is 'on his way to Cobham' after retired goalkeeper Petr Cech was named in Frank Lampard's Premier League squad.

26 March 2020

John Terry gives his backing to Chelsea’s move for Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho

Chelsea legend John Terry says Jadon Sancho would be an excellent addition to Frank Lampard’s squad, though admits the Borussia Dortmund winger will have plenty of competition from the Blues’ young guns.

26 March 2020

John Terry urges Chelsea to move for Jadon Sancho this summer: 'He would be a great addition'

Former Chelsea captain John Terry is confident Jadon Sancho would be a ‘great addition’ to the Blues squad this summer.

26 March 2020

John Terry hints at Chelsea return and gives honest assessment of Blues boss Frank Lampard

John Terry has refused to rule out a return to Chelsea in a coaching role but believes there is currently no-one better than Frank Lampard for the top job at Stamford Bridge.

25 March 2020

James wants Hazard return

Chelsea star Reece James wants Eden Hazard return after dismal Real Madrid start.

Chelsea hero Eden Hazard would be welcomed back from Real Madrid with open arms by Reece James.

26 February 2020

Boris Johnson is savaged

Boris Johnson is savaged for 'schmoozing' at Tory fundraiser with Go Compare soprano - despite failing to visit flood victims for 12 days (and counting)

19 December 2019

Hazard vows to return

Eden Hazard has told a Chelsea fan that he will return to the club when his time at Real Madrid is over. Hazard spent seven years at Chelsea, during which he scored 110 goals and provided 92 assists in 352 games.

19 December 2019

Hazards transfer promise

Eden Hazard has praised Frank Lampard start as Chelsea manager and vowed to return to Stamford Bridge when he’s finished at Real Madrid. The 28-year-old attacker won two Premier League titles, two Europa League titles, an FA Cup and a League Cup in his seven years at Chelsea and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the club’s history.

19 December 2019

Hazard vowed to return to Chelsea

EDEN HAZARD has vowed to return to Chelsea once his work at Real Madrid is done. The Belgian winger left Stamford Bridge in the summer but has not taken his eye off the Blues since his Los Blancos switch.

19 December 2019

Hazard Still Loves Chelsea

It’s not often that a star player departs a club with the best wishes of the fans they’re leaving behind. But Eden Hazard received a warm send-off from the Chelsea supporters following his big-money move to Real Madrid in the summer.

19 December 2019

Hazard Will Return

Eden Hazard promises Chelsea fan he will come back. He assured the fan that he would return to the bridge after he was done with Real Madrid.

4 November 2019

Chelsea perfect for Sancho

Why Chelsea is the perfect fit for Jadon Sancho when transfer ban is lifted.

3 September 2019

Frank included in the GG2 Power List

This year Frank was honoured to be included as one of the UK's most influential Asians in the GG2 Power List. The GG2 Power List was extensively researched and compiled by a team of journalists, with the final rankings adjudicated by an experienced panel.

3 September 2019

KAN DO ATTITUDE

Chelsea star N’Golo Kante stuns guests by turning up at fan’s daughter’s wedding, mingling with guests and congratulating bride and groom on stage.

N'GOLO KANTE is used to lighting up the football field but he opted to put in a man of the match performance at the wedding of a Chelsea fan's daughter over the weekend.

3 September 2019

N'Golo Kante makes Chelsea fan's day as he shows up at wedding of his daughter after pulling out of France duty with injury

He was originally unable to attend due to commitments with Chelsea and France.

An injury meant the midfielder was able to attend the wedding at the weekend.

The midfielder was the guest of Chelsea fan and businessman Frank Khalid.

3 September 2019

N’Golo Kante shocks Chelsea fan by turning up at his daughter’s wedding

N’Golo Kante shocked a Chelsea fan by rocking up at his daughter’s wedding on Sunday after initially declining the invite.

3 September 2019

Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante responds to fan who tells him to join Liverpool

N’Golo Kante laughed off a Liverpool fan who attempted to persuade him to join Jurgen Klopp’s side.

3 September 2019

N'Golo Kante Appeared At A Chelsea Fan's Wedding After Injury Made Him Available

N'Golo Kante was injured for Chelsea's draw with Sheffield United at the weekend but it did allow the midfielder to attend the wedding of a fan, after he originally rejected the invite.

3 September 2019

Chelsea star N’Golo Kante turns up at fan’s daughter’s wedding

N’golo Kante is used to lighting up the football field but he opted to put in a man of the match performance at the wedding of a Chelsea fan’s daughter over the weekend.

3 September 2019

Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante again proves his humility, attends fan’s daughter’s wedding

Kante recently made an appearance at the wedding of Chelsea fan Frank Khalid’s daughter. Khalid’s daughter Henna was getting married to Raheel Malik and he invited Kante to the wedding

3 September 2019

CHELSEA STAR N'GOLO KANTE ATTENDS A DESI WEDDING IN LONDON

Chelsea star midfielder N’Golo Kante made an unexpected appearance at a fan Frank Khalid’s daughters’ wedding.

3 September 2019

N'Golo Kanté a fait plein de selfies à un mariage

Le milieu de terrain français N'Golo Kanté a été assailli de demandes de selfies lors d'un mariage auquel il a assisté, le week-end dernier, à l'invitation du père de la mariée.

3 September 2019

CHELSEA : N'GOLO KANTÉ DÉBARQUE AU MARIAGE DE LA FILLE D'UN SUPPORTER !

Forfait pour le rassemblement des Bleus, le milieu de terrain de Chelsea était l'invité du mariage de la fille d'un supporter des Blues, ce week-end.

3 September 2019

Diundang ke Acara Nikahan Suporter Chelsea, N'Golo Kante Benar-benar Datang

Gelandang Chelsea N'Golo Kante kembali menunjukkan keramahan dan kerendahan hatinya dengan memenuhi undangan seorang suporter The Blues untuk menghadiri acara pernikahan putrinya.

3 September 2019

How Chelsea star N’Golo Kante reacted to Liverpool supporter who suggested shock transfer

Chelsea hero N’Golo Kante offered a clear response when asked about a possible move to Liverpool by a fan.

N’Golo Kante shook his head and smiled when asked about a possible move to Liverpool from Chelsea by a speculative fan earlier this week.

28 May 2019

ICC World Cup 2019: Chelsea star David Luiz backs Virat Kohl & Co

NEW DELHI: Star Chelsea defender David Luiz has revealed that he is backing Team India in the upcoming World Cub beginning on Thursday in England and Wales.

The former Brazilian captain, in a video posted by UK-based businessman Frank Khalid on Twitter, gave a special message for Virat Kohli and the Indian team.

3 March 2019

Cash-and-Carry king curries favour with Hollywood

How I made it Frank Khalid Founder of Elbrook Cash & Carry

After Frank Khalid had made a success of his cash-and-carry business, he bought an unusual plaything — a movie studio. Staff at West London Film Studios quickly realised that they should not tell him who was filming there lest the cast be disturbed by the excitable proprietor.

7 December 2018

Behind the Scenes at WLFS

This little-known film studios in Hayes turns out some of the UK's biggest film and TV hits.

Nestled in a no man's land off Uxbridge Road, you probably haven't heard of West London Film Studios but it's rapidly becoming one of the UK's hottest spots for film and TV makers.

We went behind the scenes at the studios where season one of BBC America's assassin hit, Killing Eve, the final series of Peep Show and Idris Elba's directorial debut film, Yardie, were all made.

27 October 2018

Frank in the Essex Power 100

This year Frank Khalid was voted 69th as the most influenced person in Essex by being included in The Essex Power 100.

The Essex Power 100 is an annual list of the 100 most powerful and influential people either residing in Essex or from Essex.

12 October 2018

Elbrook Cash & Carry charity gala dinner 2018

This year's charity gala dinner at restaurant Chak 89 was another great success.

The event was held in support of the British Asian Trust and raised £17,000 for the charity.

3 September 2018

N'Golo Kante makes surprise visit to India cricket team hotel to swap sporting tips with KL Rahul and co

The Chelsea and France midfielder is a big fan of India captain Virat Kohli and his teammates so popped along to meet them.

After reaching the top of the football world with France during the summer, N'Golo Kante recently turned his attention to cricket.

20 July 2018

Film studio boss opens doors to young people affected by knife crime

The owner of a leading London film studio has thrown its doors open to help young people affected by knife crime.

Frank Khalid, 49, runs West London Studios where Keira Knightley and Benedict Cumberbatch filmed The Imitation Game. He has set up free workshops there to give young people an insight into production — complete with tours of the complex, guest speakers from the industry and career advice.

7 May 2018

Chelsea star N'Golo Kante shows caring side by making surprise visit to Blues fan after undergoing major heart surgery

The French midfielder made a three-hour round trip to visit Frank Khalid while he recovered from a triple bypass operation.

N’Golo Kante showed it’s not just his teammates he is happy to help by taking time out to cheer up a Chelsea fan after major heart surgery.