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Lucky to be alive Football mates perform CPR after man suffers heart attack

A family man, who suffered a cardiac arrest during a friendly kick-about with friends last week, may not be alive today if it weren’t for the quick thinking of his teammates.

42-year-old Tair Bashir collapsed whilst playing football in

BLESSED: Tair Bashir was playing football with his friends when he suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch. It was the quick thinking and actions of his teammates which ultimately saved his life

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Practitioners, immediately began CPR on the field of play whilst an ambulance was called to Sheffield’s Lucozade Power Sheffield despite never having any League premises. heart issues prior to the incident.

His ‘on-the-ball’ team mates, CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 three of whom were local General ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

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Idiots not terrorists “Due to the misinformation supplied to the UK authorities by members of the crew of flight PK709, the UK was put to considerable expense.”

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NOT TERRORISTS: Mohammed Safdar (left) and Tayyab Subhani (right) have been cleared

Two men cleared of threatening to blow up a plane Two men - dubbed “idiots not terrorists” - have been cleared of threatening to blow up a plane.

Tayyab Subhani, 30, and Mohammed Safdar, 42, were arrested on 24th May after a Boeing 777 heading from Lahore, Pakistan, to Manchester, was forced to make an emergency landing at Stansted Airport in Essex.

It had been claimed Mr Safdar, supported by Mr Subhani, had made threats to kill crew and passengers after an argument broke out with air stewards at 30,000 feet.

But jurors at Chelmsford Crown Court were instructed to find the men, from Nelson in Lancashire, not guilty of endangering an aircraft.

Judge Charles Gratwicke described the case as “tenuous and peppered with inconsistencies”.

He added: “Under the circumstances no jury can properly convict these men.”

Prosecutor Brian O'Neill said: “In light of the state of the evidence, it has been decided it is no longer appropriate to seek

convictions in this case.”

The Boeing 777 was forced to make EMERGENCY:The Boeing 777 was forced an emergency landing at Stansted to make a landing at Stansted Airport Airport A series of witnesses told the Sakhi added: “Due to the court that although the men had misinformation supplied to the acted like idiots, they had not UK authorities by members of the crew of flight PK709, the UK was heard a bomb threat.

In statements read outside put to considerable expense.

“Mr Safdar was wrongly vilified court, both men said they were relieved that their ordeal was over, as a terrorist based on the same and they had cleared their names information.

“Mr Safdar was separated from after wrongly being branded his family and remanded in terrorists.

Solicitor Raza Sakhi said: “This custody for 73 days as a result of is a victory for Mr Safdar, his this misinformation.”

Biant Bansai, speaking on loved ones and those that knew he was innocent of the allegations he behalf of Mr Subhani, said: “This case has collapsed after it became was facing.”

The court heard that Pakistan clear that witnesses against him International Airlines had had not told the truth.

“This brings an end to six released its own internal inquiry, which contradicted evidence given months of stress and anxiety for by its staff to police and in court, Mr Subhani and the cost to him only when ordered to by the court. and his family has been very high.

“He’s delighted that his name Barristers for both men said they did not blame the police or has now been cleared and we will Crown Prosecution Service for the press for a full inquiry as to the conduct of Pakistan International case being brought to court.

Speaking for Mr Safdar, Mr Airlines in this case.”

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AAGRAH FACT FILE • It’s a family owned business set up 36 years ago, employing just under 500 staff • The business has grown to 16 branches throughout Yorkshire • A purpose built banqueting suite opened four years ago for corporate and social events, seating 450 people • Aagrah also have an Outdoor Catering Division, providing a complete outdoor catering service UK wide • Among Aagrah’s portfolio is a small 19 bedroom boutique hotel • To cater for home dining, three years ago Aagrah successfully launched a range of Tarka Cooking sauces, these are available in Asda and Tesco • Chutneys and marinades are available to purchase in their restaurant branches.

HONOURED: Aagrah’s Managing Director, Mohammed Aslam MBE receives award from Prime Minister David Cameron and Enam Ali (centre), founder of British Curry Awards

Standing ovation

By Anush Ansari

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Prime Minister David Cameron honoured Mohammed Aslam MBE with a ‘Special Recognition’ accolade at the glittering British Curry Awards 2013, on Monday 25th November.

The venue, Battersea Evolution in London, dazzled even more brightly than ever before. This was the ninth annual awards ceremony staged under the leadership of Enam Ali MBE, and was hosted by TV personality Chris Tarrant.

Attendees included hundreds of leading restaurateurs, business owners, politicians and celebrities.

The 2000 strong audience gave a rapturous standing ovation to Mr Aslam in appreciation of his commitment and dedication. The prestigious award acknowledges his significant contributions to services to industry.

This year’s British Curry

Over 2000 guests rise to their feet as Prime Minister honours Aagrah’s Mohammed Aslam MBE with award

Awards, the biggest yet with the Prime Minister, David Cameron, extolling the virtues of a culinary industry that contributes £3.6bn to the economy annually and employs more than 80,000 people.

Mr Cameron said: “It is often said that curry is Britain national dish – and it’s easy to see why.

“It’s not just the flavours served up in the thousands of curry restaurants across the country, it is the welcome too.

“Those who work in the curry industry enliven Britain’s high streets, boost local economies and contribute to local communities.”

Finalists were whittled down from 263,000 public nominations. Winners were judged on a number of points, including menu choice, wine list, the exterior and interior decor

and food presentation.

With more than 2.5 million Brits eating curry every week, the industry is making a substantial contribution to the British economy.

Aagrah Restaurants are widely acclaimed as pioneers of ‘Kashmiri Cuisine’ and Mohammed Aslam MBE has made it his life's mission to promote this to be recognised as a cuisine in it’s own right.

Mr Aslam has worked hard over the years with schools, colleges and other organisations like The Prince’s Trust and Mosaic.

He has helped inspire young people into a career of their choice and in particular in hospitality, producing training manuals and recipe books.

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LIFE-SAVERS: (l-r) Tair Bashir, with Dr Amir Afzal and Dr Mehrban Ghani, who performed CPR for more than 20 minutes on the pitch

Football mates perform CPR after man suffers heart attack Cover story continued

For more than 20 agonizing minutes doctors Amir Afzal, of Duke Street Medical Centre, and Mehrban Ghani, of White Rose Medical Practice, heroically performed CPR non-stop on their friend whilst fellow GP, Ashrif Akram, held the head of Mr Bashir.

When paramedics finally arrived, the doctors continued to assist with the wellbeing of Mr Bashir, and finally, after IV drugs and a couple of shocks with the defibrillator, Mr Bashir’s heart began beating once more.

He was then taken to Northern General Hospital A&E where it was diagnosed that he had suffered a heart attack and subsequently underwent an emergency coronary angiogram and a stent was inserted.

Now, the Rotherham man, is sat recovering in the Chesterman Ward of the hospital. Mr Bashir has paid tribute to his friends who ‘did not give up’ on him, and recalled the moment he woke up in hospital.

He said: “I just remember it being Friday evening playing football with my friends as usual. I was running around and then started feeling unwell so went for a sit down and to get a sip of water, and that is really my last recollection.

“The next thing I remember was waking up here and seeing my wife, mother and father, I thought this is serious, something is definitely not right.

“In our religion we believe everything that happens is from God and that everything is meant to be, but from a personal perspective I owe these people here my life.

“If these guys hadn’t exerted the efforts that they did, if they had decided to quit five minutes sooner, I don’t know what would have happened and I may not be here now.”

The three doctors began CPR on their friend within 30 seconds of him collapsing, whilst a fellow medical professional from the adjoining pitch (named Kia) arrived to offer his help as well.

It was a team effort which ultimately saved Mr Bashir’s life and a ‘never give up’ attitude according to the teammates.

“We are obviously trained for situations which involve CPR so we were quite fortunate to have basically four doctors on the scene as soon as Tair’s head dropped,” Dr Afzal said.

“Mehrban and I took it in turns to perform CPR as it is quite exhausting to be honest.

“It involves 60 strong presses a minute, and we knew we were doing it right because we managed to crack a couple of ribs which shows they were effective compressions. It seemed like an age before the paramedics arrived but we just never stopped.

“Everybody deserves credit for playing their crucial part. Samir (Afzal) guided the ambulance in and sprinted with the medical bag which saved a vital 30 seconds whilst the fact that nobody crowded over us helped tremendously.”

Dr Ghani and Dr Afzal now want to ensure incidents like this do not happen again by ensuring people are up to date with medical practices and visit their GPs, and crucially follow their advice, on a regular basis.

“CPR classes are so readily available now that everybody has access to learn these skills,” Dr Mehbran said.

“If you find yourself in a situation doing CPR, please remember, when you are doing the compressions just don’t give up. No matter how long it takes for the ambulance to arrive or a defibrillator, just keep going because it could save a life.”

Re-energising Leeds’ homes

Leeds City Council is offering empty home owners the chance to take up a local loan specifically to help bring their properties back into use.

Leeds has launched its own Leeds Empty Homes Loan which allows empty home owners whose properties have been empty for more than 12 months, to borrow up to £30k to bring their properties back into use.

The loan scheme is available to landlords, potential owner/occupiers and third sector organisations. The loan will be repayable after five years, secured as a first charge against the property and is subject to the same interest rate as the equity loan scheme available to vulnerable home owners.

Best of Brass

2013 British Open Champions, the Tredegar Town Band, are set to light up Morley Town Hall this Saturday as part of the very popular Best of Brass Series.

Under the baton of Musical Director Ian Porthouse, the Tredegar Town Band, whose Welsh roots date back to 1849, will perform on Saturday 30th November from 7.30pm, a wideranging and lively selection of classics.

Set to feature will be Styne’s popular 'People' from the musical ‘Funny Girl’, Morricone’s stunning ‘La Califfa’ and Doughty’s instantly recognisable ‘Grandfathers Clock’ featuring a euphonium solo by Daniel Thomas.

Tickets cost between £9.50 and £11.50 and are available from the Box Office by calling, 0113 224 3801 or book online at www.leedsconcertseason.com

Networking for the youth

The Leeds Enterprise Exchange brought together local employers lecturers and teachers at an event at Allerton High School last week to discuss what businesses are looking for from young people when they leave school.

The discussion looked at recent findings of a report from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) entitled ‘Employers are from Mars and young people are from Venus’ which discusses the mismatch between employers’ expectations of young people during the recruitment process and young people’s understanding of what is expected of them, which in some cases is preventing young people getting access to the job market.

Christmas lands in Leeds

The magic of Christmas is set to be celebrated in style next month, as Leeds Museums and Galleries host a range of fantastic events.

As part of a packed programme, venues including Temple Newsam House, Lotherton Hall, Abbey House Museum, Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds Industrial Museum, Leeds Discovery Centre and Thwaite Mills will be providing fun filled activities for all the family.

Pulling out all the stops this Christmas with a fantastic event will be Temple Newsam House.

On offer at the esteemed location will be ‘500 years of Christmas’, where on the weekend of the 14th and 15th December, visitors can view the magnificent decorations, listen to carol singers and the Leeds Waits musicians, and enjoy Sir Arthur Ingram’s festive entertainment.

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Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) have been granted this week against four persistent beggars operating in Leeds city centre.

This follows a range of work undertaken by Leeds City Council’s Safer Leeds team and West Yorkshire Police to crack down on begging, and specifically those people who do not live on the streets but continue to ask the public for money despite a wide-range of support services being made available to them.

As part of the conditions on the two-year ASBOs secured against the four beggars, they will be unable to enter selected streets or beg in the entirety of Leeds City Centre until 24th November 2015.

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ART ATTACK: Belle Vue Girls students show off their art which was auctioned off earlier this week to raise money for a water well at a Gambia school

Green fingers

Wakefield Council is working with the White Rose Forest group to plant 27,000 trees in Ossett and Normanton.

The two sites have been chosen as part of a pilot Carbon Code scheme by the Forestry Commission to promote woodland creation for the removal of carbon and reclaim the pit spoil sites. To help with the project, known as Woodland Creations, the Council have asked for help from volunteers and schools in planting the trees.

To mark the start of national tree week and to launch the scheme, Leader of Wakefield Council, Cllr Peter Box and pupils from Horbury Primary School helped with some of the planting.

Turning over a new leaf

Wakefield Council has successfully turned around the lives of 603 troubled families as part of a ground breaking government scheme.

New figures released by the Department for Communities and Local Government, show that Wakefield’s Troubled Family’s scheme has turned around two thirds of its 930 troubled families.

Cllr Peter Box, Leader of Wakefield Council said: “It is great to see that Wakefield is leading the way, with the programme achieving results so quickly in the district. By supporting all the family members and their issues in an intensive way we are helping to improve the lives of these families and the local communities that may have suffered the effects of their behaviour.”

Claim it back

Over 30,000 council tax discounts are to be reviewed between now and February 2014.

Wakefield Council will be looking at people who claim the single person council tax discount and checking that they are entitled to it.

This review comes after an increasing number of people in Wakefield have claimed this discount, which entitles you to a 25% reduction on your council tax bill.

For people who are living on their own and therefore are genuinely entitled to this reduction there is no need to be concerned. However if you are currently receiving this discount and you do not live on your own, you must contact the council immediately.

All’s WELL in the Gambia Girl’s school ready for pioneering Africa trip

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

Ten teenagers from a local girl’s school in Bradford will embark on a journey like never before next year as they travel to Africa to provide educatory aid to the children of Gambia.

Students from Belle Vue Girl’s School Years 10, 11 and 13, were selected to visit the country in February 2014 to help teach Maths and English as well as gaining firsthand experience of the culture of the impoverished area.

More than 50 students had initially applied to partake in the pioneering trip, having to write a letter stating why they would be best suited, with the final ten selected by staff.

Through fundraising efforts, the group has already raised more than £3,000 for the construction of a new water well at the Ndungu Kebbeh School, and hosted their latest event on Thursday 28th November.

A unique art show and dinner were held at the school, whereby paintings by the students were auctioned off to the highest bidder in hope of raising vital funds for the trip. All catering was kindly donated by Lahore restaurant free of charge.

Alisha Mahmood is the Ambassador for Belle Vue and has been involved with all the fundraising efforts held to date, including car washes and fashion shows.

Speaking on behalf of the group, the Year 13 pupil said: “We are all

very excited about the trip now as it is less than three months away.

“It will be something completely new because no students from our school have been to the Gambia before; we have been interacting with their students through things like pen pals but none of us have actually gone.”

Alisha explained what the group will be doing upon their arrival at the location adding: “For the first two days we are going to actually be staying at the school, so we are going to be sleeping on mattresses on the floor with mosquito nets.

“During this time we will get the opportunity to talk to the children and help them with their English and maths skills which will be really rewarding. Teachers from Belle Vue will also be teaching the pupils about health and helping

with the running of the school.”

Mrs Tess Wilkins, assistant head teacher at Belle Vue Girl’s School, has already visited the Gambian school twice in the past and explained how the girls will receive more than just a culture shock.

“They will be amazed by how friendly the people in the Gambia are and, at the same time, by how impoverished a lot of the poorer areas are,” she said.

“There are children whose only clothing is their school uniform whilst a big bag of rice may be all a family eats for a whole month.”

She added: “I remember my first time visiting the country and I had these preconceived ideas that people would object to all the British people landing in the country but they said it is a necessity for the success of the country – they depend on it for their livelihoods and therefore welcome everybody.

“The country itself is absolutely beautiful and I cannot wait to return with the girls.”

The team of ten girls includes: From Year 13, Sabah Ishaq, Alisha Mahmood, Rahyka Pasha and Serish Tanya Hussain; from Year 11, Vanesa Nemetora; from Year 10, Faizah Parveen, Samreena Khalid, Annam Ramzan and Ayshah Mahmood.

If you would like to donate any money towards the construction of the water well, please contact Mrs Tess Wilkins, on 01274 492 341.

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The Swimtastic Awards are the National Swim awards sponsored

by Kelloggs, which showcase what can be achieved through swimming by honouring individuals and organisations that achieve and support aquatic activities.

Kirklees Active Leisure was the latest recipients to be commended for the national award for Facility Operator of the Year. The team was nominated for high quality delivery, growth in participation, supporting and increasing workforce opportunities, quality assurance, providing a swimmer pathway, marketing initiatives and supporting talented swimmers through development.

The Facility Operators award is presented to the facility operator who, in the panel’s judgement, best demonstrated their commitment and continuous improvement of their swimming programmes in the last 12 months.

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TEAM: The Sharing Voices team cater for anybody who may be dealing with some sort of mental health issue and are on hand to provide crucial support

Festival of Light

Fans of Huddersfield’s summer Food and Drink festival don’t have much longer to wait until the winter extravaganza returns as part of this year’s Festival of Light.

Over 30 stalls will be bringing food and drink from around the world to Byram Street and St Peter’s Street between 6th and 8th December.

This year, stall holders are signing up to a ‘click and collect’ scheme via the festival website so people can take advantage of online offers and sneak previews of items that will be on sale prior to the Festival itself.

To merge or not to merge

The consultation on possible changes at Denby Dale Nursery School and Gilthwaites First School runs until 13th December.

Kirklees Council is proposing to formally bring both schools together as one school on a single site, serving the local community and catering for children aged from two to 10.

No decisions have been made on whether the changes will happen, but a full public consultation – which is open to everyone – began in early November.

The proposal is to bring together Denby Dale Nursery School and Gilthwaites First School and base all of the provision at the current Gilthwaites site, which would be expanded and developed so that it was completely suitable for the increased age range.

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‘Sharing Voices’ during Christmas A place of support for society’s most vulnerable

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

A mental health support group in Bradford is appealing to individuals across the city, who may feel isolated or alone during the Christmas months, to not battle their issues alone.

Research suggests that the winter period often results in more cases of depression or mental health problems, with many struggling to cope with the ‘family holidays’.

One in four people will reportedly suffer from some sort of mental health issue in their life, with an increased number of cases occurring during the festive season.

Sharing Voices Bradford is a mental health support group, located just off Manningham Lane, which aims to reduce mental health and related inequalities through community development.

Rather than relying on prescription drugs, the group take a proactive approach to issues with community development workers on hand to cater for every demographic.

Fozia Sarwar is the Deputy Manager of Sharing Voices Bradford and has worked alongside members for 11 years.

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SUPPORT: Sharing Voices deputy manager, Fozia Sarwar, has been working at the charity for more than a decade and said the busiest times come during the winter months

experience as a ‘support worker’, she has seen thousands of people pass through the doors and urges anybody who may feel like they are facing a difficult time in their life to pay a visit.

“For the past decade we have found that the mental health issues do follow seasonal trends,” she said. “Research shows that people around the Christmas time become really isolated and if they are mentally distressed they become quite subdued and miss their families.

“It is certainly our busiest period and we are always happy to help anybody. Nobody should have to face these problems alone so it is crucial to have somewhere like this where people can go and talk about their emotional distress openly, and return to a bit of normality.”

Saving Voices Bradford work in partnership with BME communities and specialise in promoting inclusion in all spheres of civil life.

There are gender orientated support groups, children groups and young adult groups, all of which are co-ordinated by fully trained community development workers.

Ms Sarwar explained how everybody deals with their issues differently and therefore an open approach to care is taken with all members.

“We have volunteer opportunities with a number of organisations for people who may be looking for something to do during the day whilst we are also more than happy just to lend an ear to members who just need to talk to somebody,” she said.

“There have been so many mental health users who have been written off by the system, come here and resolved a lot of their issues.”

Sharing Voices is located at Clifton House in Bradford with more information available at www.sharingvoices.org.uk.

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STUNNING: Jewellery by the Swavo Collection

REGAL: Beautiful gowns by Ivy House Bridal

Showcase of bespoke wedding services The ‘National Perfect Asian Wedding Exhibition’ was the place to be on Sunday 24th November.

The exhibition boasted unique wedding service providers, showcasing their bespoke services at a premium venue, the Aagrah Midpoint suite.

The wedding exhibitors on the day included Kashmir Crown Bakeries, who showcased their jaw-dropping 8ft edible Eiffel Tower cake, pulling in an awed crowd.

Other reputable exhibitors included bespoke jewellery from the Swavo Collection, displaying their unique designs for brides who want individual

pieces and English dress-makers, Ivy House Bridal, with their princess inspired gowns fit for any regal queen.

The catwalk sponsors were Bombay Stores, who put together a fantastic catwalk show, showcasing their party wear and bridal collection.

Brides did not go away disappointed, as they entered the prize draw for one heavily discounted wedding prize package, which included caterers, venue hire, glittering tiaras, grooms-wear and much more.

The winning bride-to-be was announced after a fantastic bridal catwalk show after which dhol players

CATWALK: Visitors enjoyed a range of formal wear by Bombay Stores

took over the scene, drumming out their skills to the beat of popular bhangra music, bringing the climax to the end of a brilliant exhibition.

Outdoor exhibitors included stunning wedding marquees by Amplitude, classic car hire by Truly Scrumptious and Ivy Bridal car hire.

Exhibitors feedback on the event was positive, with many looking forward to the next Perfect Asian Wedding Exhibition.

If you are a wedding service provider who would like to be a part of the next ‘Perfect Asian Wedding Exhibition’ in 2014.

COSY: Outdoor exhibitors included wedding marquees by Amplitude

The organisers are debuting the ‘National Perfect Asian Wedding Awards’ on Saturday 30th November at Aagrah Midpoint, celebrating the finest wedding service providers from around the UK. Tickets for the awards can be bought from the Aagrah Midpoint restaurant or from Bombay Stores. Tickets start from £30, so make sure you don't miss out on this unique event, where Bombay Stores will showcase their latest bespoke bridal collection alongside a delicious three course Aagrah meal - a fantastic price for a glamorous night out.

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STUNNED MEAT: RIGHT OR WRONG? “I would say it is Islamically fine to eat stunned meat, but it’s better if it’s ritually slaughtered.”

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HUMANE?: Muslims argue religious slaughter is humane

Under proposed EU legislation, the meat sold in this country in the future could be labelled as either un-stunned halal and kosher meat. Asian Express delves deep into how this would affect the Muslim community in Yorkshire and the religous dilemma of eating stunned meat.

All meat and meat products “derived from animals that have not been stunned prior to slaughter i.e have been ritually slaughtered,” would have to be specified as such under amendment 205 to the EU food information regulations.

Although the aim is to allow consumers to make an informed choice, opponents argue it is discriminatory.

“If you are only labelling meat provided for Muslims and Jews, you are discriminating against Muslims and Jews,” said Shimon Cohen, campaign director for Shechita UK. “There is no conclusive evidence to show our method of animal slaughter is anything but humane.”

Some people fear labelling would cut demand for ritually slaughtered meat, causing producers to pull out and forcing prices higher for remaining consumers.

One Bradford meat trader, whose stock was all ritually slaughtered, said the Islamic method was fine and this was another attack on the religion.

“It’s just another way for right wing extremists to have a go. There’s no evidence that the animal is actually in pain when not stunning.

“I think labelling would just add more confusion to the consumer.

“Plus I think it would turn a large part of the Muslim community away from eating it as some don’t believe in having stunned meat.”

Compassion in World Farming (CIWF), which backed the amendment, cited a report by the UK Farm Animal Welfare Council which claimed cutting the throat without stunning, caused “significant pain and distress” to make its case.

“We don’t have a problem with religious slaughter, we have a problem with any kind of slaughter that is inhumane,” said Phil Brooke, welfare development manager at CIWF. Yunus Dudhwala, chairman of the Halal Monitoring Committee (HMC), which certifies halal products in the UK, said animal welfare was a “red herring”, adding that there was a relative lack of interest in

factory farming and animal transportation conditions.

“If people are really concerned about animal welfare the rest of the journey of the animal [before slaughter] really needs to be looked at,” he said.

Dudhwala said he would be happy for unstunned meat to be labelled if other meat carried the method of stunning used, such as gassing or electrocution, but believed that would never happen because it would be unpalatable for consumers.

“We want to label fairly across the board,” he added. “It’s very dangerous how the EU tries to bring legislation through the back door which will make it hard for Muslims to practice their religion.

“The premise that they use is that halal is cruel, but there’s no proof whatsoever that it hurts the animal.

“As a Muslim community we need to know this is happening. The whole halal argument is hidden unlike minarets and hijabs, this will not come in the media unless someone voices up.”

The Association of Non Stun Abattoirs (ANSA), an industry body representing traditional UK halal slaughterhouses, welcomed the news that the proposed parliamentary bill to ban religious slaughter of animals in the Netherlands had been withdrawn.

It was reported earlier that the bill was withdrawn after a majority of Dutch senators expressed their reservations to the ban on halal and Kosher slaughter.

ANSA spokesperson Mohammed Saleem said: “This is a positive, sensible and welcome step.

“We are glad they have finally seen sense. The initial movement to ban religious slaughter was based on misconceptions and some political motives.

“The welfare of animals is a primary concern for Muslims and Jews, and kosher and halal methods are both designed to be most compassionate to the animal. It is entirely incorrect to equate religious slaughter with cruelty to animals.

“The fact is there are countless other real acts of cruelty being carried out on animals daily in industrial slughterhouses, including under the guise of so-called ‘merciful’ methods of stunning, which merit proper scrutiny and attention. We would advise proponents of animal welfare to turn their focus to where the evidence actually leads them.”

Leeds mother of four Yasmin Rafiq said she would never feed her children stunned meat as “it’s not complying with Islam.”

She added: “We have always eaten traditionally slaughtered meat and wouldn’t change for fear of going against my religion.

“I don’t have a problem with labelling, however. Knowing where your meat has come from is a good idea.

“But it should be fair and not just single out Muslims. There should be labels on all meat in that instance, saying how it has been killed. But this would probably never happen as it’s the last thing consumers want to know when out shopping.”

An agreement could be made with Jewish and Muslim slaughterhouses

regarding the length of time that an animal is conscious before dying and the number of animals to be ritually slaughtered.

The other UK halal regulator, the Halal Food Authority (HFA), which approves of stunning before slaughter providing it does not kill the animal (the HMC argues it is impossible to guarantee this), supports labelling of unstunned meat.

HFA president Masood Khawaja said: “The labelling must be done, simply so people can differentiate between different schools of thought and different beliefs.”

Anti-labelling campaigners won the latest round of the battle earlier this month when a council of ministers’ committee did not vote through amendment 205. It could be re-introduced in the European parliament when the second reading of the bill takes place and be enshrined in law by the middle of the next year, although producers would be given a period to comply.

Agriculture food minister James Paice said last month “the government would like all animals to be properly stunned before they are bled to slaughter” but that labelling should be addressed as part of next year’s consultation of European animal welfare regulations rather than within food information regulations.

Maulana Fazal Dade, the Imam at the Abu Bakar Mosque on Leeds Road took part in a study a few years ago.

It involved going to a slaughter house which stunned chickens before killing them, and assessing whether they regained consciousness after stunning, therefore determining if they were dead before slaughter or not.

Out of a sample of 10 chickens two did not regain consciousness.

“The practice of rendering animals unconscious before slaughtering, which is carried out in different ways, consists of a number of objectionable elements, for example.

“If this act is such that it causes the animal to lose all its senses and consciousness completely, then there is a risk that it will have caused the animal’s death before slaughter, especially if the animal was weak or ill.

“If this act is such that it does not cause the animal to lose all its senses and consciousness completely (such as a mild electrical shock that merely immobilizes the animal), then there is a strong possibility that the animal’s pain and suffering will have been unnecessarily increased, since the pain of slaughter remains due to its not being unconscious, and the pain and stress of the electrical shock will have been administered additionally without any need.

“I would say it is Islamically fine to eat stunned meat, but it’s better if it’s ritually slaughtered.”

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Landmark Bradford business centre celebrates 21 years of service

Over 250 guests attended the Rediscover Carlisle Business Centre event on Thursday 21st November.

The event was held to celebrate the centre’s new brand and identity and to mark its 21 years of serving the business and local community.

The Lord Mayor, Cllr Khadim Hussain among other local councillors, Bradford businesses owners and people from different faith communities enjoyed a night of entertainment and networking.

Based in Manningham, Carlisle Business

Centre is a landmark, former textile mill and is recognisable by its distinct tower clock.

Guests enjoyed a variety of entertainment including being greeted by the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton (look alike Heidi Agan), live music from Anjaana, a Punjabi and folk band, accompanied by solo dancer/actor, Rafi Usman who also had his exclusive film screening of ‘Love is Never Easy’.

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It operates as a not for profit organisation offering business support and affordable, flexible office space for businesses, social enterprises and charities. It also provides meeting, training and events space for business and social use including weddings, Mehndis and birthday parties.

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Police are urging motorists to keep their car secure at all times and pay particular attention when defrosting their vehicle.

The warning comes after a car was stolen from an address on Clifford Avenue, Wakefield, on Tuesday 19th November.

The owner had left the engine of his vehicle running to defrost it when the car was taken.

"People should keep their car secure at all times - even if they are standing nearby as it defrosts or just nipping back into the house to collect something. You only need to turn your back for a few seconds for a thief to make off with your vehicle," said Sergeant Mark Beet of the Wakefield Central Neighbourhood Policing Team.

"Some insurance companies will also refuse to pay out so it is even more important that you keep your vehicle locked and secure."

For crime prevention advice visit www.westyorkshire.police.uk/ crimeprevention

Educating toddlers

Over 1,000 two-year-old children are now benefiting from free early education and childcare, thanks to Kirklees Council.

All three and four-year-olds have been able to access 15 hours of free early education and childcare for some time, but last year Kirklees Council extended this to eligible twoyear-olds.

Since the scheme was launched in September 2012, free provision has been secured for more than 1,000 children – helping them to enjoy high quality early learning experiences across Kirklees.

Traffic warning

Road repairs are to start in Kirkheaton on the 2nd December.

The repair work is due to commence on Stafford Hill Lane as part of a programme of highway improvements. The work should take approximately five days to complete.

And work is already underway to replace damaged kerbs on Woodside Road in Beaumont Park, Huddersfield. This work should be completed by December 20 and is being done in advance of resurfacing which will take place in early 2014.

Rhubarb Returns

Wakefield’s famous festival of food, drink and rhubarb returns on Friday 21st February through to Sunday 23rd February 2014.

Next year’s festival has even more tasty treats and entertainment planned than ever before.

The festival which will be in its eighth year takes place in Wakefield City centre and runs from 10am until 5pm on Friday and Saturday and 10am until 4pm on the Sunday.

The festival was established in 2007 and in 2013 attracted over 120,000 visitors from across the country, with visitors being invited to sample a variety of fine festival foods.

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Murdered toddler plea MURDERED: Two-year-old Khaleel Hussain died at Birmingham Children's Hospital after suffering a serious head injury

Detectives investigating the murder of a child appeal to people who knew him to come forward

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Detectives investigating the murder of a toddler have appealed for people who had contact with him to help them build up a picture of his life.

Officers say they are keen to speak to further witnesses with information which could assist their inquiries into the death of two-year-old Khaleel Hussain.

Khaleel, who lived in the city's Stoke area, died at Birmingham Children's Hospital on 22nd October after suffering a serious head injury.

Although a post-mortem examination proved inconclusive, the boy's death is being treated as murder and a 21-year-old man and 25-yearold woman, arrested in connection with the investigation, remain on police bail.

Detective Chief Inspector Dean Young, from the Coventry Police Public Protection Unit, said: "We are still trying to piece together exactly what happened before Khaleel suffered the injuries that ultimately led to his death.

"As part of our ongoing inquiry, I am keen to speak to anyone who had contact with him or his family during his very short life, particularly in the days and weeks before he died.

"We have spoken to lots of people as part of the investigation so far, but I'm sure there are others out there who may have information that could help us and I would urge them to come forward."

Anyone who can assist the investigation should contact the Public Protection Unit at Coventry Police on 101 or the Crimestoppers service anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Manningham woman made £558,000 illegally A woman serving a four-year prison sentence for money laundering made £558,000 from her criminality.

Musarat Sultana, 40, of Springcliffe, Manningham, Bradford, was found guilty last year of channelling £400,000 of illegal cash through her accounts.

Sultana was brought to Bradford Crown Court from prison for a confiscation hearing under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Her case was adjourned until Monday, 27th January, after Peter Hampton, barrister for the Crown, said it was looking into hidden assets.

Mr Hampton said the amount for the Crown to seize from Sultana stood at

more than £370,000. But hidden assets should be investigated, including £130,000 that had “disappeared” from her accounts.

Mr Hampton said that £30,000 was withdrawn in a single day.

Sultana went back down to the cells after the short hearing.

She was jailed last December after a trial in which the jury heard she used some of her gains to commit a mortgage fraud to buy a house in Kensington Street, Girlington, Bradford.

Sultana was arrested in 2010. She was convicted of seven offences of fraud and concealing criminal property.

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Powerful Commons Committee to investigate fraud at Kings Science Academy

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The powerful House of Commons Public Accounts Committee will be investigating the lack of oversight by the Department of Education that created the conditions for fraud at the Kings Science Academy (KSA) in Bradford.

An internal audit at the free school highlighted large sums of missing money and allegations of mismanagement, and possible fraud, including fabricated invoices in order to claim thousands of pounds of public money.

Kings Science Academy was one of the first free schools approved by the Department for Education (DfE), and opened in

September 2011, as a sciencefocused secondary school for up to 800 pupils between ages 11 and 16. It moved to a new £10m building in the Lidget Green area last year.

Bradford MP, David Ward met with Rt Hon Margaret Hodge MP, Chair of the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee, earlier this week to discuss the recent revelations that fraud occurred at the Kings Science Academy.

David also raised the possibility of whether the Public Accounts Committee would undertake an investigation into the wider concerns that the DfE lacked fundamental oversight over the free school programme.

At the meeting, Margaret Hodge MP confirmed that the National Audit Office are aware

of the background of events at Kings Science Academy and will be publishing a report into the establishment of the Free School programme in December.

The report will also consider the current DfE’s arrangements for overseeing the financial and academic performance of open Free Schools.

The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee will then be holding an oral session in January next year.

This session will also discuss this report which will also be used as an opportunity for the committee to further scrutinise Civil Servants at the DfE over their lacklustre oversight of Kings Science Academy.

Commenting David Ward MP said: “I welcome the news that Margaret Hodge MP and the

UNDER INVESIGATION: Head teacher Sajid Raza at Kings Science Academy in Bradford

Public Accounts Committee are showing leadership and undertaking an investigation into an ideological pet project that has neither shown value for money nor proof that it raises educational attainment.

“What happened at Kings Science Academy raises some very worrying

questions about the whole Free Schools programme not only about how efficiently public money is used but how millionaires making a profit is sanctioned and how those running a school can defraud, free of the knowledge that no action will be taken.”

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New accident camera could save cabbies hundreds of pound off their insurance premiums

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By Tanya Shah tanya@asianexpress.co.uk

Taxi drivers often pay higher insurance premiums because their vehicles are on the road for longer and they cover high mileages, making them more likely to be involved in an accident.

This week, it was announced that taxi drivers may be set to reduce their insurance premiums by up to 20 per cent after installing ‘Smart Witness’ cameras (recognised by insurance group Markerstudy).

Markerstudy said that they regularly encountered exaggerated and false claims against their taxi customers which were previously difficult to defend because of a lack of evidence.

Now the cameras can protect drivers and enable a claim to be either defended or settled more quickly, getting the taxi driver back on the road working again as well as reducing their premium.

Average premiums vary from area to area and from private to public hire but the camera has been instrumental in reducing accident frequency and claims costs so we’re able to pass these savings on to our clients by way of cheaper premiums.

Smart Witness managing director Simon Marsh said: "The cost of installing our cameras is minimal considering the potential savings.

“They have helped many of our customers to cut their insurance premiums and reduce their accident rates which helps to avoid costly excess payouts.

“I am expecting my premium to go down. The cameras provide indisputable evidence in the case of a crash. They give me peace of mind that if something happens, they are there to protect me.”

“We know they help with problems drivers face from ‘cash for crash’ scams, in which fraudsters submit bogus injury and damage claims.

“But above all else, our customers are delighted the cameras provide peace of mind everyday, knowing they have evidence to hand in the unlikely event of a crash and I think that's valuable in itself.”

Taxi driver, Daren Lewis, 43, who owns four vehicles, said the devices - which record the road ahead – could have saved him a “fortune” if he had installed them years ago.

He hopes his current insurance bill will reduce from £1,400 per vehicle to £1,200. Across four vehicles this would be a total saving of £800 and more than 14 per cent.

He said: “I am expecting my premium to go down. The cameras provide indisputable evidence in the case of a crash.

“They give me peace of mind

that if something happens, they are there to protect me.

“Driving is my livelihood, I need to keep costs down and ensure I have the maximum protection available against false claims such as 'cash for crash'.”

Mr Lewis installed the cameras just over a year ago and said he had been delighted with their performance.

“Just a few months ago, a pedestrian stepped out in front of me as I was driving around town,” he said.

“Luckily just their pride was hurt but it made me think about the everyday risks I face on the roads.

“I knew the camera was recording and it would have proved that the accident was not my fault.”

He added that he wished he could have installed the cameras about five years ago, before one of his drivers had two accidents in quick succession.

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‘Glowing’ Ofsted report St Matthews continue to register remarkable improvements

PROUD: Head teacher Bob Curran

SMILE: Pupils are improving on results every year at the school

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A local Bradford primary school has been praised for its ‘sharp improvement in pupil’s achievement’ following the latest Ofsted report.

St Matthews CE primary school, was commended by inspectors who once again awarded the school a rating of ‘Good’ for the second assessment in a row.

The inspection team found that the overall effectiveness, achievement of pupils, quality of teaching, behaviour and safety of pupils and leadership and management were all good.

Special praise was given to the headteacher Bob Curran, for taking ‘decisive steps to improve teaching, particularly in mathematics’.

Mr Curran took over as headteacher in January 2011 and implemented a number of changes at the school with the

results hugely positive.

In terms of the progression of children, the school moved from the lowest 30 per cent in the country in 2011, to the top 15 per cent this year.

In maths in particular, the school was previously in the bottom quarter of schools in the country, yet now, St Matthews is proud to boast itself in the top 12 per cent nationwide.

Speaking after receiving the award, Mr Curran praised all the staff and pupils for their hard work over the past three years and explained his delight at being awarded yet another ‘Good’ Ofsted result.

“It has been absolutely fantastic here,” he said. “I am thankful to be able to work with some great adults but working with the children in particular is such a privilege and they are always able to make my day better.

“When the Ofsted officials payed us a visit we were confident to be honest because we have put

EDUCATION: Almost 500 pupils attend the Bradford school from reception to Year 6

in a lot of hard work for the past three years. Thankfully Ofsted noticed this and supported our judgement that we are a very good school.

“Our challenge now is to try and keep it that way. We now have two ‘Good’ inspections in a row despite a different framework and Ofsted have said we have continued to raise the bar.”

He added: “It is like an endorsement of everybody’s hard work and then of course there is always that small sense of relief.”

The two-form entry educational establishment currently has 500 pupils from reception through to Year 6 and is proud to be a community school. All faiths and religions are represented by the student body who, between them, helped raise more them £3,500 for charities in the last academic year.

Events are commonly held at the school, including evening classes, such as mathematics, ICT and CV building, for people of all ages, as well as extracurricular activities.

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MISSING Police are appealing for help after becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a Bradford woman who has not been seen since Wednesday 23rd October.

35-year-old Seemberjeet Kaur, from East Bowling, Bradford, took a taxi from her home to Saltaire at approximately 10am on Wednesday and was dropped off in the Salts

Mill area at around 10.30am. Her disappearance is described as ‘out of character’.

Ms Kaur is described as Asian; about 5ft 4in tall, of slim build, with straight black shoulder length hair which she usually wears down. She was wearing a beige coat, blue jeans and metallic brown ankle boots when last seen.

Officers are increasingly

HS2 ‘hurry up’

The Leader of Sheffield City Council was among the UK’s ten largest cities outside of London who presented a signed declaration to the Prime Minister last week calling for the fast delivery of High Speed 2 (HS2).

The declaration comes on the day that the ten leaders of the English Core Cities (Sheffield. Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Nottingham) and Scotland’s principal cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, held a national summit in London to discuss how greater devolution to the UK’s cities can benefit the UK economy by increasing GDP, jobs and tax revenues.

The UK’s cities believe that a national high-speed rail network has the potential to create “high speed cities” and is the only option to reshape and rebuild the national economy.

concerned for her welfare as she has been suffering from depression.

It is unknown whether she has taken her medication, but she has not taken any personal property with her.

Anyone who has seen her or who has any information on her whereabouts is asked to contact Bradford District CID via the nonemergency number 101.

Slow down

Residents in Calderdale are being asked to help shape the future of 20mph schemes in the area.

Calderdale Council’s Cabinet would prefer to introduce 20mph speed limits in all residential areas. It is their opinion that if the 20mph speed limit is only introduced outside schools, it doesn’t necessarily do the job as roads outside schools are only a small part of a child’s journey to and from school.

Introducing this limit across Calderdale would hopefully encourage more people to walk, run and cycle; whilst improving safety for all road users.

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Punjabi roots Appeal: Robbery, Southfield Road, Bradford

Academy stages performances for primary school children

DANCE: Horton Grange Primary School pupils with the Punjabi Roots Academy

Police are appealing for information after a robbery in Southfield Road, Bradford.

At about 6pm on Monday, 18th November, four teenage girls were walking along Southfield Road, when they were approached by two men.

One of the men snatched a mobile phone from the group and ran off towards Thornton Lane, while the other produced a sharpened wooden stick and demanded their other phones.

He stole two phones from them and also ran off towards Thornton Lane.

Both men were white, aged 17-20, of slim build and between 5ft 4ins and 5ft 6ins tall. Both were wearing tracksuit-type clothing.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact DC Jazz Gill at Bradford CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

What a load of rubbish

Christmas and New Year waste calendars are being sent to households across York in December advising residents when collections will take place over the festive period.

To prevent a buildup of rubbish all households will receive a rubbish collection the week before and the week after Christmas, however household recycling and rubbish collections will not take place from Monday 23rd December to Friday 27th December.

All households due a rubbish collection on 1st January will receive a collection on Saturday 4th January but there will be no recycling collections on this day.

Unleash the Viper

Police in Dewsbury have launched a new operation to tackle retail crime in the town.

A team of officers will link in with the new force-wide initiative, Operation Viper, set up to target and lock up the county's most prolific criminals The Dewsbury Neighbourhood Policing Team is running a series of crime prevention events aimed at preventing retail theft, purse dipping and vehicle crime, particularly on the run up to Christmas.

There will also be a leaflet dropping exercise and crime prevention advice given to retailers and shoppers.

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A special two weeks of learning were held last month, as Horton Grange Primary School’s youngsters got hands on with promoting equality in the classroom.

With more than 700 children attending the school, Horton Grange is one of the biggest Primary educational establishments in Bradford and boasts an array of nationalities and religions within the classrooms.

Already recognised as one of the leading schools in the country for promoting diversity, the school was the first nationally to receive the Stephen Lawrence Award at Level Two. The accolade recognises the extensive work done by the school to promote cohesion in the multicultured society.

The Interfaith fortnight included a host of activities which gave the children a chance to learn about

different religious and nonreligious faiths, whilst every year group were allocated a specific religion to study throughout the programme.

The Punjabi Roots Academy staged a number of performances for all the children earlier this week and entertained the crowds with their unique dance and performance act.

The Academy were the latest guests at the school who were invited to promote diversity, with the likes of the Make Bradford British cast, and Show Racism the Red Card representatives previously holding workshops to spread similar messages.

Ms Niela Ahmed, RE and Equality Co-ordinator, has been working at the school for 13 years and believes there is no other establishment quite like Horton Grange.

She explained: “I love working here, it is a fantastic place to be even with the 700 pupils we have.

“We are a multi-faith,

“It is vitally important that children recognise everybody is unique in their own way, yet at the same time we are also the same.”

multicultural school who aim to promote tolerance and understanding to the children in an attempt to build a cohesive community here in Bradford.

“It is vitally important that children recognise everybody is unique in their own way, yet at the same time we are also the same. Every person is a human being at the end of the day and therefore we try to spread this message as much as we can.

“The Stephen Lawrence award is a great honour and represents how much our school actually does to promote equality.”

Children from a number of religions and nationalities all currently attend the Bradford school, with pupils coming from as far as Somalia and Libya. A

dedicated Language Support Unit has been put in place to cater for these pupils and help integrate them into the educational system.

Even with a number of challenges and hurdles to overcome the school were still labelled ‘Good’ in their latest OFSTED report, highlighting how they really do live by their motto, ‘Celebrating Success Together’.

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CONFUSION: Various schools of thought

For a Muslim, reading Friday prayers at the Mosque is a staple part of their religion.

Whether it’s taking 20 minutes out from work or closing your business for the afternoon, Muslims are taught to drop everything for this special day.

However, readers of the Asian Express got in touch to discuss the variations of the conduct during Friday prayers and asked us to clear up the debate.

We take a look at how some Mosques offer Friday prayers and explore what the do’s and don’ts.

The actual Jummah (Friday) prayer is traditionally made up of two rakats led by the Imam after the khutbah (speech).

However, there seems to be confusion among some Muslims as what to read before and after.

In Islam there are prayers which are obligatory called Farz and non-obligatory, Sunnat.

In certain UK Mosques it is common practice to offer four Sunnat rakats before and after the Jummah Farz.

However, some Muslims, particularly those who are not from a Pakistani background do not offer these because they belong to a slightly different school of thought.

Omar Ayub is a 19-year-old from Bradford and regularly attends his local Mosque on a Friday.

He does read the extra prayers but sees people leaving after the two Farz rakats have finished.

“I just want to know what

the answer was and whether I’m doing it right or not,” he said.

“I have been taught to read the Sunnat prayers as well for Jummah, but I see a lot, if not most people, walking out.

“I like many others out there, would like to know what the proper method is.”

Many Sahih (authentic) reports from the Hadith or teachings of Prophet Muhammed (pbuh), indicate that what is prescribed for the Muslim when they enter the Masjid (mosque) on Friday is to offer as many rakats (units of Prayer) as they wish before the Imam ascends the Minbar (pulpit) for the sermon.

Maulana Fazal Dade from the Abu Bakar Mosque, Bradford, said: “There are a few different schools of thought about this.

“Basically we have the sermon or Khutbah which must be delivered in Arabic.

“The point where it

perhaps gets a little confusing is the Sunnat rakats before the Jummah prayer.

“These are optional but it’s better to read these.

“Yes, if you have come from work and only have 20 minutes to read your Jummah then it’s fine if you miss them, but otherwise you should read.

“I do think, however, that for some people it’s just a question of being lazy.

“The Prophet once said that there will come a time when Muslims leave these nonobligatory prayers and there will also be a time when people don’t even offer any of their prayers. I think we can learn a lot from this.

“We all need to stand together as one ummah.”

In Islam there are several sects and in those sects are different schools of thought on certain issues.

In the Sunni sect

OBLIGATORY: Certain parts of the Jummah prayer are permanent like the Arabic Khutbah

for instance, there are four schools of thought, namely Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi’i and Hanbali.

And while all of them essentially believe in the same thing, there are slight variations in practice.

Anwar-ul-Haq, a Sunni Imam at Bradford’s Suffa-TulIslam Mosque explained the differences.

“Basically no matter what school of thought you are with, the core of the Jummah prayer is the same, with two obligatory rakats.

“There is probably only a 20% difference between the four in practice.

“The only real point of discussion arises at what to read before and after the main prayer.

“And this is down to what particular school of thought you follow.

“Basically we all believe in the same thing, just differ slightly in the method.”

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Following the campaign to get more people from the Black and Asian community to donate their organs, the ageold dispute as to whether Muslim’s can donate has been brought sharply back into focus.

With more than four out of every ten people waiting for an organ transplant in Bradford being

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from the black and Asian community, it’s a very real issue.

People from these communities are three times more likely to need an organ transplant than the rest of the population however, less than two per cent have formally recorded their wishes by joining the organ donor register.

Organ transplantation is an effective therapy for the treatment of irreversible organ damage. The first successful transplant took place in the 1950s, and it has since advanced to become an effective and safe cure for many illnesses.

However, due to the number of organs available and has thus been the subject of many national campaigns to increase the number of donors.

One Muslim, Abrar Hussain, 54, had a quarter of his liver removed after developing a cancerous tumour. Two years later the cancer returned and Abrar was told he would need a transplant.

The Asian Express probes the mindset that it is anti-Islamic to donate body organs In August 2010, after spending three months on the transplant waiting list, the Bradford man received a call from St James's Hospital in Leeds to say they had found a donor.

He said: “I was one of the lucky ones to receive a liver transplant so soon after being on the waiting list was an absolute miracle.

“Apart from a few minor health complications, it has transformed my life.

“Raising awareness of the need for more people to sign up is vital, as black and Asian people are three times more likely to need a transplant and there is a serious shortage of people from these communities on the register.”

Normally, violating the human body, whether living or dead, is forbidden in Islam, but the Shariah believes this can be overruled when saving another person’s life SECOND CHANCE: Abrar Hussain received a new liver which saved his life and urges people to donate

In West Yorkshire a total of 361 people received an organ transplant during 2011/2012

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What Sharia Law says In 1995, Muslim Law Shariah Council UK issued a fatwa (religious opinion) on organ donation. It stated: “The council supports organ transplantation as a means of alleviating pain or saving life on the basis of the rules of the Shariah and that Muslims may carry donor cards.”

They also said that the next of kin of a dead person, in the absence of a card or an expressed wish to donate their organs, may give permission to obtain organs from the body to save other people’s lives.

The fatwa is based on the Islamic principle of al-darurat tubih almahzurat (necessities overrule prohibition).

A spokesman for the Muslim Law Shariah Council UK said: “Normally, violating the human body, whether living or dead, is forbidden in Islam, but the Shariah believes this can be overruled when saving another person’s life.

“However there are also a significant number of Muslim scholars who believe that organ donation is not permissible and hold the view that this does not fall under the criteria of the Islamic principle of al-darurat tubih al mahzurat (necessities overrule prohibition) due to other overriding Islamic principles and both viewpoints take their evidence from the Quran.”

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are being carried out by the National Crime Agency.

Kevin Parsons, acting assistant director for Border Force, said: “This is an excellent seizure of an extremely harmful drug and I would like to pay tribute to the vigilance and hard work of the officers involved. We will continue to work hard to keep our borders safe and crack down on drug smuggling.”

SENTENCED: Experienced pilot, Irfan Faiz gets nine months imprisonment for being drunk while in charge of his passenger jet flight out of Leeds Bradford International Airport

This latest news follows hot on the heels of the sentencing of experienced PIA pilot, Irfan Faiz, 55, who was arrested for being drunk as he prepared to fly a plane.

Faiz, father-of-two, was more than three times over the alcohol limit, as he was about to fly an Airbus with 156 people on board to Pakistan from Leeds Bradford Airport on 18th September.

He was about to pilot the Pakistan International Airlines 776 flight to Islamabad, when he was asked to leave the cockpit due to concerns raised by security staff.

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Mr Greaney also told the judge that, despite being an experienced pilot, Faiz was not aware of the drink-fly rules in the UK and that the rules in Pakistan are that there must be a 12-hour gap between ''bottle and throttle''.

Mr Justice Coulson at Leeds Crown Court said he was ''astonished'' to hear that pilots regularly flying out of the UK were not aware of the rules in this country, which are based on the amount of alcohol present in the body.

The court heard that Faiz was an experienced and well-respected pilot with 25 years' experience and an unblemished record.

He has been sentenced to nine months imprisonment Solicitor Abdul Iftikhar, of Kamrans Solicitors, who are representing Faiz has confirmed to the Asian Express that they’ll be lodging an appeal against the sentence of nine months imprisonment.

Mr Iftikhar said: “The basis of the appeal is that it is manifestly excessive in all the circumstances of his case and that the Court of Appeal will be requested to deal with Captain Faiz’s case on an expedited basis.”

A source at the UK’s National Crime Agency told reporters that the agency was concerned about the rise in the numbers of PIA staff involved in the smuggling of Class-A drugs into the UK.

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Wakefield Council has worked with local community groups to access Heritage Lottery funding (HLF) and improve the Lofthouse Colliery Nature Park.

The Council has worked with Outwood Community Video Group and Lofthouse Colliery Action Group to produce a heritage trail around the Nature Park.

The project, which began earlier this year, is now completed and was celebrated with an open day on the 30th November.

The groups involved received a grant of £47,000 from the HLF to create a heritage trail on the site of the old pit, now a local nature park. The project, which is led by a team of volunteers, focuses on collecting and sharing memories of those who worked at the Lofthouse pit.

An ‘arty’ life

A Leeds Metropolitan University performing arts lecturer is working with East Street Arts to enable female Chapeltown residents over the age of 50 to tell their personal stories in creative ways.

The 'Shelf Life' project began with a series of workshops, led by performance artist Gillian Dyson, in collaboration with Feel Good Factor on Louis Street. The residents used personal objects and accumulated memorabilia from their homes to express personal stories, memories and sense of place. The group explored the idea of why we 'value' certain objects in our home.

The stories and experiences of local residents will form the basis of a final performance and display of work by Gillian at East Street Arts' Union 105 space in Chapeltown next year

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Plain packaging for cigarettes?

U-TURN: Prime Minister David Cameron announces new independent review of cigarette packaging amid calls for action to discourage young smokers

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The government is set to press ahead with a review of cigarette packaging, forcing tobacco firms to sell them in plain packs in an effort to deter youngsters from smoking.

The Prime Minister David Cameron in July delayed plans to ban company branding on cigarette packets, a move that was strongly criticised by health campaigners. At the time he said that he wanted to first see the impact of a similar decision in Australia.

Branded packaging has been accused of encouraging children to smoke and moves are afoot in Europe to crack down on tobacco marketing.

Now, it is expected that Mr Cameron will announce

the idea in the next few days.

The World Health Organization (WHO) said in July that plain packaging would increase the impact of health warnings, stop consumers from thinking some products were less harmful, and make tobacco products less attractive for adults and children.

Shadow public health minister Luciana Berger said the Government should simply bring in a law now: “We need immediate legislation for standard cigarette packaging, not another review.

The Government needs to stand up to the tobacco industry’s vested interests,” she said.

“The evidence to support standardised packaging is clear. The consensus is overwhelming. We don’t need any further delay while 570 children are lighting up for the first time every day.”

A study in Australia of 500 smokers showed that they found cigarettes in plain packs less appealing, and had become 80 per cent more likely to think about quitting at least once a day since the packs, which are a drab olive green and carry large health warnings, were brought in.

Australian health minister Tanya Pilbersek said in July that smokers also seemed to enjoy cigarettes less.

“While tobacco companies haven't changed the formula of their products,” she said. “We've had feedback from smokers saying their cigarettes taste worse since the government's required packaging to be plain.”

Six million people die every year from smoking and the toll is projected to rise to eight million by 2030, according to the WHO.

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“OUT-DATED IMAMS DOING MORE HARM THAN GOOD” Muslim prison advisor speaks out against old-fashioned mosque leaders

Young Muslim men are turning away from religion in their droves because of the oldfashion attitudes in Britain’s mosques, according to the Prison Service’s Muslim advisor. Ahtsham Ali said it was one of the reasons why a growing number of Muslims are turning to crime and finding themselves in prison. We take a look at how Yorkshire’s Muslim communities feel about this and whether old fashioned Imams need to change their ways.

Mr Ali also blamed family breakdown, problems resulting from arranged marriages, drugs and the absence of male role models.

The cleric was highly critical of UK mosques for failing to understand young Muslims raised in Britain and said a main factor was that most import foreign imams who cannot speak English and focus only on religious rituals.

Mr Ali, who has been the Prison Service’s adviser for eight-and-a-half-years, said: “Most will get imams imported from other countries who can’t speak English. More importantly they can’t relate to second and third-generation youngsters growing up here.

“It is a tragedy. I have seen youngsters, the next generation, just totally switch off from it. This is dangerous. It allows others to take advantage, to take up the vacuum.”

In March 2010, 10,358 of the 85,184 people in prison were Muslim, while there has been a steep rise in the number of Muslims behind bars over the past two decades, according to the National Offender Management Service.

Cllr Abid Hussain, who is also senior vicepresident of the same Mosque Committee said the language barrier was a prominent problem and noted that kids often lost interest because they couldn’t understand Urdu or Punjabi.

“Up until a few months ago the teachers were having problems speaking English which obviously caused some difficulties,” he said.

The Madni Jamia Mosque in Bradford has been doing things a little differently for a while now.

Offering madrassas in English as well as recently hosting a careers drop-in day, the Thornbury road mosque is moving with the times.

Mosque General Secretary, Abdul Sattar said: “It's different to when we grew up when we could not understand Urdu very well. Mosques should be teaching in English as well as it’s the mother tongue of many of the children.

“You’ll find that the children learn

quicker and they remember more, which they can put into their own lives.”

Discussing other reasons why he believed the numbers are on the rise, Mr Ali added: “There is a lot of family breakdown happening now. The divorce rate is very high.

I think there is a struggle for those who have been born and brought up here and their acceptance of arranged marriage.”

Mr Ali urged mosques to become more accessible to the young, for faith leaders to make religion fun and put more emphasis on teaching religious ethics.

One mother Wajida Iqram, used to send her 11-year-old to a madrassa in Leeds for Quranic studies and said she now prefers to self teach her kids.

“Nothing has ever happened to him, but I have heard the stories, which are becoming increasingly more common, about what goes on at some mosques,” she said.

“Hitting kids just gives all the wrong signals out. Rather than doing any good, it does the exact opposite; it’s not the way to teach them with force.

“It’s about wanting to learn about your religion and when you have those bad memories of getting hit, you will always associate your religion with those memories.”

Wajida now self schools her son at home and said it was the best decision she’d ever made.

She added: “Yes sending your kids to the mosque is a great thing and we need to encourage this.

“But I find teaching them yourself builds a greater bond between you and them, something that you will remember forever.

“I remember my mum taught me how to read the Quran and it was brilliant.”

A 21-year-old man of Bradford, wanting only to be referred to as Zaf has just served a short prison sentence for assault and he blames the pressures of society for the reasons in high prison rates among Muslims.

“Yes we do have a problem in our Mosques, one of which is the Imams that are in them.

“Most of the ones in Bradford don’t speak a word of English and just continue to do the same things, then we wonder why there are so many problems.

“We need English speakers and those with knowledge to guide the youth of today.”

Ayub Iqbal, a crime solicitor from Leeds sees a lot of Muslim clients.

He speaks about his thoughts of the situation: “Most of my clients are Asian.

Now that’s not just because there are a lot of Asians in Leeds and Bradford, it’s because a lot of Asians are getting into crime.

“Now there must be a reason for that. I personally blame lack of education. While I do think some of our imams are a bit out of touch, even non-Muslims can be criminals.”

However, one Bradford imam, Fiaz Ahmed said old-school teaching needs to be preserved for fear of losing traditions.

He said: “I think most imams do a good job in not only following their religion but encouraging others to learn as well.”

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The Swimtastic Awards are the National Swim awards sponsored

by Kelloggs, which showcase what can be achieved through swimming by honouring individuals and organisations that achieve and support aquatic activities.

Kirklees Active Leisure was the latest recipients to be commended for the national award for Facility Operator of the Year. The team was nominated for high quality delivery, growth in participation, supporting and increasing workforce opportunities, quality assurance, providing a swimmer pathway, marketing initiatives and supporting talented swimmers through development.

The Facility Operators award is presented to the facility operator who, in the panel’s judgement, best demonstrated their commitment and continuous improvement of their swimming programmes in the last 12 months.

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Leeds jobs go as energy giant npower outsources to India Energy giant npower has confirmed plans to cut 1,460 jobs, including 80 in Leeds, under the restructuring of its customer service activities, including outsourcing work to India.

The firm, owned by German company RWE, said it aimed to deliver a more “efficient, flexible and improved customer experience”.

Work will be outsourced to Capita and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).

Npower said its customers would continue to be served on the phone by people based in UK call centres, with back-office functions outsourced to India.

Npower’s offices in Stoke-onTrent will close, affecting about 550 employees, and one of three offices in Oldbury will close, making 400 workers redundant.

There will also be a number of redundancies at npower’s sites at Rainton Bridge, Sunderland, affecting around 430 employees, and in Leeds, affecting 80 workers.

A site in Thornaby will close but employees will relocate to npower’s head office in Rainton.

Much of npower’s customer facing work will be outsourced

to Capita, affecting 540 employees.

Npower said all phone calls would continue to be answered in the UK and people transferring to Capita would still to be based in the north east of England, with the same terms and conditions of employment as before.

Back office administrative activity such as checking meter readings against customers’ bills will be outsourced to India.

Over the next eight months, about 1,460 posts will be made redundant subject to a 60 day consultation programme which npower will now be undertaking with all affected employees.

Enhanced redundancy terms are being offered and there will also be a full package of on-site advice and support, said the

company.

Paul Massara, chief executive of npower, said: “Today we have set out our proposed vision of how we would improve customer service, calling on the support of leading retail outsourcing partners.

“I understand that these changes would be incredibly hard for some of our employees and we’ll be doing everything we can to support them over the next few months.

This restructure is necessary if we are to deliver the levels of service our customers deserve.

“All calls would still be answered in the UK. We would have the flexibility to keep call waiting times down during busy periods, and continue to keep costs down so we can keep bills down.”

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To celebrate the Tour de France coming to Calderdale, staff from the Halifax Visitor Centre are heading to Brighouse’s Totally Locally Victorian market; with their first ever pop up shop.

Staff will be available all day on Market Street, Brighouse, on Saturday 30th November to talk all things tour, along with any other tourism enquiries you might have.

Whether you want to see where the route travels through Calderdale, find out how to volunteer to be a route maker, set up your own celebration event or find out what’s happening on the day both on and off route they are the people to ask.

Flashmob!

Readers are invited to take part in history by going along to City Park when the new City Library opens next week.

Members of the public can turn up at 1pm each day from the 9th December through to the 14th and join a flashmob to ‘stand still reading’ when the clock chimes, with a book, magazine, newspaper or kindle or any other reading material.

Whilst 'reading', an historical photo will be taken of the mob which will be stored in the library archives.

Participants can come in work/school uniforms or in fancy dress to tie in with themes selected for the day. For more information please visit Bradford Libraries Facebook or Twitter page.

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Keighley and Ilkley MP joins Olympic hero in welcoming schools to 100th Tata Kids of Steel Triathlon “T

Keighley and Ilkley MP Kris Hopkins and Olympic hero Jonny Brownlee welcomed children from schools from around the country to the 100th Tata Kids of Steel Triathlon at the Terrace Pavilion of the Houses of Commons.

In the first triathlon event ever to take place in the Houses of Parliament, kids from around the country as well as many others from around the country swam, cycled and ran to help Tata Steel towards their target of completing an Olympic-length triathlon in an hour and a half. Olympic bronze-medal triathlete Jonny Brownlee and Paralympian Lauren Steadman attended the event, providing much appreciated training tips and advice for the junior triathletes.

The success of Team GB triathletes at the London 2012 Olympic Games was a massive boost to the sport of triathlon in the UK, inspiring the next generation of triathletes to be more involved and active in the sport than ever before.

Tata Steel and the British Triathlon Foundation, the sport’s charitable

ATA Steel and the British Triathlon Federation deserve great credit for joining forces to promote a healthy lifestyle for young people, a most worthy cause.”

arm, collectively aim to introduce youngsters to the sport and encourage them to take it up.

Kris Hopkins said: “TATA Steel and the British Triathlon Federation deserve great credit for joining forces to promote a healthy lifestyle for young people, a most worthy cause. I hope very much that they will continue with this important initiative and, indeed, expand it in the months and years ahead.”

Zara Hyde Peters OBE, CEO of British Triathlon Federation and Trustee of the British Triathlon Foundation Trust, added: “We’re delighted to continue to work alongside Tata Steel in this partnership, which has been a big success in our seven-year relationship, benefiting both UK children and the development of our

sport. “ Th e series has been the catalyst for the creation of our charitable arm, the British Triathlon Foundation, which was set up to help us inspire a generation.”

Sytske Seyffert, Director of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs at Tata Steel, said: “2013 has been the seventh year we have worked alongside the British Triathlon Federation to organise

Tata Kids of Steel and we are delighted to be able to celebrate the series in Parliament with this 100th event. Nearly 60,000 children have experienced triathlon since the series launched in 2007. Our events enable children to have a fantastic day out while actively participating in sport. Many of our employees volunteer at the events, which help us tostrengthen the long-term partnerships we have with our communities.”

Tata Kids of Steel is a children’s triathlon series organised by British Triathlon in partnership with Tata

Steel, with the aims of encouraging children across the country to have a fun, positive experience of sport and of inspiring them to adopt a healthier lifestyle through sport and exercise.

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Inspirational A former bus driver, who investigated complaints that Asian workers had to pay bribes to corrupt union officials before they could gain employment on the buses has broken all barriers.

Mohammed Taj is the first Asian and Muslim trade unionist to be elected President of the Trades Union Congress (TUC).

At the age of 21, Taj became a bus driver and was introduced to union work, after which he became involved with the Transport and General Workers’ Union.

He received death threats when he began to investigate complaints that Asian workers had to pay bribes to corrupt union officials and managers before they could gain employment on the buses.

Not one for backing down, Taj was determined to uncover the truth and fight the injustice. He explains: “In those days you were talking about paying your first eight weeks of your salary to a middleman.

“I persuaded people to talk and said ‘look it’s important we break the scandal.”

As a result of his work into unjust

Former bus driver becomes first Asian elected President of the TUC

practices throughout the company, there was a court case and those found guilty were sent to prison.

Now, commenting on how it felt to win the election and take on one of the UK’s most important jobs, Taj said: “Its’ a really proud moment for me, as someone who has made it through the ranks from shop floor level.”

When asked how he felt to become the first Asian and Muslim President of the TUC, Mr Taj said: “I’m a worker first and a trade unionist who happens to be a Muslim.

“I want to show people that anyone can succeed. I came to England in 1966 not being able to speak a word of English; I went to an immigrant centre for three months then onto Bradford College to study.

“If I can do it, then so can you.

Don’t give up, keep fighting, keep

trying and you will succeed!”

Outlining what he hoped to achieve as President of the TUC, Taj said: “In my twelve months as President I would like to help lower the barriers to racism. I believe that one of the best way to break down racial barriers is the place of work.”

Taj studied at the Trade Union Centre at Bradford College and later went on to teach the courses and is an avid supporter of the College.

He gives credit to the Head of Trade Union Studies, Steve Davison and Bradford College Lecturer Bill Morgan-Cooper with encouraging him in his union work during his early involvement.

Commenting on the newly elected President, Steve Davison, Head of Trade Union Studies at Bradford College said: “I’m absolutely delighted, both for the TUC and for Taj personally.

“Taj is one of life’s really good guys.

“His story is both a Bradford story of an ordinary person overcoming the odds to reach the top - and a story of courageously fighting racism.

“He has not been poisoned by it and has been able to make the breakthrough to represent people regardless of their skin colour, religion and their beliefs - and that I think sums up Mohammed Taj!” In 1982 Mr Taj was elected as a T&G’s shop steward at the company. Taj elaborating further said: “When I first stood, 70% of the members here were white at the time, so getting elected was a bit of a milestone because there was this perception that wherever there were white workers, you were not likely to succeed.” Ten years later he became a worker director for the whole of West Yorkshire.

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Mr Taj was elected chairman of the T&G’s national race equality committee, and is a long serving member of the Executive Council of the union. Mr Taj has been on the TUC’s General Council since 2001.

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Skylord Travel A name you can trust

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

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I predict a riot T

he Riot (Damages) Act 1886 provides a right to claim compensation where premises are damaged or destroyed by rioters from the statutory body responsible for overseeing the local police. Claims can be brought under the Act by anyone who suffers loss as a result of a riot, including Insurers.

The case of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance, Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance & others –v- The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime concerned damage caused to the Sony distribution warehouse in Enfield as part of the widespread disorder and rioting following the shooting of Mark Duggan

by Police in August 2011.

The warehouse had been looted and set on fire by a group of youths and was completely destroyed.

The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPC) declined to compensate the Claimants under the Act for property damage and business interruption losses. Court proceedings were issued in which the Claimants sought to recover almost £60 million of indemnified losses

by Insurers together with £4 million of uninsured losses suffered by owners of stock held at the warehouse.

The Commercial Court confirmed that in order for a valid compensation claim to be made under the Act there must be a “riot” within the meaning of the Public Order Act 1986; the rioters must be “tumultuously assembled”; and the

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rioters must engage in wanton damage to property as opposed to looting in order to steal.

In order to satisfy the requirement that the rioters are “tumultuously assembled”, it is required that the group be acting in an agitated, excited, volatile manner, usually also making a noise which, at least notionally, should put the police on notice of the riot.

The Court took the view however that it was not necessary for the rioters to be making a “tremendous” noise and the real “touchstone” is that there must be some public element to the rioters’ behaviour so as to create a perceived or palpable threat.

In this case, the Court considered the wider context of the riots in Enfield together with the social media content relating to it and found that a palpable threat had been created such as to make the Police notionally aware of the risk of an attack on the warehouse.

Whilst the Court was satisfied that the claim for compensation was validly made, the Court found that the wording of the Act was such that any compensation payable was limited to physical damage and did not extend to consequential losses, such as loss of profit or loss of rent.

Given the significant losses to the Insurer as a result of this decision, it is inevitable that this will impact significantly on the availability and pricing of riot insurance in the future.

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Study a full or part-time degree at Bradford College University Centre If you, your son or daughter, want to start “uni” in 2014 then be sure to consider the undergraduate or postgraduate degrees available at Bradford College University Centre.

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A wedding venue fit for Kings and Queens Crossley House was commissioned as a grand stately family residence for the local philanthropist and industrialist, Sir Francis Crossley – member of the famous Crossley family and owners of the large carpet manufacturing complex at Dean Clough Mills, Halifax.

During 1845 the private grounds of Belle Vue Park show the creation of a stately mansion through the work of Sir Joseph Paxton and George Henry Stokes. Paxton was already well known for his work at Crystal

Palace which was later completed for the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London.

Crossley House was completed with a majestic grandeur to include fine stonework, a large and imposing marble staircase, a grand central hallway, large richly plastered rooms with high ceilings, spectacular chandeliers and a beautiful exterior. Over the years, the original features have been retained and restored ensuring the venue continues to impose prestige and presence.

What do you offer at Crossley House?

The house has large lavish ballrooms which are available for private hire for weddings and parties.

The French Renaissance Ballroom has original oak panelling dating back more than 150 years. With large ornate mirrors reflecting the true beauty of this room, and a glass honeycomb ceiling allowing natural light to flood in, it makes the room perfect for grand events. It provides seating capacity for up to 340 guests.

The Crystal Ballroom is dressed to match the French Renaissance theme found throughout the house and is in keeping with the original features. French doors open up into the gardens which provide a breathtaking backdrop for capturing your memorable moments.

Both ballrooms are adjoining; hence provide a total seating capacity for 550 guests. There is also a beautiful vintage orangery onsite with an original water fountain which reflects the unique characteristics of the house.

In addition to the ballrooms, full access is provided to the gardens and a large free onsite car park. You also get a full event management team who oversee every last detail of your event to ensure you have a seamless and truly enjoyable experience.

We also include a toastmaster to make announcements throughout the day, mellow background music and ask you to provide music for special moments such as the bridal entrance and the cake cutting ceremony.

What type of events are held at Crossley House?

The house can be hired for a whole range of celebrations however the focus is on weddings as we believe it provides the perfect location for a once in a lifetime occasion. We offer slightly less extravagant packages for smaller celebrations such as birthday parties and school proms. Previously, we have hosted a whole range of different types of weddings, from themed to fusion to traditional.

What is included in your wedding package?

All of our wedding packages are tailor made to meet the exact requirements of our clients. Our standard package includes: venue hire for five hours, room set up and clean up, full use of our preparation kitchen, event management and a full front of house team, car park and all table linen and chair covers. We then provide additional extras to include reception drinks, teas and coffees, a fully trained and experienced service/waiting team, additional hours of hire and table centrepieces from fresh flower arrangement to candelabras.

Do you allow outside caterers?

We understand food is often the focal point of any wedding therefore we provide you the flexibility of selecting your own caterers. If we have never

worked with your chosen caterer then there is a vetting process the catering company has to go through, which we do by contacting them directly.

Why do I need a wedding coordinator?

At Crossley House, we believe all your guests should enjoy the event including your close family and friends instead of running around trying to ensure things are running as planned. Hence we include a wedding coordinator in our standard package, who works with you every step of the way to ensure your event is delivered in a seamless manner, according to a previously agreed schedule and as you have visualised it. Our wedding coordinators are highly experienced and have delivered weddings which are small and intimate to large and complex.

What is the role of the Front of House team?

Our front of house team will meet and greet your guests. They will offer assistance where required and will ensure all your guests are well looked after.

Throughout the day their role is to ensure guests know what the running order of the day is.

Why should I choose Crossley House?

Everyone’s taste is different and therefore the decision is entirely yours to make. However, what we can promise is a beautiful setting for a truly memorable event. To appreciate what is on offer we would strongly recommend you arrange a show around beforehand.

How do I arrange a show around?

All our viewings are strictly by appointment therefore you have to call in advance to arrange an appointment. The wedding coordinator who shows you around will be able to answer any additional questions you may have.

Do you offer any special discounts?

Yes – throughout the year we offer different offers which we promote on our Facebook page. Search for Crossley House and like our page to keep up to date.

How do I find out more?

To discuss your requirements, please contact Sam Mustafa on 01422 410 067 who will be able to answer your questions directly and arrange an appointment for you to be shown around.

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Siblings attack their sister’s lesbian partner Six siblings have admitted their involvement in the attempted kidnap and assault in Blackburn of a woman who was in a relationship with their sister.

Sarah Harrison, 35, was targeted as she left her place of work in Blackburn town centre as the family sought to discover where she and her partner Nazma Ditta, 27, were living.

CCTV captured the fierce struggle that Miss Harrison put up as she fended off attempts to bundle her into a car in broad daylight on 20th June.

She was confronted by sisters Atfah Ditta, 32, and Ghazala Ditta, 31, who got out of a parked silver Toyota Corolla car.

They were joined by another sister Nighat Morris, 38, and brother Tahmoor Ditta, 26, who produced a metal tool which he brandished at a work colleague of Miss Harrison.

The three women then assaulted Miss Harrison who was dragged around by her hair and kicked as they tried to force her into the car, Lancashire Police said.

The victim was repeatedly punched in the face and to her arms in an effort to remove her handbag and force her into the vehicle.

Her bag was taken from her but she managed to prevent herself being dragged into the car by holding on to its sides.

She was left standing at the side of

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the road as the group got back into their vehicle and drove away.

In the days leading up to the attack, members of the Ditta family had confronted the victim at her workplace and asked her about the whereabouts of her partner.

They also asked her work colleagues about where she parked her car and waited at various locations for her to leave work.

Ahead of a scheduled trial at Preston Crown Court, Tahmoor Ditta, Ghazala Ditta and Atfah Ditta, all of Lambeth Street, Blackburn, and Nighat Morris, of Banker Street, Bolton, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit actual bodily harm, attempted kidnap and

robbery.

Tahmoor Ditta also admitted assault and possession of an offensive weapon.

All four were remanded in custody.

Two other sisters, Tosif Ditta, 35, of Pringle Street, Blackburn, and Nayyar Mehmood, 37, of Queens Park Road, Blackburn, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit actual bodily harm.

The children's mother, Rani Ditta, 55, of Queens Park Road, Blackburn, had been charged with conspiracy to kidnap but the prosecution offered no evidence against her Investigating officer Detective

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Fewer than 20 per cent of the nine million people trapped in a severe debt spiral are getting any help to break free, according to a shocking study by a Governmentbacked body.

Research by the Money Advice Service (MAS) found 8.8 million people are "over-indebted", meaning they have fallen at least three months behind with their bills in the last six months or they feel their debts are a heavy burden.

But just 17 per cent of this group said they were getting advice to help them deal with their debt, while around 40 per cent said they did not feel able to talk

to their creditors and 44 per cent did not know where to turn for help.

The research, from more than 5,000 people, found 21 per cent of those classed as over-indebted, equating to 1.8 million people across the UK, did not recognise that they had a problem.

A further 11 per cent were not concerned about being in debt, the Indebted Lives study concluded.

Just 12 per cent of overindebted people said they were thinking about trying to get help soon and Citizen's Advice said too many people were in denial on debt - or too ashamed to deal with it.

Sergeant Mark Haworth-Oates said: "I am pleased that the accused pleaded guilty today to these appalling offences. This has prevented the victim and her partner having to go through the ordeal of giving evidence in front of the defendants.

"This has been an extremely difficult few months for them, given the familial links and the violent nature of the crime. The events of June 20 will continue to have lifechanging consequences for them both. We will continue to support them throughout this process."

Sentencing will take place at Preston Crown Court on 24th January .

Around two-fifths of adults in these areas were struggling with debt, according to the research.

At the other end of the scale, Richmond upon Thames in southwest London had just 1.2 per cent of its population struggling with debt.

The study said 75 per cent of those with severe debt problems were under 45 years old and nearly two-thirds of them were women, while 48 per cent had to forego basic necessities.

The MAS, which is an independent body set up by Government and funded by the financial services industry, offers free money advice and has

statutory responsibility for coordinating debt advice in the UK. MAS Chief executive Caroline Rookes said: "Millions of people could escape their spiral of debt by accessing free advice.

"However, this study presents us with a fundamental challenge: the majority of people with debt difficulties do not seek advice.

"This is the first time we've had such a detailed understanding of the complexity of their lives. So now, armed with greater insights, we will work with advice agencies, creditors and public bodies to help as many people as possible access free, high-quality, debt advice."

The first ever Tour de France School’s resource pack was launched earlier this month as Yorkshire gets ready to host Cycling’s biggest event.

The free pack is the first initiative to be showcased as part of the region's commitment to building a ten year-legacy in Yorkshire under the newly established Cycle Yorkshire banner.

Bradford Council Leader, Coun David Green, said: “We would encourage schools in the Bradford district to make use of the new Cycling Yorkshire Tour de France schools' resource pack, which is aimed at teachers, community leaders and parents of young people aged from seven to 14 years-old.

“We already have great initiatives taking place in the district inspiring young people to get on their bikes and this will build upon that work.”

‘Divide and conquer’

A top British official has been slammed for claiming corruption is rife among some ethnic groups in the country, especially Pakistanis.

“Some minority communities come from backgrounds where corruption is endemic [and] we as politicians have to wake to up to it,” attorney general Dominic Grieve told the Daily Telegraph in an interview.

Asked if he was referring to the Pakistani community in his remarks, he said: “Yes, it's mainly the Pakistani community, not the Indian community. I wouldn't draw it down to one. I'd be wary of saying it's just a Pakistani problem.”

Mr Grieves’ statement was angrily met

by Pakistani Labour Party MP Khalid Mahmood who branded Grieves’ comments as divisive.

Mr Mahmood, who came to the UK from Pakistan as a child, said the attorney general was marking out the Pakistani community as ‘more corrupt’ than other minority groups and trying to ‘divide and conquer’ within communities.

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Why can’t Spiderman convert to Islam?

By Leon Moosavi

The appearance of a female Muslim character in a comic book is being celebrated, but she is not going to end Islamophobia

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There's a strong current of Islamophobia gushing through our era.

In various places, Muslims are still perceived as causing problems with their alleged insistence on being different.

From Canada, to the UK, to Burma, and beyond, there are intense debates today that construct Muslims as a troublesome "race" who need to be contained.

So when I heard about a new superhero that is going to eradicate this globalised Islamophobia, I was excited.

Commentators have celebrated Marvel's new Muslim superhero, Kamala Khan (aka Ms Marvel), as a refreshing example of a strong Muslim woman who will normalise Muslim identity.

Some even went as far as saying that Khan is "a much needed counter to Islamophobia in show business" and that "Marvel's work is a watershed moment in breaking down fear and ignorance."

I wish these commentators were right, but sadly, I think they are overlooking some finer points of Kamala's character that may suggest she is part of the problem rather than the solution.

A Muslim shapeshifter

From the limited information we have about Kamala, we know that she is a 16-year-old "shapeshifter", who comes from a conservative and restrictive family.

She apparently struggles with an identity crisis between her Muslim and American identities.

This loose characterisation does not sound like a refreshing portrayal of a Muslim character to me, but in fact, is consistent with typical outdated stereotypes of Muslims.

In particular, the idea that Muslim women are trapped by family, tradition and Muslim men is an old orientalist trope that is still projected onto Muslim communities today.

It is the same logic that has been used to justify the criminalisation of Muslim clothing and the invasion of Muslim countries.

Her ability to "shapeshift" brings

to mind the common Islamophobic accusation that Muslims routinely practice taqqiya where they deliberately conceal their true beliefs for the sake of sinister plots.

Malala and Kamala sound similar?

world, minorities find it quite easy to adapt, integrate and just get on with their lives. At most, they face just as many tricky questions about

“Emphasising Kamala’s identity crisis suggests that being an American Muslim is always a difficult undertaking,” writes the author

In this respect, it may not be a coincidence that Kamala rhymes with Malala, as both of their stories may give the impression that Muslim women need saving from Muslim men.

The question that has been asked about Malala, may fairly be asked about Kamala as well: ‘Is she really an empowered Muslim woman or is she an appropriated tool whose narrative coalesces with the portrayal of Muslim men's ruthless domination needing to be curbed?’

It will be interesting to see what role Kamala's white male friend "Bruno" plays in respect to this. It would be tragic if he is the one who Kamala feels safe to confide in, or who helps liberate her, or who gains an intimate relationship with her, because all of these correspond with racist imaginings of how the hierarchical relationship between white men and their identity as anyone else does. brown women should be.

Emphasising Kamala's identity Identity crisis crisis, her struggle between her Kamala's identity crisis bothers heritage and her environment, and her desire to find stability suggests me as well.

Jews, Blacks and Muslims have all that being an American Muslim is been told that surely they cannot always a difficult undertaking. It reconcile a "Western" identity with needn't be, and we needn't insist their ethnicity, race or religion. that American Muslims must always Surely, the clash of civilisations be overwhelmed with internal manifests in their personalities and tension.

Manipulative? they are troubled, if not schizophrenic.

I may be reading too much into For me, this identity crisis is over- this but I also find Kamala's theorised by academics, politicians superpower significant. and journalists, because in the real Her ability to "shapeshift" brings

to mind the common Islamophobic accusation that Muslims routinely practice taqqiya where they deliberately conceal their true beliefs for the sake of sinister plots.

Shapeshifting is cunning and manipulative, just as orientalists imagined Arabs to be and just as farright Islamophobes like to imagine all Muslims are today.

As Jews were once represented in the past as selfishly infiltrating society, Muslims today are also likely to be considered as stealthily introducing Sharia into society. And what better way to justify this than by claiming Muslims, as shapeshifters, alternate their persona to dupe unsuspecting liberals.

whose Muslim identity is there but is insignificant - just a taken-forgranted part of their life. Or it would be one who comfortably practises Islam without it being a burden.

In this regard, I would be more excited about Kamala if she was a superhero who just happened to be a Muslim, or if she wore a headscarf without it being an issue.

There's still hope for Kamala as her story is yet to be written, and it would be wonderful if Kamala did undermine Islamophobia, but I expect she will be no different than the many other Muslim comic book characters that have existed in the past, who come and go, usually unwittingly reinforcing simplistic stereotypes about Muslims.

I, therefore, won't be making bold claims that "Marvel is taking powerful steps… to help end Islamophobia" until Spiderman converts to Islam! Of course, that will never happen because it would be devastating for business.

Islamophobia is not about to disappear, and suggesting it will because of the appearance of a Muslim character in a comic book, does a disservice to those who confront it in all its seriousness in their everyday lives.

I am not suggesting that Marvel intends to promote Islamophobia. In fact, Marvel expresses an unequivocal desire to be anti-racist on their website, and at the same place also provide a surprisingly honest dissection of some of the prejudicial mistakes they've made in the past.

Now even though two Muslims have created Kamala, I wonder if such mistakes are being made, because being a Muslim does not mean you are immune to internalising dominant views of your group, even if they are Islamophobic.

If a cartoon character was to do anything about challenging Islamophobia, it would be one

Marvel's new character is more realistically about identifying a niche in an ever-growing Muslim market rather than the beginning of an equality campaign. Yet even if it was a deliberate attempt to tackle Islamophobia, comics will never be able to end Islamophobia because too few people read them.

They are also competing with many other voices that still strongly stigmatise Muslims in a context of well-entrenched Islamophobia that has existed for centuries.

I hate to be so pessimistic but Islamophobia is not about to disappear, and suggesting it will because of the appearance of a Muslim character in a comic book, does a disservice to those who confront it in all its seriousness in their everyday lives.

The appearance of Muslim characters in film, TV, music or cartoons can be a good thing, but only if they are portrayed in ways that do not reinforce stereotypes about Muslims as uniquely problematic. I'm not sure that Kamala Khan does this, as many hope she will.

Fighting Isamophobia with comics?

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Islamic Bank of Britain launches two new ‘Buy to Let’ fixed rental rate deals

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The Islamic Bank of Britain plc has widened its range of Sharia-compliant ‘Buy to Let Purchase Plans’ (BTLPP) by launching two new fixed rental rate deals.

Other product features include a no early settlement charge for clearing the finance in full early, even during a fixed rental rate period.

Commenting on the new deals, Imran Pasha, Head of Sales and Service, Islamic Bank of Britain said: “IBB’s fixed rental rate BTLPPs are ideal for landlords looking to fix their outgoings over the next two years.

“The deals have been launched in response to growing demand for Sharia

compliant finance as the Buy to Let market continues to enjoy a resurgence.”

As a Sharia compliant product, IBB’s BTLPP differs from a mortgage where the customer borrows money from a lender, which is then repaid with interest.

A BTLPP uses the Islamic finance principles of coownership (Diminishing Musharaka) with leasing (Ijara), where IBB and the customer buy the property as partners and the customer pays rent on IBB's share in the property.

At the end of the term, when all acquisition payments have been made and the finance has been settled, ownership of the

property transfers fully to the customer.

The main difference between a BTLPP and a conventional mortgage is that the lending/borrowing relationship does not exist.

Instead, BTLPPs are based on co-ownership and lease agreements arranged using two separate principles of Islamic finance termed as the rental and acquisition elements.

As an Islamic bank IBB does not use any interestbearing products to finance customer’s homes. Instead it uses its own funds, or the savings deposits from its customers, all managed entirely in accordance with ethical and Sharia principles.

Landlords of all faiths can now access Sharia compliant and ethical rental property finance with deposits of 25% and 35% 1. a) b) 2. c) d)

25% deposit (75% finance to value) Fixed rental* rate BTLPP at 5.09%**, fixed until 31 December 2015 Payment consists of both acquisition and rent payments* 35% deposit (65% finance to value) Fixed rental* rate BTLPP at 4.69%**, fixed until 31 December 2015 Payment can either be rent-only or acquisition and rent*

*The terms ‘rental rate’, ‘rent only’ and ‘acquisition and rent’ for the IBB BTLPP range do not refer to the rental agreement between the customer and the tenants occupying the property. Instead they refer to the payment arrangement between the customer and the Bank, which usually consists of two elements, i.e. an acquisition and a rent payment. See the explanation entitled ‘How does a BTLPP work?’ in the notes below for more details).

**At the end of the fixed period, rental rates will revert to the IBB Buy to Let Finance Rental Rate, which is currently 5.49% (Bank of England Base Rate (BBR) + 4.99%). This is the Bank’s revert rental rate. The IBB Buy to Let Finance Rental Rate is subject to quarterly rental reviews when the Bank will consider changes to its rental rate as well as changes to the Bank’s margin (currently 4.99%), though margin increases are capped at 2.00% above the margin that applied at the outset.

Bank’s share in the property on a Rental Element This is the amount that the customer is diminishing basis.

However, with a rent only BTLPP the paying to the Bank as rent on the Bank’s share of the property. This is in accordance customer’s payments only cover the rent paid to IBB and does not increase the with a lease (Ijara) agreement. customer’s share in the property. To acquire IBB’s share in the property the customer will Acquisition element This is the amount that the customer is need to make a lump sum payment at the paying to purchase a part of the Bank’s end of the finance term.

The customer can buy the Bank’s share share in the property. This is in accordance with a co-ownership (Diminishing or sell the property at any time without incurring any penalty charge, subject to Musharaka) agreement.

With every payment the customer’s clearing the IBB finance amount in full. The equity in the property increases and the Bank does not claim any share in any rental element decreases, reducing the appreciation of the property.

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John Lewis’ 2014 graduate scheme John Lewis is urging final year students and graduates not to miss the deadline for its 2014 graduate scheme.

The scheme, which closes to applications on 1st December 2013, is part of the retailer’s commitment to investing in talent for the future. The graduate scheme offers jobs in one of five diverse specialities; Management, Buying, Retail Merchandising, Corporate Finance and a brand new Technology Scheme.

The graduate programmes will set graduates on a fast-track career development programme to give them the skills required to progress to John Lewis’ most senior roles.

Successful applicants will be constantly challenged by working in a variety of and given significant positions responsibility early on.

Carole Donaldson, Manager, Resourcing, John Lewis said: “Every year, we take on a variety of different graduates with diverse and backgrounds, which degrees strengthens us as an organisation in the long-term, and this year will be no exception.

“This year, we are delighted to offer a brand new technology scheme to develop a new generation of IT leaders and to help drive forward our ambition to become a leading omni-channel retailer.”

Donaldson continued: “Over the years,

we have seen many John Lewis graduates quickly move up to senior management roles within the company, which is testament to the quality of our training and development schemes.”

On top of the training they will get, graduates will be able to take advantage of the many benefits offered to Partners.

To apply for the 2014 John Lewis Partnership graduate scheme, please visit www.jlpjobs.com/graduates. The scheme is now open for applications and will close on 1st December 2013.

Hamzah Malik successfully applied for the John Lewis 2013 Technology Graduate Scheme and is currently an IT Analyst in Partnership Services

Hamzah Malik said: “My time at John Lewis so far has been amazing.

“It’s fast-paced and I’m developing new skills and learning new things about the business every day.

“I was attracted to John Lewis because of the training and support it gives graduates, and being able to do this in such a fun and varied

environment has been fantastic.

“I’ve really enjoyed my time as a graduate so far. My goal is to move into an IT management position within John Lewis, but I would also like to try out a few different roles to broaden my experience as much as possible.”

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The use of special security scanners to detect improvised explosive devices is to be extended to more UK airports as the threat level remains "substantial" with an attack "a strong possibility" .

In addition to the 10 airports already with these types of scanner, another 11 are to have them installed, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said.

The 11 airports include Stansted, Luton, Cardiff, Belfast City and Aberdeen.

The others now getting the scanners are Bristol, Liverpool, Newcastle, Leeds Bradford, East Midlands and Prestwick.

The scanners were put into use at airports including Heathrow in response to the threat to aviation posed by nonmetallic improvised explosive devices, such as that used in the attack on Northwest Flight 253 from Amsterdam to Detroit on Christmas Day 2009.

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Filthiest takeaway ever?

STOMACH-CHURNING: Discarded chips are strewn all over the unhygienic takeaway. (Waltham Forest Council)

Inspectors close a mouse-infested fried chicken shop on the spot

“’Queasy’? ‘Questionable’?

Certainly not ‘Quality’, that’s for sure! In all seriousness, the photos I have seen connected with this inspection tell a A takeaway was closed pretty disgusting tale. down on the spot by shocked “It is truly shocking to find inspectors visited it to check businesses like this that have food hygiene practices. an utter disregard for the Pictures released by health and well being of their Waltham Forest health inspectors, show the stomach- customers.”

Cupboards in the foul turning conditions inside QFC - a fried chicken shop branded takeaway were also littered with mouse droppings. 'the filthiest ever seen'.

(Waltham Forest Council) Inspectors visited the fried Inspectors closed down the chicken takeaway in East vile fried chicken shop as London and found left over soon as they visited. chips strewn on the floor, hundreds of mouse droppings (Waltham Forest Council) The shop was closed on in cupboards and grease Novemebr 18th and a everywhere.

Hygiene Emergency After spotting a mouse Prohibition Order was then infestation, the council said secured from Stratford QFC was 'one of the filthiest Magistrates' Court within two inspectors had ever seen'. days.

Councillor Clyde Loakes QFC cannot reopen until it said: “It begs the question, proves it is not a threat to what does the Q in QFC public health. stand for?

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FILTHY: Cupboards in the foul takeaway were also littered with mouse droppings. (Waltham Forest Council)

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VILE: Hygiene standards in the shop saw it closed down by Waltham Forest health inspectors, who released images of its interior as a warning to other takeaways

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Airport chiefs have won a fight with a law firm they had sued for ''alleged negligence'' following a row over multimillion-pound bonuses - and were awarded £2 damages.

The Court of Appeal ruled that solicitors Eversheds should have provided a "memorandum" explaining a summary of changes to contracts given to a chief executive and a finance director.

But appeal judges questioned whether damage was done to Newcastle International Airport Ltd - the company which runs the airport - and said Eversheds should pay "nominal" compensation.

They said no decisions had yet been made on who should pay the costs of the litigation, first aired in the High Court.

In October last year, a High Court judge ruled against Newcastle International Airport and dismissed a claim for damages for alleged negligence against Eversheds.

Airport bosses asked three appeal judges to overturn Mrs Justice Proudman's ruling at an appeal hearing in London in June.

Mrs Justice Proudman said directors of Newcastle International Airport had not properly understood that they had entered into contracts which allowed a chief executive and a finance boss to claim bonuses totalling £8 million seven years ago.

She said two local councillors on the board had no ‘expertise’ in the running of airports. She said one ‘nearly had a fit’ when he discovered the size of the bonuses.

Bosses win bonus fight - and get £2 Mrs Justice Proudman said nonexecutive directors had ‘failed’ to carry out their obligations.

Airport chiefs had sued Eversheds in relation to contracts entered into with former chief executive John Parkin and former finance director Lars Friis, who died in 2006. Eversheds had said lawyers acted in ‘good faith on the basis of instructions’.

The judge said Newcastle International Airport Ltd was owned 51% by local authorities in the north east and 49% by CPH Newcastle Ltd - a subsidiary of a banking group.

And she said the airport had five non-executive directors at the ‘material times’: board chairman Rosemary Radcliffe; Iain Malcolm,

the deputy leader of South Tyneside Council; local councillor Norman Ross, (deceased); plus businessmen Kjeld Binger and Niels Boserup.

She said Miss Radcliffe had chaired a remuneration committee and the four men were members of the committee.

Mrs Justice Proudman said Miss Radcliffe, who resigned in 2007, had been cross-examined over three days during High Court hearings in London.

“Although she is an honest person, she plainly has what the defendant has rightly termed ‘a blind spot of massive proportions’ as to her role as chair of the remuneration committee and its significance,” said the judge.

“An important part of that role

was to ensure that new contractual provisions affecting executive directors were subject to independent scrutiny by the remuneration committee.”

The judge said Miss Radcliffe ‘did not bother with minutiae’ only the ‘broader picture’.

“In the course of her oral evidence she used the expression ‘legalese’ in a contemptuous and dismissive manner on countless occasions,” said the judge.

“She seemed to think that it was not her job to read any documents which could be categorised as legal documents.”

And she said councillors Malcolm and Ross were experienced in local government but had not had expertise in the running of airports.

Airport chiefs argued that Mrs Justice Proudman had been wrong on ‘all issues’.

But appeal judges ruled in their favour on one point relating to a ‘summary’ memorandum.

They said ‘part of Eversheds' duty’ had been to ensure finished drafts given to Miss Radcliffe were accompanied by a ‘memorandum explaining in user friendly language’ changes to original contracts.

But Mrs Justice Proudman had said that even if that had led to Miss Radcliffe ‘picking up the position’ contracts would still have been signed containing the same bonus entitlements.

And appeal judges said Mrs Justice Proudman had not been wrong to reach that conclusion.

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Hunger strike ends

A former Gurkha, who had been starving himself in protest of a lack of pensions and rights for Nepalese soldiers in the country, has ended his two-week hunger strike.

British lawmakers have agreed to launch a probe into the issues.

55-year-old Gyanraj Rai, had been camped opposite Prime Minister David Cameron's Downing Street office for a fortnight.

Earlier this week around 1,000 exGurkhas who served with the British army marched past Downing Street to highlight their call for better pension, benefits and health care rights.

Lawmaker Rob Wilson from Cameron's Conservative party brokered a deal between campaigners and parliamentarians to end the protest.

A cross-party commission will take written and oral evidence before reporting its findings, which will be considered by the government next year.

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Indian murder mystery solved after 5 years

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Dentist couple found guilty of killing their 14-year-old daughter and their housekeeper after finding them in a ‘compromising situation’

An Indian couple have been convicted of murdering their 14-year-old daughter Aarushi Talwar and their Nepalese servant, finally providing a verdict to the murder mystery which lasted over five and a half years.

Dentists Rajesh and Nupur Talwar wept in court as they were convicted of murder, destroying evidence and misleading investigators.

In 2008 their only daughter, Aarushi, who was 14years-old, was found with her throat surgically slit and having suffered a fatal head wound in the family home in the affluent town of Noida, near Delhi.

Suspicion initially fell on the family’s housekeeper Hemraj, until his bludgeoned body was found on the Talwars' roof just a day later.

At an early stage in the investigation, police alleged that father Rajesh had murdered his daughter after finding the pair in what was described as a ‘compromising situation’.

Both parents were later charged, but they always maintained that they were not guilty and that the sensational media coverage of the case in India had demonised them and damaged their defence.

Now, after five and a half years of dramatic twists and turns, India’s most famous whodunit mystery had a verdict delivered.

The court in Ghaziabad kept journalists out with tight security, and information trickled out via lawyers.

Camera crews were perched on the tops of trees and the courtroom boundary wall to get the best shot.

MURDERED: 14-year-old Arushi Talwar’s parents, Rajesh and Nupur Talwa, found guilty of her murder

MURDERED: Arushi Talwar

This has been one of India’s most notorious ‘whodunnit’ murder trials

The couple burst into tears when judge Shyam Lal read out the verdict in a crowded court room in the city of Ghaziabad.

They issued a statement expressing their anguish at the verdict. Sentencing is to take place later this week and the couple could face a life sentence or even

Timeline 16 May 2008: Schoolgirl Aarushi Talwar's body found at home with throat slit and a fatal head wound 17 May 2008: Body of domestic help Hemraj found on the roof of the house 23 May 2008: Father Dr Rajesh Talwar arrested 29 May 2008: Case handed over to federal detective agency CBI 11 July 2008: Dr Rajesh Talwar bailed 29 December 2010: CBI wants to close the case due to a "lack of evidence" 25 January 2011: Dr Rajesh Talwar attacked by a man with meat cleaver April 2011: CBI says "only parents could have killed Aarushi" 8 June 2012: Trial begins

the death penalty. Their lawyers say they will appeal.

In a written statement, the Talwars said: "We are deeply disappointed, hurt and anguished for being convicted for a crime that we have not committed. We refuse to feel defeated and will continue to fight for justice."

Malala named most powerful The GG2 Power List, compiled by The Asian Media and Marketing Group (AMG), features the top 101 most influential Asians in the UK, ranging from all walks of life.

Last night's event was attended by The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.

Now in its third year, the list honours some notable British Asians who hold power and influence not just in Britain, but also globally. Malala tops this year’s list for her work in raising awareness for female empowerment.

The teenager, who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize earlier this year, is recognised for her courage and bravery in the face of adversity.

Last year’s number one, Labour MP Keith Vaz moved down from the leading spot in favour of Malala Yousafzai, and now comes in at number two.

Perhaps most significantly, flying the flag for Asians who have made an impression in the international music scene, One Direction star, Zayn Malik features as a new entry at an impressive number seven.

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Chess Champ World number one Magnus Carlsen toppled local favourite Viswanathan Anand in Chennai to add the world chess championship title to his already impressive resume last week.

A draw in the crucial 10th game, after 65 moves of play, gave the young Norwegian an unassailable lead in the 12-match contest and put an end to Anand’s hopes of retaining the FIDE title he’s held since 2007.

Carlsen, about a week

shy of his 23rd birthday, led 6-3 before Friday’s game and needed just a draw to become the first champion from the West since American Bobby Fischer’s reign ended in 1975.

“I really hope that this could have positive effects for chess both in Norway and worldwide,” Carlsen said at the post-match news conference.

Anand, who has slumped to eighth in the rankings, did not win a game in a series billed as the ‘War of the Wizards’.

Police look to Bollywood makeover

Mumbai’s police department has deployed an unusual strategy to revamp its sagging reputation and to counter criticism that it hasn’t done a good job at solving crimes against women in the city – it called the biggest game in town and asked for help.

Top city police officers, including the police commissioner, have asked Bollywood producers, directors and writers to

portray them in a more positive light than they usually do.

While films like “Ardh Satya” spoke of the pressures and frustrations of policemen, many mainstream films, which have the most reach, aren’t kind to the force.

The police also have asked the studios to change how they portray the women in their films, hoping that this would cause men to behave better toward women.

Abducted and killed

The bodies of 18 people have been found near the Iraqi capital Baghdad, hours after they were abducted from their homes, police say.

The corpses - with gunshots in the head were found near the town of Tarmiya. At least one army officer was among those killed.

Execution-style killings have been on the rise in Iraq, correspondents say, alongside a wave of bomb attacks.

Sectarian violence has surged across the country in recent months.

At least one tribal chief and a police officer were also among those killed on Friday.

The UN says 979 people - including 158 police and 127 military personnel - were killed in violent attacks in October.

More than 6,500 civilians have died since January, the highest annual toll since 2008.

Flames burns down clothes factory

A fire has destroyed a nine-storey clothes factory near Bangladesh's capital Dhaka, but no casualties have been reported.

Fire officials say unidentified people set fire to the factory in Gazipur district after it had closed last night.

Local fire official Abu Jafar said that no casualties have been reported because the fire happened outside work hours.

The factory belongs to Standard Group of Companies, a Bangladeshi company.

Mr Jafar says 200 firefighters worked to bring the fire under control but some of them could not reach the scene immediately because angry factory workers blocked them.

He says the workers had a dispute with the company management but could not provide further details.

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Thai Prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra has ruled out an early election, following six days of protests aimed at removing her from office, the BBC reported, adding that the time was not calm enough for elections.

She also said she would not authorise the use of force against protesters occupying government ministries.

She was speaking after demonstrators forced their way into the army headquarters in Bangkok

and held a demonstration there.

Ms Yingluck has been prime minister since 2011, when her Pheu Thai party won a general election.

In an interview with the BBC's Jonathan Head on Friday, she said that if she called a new election, she was not sure the protesters would be satisfied.

"I love this country. I devote myself to this country. I need only one thing for the country: we need to protect democracy," she said

‘Voice of the people’ arrested

Police in Egypt have arrested a prominent activist accused of calling for protests in defiance of a new law restricting demonstrations.

The blogger Alaa Abdul Fattah took part in a rally outside the upper house of parliament on Tuesday.

Protesters were calling for the repeal of a new law that bans unauthorised demonstrations.

Mr Abdul Fattah played a leading role in the 2011

revolt against Hosni Mubarak.

The pro-democracy campaigner was previously detained under Mr Mubarak's government and questioned over demonstrations against the Muslim Brotherhood earlier this year.

His father, prominent lawyer Ahmed Seif alIslam, told the Associated Press that his son's wife was beaten during the raid and that authorities seized laptops from the house.

First book printed in America sells for record $14.2 million The Bay Psalm Book, one of eleven surviving copies of the first book printed in America, sold for $14.2 million on Tuesday evening at Sotheby's in New York, setting a new world auction record for any printed book.

Although it had been estimated to fetch up to $30 million, it easily surpassed the previous mark of $11.5 million, paid in December 2010 for John James Audubon's ‘Birds of America’.

American businessman and philanthropist David Rubenstein purchased the book. He is the co-founder and co-chief executive officer of the U.S. private equity firm Carlyle Group LP.

Sotheby's said Rubenstein plans to loan it to libraries across the United States, before it will be put on longterm loan to one of them.

“We are thrilled that this book, which is so important to our history and culture, is destined to be widely seen by Americans who can appreciate its singular significance,” said David Redden, chairman of Sotheby's books department.

“We are of course also thrilled to have achieved a new world auction record price for any printed book, which affirms that books remain a vital part of our culture,” he added in a statement.

A copy of ‘The Bay Psalm Book’ is pictured at Sotheby’s Auction House in New York

Printed in 1640 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Bay Psalm is one of the rarest books in the world and among the finest surviving copies of original 1,700 that were printed.

It is also the first copy to be sold since 1947 when it set an auction record for a book at $151,000.

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• INTERNATIONAL NEWS • INTERNATIONAL NEWS • INTERNATIONAL NEWS • INTERNATIONAL NEWS CRICKET: Sachin Tendulkar retired from cricket in November after a 24-year career

‘Stop cheering him’ Pakistan Taliban urge media to stop idolising Tendulkar

The Pakistan Taliban may be involved in a number of high-profile cases at the moment, including peace talks and the death of their former leader, yet their latest message is perhaps the most bizarre yet.

With many wondering how

DISPROVAL: Pakistan Taliban spokesman Shahidullah Shahid said his movement did not appreciate the exce ssive media coverage of Sachin Tendulkar

the movement would react to the death of their leader, Hakimullah Mehsud by a drone strike, they have surprised all by turning their attention to Cricket legend, Sachin Tendulkar.

In honesty, the video released by the group earlier this week, talks about patriotism for the people in Pakistan yet amidst all the seriousness, arises the topic of the one they call the ‘Little Master’.

It appears the ‘overly hyped’ media reporting of the Indian batsman’s final test was not to the liking of the Taliban with spokesman Shahidullah Shahid explaining their case in a short clip.

“There is an Indian player, his name is Tendulkar.

Pakistani media have praised him too much” he said, partnered by two gunmen, their faces

obscured by balaclavas.

“On the other hand they have condemned Misbah-ulHaq (Pakistan’s cricket captain) a lot. Now people should tell the media that it may be true that Tendulkar is a great player, but the media should not talk about his greatness because this is against Pakistan's nationalism and patriotism.

“And Misbah, even if he is the worst player, media should praise him because he is a Pakistani.”

Sachin Tendulkar’s retirement came following his 200th Test earlier this month with a final outing against the West Indies in Mumbai, India.

Considered by many to be the greatest batsman of the modern era, Tendulkar holds a number of records across different forms of the sport, yet it seems not everybody is as full of praise as first thought.

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Urban music artists give a new twist to ‘Bullet Raja’s’ ‘Tamanche Pe Disco song’ International urban music artists RDB are set to raise the adrenaline level with their latest track in a high-rolling, high-stakes must-see action entertainer, ‘Bullett Raja’.

The track titled ‘Tamanche Pe Disco’ features the lead vocals of songstress Nindy Kaur and the lyrical knowledge of Raftaar to give it its trademark ‘UP gangster’

feel.

‘Tamanche Pe Disco’ is the first time that RDB has collaborated with Fox Star Studios and Bollywood superstar Saif Ali Khan.

The song also signifies a move away from their trademark Bhangra/Punjabi repertoire.

Bullett Raja will be released in cinemas from 29th November 2013.

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We catch up with Surj from RDB about working with Saif and Sonakshi and more…

How did you get on board with Tamanche Pe Disco?

It all started with a call from Sameer Gogate, who put us in touch with one of the producers of Bullett Raja, Nitin Ahuja. He had requested a track from our music bank given the short deadline. As we do, we showcased them a couple of different numbers but a pre-made version of Tamanche Pe Disco was selected.

How was it working with Saif and Sonakshi?

These superstars are very grounded. Saif was extremely focused on how he wanted the music and had a real flare for hearing a hit! After seeing our takes at the shoot, he insisted we did one scene with him for the song and it was a pleasure working with him. Sonakshi, as well as being stunning in person, was very humble and great to interact with.

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‘Mahi Ve’ After the phenomenal success of their previous two singles, 'Feel It Sohniye' and 'Only One', produced by Rishi Rich, Manchester based international superstars Maz and Ziggy better known as Bonafide are back with the highly anticipated 'Mahi Ve'.

The past year has been hugely exciting for Bonafide. The boys have been busy jetting across the globe headlining tours from America to France to the Netherlands among other places.

Produced by Vee and the lyrics written by Maz and Ziggy, ‘Mahi Ve’ contains one of the most contagious hooks of the

year.

Maz says: “I can't wait to share the track with all our fans worldwide. We performed it for the very first time in Long Island, New York and the reaction was crazy.

Judging by the response, it’s gonna be another Bonafide anthem.”

Ziggy says: “It’s been fun to record this track, I have wanted to get this single out for a while, I hope above all that our fans like the tune as that’s the main reason I keep on going in music!”

The video is very classy and compliments the song.

It will hit the Asian tv screens across the world with a bang.

In the video you will see a young lady who features as the model, Dania Kabbani. She works as a retail assistant and was discovered by Maz while out shopping for socks at the famous Trafford Centre, Manchester. Maz spotted the young lady and simply asked her to be in the video, to his amazement she agreed and now features alongside the duo.

‘Mahi Ve’ releases worldwide on 28 November 2013 via Naughty Sound Records.

These talented, charming guys with sharp abilities

and a load of new material releasing soon are definitely ones to watch out for.

The song has a very rustic yet a very contemporary beat, what was the concept behind it?

We tried a slightly different approach for this song and used the lyrical knowledge of Raftaar to give it more of a UP flavour. The music still has the signature RDB sound.

What was your inspiration for the track?

The theme of the movie had some part to play with the composition of the track as well as the trademark UP gangster lifestyle.

How did Raftaar and Nindy come onboard?

The song required female vocals and who better to suit than Nindy Kaur. Raftaar not only added to the theme of the song with his lyrics but uplifted the track further by adding his rap performance to parts of the track. Nindy and Raftaar are a killer combination.

Fun moments on the set while shooting the song?

Every shoot is a great and unique experience, but I think this one was the fastest arranged shoot ever. The track was made within three days after which the whole shoot was arranged in two. Within a week the track was composed, paid for, excepted and shot... only in India! (Laughs)

How does the track compare to what you have done earlier?

Tamanche Pe Disco represents the first time RDB has collaborated with Saif. The track also moves away from our trademark Bhangra / Punjabi beat as we experiment with a UP flavour so our fans are in for a real treat!

Who are the key musical influencers in your life?

We would definitely say our father, our late brother Kuly and each other in the team.

What are the future projects in Bollywood that you are working on?

We have five upcoming projects, two of which are with new up and coming casts and the other three are with A-list stars. Our main highlight is that we are now officially releasing our collaboration track with TPain on the 21st of November with Universal in India and Three Records internationally.

Our Album is also set to release in December.

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ABBAS HASAN: LOTS TO CELEBRATE! French star enjoys his birthday in London and reveals some exciting news…

SUAVE: Abbas Hasan and Frieda Pinto

POPULAR: Abbas Hasan

With celebrity magazines naming him “the next big thing”, Abbas Hasan has had a lot to celebrate on his birthday last week.

From two No.1 hit singles to doing a TV ad with Shahrukh Khan and performing at Priyanka Chopra’s film premiere, this chap looks very promising.

Abbas started the year off with a bang as he was invited to perform at the Times of India Film Awards, where he performed in front of the Bollywood film fraternity.

He has since been named a brand ambassador for New York based luxury watch and lifestyle company ‘Nooka’ and has released an international hit ‘Away’ featuring Rishi Rich and starring Humaima Malick.

With “Away” doing so well abroad, Abbas spent the second half of the year touring Europe alongside Bollywood’s songstress Shreya Ghoshal.

Abbas was recently spotted alongside Fardeen Khan at the VIP table of India’s biggest designer Manish Malhotra at his London show at Grosvenor’s House. He was also photographed with Manish, Esha Gupta and Bipasha Basu.

Now, Abbas is rumoured to be signing a big deal with Times of India and has been teasing his fans with cryptic tweets about his upcoming project. The international press has been speculating who his next leading lady will be.

Since photos surfaced of Abbas and Freida Pinto at Elton John’s White Tie & Tiara party, the list of names included everyone from Freida to Mahira Khan. But Abbas is keeping tight lipped about his new release and says: “It’s been a crazy year so far, and I’m so grateful to my team and my amazing fans for being part of this incredibly journey.

My next project will be my biggest one yet, so I can’t wait to reveal more.

“All I can say is that it’s now in preproduction and we will start filming soon! I can’t wait to share this one with my ‘Habibis’ around the world.”

Abbas indicates that his new single will be releasing in India as well as the UK and he will be going there for touring early in the new year.

With so many exciting developments on the horizon, Abbas Hasan is certainly the one to watch for 2014!

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CELEBS: Manish Malhotra, Abbas Hasan & Esha Gupta

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STARRING: JENNIFER LAWRENCE, WOODY HARRELSON, LENNY KRAVITZ, STANLEY TUCCI TBC CERT DIRECTOR: FRANCIS LAWRENCE GENRE: ACTION, SCI-FI, THRILLER U The long awaited sequel to the 2012 blockbuster, The Hunger Games, Catching Fire revisits Katniss Everdeen upon returning home following success in the latest ‘Games’.

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire begins as Katniss and Peeta Mellark are brought back into society following their victory in the 74th annual Hunger Games. Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close

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STARRING: GEORGE CLOONEY, SANDRA BULLOCK DIRECTOR: ALFONSO CUARON GENRE: SCI-FI, THRILLER, DRAMA Academy Award winners Sandra Bullock and George Clooney star in “Gravity,” a heartpounding thriller that pulls you into the infinite and unforgiving realm of deep space. The film was directed by Oscar nominee Alfonso Cuarón.

Bullock plays Dr. Ryan Stone, a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission, with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky (Clooney) in command of his last flight before retiring. But on a seemingly routine

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The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowalsky completely alone—tethered to nothing but each other and spiraling out into the blackness.

The deafening silence tells them they have lost any link to Earth…and any chance for rescue. As fear turns to panic, every gulp of air eats away at what little oxygen is left.

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DON JON

Jon Martello (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is a strong, handsome, good old fashioned guy. His buddies call him Don Jon due to his ability to "pull" a different woman every weekend, but even the finest fling doesn't compare to the bliss he finds alone in front of the computer watching pornography. Barbara Sugarman (Scarlett Johansson) is a bright, beautiful, good old fashioned girl. Raised on romantic Hollywood movies, she's determined to find her Prince Charming and ride off into the sunset.

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CARRIE STARRING: CHLOE GRACE MORETZ, JULIANNE MOORE, JUDY GREER TBC DIRECTOR: KIMBERLEY PEIRCE CERT GENRE: HORROR Carrie is the classic Stephen King story given a twist by the director of Boys Don’t Cry. Carrie (Chloë Grace Moretz), bullied by her crazy religious mother (Julianne Moore) and by the ‘cool’ kids at school, discovers she has the power to move things without touching them.

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As things reach a grisly head with her mother, she is invited to the school prom by one of the popular boys. But is it a cruel trick to humiliate her even further? And does he realise the sort of power he’s trifling with? Carrie takes a new look at what was already a genius horror movie.

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friends, embarking on a ‘Victor's Tour’ of the districts.

Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games (The Quarter Quell) - a competition that could change Panem forever.

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STARRING: MICHAEL FASSBENDER, BRAD PITT, CAMERON DIAZ, PENELOPE CRUZ DIRECTOR: RIDLEY SCOTT GENRE: DRAMA, THRILLER Michael Fassbender and Brad Pitt star in Ridley Scott's gripping thriller about a lawyer who becomes a drugs trafficker.

The counsellor (Fassbender) seems to have it all, including the beautiful Laura (Penelope Cruz) as his fiancée, the only problem...he wants more.

An opportunity arises to become involved in a huge international drug deal overseen by scaryhaired Reiner (Javier Bardem). He ignores

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15/11/2E DATE: 013 warnings about how this will change his life and dives right in. But then fixer Westray (Brad Pitt) breaks the bad news that the $20 million shipment has been hijacked. Worse still, their ruthless business partners blame the counsellor alone for this loss. And they're out for revenge.

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STARRING: EMMA THOMPSON, TOM HANKS, COLIN FARRELL DIRECTOR: JOHN LEE HANCOCK GENRE: COMEDY

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When Walt Disney's daughters begged him to make a movie of their favourite book, P.L. Travers' "Mary Poppins," he made them a promise one that he didn't realize would take 20 years to keep. In his quest to obtain the rights, Walt comes up against a curmudgeonly, uncompromising writer who has absolutely no intention of letting her beloved magical nanny get mauled by the Hollywood machine.

But, as the books stop selling and money grows short, Travers reluctantly agrees to go to Los Angeles to hear Disney's plans for the adaptation.

For those two short weeks in 1961, Walt

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Disney pulls out all the stops. Armed with imaginative storyboards and chirpy songs from the talented Sherman brothers, Walt launches an all-out onslaught on P.L. Travers, but the prickly author doesn't budge.

He soon begins to watch helplessly as Travers becomes increasingly immovable and the rights begin to move further away from his grasp. It is only when he reaches into his own childhood that Walt discovers the truth about the ghosts that haunt her, and together they set Mary Poppins free to ultimately make one of the most endearing films in cinematic history.

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COMING SOON Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom.

THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG ALSO IN 3D

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STARRING: MARTIN FREEMAN, ORLANDO BLOOM, LUKE EVANS, IAN MCKELLEN DIRECTOR: PETER JACKSON GENRE: ACTION, DRAMA The second in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug continues the adventures of the title character Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) as he journeys with the Wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen) and thirteen Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) on an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor.

The second part of Peter Jackson's awesome trilogy expanded from the

ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND CONTINUES STARRING: STEVE CARELL, WILL FERRELL, PAUL RUDD, DAVID KOECHNER DIRECTOR: ADAM MCKAY GENRE: COMEDY UK RE

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It's the 1980s and the broadcasting gang are back on set and as classy as ever! But, this time round, the former Channel 4 team are facing a new challenge as they are offered a gig on a 24hour news channel in New York.

Kristen Wiig joins the returning cast members in 'Anchorman: The Legend Continues', which will also features an extensive line-up of A-list cameos from the likes of Harrison Ford and Nicole Kidman.

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LAST VEGAS STARRING: MICHAEL DOUGLAS, ROBERT DE NIRO, MORGAN FREEMAN, KEVIN KLINE DIRECTOR: JON TURTELTAUB GENRE: COMEDY Billy (Michael Douglas), Paddy (Robert De Niro), Archie (Morgan Freeman) and Sam (Kevin Kline) have been best friends since childhood. So UK RELE when Billy, the AS group's sworn 20/12/2E DATE: 013 bachelor, finally proposes to his thirty-something (of course) girlfriend, the four head to Las Vegas with a plan to stop acting their age and relive their glory days.

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FIERCE: The mad VR6-engined VW Golf Design Vision concept has bold styling elements

Volkswagen Golf Design Vision GTI concept is a one-off but has us drooling…

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Could this new Volkswagen Golf Design Vision GTI be the ultimate expression of the Golf?

Built to wow, even VW’s diehard fans may be left speechless as the

souped-up ‘Design Vision’ is positively futuristic with dramatically styled bodywork giving it jaw-dropping looks.

This hot hatch would put some supercars to shame with its packing 503 horsepower, more than double what you get in a normal GTI, courtesy of two more cylinders and

one more turbo.

3.0 litre V6 and two turbos will yank the car and its terrified occupants from 0-62 mph in a heart-stopping 3.9 seconds - that’s faster than a standard Porsche 911 C4S – and can reach a top speed of 186mph.

Rather than starting from

scratch, the Design Vision borrows details from iconic GTIs both past and present, but each element has then been wildly exaggerated for maximum visual impact.

The concept has shorter rear overhangs and stomping 20-inch wheels that are pushed 56mm further apart at the front and 64mm

at the back for a much stronger stance, making it shorter, lower and, wider than a normal GTI. Intricate side vents and strakes along the front bumper combine with a rear spoiler and diffuser that add downforce, but by far the biggest change from the normal GTI is lurking under the bonnet.

A twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre VR6 with a thumping 496bhp is sent to each of the four wheels via a six-speed DSG automatic gearbox and means this particular hot hatch rockets from 0-62mph in a flash.

Will it ever go into production?

Well, probably not, though there may be, just may be, a chance that VW will consider it as a limited edition in the future.

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‘Tiger’

New After a trial run, Volvo unleashes its hot saloon on the road and estate on the world.

The Porsche Macan welcomes LA Motor Show debut

Expect the school run to get extra busy in April next year, with a new compact 4x4 poised to set new standards in the SUV segment.

The new Porsche Macan, made its debut at the LA Motor Show this week, and is ready to step up to the likes of the BMW X3 and Range Rover Evoque.

With a name that comes from the Indonesian word for tiger, the Macan has lapped the Nurburgring in the low eightminute bracket, which is in par with the BMW M3.

Priced from £43,000, this 4x4 combines the typical handling characteristics that Porsche has represented right from the outset: maximum acceleration and braking values, vast engine power, extreme agility and optimum steering precision.

What's more, all of these features are teamed with a high level of comfort and everyday suitability.

The sporty DNA of the Macan, as with all Porsche vehicles, is also immediately recognisable in the design.

The Sports Utility Vehicle is unrivalled in its flat and broad profile on the road. The wraparound bonnet and gently sloping roof-line accentuate the

overall impression of sporty elegance and powerful dynamics.

The latest stage of evolution of the all-wheel drive - known as Porsche Traction Management (PTM) - has produced one of the world's most powerful drive systems. In launching the Macan, Porsche now offers sporty all-wheeldrive vehicles across an unprecedented range.

Three models comprise the Macan product range at market launch. As the top model in the Macan model line, the Macan Turbo1 is set to be the most powerful vehicle in the compact SUV segment.

The 3.6-litre V6 bi-turbo engine achieves an unrivalled 400 bhp (294 kW) and catapults the vehicle from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Macan S2 is equipped with a 3.0-litre V6 biturbo engine delivering 340 bhp (250 kW) and also features an active all-wheel drive. This all-wheel drive is fitted on all Macan models.

The Macan S Diesel3 with its 258 bhp (190 kW) engine is the economical long-distance runner of the three Macan models.

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Last year, the Volvo 501bhp S60 Polestar prototype was unveiled. It seemed like a sensible Volvo saloon with 501bhp, but at the time, Volvo said only ten S60 Polestars would ever be built - each costing a sixfigure sum - and that was that.

Well, this week Volvo has announced it will put the S60 and V60 Polestar into wider production across the world, including the UK. The not-quite-so-limited-edition S60 and V60 won't have 501bhp, but instead 345bhp from the same turbocharged 3.0-litre V6.

The car is based on the latest generation Volvo S/V60 and marks the start of an extended Polestar production model range.

Development of the car has been ongoing over the past years, picking up from the C30 and S60 Concept

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The not-quite-so-limited-edition S60 and V60 won't have 501bhp, but instead 345bhp from the same turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 cars and the Australian S60 Polestar.

Thousands of development kilometres have been driven on twisty mountain roads, on the Autobahn and test tracks from the south of Europe to the frozen north

of Sweden.

Running a recalibrated version of Volvo's Haldex four-wheel drive system and a six-speed paddle-shift auto, the S60 and V60 will get from 0-62mph in 4.9 seconds, past

124mph less than 13 seconds later and hit the limiter at 155mph.

371mm front discs and six-piston Brembo calipers tucked beneath those 20-inch wheels take care of stopping duties, while a neat new

Multi million pound grant for Lotus

EXCITED: Jeremy Thomson, Managing Director, Mazda Motors UK looks forward to the next three years

British car manufacturer Lotus has secured a £10 million government grant, which will see the firm create more than 300 new jobs.

The Regional Growth Fund (RGF) has awarded the automotive firm £10.44 million, which will be used for research and development of products, along with staff training. In addition Lotus is expected to create 313 new full time jobs to support production over the coming years.

Business Secretary, Vince Cable MP visited Lotus’ Norfolk headquarters on 25th November 2013, where he toured the engineering and factory facilities and formally announced the grant to Lotus management.

The grant is a further boost for Lotus, following a £100 million investment by its owners DRB-HICOM, which has allowed the company to enhance its engineering, productivity, efficiency and quality. Lotus is also recruiting for more than 130 new

jobs, previously announced in July 2013.

The Regional Growth Fund (RGF) is a flexible and competitive £3.2 billion fund operating across England from 2011 to 2017. It supports projects that are using private sector investment to create economic growth and sustainable employment.

Aslam Farikullah, Chief Operating Officer at Lotus, said: “This grant is part of a wider strategy for Lotus created to ensure we thrive and grow. We are responding to increased global demand for our cars and engineering consultancy services and this grant will help to position Lotus at the forefront of global automotive innovation.

“We have very exciting plans for our sports cars and it’s a very positive move for Lotus that we’re in a position to create new jobs and to significantly contribute to Britain’s automotive industry.

“The team here at Lotus have worked very hard to secure this grant and every

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front splitter and subtle rear wing add a hint of downforce.

Polestar - the company that once ran Volvo's Swedish touring car team but has now moved on board as the firm's official ‘M Division', as it were - has also fettled the S60's cabin, though sadly it won't be quite so Alcantara-heavy as the cockpit of the deranged 400bhp C30 Polestar Jeremy drove a couple of years ago.

No word on prices yet, but don't worry: the production S60 and V60 shall be a lot cheaper than the 501bhp version. We'd expect somewhere between £40,000£45,000 for the S60 saloon, with a premium of a grand or so for the estate.

Polestar will begin delivery of the new S60 and V60 Polestar in June 2014 to local markets.

employee is playing their part in the stability, growth and future success of our company.”

Business Secretary Vince Cable said: “Lotus is an iconic British car maker, with some of the most innovative engineers in the business. The car industry is one of Britain's great success stories, employing over 130,000 people and helping to build a stronger economy by contributing £11 billion a year. The Government's industrial strategy is working and giving business the confidence to invest, creating more high skilled, long term jobs in the UK. “I am pleased to announce that our flagship economic plan to create jobs outside of London - the regional growth fund - is awarding Lotus a £10 million grant which will help them develop their next generation of cars and create over 300 new jobs in East Anglia.

“The Government has already supported over 400 projects with £2.6 billion from the Regional Growth Fund, promoting growth in regions across England. The latest round is still open for another two weeks and I'd urge all businesses with a plan to support jobs in their local areas to apply."

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Mazda is about to enjoy its best time in more than a decade as it launches five new generation models globally in less than three years.

That’s the prediction of UK Managing Director Jeremy Thomson who describes the unprecedented product offensive as “rebooting” the marque.

The rapid pace of launches is the biggest since the launch of the previous generation Mazda6, Mazda3 and Mazda RX-8 during 2002-04.

“We’re predicting good times ahead while the rest of the industry is predicted to be relatively flat,” said Thomson.

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Checkered flag waved on 2013 season

Vettel crowned king whilst Force India slump to a blank

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Eight months and 19 races after the 2013 Formula One season was launched, the whole show came to an end last weekend, with the now common sight of Sebastian Vettel being crowned victorious.

The German has had a stellar season, winning all of the final nine races, 13 in total, and breaking record after record for the Red Bull team.

Last weekend’s Grand Prix in picturesque Brazil was the icing on the cake for the 26-year-old who walked away with his fourth consecutive world title. Teammate Mark Webber also clinched his eighth podium finish of the year, coming in third, and will now leave the sport after 12 years to focus on a career elsewhere in racing.

Force India’s pairing of Adrian Sutil and Paul Di Resta have had a rollercoaster season to reflect on after a flying start petered out into seven blank results in the final 11 races.

“We look forward to the challenge of 2014 and will come back determined to pick up where we left off.”

Both drivers finished the latest race empty handed which proved to be a cruel blow to the British racer, Di Resta, who slipped down two positions in the final overall standings to 12th; Adrian Sutil was 19 points behind in 13th.

Speaking after the race, Di Resta said: “Although I missed out on a top ten position in the championship, it’s been a successful season, an incredible journey and I want to say a massive thanks to the team for the job they’ve done this year.

“I think we can go away from here quite satisfied with what we achieved today and with the year as a whole.”

Robert Fernley, Deputy Team Principal, reiterated his racers’ comments adding: “In the end we achieved our target of a top six finish quite comfortably, which is a real credit to everybody at Sahara Force India. It means we’ve finished in the top six twice in the last three seasons, consolidating our reputation as being the best non-manufacturer team.

“Looking back on the season as a whole I think we can be proud of our performance. The start of the year was exceptional and we recaptured our form in the final few races. We look forward to the challenge of 2014 and will come back determined to pick up where we left off.”

Formula One will return next year for the 2014 campaign with the first race in Australia in March. Until then, teams have four months to ready themselves for the next installment with constructors and drivers alike having to try to find a way of stopping the Vettel dominance.

GOODBYE: Mark Webber will leave the sport after 12 years, to focus on other racing

PODIUM: (l-r) Mark Webber (Third); Sebastian Vettel (First); Fernando Alonso (Second) celebrate their finish at the final grand prix of the season

BLANK: Paul Di Resta was disappointed to finish the season outside of the top ten but was proud of the team’s efforts this year

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A fighting example

VICTORY: Zeeshan Zafar and members of the West Yorkshire club at the Scottish Championships

‘Respect, courtesy, integrity - that's what it's all about’ Back page story continued

Upon acceptance, the Second Dan black belt has helped transform the club into a thriving community organisation with recent successes in World, British and Regional Championships.

“When I took over I looked at the standards and they weren’t where they should have been,” Zeeshan said. “I knew things needed to improve so I began working towards raising the standards and this has clearly happened.

“The ability and standard of our members has become more recognised in Huddersfield which is a great credit to everybody who is involved with the club.”

The T.A.G.B is Europe’s largest single martial arts organisation, with over 25,000 members training in over 600 clubs throughout the UK. Zeeshan has been training in the sport for more than 18 years and recent successes have only helped fuel his desire to see his students succeed much like he has.

Since August the club has clinched a number of titles with the most recent tournament, the British Open Championship, being held earlier this month in Cheltenham.

With more than 800 competitors fighting it out for the top spot in both genders, Zeeshan registered a

second place finish, whilst his sister, Natasha Zafar, proved that success runs in the family, claiming Bronze in the ladies sparring event.

“To see the class succeed is what this job is all about,” he said. “The best thing for me isn’t the World Championships but the simpler things; seeing my students improve week on week, and seeing a new found confidence in people.”

The father of two added that his vast experience in the field has helped him get the best out of the club’s members and explained what mentality you must have when ‘fight night’ arrives.

“It's the 'fight or flight' thing,” he said. “You either get so nervous you can't fight properly or you harness that energy so you can do anything.

And I know how to control fear.

“You have to watch people throughout the competition - the fight before and the fight after.

That's how you learn. You get to the stage when you know what your opponent's going to do, and then you can put them in the position you want them to be in. I make them do what I want them to do.”

Huddersfield’s T.A.G.B classes train on Mondays and Wednesdays, between 6.30pm and7.30pm at the Highfields community center, Cemetery Road.

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Pakistan held on for a thrilling onerun victory over South Africa at St George’s Park earlier this week, as they registered the narrowest ever win in a One Day International.

After picking up a score of 262 in the rain shortened 45 over game, the visitors gave themselves a good chance of a second successive win in the current ODI series, as 22-year-old Ahmed Shehzad starred with the bat, clinching his third international ton (102).

Sohaib Maqsool (42) and Umar Akmal (42) provided the majority of the remaining runs as Pakistan looked to build on their one-nil series lead.

South Africa bowler, Dale Steyn, is enjoying the best form of his career at the moment and did his utmost to disrupt the flow of the visitor’s game, taking career-best figures of 6-39.

However, despite such credible numbers, the hosts were unable to take the three-game series into a deciding Test, failing by the narrowest

Fine margins Pakistan edge victory in South Africa clash

of margins.

A century partnership between Hashim Amla (98) and AB de Villiers (74) had sent South Africa to the brink of victory, yet with the last ball of the penultimate over, Amla’s wicket was taken by Saeed Ajmal.

A cruel blow to the hosts who had looked dangerous throughout the game, with de Villiers leading by a captain’s example, providing a standout performance which included eight fours and two sixes.

It was up to Junaid Khan then to see out the final over for the visitors, and after taking the wicket of JP Duminy, it ensured Pakistan claimed victory.

The paceman had Duminy caught off the second ball of the last over, and with South Africa failing to make the crucial two runs that would have guaranteed victory; it meant it was Pakistan who stamped their name in the ODI history books.

BIG-HITTER: 22-year-old Ahmed Shehzad guided Pakistan to victory with his third international century

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Leeds set for 2015 World Cup VENUE: Elland Road will play host to two internationals at the next Rugby World Cup

Fans will be able to plan their Rugby World Cup 2015 tournament in Leeds now as ticket prices and match times have been confirmed by England Rugby 2015 for all games.

As one of the host cities, Leeds is hosting two pool games as part of the tournament and prices for these games have been confirmed as starting as low as £15 for children’s tickets and £20 for adult tickets.

All tickets will be available through five phases next year. Travelling fan packages will go on sale in January

2014, then hospitality packages on sale in February 2014, May and June will see tickets distributed through rugby clubs and then in September the tickets will go on sale to the general public through ballot form. Any remaining tickets will be sold off on a first come first serve basis in November and December 2014.

In Leeds, kick-off times for both the Italy against Canada game, on Saturday 26th September 2015, and Scotland against the USA game, on Sunday 27th September, at Elland Road have been confirmed as 2:30pm.

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“I have prepared a scheme of a national hockey league.

We should hold it once a year and finish it within a month,” he said.

Elaborating on his wellstructured plan, he said it was a three-tier league like most of the top soccer leagues across various countries, with cash incentives to restore the competitive nature.

He added: “Instead of conducting national championship, we can have a national league with at least 30 teams dividing them into three divisions as per their merit. It will be like rankings 1-10 in the top division followed by 11-20 and then 21-30.

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A fighting example INSTRUCTOR: Zeeshan Zafar took up the role at Huddersfield’s T.A.G.B club in October 2011 and has overseen a successful restoration, with attendances and awards all on the up

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After bringing a new lease of life to a Huddersfield Tae Kwon-Do club, Zeeshan Zafar has recently enjoyed the form of his own life, picking up six titles in just three months.

For the past two years, the 28-year-old instructor has helped boost attendance, standards and victories for students who train at his Tae Kwon-Do Association of Great Britain (T.A.G.B) club located at the Highfields community centre.

With the establishment almost dissolving in 2011, following the resignation of the previous instructor, Zeeshan was approached to take over the position and help restore the club to its former glory.

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