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Mother died in ‘astronomical’ pain TRAGIC: Azram Begum died two days after a routine gall bladder operation at the Bradford Royal Infirmary

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Azrum Begum was BIRKBY IN FOCUS told to ‘stop Asian Express takes a closer look at Huddersfield’s ‘hidden gem’ being a baby’ See pages 45 to 55 by annoyed Saturday 27th MASSIVE December, BRI nurses Court, YEAR Cedar after she Bradford END Book now PARTY 07800 77 80 89 cried in pain Kumar Sanu sets the stage ablaze with live performance See page 79

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An inquest heard last week how a mother-of-three went to Bradford Royal Infirmary for a routine gall bladder surgery but passed away 'after surgeons had left holes in her stomach'. Azrum Begum, 54, from Bradford, died in 'astronomical pain' after the operation turned into a disaster, which lead to multiple organ failure after a series of errors in the operation. Damage had been caused

by a pen-like instrument used during gall bladder surgery, which led to her death two days after the procedure. The hearing heard how Mrs Begum, was chided by nurses who told her to 'stop being a baby and grow up'. They added that the staff on the ward, annoyed by Mrs Begum's cries of pain, refused to give her more medication and switched off her bedside bell to reach medical staff.

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6th Form Islamic society at London school causes concern By Safiya Ahmed

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An east London Church of England school, which serves a large Muslim community and was previously graded outstanding is expected to be put into special measures over concerns about its sixth-form Islamic society. The school in Stepney - Sir John Cass Foundation and Redcoat school, in Stepney, east London, is believed to have failed an Ofsted inspection due to its sixth Form Islamic society’s Facebook page which had links to a radical preacher. It is also claimed that the sixth form society set up a YouTube channel which was not adequately monitored. Now the education watchdog will publish reports on seven schools after carrying out a series of unannounced inspections in Tower Hamlets, and is expected to include a number of independent Islamic schools. The no-notice inspections were

carried out at the request of the Department for Education and are not part of the standard inspection regime. It follows the Trojan Horse investigations into allegations that schools in Birmingham were being targeted by groups promoting a hard-line Muslim agenda. Allowing the segregation of boys and girls in play areas has also been highlighted - but this has been in place for several years. Previously the Ofsted report commended how students from "diverse cultures work so well together, having developed excellent codes of behaviour and respect for one another in and out of lessons". "This is reflected in the very low level of racial incidents and

exclusions for a school of this size," said inspectors. Ofsted says more than 90% of pupils at the school are from ethnic minority groups, with the majority from Bangladeshi backgrounds. Tower Hamlets council said it could not comment until the reports for all the schools are published. But director of education Robert McCulloch-Graham said: "We note that of the schools inspected, only one is a publiclyfunded maintained school. "As is common practice, we will work with the leadership of this school to address any issues identified by Ofsted. "As a local education authority, we have no jurisdiction whatsoever over teaching and

standards at independent faith schools. This is Ofsted's area of responsibility. "We do, however, have responsibility for safeguarding all children in the borough and have always exercised our safeguarding duties to the full. "We are working closely with Ofsted and the Department for Education after their recent inspections and we will of course act on the findings of the reports. We will continue to work with Ofsted and the DfE to address any issues, potential or otherwise. "The council and its partners have worked extremely hard to build the cohesive community that is Tower Hamlets and will do whatever is necessary to ensure that this continues."

“We are working closely with Ofsted and the Department for Education after their recent inspections and we will of course act on the findings of the reports. We will continue to work with Ofsted and the DfE to address any issues, potential or otherwise.”

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Islamic Relief denies terrorist link

Islamic Relief which has over 100 global branches delivers aid in partnership with the UN agencies such as the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), the World Food Programme (WFP), and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)

Anger and confusion has been sparked with the recent United Arab Emirates (UAE) "terrorist organisations" list which includes several prominent Western Muslim charities and civil society groups. Islamic Relief, a muchrespected UK-based international aid agency; the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organisation in the US; and the Muslim Association of Britain are among some of the international associations and foundations included on the list which is dominated by groups linked to the Muslim Brotherhood but also includes a number of Shia Muslim movements. Islamic Relief, which has over 100 global branches and delivers aid in partnership with the UN agencies such as the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), the World Food Programme (WFP), and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), has also faced accusations of association with the Palestinian militant group Hamas, which has links to the Muslim Brotherhood. Islamic Relief has repeatedly denied the claims. Representatives from the British groups have spoken of

their shock at being named on the list and some say they are considering legal action. The governments of Norway and the UK also confirmed they are seeking official clarifications from the UAE. Islamic Relief, which partners with the UN and is a member of the UK's Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) grouping, said that they “categorically refute any allegation of links to terrorism”.

In one translation shared by the UAE state news agency, MAB was referred to in English as the Islamic Association in Britain. A spokesman for the UK's Department for International Development (DFID), which in 2013 gave GB£3.2million (US$5million) to Islamic Relief, has said that all of their funding to UK charities is subject to strict controls to ensure it is used only as intended. They are now seeking

There has been some confusion over the translation of the names on the list, which appeared differently in Arabic and English They organisation has stated that they assume that their inclusion on the UAE list which was drafted in August this year but released on 15th November, is a mistake and that they will be seeking clarification from the UAE Embassy on this matter, with a view to having this wrongful listing removed. There has been some confusion over the translation of the names on the list, which appeared differently in Arabic and English.

further clarity from the Emiratis on their rationale for some of these designations, and any practical implications. The anti-terrorism laws defines a terrorist offence as "any action or inaction made a crime by this law and every action or inaction made a crime by any other law if they are carried out for a terrorist cause". Penalties include fines of up to US$27million, life imprisonment and capital punishment.

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Fitness is top of agenda

A Leeds leisure centre is set to get a host of new fitness equipment including a range of functional training technology. Armley Leisure Centre's gym will close from December 1 to December 4 whilst equipment is replaced with new Technogym machines. The new machines will include a range of modern cardio vascular, resistance and functional movement equipment. The new equipment is designed to be used by people of all fitness levels. Councillor Lucinda Yeadon, Leeds City Council’s executive member for digital and creative technologies, culture and skills, said: “This equipment will be a really exciting new addition to Armley Leisure Centre that will give people in the area an extra incentive to stay fit and active with the help of some of the latest technology.” Customers who attend Armley Leisure Centre for the gym are advised to attend Holt Park, Scott Hall, Pudsey or Morley Leisure Centres during the short closure period.

Leeds’ health team amongst best in UK

GUEST: Scholar, Hanif Jalandhari, travelled from Pakistan to help lay the foundation stone of the building last week

Leeds health staff are celebrating after winning a Heart UK award for their NHS Health Check work and being among the top teams in the country. The NHS Health Check awards showcased the achievements, excellence and best practice from those involved in the life-saving scheme. The Leeds team topped the 'Best Impact for Patient Experience' category and were runners up in the best team category. The awards were open to individuals, teams and organisations involved in commissioning and delivering NHS Health Checks. NHS Health Checks are aimed at adults in England aged 40 to 74, to assess risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and diabetes some of the most disabling – but preventable – illnesses.

Know your HIV status

In the run up to World AIDS Day on 1st December, the third national HIV testing week runs from 22nd – 30th November, with fast, free, confidential testing sessions taking place across the city in wide range of places, using finger prick testing which gives results while you wait. A host of additional community based clinics will be running during the week aimed at target communities making it easier than ever to take a HIV test. Local community based agencies Yorkshire MESMAC and BHA Leeds Skyline will be working with The Leeds Centre for Sexual Health, The Contraception & Sexual Health Service and Leeds City Council’s Office of the Director of Public Health to run fast, free, confidential rapid HIV testing drop-in sessions across Leeds. The project will include testing sessions in Leeds Kirkgate Market, (outside the Ministry of Food Stall), pubs, clubs and venues within the Leeds Gay Village, as well as testing within local pharmacies.

BUILDING: (l-r) Founding member of the Masjid-e-Quba, Hafiz Mohammed Hassan; religious scholar, Hanif Jalandhari; and Imam Ubaid-Ullah; stand on the land which will soon be the site of the new mosque

Laying the foundations

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A significant step in the construction of a new mosque in Leeds took place this past week as the foundation stone was laid by an honourable guest scholar from Pakistan. Hanif Jalandhari, general secretary of the largest federation of Islamic Seminaries, Wafaq ul Madaris Al-Arabia, was joined by representatives in Roundhay as dozens gathered to witness the start of the latest construction phase. Located on the corner of Hares Avenue and Shepherds Lane, when complete, the new Masjid-eQuba building will add to current developments which already exist in two separate standing buildings. On Friday 21st November, Quranic scripture was read out on site before a prayer took place, with the renowned scholar at the centre of the service. Mr Jalandhari was then joined by founding member of the Masjid-e-Quba, Hafiz Mohammed Hassan and Imam Ubaid-Ullah, to

‘A brighter future for Leeds’ children’ officially lay the first stone in front of a strong crowd of onlookers. Mohammed Hanif, trustee at the Masjid-e-Quba, said to see the building finally starting to take shape was a big step and he was now excited to officially open the

doors in the Spring of 2015. “We started developments here back in 2001 when this site used to be a garage,” Mr Hanif said. “It was soon changed into a school for Islamic studies yet when space started to run out we had to

RELIGION: The new Masjid is expected to open in February or March next year just off Shepherds Lane, Leeds

expand and that is where this mosque has come in. “These plans came around about four years ago and once we got the planning and structure in place it was a big achievement as we were on our way to this creation.” Mr Hanif says he hopes to welcome the first guests into the new mosque in February or March next year and hopes it will prove popular with all the local community, especially the youths. “This is a very important place for the local Asian community as it is a place of culture,” he added. “Our education classes have been helping to prepare children for the life ahead of them since we set up and will continue to do so when this mosque is finished.” Mushtaq Mir, a language teacher and part of the management team at the Masjid-eQuba, reiterated his colleague’s view. “With this new site I see a brighter future for Leeds’ children where we can encourage them to come off the streets and benefit from learning inside this new space,” he said.

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SAFE: Pupils from Shakespeare Primary School are joined by Kerby the road safety hedgehog and Cllr Asghar Khan for Road Safety Week

Leeds youngsters learn importance of road safety Better Business

Businesses in Leeds city centre are to be balloted in the New Year over plans to create a new body to help improve and promote the area. A meeting of Leeds City Council’s executive board has backed the latest proposals to create a Business Improvement District (BID) in the city centre. The new body named BID4Leeds would be a private sector-led partnership of city centre businesses and landowners through Leeds Chamber of Commerce, supported by public sector organisations including Leeds City Council. Its aims would be to improve and promote the city centre as a successful business location, a source of job creation, a place to study and as a leading retail, leisure, cultural and visitor destination. The new body would be funded from a levy paid by all businesses and land occupiers in the identified district, raising up to £2million annually for an initial five-year period.

Tackling social inclusion

Local community groups and charities that are helping local people feel included in society have been awarded a share of almost £50,000. Thousands of local people will benefit from a number of grants which have been awarded to the charities and local community groups, as part of the Social Inclusion Small Grants Scheme, which was launched by Leeds City Council, and managed by Leeds Community Foundation (LCF). Some of the local groups who received grants include: Together Women, which will be launching the ‘Money Mentor Project’ training up volunteer mentors to provide 1-1 support to women who need help and advice around budgeting, debt management and general financial awareness. Also benefiting will be ‘Project Hope’, who are focusing on helping young unemployed adults back to work through a structured volunteering programme, and BARCA Leeds, whose project will target socially isolated young men in an area of Leeds with the highest rate of suicide.

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Pupils across Leeds have been doing special lessons about how to stay safe on and near roads last week, as part of national Road Safety Week. Leeds City Council’s Influencing Travel Behaviour (ITB) team has been visiting schools throughout the campaign week to teach kids of all ages about the importance of road safety and looking out for each other on the roads. The team have visited St Peter’s, Shakespeare, Corpus Christi and Ebor Gardens primary schools to deliver age-appropriate lessons on road safety. Every pupil in every class at these schools has received either classroom-based lessons, playground-based cycle training or on-road pedestrian skills training. The classes for younger children take the form of an interactive session with a picture board with stories and characters, whereas older children are provided with pedestrian training relevant to their age. These schools have also been provided with resource packs as well ‘hi-vis’ giveaways for pupils and parental booklets for each child to take home. Pupils from Shakespeare Primary School were also treated to a special guest when Kerby, the council’s Road Safety Hedgehog, visited to take part in a special Road Safety assembly. Councillor Asghar Khan, support executive member for transport and the economy joined Kerby at

Taking care with Kerby Shakespeare primary school to see the road safety classes in action. He said: “It is very important that children are able to learn about their own responsibilities when they are out and about near the road, and the younger we can start teaching them about road safety the better. “These classes are an enjoyable and informative way of getting a really important message across to children in our city. “We are committed to continue working to reduce road casualties in Leeds. The work of the Influencing Travel Behaviour Team in schools, communities and organisations is key to helping us achieve this commitment.” The work in schools is part of the council’s road safety education and training programme, aimed at tackling issues In Leeds, where there has been a 32 per cent reduction in children killed or seriously injured from 2012 to 2013.

“It is very important that children are able to learn about their own responsibilities when they are out and about near the road, and the younger we can start teaching them about road safety the better.”

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Access to education

Bradford Council is asking local families for their views on the admissions criteria for Eldwick Primary School when the school is oversubscribed. Families who live within two defined areas are currently given priority when applications outnumber places at the school. The two priority areas have remained in place for many years, during which a number of new houses have been built in the area. The priority areas were originally created to ensure children living in Eldwick and Gilstead could get places at Eldwick Primary, as their nearest school, whenever possible. But in recent years this has not always been possible for children in Gilstead due to rising demand. As the Council is keen to ensure applications for the school continue to be dealt with in the fairest way possible, it is looking at five options for the school's future admissions criteria. The five options are: Keep the current criteria as they are; remove the priority areas completely; merge the current priority areas into one area; replace the two priority areas with a single, smaller priority area to the north east of the current area; or create two amended priority areas. The consultation runs from Monday 24th November 2014 until 2nd February 2015.

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Birthday

CELEBRATE: A joint birthday party was held at the Manningham based Carlisle Business Centre with guests joining travelling from all over the world to join in the celebrations

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Housing for the Homeless

Work is starting to transform listed Clergy House on Barkerend Road into temporary accommodation for the homeless. Working closely with the Dean, the Very Reverend Jerry Lepine, and his team, Bradford Council has leased this historically important property from the Cathedral to bring the empty premises back into use. The listed property is going to be restored and along with a purposebuilt block to be built on the adjacent Council-owned site, it will provide 18 self contained flats suitable for families and single people, interview rooms, activity space and offices for staff. The refurbishment of Clergy House will began on Monday 24th November, whilst the construction of the new build property will start in the New Year. The scheme should be completed by Christmas 2015.

Getting connected fast

The Government’s rollout of superfast broadband has passed more than 1.5 million premises and is now reaching more than 40,000 additional homes and businesses every week. In West Yorkshire more than 23,500 premises can now access a faster and reliable service as a result of the work carried out to date. Ian Gray, chair of the Superfast West Yorkshire project board, said: “It is great that the project has already passed 23,582 homes and these premises can now access a faster and more reliable service as a result of the work carried out to date. “Having access to internet, be it for residential use or businesses use is now vitally important to a large number of people, and therefore it is key that we continue to bring broadband to the area to boost economic growth and bring social benefits across West Yorkshire. “We know there is still more to do in West Yorkshire and we will continue to roll out the programme across the area ensuring residents and businesses are kept up to date with the latest announcements.”

211 reasons to celebrate in Manningham By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

A married couple in Bradford are running out of room on their birthday cakes for candles after a joint birthday party was held last weekend to mark their 102nd and 109th birthdays. Even more remarkable perhaps is that the couple have been married for an astonishing 89 years next month, giving the Chand family even more reasons to

celebrate. Karam and Katari Chand are considered to have the longest marriage in the world after tying the knot in the Punjab in 1925, in a traditional Sikh ceremony. On Sunday 23rd November, family, friends and esteemed guests came together to celebrate their latest milestone as they passed another birthday in good health. A joint celebration was held for Karam, who turned 109 on 11th November, and Katari who was 102, ten days earlier.

Family travelled from as far away as India to join in the celebrations with Dr Sodhi Ram, the couple’s eldest son, making the tiring journey alongside his wife. Paul Chand, another of the Chand’s eight children, said it was one of the greatest days of his parent’s lives as they were able to see so many members of their family, all under one roof. “It was a great celebration and we had people come from all over to celebrate with my Mum and Dad,” he said.

“It is their anniversary next month and that will be another party but last weekend’s was really special. “To reach 109 and 102 years old is fantastic and we all, as a family, want to wish them the best for many more years to come.” Karam and Katari moved to Bradford in 1965 and have family living around the world, including 30 grandchildren and another 30 great grandchildren. Amongst other guests at the Carlisle Business Centre on Sunday were Bradford's deputy mayor Roger L'Amie, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Yorkshire David Pearson and Fazal Hussain MBE, on behalf of the Muslim community.

“To reach 109 and 102 years old is fantastic and we all, as a family, want to wish them the best for many more years to come.”

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Mother died in ‘astronomical’ pain 54-year-old Azrum Begum was told to “stop being a baby” by annoyed BRI nurses after she cried in pain Cover continued The nurses later annoyed by cries of pain had refused to give Mrs Begum medication. Mrs Begum’s grieving son Mohammed Faraz told the inquest that his mother had been left in 'astronomical pain'. He explained that because of his mother’s rheumatoid arthritis she had a high pain threshold but she was

behaving like a child after the operation. Mrs Begum's eldest son, Mohammed Ayaz, said: “It was like the nurses were calling my mum a wimp. “One nurse even said to her, “Come on now, I've had this operation and it wasn't so bad.”” It was not until the morning after the operation that nurses alerted staff and an urgent CT scan was ordered. Communication breakdowns meant Mrs Begum's surgical team were not informed the mother was being kept in hospital because of pain, and so she did not get a post-operative review after surgery. Meanwhile, Mrs Begum's urgent scan was delayed by hours after a porter couldn't find her after she was moved to another ward. Coroner Dominic Bell said there had been a

catalogue of deficiencies in care given to Mrs Begum in her last hours. Surgeons repaired the holes in her stomach, which the coroner concluded were most likely caused by surgical instruments in her previous operation. Bradford Teaching Hospital Trust's interim director Dr Robin Jeffrey expressed deep regrets for the way Mrs Begum was treated at Bradford Royal Infirmary. He said the Trust had learnt a number of lessons and made changes since Mrs Begum's death such as better checks on patients recovering from surgery. Changes included supervising trainees, more observations and better checks on patients recovering from surgery. Recording a narrative verdict, Dr Bell said there had been a number of

deficiencies in care but added he was satisfied with investigations since carried out by the NHS Trust. Mrs Begum’s family have said that they satisfied that the deficiencies in care were identified during the inquest and that they have been appropriately addressed with remedial action.

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Outstanding Bradford school praised by assessors Celebrate Hip Hop in Leeds

The Godfather of Hip Hop culture Afrika Bambaataa, made an appearance at a popular Leeds museum last weekend as part of a special free event celebrating Hip Hop’s 40th birthday. In what was a day o be remembered, a range of fun activities were available on Saturday 22nd November at Leeds City Museum. The day included Hip Hop element taster workshops, a baby Hip Hop party, live performances, memorabilia stalls and a meeting of the minds live Q&A, which included Afrika on the panel. Devised by the Universal Zulu Nation UK who this year are celebrating their own 41st birthday, the event proved to be the perfect chance for anyone with an interest or passion for Hip Hop to celebrate the genre, which continues to captivate audiences from all around the world.

Elvis has left the building

A Bramley resident has demonstrated this month that when it comes to raising money for the Lord Mayor’s charity appeal she has anything but a Wooden Heart. This follows a special Elvis tribute night arranged by Mrs Jean Paxton at the Bramley Villagers Club, which featuring not one, but three impersonators of the King, saw £1,200 collected for the Lord Mayor’s chosen charity this year, the Leeds Children’s Hospital Appeal. On hand to present the cheque, and leave the Lord Mayor of Leeds Cllr David Congreve All Shook Up at the civic hall, was Jean and one of the Elvis tribute acts, Dean Holland.

Tidy it up

A landlord has been fined for letting flats that were so dangerous the council had to step in to prohibit them from use. Kosvka Mijakovac of Ellers Road, Chapeltown, was fined £750 and ordered to pay costs of £2,749 plus a £25 victim surcharge after pleading guilty at Leeds magistrates court earlier this month under Section 43 of the Housing Act 2004. The council served Emergency Prohibition Orders on Mijakovac’s three flats at Roundhay Grove, Harehills in December 2013. Previous inspections showed that the flats were in a dangerous condition and in such a bad state of repair, officers were concerned that tenants would be at risk of injury or even death. The flats had no heating; no hot water; toilets that didn’t flush; missing handrails; no lighting in communal areas; defective doors and missing locks leaving the flats unsecure; and a lack of suitable fire safety precautions.

LEARNING: Frizinghall primary School was awarded a rating of Good with Outstanding features

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LEADER: Pauline Chilvers, headteacher at the school was labelled ‘inspirational’ by Ofsted inspectors

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Teachers and pupils at a primary school in Bradford have been celebrating this week after receiving a glowing reports from the education inspectors, Ofsted. Frizinghall Primary School was found to be ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features following a visit by officials earlier this year. In a glowing report the Ofsted inspectors judged all areas in the Bradford Council school to be good with outstanding leadership and management and also gave the ‘school’s systems for keeping pupils safe and secure’ its top accolade. The report says: “The inspirational headteacher is very well supported by a strong team of leaders and an excellent governing body. They have ensured that standards have risen consistently in the last three years.” Pauline Chilvers, the ‘inspirational headteacher’ who was singled out by assessors, said it was a great achievement to see the results and all 400-plus children and staff should be proud of

community.” Also highlighted in the official report was the quality of the curriculum on offer, described as ‘exciting’ and one which ‘prepares pupils well for life in modern Britain’. The quality of the teaching was also praised, form the leadership roles to the speed of learning. David Servant, Chair of Governors at the school, said: “I am pleased that the Ofsted inspectors have rated Frizinghall Primary a good school and recognised the achievements and progress made by the pupils. “This has been made possible by the dedication and hard work of the headteacher , staff and governors of the school.” Meanwhile, Cllr Ralph Berry, Bradford Council’s Executive Member for Children’s Services, said it was great news for the two-form entry establishment. “This is great news for Frizinghall Primary School and all the pupils, staff, governors, parents and the wider community who have worked so hard to bring about this positive outcome should be justly very proud,” he added.

“We are particularly pleased with the outstanding elements and also that ‘parents have a very positive view of the school and hold it in high regard’.” themselves. Ms Chilvers said: “We are delighted with this latest report which has seen us sustain the good overall judgment since the last inspection. “We are particularly pleased

with the outstanding elements and also that ‘parents have a very positive view of the school and hold it in high regard’. “To see a school with such a mixed community as ours succeed as well is very pleasing for our local

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With just over one month left to go until Christmas day arrives, a class of young pupils from Leeds headed to the city centre last week to learn a bit more about what the holidays mean to the British public. Children from Bankside Primary School, along with teachers and parents, headed out to the streets for a look at the Christmas lights which were officially switched on Tuesday 13th November. The young school representatives visited Trinity Leeds Shopping Centre and the Victoria Quarter amongst other popular sites. Taking in all the festivities, Early Years Foundation Stage teacher, Mr Salik Miah, said it was important for children to understand British customs, traditions and festivals, even if some families do not celebrate the same holidays. “The majority of children at our school come from a Bangladeshi background and

then Pakistani so there is a lot of different cultures in the classroom,” Mr Miah said. “We decided to take them to see the lights because a lot of them would not get the chance to see them for whatever reason, and we wanted to help build up their knowledge of British life.” He added: “We have also held Christmas-related learning activities in classes and talked about the holidays.” Despite being in the bottom one per cent of the most deprived areas in the country, Bankside Primary was rated ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features in 2009 and has subsequently earned a valued status as one of the top educational institutions in Harehills. The three-form entry school currently caters for almost 700 children, from all faiths and backgrounds, with almost 100 staff members on hand to ensure every child receives the utmost attention.

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LEARNING: Children smile outside the Christmas decorations in Trinity Leeds shopping centre

What is Christmas?

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The 28th Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF28) ended last weekend after 16 days packed with 277 screenings across 15 venues, and an audience of 40,000. After all that, ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ was voted by Leeds 2014 audiences as the overall favourite in a year in which LIFF28’s programme has received its highest ever overall rating from audiences. ‘X+Y’, starring Asa Butterfield and Sally Hawkins, came second and lead the festival’s largest ever programme of films produced in Yorkshire. ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ is distributed by Metrodome Group, and will now receive a full release at Everyman Cinemas following its popularity

at LIFF28. Viago, Deacon, Vladislav and Peter are four vampires sharing a house in Wellington, trying to balance being undead with everyday problems like whose turn it is to wash up, where to find the best blood and how to dress for a night out when you don’t have a reflection. As a documentary film crew follows them round we learn about each of their histories and what it means to be hundreds of years old in the 21st century. Co-written and starring Jemaine Clement from Flight of the Conchords, ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ balances comedy, horror and social commentary perfectly in this hilarious film.

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Councillors in Leeds have given the go-ahead to a complex bespoke design scheme to tackle problems with high winds at Yorkshire’s tallest skyscraperBridgewater Place. It involves an intricate system of screens and canopies on the building itself and in the surrounding area, along with a series of perforated ‘baffles’ - described as being similar in design to aircraft wings- at least six metres above the road. The scheme was submitted to Leeds City Council’s city plans panel by the building’s owners CPPI Bridgewater Place Limited in a bid to reduce the impact of high winds on pedestrians and traffic in the area. Following councillors’ approval, the owners now have three months to produce a full programme explaining how the scheme will be implemented.

They will have to outline their timescale and when the work is expected to be complete, along with an explanation of how they intend to monitor its effectiveness. Councillor Peter Gruen, Leeds City Council’s executive member for neighbourhoods, planning and personnel, said: “I’m delighted that members of the city plans panel were satisfied that this scheme offers the best solution to solving the wind issues at Bridgewater Place, since the council has been pressing for a very long time for this to be resolved. “Now we look forward to the owners bringing back their detailed schedule to us so that work can start as soon as possible on providing permanent protection, whatever the weather, for everyone passing through one of Leeds’ busiest junctions.”

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Four students at a sixth form college in Bradford were celebrating a memorable summer of science earlier this month after being awarded the prestigious British Science Association’s Gold Crest Award. Over the summer, courtesy of the Nuffield Foundation, students from Grange Technology College spent four weeks on work placement, working with senior scientists, engineers and researchers in top Universities across the region. The students gave up holidays, or changed their holiday plans, in favour of work placements supporting research projects

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investigating areas including the effect of aircraft design on passenger comfort, the effect of hair dye on hair and innovations in forensic science through the use of ear prints to link criminals to burglary. The students involved were Hafsah Khan, Mohammed Tayyab Khan, Sibtal Shah and Abdul Baasit Tahir who all displayed their reports at an event at the University of Bradford, where they were also questioned by attendees. Grange student and Head Boy Sibtul Shah, who was placed at the University of Huddersfield, said the placement had proven to be: “A great opportunity to gain

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Science at Grange Technology college added her praises for all the students involved. “They have put in a great deal of work and completed their placements in such exemplary fashion,” Ms Dubickas said. “They all enjoyed the challenge and worked hard throughout to complete their Gold Crest awards. “Hopefully they have learned more about the subjects and about what they would like to do in the future. They are all a credit to themselves and the school and we are delighted that to be able to offer another four placements in 2015.”

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‘Put her on a rocket’ DISAGREED: George Galloway questioned why Katie Hopkins was not charged following her apparent ‘hate speech’ on social media

Galloway slams ‘rat-faced’ Hopkins Controversial Bradford MP, George Galloway, has named Katie Hopkins as the one individual he would like to ‘save the world from’ and send to space on a rocket. Galloway, responding to a viewer question, of who would he like to see join the probe Philae aboard Comet 67P, said the television personality would top his list. “I agonised about some of my political enemies,” Galloway said. “But I came down to someone who not everyone in the world will know - and they're the lucky ones. “Her name is Katie Hopkins,” he explained. Following comments made in regard to the ongoing situation in Palestine and Israel, Galloway questioned why The Sun columnist was not interrogated in regard to hate speech – something the Respect MP had to endure after labelling Bradford ‘an Israeli-free zone’ earlier this year. If a Muslim had said the same, he argued, they would ‘already be under arrest’, adding: “We have

laws against hate speech, against deliberately seeking to incite hatred which is usually followed by violence against any group of people.” The two Tweets Galloway was referring to appeared on Hopkins’ Twitter feed on 10th November, initially writing: “Father beats his daughter with

an iron bar. But he is a good Muslim, prays in his cell & attends the mosque. So that's all happy days then.” Before adding: “Palestinians busy knifing Israelis. 2 state solution my arse. Filthy rodents burrowing beneath Israel. Time to restart the bombing campaign.”

Baby Buddy app The launch of a new smartphone app to help parents-to-be and young parents get better access to information and support has begun in Bradford. Parents will be getting to grips with the new, free app alongside children’s centre staff at Tyersal Children’s Centre as part of a pilot to improve access to antenatal services, health appointments and relevant information. The Baby Buddy app is designed to help parents

become more confident, as well as support their maternal mental health and well being, so they can give their babies the best start. Baby Buddy is part of a Best Beginnings pilot project being run in the district to help reduce child health inequalities and reduce infant mortality The app also allows users to create a virtual friend who accompanies them through the first stages of parenthood, giving personalised information relevant to the stage of pregnancy or the age of the baby.

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‘Birmingham Balti’ – Invented or inherited We’ve all heard of the Cornish pasty, Jersey Royal potatoes and Stilton Blue cheese before, but the Birmingham Balti? Now that is a different matter. There is no denying the dish has a ring to it and there are certainly handfuls of evidence backing it up as a ‘culinary invention’ from the heart of the West Midlands. Yet, to ‘patent’ a curry, which has now become readily available across the world in an array of forms, is something which may be hard to comprehend for some, including a number of restaurateurs in Britain’s official Curry Capital, Bradford. The Birmingham Balti Association (BBA), on the other hand, want to protect what they see as one of the city’s most loved ‘inventions’ and have thus applied for a patent to ensure every Balti is a ‘Birmingham Balti’. Three years ago, an official bid was made to get the title officially registered as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed’ (TSG). A TSG is issued by the European Union to council and producers if they can show that their food or drink is produced, processed and prepared in a given geographical area using recognised know how. After a short opposition period in the hands of Intellectual Property office, the bid was handed over to the country’s

bureaucrats. Ever since, the application has been passed forward and backwards on a couple of occasion with the bid still yet to be approved or disproved. If successful at this stage, the request will be handed over to the European Union where it will once again go through a similar process. However, the bid has been shrugged off by leading restaurant owners in separate parts of the country including Aagrah’s Managing Director, Mohammed Aslam MBE, and Zouk Managing Director, Tayub Amjad. Mr Aslam states that the dish was originally conceived in Pakistan before the early 80’s and Birmingham merely ‘inherited’ the recipe. “The balti dish is originated from North West Pakistan,” Mr Aslam said. “Birmingham cannot ‘patent’ the dish as such because it is not their invention, rather an inheritance. “It's a dish that pathans enjoy, and it's a traditional dish for them. The balti dish is followed by pathans throughout the world as they believe it is their innovation. “It cannot be registered as Birmingham balti.” Likewise, Mr Amjad added that he didn’t believe Birmingham can legal recognition of the balti dish. He added: “First of all I don’t think the balti came from

Birmingham and it is ridiculous that they would try to achieve the TSG status. “Indian and Pakistani food quite clearly originates from them countries and any dishes created in England have a background from the sub-continent.” Andy Munro, advisor to the BBA, has been a leading figure in the Birmingham Balti bid from day one and despite accepting that it may be a long time yet before the recognition can be official, he remains optimistic of its success. Speaking about his first experiences of the dish, Mr Munro said: “I am a born and bred Brummie who has grown up eating curries. “I remember going out with friends when I was younger and tasting all these red hot curries before, one day, I had my first balti. “It was so different to what I had tasted and I had never heard of the dish before.” In the application a Birmingham Balti is characterised as ‘a dish cooked in a thin pressed steel pan which is fast cooked using fresh ingredients and spices which are added individually. The key characteristic is that the cooked dish is served straight from the traditional Balti dish in which it is cooked and from which it obtains its name.’ Mr Munro, a previous advisor to the Asian Balti Restaurant

Association (ABRA), has researched the history of the Balti so far as to even publish books on the curry. Examples of the history include the alleged first recorded reference to the balti in July 1982, when an advert in ‘The Heathen’, a local newspaper, advertised the availability of Balti in a restaurant. A recent book of curries from around the world, split by country only, also mentions the balti in the section on British food. In it Roopa Gulati writes: “Having more in common with Birmingham than Pakistan, baltis are the star attraction for curry aficionados.” For Mr Munro, who has spent years championing the balti, there is no doubt in his mind that it is a ‘culinary invention’ straight from the Birmingham kitchen. “People are always going to argue about the origins of anything, but I am absolutely certain that the balti is a Birmingham invention,” he said. “When people enjoy a curry it really is a delight. For me, there is nothing nicer than enjoying a genuine balti and I think it’s extremely important for Britain to safeguard its culinary inventions.” In the UK, there are currently 62 protected food names, yet bids for such trademarks regularly take years to be fully considered.

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Disadvantaged primary school pupils in Bradford to receive £36 million boost in funding Disadvantaged primary school pupils Investing money early in children’s in Bradford are set to receive £36million education will help boost their grades at to boost attainment, the Liberal school and the whole class benefits when Democrats have announced. fewer children are struggling. The pupil premium funding for “Teachers in Bradford do an 2015/16 will help teachers support those incredible job, and I can’t wait to see children at most risk of falling behind how they use this additional funding to their colleagues. help all our children and It means primary young people succeed.” “Teachers in schools will receive £1,320 Liberal Democrat for every pupil who has Schools Minister David Bradford do an registered for free school said: “In incredible job, and I Laws meals at any time in the government, Liberal last six years. Since 2010, can’t wait to see how Democrats are building a schools in Bradford have stronger economy and a they use this received a massive fairer society, with £87million in extra additional funding opportunity for everyone. funding through the Pupil “We have already to help all our Premium. protected school budgets, children and young introduced the pupil Evidence shows raising the attainment of pupils by premium and expanded people succeed.” the end of primary schools early years education for has a direct impact on the very youngest future exam results. children. Bradford MP, David Ward said: “This additional funding is another “Every child in Bradford should be able boost for schools in Bradford. Liberal to reach their full potential, whatever Democrats are determined that teachers their background. will continue to have the resources they “The pupil premium will provide extra need to give all pupils the best possible money to schools in Bradford, targeted start in life, regardless of their at the children who need it most. background.”

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Dyslexic author gets published A newly-published author, who had to overcome dyslexia to pen his first fantasy novel, is hoping to motivate children across Bradford to speak out if they are struggling in school. Nafees Hussain, from Bradford, has suffered from the developmental reading disorder all his life and constantly struggled throughout his childhood, yet never confessed the problem to his teachers. However, after suffering a fall at work last year and being told to rest for three months, the now 26-year-old decided to put pen to paper one more time in an attempt to ‘conquer his own Everest’. For 12 weeks, the aspiring author typed up more than 75,000 words and finally came up with his first draft by late February. The only thing missing was any punctuation, meaning a further two months worth of work was put in before a copy was eventually submitted to a number of publishers. “I always had an idea in my head for a story and when I suffered a fall at work, I thought I may as well give it a go rather than just sitting around doing nothing,” Nafees explained. “One day I just began typing away at the laptop and just wrote everything that came to my head. “At around April time, I finally submitted it and from there I was just waiting to hear back from anyone. It was a massive accomplishment for me personally to just finish the story whether it would be published or not.” Nafees explained how as time passed by, he began to lose hope that any publisher would be interested in his fantasy fiction, yet just as he was starting to forget about the story, an American company declared their interest. “I received a phone call from ‘AuthorHouse’ in America and they said they had read my story and wanted to help publish it,”

PUBLISHED: Nafees Hussain saw his story ‘The Secret Life of a Training Wizard’ hit the shelves last month as his first book was published

he added. “I couldn’t believe it. The last time I had even spoke about it was in April so to hear something so long after was incredible. “It feels like climbing Mount Everest for me. From struggling with words to actually getting my story published.” Last month Nafees’ story ‘The Secret Life of a Training Wizard’ was officially released. The story follows a young boy, who must decide whether to pursue a career in the mines like his father and brother, or opt to venture into the world of magic. With a host of magical creatures, and a council of dark wizards and witches prevalent, the fantasy story is the first of three parts. Following on from his success, the local writer is now working with schools across the Bradford district and plans to host workshops on the importance of speaking about dyslexia. “I have suffered from dyslexia all my life and in school I regret never speaking about it because I really struggled with words,” he said. “Now that I am older and can look back on my own experiences, I can see how much I would have benefitted from a younger age should I have explained my situation to my teachers. “Hopefully, I can tell children about the importance speaking about any troubles they are having in school and get them involved in creative writing as well.” ‘The Secret Life of a Training Wizard’ is available to purchase now from Amazon and is also available as an eBook.

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A new counter-terrorism bill, which will see any British national who goes abroad to become a foreign fighter refused entry back into the UK, has been passed by Prime Minister David Cameron. In an effort to deal with the number of jihadists currently fighting in countries such as Iraq and Syria, the new ruling will, accord to Cameron, ‘confront the threat at its source’. Airlines who do not comply with Britain’s ‘no-fly’ lists or security screening measures will also be refused access to land in the country. In August, the country’s security threat was raised to its second highest level due to the potential risks of Islamic State fighters returning to the UK from Iraq and Syria. Security analysts say foreign fighters in Iraq and Syria now number in the thousands.

Under the new powers, police are now able to take passports off suspects to stop them travelling out of the country and to stop British nationals returning unless they adhere to the correct security checks. The laws were first suggested back in September yet on Friday, Cameron confirmed they would be introduced ‘shortly’. Addressing the Australian Parliament in Canberra, ahead of the weekend’s G20 meeting of world leaders, Cameron said: “We have to deal with the threat of foreign fighters planning attacks against our people. “But as well as dealing with the consequences of this threat, we also have to address its root cause. And let’s be frank. “It’s not poverty, though of course our nations are united in tackling deprivation wherever it exists.

“It’s not exclusion from the mainstream. Of course we have more to do but we are both multicultural successful where democracies opportunities abound. “No, the root cause of the challenge we face is the extremist narrative. So we must confront this extremism in all its forms. We must ban extremist preachers from our countries. We must root out extremism from our schools, universities and prisons. Cameron also said that the country is working on tackling the ‘new and pressing challenge’ of getting extremist material taken down from the internet. “In the UK we are pushing companies to do more, including strengthening filters, reporting improving mechanisms and being more proactive in taking down this harmful material,” he said. STRICT: David Cameron is enforcing the new laws in an attempt to stop British nationals returning to the country after fighting with jihadists abroad

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Bollywood celebrity hairstylist gives tips on how to maintain and style the perfect beard and moustache this ‘Movember’

AN ASIAN THING: Sporting a moustache or beard come naturally to Asian men as it’s a big part of the culture in India and Pakistan

Muchch nahin to kuch nahin! As the tickling famous saying goes “Muchch nahin… to kuch nahin” (No moustashe… no swagger), Asian men love their facial hair, and what better time than ‘Movember’ to really showcase it? As the best beards take patience, preparation and care, so why not follow this simple guide by celebrity hairstylist Asgar Saboo to help you get the perfect beard.

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There is a time when you first start to grow your beard where the hairs are emerging rather unevenly and you are not left with the most attractive of looks. Asgar recommends the best option would be to use an electric shaver to trim the longer patches of your beard so you are left with an even length across your face. This will slow down the growth of the beard; however it will improve overall appearance throughout the first few weeks.

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Throughout the year, beards have bloomed in popularity. Celebrities including George Clooney, Ben Affleck and Jake Gyllenhall have all showcased various styles of beards. Asgar advises that you make sure your beard compliments the shape of your face before styling it - not everyone can pull off the rugged ‘Tom Hardy’ bearded look! 1. Square - men with square faces should opt for styles that make their faces appear less box-like and more slender. The best style for this facial shape is a light but all-over beard; this will mean you are constantly trimming your beard with your electric shaver to ensure it stays a suitable length. 2. Round - in order to add shape to the face, it is important to ensure the length of the hair on your chin is longer than the sides. Try to avoid bushy sideburns and keep the sides of the beard short. 3. Triangular - men with triangular-shaped faces tend to have very pointed chins. Having a longer, fuller beard will make these faces appear more masculine by adding weight along the jaw line and chin.

of the most beneficial products that you should invest in is clear shaving oil, this will allow you to see what you are shaving and will ensure clean lines around your beard. This will also sooth your skin in the early stages of growth, which Asgar advises will help with itchiness through the first few weeks.

For those of you that have never grown a beard, it is vital to remember to keep it clean. Asgar highly recommends using a finetoothed comb to keep your beard smooth and free from tangles. Don’t forget to use shampoo and conditioner on your beard as its length increases, this will keep it clean and stop the beard smelling like damp hair. One

To neaten your look further, it is important to trim your neckline, upper cheeks and moustache lip. Men will usually trim their beard too much; this will lead to mistakes being made and shaving off the whole beard. Wait at least a month before you begin trimming as you are simply trying to shape the beard, not remove it.

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Restaurant’s ‘cross-county’ flytipping A South Yorkshire restaurant has been handed a hefty fine after a large amount of the company’s rubbish was found dumped on a grass verge in Leeds. Evidence linking the commercial waste to Doncaster Tandoori was found among the five black bags, several framed certificates, a cardboard box and insulated food delivery bag abandoned on Hunslet Moor, Beeston, Leeds. The restaurant’s owner Sabbir Hussain pleaded guilty at Leeds Magistrates Court to fly tipping and breaching his duty of care for the containment and disposal of waste. He was fined £350, and ordered to pay costs of £350 and a victim surcharge of £35. Leeds City Council had received a complaint in February about several bags of commercial waste that had being tipped on the parkland on Burton Row. Papers discovered inside indicated it belonged to Doncaster Tandoori of

“We simply do not tolerate such environmentallydamaging, selfish behaviour and anyone even thinking about it should be warned that we always prosecute fly tippers.”

19-21 Copley Road, Doncaster, DN1 2PE. The council’s investigators found that the ownership of Doncaster Tandoori was complex as the business regularly changed ownership, usually through employees. It was eventually established that it was a limited company whose owner, Sabbir WASTE: Rubbish bags Hussain, lived in Leeds at were found at the site in 21 Camberley Street, Leeds, filled with waste from Beeston. the Doncaster Tandoori restaurant in South Yorkshire The court heard that although Doncaster Tandoori had a waste for cleaner, safer and stronger contract with Doncaster communities, said: “It’s Council the restaurant and incredible to think someone takeaway had allowed could consider it acceptable to rubbish to build up in their just dump their rubbish in public backyard since their bin parkland simply because their was stolen. Hussain bin had gone missing. decided to transport some of the to a litter bin instead. “Added to that, to deliberately Councillor Mark Dobson, Leeds pack up a collection of rotting food waste over to Leeds on his way home to the city and to fly tip it next City Council’s executive member and other commercial waste and

drive it miles across a county border to simply abandon it just beggars belief. “We simply do not tolerate such environmentally-damaging, selfish behaviour and anyone even thinking about it should be warned that we always prosecute fly tippers.”

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Major player in the dining scene scoops top restaurant award Aagrah Leeds City has won the top curry crown for the Best Indian Establishment at the Food Awards England & Wales 2014, which was held in Manchester earlier this week. The restaurant is part of the Aagrah Restaurant Group which has 15 branches across the Yorkshire region. Receiving the award at the inaugural ceremony, Director of the branch, Mr Rahman said: “We must thank our customers and our staff, their loyalty, dedication and commitment has helped us achieve this national award.” The imposing restaurant, based in the heart of Leeds, is on the ground floor of the BBC building. Never one to take success and a good reputation for granted, Aagrah’s Managing Director, Mohammed Aslam MBE is on an ongoing culinary journey to develop and innovate. The hugely popular restaurant decor is plush but with a 21st century twist. The

colour scheme is dark, dominated by blacks and browns and the lighting muted. Aagrah Leeds City is a high-end restaurant offering amazing value dining with great service. The Inaugural Food Awards England and Wales was held at the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel and was attended by hundreds of restaurateurs and food establishment owners from across the country. Following the footsteps of their Scottish counterparts, The Food Awards England and Wales celebrated and rewarded the very best in English food hospitality, the servers, the specialists and suppliers. Voted for by the English public, The Food Awards are designed to recognise the efforts of England’s Restaurants, Takeaways, Pub food, Hotel food, Cafes and Bistros, as well as shining the spotlight on the wonderful local producers who provide their delicious ingredients.

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Satnam heads to the skies for charity

JUMP: Satnam jumped from thousands of feet in the sky last weekend as he completed his skydive for Kirkwood Hospice

Going down A brave fundraiser from Huddersfield took to the skies last weekend as he conquered his fear of heights, embarking on a 15,000ft plunge for charity. 39-year-old Satnam Singh decided to undertake the fundraising mission of parachuting out of a plane in hope of raising money for Kirkwood Hospice. The local charity had cared for the father-of-two’s aunt during her final days and Satnam said he had wanted to give something back to a ‘very worthwhile cause’. So, after his initial ‘jump-date’ was postponed at the start of the month, the fundraiser headed out for his skydive on Sunday 9th November, to finally undertake the daredevil drop. After spending more than four hours on the ground, watching fellow fundraisers take the leap of faith, it was finally time for Satnam to fulfil his jump after a short briefing. “I was obviously a bit nervous at first but after seeing other people do the skydive it helped reassure me that everything was going to be fine,” he said. “I remember glancing over the edge before the drop and the instructor told me to just put my hands on the harness and then we were off. “It was actually very exciting and once we were off, I really enjoyed it.” He added: “It was a really clear

READY: After waiting more than four hours for his jump, the time finally arrived at 4pm

day as well, so when I was on my way down the scenery was incredible. I could see the Humber Bridge and River Humber, even if they did look tiny from the sky.” In total, Satnam raised more than £3,000 through fundraising, with a large contribution from his work, the Marsh-based Mann and Associates. With donations still coming in, the local consultant added that he would like to see people follow in his footsteps and help raise vital funds for the charity, in any way they can. “This was a great experience for me and hopefully it will inspire other people to do similar initiatives as well in the future,” he added. “Thank you to everyone who helped me pass the £3,000 mark,

it is really appreciated and I will be keeping my feet on the ground now until Christmas.” Kirkwood Hospice fundraiser Dawn Walker also thanked Satnam for his fundraising efforts which are vital in helping to fund the hopsice’s day-to-day running costs. She said: “We really appreciate Satnam getting behind our Make a Difference Day campaign. “He has raised a fantastic amount for the Hospice already and is still fundraising. The fact that he is facing his biggest fear makes his efforts even more special. “Without the wonderful support of people like Satnam, we simply couldn’t continue to provide our services for the people of Kirklees.”

If you would like to sponsor Satnam please visit his donations page at www.justgiving.co.uk/satnam-singh1/

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Glitz and Glamour evening sees Give A Gift fundraising initiative handover £28,000 to Yorkshire charities Yorkshire’s women came together on Saturday 8th November in order to raise funds for Leeds Children’s Heart Surgery Fund and Martin House Hospice – two charities working with terminally ill children and those born with serious heart defects. The sell-out event was organised by volunteers, as part of the Give a Gift Initiative. The initiative was set up last year by a group of local individuals and organisations who recognised the need for the Muslim community to play a wider role within mainstream society. The night saw over 300 people attend the Aagrah Midpoint Suite, Bradford, for a four-course meal and an evening of entertainment including a fashion show and an auction in aid of the two charities. Doctors and staff who work with children also attended to show their support while local women, including; the CEO’s of the two charities - Sharon Cheng and Angela Monoghan, took to the catwalk. One of the organisers, Rifhat Malik said: “We chose these two charities for

the Give a Gift Initiative because of the incredible work they undertake with seriously ill children which is something close to all of our hearts. “Many people from the South Asian community do not realise the scale of the support they provide to people within our community and this is our way of giving something back.” The fashion show was the last of six fundraising events over the year including a 5k charity run and a Zumbathon, all of which have helped exceed the £25,000 target set. Rifhat added: “It’s been a brilliant effort by so many of the Give a Gift team who have been working tirelessly for weeks to bring this event together. “We hope that the money raised will help them to continue to purchase

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“We hope that the money raised will help them to continue to purchase revolutionary equipment, provide family support, and continue their great work with children affected by congenital heart disease and life threatening illness.”

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Employment rate for people from black and minority ethnic background highest on record Employment for people from black and ethnic minority backgrounds has reached a record high with unemployment falling across all ethnic groups, according to new official statistics. The figures published by the Office for National Statistics show that there are 166,000 more people from BME backgrounds in work compared to this time last year, bringing the total number to a record high of more than 3 million. The employment rate has also hit a new record high of 62.5%, a 2.3 percentage point rise over the last year. Thanks to a range of government schemes designed to help people into jobs, more than 50,000 opportunities have already been taken up by people from BME backgrounds. These include schemes that offer work experience, employer-led placements, or help starting up a new business – however Ministers and advisers recognise that a gap still remains compared with the rest of the population, which is why Jobcentres will continue to deliver tailored support specific to local communities. Unemployment has fallen across all ethnic groups, including people from a Black, African and Caribbean background as well as those from a Chinese, Pakistani and Mixed backgrounds. The Prime Minister said: “I warmly welcome these latest figures showing record employment rates for people of black and minority ethnic heritage. And along with reductions in the number of young people not in training, education or employment, this

shows our long-term economic plan is delivering for people of all backgrounds and ages. “Over 160,000 more black and minority ethnic people are in work today compared to this time last year, with more than 50,000 opportunities being taken up on government-backed employment and training schemes designed to help people into jobs. “Alongside this our enterprise scheme has helped budding entrepreneurs from black and minority ethnic backgrounds set up over 6,000 new businesses - this is not just great news for those individuals and their families, but it’s great for businesses and the economy too. “That is why this government is committed to go further still and make sure barriers are lifted and opportunities are opened to people of all backgrounds. This is how we will truly ensure we have a brighter and more secure economic future.” Minister for Employment Esther McVey said: “We’ve seen record numbers of people share in the improving jobs market as the economy

continues to grow – and this includes people from all backgrounds and all regions across the country. “More and more people are having their lives transformed by moving into work and having the security of a regular wage. From government schemes that give people the skills and experience they need, through to help setting up in business, we’re working hard to ensure that everyone is a step closer to the job that could change their life. “We know there is more to do to ensure people from black and ethnic minority backgrounds have the same opportunities as everyone else, which is why we will continue to follow our long-term economic plan to help businesses to create the jobs that people need. “We also know how important role models are – especially for young jobseekers or budding entrepreneurs, and we’d encourage more successful business leaders to step forward and work with us to pass on their knowledge and experience to the next generation.”

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employment rate seen for this group since 2010. · People from a Chinese background have seen an increase in employment rate of nearly 6 percentage points on

Literature prize shortlist to be announced The shortlist for a literature awards ceremony which carries a commitment to promoting South Asian writing globally and one which has developed creative partnerships with various institutions, such as the London School of Economics and Political Science, the Frankfurt Book Fair and the Jaipur Literature Festival, is soon to be announced. On Thursday 27th November 2014, co-founders (also mother and son), Mrs. Surina Narula MBE and Mr. Manhad Narula will disclose those who’ve made the much-talented shortlist for the fifth annual DSC Prize for South Asian Literature at The Shaw Library in London. The ceremony will be attended by authors, publishers, London’s literati and an array of public figures associated with the South Asian diaspora. Since its inception in 2010, the DSC Prize has significantly impacted and drawn the focus of the world towards South Asian literature and the authors writing about this region. A coveted prize of US $50,000 is presented to one author from

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National Counter Terrorism Awareness Week Police urge public to be in ‘best position’ when confronted by extremism

CAMPAIGN: Assistant Chief Constable Geoff Dodd is backing the awareness week across Yorkshire

West Yorkshire Police is supporting a national police campaign, designed to make it harder for terrorists to attack the UK. This week sees the launch of Counter Terrorism National Awareness Week, which will run from 24th through to 30th November. During this week, police and partner agencies will work together to deliver activity and events across the country, to increase vigilance amongst the general public, business and transport community. Activity will focus on five key areas, where simple measures and an increased understanding could help to prevent an act of terrorism. Each day will feature a different theme: crowded places, transport hubs, preventing violent extremism, terrorist financing and the tools terrorists need to operate. In West Yorkshire, each theme will be supported by different engagement activity, ranging from security briefings for sports venues, retailers, leisure parks and

transport operators, to the delivery of public advice in community venues, universities and shopping centres. Targeted police operations will also take place at key sites across the force area in an effort to disrupt terrorist activity, or criminal efforts which may help to fund or support terrorist objectives.

business community have a particularly important role to play when it comes to recognising suspicious activity and reporting it to police. “Those who work in, or visit, crowded places are often best placed to recognise the early signs that something is wrong. We want them to know what to do if they

“In August the threat to the UK from International Terrorism was increased to Severe. While there is currently no specific intelligence of an attack on the UK, it is vital we ensure we are in the best possible position to prevent and detect any potential terrorist threats.” Assistant Chief Constable Geoff Dodd said: “In August the threat to the UK from International Terrorism was increased to Severe. While there is currently no specific intelligence of an attack on the UK, it is vital we ensure we are in the best possible position to prevent and detect any potential terrorist threats. “Members of the public and the

suspect something is out of the ordinary and how they can help to protect themselves and others. “By working together we can make it harder for terrorists to operate in the UK. Through increased awareness and vigilance we can reduce their opportunities and disrupt their activities to better protect our communities, our businesses and industry.”

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Welcome to Birkby in Focus. An in-depth look at one of Huddersfield’s most loved suburbs providing you with all the services you could ever need, and more. From business editorials, to news stories and upcoming events, this special Asian Express

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pullout has been developed to highlight one of Huddersfield’s most loved secrets and to share it with the people of Yorkshire. A beauty salon which has got all the rights cuts, a sweet centre tasty enough for all meals, and a supermarket with shelves

stocked high yet prices kept low, are just some of the welcoming businesses you can encounter in the busy streets. So take a seat, put your feet up and see why Birkby is the number one shopping destination you need this winter.

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Welcome to Birkby... Birkby is a large suburb in Kirklees, located close to Huddersfield town centre with an array of independent shops making it a much loved area for residents from the town and nearby cities. With a population of 6,700, it is one the largest areas in the Greenhead ward, alongside neighbouring suburbs Edgerton, Fartown, Hillhouse, Marsh and Paddock. Despite Greenhead being the smallest ward in size, out of Huddersfield’s eight wards, it is

the most populated with a large residence coming from members of the South Asian communities. The main primary school in Birkby is the aptly named ‘Birkby Junior School’ which was recognised as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features during its latest Ofsted report. The large multi-cultural junior school is headed by Mrs Susan Davis who says the establishment celebrates the rich and diverse backgrounds of all their pupils.

A number of mosques can also be found across Birkby, alongside a single Buddhist centre and two Church of England chapels, highlighting a diverse community. Norman Park, a small park with a play area and war memorial, which commemorates those who died in the First World War, is also prevalent in the area. Dozens of independents traders operate out of the area helping to establish the community as a small thriving suburb on the outskirts of the town centre.

Cllr Mohan Sokhal currently represents the Greenhead Ward which Birkby falls in. As a former Lord Mayor of Huddersfield he has travelled all across the town and explained what was so great about the little area known as Birkby.

“Birkby is a lovely village with tons of shops and restaurants making it a place where you can find anything and everything you need. We have it all here, from a barbers to a travel agents, a number of schools and mosques as well, and of course the well known ‘Blacker Road Shopping Centre’. “In the past, an old engineering company called Hopkinson’s used to employ between three-and-four-thousand people here until they moved out of the area towards Elland. “Many of the same buildings still remain here from them Victorian times, and Birkby is a conservative area which keeps the history here. “Now, this is a thriving community reliant on small businesses, many of them Asian, which cater for the need of everyone living here, which includes people from all races and backgrounds. “Unlike in the town centre, you will not see any empty shops here because it is always busy. “Just two miles from the town centre, Birkby has a lot to offer and is a great place to visit for everyone.” Cllr Mohan Sokhal, Labour Councillor for Greenhead Ward

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People power Thousands raised for charity Huddersfield’s BMI Hospital, joined more than 50 other BMI healthcare establishments last month, coming together to enjoy coffee and cake in support of Macmillan Cancer Support’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning event. The hospital group’s coffee morning

brought together patients, doctors, nurses and the entire hospital teams across 52 of its hospitals, health facilities and corporate site to raise £11,946. Today, more and more people are living with cancer in their daily lives and in the UK the figure is set to double from more than two-million in 2010, to

four-million by 2030. Macmillan Cancer Support helps to raise money to make sure no one has to face cancer alone, from the moment they are diagnosed, through treatment and beyond. Susan Nash, Macmillan Nurse at BMI Healthcare Specialist commented: “The support Macmillan gives to people living with cancer is absolutely vital. “That’s why these coffee mornings are so important and why the team at BMI Healthcare are always so proactive at getting involved. “From first-hand experience we know how Macmillan makes a positive difference to the patients and families they support. We hope that our support this year will go towards Macmillan having a record breaking year.” Nichola Evans, Group Director of Cancer Services at BMI Healthcare also spoke of how close the cause was for hospital staff. She added: “We are proud to support Macmillan Cancer Support by participating in their World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. It’s a great opportunity for staff, patients and visitors to get behind this charity. We can all be touched by cancer in some way and at some point in our lives and that is why BMI Healthcare are proud to be raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.”

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Save Grimescar Valley

Birkby’s nearby valley, the Grimescar Valley, has seen quite a substantial amount of interest in recent years after property developers planned to build on the area’s greenbelt and other green-space. However, after initial plans were unsuccessful in 2011, in part due to the forming of the ‘Save Grimescar Valley Action Group’, a new bid has now been put forward in 2014. An application to see 190 new homes developed in the area has been submitted to Kirklees Council by Thornhill Estates on land designated as Provisional Open Land. Hundreds of people have turned out previously to highlight their concerns of such action and similar sights were seen last month when more than 150 people packed into a Lindley church. Colne Valley MP Jason McCartney, who chaired the meeting at Lindley Methodist Church, said he was delighted at the turn-out. He said: “This is the last bit of green space that is separating

Kirklees and Calderdale. “It is a rare little piece of tranquillity and greenery in this part of West Yorkshire and this may well be our last stand. The schools are massively oversubscribed and every September I have parents coming to see me to about problems getting their children in. Halifax Road and New Hey Road are choc-a-bloc. “People have come out in on a dark Thursday evening to show how much they care about what is happening. “Hundreds of objections have gone in and I am doing what I can behind the scenes to get this development stopped.” Residents had until Friday 21st November to voice any concerns to the council.

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ince Birkby’s Beauty For You was taken over by business owner Zakra, four years ago, the salon has never looked so good. With trained MUAs and hairdressers operating out of the refurbished salon, an array of services have been brought to Huddersfield, the likes of which have never been available before. From their renowned threading techniques to an onsite therapeutic massage room, the Beauty For You team have been striving to achieve their target of giving local residents a pampering experience they will always remember. A sister-store of Bradford’s renowned Cutting Image, the salon has quickly established itself as one of the town’s mostloved and trusted beauty salons. Helping to make every day a ‘good hair day’, Beauty For You now also brings hairdressing to the forefront of its services, with fully qualified hairdressers able to give you the look you most desire. “It has taken a lot of time and effort but we have been able to refurbish this whole building,

from top-to-bottom and now have a hair and beauty salon which Birkby deserves,” owner, Zakra says. “Our team are known for their threading and as good as they are, we do offer more services including hairdressing. “We also have established private settings for clients who don’t wish to be in full view, whilst having treatments or haircuts and we pride ourselves on maintaining a high standard of service to ensure the comfort of all our clients.” Beauty For You also provide a

home-service option whereby a beauty specialist is available for call-outs, perfect for new mothers who struggle to find time to leave the house. Likewise, a trio of hair and make-up artists can be called out to provide a bridal service, perfect for your perfect day.

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What’s on in and around Birkby? Experience something different at the Alternative Market If you are in the Birkby postcode (HD1/HD2) this month then why not visit the Alternative Market for a taste of something very unique indeed. Launched by Kirklees Council, St Peters Gardens will be taken over by young budding entrepreneurs, aged between 13 and 29, who want to showcase their creative products and talents at a very special market. Taking place on Saturday 29th November, from 12noon until 9pm, young people will be running stalls, workshops, busking spots and a performing stage as a wide variety of talents are on show. Taking inspiration from the ‘Teenage Market’, which started in Stockport in 2012, the Alternative Market is aimed at supporting local young people and transforming town centres. The success of the Stockport initiative has led retail guru, Mary Portas, to describe it as being ‘innovative and inspiring’. Stall bookings have already been coming in

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This year's Festival of Light brings an amazing year of free events in Kirklees to a close following on from the fantastic Tour de France and 'Hypervelocity' celebrations. On Saturday 29th November, a special singalong edition of Frozen will take place with characters from the film joining thousands in St George’s Square for the annual celebration. Food and drink, light based art and the usual wacky street theatre will also be on show in November’s last major event. Later in the evening, Huddersfield will welcome in the Final Frontier where Huddersfield band, Sci-Fi Movies’, as music and cinema collide in St Stems, perform to the iconic film ‘A Trip to the George's Square. This is a day to remember so make sure you Moon’. Celebrations close with ‘DJ Yoda goes to the are in town come 29th November.

Get ‘arty’ this month and confirmed young stallholders include Sunshine Button, Final Flourishes, Something Very Quirky, Cool and Creative Design, Sesh, Kezly Beads and Mr B Crafty. For more information as to what will be available on the day, visit the Alternative Market’s facebook page www.facebook.com/AlternativeHudd.

For children who see themselves as a budding artist, or just want to try their hand at painting, an arts and crafts day is set to take place this weekend at Huddersfield Art Gallery. The free family-fun day will take place on Saturday 29th November, continuing from similar successful initiatives already held throughout the past year.

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With a dedicated team of artists on hand to talk you through new and exciting techniques, the day is great fun for everyone, including parents, and is bound to prove to be a popular event. So, be sure to try out something new this weekend with artist-led activities, providing an unusual and interesting diversion to spark the interest of both parents and children alike. Telephone 01484 221 964 for more information.

o serve up a memorable dish, which will leave diners wanting more and more, the meat or poultry produce used has to be the best and with Imaan Halal Meat, you can be assured of just that. Operating for well over ten years from the heart of Birkby, the family business is famed for its extensive range of HMBapproved produce - You name it, and Imaan Halal Meats provide it. The Outstanding butchers can provide the perfect ingredients for your evening dinner and add that special touch which can help an average meal turn into an amazing one. It is a fact that not everybody knows the best cuts of meat or what kind of poultry should be served with each dish. At Imaan Halal Meats, not only are friendly staff on hand to offer advice on the correct choices of meat and ways to cook it, but they can also ensure that what you prepare is the best it can be, providing serving suggestions to all who ask. Only reputable suppliers are

used in the sourcing of HMBapproved meat with the butchers officially recognised by the authoritative body as providing only halal meats. With a food hygiene rating of five stars (out of five), the site has even been praised by assessors for its cleanliness, to coincide with the five-star products. Of course it isn’t only individuals and families who purchase meat and poultry, with Imaan Halal Meats able to cater for much larger groups when needed. Special occasions, such as birthdays, weddings or just family gatherings can all be catered for by the butchers, with discounted rates available for bulk purchases. Religious orders are also available when applicable, so Qurbani and Hakika can be picked up in store, with the customer safe in the knowledge that they are receiving religious-abiding produce. For the widest range of meat and poultry around, Imaan Halal Meats is the number one choice for food lovers.

With a food hygiene rating of five stars (out of five), the site has even been praised by assessors for its cleanliness, to coincide with the five-star products.

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Christmas Craft weekend

Step back in time at the Victorian Market

Christmas past meets with Christmas present at Red House Museum in Gomersal for the upcoming festive season. While the house will be full of the sights and sounds of a Regency Christmas, its barn and cart sheds will be bulging with Christmas goodies to buy. The house and staff will be decorated as it would have been in the 1830s and visitors will have the opportunity to admire this over a complimentary glass of mulled wine. Staff will be hard at work in the kitchen preparing period festive food and the Friends of Red House will be

demonstrating how to make traditional Christmas wreaths which will be available to buy at £2 each. For children, there will be Christmas craft activities and, for a small charge, they will be able to have a ‘lucky dip’ in the bran tub full of gifts. Completing the festive atmosphere will be music on the balcony, featuring the Oakenshaw Community Choir on Saturday afternoon and the Halifax Gilbert and Sullivan Society on Sunday. Admission charges to the house are £2.50 adult, £1 child and £6 for families.

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Warm up this winter with a freshly made hot sandwich as you explore a special Victorian Market arriving in Huddersfield next month. Organised by the Friends of Beaumont Park, an array of stalls will arrive on site on 13th December with an array of activities and crafts for visitors to browse around. Relax with some delicious food or join in the fun and book a stall of your own by contacting Liz Farmer on 07850 248206. With all produce sold on the day appropriate to the theme of the Market, prospective stallholders are strongly encouraged to attend in Victorian costume to contribute to the very special atmosphere of the event. For an exciting day which the whole family will remember, head down to Beaumont Park on the Saturday for a day of unique, antique market fun.

Sing and dance with local academy With a cast of students from the age of just three years, Katie Philpot School of Dance will be taking visitors on an exciting song and dance extravaganza later this month, in a tribute to the world's most famous artists and well known musicals. Enjoy the classics from Fred Astaire through to modern day artists such as Leona Lewis and Tinie Tempah as a special event known as ‘Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance’ arrives

at Lawrence Batley Theatre on 13th December. Sing along with the songs from famed musicals, such as Cats, South Pacific, 42nd Street and Singing in the Rain, whilst enjoying performances from one of Huddersfield’s top performing clubs. Expect a show packed with lively dance routines, colourful costumes, and toe-tapping music with songs for all to enjoy.

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Offering all core design services – such as traditional architectural design, alongside other services such as interior design, landscape design and more – the practice’s designers are passionate about creating beautiful designs and do not strive to produce anything that is just acceptable or ‘will-do’. Whether it is a small residential extension or a new

home, IQ Architecture & Design always put 100% into everything they produce as though it were being designed for their own staff to live and work in. You will never receive a first design – you will always receive the best design. The practice’s portfolio encompasses projects ranging from residential new build and renovation to hotels, restaurants

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value from £50,000.00 through to £15 million. For many individuals, working with an architectural practice is a new experience and to this end IQ Architecture & Design regard design as a two way process between you as the client and themselves as professionals. We will work closely with you to develop your scheme to a point where we can refine the design with our associated consultants, always with the goal of delivering exciting, enriching architecture. IQ Architecture & Design Principle Partners, Ahmad Iqbal and Asim Iqbal, are always keen to donate their time, experience, expertise and creativity to a worthy cause. Explaining further about their charity work, the pair said: “If you’ve got a proposal you’d like to discuss with us, we’re good listeners. “Our past clients have included CARE – An international charity who believes that everyone has the right to basic education. “We are driven by a desire to help underprivileged people in our community, with members of IQ Architecture & Design volunteering for a number of local charities.”

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Birkby’s darkest day 12 years ago, the suburb of Birkby was shook by a tragic crime after an arson attack killed eight members of the same family, including a sixmonth-old baby, in their home. Mohammed Ateeq-ur-Rehman, his sister Nafeesa Aziz and her five daughters - Tayyaba Bootall, 13, Rabiah Bootall, 10, Ateeqa Nawaz, six, Aneesa Nawaz, two, and six-month-old Najeeba Nawaz - all tragically died in the blaze, whilst the children’s grandmother, Zaib-u-Nisi, 54, sadly died a week later in hospital. Such a tragedy is always likely

to impact a community, especially one as close-knit as Birkby, and this was clear when thousands of mourners turned out for a touching multi-faith ceremony shortly after the family’s deaths. Racial and religious harmony was seen between all mourners on a sad day for Birkby at the McAlpine Stadium. A family’s relative, Jalil Karim, choked back tears as he spoke of his grief in an opening address. “The tragedy has destroyed our family and brought with it a legacy, which will no doubt stay with us for the rest of our lives,” he said.

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Family live on in memory of residents

In another moving tribute, family friend Councillor Mehboob Khan, called on people to live in peace and harmony. “In a single horrific event five sisters, their mother, uncle and grandmother were taken away forever,” he said. “But their memories and goodness will be everlasting. We shall never forget them. The outpouring of grief and absolute support from all quarters has been very touching. “People from many different backgrounds, varying beliefs and races have united together to support the Chishti family to help

them through these troubled days.” The Bishop of Wakefield, the Rt Rev Nigel McCulloch, added: “We come from different creeds, from different faiths, but we are united today in common grief. “If we are to live together in this world then love must triumph over hatred. “The terrible tragedy which came upon one family, who we are here to support today, was a tragedy brought about by hatred. “It is my hope that being here together today will bind each one of us in the common cause of peace and love and never violence and hatred.” Three people were arrested for the crime whilst a fourth, Shahid Mohammed, fled while on bail. The gang had smashed a downstairs window, poured petrol into the home, including the letterbox, and ran when they turned the terrace home, on Osborne Road, into an inferno.

Super prices, Super products, Supersave A

s time passes by, businesses may come and go, yet one familiar face in Birkby has certainly made the town its home, after celebrating 22 years of service earlier this year. Khadim Supersave, on Blacker Road, has been providing everything a customer could want, from food and drink to household goods and everything in between, since 1992. The expansive Asian supermarket has welcomed in customers from across the country with their low, low prices helping them to not only compete but also beat major supermarkets on the prices of much-loved, homefavourite brands. Fresh fruit and vegetables are brought in everyday and provided seven days a week, so you can always be sure the ingredients you need for that perfect curry are just a short trip away. Meanwhile an onsite halal butchers, providing fresh cuts of meat every day, also allows you to pick up every ingredient you need in just one stop. Managing Director, Tariq Ali, wanted to express his gratitude for every person who has ever visited Khadim Supersave and helped the store survive through hard times.

He said: “I just want to say thank you to all our customers who continue to make us feel so welcome and comfortable in Huddersfield. “We have had people travel from all across the North of England to shop at our stores, helping to keep our family business alive and well despite problems in the economic climate. “We pride ourselves on building up customer relationships and everyone who sets foot in our store is treated as a valued person, not just another number, like at some other major supermarkets.” Open seven days a week, Khadim Supersave also offers a wide array of Asian products, many of which are not available anywhere else in the town. All of which, of course, is available yet again at the most competitive prices possible. So, why not join the Supersave family today, and head down to the site to see how much you could be saving.

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Access all areas

Going round in circles

One-way traffic

In September 2009, a development was finally completed in Birkby which saw Blacker Road turned into a one-way system. After a long period of design proposals, the new ruling was installed in an attempt to make traffic run smoother through the suburb’s most congested street. Former Kirklees Council leader, Cllr Mehboob Khan, said the plans had been initially suggested by local businesses. “For five years businesses on Blacker Road have been pleading with the council to introduce a one-way system on the road because they say it’s the most congested road in Huddersfield,” he said. However, concerns were soon raised by these same businesses as the only way to access the street was by taking a large detour through Halifax Old Road. These problems were addressed by

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Kirklees council who made Filbert Street, a road just metres away from Blacker Road, accessible, turning the area into an easy to use loop system. Shops can now, once again, be easily accessed by all customers as Birkby continues to offer up a range of services from one of Huddersfield’s busiest streets.

As Birkby continues to attempt to draw in new custom from further afield, access to the suburb could soon be made easier, and safer, after plans for two new roundabouts were granted. An area on Birkby Hall Road would be overhauled with a new design plan, welcoming in two mini-roundabouts, moving the pedestrian crossing at the junction with Wheathouse Road and Grimescar Avenue, and add double yellow lines to deter parking near the junction. Following a string of accidents in recent years, the proposals were put forward by Kirklees Council’s Highways Safety officers in an attempt to make the area more driver-friendly – an act which would also help boost tourism in the area. The council says the proposal is ‘intended to reduce both the current level of accidents at the junction and the average speeds of traffic using it, thereby enhancing road safety in the area’. However, some local residents have also shown their objections to

the plan, with a small petition, signed by 26 people, highlighting some disagreements to the development. Residents, Mr and Mrs Batten, submitted a petition which was later dismissed by Kirklees Council officials. In a letter the couple had argued: “It is accepted that the junction has had a number of accidents in the past and the casual issues have been

discussed with local ward councillors. “To residents’ surprise, trafficcalming measures were installed along the upper and lower stretches of Birkby Hall Road far away from the junction which consequently had no effect on the traffic situation where the accidents have occurred.” Traffic Regulation Orders were given by Cabinet members for work to begin.

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jewellery, and at the Birkbybased Sona Jewellers, you are bound to find that perfect bespoke design that will make your big day, truly perfect. Since 2002, the family-run business has been helping couple’s dreams become reality, providing the finest 22-carat and 24-carat products, from earrings, to bracelets and the finest modern, Kundan and Rajasthan jewellery. Specialists in bespoke designs, brides are able to call in to the Yorkshire jewellers and view an array of jewellery displayed in the newly refurbished showroom. If nothing catches the eye, there is no need to worry. Clients can sit with the Sona designers to set a specification of what they most desire for their wedding day. With family budgets taken into account, the Sona team will then craft a perfect, eye-

catching piece of unique gold jewellery, in any carat, which will be safely stored away for your big day. Having seen so many happy couples walk through their doors, owner, Kamran Jawaid, explained why he cherished his relationship with every customer who uses Sona Jewellers. “Over the past 13 years, we have helped create hundreds of pieces of bespoke jewellery,” he explained. “It is our aim to always give the customer exactly what they want and because of this, we have been able to build up some amazing relationships with people over the years. “Now we are seeing brides travel from across the country to see us, because their family member or friend has recommended our services. For me personally, this is so rewarding because it is due to word-of-mouth that we have been able to establish such a great reputation even further afield than just Huddersfield.” Whether you want to give that special person a gift to cherish, treat yourself to a new piece of jewellery, or are preparing for a special day, Sona Jeweller is the family jeweller you can trust.

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Exploring history

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Through the Ages fair in Birkby

Two enthusiastic re-enactors headed to Birkby last weekend as local residents took a step back into times gone by, with pirates and Persians seen at Birkby Rose Cricket Club. Michael Kay and Mel McKinlay run the SellSword Entertainment reenactment company which specialise in bringing historical figures back into the present day with their Through the Ages fair. Three different time periods from the past were seen last weekend as the Persian, pirate and Medieval times arrived in Birkby with visitors getting the chance to experience what it was like to live in times gone by. The weekend’s entertainment featured several acts including Eran Ud Turan, which re-enacts scenes from Persia, Central Asia and India from the third to eighth century. The broad scope of the group encompasses a large geographic area, ranging from the Levant in the

west, India in the south, and as far east as China and Korea, under the title ‘The End of Antiquity’. On Saturday and Sunday, martial arts and cookery from the middle ages were on show via Clarence Household, before Amy Wallace, of Feathers and Flight Historical Falconry showed off her skills with the hawks. Lord Mayor of Huddersfield, Cllr Ken Smith, was onsite and armed with a crossbow as the live target archery proved a big hit with visitors. Believed to be the only legal

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Indulge yourself at

Cafe Indulgence

inding healthy food which isn’t only good for you but also leaves a memorable taste making you want more and more is not the easiest thing to do. Yet, one restaurant and takeaway in birkby has developed a menu so delicious that you will want to dine-out every day. Cafe Indulgence was set up three years ago by a pair of local food enthusiasts who wanted to give Birkby a taste of something it had never experienced before. Taking grilled food to a whole new level, the eatery has become a favourite for all sorts of customers, from families to business people on the move. Using only 100% halal meats, Cafe Indulgence’s cheeseburgers have become somewhat renowned across Huddersfield for their succulent tastes. The finest cuts of beef are slowly grilled to ensure all the

entertainment whereby contestants can shoot at a live human target, the ‘Shoot a Knight’ event brought many people’s hidden talents to the forefront as they took aim at the unlucky knight, Paul Whitehead. The event also featured Time Wanderers who play historical figures from the Golden Age of Piracy. SellSword operate educational reenactment fairs across the North of England. The next Through the Ages fair takes place at Greenhead Park in June with more details to be made available closer to the event.

rich tastes are locked in, with secret marinades added to give the final burger that extra bit of finger-licking goodness, which is not only good for you, but enjoyable too. Likewise, halal poultry is sourced from local butchers and dressed in homemade piri piri sauces before it is once again grilled to a perfect texture and taste which people of all ages will enjoy. For vegetarians, an array of options are also available including freshly made pizzas, with 100% mozzarella, which are baked in the oven and made to order. After all this, you may be thinking, there would be no room for dessert but a quick glimpse at the handmade treats could easily change your mind. Whether it is a slice of soft cake, or a tasty milkshake, ideal to enjoy in the restaurant or on the move, there is something that will tantalise your taste buds. The team behind Cafe Indulgence may be busy at the forefront of the grilled food scene yet that has not taken their attention away from helping the local community, sponsoring both a local girl’s school and youth football side. For three years now, the eatery has been striving to give Huddersfield the grilled food ‘it deserves’, and there is no better way of seeing if they are achieving this target than by calling in for a meal which you are bound to never forget.

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Birkby’s community spirit

Leading by example

Fallen soldiers remembered in Birkby

Birkby is represented by numerous different faith groups, and has a community made up of people from all backgrounds and walks of life. However, every year, the residents continue to show how strong they are as a collective unit as Remembrance Sunday arrives on the calendar and those who lost their lives in the two World Wars are remembered. A war memorial is proudly displayed in the area’s main park, adjoining to nearby Fartown, surrounded by Norman Road, Halifax Old Road and Birkby Hall Road. The period commemorated is 1914 to 1918 with more than one-hundred soldiers named on the remembrance plaques attached to the monument. Unveiled on Saturday 2nd April 1921 by the highly-decorated General Sir Ian Hamilton, the

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monument is often the scene of poppy reefs in November, with different religions paying their respects at the site. An unnamed soldier on a plinth stands alone at the top, with the design completed by Messer’s. Hart, Son, Peard a & Co Limited in Birmingham at a contract price of £1,370.00 There is an actual copy of the original programme detailing the events at the unveiling ceremony in Tolson Museum, Wakefield Road, Dalton, Huddersfield in the Ephemere Collection.

Staff members at Kirklees Council have been busy taking part in discos, raffles, tea parties and even golf tournaments this past year, all in an effort to raise as much money as possible for a host of worthy causes. The Streetscene and Housing charity team have managed to raise a huge £10,940 for various charities in just the last four years. A large amount of this has been donated to the Mark Dobson foundation ‘Grass Roots Football’, as well as other excellent causes including The Pakistan Flood Relief fund and Red Nose Day. The council has also donated a grand total of £26,940 in the past 14 years, made possible through a combined effort from the Streetscene and Housing, and Highway

Management charity teams. Karen North, Senior Technical Officer from the Streetscene and Housing department said: “We have had a huge amount of fun organising our fundraising events in the last four years, the Christmas events, Easter raffle, Alice in Wonderland tea party, and most recently the Halloween disco and bun sale have been hugely successful, not forgetting the generous staff donations. “The four previous mayors have chosen some fantastic charities and we would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us over the past years. Every donation and effort has been appreciated and we would not have been able to raise that amount of money without everyone’s support.”

New Sanam Sweet Centre

or a traditional taste of the South Asian continent, there is no better place to visit than Birkby’s very own New Sanam Sweet Centre. Set up in 1997, the family-owned business has been making its own Asian treats for almost two decades now, from sweets to curries and everything in between. Baking up every item on their personalised menu onsite, before serving it up freshly every day, New Sanam Sweet Centre really is the perfect place for a taste of some classic homely food. Freshly prepared samosas, kebabs and pakoras can be picked up, all packed with flavoursome spices, and enjoyed in-store or taken away, perfect for all occasions. Manzoor Hussain is the manager of the sweet centre and has been working in the industry all his life, previously running a store in Rochdale before moving to West Yorkshire in 1997. He explained how, by making their own produce daily, the store set itself apart from other businesses and major retailers. “Since day one we have been making and selling our food the same traditional way and it has helped us become a familiar face in the local community,” Manzoor said. “I know the names of my customers and they know me because we have been here so long. We take pride in everything we

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make here because it is all New Sanam Sweet Centre original products.” Manzoor is also very active in the community, dealing with the Pakistani Consulate, based in Bradford, on behalf of the people of Birkby. His passion for helping people in

the local area is not only reflected in the businesses ethics, which puts customer satisfaction at the top of its list, but also in the quality of products served. Call in today to sample some delicious flavours and become another valued customer at the New Sanam Sweet Centre.

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A passion for Taekwondo Martial Arts for all

One of Birkby’s most popular, if not the single most popular, sport may surprise some readers. As football and cricket continue to dominate the majority of towns and villages across the country, it is the Korean martial-art form of Taekwondo that has got the Birkby locals on their feet and into fighting shape. Local club, Premier Taekwondo, in particular has been showcasing some amazing talents in recent years, currently boasting more than 500 members, with the youngest participants starting at just three-yearsold right through to 63. A passion from people to take up the sport, which proved so popular at the London 2012 Olympics, has really excelled in the area of Birkby with the suburb, despite being small in comparison to other places, now laying claim to the largest single site club

within British Taekwondo. The non-profit club provide a wide variety of lessons from beginners to advanced qualifications. A total of 56 martial artists have achieved their black belts whilst training at Premier’s facilities, whilst the youngest children are involved in the Lil Dragons classes. Taekwondo is not only a sport which

people undertake to achieve belts, medals and trophies, with more and more individuals opting to give it a go in an attempt to just get fit or lose weight. Of course, for those who do want to chase down the accolades, Premier Taekwondo certainly has the reputation to draw in all aspiring athletes. Six British Champions have

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Platinum Lettings Property management and insurance services hether you are a prospective tenant looking to move into a new property or a landlord wanting to rent out an existing site, Platinum Lettings is the only property management service you need. With a team of experienced professionals lending their watchful eye to every home in their Huddersfield, Halifax and Brighouse portfolio, you can rest assured that you are in the best hands when dealing with all things ‘property’. Famed for a quick turnaround, the agency are able to get tenants into homes fast, whilst private investors are just a phone call away for homeowners looking to sell their house for cash. If the rare occurrence does happen, and your property is not let within four weeks, there will be no fee charged for its listing with Platinum Lettings. This means that even if a tenant is found after the initial 28-day period, the landlord will not have to spend a penny.

If that wasn’t enough to convince you, Platinum Lettings also have their own full team of maintenance staff, on hand every hour for emergency call outs. Should you need a plumber or electrician, the friendly team aim to offer quick response times and strive to eradicate any problems that same day. Students across Huddersfield have also begun taking advantage of the property management specialists since the new site, directly opposite the University of Huddersfield, was opened. Named ‘Student Living’ the company’s staff are dedicated to ensuring student properties are rented out to young people where they can enjoy a superb lifestyle with the best rooms and living areas. Dozens of properties are available for viewing as Birkby’s busiest residential sales, letting and managing agents continue to expand across Huddersfield. Landlords can also rest assured that their properties are

trained at the gym and with 25 instructors and assistants on hand, you know you will be receiving only the best training. Mostafa Bagherzadea, known as ‘Mosy’, is the founder of the gym and initially set up in Fartown back in 2007. After a rise in demand for the sport from Asian participants in particular, Premier Taekwondo found a

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“It is one of the fastest growing martial arts in the world and my priority when setting up was to get as many people involved as possible. “What I quickly noticed was that there was a large demand for Taekwondo in Birkby and so rather than making the people come to me to train, I decided to move Premier Taekwondo to Birkby where my clients were.” As a fifth dan black belt, Mosy is one of the most qualified

competitors in Taekwondo yet he insists that the sport thrives due to its inclusivity. “Anyone can join in with Taekwondo,” he said. “Our oldest member, for example, is a 63-yearold professor from the local university. When he first came here he had terrible stiffness in his joints and was struggling to lift his leg hardly anywhere off the ground. “Over the four weeks since he started training, he has already shown major improvements and is

much more flexible. His story, as well as others, shows it is never too late to take up the sport, which is open to all ages.” He added: “This is the best job in the world. Like any profession there are of course challenges that must be overcome but this is what I love to do and I could not wish to do anything else.” To find out more information about Premier Taekwondo visit their website at www.premiertaekwondo.org

Head down to Birkby today...

So, if it is a design practice you are looking for, head down to Birkby. If you need a trusted property agent, head down to Birkby. If you require a traditional Asian jewellers with decades of experience, or just want a shopping trip you will not forget, you guessed it, head down to Birkby. By now you have seen just a

small selection of the smiling faces and fantastic services on offer in Huddersfield’s most popular suburb. But don’t think that this is all the place has to offer. To experience what else is waiting for you in the much loved area why not visit Birkby today and see for yourself what all the fuss is about.

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Countering terrorism

English cricketer become’s Pakistan’s livelihood ambassador Young, dynamic English cricketer Moeen Ali has joined the HRH Prince of Wales’ British Asian Trust as its ambassador for its Livelihood campaign in Pakistan. Noted for his penchant for taking wickets and sporting a long, flowing beard, the cricketer will help raise awareness about the campaign aimed at helping thousands of unemployed youth, women and rural poor in Pakistan. Speaking about being the Trust’s ambassador, Ali said: “Though I am born and brought up here in the UK, I have very strong links with the country of my forefathers, Pakistan. “I am passionate about the issues of livelihood, especially that of unemployment amongst the youth, both here and in Pakistan. I am looking forward to raising awareness about this important issue and visit the charities chosen by the Trust to help the unemployed youth, women and rural poor in Pakistan. “ Welcoming Ali on board, Hitan Mehta, Executive Director, British Asian Trust said, “We are delighted to have Moeen Ali as our ambassador. He will add energy and vigour to this important campaign.” Pakistan faces a multitude of challenges - almost a quarter of its population lives below the national poverty line, and some 60 per cent are just above it, economic growth is slow, large parts of its population are underserved by basic services such as education and healthcare. Moreover, continuing political insecurity hampers the government’s ability to effectively tackle poverty issues. Poverty in Pakistan is predominantly a rural problem. While rural people make up two thirds of the population, they account for 80 per cent of the country's poor people. The country is also facing the challenge of creating more jobs and making the urban youth employable. To address the livelihood challenge in Pakistan the Trust, in partnership with Citi Foundation, published a report titled Sustainable Livelihoods: Investing in Pakistan’s Future (click here)[CJ1] . The report not only provides

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The UK government on Monday unveiled tough new measures, including a ban on insurance companies covering the cost of terrorist ransoms, and stripping teenage jihadists of their passports, to counter the growing threat of terrorism. The measures are the part of a new Counter Terrorism and Security Bill to be fast-tracked in Parliament. By introducing the new insurance regulations, the government hopes firms and families will be deterred from paying ransoms if the money cannot be claimed back. According to UK Home Office estimates, Islamic State (IS) has raised 28 million pounds in the past 12 months. While current laws criminalise terrorist financing, the Home Office feels there has been an element of ‘uncertainty’ about whether insurers were prohibited from paying claims made by companies and families who had met ransom demands. “Our position is clear - ransom payments to terrorists are illegal under UK and international law," May said. “Agreeing to meet the demands of barbaric groups like [Islamic State] would only put many more lives at risk.”

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an understanding of the current livelihoods landscape in Pakistan, but also provides guidance and solutions for philanthropists wanting to address this issue by giving. Speaking about the report and the long term impact of the Trust’s work, Mehta, said, “Pakistan finds itself in a unique position. It has the fastest growing population in the region, which offers a great opportunity to spur economic growth, but that is only possible if we are able to support interventions that work within the wider context of leveraging this demographic. “By adding value to Pakistan’s infrastructure we work together to reduce endemic poverty, and begin to make a real impact on reducing that figure of 40 million living on less than $1.25 a day.” Through its livelihood campaign and interventions, the Trust aims to help over thousands of poor in the next two years. To support the campaign, the Trust will be launching the Livelihood Fund to generate £1 million by bringing together individuals, corporates, trusts and foundations that are all passionate about giving to South Asia, and through this collective support interventions that work towards unlocking the potential of the many thousands currently facing unemployment.

Key Stats for Pakistan Almost 20% of Pakistan’s population lives in poverty, with many underserved by basic services such as education and healthcare. There are 40 million people living in such extreme poverty.

The population of 188 million people in 2014 is expected to rise to 270 million by 2050, when Pakistan is expected to become the world’s fifth most populous country. The labour force is currently 60 million people, and is expected to rise to 87 million people by 2030, therefore, an additional 1.7 million jobs are required every year.

Pakistan’s labour market has both demand and supply side problems, as slow economic growth means there are limited jobs, and the labour force is not appropriately skilled or educated.

Britain's anti-EU UKIP party won its second seat in parliament on Friday, defeating Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservatives in a special election six months before what is shaping up to be a closely-fought national vote. Mark Reckless, the candidate for UKIP, the UK Independence Party, was a Conservative lawmaker until he defected in September. He won 16,867 votes or just over 42 percent of the vote in the southeastern English constituency of Rochester and Strood. The Conservative candidate came second with 13,947 votes whilst Labour came third with 6,713 votes. In his acceptance speech, Mr Reckless said: “If we can win here, we can win across the country. If you vote UKIP, you get UKIP. "You hired me again. You remain my boss. Don't let me forget it. “Whichever constituency, whatever your former party allegiance, think of what it would mean to have a bloc of UKIP MPs at Westminster large enough to hold the balance of power.”

British Banker trial adjourned

A court in Hong Kong on Monday adjourned the trial of a 29-year-old British banker charged with killing two women until July because of the length of time needed for prosecutors to prepare their case. Rurik Jutting, who had worked at Bank of America Corp in Hong Kong, was charged earlier this month after police found the bodies of the women in his apartment. One was put inside a suitcase on his balcony, authorities have said. Local media have described the two victims as prostitutes from Indonesia. Jutting had undergone a psychiatric assessment over the past two weeks but his lawyer, Michael Vidler, would not comment on the findings, saying he had not had time to review the reports. Prosecutors said they would need 28 weeks to examine the large amount of exhibits and other evidence. The next hearing would be on July 6, but could be brought forward if needed, judge Bina Chainrai said.

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Rochdale clothing boss jailed for £1.25 million fraud A Rochdale businessman, who pocketed nearly £1.25 million in two VAT repayment frauds, has been jailed for five years. Mubbashir Alam, 39, of Maldon Street in Greater Manchester, set up eight fake clothing companies in a deliberate attempt to claim false VAT repayments. Gemma Caffrey, 33, and Shabana Asim, 45, both also from Rochdale, helped Alam commit the fraud and fronted two of the fake businesses each. The group hijacked other people’s identities to conceal the ownership of many of the companies in an attempt to disguise their own involvement. When HMRC tax inspectors visited Alam’s premises in Rochdale, he tried to avoid arrest by persuading others to pretend to be the owners. The fake companies were described as manufacturing children’s clothing, dealing in large quantities of cloth and yarn and selling sewing machines. Between 2007 and 2010 the six fake companies were:

Symran Concept Ltd, Protec Industries Ltd, Bond Trading, Maple Developments Uk Ltd, Fuzion Textiles and Future Fashions. The two fake companies Alam and Asim used for fraud were S1 Marketing Ltd and Tristian Industries Ltd. They created false invoices to reclaim £140,000 VAT on materials for the fictitious manufacture and sale of clothing.

public revenue” and Caffrey, “whilst not a part of the planning process was an essential cog in the machinery”. HHH Rudland reserved comment on Asim until her sentencing date. Sandra Smith, Assistant Director, Criminal Investigation, HMRC, said: “Alam went to great lengths over several years to distance himself from the fake companies he set up to commit the fraud. He stole a

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“HMRC will pursue every avenue to ensure that the UK VAT system is not abused in this way. These criminals now face proceeds of crime confiscation proceedings to ensure that the money they stole is restored to the taxpayer.” Alam and Caffrey pleaded guilty to all charges in July 2014, Alam was sentenced to five years jail and Caffrey to six months imprisonment at Manchester Crown Court on Tuesday 18 November. Asim pleaded guilty and will be sentenced in December. His Honour Judge Rudland said that Alam “carefully planned a diligent and sustained fraud on the

substantial sum of public money to line his own pockets. “HMRC will pursue every avenue to ensure that the UK VAT system is not abused in this way. These criminals now face proceeds of crime confiscation proceedings to ensure that the money they stole is restored to the taxpayer.”

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Tenth Anniversary award ceremony pays homage to the unsung heroes behind the UK’s favourite dish The UK’s favourite cuisine will once again be celebrated at the milestone, tenth-anniversary British Curry Awards on Monday 1st December 2014. The industry at large, foodies, celebrities, MP’s and dignitaries will collectively pay homage to the nation’s finest curry restaurants at one of the most lauded events of the UK hospitality sector, taking place at Battersea Evolution, London. As well as being a lucrative mainstay of the economy, the industry has embedded itself in the social, cultural and culinary fabric of the UK, with approximately 25million curries being consumed each week. As a result, British Curry Awards, which this year celebrates its tenth anniversary, has become a key fixture on the UK social calendar, celebrating the achievements of the nation’s most popular culinary genre. A pioneer in the UK catering and hospitality sector, British Curry Awards has been lauded as a national institution in its own right – the first and landmark event to celebrate the industry’s achievements. The event is eagerly anticipated annually by the industry and restaurateurs alike, with winning restaurants realising lifetime dreams through being awarded. As Prime Minister David Cameron said at the event last year: “These awards have become a fixture in our national life. They are, as I put it, the Oscars of British

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British Curry Awards 2014 celebrates ten years of honouring excellence in the UK Curry Industry FINE FOOD: Founder of the British Curry Awards Enam Ali MBE and PM David Cameron tuck in

Curry. “I’d like to say a big thank you to all of you who work in this great industry – 10,000 restaurants up and down our country, three and a half billion pounds worth of turnover, two and half million customers every week. I reckon that is about 31 million chutney trays, 62 million

naan breads, 160 million poppadoms. As we say in Westminster, a light lunch! “Everything this industry does, everything we're celebrating tonight, comes back to one thing, its values. “As prime minister you get to go to quite a few industry dinners but

there aren’t many where you feel quite as much pride as at this one. So from the bottom of my heart let me say thank you for everything you give to our country.” The nomination process invites members of the public to put forward their favourite Indian eatery for a deserving accolade.

This year, a phenomenal 200,000 public nominations have been received via post, app and online, from diners nominating their favourite curry restaurants, with 2,641 restaurants being nominated. It is stated that a curry remains the favoured choice of takeaway across the nation, overtaking stalwarts such as a Chinese or Italian. Its value is reflected by the Best Delivery Restaurant / Takeaway Award, in association with Just Eat, the online takeaway ordering service. Each year British Curry Awards also presents the Special Recognition Award to an influential culinary personality, with past winners including Atul Kochar. Madhur Jaffrey, Cyrus Todiwala OBE, Anjum Anand, Heston Blumenthal OBE, Shelim Hussain MBE and Mohammed Aslam MBE. The British Curry Awards was established by British entrepreneur and restaurateur Enam Ali MBE who founded the event in 2005. He has been tirelessly promoting the British curry industry globally for the past 30 years. In speaking about the event, he says: “The industry continues to contribute a phenomenal amount to the UK economy despite the challenges it still faces in terms of staffing issues derived from immigration policy. “But as Prime Minister David Cameron himself addressed at the event last year, he recognises the commitment that needs to be made to this lucrative industry as we collectively go from strength to strength in the face of adversity As they say, curry was born in India but has been made great in Britain.”

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Unstunned meat ‘should be labelled’ Meat sold in British shops should be labelled to say whether the animal it came from was stunned at slaughter as many killed in accordance with religious rites are not, an MP has said last week. Conservtive party’s Neil Parish (Tiverton and Honiton) also asked the Government to look at ways to persuade Jewish and Muslim communities to stun more animals at slaughter. Mr Parish highlighted a report by the all-party parliamentary group for beef and lamb that he chairs, which called for research and demonstrations that showed animals can be stunned and their slaughter remain compliant with religious beliefs. For both halal and kosher meat, animals are killed by cutting their throats, often without prestunning them. Speaking before his Westminster Hall debate on the

PERSUADING: MP Neil Marsh is urging Muslim and Jewish communities to stun more animals

subject, Mr Parish said: "The whole crux of it is to bring about more animals to be stunned at slaughter and we are really trying

Appeal for witnesses

Police are continuing to investigate a road traffic collision, in which a man died, in Coseley last month. Ajay Sagher, aged 29, died following the collision on Central Drive, at the junction with Martin Close, on 21st October. Mr Sagher was in a van which collided with a marked police car at around 11am. Investigating officer, Sergeant Richard Moors from the CMPG Regional Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We are still looking for witnesses

to seek from the Jewish and Muslim communities ways in which we can stun more animals at slaughter. "In particular for large animals, and also whether animals can be stunned before slaughter or just after the cut. "I would also like just a clear label saying this meat has been stunned at slaughter or not stunned at slaughter." A survey showed the vast majority of British vets believe consumers need to be better informed about animal welfare and slaughter methods. According to the British Veterinary Association (BVA), 94% of vets believe UK consumers of meat and fish should be better informed about slaughter methods. Just 11% of vets believe the public understands the difference between stunned and nonstunned slaughter.

to the events immediately prior to the collision and I would appeal to anyone who saw the marked police Ford SMax or the white Mercedes Sprinter van in the Central Drive or Bridge Street area of Coseley at around 11am that morning to contact me. “Specially trained officers continue to support the family at this difficult time whilst the investigation is on-going. “I would ask that anyone who has information concerning the collision contact the CMPG Regional CIU on 01785 234094 quoting reference 118/1.”

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Pig gelatine in flu spray is not just a Muslim concern A nasal spray vaccine will helps protect children from the flu virus and reduces the chances of them getting sick and missing time off school has been met with backlash from some Muslim parents. The fluenza vaccine, which is administered as a painless and quick spray up the nose, carries traces of pork gelatine. As Muslim parents became aware of the ingredients, complaints were made and some parents refused for their child to have the vaccine. Sparking accusations of insensitivity to Muslims, Jews and vegetarians, healthcare bosses have now been criticised for not providing an alternative to the ingredient. Despite some media outlets taking this as an opportunity to make this into yet another matter of a “Muslim vs the everyday normalities of

life” issue, it has not been highlighted that a great degree of research was done consulting Muslim and Jewish scholars. Over one hundred 100 Islamic scholars have agreed pork gelatine was permissible within a vaccine, as it was not being consumed orally. The World Health organisation has consulted with Muslim scholars and certified Fluenz as halal. Rabbi Abraham Adler from the Kashrus and Medicines Information Service, who has advised the government on kashrut issues has also affirmed that according to Jewish laws, there is no problem with porcine or other animal derived ingredients in non-oral products. This includes vaccines, including those administered via the nose, injections, suppositories, creams and ointments. The public health

service initiative has been rolled out this autumn to avoid children being sick and off school, missing valuable learning time. Keith Whittlestone, head teacher at Joseph Leckie School, said: “Pupils need to be present in school to be able to learn and achieve. “If they become ill, especially with something as serious as flu, they will miss valuable time off school, which will have an impact on their learning.” Many medicines, including vaccines contain traces of bovine and porcine gelatine. Gelatine is an essential ingredient to make the flu nasal spray vaccine effective. Many faith groups, including Jewish and Muslim communities, have approved the use of gelatin-containing vaccines.

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Captivating National Theatre opens gripping tale of Mumbai poverty and ambition

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This week saw the cast and crew of ‘Behind the Beautiful Forevers’ deliver a captivating performance to a celebritypacked audience. The National Theatre opened its doors to stars of the screen and stage including; James Bond star Kabir Bedi, Eastenders stars Nitin Ganatra, Himesh Patel and Rakhee Thakrar, Seema Pathan of The Wright Stuff, BBC presenters Yasmin

Khan and Naga Munchetty and actors Kulvinder Ghir, Shivani Ghai and Valmike Rampersand. The latest production from the National Theatre, ‘Behind the Beautiful Forevers’ tells a gripping tale of poverty and global ambition in the Mumbai under-city. Following the lives of the slum-dwellers of Annawadi, one of Mumbai’s most impoverished, ramshackle slums, the play

captures the humanity of an underclass fighting to survive the violence, greed and corruption of the rapidly changing world around them. Directed by Rufus Norris and written by David Hare, the hard-hitting new play, which combines gritty reality with dark humour and a punchy soundtrack, is based on the original award-winning book by Katherine Boo and stars Meera

Syal with an impressive supporting cast. The new production is running at the National Theatre from 19th November, and is currently booking until 13th April. Part of the Travelex £15 Tickets season, half the tickets for every performance are £15. It will be broadcast to UK cinemas by National Theatre Live on 12th March.

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Turkey PM, ‘Men and women not equal’

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told a meeting on women's rights on Monday that gender equality was contrary to nature and said feminists did not recognise the value of motherhood. Erdogan, whose conservative, Islamist ideology frequently raises hackles in more liberal segments of Turkish society, said women's "delicate" nature meant it was impossible to place them on an equal footing with men. "You can't get a woman to work in every job that a man does, like they did in communist regimes in the

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Clashes as controversial Indian guru remanded in custody Controversial religious leader Sant Rampal stands by the door of a police van as he is brought to a court, surrounded by police personnel in Chandigarh, India, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014.Rampal was arrested late Wednesday night and produced in court on Thursday. A self-styled controversial Indian guru who many people believe can cure illnesses, was arrested after a week-long standoff at his ashram in Haryana state. He has been remanded in custody until 28th November. Sant Rampal, a former engineer, is wanted in connection with a 2006 murder case in which a man died in a clash at his ashrams. He’s also wanted for contempt of court. His arrest follows a day of his supporters fighting a pitched battle with the police at his ashram. At least six people died during the stand-off, police said. The bodies of four women and a child were found at the site on Wednesday 19th November. A fifth woman, aged 20, died at a local hospital after leaving the ashram. The causes of their deaths are being investigated. Police say the bodies did not "bear any injuries". The 63-year-old guru, who is facing charges of waging war against the nation, told reporters on Thursday that he "regretted" the deaths, but denied police allegations that he had used his followers as human shields during clashes.

past," he told the meeting of Turkey's Women and Democracy Association. "You can't put a pickaxe and a shovel in their hand and get them to work. That's not the way." He said women should be treated equally in the eyes of the law, but their different role in society had to be recognised. Erdogan's critics in mostly Muslim but constitutionally secular Turkey have regularly accused him of puritanical intrusiveness into private life, from his advice to women on the number of children they should have to his views on abortion.

"I did not use them (as shields). They were acting on their own," he said. The guru also denied all the charges against him saying "I am innocent, all the charges against me are baseless". After being led out of his fortress-like complex in an ambulance late on Wednesday, the guru was taken for a medical examination. Before arresting Rampal, the police managed to evacuate more than 16,000 followers from the ashram and sent them home in buses and trains. Police accused his armed devotees of holding people hostage, and using women and children as human shields. More than 200 people were injured in the clashes - police fired tear gas and water cannon, and used bulldozers to try to break into the sprawling complex, while ashram members threw stones and other missiles and opened fire. At least 270 people have been arrested in connection with the violence and charged with rioting, illegal detention, attempt to murder and waging war against the state. The authorities ordered his

Sant Rampal, a former engineer, is wanted in connection with a 2006 murder case in which a man died in a clash at his ashrams. He’s also wanted for contempt of court arrest on contempt charges after he repeatedly failed to appear in court. The Punjab and Haryana High Court had set a final deadline for Rampal to appear in court on Monday in the contempt case. Rampal ignored the summons and his lawyers said he was too ill to make the 250km (155-mile) journey to the court in Chandigarh, which serves as the capital of both states. The judges criticised the government, saying they "lacked the will" to arrest the guru and said he must be in court by Friday.

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‘Substantial progress’ made yet 12-year dispute continues

CONTROVERSY: Iran has reduced its stockpile of low-enriched uranium gas since last year’s meeting

Deadline extended...again have had to conclude it is not possible to get to an agreement by the deadline that was set for today and therefore we will extend the JPOA to June 30, 2015,” British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond told reporters at the end of the talks. Hammond was referring to the titled ‘Joint Plan of Action’ which was agreed to between the six nations and Iran a year ago in Geneva under which Tehran halted higher level uranium enrichment in exchange for a limited easing of sanctions, including access to some frozen oil revenues abroad. Hammond said the expectation was that Iran would continue to refrain from sensitive atomic activity. He added that Iran and the powers ‘made some significant progress’ in the latest round of talks, which began last Tuesday in the Austrian capital. Hammond said that there was a clear target to reach a ‘headline agreement’ of substance within the next three months and talks would resume next month. An Iranian PROGRESS: British Foreign Secretary, Philip official confirmed Hammond, said that despite an extension to the This is the current situation Iran and six other world powers currently face after yet again failing to come to an agreed conclusion regarding the 12-year dispute over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. It was hoped that an agreement would be reached on Monday 24th November yet after a meeting with representatives from some of the world’s top powers, a historic deal was not conceived. Instead, a further seven months have been given to overcome the deadlock in the hope of securing an agreement on the substance of a final accord by the end of June 2015. “ We

deadline being granted, progress was being made

the extension, as did Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who echoed Hammond's comments about "substantial progress". A report by the International Atomic Energy Agency, the U.N. nuclear watchdog, showed that Iran had reduced its stockpile of low-enriched uranium gas and taken other action to comply with last year's interim agreement with world powers. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was due to address the Iranian people on television on Monday evening whilst US Secretary of State, John Kerry, was planning to speak to the press in Vienna before returning to the United States. One pessimistic senior Western diplomat spoke to Reuters under the condition of anonymity and said he did not think the talks were likely to move far in the next seven months. “It's been 10 years that proposals and ideas have been put forward,” he said. “There's nothing left. It's essentially a side issue now. The Iranians are not moving. It is a political choice. “I am sceptical that even if we did extend we will be able to reach a deal.”

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Pakistani family sentenced to death after honour killing Four members of the same family have been sentenced to death by a Pakistan Court last week after they brutally killed one of their pregnant relatives because she married the ‘wrong man’. 25-year-old Farzana Iqbal was bludgeoned to death in a busy public street in May earlier this year in an incident which briefly brought much needed attention to the nation’s epidemic of violence against women. Farzana’s father, brother, cousin and another relative were all handed death sentences on Wednesday 19th November and ordered to pay a fine of $1,000. Another cousin was also fined the same amount but handed a 10 year term in prison. Due to a current suspension on executions in Pakistan, the death row sentence will effectively mean

DEMONSTRATION: Activists have gathered following Farzana’s death to protest ‘honour killings’ in Pakistan

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life behind bars until the moratorium is lifted yet defence lawyer, Mansoor Afridi, says all five relatives plan to appeal their sentencing. Afridi added that he believed the verdict had only been given due to the wide coverage of the case making it ‘a decision based on sensationalism’. Women are murdered every day in Pakistan for perceived slights against conservative social traditions. The crime is so common it rarely rates more than a paragraph in newspapers. But Farzana's case attracted attention because it took place on a busy street outside the provincial High Court where she had gone to seek protection. Her family beat her to death with bricks while her husband, Muhammed Iqbal, begged nearby police for help. They did not intervene. In a somewhat bizarre twist, Iqbal has also admitted that he killed his previous wife so he could marry Farzana but escaped the death penalty because he was forgiven by the woman’s son – a current law in Pakistan says that if the next of kin does forgive the killer then murderers can escape without punishment. In 2013, 869 cases of so-called ‘honour killings’ were reported in the media, according to the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan. The true figure is likely to be much higher since many cases go unreported.

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SNUBBED: Nawaz Sharif has opted to take his own car to Nepal rather than using an Indian motor

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Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said he will not take up the offer of borrowing a bulletproof limousine from near-neighbour’s India, but will instead bring his own car to a regional meeting in Nepal later this week. Pakistan and India have a fragile relationship in many senses and Sharif has taken the decision to have his own car transported hundreds of miles to Nepal’s capital in favour of using an Indian vehicle. Eight nations will be represented at the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) on 26th and 27th November, as leaders come together to discuss issues affecting their countries. Mistrust between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan, the two largest members of SAARC, have overshadowed the forum that was formed in 1985 to help develop the world's least economically integrated region. “We have made arrangements for vehicles for all leaders for the summit,” Khaga Nath

Adhikari, a spokesman for Nepal's foreign ministry said. “If anyone wants to bring his or her own car, we have no objection.” Nepal has two limousines and has rented six bullet-proof cars from India for the visiting leaders. Shankar Sharma, a former Nepali ambassador to the United States, said the decision showed distrust between India and Pakistan, which have fought three wars since independence from Britain - two of them over the Muslim-majority Kashmir. “They (Pakistan) may have their own suspicion about using the car brought from India,” Sharma said. Adhikari said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi would also bring his own car. With all talk before the meeting yet again surrounding the two South Asian powerhouses, other nations will be keen to ensure the meeting itself is more productive than the much highlighted ‘car-sharing scheme’.

Real life ‘Mocking-jays’

Three Thai university students were taken into police custody last week for handing out free tickets to the latest film in the Hunger Games series, from which Thai protesters have borrowed a gesture of resistance to a totalitarian government. Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha led a military coup on 22nd May. The military has quashed any public

demonstration of resistance to the coup and a ban on political gatherings remains in place. In the immediate aftermath of the coup, some protesters flashed a three-fingered salute inspired by the Hunger Games series. The salute has become emblematic with Thai pro-democracy protesters, and the Thai government has warned the public against using it.

“The three-finger sign is a sign to show that I am calling for my basic right to live my life,” Bangkok University student Natchacha Kongudom told reporters before being taken into custody after making the gesture outside a cinema. Police Colonel Visoot Chatchaidet told reporters that the students had not been arrested. “We are just inviting them to talk,” he said.

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Greater Access

India is targeting up to $1 billion of private investment by 2017 to build rail lines linking ports and national networks to ease growing congestion, which has delayed coal imports for power plants and contributed to a power supply crisis. Such investment would more than double the $400 million that India's stateowned railways have attracted in the decade since they allowed limited private participation and help fund crucial ‘last mile’

Resignation

US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel resigned on Monday, the first major change to President Barack Obama's Cabinet since his Democrats were routed in midterm elections three weeks ago. Obama announced the resignation at a White House event with Hagel at his side. Hagel will remain in the job until a successor is in place. Hagel was appointed less than two years ago as Obama pushed his signature program of winding up wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, a process that is being upended this year with

links to ports. Cash-starved, India's British-built rail system has added just 11,000 kilometres of track in the 67 years since independence, and the network has come to symbolise the poor state of India's infrastructure. China has managed 14,000 km of new lines in the five years to 2011. Over-crowding at ports has been delaying muchneeded coal deliveries to Indian power plants and supplies of iron ore for steelmakers at a time when there is already a shortfall.

U.S. re-engagement in Iraq and greater military cooperation with Kabul. The former Republican senator, who had struggled to improve his ties with Congress after a contentious 2013 confirmation hearing, submitted his resignation letter after lengthy discussions with Obama that began in October, officials said. “A successor will be named in short order, but Secretary Hagel will remain as Defense Secretary until his replacement is confirmed by the United States Senate,” a senior Obama administration official said.

Pain in 7-yearold girl’s mouth turns out to be caused by 202 teeth

Getting a tooth extracted is never a fun occasion, what with the massive needle, the dribbling and the general indignity of it all. And that’s just for one tooth. Now imagine if you had to have over 100 teeth pulled out. That’s what faced one little girl, who presented at the dentist with 202 teeth fighting for space in her mouth. The seven-year-old from New Dehli in India visited All India Institute of Medical Sciences where Dr Ajoy Roychoudhary, head of oral and maxillofacial surgery spoke about her situation:

“It was shocking to see such complex situation in the minor’s mouth,” he said. “Normally we see a few abnormal teeth-like structures in such patients; 202 of them inside the mouth of a seven-year-old is shocking. Our prime task was to get rid of it.” The girl was found to be suffering from compound odontoma – when a complex tumour forms of normal dental tissue that has grown in an irregular way. She had to endure two hours of surgery to remove all of the extra teeth. Dr Roychoudhary explained that the operation was very delicate as a jaw fracture would have led to permanent deformation. According to the girl’s family, she is recovering well and is able to chew again.

“Normally we see a few abnormal teeth-like structures in such patients; 202 of them inside the mouth of a seven-year-old is shocking. Our prime task was to get rid of it.” The teeth removed from the seven-year-old girl’s

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Legendary Bollywood vocalist Kumar Sanu sets the stage ablaze with live performance The man who took bollywood playback music to new heights with his soothing and pitch-perfect vocals gave a sensational live performance to an audience of 5,000 people at the Apollo in London, on Saturday 22nd November. The magic created for the songs by the voice of Kumar Sanu, musical direction of Nadeem Shravan and Anu Malik teamed with lyrics from Sameer, remains unmatched even today. The show was a reminder of those classics. At the Apollo legendary Kumar Sanu along with India’s melody queen Alka Yagnik, who have delivered hundreds and hundreds of tracks both independently and together, belted out mind-blowing 90’s romantic and shaadi classics, which are enjoyed even today. Setting the stage ablaze, Kumar Sanu seemingly effortlessly sung songs such as "Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal Hai" (Saajan 1991), "Tu Meri Zindagi Hai" (Aashiqui 1990), "Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhen" (Baazigar 1992), "Tujhe Dekha To" (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge 1995) and "Ladki Badi Anjaani Hai" (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai 1998), just to name a few. Alka Yagnik, with her sweet sounds had the audience captivated with songs such as "Lal Chunariya" (God Tussi Great Ho 2008), "Dekha Hai Pehli Baar" (Saajan 1991), "Gazab Ka Hin Din" (Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak 1988) and "Ek Do Teen"(Tezaab 1988), and many others.

Vocalist and songwriter Kumar Sanu is no stranger to success. A living legend who has performed over 20,000 songs in more than 24 languages for Bollywood movies, he has won an unprecedented collection of awards including the Filmfare Award for the Best Playback Singer in 1990, ‘91,’92, ‘93 and ’94 – a consecutive record that still stands in the Bollywood industry to this day. Speaking exclusively to the Asian Express Kumar Sanu said that very often it’s the singers in the Indian film industry that set the scene for the hero/heroine and the directors for the filming of the song in the film. Recently he released his first album in the UK, ‘Hum Tum’, and now he’s also released his new single ‘Rangleni’. ‘Rangleni’ is a light Indian classical song based on traditional tines, the song also has a huge crossover appeal for Western audiences – full of sweeping orchestration and drama similar in sound to some of the most iconic Bond themes. With additional charity work that includes Tsunami Victims Support, Cancer Research donations and school & orphanage development programmes, Kumar Sanu was recognised by the Indian government in 2009 when he was awarded the Padma Shri award – the 4th largest civilian award it is possible to receive from the Government in India.

LEGENDARY: Kumar Sanu returned to the UK for his live performance at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, pictured here with Asian Express MD Nadim Hanif

UNGLI: Much-awaited Sanjay Dutt film ready for cinemas

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Perfectly capturing the current mood in India of curbing corruption, bribery and intimidation in the upper echelons of power and authority, ‘Ungli’, produced by Dharma Productions, is a beautifully acted and directed narrative. The supremo-director and producer Karan Johar gives the edgy film a noir comic twist in a setting of a sprawling metropolis, where corruption, intimidation and violence are a way of life. Despite some major hold-ups due to Sanjay Dutt’s prison release dates to make him available for shooting of the film, both director and producer say they remained committed to have the film ready before the end of the year. ‘Ungli’ conveys, in an effective and humorous manner, a story of how five ordinary citizens can make a difference in a city blighted by dark forces whilst literally giving the proverbial ‘finger’ to the corrupt and dishonest. The ensemble cast consists of Sanjay Dutt, Emraan Hashmi, Kangana Ranaut, Randeep Hooda and boasts a terrific supporting cast. Audiences can also look forward to the stunning Shraddha Kapoor as she makes a special appearance in an item number not to be missed. We catch up with both Karan Johar and Rensil D’Silva.

Director Rensil D’Silva gives Asian Express an insight into the film Q. What should people expect from Ungli?

A: It is Dharma’s first film with Emraan and has a very different plot to the kind of subjects we have explored in the past. Rensil D’Silva has put his heart and soul into this one. The film follows a group of friends who have had enough of the corruption that faces them every day and decide to take it upon themselves to change things.

Q. How did you feel when you found out you would have to delay the film?

A: It was really stressful at the time, both Rensil and I both felt under huge

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amounts of pressure and neither of us knew exactly what was going to happen. When something like that happens during filming it can often be the end of the film. We still had a number of scenes to shoot and without Sanjay it just wasn’t possible. Fortunately we were able to complete the film and I think that the delay has actually helped the film overall, I am really happy with how Ungli has turned out.

Q. Why did you decide to include Shraddha Kapoor in this film?

A: I have been a big fan of Shradda’s work for a while now and thought she would be perfect for the song. I know she hasn’t really done anything like this before so I thought I would offer it to her. When I spoke to her she was really excited about the opportunity and was excited to do something new! It worked out really well in the end, Shraddha and Emraan worked perfectly together!

Q. How was it working with your mother to produce this film?

A: We have worked together on a number of films now and I have always enjoyed working with her. I have heard stories of people hating working with their family but I personally find it really easy. We have a great working relationship and we both know what we like and dislike. She is fantastic at what she does and given the opportunity to work with her on this film was great.

Q. How would you describe ‘Ungli’?

A: It is a story about friendship and is a very character-driven film. It’s about what happens when a gang of friends decide to take justice into their own hands. The film itself has a lot of really humorous moments, which adds to the already good storyline.

Q. How did you cope with the delays?

A: The delays frustrated the hell out of me. I think the worst thing that can happen to a director is for his lead actor to go to jail and for him to face the possibility of an incomplete film. It is something that I have no control over; the only option I could think of was to reshoot it. That is a lot of money and time and the mental stress it puts you under is unparalleled.

Q. Were there any positives that came from the delays?

A: The music! Had I released Ungli last year, I wouldn’t have gotten these songs. Music is becoming extremely crucial for the success of a film and I think the album is fantastic.

Q. How did you deal with Sanjay Dutt’s legal issues during the filming of ‘Ungli’?

A: I changed the venue of the shoot from Byculla to Carter Road. The media was chasing him everywhere; they had positioned themselves outside his apartment complex.

I felt Carter Road would be easier for him as it is closer to his Pali Hill residence. In some particular scenes I cut out some of his lines, it was the least I could do as a director. I felt that I shouldn’t give him too many lines to remember during that traumatic period.

Q. Did you have any plans if Sanjay Dutt couldn’t have come back to filming?

A: I didn’t have any back up plan at all. Whether I would reshoot or not would have been Karan’s [Johar] decision because it involves lots of money. However, if I had to reshoot, I would go to Anil Kapoor, with whom I have worked with on ‘24’ and would have told him to please do the film as it is safe to say, I was in deep trouble.

Q. What was it like filming with Sanjay Dutt when he knew he was facing incarceration?

A: The mood was very sober on the sets when Sanjay was around. The last scene he filmed was a very dramatic scene, at the end of it he got very emotional. We hugged him but Sanjay didn’t say anything. He went aside to do a brief photo-shoot and then didn’t return, he just drove off. Imagine what he must have undergone that day! I was asking so much from a man who was going through hell.

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‘Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain” British actress

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Sunny-G teams with Parineeta Narula reignite Punjabi classic track London based music producer Sunny-G has teamed up Parineeta Narula to create a beautiful yet haunting version of the Punjabi classic track 'Akhiyan'. Parineeta is the niece of the popular Punjabi singer Jaspinder Narula who produced the original version of the song many years ago. Akhiyan is releasing on the birthday of the late Surinder Kaur – a world-famous Punjabi singer-songwriter, who was the voice behind the original track. Sunny-G says: "It's our little tribute to Surinder Kaur. She was an amazing artist and loved

says how making the film changed her

Cassically trained British actress Fagun Thakrar has been in Hollywood promoting the historical drama that she stars in along with co-star Martin Sheen. 'Bhopal: A Prayer For Rain', has been inspired by the world’s worst real-life industrial disaster that resulted in more than 10,000 deaths in December 1984. Leicester-born Fagun moved to London where she studied Medicine at the University College London and also has a Masters in Acting from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. As part of her preparation for the character of “Rekha” in the film, Fagun began researching and came across a sepia toned photo taken at the time of the disaster that showed a little girl comforting her toddler brother. The girl was looking straight at the camera, sitting next her dead parents. This picture, had a deep harrowing impact on Fagun, as she felt that little girl's eyes were watching and asking for her story to be told to the world.

The British actress says as she continued to research the disaster in Bhopal, she discovered that the Union Carbide plant still stands, now abandoned, in the city where it caused so much destruction. Fagun says: “As I was recreating those end-of-life moments I realise how much those innocent people suffered that night while wandering blinded by the burning sensation of the poisonous gas. “This disaster hit the poorest and weakest of society disproportionately hard. Those running away from the plant on foot ended up taking even more of the gas into their lungs from the exertion. Children were particularly susceptible due to their height.” Fagun’s character, "Rekha" carries the emotional weight of the loss of her husband who is the first one to be killed in an industrial accident in the Carbide plant a few months prior to the big disaster. Her role serves as a reminder throughout the film of the true human cost of putting profits above people.

Directed by Ravi Walia, ‘Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain’ stars Martin Sheen, Mischa Barton, Kal Penn, Rajpal Yadav, Tannishtha Chatterjee, and Fagun Thakrar. It releases in cinemas worldwide on 5th December.

by millions across the world. Her music will live on forever and we just wanted to do something special for her." Akhiyan will be available as a free download for a simple reason: "It's a no-brainer, says Sunny-G. "It has to be a free download because trying to make money from a tribute track would be so wrong!" Sunny-G, who has a degree in music from the London College of Music, also brought in Flo Studios as part of this joint venture. Mahi Sarna, the model featured in the video has also played roles in a number of films including Gippy Grewal's 'Mirza'.

She's also modelled for some top names including Italian Vogue and Ray Bans! Surinder sang mainly Punjabi folk songs, where she is credited for pioneering and popularising the genre and later was known as the 'Nightingale of Punjab'. Her illustrious career spanned almost six decades, her repertoire included Punjabi Sufi Kafis of Bulleh Shah and verses by contemporary poets. In time her wedding songs, most notably ‘Lathe Di Chadar’, ‘Suhe Ve Cheere Waleya’ and ‘Kaala Doria’, became an indelible part of Punjabi culture.

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photojournalist Uday (Pulkit) saves a white tiger cub from a poacher's trap. Desperate to recover her offspring, the Royal Bengal tigress tracks Uday down, kills him

FILM: The Shaukeens DIRECTED BY: Abhishek Sharma GENRE: Comedy STAR CAST: Akshay Kumar, Lisa Haydon, Anupam Kher, Piyush Mishra, Abhishek Bachchan

To help with his mission, this commando team captain recruits local guide Madhu (Pranay Dixit) and renowned tracker Jhumpa (Himarshav). But when the hunting party reaches the

The makers of The Shaukeens knew that getting Annu Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Piyush Mishra with the dusky Lisa Haydon and having Akshay Kumar in a special appearance in their naughty comedy would evoke laughter from the audience. They apparently hosted a screening for youngsters between the ages of 18-22, handpicked from select colleges of Mumbai. Their idea was to get the youth's perspective and the reactions stumped everyone. The college kids found it to be one of the funniest films they had seen in a while, with girls finding the naughtiness shown in the movie 'cute, quirky and hilarious.' The focus group also enjoyed the soundtrack, with Honey Singh's Alcoholic and Manali Trance being their clear favourites. Director Abhishek Sharma, who was present at the screening, says, "Everyone has a naughty side, but we all know our limits. The film portrays just that." Crediting his actors for their performances, he adds, "Anupam, Annu and Piyush are three of the finest actors we have. They've unleashed their naughty side in this film. Lisa has a natural flair for comedy and Akshay is doing something he's never done before."

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FILM: Kill Dil DIRECTED BY: Shaad Ali GENRE: Romance STAR CAST: Ranveer Singh, Ali Zafar, Parineeti Chopra, Govinda Once upon a time in North India, two killers - Dev (Ranveer Singh) and Tutu (Ali Zafar), roamed free. Abandoned when young and vulnerable, Bhaiyaji (Govinda) gave them shelter and nurtured them to kill.

marshy heartland of the Sundarbans, they realise that they are now very much in the tiger's territory! To complicate matters further, devious poacher Bheera (Subrat Dutta) uses them as bait to lure the tigress into his own trap. Little do they all suspect that the hunters are about to become the hunted in this gripping Bollywood action adventure!

All is normal in their lives until destiny throws free spirited Disha (Parineeti Chopra) into the mix. What follows is a game of defiance, deception and love. Director Shaad Ali known for his breezy romantic films shifts

RELEASE DATE: 14/11/2014 genres with his latest film Kill Dil which has Ranveer Singh, Parineeti Chopra and Ali Zafar in the lead with Govinda donning the role of the antagonist.

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FILM: Happy Ending DIRECTED BY: Krishna DK & Raj Nidimoru GENRE: Comedy STAR CAST: Saif Ali Khan, Ileana Dcruz, Govinda, Ranvir Shorey A hard core commitmentphobic running away from tying himself down to one woman best describes Yudi - an author in his late 30’s. He’s suave, sophisticated and is enjoying his life whilst avoiding any kind of sticky love situations. His claim to fame being a single book written by him years ago which was an instant hit . He hasn’t managed to pen anything in many years

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since then as he doesn’t have to . He’s got everything that he always wanted - fame, money and girls! Why exert yourself when you have everything you need? Why tie yourself down to one woman when you have the buffet at your disposal? Yudi’s happy life is about to encounter a speed breaker as he’s out of both money and luck. To make matters worse

his ex-girlfriend who thinks she still is his girlfriend has him on a tight leash while he’s also trying to compete with Aanchal - a famous and talented love story writer. His only salvation comes in the form of his agent who gets him a gig to write a script for a comedy. So with such odds against him, what happens to Yudi? Does love or a ‘Happy Ending’ exist at all?

RELEASE DATE: 28/11/2014

FILM: Ungli DIRECTED BY: Rensil Dsilva GENRE: Drama STAR CAST: Sanjay Dutt, Emraan Hashmi, Kangna Ranaut, Angad Bedi, Randeep Hooda The stage is set for this year’s explosive black comedy-drama, as five vigilantes take justice into their own hands in the dark and witty urban tale ‘Ungli’ (Finger), which releases on 28th November 2014 through Reliance Entertainment internatio nally. Produced by Dharma Productions, the film company helmed by supremo director and producer Karan Johar, the edgy film, with a noir comic twist, is set in a sprawling metropolis, where corruption, intimidation and violence are a way of life. A city that never sleeps, the underworld is at full force, led by a sinister mob that demands obedience and respect. Enter five rebels, who decide that they have had enough of the corruption that has blighted their city, and so decide to unite and expose the corrupt through whatever means necessary. The only thing that stands in their path is a tenacious police officer named ‘Kale’, portrayed by veteran actor Sanjay Dutt. The ensemble cast put on admirable performances, with Emraan Hashmi (The Dirty Picture, Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai) taking the helm as the rebel

RELEASE DATE: 05/12/2014

FILM: Action Jackson DIRECTED BY: Prabhu Dheva GENRE: Comedy STAR CAST: Ajay Devgn, Sonakshi Sinha, Yaami Gautam, Manasvi Mamgai, Kunaal Roy Kapur A hard core commitment-phobic running away from tying himself down to one woman best describes Yudi - an author in his late 30’s. He’s suave, sophisticated and is enjoying his life whilst avoiding any kind of sticky love situations. His claim to fame being a single book written by him years ago which was an instant hit . He hasn’t managed to pen anything in many years since then as he doesn’t have to . He’s got everything that he always wanted - fame, money and girls! Why exert yourself when you have everything you need? Why tie yourself down

leader ‘Nikhil’. Other star turns come from awardwinning actress Kangana Ranaut (Fashion, Queen) as the spirited ‘Maya’ and Randee p Hooda (Highway, Kick), who shines as cheeky rebel‘Abhay’. The film also boasts a terrific supporting cast comprising of Neil Bhoopalam (No One Killed Jessica, Shaitan), Angad Bedi (F.A.L.T.U), Neha Dupia (Heyy Babyy), andArunoday Singh (Main Tera Hero, Jism 2). Stunning actress Shraddha Kapoor (Gori Tere Pyaar Mein, Haider) makes a special appearance in an item number not to be missed. Ungli is directed by avant-garde filmmaker and scriptwriter Rensil D’Silva, who is responsible for some of Indian cinemas most thought-provoking screen hits,

to one woman when you have the buffet at your disposal? Yudi’s happy life is about to encounter a speed breaker as he’s out of both money and luck. To make matters worse his ex-girlfriend who thinks she still is his girlfriend has him on a tight leash while he’s also trying to compete with Aanchal - a famous and talented love story writer. His only salvation comes in the form of his agent who gets him a gig to write a script for a comedy. So with such odds against him, what happens to Yudi? Does love or a ‘Happy Ending’ exist at all?

includingKurbaan, Rang De Basanti, Student Of The Year and the Indian version of award-winning US TV show 24. Perfectly capturing the current mood in India of curbing corruption, bribery and intimidation in the upper echelons of power and authority, Ungli is a beautifully acted and directed narrative that conveys in an effective and humorous manner how five ordinary citizens can make a difference in a city blighted by dark forces, as they literally give the proverbial ‘finger’ to the corrupt and dishonest. Director Rensil D'Silva says it was not easy to direct Sanjay Dutt for upcoming film 'Ungli' at a time when the actor was getting ready to surrender and serve his remaining jail term in the 1993 bomb blasts case.

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SNEOPVT 2014 NIGHTCRAWLER

HORNS STARRING: JUNO TEMPLE, DANIEL RADCLIFFE, MAX MINGHELLA, HEATHER GRAHAM DIRECTOR: ALEXANDRE AJA GENRE: DRAMA, HORROR From master-of-horror, Alexandre Aja, comes this supernatural, offbeat thriller starring beloved British actor Danielle Radcliffe and the talented Juno Temple. Ig Perrish is accused for the violent rape and killing of his girlfriend, Merrin Williams. After a hard night of drinking,

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Ig awakens, hungover, to find horns growing out of his head; they have the ability to drive people to confess sins and give in to selfish impulses. Ig decides to use this effective tool to discover the circumstances of his girlfriend's death and to seek revenge by finding the true murderer.

STARRING: JAKE GYLLENHAAL, RENE RUSSO, BILL PAXTON, RIZ AHMED DIRECTOR: DAN GILROY GENRE: DRAMA, THRILLER

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NATIVITY 3: DUDE, WHERES MY DONKEY?! STARRING: MARC WOOTTON, MARTIN CLUNES, CATHERINE TATE, JASON WATKINS, CELIA IMRIE, ADAM GARCIA, RALF LITTLE DIRECTOR: DEBBIE ISITT GENRE: COMEDY/FAMILY U The kids of St. Bernadette's embark on their craziest adventure yet in this fabulous festive family comedy! Christmas is coming, and the boisterous pupils of St. Bernadette's are suitably excited. They now have a stern new headmistress (Celia Imrie). Mr. Shepherd (Martin Clunes) has also joined the school but unfortunately he's just lost his memory in a bizarre mishap. This has made him forget the promise he made his daughter - he had vowed to give her a new mum by marrying his fiancee, Sophie

(Catherine Tate), in New York on Christmas Eve. Just as importantly, he can't remember the whereabouts of beloved Archie the donkey! Now it's up to the rambunctious kids and zany Mr. Poppy (Marc Wootton) to save the day. And to do that, they'll need to enter a flashmob contest! Jason Watkins returns as the ultra-competitive Gordon Shakespeare in writer/director Debbie UK RELEA SE Issit's third riotous feast 14/11/20DATE: of colourful Christmas 14 family fun.

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STARRING: TOM HARDY, NOOMI RAPACE, JAMES GANDOLFINI, MATTHIAS SCHOENAERTS DIRECTOR: MICHAEL R ROSKAM GENRE: DRAMA, THRILLER

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SNEOPVT 2014 THE IMITATION GAME

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STARRING: BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH, KEIRA KNIGHTLEY, MATTHEW GOODE, MARK STRONG, CHARLES DANCE, ALLEN LEECH, TUPPENCE MIDDLETON, RORY KINNEAR DIRECTOR: MORTEN TYLDUM GENRE: DRAMA/THRILLER A nail-biting race against time in the suspenseful true story of wartime code-breaker Alan Turing pioneer of modern-day computing and credited with cracking the German Enigma code at Britain's top-secret code-breaking centre, Bletchley Park, during the darkest days of World War II. During WWII, the German UK RELEA Enigma machine successfully SE DATE: encrypts Nazi messages. 14/11/20 14 Brilliant mathematician Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) is recruited by MI6 boss Stewart

Menzies (Mark Strong) to join Britain's top-secret Government Code and Cypher School. Together with a motley crew that includes his friend and fellow cryptanalyst Joan Clarke (Keira Knightley), he races against time to crack the code. It's a vital task, with thousands of Allied lives at stake. 'Headhunters' director Morten Tyldum ratchets up the tension as the code-breakers set to work. He also traces other key events in Turing's life, from his unhappy boarding school years to

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his later persecution by the British establishment. This is a fascinating insight into the work and complex life of the man credited with significantly shortening the war. The excellent supporting cast includes Charles Dance and Matthew Goode.Turing, whose contributions and genius significantly shortened the war, saving thousands of lives, was the eventual victim of an unenlightened British establishment, but his work and legacy live on.

THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 1 STARRING: JULIANNE MOORE, JOSH HUTCHERSON, ELIZABETH BANKS, STANLEY TUCCI, WOODY HARRELSON, JEFFREY WRIGHT, JENNIFER LAWRENCE, DONALD SUTHERLAND DIRECTOR: FRANCIS LAWRENCE GENRE: ACTION/SCI-FI/THRILLER The worldwide phenomenon of The Hunger Games continues to set the world on fire with The 20/11/20 Hunger Games: Mockingjay 14 Part 1, which finds Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) in District 13 after she literally shatters the games forever. Katniss Everdeen leads a rebellion against the Capitol as the Hunger Games story builds to its stunning climax. The games are over. Now the revolution is about to begin. But will Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) be strong enough to become its 'mockingjay' - or poster child? District 13 President Alma Coin (Julianne Moore) isn't so sure. But wily Plutarch Heavensbee (Philip Seymour Hoffman) disagrees. He recognises that the young heroine who escaped the third Quarter Quell has become a symbol of hope for the beleaguered people of Panem. She is the only person who can unite the rebels in overthrowing tyrannical President Snow (Donald Sutherland). The captured Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) and Katniss's best friend Gale Hawthorne (Liam Hemsworth) also have big roles to play as the stakes become higher than ever. Returning 'Catching Fire' director Francis Lawrence continues the incredible Hunger Games story, adapted from the final book in Suzanne Collins' bestselling trilogy. UK RELEA SE DATE:

STARRING: TOM MCGRATH, CHRIS MILLER, JOHN DIMAGGIO, BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH, JOHN MALKOVICH, CHRISTOPHER KNIGHTS DIRECTOR: SIMON J. SMITH GENRE: COMEDY/FAMILY Meet Skipper (Tom McGrath), Kowalski (Chris Miller), Private (Christopher Knights) and Rico (John DiMaggio) - the flightless quartet lead double lives as secret agents! Now an old foe has re-emerged. Dave the octopus (John Malkovich) always hated penguins for being cuter than himself.

HORRIBLE BOSSES 2 STARRING: JENNIFER ANISTON, CHRIS PINE, CHRISTOPH WALTZ, KEVIN SPACEY, JASON SUDEIKIS, JASON BATEMAN, CHARLIE DAY DIRECTOR: SEAN ANDERS GENRE: COMEDY Jennifer Aniston, Chris Pine, Christoph Waltz, Kevin Spacey, Jason Sudeikis, Jason Bateman and Charlie Day lead the all-star cast of black comedy sequel

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Discover the secrets of the greatest and most hilarious covert birds in the global espionage biz: Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private. These elitists of the elite are joining forces with a chic undercover organization, The North Wind. Now those crazy penguins must save the world from an evil octopus in this fabulous spin-off adventure!

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Powerful, Refined, Exquisite

The ultimate expression of British automotive luxury is imagined with the Bentley Grand Convertible, the most sophisticated open-top car ever created by Bentley. Iconic yet understated in style and fashioned entirely by hand from the very finest materials, this unrivalled flagship of luxury represents the ultimate in powerful, sensuous roofless motoring. Resplendent in Sequin Blue, originally a bespoke colour created from a single sequin from a customer's haute couture gown, the Grand Convertible features a silver "liquid metal" finish to the bonnet and windscreen frame. Contrasting the rich blue body work is the Bentley directional wheel design, handed to the left and right sides of the car and finished by hand before being polished to a high shine. The wheels hint at the enormous power and torque that wait under the bonnet. With 537 PS (530 bhp / 395 kW) and 1,100 Nm (811 lb.ft) of torque from Bentley's legendary 6¾-litre twin-turbo V8 engine of the flagship Mulsanne, the Grand Convertible promises the luxury of effortless performance to match its unparalleled style. As cossetting as it is breath-taking, the interior of the Grand Convertible is a showcase for the abilities of Bentley's master craftsmen. Fourteen naturally tanned leather hides are merged together

with progressive-diamond quilting, with the shape of the pattern changing over the seats and doors in a cabin sized for four adults. Bright blue is used to highlight the extraordinary skill of Bentley's trim specialists, with Sequin Blue thread crossstitched by hand through the linencoloured leather. The light hide is contrasted by the sleek elegance of Beluga leather around the top of the doors and extending back to the rear tonneau, framed in polished chrome. The tonneau itself provides the most significant example of Bentley craftsmanship at its finest. Replete with book-matched, mirror-finished and darkstained Burr Walnut, the tonneau features the largest piece of wood veneer ever applied to a Bentley. Fashioned entirely by hand, this expanse of veneer is only paralleled by the creations of the world's best furniture makers, and is finished with elegant parallel lines of chromed steel. Bentley Chairman and CEO, Wolfgang Dürheimer commented: "This concept demonstrates Bentley's ability to create a pinnacle convertible Grand Tourer, while embodying elegance beyond compare. “With this car we combine the opulent Mulsanne experience with the full sensory indulgence of open-air touring, continuing to unite luxury and performance in new ways. “We are eagerly awaiting the response of our customers to this car. We will ensure that this car - if it reaches the roads - will be a highly exclusive, extremely limited collector's piece."

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THE AUDI PROLOGUE SHOW CAR

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Audi is launching into a new design era which is being showcased at the Los Ang presentation of the prologu eles Auto Show, with the e concept car, which the bra says is a ‘signature car’ for Aud nd i.” Audi’s head of design Marc Lich te says they have “put the sportiest car in the luxury seg ment on wheels”. The two-door coupe has a flow ing, elegant shape and taut design. The entire front of touch display, and a portionthe instrument panel is a large with a new type of OLED disp of the user interface operates lay made of organic LEDs. The show car’s technology efficiency. The 4.0 TFSI produccombines power, comfort and 750 Nm (553.2 lb-ft) of torq es up to 605PS of power and prologue from 0 to 62mph in ue; it accelerates the Audi wheel steering, in which the 3.7 seconds. Its dynamic alldegrees, makes the large courear wheels can turn up to five ple extremely responsive and stable while driving.

NEW ERA: The Audi prologue concept takes to the stage at the 2014 LA Auto Show, premiering a new era of design for the premium brand under the leadership of Head of Design Marc Lichte

Harmonious proportions: exterior The Audi prologue is somewhat shorter and flatter than today’s production A8, with a length of 5.10 metres, wheelbase of 2.94 metres, width of 1.95 metres and height of 1.39 metres. A dominant feature at its low front end is a single-frame grille displaying the four rings that is integrated into the automobile architecture. The large radiator grille has been widened much more, and it is positioned lower than on today’s production models. Its strong horizontal effect expresses an image of powerful dynamics. The cross bars have a finely structured diamond pattern, and their ends are split. The headlights – shaped like wide, flat wedges – are located with their tips above the Singleframe. They present high-resolution Matrix laser technology: an innovation from Audi, which opens up new approaches to headlight design and enables completely new functionalities. The pupils of the headlights are formed by a projection lens with a laser light source – they generate a matrix that illuminates the entire street in high resolution.

Hovering beneath this element are five plastic lenses that are supplied with light via a glass fibre bundle, which are mounted to a lightweight structure and further extend the high-beam light. The new laser technology lets lighting designers create an extremely lightweight, compact and elegant eye-shaped form. Audi quattro DNA visualised Also new is the sculptural form of the air intakes under the headlights – the distinctive air intakes have diamond pattern screens in their interiors. A dynamically contoured blade, which is clearly separated from the bumper by a gap, elicits associations to motor sport. Mounted to it are two additional spoilers in glossy black, which give the show car an even stronger and wider stance on the road. In side profile, its flowing silhouette expresses the character of forward motion in the Audi prologue. Balanced proportions put equal emphasis on the front and rear wheels – a clear reference to the quattro DNA of Audi. The powerful 22-inch wheels are set in widely flared wheel arches.

They are fitted with tyres of size 285/30. Each wheel’s ten intertwining Y spokes project a filigreed, three-dimensional and powerful image. A characteristic feature of the Audi prologue are the flared shoulders above the wheels, front and rear. Like the blisters of the original Audi Ur-quattro of the 1980s, they visualise the quattro drive – but they are no longer just added on, rather they are worked into the flow of the base architecture. The wings, doors and rear side panels show curved muscular surfaces. The lower door area has a low concave shape that runs upwards to the rear – a motif that links to the design theme of air inlets. Aluminium components in hand-finished quality The door mirrors are small aluminium sculptures: The mirror housings in the form of a shell create a flowing transition to the window slot trim. They also integrate the open-door sensor surfaces. The doors have no handles, and they are opened electromechanically when the illuminated sensor surfaces are

touched. Vast areas of the stiff multimaterial body of the Audi prologue consist of aluminium and ultra-high-strength steel. The windows are framed by matt and polished aluminium trim strips. At the end of the low roof dome, the window framing transitions into a solid surface of aluminium; its workmanship illustrates the handcraft-like manufacturing quality of Audi, and it enables lowering of the windows despite the C-pillars. This area integrates the fuel tank lid on the right side of the show car. It has an electric opening mechanism and can be lowered completely into the C-pillar by pressing a button in the interior. For enhanced convenience in refuelling, the tank closure does not have a cap. The paint is a light diva grey, a new type of pearl effect paint, which has a warm and elegant appearance. Rear section drives it forward The rear section of the Audi prologue also breaks with conventions. It is angled in the driving direction and is reminiscent of the side and rear views of a luxurious yacht; the sickle-shaped

seam between the side panel and the bumper emphasises this dynamism. The edge of the boot lid, which is executed as a discreet spoiler, picks up on the blister line coming from the side panel. Between the Cpillars, the rear window has a concave inward curve – it closes off the passenger compartment while enabling convenient cargo loading with the separate boot lid. The Audi prologue unites the positive aspects of a saloon with the aesthetic highlights of a coupe. The unconventional design of the LED rear lights with their 3D glass gives the tail lights all of the benefits of the new design: the new, long tail lights run across the entire width of the car. At its termination point, the light illuminates the frame of the embossed 3D form. Fine lines in the 3D glass appear to hover in the middle of the light. The brake light is located deep inside the lighting unit. When braking, the bottom of the 3D imprint is also illuminated, which makes the light appear to move towards the observer. This configuration on different levels, and the alternation between 2D and

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3D lighting functions lets the observer experience the tail lights in an entirely new dynamic way. Beneath the bumper, there is a diffuser made of black anodised aluminium; like the front blade, it extends over the full width of the car as a separate, significantly recessed element. The diffuser integrates two trapezoid-shaped inlets which visually coordinate with the embossed tail lights and house the exhaust system tailpipes. Luxurious and innovative The spacious interior of the Audi prologue is like a luxurious lounge. It is based on Gran Turismo design, and it enables both very focused driving and relaxed touring. The interface visually adapts to the specific driving style. The interior marks the beginning of a new design era at Audi, in which the architecture merges with the operating concept to form one unit. The surfaces for displays and controls are innovatively integrated into the instrument panel and console of the centre tunnel, and the infotainment system brings driver and passenger into dialog with one another. When entering the vehicle, the four-seat coupe receives its passengers with polite hospitality. The “butler” – an innovative intelligent software program – identifies them based on their

smartphones and adjusts the seats and climate control system according to their preferences. The system also makes recommendations for music and route planning that are oriented towards the owner’s preferences. The Easy Slot system, an advanced development of the Audi phone box, is located under lids in the centre console. A special mechanism networks the smartphones of passengers to the vehicle infotainment system and charges them. Generous open interior space Tautly stretched lines and lean geometric forms give the interior a light and clear ambience. The instrument panel has a light and elegant appearance with its strictly horizontal layout that is not interrupted anywhere, and it emphasises the generous interior width. It lowers itself towards the interior on two levels. The upper level is positioned, like a roof, above the Audi virtual cockpit future – an advanced development of the Audi virtual cockpit – and above the line of air vents. It is part of the wraparound – a large arc that encircles the driver and front passenger. A second wrap-around joins the front and rear sections of the interior and is already quite visible from the exterior. The centre console with its

pass-through also appears to hover, as do the front seats, whose rails are mounted on the tunnel and side sills. The head restraints of the two rear bucket seats are lowered when not in use; they automatically extend when a passenger enters the rear seating area with the electric easy entry function. When the sound system is activated, a new type of sound spoiler extends from the rear shelf; it optimally produces a premium sound in the car that is typical of Audi. Natural materials communicate a new luxury For Audi designers from the colour and trim area, natural materials are the new luxury; all of the materials in the show car fascinate with their authenticity. The surfaces of the seats and seat backs, the dashboard, the console on the centre tunnel and the armrests are covered in light-coloured “passion” leather – a new soft grade of leather that emphasises the natural characteristics of the animal hide. Soft nubuck leather, also in a light colour, covers the backs of the seats and the side panel trim of the rear seating area. On the instrument panel, the grey-brown trim of the lower section provides another strong accent. The wrap-around is upholstered in dark “passion” leather; here, and in

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many other areas, aluminium trim strips contrast with panels of opengrained silver-grey elm wood veneer. Dynamic yet convenient The technology of the Audi prologue is as sophisticated as its interior is emotion-evoking. The 4.0 TFSI, which is installed in the engine compartment like a technical masterpiece, produces 605 PS and 700 Nm (516.3 lb-ft) of torque; in overboost mode, which the driver can call up for around 15 seconds, a boosted torque of 750 Nm (553.2 lb-ft) is available. The sonorous biturbo V8 accelerates the two-door coupe, which has an unladen weight of 1,980 kilograms (4365.2 lb) from 0 to 62 mph in 3.7 seconds. The show car is capable of returning to 32.8mpg combined, which equates to CO2 emissions of 199 grams per kilometre. One contributor to this high efficiency is a new 48-volt subsystem of the vehicle electrical system – this is a technology that will soon be introduced to production cars at Audi. The 48-volt system is supplied by a powerful belt starter generator, which turns the powertrain into a mild hybrid and has an energy recovery output of up to 12 kW during braking. An eight-speed tiptronic directs engine power to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive,

which works closely with torque vectoring. New five-link wheel suspensions In the chassis, the adaptive air suspension sport – an air suspension with controlled damping – offers a large adjustment range between smooth rolling and very tight handling; it also varies the show car’s ground clearance over several levels. The front and rear suspensions are engineered as lightweight five-link designs. The large carbon-fibre ceramic brake discs decelerate the show car powerfully. On the 20-inch front brakes, they are gripped by sixpiston fixed calipers. A technology highlight of the Audi prologue is its dynamic all-wheel steering – it boosts driving dynamics and ride comfort by an intelligent combination of dynamic and allwheel steering. The driver therefore can enjoy an automobile with extremely good handling. In the lower speed range, this is made evident by better agility and turning ability. In the higher speed range, developers improved the car’s responsiveness which leads to greater vehicle stability. Overall, dynamic all-wheel steering – with rear wheel steering angles of up to five degrees – makes it easy to manoeuvre when parking and offers precise steering on country roads and impressively comfortable steering on freeways.

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set for Japan in spring 2015, the CX-3 is set to become a core member of Mazda’s model lineup. European models will have a choice of three engines: the petrol SKYACTIV-G 2.0-litre in two power versions and the new SKYACTIV-D 1.5-litre clean

The all-new crossover SUV is the fifth model in Mazda’s line-up of new-generation vehicles to feature the full suite of the company’s award-winning SKYACTIV technology along with a stylish KODO – Soul of Motion design. With the global market launch

diesel. Six-speed SKYACTIV-Drive automatic and SKYACTIV-MT manual transmissions will be offered either in front-wheel drive format or with Mazda’s newgeneration all-wheel drive system. The all-new Mazda CX-3 will feature Mazda’s latest i-

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ACTIVSENSE active safety systems as well as superb passive protection from its lightweight yet stiff SKYACTIV-Body. Suited to the needs of a modern market, it also offers a generous infotainment package including the MZD Connect in-car connectivity system.

The Mazda CX-3 will be on display throughout the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show along with the all-new Mazda MX-5, the 2015 Mazda CX-5 and the 2015 Mazda6, which are also making their debuts. The show runs from 21-30 November.

All new Mazda CX3 makes global debut TOUR: Clarkson, Hammond, May and the Stig will be returning in 2015 with their biggest ever stunt-studded Top Gear Live show

UK tour dates

Top Gear announces UK arena tour Top Gear Live has announced that it will embark on its first ever UK-wide arena tour with the presenters set to perform their latest and greatest stunts in arenas up and down the country. Fronted by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, Top Gear Live brings to life the massively popular TV programme. Featuring breath-taking stunts, some of the world’s most incredible

cars and the usual calamitous mucking about, the Top Gear Live show has become a global phenomenon having played to almost 2 million fans in 22 countries. Aside from a short run of sell-out shows in Glasgow earlier this year, these will be the boys’ first UK performances since 2012. The action-packed 90-minute arena show will include exclusive, never before seen sequences as well

as some firm fan favourites from their last 10 years of international touring. Top Gear fans can expect to see lots of fire, tyre smoke, some ridiculous stunts and a healthy dose of competitive spirit between Jeremy, Richard and James. “Our Top Gear Live UK Arena tour is coming and I literally cannot wait. We’ll have supercars, stunts, explosions and The Stig. Come and see Top Gear, but without the

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LIVERPOOL ECHO ARENA

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NEWCASTLE METRO ARENA

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LIVERPOOL ECHO ARENA

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BELFAST ODYSSEY ARENA

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SHEFFIELD MOTORPOINT ARENA

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SHEFFIELD MOTORPOINT ARENA

SAT 28th NOV 15

LONDON THE O2

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Top Gear Live tickets are on-sale starting at £35 (subject to per-ticket charge plus order processing fee) and are available from www.livenation.co.uk. VIP Packages including Ringside Seats available at VIPNation.eu/TopGearLive

editing. What could possibly go wrong?” said Clarkson. Speaking of the tour, James May said: "In the past, we've taken Top Gear Live all over the world, but this year we're taking it to Newcastle, Liverpool, Belfast, Sheffield and London. That way we'll remember how lucky we are to live in Britain.” Richard Hammond added: "It’s all very exciting, taking our show on a

tour of the UK. I suggested to the other two that we travelled around in a lovely old bus or something but they weren’t keen. I think most of their answers ended in ‘off’.” In just the past 12 months Top Gear Live has toured the world with spectacular shows in Moscow, St Petersburg, Glasgow, Budapest, Zagreb, Turin, Prague, Sydney, Barbados and Durban.

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Maybach is back! Daimler says it will relaunch its flagship car the Mercedes Maybach Daimler (DAIGn.DE) has said it will launch new top end versions of its Mercedes-Benz S-Class, including a sports utility vehicle and a high-end luxury limousine adorned with the Maybach brand. Daimler, which owns the MercedesBenz brand, said it would unveil the new Mercedes-Maybach S 600 limousine at the Guangzhou Motor Show and Los Angeles Auto Show this month. It'll be 200mm longer than a long wheelbase S-Class offering more space than the old Maybach 57 model. In 2012, Mercedes-Benz stopped

making Maybach limousines after the vehicles, which were based on a unique design and costing around £230,000, failed to sell heavily enough. At the time, Maybach vehicles were marketed as a separate brand from Mercedes-Benz. Among the owners were rap stars, oligarchs and royals including Russia's Roman Abramovich, musician Jay-Z and King Juan Carlos of Spain. The new flagship model based on the S-Class and badged MercedesMaybach S600 will have what Mercedes describes as "The highest

level of customisation and personalisation of Mercedes-Benz" with luxury leathers, metals and woods. Under the bonnet will be a 6.0litre V12 with 530hp and 830nm of torque. There will also be an S500 V8 Maybach and an S400 4Matic. The car is due on sale in spring 2015 with 600 models expected to make their way to the UK. The price is said to be £10k to £15k over an above what Mercedes charge for a long-wheelbase S-Class which would put the S600 version in the £130,000 ballpark.

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Soccer League UK - Leeds Soccer League UK Leeds was officially launched in August 2014 with the ambition of bringing together West Yorkshire’s leading sixa-side teams to crown an overall champion. With representatives travelling from across Leeds and Bradford to

take part in the weekly competition, the matches are held at Thomas Danby College every Monday and Thursday evening. The brainchild of Mushad Ahmed, Soccer League UK Leeds is the first of many franchise opportunities which will hopefully set up across the

country, offering teams the chance to play against their region’s top sides, at the lowest prices around. Keep up to date with all the latest match reports and league tables with the Asian Express newspaper who will be reviewing the best of the week’s actions every issue.

Rashid’s too SUPER for NFA Super Six 4-3 NFA Super Six claimed their first win of the season in an action-packed encounter with high-flyers NFA, who lost ground on top spot. From the offset, Raza Rafique's men were pressing their opponents and causing problems in all areas of the pitch, with a fine strike from Wasim Rashid giving his side a deserved lead. Moments later, Rippon Ali came close to equalising, before the scores were brought level after a fine finish out of nowhere from Kabir Miah. With half-time approaching it was Super Six who once again edged in front just before the referee’s whistle, as a precise through-ball from Rashid picked out Rafique who slotted the ball past the keeper. NFA came out determined in the second half and it took just a few minutes before the scores were level again. Monjo Ali’s quickthinking at a kick-in found Rippon Ali in space who managed to turn his man and score a fine goal. Super Six still looked very dangerous and it could have been 3-2 moments later but for a fine save from Haseen Bashir. The league’s bottom side went ahead for a third time in the match when Rashid was put through on goal after a fast counter-attack before Rafique added a fourth shortly after.

Hyde Park stretch lead at top as chasing pack stumble

NFA did pull one back late on with Miah getting his second of the night with a brilliant left-footed strike from a tight angle but Super Six held onto to a remarkable

PLAYER OF THE WEEK Super Six’s Wasim Rashid had a day to remember as he bagged a brace and also claimed an assist as Super Six shocked high flyers NFA, triumphing with a 4-3 scoreline. Since entering the league, Super Six have certainly shown their intent to climb off the foot of the table and with performances like last weeks, their rise up the league seems almost inevitable.

victory. MOTM - Wasim Rashid fired in two great goals and also picked up an assist in a standout performance.

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... rest of the action Jubodhol 4-0 Samba FC

A double from Nurul Hussain helped Jubodhol to an impressive victory in a one-sided affair against Samba FC last week. The Bradford side bossed possession early on with Hussain playing up front and causing problems as he directed Jubodhol's attack. And it was the forward, along with Abdul Kareem, who got the early goals which all-but settled the game. Shazad back in the side for Samba also had a chance early on as he cut inside from out wide position and shot just over. Jubodhol started the second half again with more of the possession and it was Shummel who scored the third after some neat work on the left, cutting inside to score low a shot on his weaker right. Shazad for Samba did test the keeper with a shot late on but Jubodhol continued to push and NurHussainul got his second to end the night with an impressive win to keep them in third place. MOTM: A brace from Nurul Hussain rounded off a dominant display from Jubodhol.

Tetleys Tino 1-0 Old Bacca Boys

Shazad Hussain got the only goal in the game after a hard fought victory which resulted in two sin-bins for OBB. The two sides were evenly matched early on with the Abrar brothers for TT testing the goalkeeper with some fierce shots, whilst Ajmal Abrar's effort was also well saved. TT gained confidence as the game went on and created the early chances in the second half with Ajmal and Afzal combining with a delightful one-two only for the shot to be saved. After dominating the second half, the goal of the day came when Shazad for TT was through on goal and a fabulous dink over the keeper gave them a well deserved victory. Meanwhile, Sultan Khan and Tajamal Hussain both were handed their marching orders late on for OBB who will be disappointed to have fallen further behind the league leaders after some fine results in recent weeks. MOTM: Shazad Hussain claimed the only goal of the game in an important win for TT.

Al-Aqs 1-0 Half a Dozen

A late goal from Nawaz guided his side to a narrow victory over Half a Dozen as Al-Aqs moved further clear of the bottom of the table. Al-Aqs created their first opening on five minutes when Dilal Ahmed played in Aminul Hoque but his effort was saved by the keeper. Moments later Aminul was again denied by the keeper after quick thinking long throw from the keeper. HODC were set up well with new signing 'Jugsy' causing Al-Aqs a few problems and Ali also coming close with an effort just wide of the goal. Yet, with the game looking likely to end in a stalemate, Nawaz got the only goal of the game in the second half to break the deadlock and earn Al-Aqs all three points. MOTM: Aminul Hoque proved a persistent threat for the victors throughout the game.

Hyde Park FC 3-0 Borussia Teeth

Goals from Waleed Akhtar, Kadeem Walker and Jameel sealed a vital win for Hyde Park as they opened up a three point cushion at the top of the table. Idris Hussain's Hyde Park showed touches of class and looked confident from the start when Waleed Akhtar played a one-two with the excellent Walker to open the scoring. The SLUK leading goal scorers were not able to break down the Hyde Park defence as they showed the rest of the pack why they are the favourites to take the championship. Hamza for BT did come close early on when he took on Waleed down the left but his shot was saved by the keeper. Hamza then played a cutback pass to Atif Din whose shot was once again saved by the keeper. Ibrahim Malik came on for Hyde Park and from that point, they went on to dominate the game, with the playmaker setting up Jameel to claim his side’s second of the game. A third came shortly after when the lively Walker produced a fine finish to seal the victory. MOTM: Kadeem Walker continued his fine form this year with another two goals.

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THE SURPRISE PACKAGE OF BOXING CHRIS EUBANK JNR By Khalil Alam info@asianexpress.co.uk

As a boxing fan I recall the great nights of British boxing on free to air terrestrial television in the 1990’s where legends of the ring like Frank Bruno, Lennox Lewis, Steve Collins and Barry McGuigan would be fighting in competitive boxing matches on a regular basis. However one boxing rivalry of the 1990’s that set the British boxing scene on fire was that of the Chris Eubank Snr and Nigel Benn. In November 1990 Eubank Snr and Benn fought an epic first fight that was deemed as the “Eubank Snr slaughter” because everyone in boxing thought that Benn would out muscle Eubank Snr and triumph in a successful win. Eubank Snr battered Benn to a claim a ninth round victory. On 29th November 2014 the undefeated son of the legendary Chris Eubank Snr called Chris Eubank Jnr (18-0 13 knockouts) will be taking on the current British and European middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders (20-0 11 knockouts). The Eubank Jnr and Saunders boxing bout has reignited my interest in British boxing rivalries and reminded me of the classic first fight between Eubank Snr and Benn where the similarities between the fights is shocking with Eubank Jnr expected to lose.

Khalil Alam

Eubank Jnr is the current brightest up and coming boxing stars and his confident, arrogant but cool, calm and calculated demeanour in the ring draws comparisons to his father (Chris Eubank Snr). I am one of the very few people to suggest that Eubank Jnr to win against Saunders because of the way Eubank Jnr has been introduced into the brutal sport of boxing by his father. Eubank Jnr was at a very young age taken to America by his father where he learned boxing the hard way and in the rough and talented gyms, against sparring partners that were often more skilled, senior and heavier than him. His father claims that the hard times in the American boxing gyms was a test for Eubank Jnr to see if he what it takes to be a champion. The hard times for Eubank Jnr has certainly paid dividends as he has emerged as one of the hottest prospects of British boxing and according to his father a future hall of famer. I am in no way suggesting the Saunders fight for Eubank Jnr will be an easy affair since Saunders himself has a brilliant amateur boxing record prior to turning professional and has won against some talented British fighters. Saunders is currently training hard in Marbella and his coach is the legendary Jimmy Tibbs who has previously trained some very successful boxers like Benn, Lloyd Honeyghan, Michael Watson and Frank Bruno. The winner of the Eubank Jnr and Saunders bout will get to chance to fight for a WBO world middleweight title. Eubank Jnr in my opinion is the “surprise package” and I expect the talented boxer to make a huge impact on the sport of boxing.

World Champion Hamilton makes history in Abu Dhabi By Ashley Grint

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the final grand prix of the year, the result was far from a foregone conclusion. Rosberg took pole position after qualifying fastest and another tight race looked to be coming. It was a shame that car troubles took away some of the competitiveness on the final day of the racing calendar yet for Hamilton, it was still ‘the best day of his life’. “This has been just an incredible year. I can't believe how amazing,” said Hamilton. “This is the greatest moment in my life. It feels very surreal. “(Winning in) 2008 was special but the feeling I have now is above and beyond. It's the greatest feeling I've ever had. Thanks so much everyone.” Meanwhile, the Force India duo of Nico Hulkenberg and Sergio Perez picked up an impressive haul of 28 points on their final outing of the year, finishing in sixth and seventh position respectively.

In a season which saw the race for the Formula One World Championship go right down to the final day, it was Lewis Hamilton who clinched the prestigious accolade for a second time to cement his name amongst the British greats. The Mercedes driver lead from the first flag to the last in a performance which perfectly summed up his 2014 campaign behind the wheel. Edging ahead of his teammate, Nico Rosberg, on the first turn, the championship was never in doubt, especially when his German compatriot suffered engine difficulties and was pushed way back down the grid. The pair had been neck and neck all year, with only Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo managing to shrug them off top spot on three occasions, and going into the race in Abu CHAMPION: Lewis Hamilton Dhabi, just 17 points separated clinched his second World them. Championship last weekend with a With points being doubled at dominant display in Abu Dhabi

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More Medals for Mohsin Ju-Jitsu star continues mission to raise sport’s profile

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A touchline spat

As the Indian Super League continues to gain popularity throughout the south Asian nation, it was the action at the side of the pitch in a recent top of the table clash that got viewer’s interested. Former World Cup winner and now coach of league leaders Chennaiyin FC, Marco Materazzi, was seen in an altercation with fellow coach Peter Reid, of Mumbai City, following a controversial penalty decision. The pair were involved in a heated exchange of words after the referee ruled out a penalty in favour of Chennaiyin when Mikael Silvester's shot apparently hit Manuel Friedrich's hand. Reid has since said that he was ‘embarrassed’ of his reaction and has since said he respects his counterpart

and wishes him all the best for the season. “It happens. I am embarrassed. He's been a winner as a player, I've also been a winner. Sometimes, it spills over. We had a laugh afterwards. He's too big to argue with. “It's unfair to fight that one. We shook hands at the end of the game and wished him good luck,” said Reid, who has been a former Manchester City coach. Materazzi said he has no problems with Reid and the incident took place when Chennai were denied a penalty in the 56th minute for a handball. “It's football,” he said. “We shook hands at the end. For me, it was the penalty. I spoke to the referee and then he (Reid) spoke to me. I don't have any problem with him. It was a bad decision.”

Whelan being investigated

The English FA is looking into remarks made by Wigan Athletic owner Dave Whelan despite his apology for apparently insulting Jewish and Chinese people in a newspaper interview. The FA has also confirmed its inquiry into offensive remarks made by Malky Mackay, who Whelan has just appointed as Wigan manager, is ongoing. The FA has not yet opened a file on Whelan and is looking to establish exactly what the 77-year-old millionaire boss of the Championship (second tier) club said. “We are writing to Dave Whelan today and asking him for his observations and he has three days in which to reply before we decide, what action, if any, to take,” an FA spokesman said on Friday. Whelan gave a newspaper interview after hiring Mackay and was accused of anti-Semitism and condoning racism for referring to Chinese people as ‘chinks’ and saying Jewish people ‘chase money’.

TRIUMPHANT: Mohsin Hussain clinched two Bronze and a single Silver medal at the Danish Open earlier this month

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

Another tournament and another podium finish for Bradford’s Mohsin Hussain has helped ensure the local competitor remains a definite ‘one-to-watch’ ahead of the United Nations championships next year. The 25-year-old returned from Copenhagen earlier this month after clinching three medals in the Danish Open, including one Silver and two Bronze. It has been a meteoric rise for the martial arts enthusiast who only took up the sport less than four years ago after accompanying a friend to a training session. Now, training out of the Onna Ju-Jitsu club in Bradford, Mohsin, along with five other representatives from the club,

headed to Denmark on 14th November to compete in various disciplines of Ju-Jitsu on an international stage. A second-place finish was recorded in the pairs demo, whilst bronze were secured in groundfighting and continuous sparring respectively. With his reputation, and medal haul, growing all the time, Mohsin says he always gets a ‘proud’ feeling when representing Great Britain. “When I first started competing it was always my ambition to represent the country,” he said. “Now, I still can’t believe I am competing for Great Britain. When I see all the national flags lined up at tournaments like these, it makes me really proud. “Denmark was an amazing place and a great tournament. I lost to last year’s gold medallist in one contest as well so I was still really pleased to have been given

the chance to come up against the best in the sport.” Mohsin added that he now has his eyes on the Belgium Open, set to be held next year, as his next international venture before the big United Nations Ju-Jitsu (UNJJ) tournament later on. Meanwhile, the Yorkshire fighter is still striving to promote the sport he loves in the city of Bradford and hopes to see more people continue to get involved in Ju-Jitsu. “Word is definitely spreading about the sport and we are definitely pushing forward a lot in Bradford,” he said. “Ju-Jitsu is not only about physicality. It also teaches respect of each other and self-discipline. “Recently I’ve been given the opportunity to visit local schools to talk about the sport and the whole experience has been really good for myself and hopefully the children as well.”

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Motorsports legend left paralysed and unable to speak

By Tanya Shah tanya@asianexpress.co.uk

A close friend of former Formula One champion Michael Schumacher says he’s wheelchair-bound and has speech and memory problems. The motorsports legend suffered severe brain injuries back in December 2013 after a skiing accident. Schumacher had fallen and hit his head on a rock whilst on holiday in the French resort of Meribel. 45-year-old Schumacher was placed in an induced coma in Grenoble hospital for many months as doctors worked tirelessly to save the German’s life. He was recently moved home, but according to exF1 driver and close friend, Philippe Streiff, Schumacher’s condition remains grave. Speaking to French radio, he said: “He is getting better but everything is relative. It’s very difficult. He can’t speak," said Streiff, who was himself left

paralysed after a crash in 1989. “Like me he is in a wheelchair, paralysed. He has memory problems and speech problems.” A spokeswoman for Schumacher said Streiff’s comments were “his opinions”. He was moved home in September and, with his family spending £100,000-a-week on his healthcare, started to make progress in his recovery from the crash. Jean-Francois Payen, one of the doctors who had been treating Schumacher, said that he may take years to recover. “I have noticed some progress but I would say we will have to give him time,” Payen said. “It is like for other patients. We are in a time scale of one to three years, so you need patience.” FIA president Jean Todt claimed that he expected the seven-times F1 champion to “live a relatively normal life” following his return home, whilst his son Mick said in October that his father was “waking up very slowly”.

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