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The story of Malala Yousafzai is an inspirational one which has captured the hearts and minds of millions of people around the world. After her hometown was taken over by Taliban forces, the teenager began writing for BBC Urdu about life under their rule. Using the pen name Gul Makai, she often spoke about her family's fight for girls' education in her community. In October 2012, she was targeted by the Taliban and shot in the head as she returned from school on the school bus. Amazingly, she made a remarkable recovery to become one of the most prominent campaigners in the world today, being featured on the front of Times magazine and speaking on behalf of young women everywhere. Today, Malala has gone from a remote valley in Northern Pakistan to the halls of the United Nations in New York. At just 16years-old, she has become a global symbol of peaceful protest

and the youngest ever nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize. Last month, as she celebrated her 16th birthday, Malala spoke as the Pakistani advocate for girl’s education at the United Nations Youth Assembly. The speech touched upon her personal experiences and the importance of restraining violence at a time when wars are a prominent aspect in many societies and countries. Addressing her peers and fellow international representatives, she said: “Even if there was a gun in my hand and he (Talib) was standing in front of me, I would not shoot him. This is the compassion I have learned from Mohammed, the prophet of mercy, Jesus Christ and Lord Buddha. This is the legacy of change I have inherited from Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela and Mohammed Ali Jinnah. This is the philosophy of non-violence that I have learned from Gandhi, Bacha Khan and Mother Teresa. And this is the forgiveness that I have learned from my father and from my mother. This is what my soul is telling me: be peaceful and love everyone.”

Malala continued by explaining the power of peaceful campaigns and how important the right to education is for all children, worldwide. She added: “We realise the importance of our voice when we are silenced. In the same way, when we were in Swat, the north of Pakistan, we realized the importance of pens and books when we saw the guns. “The wise saying: 'The pen is mightier than the sword' — it is true. The extremists are afraid of books and pens. The power of education frightens them. They are afraid of women. The power of the voice of women frightens them. They think that God is a tiny, little conservative being who would point guns at people's heads just for going to school. “These terrorists are misusing the name of Islam for their own personal benefit. Pashtuns want education for their daughters and sons. Peace is a necessity for education (and prosperity). In many parts of the world, especially Pakistan and Afghanistan, terrorism, war and conflicts stop children from going to schools. We are really tired of these wars.”

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Disgraceful Bradford ninth on worst served hospital meal list

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Hospitals across the UK have been criticised after care watchdog reveals that almost half of all patients feel that hospital food is not good enough, and that some trusts are spending just £2.64 a day on three meals. NHS hospitals claim their own studies show that 99 per cent of patient meals are rated ‘good’ or ‘excellent’. Now hospitals have been accused of conning the public with bogus claims about the quality and choice of food on offer to patients. Campaigners claim nutrition and quality standards are below those for prisons and Whitehall department restaurants, which must adhere to mandatory levels. In some NHS trusts, such as the Heatherwood and Wexham Park, which serves Ascot, Maidenhead, Slough and Windsor, less than four in ten rated the food as ‘good’, placing it bottom of the league of patient satisfaction. However, a survey of staff at its hospitals rated the food, which is prepared by outside contractors, as excellent.

figure was just £2.94. The trust which spent the most on food was Barts in London at £15.65 a day, however the proportion of patients who rated the food as good was just 48 per cent. The figure at the South Tees trust was £15.47 a day – five times higher than the nearby Gateshead hospitals. At South Tees, the proportion of patients who rated food as good was 60 per cent. The damning figures were released by the Campaign for Better Hospital Food, which is supported by 97 organisations, including the Royal College of Physicians, British Heart Foundation and the Patients Association. All are calling on the Government to support a change in the law that would improve all patient meals by requiring them to meet mandatory standards, including quality and nutrition. Campaign co-ordinator, Alex Jackson said that it was time for the Government to come clean about the sorry state of hospital food in England and set mandatory standards for patient meals. Jackson said: “This would only

BRADFORD NHS: The hospitals claim that their food is ranked “Excellent/Good”

Gorton, said: “While costs vary, it is plain that food cooked fresh on hospital premises scores the highest with patients. “Unison is backing calls for set standards for hospital food in England. At the same time we want more hospitals to use kitchens to prepare and cook patient meals instead of bringing in ready-meals from outside.” The Department of Health rejected the need for minimum legal standards and said the figures, which relate to 2011-12,

“Surely patients recovering in hospital have the same right to good food as government ministers, school kids and prisoners?” Other low scores were given to the Medway NHS Foundation Trust in Kent, and the South London Healthcare NHS Trust, which includes Queen Mary’s hospital in Sidcup. The research also reveals that there is little correlation between the amount of money spent on meals and their quality. For example, Heatherwood and Wexham Park trust spends a relatively high figure of £13 a day per patient, yet it came bottom on patient satisfaction. The lowest spending to provide three meals to patients was at the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, where the

involve extending an existing policy which has seen it set mandatory standards for prison food and food served in government departments, to go alongside those that already exist for school food. “Surely patients recovering in hospital have the same right to good food as government ministers, school kids and prisoners?” The Unison union, whose members work in hospital kitchens, claimed that meals produced in-house were generally a higher quality than those from outside contractors. Its deputy head of health, Sara

were out of date. A spokesman said: “There are many fantastic examples of really good food across the NHS thanks to forward-thinking and innovative staff. “But, we recognise that there is too much variation across the country — that is why we have implemented a tough new inspection programme. “With our army of thousands of patient assessors we will drive up standards and reduce variation in hospital food.” She added: “We support the principle of food standards but do not think that legislation is the right way to proceed.”

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Water safety on the agenda at riverside training session

Water safety will be the focus of a training session held for businesses based alongside the River Aire next week. The Leeds City Council-led Riverside Safety Working Group will be a hosting a session at Granary Wharf at 10am on Tuesday 20 August for the staff of all local businesses based by the river to raise awareness of the value of water safety and what to do in case of an emergency. The session will feature a demonstration by the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service at the riverside of how to correctly deploy ‘throw lines’ into the river to help anyone in the water. Chair of the Riverside Safety Working Group Councillor Richard Lewis, who is also Leeds City Council’s executive member for economy and development, said: “Sadly, too many of us are all-tooaware of the dangers water can pose. “You never know when this knowledge may be needed to save a life, so the more people who know what to do in case of an emergency the better. “

Leeds built locomotive to be given new lease of life

An early 20th century steam locomotive built in Leeds is to be given a new lease of life in a Leicestershire village that it served with distinction for decades. Known as ‘Lord Granby’, the locomotive which was manufactured in the city by Hudswell Clarke and Co Ltd in 1902 for the Eastwell Iron Ore Co, worked in the quarries at Eastwell near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire until it was gifted to Leeds in 1961. A 20-year loan of the Lord Granby to the village has now been agreed by Leeds City Council, which will see the locomotive restored to its former glory by the local Eastwell History Group. John Roles, Leeds City Council’s head of museums and galleries said: “The villagers of Eastwell are passionate about their history. They have a long-established history group and are creating a museum. “It will be a really fantastic sight to see this locomotive looking good as new.”

Jazz on the lawn event

Woolley Hall announces its very first Jazz on the Lawn concert. The sound of jazz will be enjoyed on the Italian lawn performed by the Gershwin Gang on Sunday August 25th. Family and friends of all ages can bring a chair or rug and soak up the summer atmosphere, whilst enjoying a delicious outdoor supper. Gates open at 4pm with the concert beginning at 5.15pm Cllr Graham Stokes, Wakefield Council’s cabinet member for Corporate Performance, said: “This is set to be a fantastic evening out, with great music, food and an ideal setting. I hope everyone will come along and soak up the summer atmosphere.” Tickets include entry and supper and cost £18 per adult, £12 per child or £55 for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children.)

RESPECT: All Respect party members have left following George Galloway’s accusations of “sabotage”

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All five of Bradford’s Respect councillors have resigned following the suspension of two co-workers and allegations that they “connived” to sabotage the party. Ishtiaq Ahmed and Mohammed Shabbir, who were suspended last week, were followed by their colleagues Alyas Karmani, Ruqayyah Collector and Faisal Khan who pledge to continue their political path as an independent party until George Galloway, Bradford West MP, retracts his comments. The councillors said, in a statement, that Galloway’s accusations were “symptomatic of a culture within the party that seeks to marginalise and excommunicate members that

raise legitimate concerns”. data protection and misconduct Councillors Ahmed and Shabbir, offences. who represent Manningham and The day before, all five Heaton respectively, were councillors had publicly criticised

“Bradford needs a full time MP who is committed to the city. Being a great orator isn't enough.” suspended the day before a court appearance in London by Galloway’s former secretary Aisha Ali Khan and Metropolitan Police counter-terrorism officer Afiz Khan, who have been charged with

Galloway’s decision to run for London Mayor in 2016 following the end of the current political term in 2015 and the results were published in a national newspaper.

“It’s a slap in the face for the people of Bradford,” Ishtiaq Ahmed, a mental health worker who represents the Manningham ward, told the Guardian. Ahmed claims Galloway spent too little time in Bradford. He said: “People are always asking me: where's George? This weekend I had more than 20 calls from constituents asking me why George is talking about London and not Bradford. “As councillors we have only had one strategic meeting with him in the past year... I'm always reading on his Twitter feed about his appearances in Westminster, his Edinburgh Fringe show, his tour in Scotland – it sometimes feels as though he goes everywhere but Bradford.” Mohammed Shabbir added: “Bradford needs a full time MP who is committed to the city. Being a great orator isn't enough. You have to put the ground work in.” In response, Galloway published a blog post claiming the members had “openly connived” to destabilise the Bradford party, an accusation which the five members called “defamatory, baseless and completely unfounded”. In a statement they said: “We collectively demand the two councillors be publicly exonerated and their suspensions revoked and the baseless and false allegations about them are retracted. “Until our reasonable requests are met then we all resign our whip from the Respect Party with immediate effect and will continue to work for the citizens of Bradford as an independent group in the council.”

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Parents and children have been flooding into the Park and Read children's library with the free film and fun Wednesdays attracting as many as over 600 visitors. The free film and fun days are organised by Bradford Council every Wednesday throughout August. Just last week there were as many as 644 parents with their youngsters and the week before there were 530. Even the other days have been attracting around 130 visitors as many activities have been laid on with children's authors talking to the children and quizzes and competitions taking place. From 27th-29th June there were 418 visitors. This increased to 2,343 visitors during July and this is expected to double for August. Coun Susan Hinchcliffe, Bradford Council's Executive Member for Skills, Employment and Culture, said: "The Park and Read initiative has been an enormous success demonstrating the lure of such a facility in City Park. "This bodes well for when we open a new City Library in City Park already a major attraction for families.”

Thumbs up from Ofsted

Staff at Calderdale children’s centres are celebrating after their centres were judged as ‘good’ in a recent Ofsted inspection. The Central Halifax Children’s Centres were visited by Ofsted from 9th – 11th July 2013, and the inspectors were impressed with what they found. The three centres being judged were the Jubilee Children’s Centre, Sunshine Children’s Centre and Little Stars Children’s Centre, all in Halifax. The inspectors were impressed with the links the centres had with the local community, and how well the staff reached the families most in need. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People’s Services, Cllr Megan Swift, said: “It’s fantastic news that Halifax children’s centres have received such a positive result from their recent inspection. “The staff work hard to ensure families that need their services, know about them, and I’m glad this has been recognised in the Ofsted report.

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45 Police have arrested 45 men believed to be involved in the biggest child sex ring ever seen in the UK. The arrests come after a yearlong investigation into sex abuse allegations across three towns in West Yorkshire. Most of the suspects – said to be white and Asian – are in their 20s but some of are said to be middle aged, up to their 60s. Members of the gang are alleged to have abused four girls – some as young as 13 – over several years. One member of the gang is said to have groomed the girls before having sex with one of them in front of his friends and passing her around to be abused. Some of the men arrested were directly linked to each other while others were described as being ‘opportunistic’. The Head of the West Yorkshire

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men arrested in “UKs biggest child sex ring”

Arrests in three West Yorkshire towns come after police investigation

Homicide and Major Inquiry team, Detective Chief Superintendent Andy Brennan, told the Sunday Mirror: “These are serious allegations, which is why we have

linked. There has been a series of incidents over several years and we will investigate each and every one of them. “Some of the incidents involved a couple of people, while others involved more.” The investigation involving 30 police officers is ongoing and further arrests may be made over coming weeks. All the alleged crimes are said to have occurred at least two years ago and the men involved have all been bailed. These recent arrests follow a series of high-profile child sex gang cases - including five men who were jailed for life in June in Oxford. made a significant number of Child sex gangs have also been arrests to try and confirm or negate uncovered in Rochdale, Greater any criminality. Manchester, Cambridgeshire and “Although 45 people have been Rotherham, South Yorkshire. arrested they are not all directly

“These are serious allegations, which is why we have made a significant number of arrests to try and confirm or negate any criminality.

Two men sentenced for death of man in Bradford hit and run

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DANGEROUS DRIVING: Ishan Khan (above) and Javed Ali Zaman sentenced for the death of Richard Taylor

Two men have today been sentenced for their part in the death of a 59-year-old man following a fatal road traffic collision. Richard Taylor died after being struck by a car as he crossed the A650 Keighley Road in Manningham in July 2012. Ishan Khan of Woodlands Street, Bradford (upper left) was sentenced to six years for causing death by dangerous driving and attempting to pervert the course of justice whilst Javed Ali Zaman of St Michael's Road, Bradford (lower left) was sentenced to 12 months for attempting to pervert the course of justice. Zaman was also sentenced on the day for other unrelated criminal offences including a robbery in James Street Bradford in October 2012. He received a combined

sentence of seven years for all the offending taken together. Richard's sister Jane Taylor said: “Richard was a good, kind person who was at a time in his life where he was the happiest he had ever been. He always thought of others and he had expressed a wish to donate his organs after his passing. This will now not be possible and is something else that has been taken from him. “No sentence will ever be enough for what has been done to Richard, however I am satisfied that justice has been done and I would like to thank the witnesses who helped Richard immediately after the collision and those who came forward to give evidence. I would finally like to thank the police officers who have worked

tirelessly on this case to support me and bring those responsible to justice.” Detective Superintendent Lisa Griffin of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team said: “Richard Taylor was a much loved brother who had his life tragically cut short because of the actions of Ishan Khan on 30th July last year. Not only did he knock Mr Taylor down but he then made it worse by not stopping at the scene to help or contacting the emergency services. He now has six years in prison to consider the consequences of his actions on that day. Khan was also helped by Javed Ali Zaman who failed to help Mr Taylor and supported Khan's dishonest version of events. He too will spend time in prison."

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PASTIES: Traces of pork were found in ‘halal pasties’ made by prison food distributors 3663

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‘There is evidence to suggest direct racial discrimination in England’s prisons’

Are Muslims being discriminated in prison because of fraudulent halal produce?

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Claims from a Bradford-based organisation that Muslim prisoners are not being catered for adequately have been strongly denied by England’s prison services. The Association of Non Stun Abattoirs (ANSA) believe there is evidence to suggest that Muslim inmates are being served meat which may not constitute halal. In February 2013, traces of pork were found in supposed halal pasties which were issued by the 3663 food distributor, the same company which provides all food and drink to publicly run prisons in England and Wales. According to ANSA’s Policy and Communication Director, Mohammed Saleem, the fact this company has been found guilty of providing false halal produce in the past, means it is not a trusted distributor for halal products anymore. He explained: “These companies, it doesn’t matter if they are certified or not, do not have the right to simply say what constitutes halal meat. “We saw it earlier this year when they found pork DNA in pasties yet they were certified as halal as well. It’s not really an issue to do with price, it’s just the fact that companies out there believe they have the right to dictate to Muslims what is halal. “The UK prison system is denying Muslim inmates meals

prepared according to Islamic law as well as the British law while at the same time providing kosher meals to Jewish prisoners where the slaughter methods are identical. “If I was in prison in England I would ask for the kosher meal, because our religion allows us to eat that, however I believe that due to the discrimination which exists, I wouldn’t be allowed it as I’m not Jewish.” Mr Saleem’s comments come off the back of a report which highlighted the cost of meals per inmates with a Muslim Meal costing £2.80 compared to £8.00 for kosher meals. He adds that these statistics further reinforce and ‘demonstrate positive and direct discrimination’. “One would not expect it to happen under a labour Government. This shows the [Ministry of Justice] and the prison services are failing their "duty of care" to Muslim inmates,” he said. A Prison Service spokesperson explained how the average cost of meals for a day for inmates (including beverages) was just £2.26, therefore both the kosher and halal meals are catered for separately. The spokesperson said: “We respect and cater for the religious needs of prisoners - this includes providing Jewish and Muslim prisoners with food that has been certified by the appropriate

authorities.” NOMS (National Offender Management Service) is an Executive Agency of the Ministry of Justice. Their role is to commission and provide offender services in custody such meals according to inmate’s religious dietary requirements in England and Wales, ensuring best value for money from public resources. There are currently 133 prisons in England and Wales, including three immigration removal centers, that are operated by NOMS on behalf of UKBA. The management of 14 prisons is contracted to private sector partners and the rest are run by the public sector through Her Majesty's Prison Service catering for over 11,500 Muslim prisoners. According to Mr Saleem, a meeting he had with Muslim Advisor for NOMS Chaplaincy HQ, Ahtsham Ali, on Tuesday 30th July NOMS is in breach of its own halal standards (ST07 10/294/2) and Prison Service Race Equality Statement (PSO 2800) Mr Saleem states that Mr Ali confessed he would not eat the halal meals provided for the

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prisoners. Mr Ali was unable to be contacted during this investigation however the Prison Service spokesperson denied these claims. Masood Butt, ANSA legal Advisor, said: “Halal is a consumer led term. The law uses ‘slaughter by way of religious method’ for Muslims, which then clarifies that it enjoys exemptions from stunning.

“This implies that, for a product to be slaughtered by way of religious method for consumption of Muslims in Britain, the preferred and legal approach is "non-stun" and therefore the preferred basis for HMPS published Halal Meat Quality Standard must be. “The current standard falls short of legal compliance'.”

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Birds Edge First School ready for summer planting season

An oversized, underused and past its best raised bed was removed by the parents back in February to make way for a new tarmac area with a smaller and more manageable raised bed for the children to look after along with a sand pit play area. Fifteen adults and as many children turned out for a day in February to remove the old raised beds which took a gargantuan effort by the volunteers to do in just one day. They had to first remove around five tonnes of soil with wheelbarrows. Then they had to manually haul the upright wooden rounds from the ground and carry these clear of the playground. Funding for the project to go ahead came from Denby Dale Parish Environment Trust who supplied £1,000 for the purchase of the new raised bed and sand box. The grant also paid for the tarmac to reinstate the playground surface.

Smarter York Spring Clean

Today the Cabinet Member responsible for street environment will consider a report evaluating the Spring Clean which took place in May this year and proposes similar schemes for the future. Over 560 hours of work and more than 1,600 bags of litter were collected during May as part of City of York Council and the North Yorkshire and York Probation Trust's Smarter York Spring Clean. The team started the Spring Clean in Westfield when they collected litter and rubbish from Westfield Fenn. Over 90 bags of rubbish were collected as well as a mattress and a sofa. Over the rest of the week over 100 bags of rubbish were collected from the Teddar Road, Chesney Field and Foxwood park areas. Cllr David Levene, Cabinet Member for Environmental Services, Said: “The Spring Clean was a great way to bring many organisations together from around York to help make a Smarter York.”

New Library plans are perfect for the Piece Hall

The final design plans for Halifax’s new Central Library and Archive have moved a step closer. Calderdale Council and English Heritage have agreed changes which will make sure the new building and fourth gate complement the neighbouring Piece Hall and Square Chapel, whilst providing significant regeneration to the area. Leader of Calderdale Council, Councillor Tim Swift said: “The designs for the Central Library and Archive are an inspiring blend of the old and the new. “It will be a place to inspire learning, where young and old will come together and enjoy and celebrate our remarkable heritage.” There will be a clear view of the new library on the approach to the Piece Hall as it has been agreed that the railings which currently face Square Road will be removed. The new Central Library will also be more prominent as the plans have been altered to increase the size of the building, making it closer to Square Road, attracting visitors as they head towards Halifax’s Cultural Quarter.

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Muslim parents seek Press Complaints Commission investigation after they claim misreporting by the Sun newspaper By Anush Ansari anush@asianexpress.co.uk

The parents of a Muslim child at the centre of a row about a dinner lady who was sacked for serving pork to their seven-yearold, have filed a complaint to the Press Complaints Commission (PCC) on unfair reporting by the ‘Sun’. Zahid and Rumana Darr claim the reporter who 'broke' the story misrepresented their remarks to him. They say that they never gave the name of their child and that the article seems to suggest that the dinner lady was sacked on the basis of just this one incident. Dinner lady of 11-years, Alison Waldock, has maintained that said she “accidentally” gave Khadija Darr SACKED: Dinner gammon at Waldock had a str lady of 11-years Alison lunchtime at ing from concerned Mu of complaints against her Queen Edith slim and vegetarian parents Primary School in Godwin Way after the youngster pointed to the dish on the lunch menu. A nearby teacher spotted the mistake and quickly swept the plate away from the child. The Darrs say they never made a specific complaint about the dinner lady, nor did they ask for Waldock to be sacked. They just wanted to make sure it didn’t happen again. In fact it was the headteacher who had invited a number of other parents including the Darrs via email for a meeting about their halal/vegetarian meal concerns. Now it has been revealed that there had been repeated accusations against the dinner lady, both by Muslim and vegetarian parents. The Darrs

want it clarified that neither they nor their daughter should be blamed for the subsequent sacking. The school’s headteacher Caroline Peet confirmed the incident was “not a one-off” and that Waldock’s actions had been treated seriously by employer Lunchtime UK, due to the significant number of children involved in the complaints process. Lunchtime UK operations director Peter McAleese said to the press: “Anyone losing their job is regretful. “But there was a full and transparent procedure that Alison went through - as well as an appeals procedure which she lost.” Now the Darrs, who have four children at Queen Edith Primary want the Press Complaints Commission (PCC) to investigate the Sun's coverage of the story and their daughter. In the meanwhile, UKIP leader Nigel Farage, who has rallied valuable political support by vocalising the concerns of many voters about immigration and multiculturalism, has said that the sacking of the dinner lady was ‘outrageous’. Speaking on ITV’s Daybreak he said: “We've all made mistakes in our lives and in our jobs. “The reason that Alison's been sacked is that we're so terrified in this country of causing offence to anybody, particularly the Muslim religion. “I think actually what's been happening with this whole ‘politically correct agenda’ is lots of decent ordinary people are losing their jobs and paying the price for us being terrified of causing offence. “There was nothing malicious or deliberate in this, and this isn't just Alison, this is happening to scores of people every month up and down the country, she's just got the courage to come and talk about it.”

From Broadway to Disney show

SCHOOL: Four of the Darrs children attend the Queen Edith Primary

An amazing evening of choirs with more than 30 favourite songs and musicals will be held at Cleckheaton town Hall on the evening of October 5th. The night is being organised by the European Dog Rescue Group as a fundraiser and ‘From Broadway to Disney’ should be a real draw. As well as the Dog Rescue Choir, dancers from the K School of Dance and live music acts will also be taking part with music from Simon and Marie Ackroyd and band.

Past successful shows from the group have been ‘Show Extravaganza’ and ‘Last Night of the Proms’ and there is no doubt that ‘From Broadway to Disney’ will be another excellent night full of fun, sing-a-long songs, dancing and a great time for all the family with a party atmosphere. The European Dog Rescue Group raises funds to help in the rescue of abandoned dogs, both here and in Europe. The group is currently raising funds for the Dog House Shelter in Cyprus.

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Home Office vans spark controversy 1940s dance night at Dewsbury Town Hall

Dancers and 1940s music enthusiasts are invited to a 1940s Dance extravaganza on September 28th at Dewsbury Town Hall. Singer Lola Lamour will be making a Northern appearance as the headline act. Lola has long been considered one of the premier female 1940s vocalists in the country. She will being doing two sets featuring

favourite tunes, and is sure to get everybody up and dancing. There is a large dance floor with cabaret style tables, in a room dressed in the style of the time, a fully stocked licensed bar plus a range of hot refreshments will help dancers to keep their energy levels up and dance the night away and a house photographer will be on hand to take snaps. Non-dancers can sit back in comfort and enjoy the music, the atmosphere, and the great company, catch up with old friends, and meet new ones. Everybody is encouraged to come along in 1940s best glamorous outfits to really set the scene.

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A Home Office campaign which saw advertising vans driving around London calling on illegal immigrants to “go home or face arrest” has been faced with severe backlash. The scheme has stirred up controversy and is now being investigated by the ASA (Advertising Standards Agency) following 60 complaints. A spokesperson for ASA said that members of the public had come forward to express their concerns, particularly over the wording of the advert. Campaign group Liberty have launched a counter-message mocking the Government adverts, with the message “Stirring up tension and division in the UK illegally? Home Office, think again.” displayed on a van which followed the routes of the original campaign vans. The Home Office advert was showcased around parts of London including Barnet, Hounslow, Barking and Dagenham. A spokesperson has said the pilot scheme has been successful, but hasn’t disclosed statistics on how many people have left the country.

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Critics of the campaign have said that it is designed to raise tensions in communities and that the wording “Go home” is reminiscent of racists slogans from the 1970s. Business secretary Vince Cable, a Liberal Democrat, has labelled the scheme as “stupid and offensive” and Brent Council leader Muhammed Butt has spoken out to say the project was “an act of desperation”. Rachel Robinson is a Liberty policy officer, she said they had started their tour in Westminster. “We were outside the Home Office for a little while, and had some quizzical looks from officials. But it certainly seems to be having an impact.” “We thought this was an excellent way to get the counter message out there. We want to offer an alternative message, which isn't about division and stirring up tension. That's what we're really trying to achieve.”

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In less than one week, a fundraiser from Bradford will embark upon a huge challenge as he attempts to scale Ben Nevis to raise money for victims of the on-going Syrian conflict. On Saturday 31st August, Nazim Ali will begin his ascent of Britain's Highest Mountain, standing at 1,344m, for the Bradford-based Humanitarian international charity Human Relief Foundation (HRF). After paying a visit to Syria in 2006, as a tourist on holiday before the conflicts began, Nazim states he was taken aback by the wonderful hospitality he received from the Syrian people. Yet now, with the country in disrepute, Nazim hopes to help out the once prospering country by providing families with essentials such as blankets, heaters, food parcels and toys for children. The conflicts in Syria have now lasted over two years with the most recent alleged ‘chemical attacks’ a new sign that the disruption does not look like ending soon. Thousands of lives have already been lost in the violence and the death toll is rising daily. Over 100,000 Syrians have been killed; more than 10 million need humanitarian aid; whilst 75 per cent of the country has very limited access to clean water. 32-year-old Nazim hopes he can provide some

contribution to the relief efforts in the country, explaining how ‘every little really does help’. “The minimum I hope to raise from this one appeal is £400 but I am hoping to raise a lot more,” he said. “There is the personal challenge about climbing Ben Nevis yet the most important thing is to raise money for this important cause. “My motivation comes from the Syrian people. I visited their on holiday seven years ago and it was a beautiful place to be. However now, these people, these families, they are living in tents, without adequate food and water supply, whilst their commodities have all but gone. “You can’t truly imagine what these people are going through so we just have to try and help out in whatever way we can.” Nazim, who is also general secretary of the Naqshbandia Active Development Association (NADA), which operates Jamia Masjid Naqshbandia Aslamia in Bradford, is an avid fundraiser having previously climbed Mount Snowden, as well as completing three marathons. To date he has helped raise almost £6,000 for humanitarian causes and hopes the generosity of the public will continue to support his efforts. 100 per cent of donations made will go towards alleviating the suffering of the Syrian people in the refugee camps. People can sponsor Nazim by visiting his donations page at: www.justgiving.com/ nazimali300

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Public consultation has started on a list of 19 schemes which could boost the Sheffield City Region’s economy by seven billion pounds over the next decade. The Local Transport Body (LTB) is asking the public for opinions on its initial list of major development projects through their online consultation. The LTB’s analysis of the schemes shows that they have the potential to boost the Sheffield City Region’s economic output by over 20 per cent and create almost 4,500 sustainable new jobs. Barnsley Leader and LTB Chair, Councillor Sir Stephen Houghton CBE, said: “The Government wants to devolve funding and decision making powers to the Sheffield City Region because ministers can see that better investments are made by local leaders, who understand the impact that decisions have on everyday life. “We want local people to tell us what they think, so we can better understand how these projects could impact on residents and businesses in the Sheffield City Region.”

Abbeydale land to be given new lease of life

An unloved woodland in Abbeydale is to be given a new lease of life after local people got together to take action. Around 70 people came along to share their ideas at a community event organised by Sheffield City Council, Abbeydale Tenants and Residents Association (TARA) and Sheffield Wildlife Trust. The wooded area next to Dalton Court community centre has been unused for several years and became a dumping ground for old car parts and household items. The Council, which cleared the area, wants to help the local community put the land to good use as part of its Living with Nature project to improve green spaces. Ideas included creating an informal wooden play area within the wood with wooden walkways, turning part of the space into an open meadow, as well as leaving the area as it is now but encouraging wildlife to visit through the addition of bird boxes and specific plants. There was also an opportunity to suggest a name for the wood.

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Polish lady cleans up Beeston A young lady looks to be rewarded for her efforts in looking after her community

CLEANING UP: Emilia Zaczkowska has been putting her efforts into cleaning up Beeston

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A young Polish lady is working hard to improve her community by cleaning up the local area. 20-year-old Emilia Zaczkowska got to work just a day after she moved into her rented property in Beeston, Leeds. She began by tidying up her yard, getting rid of waste, bottles and beercans in the area, sweeping up and clearing weeds. She said: “I got really scared of those narrow streets, loaded up with rubbish containers and so many front doors made ugly by messy surroundings.” A few Asian neighbours stopped by to express their gratitude to Zaczkowska, who works through her Sunday days off to better her surrounding streets. A local Pakistani man stopped and told her: “I have been living here almost 60 years and gave up hope of cleaning our streets 30 years ago. “This gentle lady gives us all the fresh light of a better future.” The Local Authority in the area is considering running a contest for the cleanest house and best kept garden in the neighbourhood. A representative said: “If these new impulses weren’t given to people, our society would degenerate and sink into the rubbish. Maybe this sort of reform is needed for the whole of Britain. “We should be grateful to welcome such talented people [such as Zaczkowska] into our country. We are considering rewarding her for her good deeds in the area. “We have also talked about offering our support to her, if she decides to stay in Leeds, to help her set up her own cleaning and gardening business.”

A local Pakist man stopped ani told her: “I ha and ve been living here alm years and ga ost 60 v of cleaning o e up hope ur st 30 years ago reets .”

Fred Dibnah book launch at Bradford Industrial Museum The widow of much-loved steeplejack Fred Dibnah will sign copies of her new memoir at Bradford Industrial Museum later this month. Sheila Dibnah’s new memoir, ‘A Cast Iron Will’, reveals the story of her marriage to Fred, whose ability to

demolish chimneys and lovingly was diagnosed with terminal cancer. restore vintage machinery was She will be signing copies of the documented in a number of television book - which will also be available for programmes. sale - at the Bradford Council-run The book details the first meeting Museum on Sunday 25th August between the rough-hewn engineer between 11am-4pm. and former magician’s assistant Cllr Susan Hinchcliffe, Bradford through to their final days when Fred Council’s Executive Member

responsible for Culture, said: "Bradford Industrial Museum is the ideal setting for a book signing about a man who loved steam engineering, Victorian ingenuity, and vintage machinery.” Frederick ‘Fred’ Dibnah MBE was born in Bolton in 1938 and became a steeplejack with a keen interest in mechanical engineering. His gentle manner and self-taught philosophical outlook proved popular with viewers and he featured in a number of television programmes, including ‘Fred Dibnah's Age of Steam’ and ‘Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age’.

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STAR STUDENTS: (l-r) Amol Joshi, Amrita SinghMorgan, Ashwin Venkatesh

“These results are evidence of the hard work, commitment and enthusiasm of all our students and they are all to be congratulated.”

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The Grammar School at Leeds students earn outstanding results

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Many 16-year-olds feel somewhat up in the air as they nervously await their GCSE results, but the feeling was all too real for one high-flying student. Ashwin Venkatesh, from The Grammar School At Leeds, homeward bound after six weeks with his grandparents in Chennai, spent a sleepless night on a 12-hour flight from Delhi wondering how he had fared in

this summer’s GCSE examinations. However, the school’s system allows students to access their results online from 6.00am, and he got the news the moment his flight touched down at Manchester. Just three hours later, Ashwin was in school to celebrate his stunning ten A* grades with his family and friends. His achievement has paved the way towards A-levels and he hopes to follow in his parent’s footsteps and study medicine. Fellow student Amol Joshi also achieved ten A*s, while Amrita Singh-Morgan and Vivek Kondragunta attained nine A*s and an A apiece. GSAL saw a number of star performers in this summer’s examinations which saw a grand total of 834 A* passes amounting to 39 per cent of grades achieved at the school.

A lucky thirteen students scooped 10 A*s each in this year’s GCSEs – with one student celebrating an incredible 11 A*s. The school has pulled off outstanding results in a number of subjects at A* and A with an 82 per cent pass rate in mathematics, 64 per cent in English language, 88 per cent in religious studies, 83 per cent in music, 71 per cent in geography, 93 per cent in ICT and 72 per cent in the double science award. Principal Mike Gibbons said: “In a year which many experts have described as ‘turbulent’ we are delighted that approaching a third of our cohort achieved at least 10 As. “These results are evidence of the hard work, commitment and enthusiasm of all our students and they are all to be congratulated.”

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On average, people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic communities wait a year longer for a transplant then a white patient By Staff reporter info@asianexpress.co.uk

Three out of ten patients on the UK’s kidney transplant waiting list are from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, according to a new NHS report. The latest Organ Donation and Transplantation Activity Report published by NHS Blood and Transplant also reveals that only 23 per cent of patients who received a kidney transplant during 2012/13 were from these communities and, on average, they will wait a year longer for a transplant than a White patient. Kidneys are allocated according to many factors, with blood and tissue type amongst the most important and matching is likely to be closer when the ethnicity of the donor and recipient are closer. As only a small percentage, around five per cent, of deceased donors are from BAME communities, this can delay a suitably matched organ being found for BAME patients. Last year there were 1,212 deceased donors in the UK. Only 56 of them were from BAME communities. Of those, 21 were Asian, 20 were Black and 15 were from other ethnic backgrounds. Sally Johnson, NHS Blood and Transplant’s Director of Organ Donation and

WAITING LIST: Faizan Awan, here with his mother Parveen, has had two kidney transplants

NBTA, (the National Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Transplant Alliance) said: “I am today urging individuals from BAME backgrounds as well as appropriate community and religious groups to help improve organ donation and transplantation in our communities. Please discuss this with close members of your family and join the Organ Donor Register. Together we can solve this problem and save lives.” Mother-of-four Parveen Awan lives in Blackburn and works for her local council as an advisor for carers. Her son Faizan, who is now 27, had kidney failure as a child and has since gone on to have two transplants. Parveen is the founder and chair of Blackburn and District Kidney Support Group and works to raise awareness of the need for blood and organ donors in the local Asian diverse communities to make a community. She is also a blood decision to donate if and when they donor. can, knowing that they can be She said: “We assume that proud to help someone in their people know that blood and organ own community. Remember it’s donation is needed but when I start really important to let your family speaking to people they often have know your decision and join the no idea. NHS Organ Donor Register.” “In addition to Faizan having his Kirit Modi, Chairman of the two transplants, my nephew died National Kidney Federation and aged just eight because he needed co-chair of the a heart transplant and he didn’t get one in time. A lot of people never go through these things so they don’t think about blood and organ donation, but when you see these things first-hand your perspective changes.”

Ethnic minorities wait longer for kidney transplants Transplantation, added: “Patients from Black, Asian and some ethnic minority communities are more likely to need an organ transplant than the rest of the population as they are more susceptible to illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes and certain forms of hepatitis,

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Robbery: Bradford Road, Fartown Police are appealing for information after a 14-year-old boy had his bike stolen during an incident at a park in the Fartown area of Huddersfield. The incident occurred around 6.30pm on Wednesday 21st August 2013 in fields behind Bradford Road, Fartown, when the victim was pushed off his bike by the

Orchestra of Opera North with Francesca Dego

‘The Power and the Glory’ kicks off the Kirklees Concert Season at Huddersfield Town Hall on September 19th with an event that captures all the energy and thrill of live music. Appearing with the Orchestra of Opera North will be Italian violinist Francesca Dego. Following the release of her début album devoted to Paganini, she will light the fireworks of the great violinist/composer’s romantic Violin Concerto No.1 which is packed with technical wizardry and musical panache. Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony is arguably the Russian composer’s best-known work, a masterpiece on which his life depended. A musical and political triumph, it simultaneously succeeded in appeasing Stalin’s government with its stirring, patriotic melodies, whilst creating music of such beauty and sorrow that it moved – and still moves – audiences to tears.

suspect who was among a group of youths. The main suspect, who rode off on the bike, is described as a white male, around 15 years of age, 5 ft 5 inches tall with a freckly complexion on his face and a bowl style haircut. He was wearing a grey tracksuit. The stolen bike is a 'Felt Nine 60' mountain bike that was black and red in

colour with rust on the forks and size 29 inch wheels. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable 2370 Nicola Keitch at Kirklees Robbery Team via: 101 or by calling Crimestoppers, anonymously and in confidence, on: 0800 555 111.

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West Yorkshire motorists could face new charges as part of a crackdown on bad driving SPOT FINES: New legislation allows traffic officers to issue spot fines to motorists

LDF core strategy exploratory meeting

An exploratory meeting between Kirklees Council and the Planning Inspector appointed to discuss the Kirklees Local Development Framework Core Strategy is to be held on September 18th. The purpose of the meeting is to clarify how best to proceed with the examination of the core strategy in the light of concerns raised by the Inspector. The Inspector will outline these concerns and answer questions. This will not be an opportunity to debate previously made representations. This will take place at subsequent hearing sessions. The core strategy sets out how much new development there should be, broadly where it should be and policies to ensure that the strategy is delivered in a sustainable way. It represents the council’s chosen way forward having considered possible alternatives. The current document was submitted in April 2013 for examination. Subsequent letters from the inspector have expressed concerns that the council had not complied with the ‘duty to cooperate’ in the way it shared its plan preparation with neighbouring authorities.

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Motorists in West Yorkshire could be subjected to spot fines for tail-gating and middle lane hogging as part of a new crackdown on bad driving. The changes give road policing units new powers to issue £100 penalty notices and drivers could also receive three points on their license. More serious offences could end

up in court and offenders would be subjected to higher penalties. Fines for existing offences, such as driving whilst using a mobile phone, will also rise. The changes allow road policing officers more flexibility when dealing with more minor driving offences, and it has been said that it will be a less time consuming process than going through court for offences. Drivers will still have the option to appeal decisions in court and also to take a road safety course as

an alternative to license points. The changes have been met with some scepticism, and a recent poll by Auto Trader showed that 60 per cent of road users believe that the changes will have no impact on road safety. Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond said: “Careless driving puts innocent people’s lives at risk. That is why we have made it easier for the police to tackle problem drivers by allowing them to immediately issue a fixed-penalty notice for low-level offending

rather than taking these offenders to court.” Chief Inspector Mark Bownass of West Yorkshire Police, said there would be no change to how roads in the county were policed as a result. But he added: “The new fixed penalties provide officers with a toolkit which allows them to deal with the offence based upon their perception, right through from a fixed penalty ticket to a traffic offence report.”

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Sikh channel fined for ‘encouraging crime’ By Staff reporter info@asianexpress.co.uk

A Sikh TV channel has been handed a £30,000 fine after a controversial debate was held on air whereby guests supported an assassination attempt on a former Indian Army General. Sangat TV were issued the fine after commentators on the channel had stated their approval of an incident which saw Lt Gen Kuldeep Singh Brar have his throat cut by unknown assailants. Ofcom said the programme was ‘likely to encourage or to incite the commission of crime or to lead to disorder’. 78-year-old Lt Gen Brar was in charge of the controversial military operation to clear Sikh militants from the Golden Temple in Amritsar, northwest India, in 1984. According to Indian Government official figures, 400 people were killed in the attacks, however Sikhs around the world have claimed that the actual number is much higher, with 1,000s of pilgrims killed. Ofcom said satellite channel Sangat TV broadcast statements in a panel discussion programme, on 30th September last year, which 'were an indirect call to members of the Sikh community to take violent action against Lt General Brar and other

members of the Indian armed forces'. Following a viewer complaint, Ofcom requested a translation of the debate, whereby it was revealed that commentators on the show said: “If they [who assaulted Brar] were Sikhs, I congratulate them...Whatever nation [Brar's attackers] belong to, they will be our diamonds.”

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Sangat TV's parent company, Regis 1, has since announced its decision to air fewer controversial debates in the future yet are likely to appeal against the fine. The channel's head of programmes, Amarpreet Mann, said: “Ofcom haven’t shown any kind of flexibility. They have failed to understand the feelings of the Sikhs. We will be contesting the fine.” Adding that anything more than a token fine would be "crippling" because it is a charity-based station, Mr Mann said: “We’ve not done anything wrong and it’s independent media. Everybody has a right to speak.”

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Women and girls at risk of forced marriage have been advised by a charity to put a metal spoon in their underwear to set off airport metal detectors. Karma Nirvana, a charity that supports victims of forced marriage, has said this tactic has helped women buy time so that can explain their situation when they are searched. They claim it has helped people in the past to avoid being taken overseas.

Last week, UK government ministers warned that young people were at highest risk of being taken abroad and forced to marry during the school Summer holidays. Their forced marriage unit received report of 400 cases between June and August last year, out of a yearly total of 1,500. Estimated figures of Britons forced into marriage each year lie between 1,500 and 5,000, with a third under the age of 16. Speaking to AFP, Natasha Rattu, Karma Nirvana's operations manager said they regularly advise helpline callers to protect

themselves with this new trick. She said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know exactly when it may happen or if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to happen, we advise them to put a spoon in their underwear. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When they go through security, it will highlight this object in a private area and, if 16 or over, they will be taken to a safe space where they have that one last opportunity to disclose theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re being forced to marry.â&#x20AC;? Aneeta Prem is founder and president of Freedom Charity, an organisation that deals with the prevention of forced marriage through education and training. She

Youth Opportunity Fund â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Open for Business

Wakefield Council is working in partnership with the voluntary organisation Young Lives to give young people opportunity to be involved in more activities across the Wakefield district. Through its Youth Opportunity Fund, the Council is offering grants up to ÂŁ7,000 for voluntary groups who work with and provide activities for young people aged 8-19 or up to

25 for young people with disabilities. Decisions on how the grants would be awarded will be made by panels of young people supported by Youth Workers from both the Council and voluntary groups. Cllr Olivia Rowley, Wakefield Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;To be able to run activities and groups, voluntary and community sector

partners need access to funding. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are looking for activities that are structured, good quality, led by an adult and help young people learn and develop new social skillsâ&#x20AC;?. All bids must be received with the appropriate supporting evidence signed by the project leader. The closing date for applications to the Youth Opportunity Fund is 30th September.

also believes that the summer is a crucial time for young people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Children go out of peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consciousness over summer because they are away for such a long time,â&#x20AC;? she told the Guardian. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The victim may think they are going away to a family wedding, not knowing it is actually their wedding. And when they go they are often gone for a long time and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come back until they are pregnant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nobody knows what the true figure is because so many young victims are terrified of coming forward. But it is definitely much, much higher than what is reported.â&#x20AC;? Justice Minister Damian Green, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;To protect men and women from being forced in to marriage we are making it a criminal offence to breach a Forced Marriage Protection Order (FMPO) punishable by up to five years in prison.â&#x20AC;? Jasvinder Sanghera CBE, activist and advocate for womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right and founder of the charity Karma Nirvana, has campaigned for 15 years to make forced marriage a criminal act after she was forced in to a marriage. Her sister was also forced in to a violent marriage and killed herself. She said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Forced marriages rob you of a childhood - our victims have the most horrific of crimes committed against them here in Britain. As cases increase so must awareness, legal remedies and a strong message to perpetrators. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Strengthening Forced Marriage Protection Orders reinforces the serious approach we are taking to tackle these abuses. All these measures remind victims that forced marriages are a crime not part of culture, tradition and that they will be believed and supported if they report.â&#x20AC;? Asian

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Relocation of Knottingley Library

Knottingley Library will be relocating to Knottingley Sports Centre. The library will close to the public for four days from 2nd September as it will be relocating to a newly refurbished room within Knottingley Sports Centre The library will reopen at its new location, only a few metres away from its old location, on Friday 6 September at 9am The new library has been redecorated, with new carpeting, new shelving, furniture and a brand new layout. Cllr David Dagger, Wakefield Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cabinet member for Culture and Libraries, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;By relocating the library, we can offer users improved facilities and longer opening hours. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We apologise for any disruption the temporary closure will cause, but hope all users to the library will enjoy the improved facilities when it reopens.â&#x20AC;? The mobile library will make an additional stop on Monday 2 September between 3pm and 5pm, and it will be parked at the back of the Knottingley Sports Centre.

Author talk with Andy Holgate at Holmfirth Library

Andy Holgate, author of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Can't Swim, Can't Ride, Can't Run: My Triathlon Journey from Common Man to Ironmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will be giving a talk on September 25 at Holmfirth Library. Andy Holgate's book is the inspirational true story of one man's journey from being an overweight librarian to an Ironman triathlete. Along the way, he ended up in hospital, dealt with family crises, encountered crocodiles and deadly amoebas, and persuaded his friends that doing an Ironman event is what normal people do on their stag weekend. This is an amusing and moving story of how one normal bloke learnt how to fall off a bike and not injure himself, to run a marathon despite two dodgy knees, and most importantly, how not to drown. The event will take place between 7.30pm and 9pm and tickets are ÂŁ2 including refreshments. Please book through Kirklees Box Offices on 01484 223200 or online at https://tickets.kirklees.gov.uk/esro /show.asp.

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president of Bradford Filipin The official month of giving Mohammed Izhaar Ali, Bilaal Husain, Haider Ali Cheem o Association), a and Umer Akhtar within Islamic faith may now be over, yet for a group of young Muslim fundraisers, the hardest work is 28th still to come. Under the guidance of event coordinator, Izhaar Ali, from Heaton, Bradford, a team of ten friends will be taking on the Three Peaks challenge in order to raise money for the construction of water wells in the Philippines. Teaming up with the Ummah Welfare Trust, the group hope to raise £15,000 for the development of 33 wells in the south Asian country. Unhygienic water in the Philippines resulted in 760,000 deaths in 2011, whilst 90 per cent of child deaths are due to diarrheal diseases caused by contaminated water. Each well constructed will allow the deprived communities and villages to access clean water and help put an end to the suffering. 22-year-old Izhaar explained why the menace,” he said. initiative had a personal connection for September, Izhaar and his team of nine “However this is obviously not the case. him and why he was determined to fundraisers have been busy training over My friends and I want to do something the past month, whilst keeping their day positive to highlight how our lives can complete the challenge. He explained: “When my grandfather jobs, fasting through Ramadan and help make a real difference to a distant passed away four years ago there were working to raise publicity about their part of our planet simply because we some Filipino nurses working on the ward cause. share the common bond of humanity.” They have in fact, very recently, had where he was and they were all excellent The team of ten hope to raise funds support from the Bradford Filipino over the coming months through football professionals. Association, a unique feat that has “It made me realise how big a part this tournaments, car washes, sponsorship community plays in our national identity enabled a new link in community dialogue from local businesses, holding events with yet I also became aware that I didn’t really that is crossing language, religion and the Bradford Filipino Association as well cultural differences. know anything about their culture. as door to door collections. This multi-cultured aspect of the project “This is why I initially decide to do the Official Facebook and donations pages Three Peaks challenge, to help a country is something which delights Izhaar and his have been set up for anyone wishing to which has helped my family personally in fellow walkers, as it allows the group to keep up to date with the progress of the the past whilst also taking on the chance break the stereotype of the youth of today. initiatives, find out more information or to “There is a very negative perception of make a contribution to this much needed to learn about it. We want to make sure we help out a range of causes, not just Muslim young people, often being described as cause. These links can be found at, trouble causers, thugs, unemployed or www.facebook.com/Wells4thePoor2013 ones.” With the trek set to commence on the generally good-for-nothing anti-social and www.justgiving.com/Wells4thePoor.

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A Bradford organisation that spreads the message of Islam are celebrating their 100th year. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community – whose ethos is Love for All Hatred for None – is a reformist community and was founded in 1889 in India by Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. Their message has consistently been to stand against hatred and violence and their message is one of social harmony. Over the last 100 years the community has worked hard to encourage inter-faith relations and spread the peaceful message of Islam. Their work has spread to over 100 towns and cities across the UK. The Head of the Worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, said: "Britain has provided a home for thousands of Ahmadi Muslims over the past century. Our duty as Muslims is to be grateful to God and to give thanks to Queen and country for allowing us to

practice our faith freely. “Islam teaches us to be loyal citizens and we believe it is our duty to serve the country, contribute to society and promote peace for all. “When we say Islam means peace, we practice that very fact and demonstrate it with our actions.” The community regularly raise huge sums of money for various charities, organise blood donation drives, feed the homeless and plant trees for the environment. The National President of the community, Mr Rafiq Hayat added: “In this, our centenary year, we are making an extra effort to reach out and strengthen our links with the wider community. “Events such as the terrible Woolwich murders, which have no place in Islam, remind us that we need to ensure that people have the chance to learn about the true peaceful message of Islam, so that there is greater understanding, unity and social harmony. “The need for such initiatives has never been greater. We are proud of our heritage and our contribution to the UK.”

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Keighley MP welcomes strong message on forced marriages Keighley and Ilkley Conservative MP Kris Hopkins have given his backing to a new Government awareness campaign aimed at highlighting the problem of forced marriages. Ministers say there are increased concerns at this time of year about teenagers being taken abroad thinking they were going on holiday but being forced into marriage instead. Figures suggest cases are particularly common during the summer break, with the Government's Forced Marriage Unit receiving 400 reports between June and August last year. Hopkins has spoken out to support the UK Governement’s ‘Marriage: It’s Your Choice’ campaign, which seeks to help potential victims and advise

Kris Hopkins speaks out to support Government’s new campaign them on how to get help. Mr Hopkins said: “It is important to differentiate between arranged marriages, which are perfectly legitimate and consensual, and forced marriages where one or both individuals do not consent and pressure or abuse of various forms is used. He goes on to label forced marriages as “shameful abuse”, and claims that very often young girls are forced into relations with older men.

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A small idea by a few caring people has turned into a growing scheme to help feed Bradford’s hungry. Osman Gondal, founder of Intouch Foundation, was walking in the city one evening last December and felt there was a real need to help feed vulnerable people. He went home, cooked a pot of food, came back and dished it out from the boot of his car. That one incident sparked a whole foundation being formed, and a husband and wife team has turned into a huge group effort in the past eight months which now enlists the help of another 100 volunteers. Now, every Monday, the team take their mobile soup kitchen, using a donated van, to feed those in need a hot meal. Volunteer Manager, Adnan Awan, said: “We’re not just there to serve homeless people, we have a very simple criteria and serve three types of people: homeless people, people living below the poverty line and anyone else who wants to join the queue.” Awan explains that they are teaming up with local businesses to maximise their impact, such as Lister’s Ladies Gym, who sponsor the initiative, and also open up their facilities to volunteers to thank them for their hard work. Awan says that there is more in the pipeline for the foundation: “We’re currently in talks with Bradford City to try and organise a project with them, they’re very keen on working with the community, especially the Asian community, and with people from all walks of life who are below the poverty line who can’t get to a game of football who wouldn’t mind watching a game if there was some sort of concession available. “We’re looking at having one section of the ground dedicated to charity tickets for homeless people, people in need, people living below the poverty line... to just come in and watch a game with their families.” He adds: “We have two major charity events and fundraisers coming up, one in connection with Bradford city, we’re also looking at doing a fun day, and a black tie event, hoping to get business together and find out a bit more about us. “It all comes from a husband and wife handing out food from their car boot, and it’s gone on to form a huge organisation. In the eight months it’s been going it’s just going from strength to strength.”

“We also need strong leadership from within local communities, and for them to work with the authorities to share information which will lead to the arrest and conviction of the criminals involved,” he added. “It is certainly the case that the risk of young people being taken overseas for a forced marriage increases during the school holidays, so the launch of this new initiative is very well-timed. However, high awareness must continue all year

round if this illicit practice is to be ended. “I also therefore strongly commend the Government’s commitment to publish plans for England and Wales to follow the example of Scotland by criminalising breaches of forced marriage protection orders. “This could mean parents found guilty of forcing their children into marriage may face a prison sentence, something that I am sure will have widespread public support.”

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August 2013 - 3rd Edition SUPERHERO: Pakistan’s new female cartoon superhero is tackling issues such as female education

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Pakistan has a new groundbreaking female superhero, Burka Avenger, who fights for female education and promotes reading, friendship and brotherhood. The cartoon’s leading lady is the first female Pakistani superhero, and her mission echoes one of the country’s hot topics – female education. The new show, from Pakistani pop star Haroon, is a tale of a Pakistani teacher, named Jiya, who takes the disguise of a woman clad in a burka, to avenge the wrong done by men. Haroon said: “The idea of Burka Avenger was that the main protagonist, a teacher, fights to prevent a girls' school from shutting down, which incidentally was taken from a real-life incident in Pakistan. After I created the character, I realised that a full length movie might be too large an undertaking, so we made the game version of Burka Avenger in 2011. Later, we made an animated TV show which was completed in June 2012.” The show has been very well received by international audience who have praised its fresh approach and how it tackles social issues, particularly that the cause of education was raised in the first episode. It comes at a time in Pakistan when education for women has recently been a much discussed topic in light of recent events with Malala Yousafzai. Though the show has no real

connection to Yousafzai’s situation but the way main character Jiya stands up for the right of education in the first episode has been likened to Malala's resolve and determination to fight for education. Haroon outlines that he put Jiya in a burka not only to protect her identity but to also make her a relatable character to the audience. He said: “I chose the burka because I wanted a locally relatable flavour and I didn't want to objectify our super hero the way a lot of female superheroes in the West are objectified and sexualised through their costumes, like Catwoman and Wonder Woman. “We all know superheroes wear disguises to protect their identity and in the same vein, Jiya only chooses to wear this Burka-like costume as a convenient means to protect her identity when fighting the bad guys. “There is no Burka on earth that looks like the oufit that Jiya dons when fighting the baddies. It's a close-fitted garment giving it a stylized burka feel to allow her to glide and conceal her weapons. “It's not about how she looks or what she's wearing, it's about what she is doing.” There have been recent discussions between Haroon and Bollywood film companies who would like to turn Burka Avenger into a full-length feature film.

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A year on and events are planned to celebrate the Paralympic Flame passing through Kirklees. Following on from last year’s successful ‘Flame’ events families can enjoy the lasting legacy with an afternoon of sport and activities at Greenhead Park, Huddersfield on Friday August 30 between 11am and 3pm. This is a free event and everyone is welcome to come along and join in the fun. Children and young people can enjoy trying out sports such as archery, curling and bowling as well as wheelchair rugby and wheelchair basketball and more unusual activities such as zorbing and battax walls. All activities are suitable for those aged seven years and over. Other things to do will include garden games such as giant Jenga, Connect 4 plus Nordic Walking, golf, boccia, dance, football, cricket, cycling, tennis and athletics. There will also be a ‘live’ stage showcasing local dance acts and musical talents, located in the family picnic area, or visitors can just relax and take in the atmosphere.

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One Direction star, Zayn Malik, is to marry his long-time girlfriend, Perrie Edwards, after proposing last week. The couple have been dating for two years, since meeting on the eighth series of the X Factor, whilst Perrie was en-route to winning the series with her group

Little Mix. 20-year-old Perrie was first spotted wearing a ring on her engagement finger at the world premiere of her fiancée’s ‘This Is Us’ movie in central London, sparking speculation the couple were to wed. Yet it was her mother, Debbie Dufty, who first confirmed the rumours were true as she spoke with the Dorset Echo: “It's official, I’m over the moon. They

are really in love.” A spokesman later added: “Zayn and Perrie are engaged but any further detail regarding their relationship is private.” One Direction’s singing quintet arrived on the Red Carpet in Leicester Square, London for their film premiere and were greeted by thousands of screaming girls eager to get a picture with the heartthrobs. It is still unknown as to where the proposal took place, although a source told the Daily Mirror it was “romantic” and “perfect”. Malik recently described his relationship with Edwards as “stronger than ever”, after he had a cartoon picture of her tattooed on his arm. Recently, he has spent several months on tour around the world with the boy band and reportedly took four flights in 48 hours to see his bride-to-be.

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Fine for “stomach churning” Leeds takeaway COCKROACH: Leeds takeaway Munchies has been fined for food safety offences

A popular eatery was taken to court after a cockroach was found on a pizza Popular Leeds takeaway, Munchies, has been issued a hefty fine for food safety offences after a customer found a cockroach embedded in their pizza crust. After being called to investigate the incident on 22nd August last year, environmental health officers found conditions in the premises so appalling that they immediately closed the Harehills Road eatery. Having pleaded guilty to a number of food safety offences, Leeds magistrates last week fined Munchies owner Matloob Hussein £750 and ordered him to pay £1250 in costs. The shocked customer reported their find to environmental health officers who found a major cockroach infestation

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throughout the premises. The insects had invaded all areas of the takeaway, including food preparation areas. Various utensils and bits of equipment used to store, prepare and cook food were found to be in a filthy condition. Cooking pans were found with dead cockroaches covering and inside them. It quickly became apparent to officers that cleaning hadn’t been a priority as the premises were dirty throughout. They found a significant build-up of food debris with dirt sticking to the floors, walls and work units. The floor of the walk-in chiller was covered in a layer of organic matter. Councillor Mark Dobson, executive member for the environment, said: “Munchies took the idea of a stuffed crust pizza to a whole new level. “It beggars belief that any business

owner could knowingly allow conditions to get so bad and put the health of unsuspecting members of the public at such risk. “Our environmental health officers can offer their wealth of experience and expertise on all aspects of food safety to help businesses keep on the right side of the law. “However, where businesses fail, we can and will prosecute to ensure the safety of residents.” Justice of the Peace, Bill Baker said: “What we have heard this morning has been a stomach-churning horror story. “We are due to have lunch in threequarters of an hour but I think we will skip it now.” Leeds City Council regulates all food businesses in Leeds and environmental health officers regularly inspect restaurants, takeaways and other eateries to ensure they comply with strict food safety legislation.

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Get active, get healthy

One year on from the Olympics and Paralympics more than half the adult population is doing the recommended amount of physical activity. Worryingly more than a quarter are not doing even 30 minutes a week and putting their health at risk, Public Health Minister Anna Soubry has warned today. Only a third of boys and a quarter of girls meet the recommendation for at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day and latest statistics also show that almost 30 per cent of adults are active for less than 30 minutes per week – prompting a call for everyone to get up and get active. To encourage this the Department of Health has today announced more than £5 million of funding to encourage children and families to exercise more. Public Health Minister Anna Soubry said: “It’s fantastic that more than half of English adults are doing the recommended amount of physical activity, but I am shocked that more

A year on from the Olympics and Paralympics and the public still aren’t exercising enough

than a quarter are not getting even 30 minutes of exercise a week. “We want to do everything we can to help people lead longer, healthier lives, which is why for the first time ever, we’ve given local authorities increased and ring-fenced budgets to tackle public health issues in their local area.” Chief Executive of the Youth Sport Trust John Steele added: “This new funding is a major boost and will help to build an even stronger network of school sport clubs across the country, offering young people the opportunity to try a range of new sports. “Supporting schools to engage less active children in physical activity and school sport and making this fun is vital to ensure they go on to lead healthy active lifestyles. We know

that young people were inspired by what they saw last year, so now we need to turn this inspiration into participation; we don’t want them put off physical activity for life.” Regular physical activity can significantly reduce avoidable mortality and prevent conditions, such as stroke, heart disease and diabetes which cost the NHS £1 billion a year in England alone. There are already lots of initiatives and projects which encourage people to get involved in physical activity and later this month the government will launch its new Change4Life campaign encouraging families to kick-start the new school year by being more active and eating healthier.

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Patients in Yorkshire and Humber with long term conditions such as mental health problems, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes and stroke are set to benefit from £10m of funding awarded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). The programme, called the NIHR Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care Yorkshire and Humber (CLAHRC YH), will test new ways of delivering and re-designing health services and tackling health inequalities. The research programme – which is being boosted by a further £14million pound investment from partner organisations across Yorkshire and Humber – will begin its work in January 2014 for a five-year period. The investment will see the development of health services through joint working between patients and partner organisations. As well as projects to improve services for people with diabetes, COPD, mental health disorders, and stroke survivors, there will be projects on the use of remote health technologies, which can help patients with long term conditions through improved monitoring and self-management, and projects to improve diagnosis and services for the frail and

elderly. Professor Sue Mawson, director of the Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care Yorkshire and Humber and Chair in Health Services Research at the University of Sheffield, said: “We are delighted to have been awarded funding for this major new initiative which will give us real opportunities to continue our activities and research in this important area. “Yorkshire and Humber has some of the highest levels of social deprivation and health inequalities in the country, and the North-South divide is growing, so this is a significant investment which will enable us to address some of the huge health challenges we face across our region. Lord Howe, Health Minister said: “This is great news for patients – this funding could potentially help the development of ground breaking treatments which could revolutionise care. With a growing elderly population, the need for innovative and effective solutions has never been more important. “We want the UK to lead the world in terms of health research and this announcement underlines that commitment. It is vital that we invest in health research, not only to create the opportunities for health research to grow – but also to help our economy thrive so we can compete in the global race.”

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Cycle for fun, fitness and for life is the message from Wakefield Council as it hosts the next free cycling events at Hemsworth Water Park, Frickley Country Park and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. The Council, in partnership with British Cycling, is offering a programme of 25 led rides in the district. The next rides are on Sunday August 25 at three different locations across the district. The Hemsworth Water Park ride begins at 10am and is at a steady pace, whilst for the more experienced rider, there is a route around the Yorkshire Sculpture Park meeting at the Hepworth Wakefield, also at 10am. For those riders who prefer an easier going ride there is the Frickley Country Park event which starts at 2pm. These rides are also complemented by the Wakefield District Cycle Forum who offer a comprehensive events programme from April to September, including bike taster sessions, maintenance training and longer themed rides to promote the district and cycling.

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Leeds shop investigated under trading standards DANGEROUS: Products on sale at the Harehills shop contained dangerous amounts of lead

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Cosmetic products containing up to 70 per cent lead - a prohibited ingredient for use in cosmetics - have been removed from sale in a shop in the Harehills area of Leeds. Following a lead poisoning incident, Leeds Environmental Health services identified the trader and that the suspected cause of the lead poisoning was from a cosmetic product. On 26th June this year officers from West Yorkshire Trading Standards Service visited the business and found fifteen ‘Hashmi Surma Special’ products on sale. These items and five other suspicious products were seized by West Yorkshire Trading Standards and tested, the results showing they contained lead.

Cosmetics containing dangerous amount of lead have been found on sale in the Harehills area of the city Traditionally Surma eye products are used in some cultures on children despite many containing extremely high levels of lead which can cause problems with the nervous system and cause learning difficulties in later life as well as having more serious implications. Cosmetic Product Safety legislation in Europe prohibits certain ingredients in cosmetics and also sets out obligations for

manufacturers, importers and retailers in the UK in relation to the correct testing and labelling of products to ensure their safety before placing on the market. Cosmetic products should have a list of ingredients, name and address of the manufacturer or supplier, country of origin, a date of minimum durability or period to be used after opening, warning statements and precautionary information, batch and product

function information where appropriate. On this occasion the trader had been bringing cosmetic goods back after trips abroad visiting family members and was unaware of any obligations and that the products were potentially unsafe. The business immediately took the items off the shelves and had them destroyed. The business has received detailed advice from Trading Standards Councillor Val Slater, Chair of the Trading Standards Committee, said: “Whilst some Surma products do not contain lead, many do. Consumers should only buy, and retailers only sell, cosmetics that are correctly labelled, including an ingredients list. “None of the problem products were correctly labelled. If anyone has any concerns over the safety of cosmetics they should contact the Citizens’ Advice Consumer Helpline on 08454 040 506.”

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August 2013 - 3rd Edition Police have thanked revellers across Leeds for helping ensure a peaceful end to a sun kissed Leeds Carnival and a largely crime free music festival. West Yorkshire Police said carnival and also Leeds Festival goers had more than played their part in helping ensure both events were enjoyable, safe and mainly trouble free. In total, despite 70,000 people attending the three day Leeds Festival, just 28 arrests were made largely for public order, assault and drugs related offences. These included the arrest and charge of a 35-year-old Seacroft man who allegedly stole handbags, jewellery and mobile phones from festival goers. He was remanded in custody to face Leeds magistrates tomorrow morning. Meanwhile, up to late on Monday evening, officers made only two arrests at the Leeds Carnival (for an assault and a public order offence) in what Police praised as one of the most peaceful events yet. Officers from local neighbourhood policing teams and the West Yorkshire Police Mounted Section patrolled and mixed with carnival goers on the day, praising those attending for their contribution to a fantastic festival atmosphere. Among the officers who really got into the spirit was PCSO Phil Cannon from the

Roundhay, Alwoodley and Moortown NPT who now has his own Twitter following at #dancingpoliceman for his hipswinging escapades during the afternoon. Speaking following the end of the weekend's events, Assistant Chief Constable Craig Guildford, said: “Despite a wet start this weekend saw large crowds at both events. Our officers reported speaking to lots of people who thought the atmosphere at both sites was really positive. People of all ages have had a great time in the mud at Bramham and the sunshine on Carnival Day.” Chief Superintendent Andy Battle who commanded the Police operation at the Leeds Festival added: “Arrest numbers at the Leeds Festival have remained low when compared to the huge number of people attending and the festival was by and large peaceful and good natured. “Those attending had to put up with some pretty awful weather at times which unfortunately created some traffic delays for those trying to leave the site. Police worked hard with organisers Festival Republic to do what we could to minimise disruption and help people leave as quickly and safely as possible. “I want to thank festival goers for playing their part in making the most of a great event for area, shrugging off the bad weather, and helping to make it a success.”

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£3million investment to ease flooding A new programme aimed at reducing water damage will begin this Autumn

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The Upper Calder Valley is going to see the benefits of a £3 milion programme to ease the impact of flooding in the area this coming Autumn. After last year’s devastating floods in Walsden, Todmorden, Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd, Calderdale Council and the Environment Agency (EA) have begun to draw up plans to improve defences at more than 20 locations across the area. One of the first areas to be targeted as part of the two year minor works programme will be Mytholmroyd where vegetation in the river channel will be cleared. Other locations where designs are being developed include Walsden, which was badly hit by flash flooding at the end of last month, Dobroyd Clough at Todmorden and Erringden Hillside at Hebden Bridge. Flooding hotspots on the main A646 road through the Upper Calder Valley will also be targeted. The Environment Agency has completed inspections along Walsden Water to assess damage caused by the flash flood on 29 July when 17 millimetres of intense rain fell in just 15 minutes. The EA is also looking at what else will need to be done to strengthen defences in the area. The Council has commissioned a study to investigate solutions to the flooding that took place at Kershaw Road and Clough Road in Walsden. Kershaw Road was destroyed in

last month’s flood and Council teams spent two weeks helping residents and businesses with the clean up. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Economy and Environment, Cllr Barry Collins said: “Although Clough Road isn’t an adopted highway, we have cleared away uplifted tarmac and brought in stone to give temporary access from the railway along Clough Road to Kershaw Road. “The study to investigate solutions will determine the extent of future works required. A recommendation will be put to the Council’s Cabinet as soon as the facts are established. “It’s really important that residents and businesses know what to do to prepare for future flooding and what to do after a flood. The Council and the Environment Agency have useful information, advice and guidance on their websites.” Oliver Harmar, the Environment Agency’s Flood Risk Manager for South and West Yorkshire, added: “The EA and Calderdale Council are working together with local flood groups and other organisations to develop affordable and technically feasible solutions to deal with flooding from all sources. We are drawing up detailed designs for a variety of flood alleviation measures across the Calder Valley. “Local knowledge and the feedback we have received from the Calder Valley communities worst affected by flooding means we can target specific locations where the money spent will have the greatest benefit.”

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Indian rupee hits record low The Indian rupee hit a record low and shares slumped on Tuesday after parliament's approval of a $20 billion (12.9 billion pounds) plan to provide cheap grain to the poor renewed doubts about the government's resolve to control spending ahead of elections due next year. The alarm over India's fiscal deficit eclipsed an announcement by Finance Minister P. Chidambaram that the government had approved infrastructure projects worth 1.83 trillion rupees ($28.38 billion), a step aimed at reviving economic growth and shoring up investor confidence. Instead, the rupee plumbed

new depths after Chidambaram spoke and his promise that the government will meet its fiscal deficit target also failed to turn sentiment. “I have already said that 4.8 percent of GDP and the absolute number that was indicated in the budget is a red line. The red line will not be breached,” Chidambaram told a news conference. “I think we’ll simply have to be patient, be firm, do whatever is required to be done, and the rupee will find its appropriate level.” Traders said the currency market is working in a climate of fear as repeated efforts by authorities to turn the markets

around fail to have a holding impact. The rupee has lost more than 16 percent against the dollar so far in 2013 - making it the worst performer by far among Asian emerging market currencies tracked by Reuters - despite frantic attempts by the government and central bank to support it and repeated comments by the finance minister that the rupee is oversold. The partially convertible rupee slumped to a record low of 66.075 to the dollar, despite central bank intervention to ease the pace of the decline, surpassing its previous all-time low of 65.56 hit

last Thursday. Shares also slumped, sending the benchmark BSE index (.bsesn) down more than 3 per cent and benchmark 10-year bond yields up nearly 20 basis points. Indian markets have been caught in a downward spiral since May as the prospect for a tapering off in the Federal Reserve's period of cheap money has exposed India's vulnerability among emerging markets marked by a record high current account deficit, a troubling fiscal deficit and the weakest economic growth in a decade. Yet, despite measures to address these concerns,

Mobile banking risks revealed by FCA Fraud and mistakes on fiddly keypads could create problems for people who use banking services on their mobile phones, a regulator has said. Consumers transferring money should be careful to enter correct details on the smaller keypads says the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). They might also be using mobile banking late at night, which could affect their concentration when moving funds. The FCA is studying

the potential risks to customers of mobile banking. The review is looking into a sector that involves all sorts of payments to individuals and firms using mobile phones, tablet computers or other handheld devices. Mobile banking also involves apps that allow customers to check their account balance, view statements, and check the latest activity on their account. 'Exciting development' The FCA will publish a full report into mobile

banking in early 2014. However, its early findings are aimed at giving guidance to providers, and explaining the potential risks to consumers. It found that there were concerns about fraud, with thieves attempting to place malicious software or viruses onto devices to access people's accounts. Accounts could be hit by problems with IT systems. The FCA also said that there could be errors made by consumers who were not

familiar with the new technology. "Mobile banking is an exciting development in financial services, with increasing numbers of consumers attracted to the convenience of banking on the move," said Clive Adamson, director of supervision at the FCA. “With the market growing, now is the right time for us to take stock and, as part of the FCA's forward looking approach, to ensure that consumers are appropriately protected.”

including a slew of steps to attract dollar inflows, Indian policymakers are struggling to instil confidence among investors. “It's not out of choice, but out of compulsion that the finance minister is announcing so many things," said G. Chokkalingam, managing director and chief investment officer of Centrum Wealth Management in Mumbai. “The trinity of the fiscal deficit, slowing growth and an unstable currency is hitting us badly. In addition to these, the government has passed the food security bill which may put fear in the mind of rating agencies.”

Facebook To Pay $20m Over ‘Likes’ Advertising A judge has approved a deal in which Facebook will pay $20m (£13m) for using members "likes" as endorsements for advertisers. The money is to be shared between lawyers, internet privacy rights groups and Facebook users who filed claims in the class-action lawsuit against the social media giant. US district judge Richard Seeborg reasoned that the sum, a small fraction of the billions being sought in the case, was fair given the challenges of proving Facebook members were financially harmed or that signalling "likes" for products did not imply some form of consent. Facebook's Sponsored Stories programme used members' names or likenesses to endorse ads without getting their permission, according to the legal filing. Judge Seeborg estimated the size of the class represented in the suit as 150 million people, but noted that so few had filed claims that there was ample money in the settlement fund. “The settlement as a whole provides fair, reasonable, and adequate relief to the class, in light of all the circumstances, including the low probability that a substantially better result would be obtained

through continued litigation,” the judge ruled. The settlement calls for Facebook to modify its rules to give members greater control when it comes to how their information is used regarding Sponsored Stories. “Sponsored Stories, in Facebook's view, does nothing more than take information users have already voluntarily disclosed to their ‘friends’, and sometimes redisplays it to the same persons, in a column that also contains more traditional paid advertising,” the judge wrote while detailing his decision. “Plaintiffs faced a substantial burden in showing they were injured by the Sponsored Stories.” So few Facebook members have filed claims that those negotiating the settlement proposed paying out $15 to each person and having enough cash left over for lawyer fees and routing funds to internet privacy groups, according to the ruling. An original settlement rejected by the judge recommended the same pool of money, but allocated none of it to Facebook members. The lawsuit was filed in early 2011 after Facebook launched its Sponsored Stories advertising programme.

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Pugh and Company launch Leeds Auction Catalogue

ugh and Company has attracted over 40 lots for its next Leeds property auction on 5th September including a large number of pubs, a police station and two former care centres in Yorkshire. The vacant former Meadow View care home in Pontefract is being offered at the commercial and residential sale taking place at Leeds United Football Club at 2pm on the 5th September. The property is predominantly single storey and already has planning permission for the construction of 11 dwellings. It has a guide price of £120,000. Also available at the auction is a vacant two storey care home previously arranged as five bedsits with shared bathrooms in Bradford. Ideal for developers, the property is being offered on Bradford Council and has a guide price of £150,000 plus. A former Police Station and courthouse building with development potential in Settle will also be available to buy at the event in September after its withdrawal from the company’s July auction. The property is located on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and is being offered on behalf of North Yorkshire Police. Pugh will also be offering a number of public houses from across Yorkshire at its next event. These include properties suitable for continued trading as well as several with development or alternative use potential. The Fullerton pub, on Vale Road in Rotherham, will be available at the auction and has a guide price of £120,000. The property, with a car park to the front and side together with a beer

garden, is listed as having development potential. A variety of tenanted and vacant residential properties will also be available at the September event including Lily House, a three bedroom detached property on St Margarets Close in Huttoft. The home is being offered jointly with estate agents Your Move with a guide price of £150,000 plus. Lot 27 is a residential investment property in Scarborough producing an equivalent annual income of £31,200. The house is located just a mile from the beach and includes seven, one bedroom flats all occupied under Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreements. The property also includes further rooms that are suitable for conversion. It has a guide price of £225-250,000. Stephen Swainson, director at Pugh and The Auction People, said: “We’ve had a strong start to the year already with over 500 lots sold across the North and total sales in excess of £45million. We’re seeing people return to auction time and again to invest in great value properties in the Yorkshire as they know it’s the right time to buy. “And it’s not just the seasoned professional turning up at our Leeds venue – we’re seeing an influx of cluedup first timers and downsizers that are trying to escape the dreaded property chain and lengthy completions, by buying at auction. “Our September catalogue is already attracting interest from keen buyers and we’re looking forward to auction day.” Pugh and The Auction People’s catalogue of properties is now available online.

For more information on the lots available, visit www.pugh-auctions.com or for residential properties: www.theauctionpeople.com. You can also call 08442 722 444 for more information on specific lots.

n the recent case of Ilott –vWilliams & Others [2013] the Court of Appeal considered the important question of when a partnership, in the legal sense of the word, arises. This can be very important as the existence of a partnership creates rights and obligations for each individual partner. The law in respect of partnerships can be found in the Partnership Act 1890, in which a partnership is defined as “the relation which subsists between persons carrying on a business in common with a view of profit”. Under the terms of the Act all partners in a partnership are entitled to an equal share in the capital and profits of the business. Often people acting in partnership in a business enter into a Partnership Agreement which details the duties and powers of each partner and the division of the profits. Although this is not always the case and it is possible for a partnership to be inadvertently created through the actions of the individuals involved. In the Ilott Case, Mr Ilott and three other individuals (“the Group”) devised a new business concept in respect of asset management. The Group had substantial collective experience in the field of asset management but did not themselves have the means to establish a business. It was therefore agreed between the Group that they would need to obtain finance to start their business venture and importantly that they may need to ‘join forces with another organisation’ which had the necessary regulatory approval to carry out asset management. The Group pitched their business idea to various organisations. Following negotiations with a number of businesses the Group obtained funding from Blue Crest LP, a limited partnership. The new business venture was to be run as a division of Blue Crest. Blue Crest therefore issued a Side Letter which confirmed firstly that each member of the Group was to become a limited partner in Blue Crest and secondly that the Group was entitled to a 40% share in the profits of the business (the remaining 60% were payable to Blue Crest). Blue Crest subsequently became a limited liability partnership (Blue Crest LLP) and each member of the Group became a partner in that limited liability partnership. The business venture was an immediate success but relationships in the Group broke down. As a result Blue Crest LLP decided that Mr Ilott should be removed as a member and a notice of removal was served upon him on 26 November

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2009. At the time of his removal as a member of Blue Crest, Mr Ilott had not received a distribution of the profits for that year. Mr Ilott sought to make a claim against the remaining three members of the Group for his share of the profits of the business on the grounds that the Group were in partnership with each other. The purpose of that partnership was to receive profit payments from Blue Crest LLP and as a partner he was entitled to an equal share of the profits. In attempting to establish the existence of a partnership Mr Ilott sought to rely on the actions of the Group in the ‘set up’ stages of the business. For example, the Group had purchased a domain name and had made decisions about which role each individual in the Group would take. Mr Ilott claimed that this proved that the Group was carrying on a business with a view to making a profit. However the Court of Appeal disagreed. They held that there must be more than a mere decision to set up a business to establish a partnership. Furthermore, prior to engaging with Blue Crest LP (which would have of itself caused the dissolution of any partnership if one had existed) the Group were not making a profit. As a result, Mr Ilott was not entitled to a share of the profits that were subsequently paid the Group by Blue Crest LLP. This case highlights that in order to establish a partnership not only is the intention of the parties relevant but also the activity undertaken by those parties in the creation of that partnership. If that activity is not carried out with a view to making a profit, it will be difficult to claim that a partnership exists. At Blacks we can assist in the drafting of Partnership Agreements or reviewing existing Partnership Agreements as well as providing assistance in the event that a dispute arises between business partners.

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Win tickets for Drayton Manor The Asian Express has teamed up with Drayton Manor Theme Park to offer five lucky readers a set of family tickets to the attraction. The arrival of a brand new Thomas & Friends™ ride, fantastic 2013 money saving offers, a rainy day guarantee and much, much more means this summer at Drayton Manor Theme Park is set to be better than ever before. All pre-booked tickets for visits up to Sunday 1st September will benefit from sensational summer savings, with all adult tickets (ages 12+) costing just £20, saving over 44% on the gate price and child tickets (ages 4 – 11) priced at £15, saving over 45% on the standard price. Ticket prices for 2 – 3 year olds cost £5.00, whilst under 2s go free. A new ride, Winston’s Whistle Stop Tour, has launched to celebrate Thomas Land’s™ fifth anniversary, but not forgetting the other 20 rides

and attractions in Thomas Land to entertain Thomas & Friends enthusiasts. But if it is big thrills you want, then Drayton Manor has plenty, from Apocalypse, voted the UK’s scariest ride by Channel 5’s The Gadget Show, to G-Force and skinsoaking Stormforce 10. However, if you’re looking for something more sedate, the 15-acre zoo is home to over 100 animal species. After working up an appetite, families can take advantage of some enticing offers, including a family of four meal deal for just £22.00, an allday refillable drink for just £6.00 and a healthy kids’ packed lunch for just £3.95, which contains a cheese or ham roll, with Quavers, a kid’s juice and a fruit bag. For visitors travelling from further afield or simply looking to turn a day trip into an overnight stay, there’s also the onsite luxurious four-star Drayton Manor Hotel. It has 150 bedrooms,

including 15 Thomas & Friends themed family rooms. It’s newest addition is an outdoor play area that includes a swinging horse, a cradle-nest swing, a hexagonal swing, a jack straw see-saw and a three-metre high climbing structure – perfect for younger visitors. For further details, special offers, or to book a room go to www.draytonmanorhotel.com. The hotel also has two bars and restaurants and located near to the theme park is the on-site restaurant, The Grill Inn, which is open to nonvisitors and visitors from 12.00pm – 10.00pm daily, ensuring people are never stuck for a choice of fine food and drink. For more information visit www.thegrillinn.co.uk. To book tickets, or for more information about the park, visit www.draytonmanor.co.uk or call 0844 472 1960. Tickets must be booked in advance to qualify for the 2013 prices.

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Arson attack at Islamic Centre Police are investigating CCTV footage of a suspected arson attack on a Mosque last week, as they attempt to identify the culprits behind the action. The Harlow Islamic Centre, Essex, was targeted in an anti-Muslim attack with members of the Mosque explaining how there was a ‘concerted effort’ to start the blaze, as entrances were sealed with foam so the fire would take hold. No-one was hurt in the attack but there was some damage to doors and walls. The mosque was set up 18 years ago when the Muslim community grew in the Harlow region and now serves a 2,000-strong community, according to the centre's website. Zia Rehman, vicechairman of the Harlow Islamic Centre, said members of the mosque found the damage when they came in to pray at 4am. Mosque chairman Ajaib Hussain told Sky News that fires were set at five doors, including the main one at the front of the building. He said: “It looks like FIRE: The arson attack almost reached the boiler in the Islamic Centre

Mosque set ablaze in antiMuslim demonstration The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Eric Pickles, has written to the Muslim Council of Britain addressing concerns raised about the Government's response to the growing number of Islamophobic attacks in the UK since the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby in May. The MCB criticised the official response to the bomb attacks in the West Midlands and called for a "coordinated national effort" to tackle the significant increase in anti-Muslim incidents. Farooq Murad is Secretary General of the MCB, he said, "The community has patiently borne the brunt of these attacks despite condemning, in the strongest possible terms, the tragic murder of Drummer Lee Rigby. Despite this spike in incidents, there has yet to be a coordinated national effort to ensure that these sorts of attacks never happen again. "It cannot be right that a minority community is allowed to be targeted in this manner.” Aamer Anwar, a Scottish Sun columnist also noted the absence of statements of solidarity at the time of the fall-out and criticised political leaders at their failure to speak out against recent acts of terror, such as the detonation of a bomb near Kanz ul Iman mosque in Tipton during prayer time. Despite previous cynicism Pickles has written a reply confirming and outlining the Government’s stance on anti-Muslin hatred and outlines current and future plans in place to deal with the issues raised. Pickles’ reply argues that immediate statements were made by Government officials following the Tipton bombing, including one from James Brokenshire, Minister for Security at the Home Office and also made one himself “praising the calm a measured response of West

industrial foam was used to start the fire. And it did catch fire but thankfully it didn't get any further. “Behind it is a boiler and if that had caught fire then the whole thing would have blown up so we were very lucky it didn't get any further.” Officers believe the attack took place between 10.30pm and 4am, and officers joined Mr Hussain to condemn the attack. Chief Inspector Ed Wells added: “We stand here together, appalled at the criminal behaviour of the individuals who last night tried to set fire to this building. “They appear to have set fire to foam at one of the centre's doors which has damaged the wall, but thankfully not taken hold of the building. “We have an excellent relationship with the leaders here. There will be a police presence throughout today and tonight and we will of course work tirelessly to identify those responsible. “I want to thank Mr Hussain and the rest of his team who remain very dignified and calm despite this very concerning attack." Mr Rehman said: “We have been working very hard within the local community, building bridges. “And we were hoping we wouldn't have this kind of problem, but in the current climate there are elements within society that are not happy and there are issues. “It's unfortunate and we are very saddened.”

Pickles vows to tackle anti-Muslim hatred Eric Pickles has outlined new Government plans to tackle Muslim discrimination in the UK

Midlands people” after the discovery of a device in Wolverhampton. He also states that specialist advisers gave dedicated security advice to mosques, Islamic schools and community centres in the West Midlands area, visiting all 216 mosques and Muslim centres and adds that extra police patrols were put in place where necessary. Pickles wrote, “A large part of our work in the Department for Communities and Local Government is centred on tackling anti-Muslim hatred and countering the narrative that being British and Muslim is not compatible. “With the centenary of the First World War approaching, we are looking at ways that the role Commonwealth soldiers, including the many thousands of Muslims who fought for

Britain, can be highlighted and commemorated. He adds,” I hope this reassures you of our commitment to preventing and addressing hatred and extremism and hope you will communicate these assurances to your affiliates.” Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has also recently spoken out against anti-Muslin attacks committed in the fall-out following the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich in May. Talking to Featherstone High School in west London last week, the Archbishop labelled the attacks as "unacceptable" and "inexcusable" and said, "The attacks on minority ethnic groups across the country that there have been over the last few weeks are inexcusable,

unacceptable and a scandal to a tradition of hospitality in this country of which we should be deeply proud and which has contributed far more to us than it has taken from us." "I want, as I have already done, to acknowledge the pressure that our Muslim friends and colleagues have faced over the last few weeks. There have been terrible attacks, I know that the vast majority of those in this country and especially people of faith would join me in condemning utterly any act of violence against anyone because of their faith. "We want you to know that we stand with you, we will do so privately and publicly. We will do so persistently and, I pray in the grace of God, persuasively."

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VAT repayment fraud A Stockport man who committed an £800,000 VAT repayment fraud by submitting over 350 false invoices linked to fictitious exports to Pakistan was sentenced in absence today to three and half years jail at Manchester Crown Court. Mohammad Tanwir Khan, 58, who featured on the HM Revenue and Customs ‘Most Wanted’ list two weeks ago, went on the run in May this year following his conviction for VAT fraud. A bench warrant for his arrest was issued in June 2013. Khan of Bluestone Drive, Heaton Moor, had his business records scrutinised by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) investigators after anomalies with invoices for his import / export

company were discovered during a VAT inspection in 2010. Sandra Smith, Assistant Director of Criminal Investigation, HMRC, said: “HMRC officers identified suspicious trading by Khan’s company, Spearpoint Limited, when his paperwork did not match the true level of exports. “During interviews he couldn’t justify or prove his business claims. He had been living off stolen VAT repayments for a number of years, using faked paperwork to fraudulently reclaim on average over £100,000 per year. “Tax fraud and attempts to launder the proceeds of crime are treated extremely seriously by HMRC, and we will relentlessly pursue any individuals or crime gangs believed to be involved.”

Khan was charged with VAT fraud of over £817,000. In Manchester Crown Court seven years of fake invoicing was provided as evidence – including 389 false invoices submitted to HMRC between 2006 and 2011. HMRC investigators discovered over 1,700 suspect documents on Khan’s computer, plus hundreds of blank invoices in his home office and garage in readiness for further fraud attempts. Khan was the sole director of Spearpoint Limited, which claimed to regularly supply mechanical parts to clients, including the Pakistan Navy. He sourced equipment from the UK and Europe and then exported them to clients in Pakistan. To justify the VAT repayments he falsified

freight invoices from several defunct, bogus and genuine suppliers. Some invoices were crudely amended with correcting fluid while others were photocopied or produced on home computer templates. Most of the consignments did not exist or were for much smaller parts. He even altered and increased the weight of consignments on freight paperwork to give the impression of much larger consignments. HMRC officers searched Khan’s home and arrested him in May 2011. A detailed investigation followed and it became clear that he was vastly overstating the scale and cost of his company’s trading. Khan now faces a confiscation hearing over his criminal profits.

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GUANTANAMO: MP lobbying for release of Guantanamo Bay detainee Shaker Aamer

Amidst fresh reports that the final British detainee at Guantanamo Bay is being subjected to physical and mental abuse, an MP is calling

upon to UK Foreign Secretary to raise the matter with the US Secretary of State. A report in the Independent newspaper on

the 31st July claims that Mr Aamer had said to his lawyer in a declassified phone call that he still faces “forced cell extractions” on a daily basis. This is despite the fact that Mr Aamer, who has been held in the Cuban prison for more than 11 years, has never been charged with any offence. Shaker Aamer, a Saudi national and British resident, has been detained in Guantanamo Bay since 2002. He has twice been approved for transfer from Guantanamo Bay, but new US legislation governing transfers from Guantanamo Bay, and the British government’s failure to make effective representations seeking his release, means that Shaker remains imprisoned without charge. Sadiq Khan MP has raised fresh concerns with Foreign Secretary William Hague and is urging him to

discuss Aamer’s case with US Secretary of State John Kerry. Khan has been a longterm campaigner for Aamer and has lobbied both the Foreign Office and the Prime Minister on many occasions attended demonstrations outside parliament. In April 2013, a petition calling for the detainee’s safe return to the UK received more than 100,000 signatures. As a result the issue was debated in Westminster Hall. Sadiq Khan MP, said, “I remain extremely concerned for Mr Aamer’s welfare whilst he remains detained in Guantanamo Bay. These latest reports which come from him personally suggest that he is being mistreated on a daily basis. “I hope that the Foreign Secretary will take these allegations of mistreatment seriously and bring Mr

Aamer’s case to the forefront of the United States government’s mind so that we can begin to seek an end to his incarceration. “We must remember that Mr Aamer has remained in prison, away from his family, for 11 years – and all the while never being charged with an offence, let alone being allowed his day in court. “I will continue to push the Foreign Office to work with their US counterparts to ensure that there is a resolution to this case once and for all”. Aamer’s plight is currently gaining more publicity and momentum, with a well-publicised food strike from an 81-year old ex-human rights lawyer in Dorset and singer PJ Harvey releasing a new protest song “Shaker Aamer” to bring attention to his cause.

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Victims bullied or misled into buying goods and services are set to be given new rights to protect them against rogue traders whose unfair practices collectively cost consumers billions of pounds. Draft legislation outlined by Consumer Minister Jo Swinson indicates how consumers will also have access to clearer information about any additional costs and more generous time limits for returning goods bought online. The new proposals amending the Consumer Protection Regulations from Unfair Trading Regulations will also give consumers 90 days to cancel a contract and be entitled to a full refund if they were unethically sold it and new rights to recover trader payments when they have been bullied into paying money. Consumers will also have a right to claim compensation if they have fallen victim to any of these practices. Swinson also announced details of how the Consumer Rights Directive will be implemented, including measures which will increase the time limit for returning goods bought online and outline key information which consumers must be given before agreeing to purchase. In a 2009 report Consumer Focus calculated that the total detriment suffered by consumers as a result of misleading and aggressive practices was around £3.3 billion a year. Research found that over 60% of the population had been the target of an unfair commercial practice.

UK employment soars and hits a record high

The number of people in employment has reached a record high of 29.78 million, with a rise of 300,000 over the last year, according to figures released today. More than two thirds of the rise has been amongst UK nationals. According to the Office for National Statistics, the growth in employment has been fuelled by a rise in permanent jobs: up 110,000 over the last three months. The growth is accompanied by a drop of 4,000 in the number of people classed as unemployed over the last three months. The level is now 49,000 lower than this time last year. Today’s independent figures also show that the number of people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance has fallen for the ninth month in a row - and is now at its lowest level since February 2009. The number of people signing on fell in every region and nation of the UK for the third month in a row.

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As thousands of people gathered in Leicester for the annual Mela over the bank holiday weekend, they were prompted to think about registering as a blood donor to help the hundreds of people in their communities who need blood transfusions every day. Less than three per cent of people from south Asian backgrounds give blood, yet blood disorders such as ‘thalassemia major’, which can lead to anaemia, are prevalent within this community. Regular blood transfusions are needed for those affected in order to stay alive. In Leicestershire, there are currently only 1,690 people from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds who give blood regularly. NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), the organisation who runs the blood service in England and North Wales, hosted their own stall at the Mela, along with many other charities and organisations, in an attempt to recruit more people from ethnic minority backgrounds to become blood donors and potentially help save lives. A single blood donation can be broken down into different component parts. Red cells can be used to help treat people with anaemia or thalassemia whilst platelets are often given to cancer patients having chemotherapy. Theo Clarke, Lead Donor Relations Manager for BAME and special projects with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) explain the importance of donations coming in from a wide demographic of people. He said: “It’s vitally important that people from the Asian community come forward to give blood. There are currently 1.3 million people in England and North Wales who donate blood, but only 53,000 of them are from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds. “Blood needs to be matched by type, so the more people we have within communities of the same blood type, the better chance patients have of receiving the blood they need. Often, rare blood groups, such as B, are more common within the Asian population, so encouraging people with rarer blood types to donate is a constant challenge.” Anyone aged between 17 and 65, generally in good health and weighing more than 7st 12lbs, could potentially become a blood donor and help to save lives For more information, or to find where you can give blood locally, visit www.blood.co.uk.

TV stars Ameet Chana and Meera Syal have both recently voiced concerns over the proportion of Asian talent on our screens. Both actors have had huge successes in their careers, but it seems that their hard work hasn’t paved the way for future Asian talent in the future. Ameet Chana has had small screen roles on Eastenders, Holby City, Casualty and also on hit film Bend It Like Beckham. He believes that the way forward would be to write in Asian characters without fuss. He said: “It’s a fact; there is not enough representation of British Asians within the community on TV. Everyone’s got Asian friends now. There is no difficulty when writing for an Asian character opposed to, for example, writing for a Black character. “They should be writing characters in who just happen to be Asian, which would bring different experiences and another dimension to the story and character as well. He added: “Instead of stereotyping, over the past two or three generations Asian people have become

part of everyday British life within communities, they do everything that everybody else does. You wouldn’t need to necessarily go out and represent Asians in the same old way, bringing up things like arranged marriages and so on.” Chana also feels very happy with his career as a British Asian actor and said his entire career has been filled with “positive experiences”. “I’ve played characters that are Asian, characters that aren’t Asian, characters that just happen to be Asian. I’ve been lucky enough to be able to make a career out of it over the past 23 years and be a working actor in this country. It’s all been quite positive there’s just not enough of it.” Meera Syal has also had starring roles herself, in a cult hit The Kumars at No. 42 and Goodness Gracious Me. She has condemned bosses for “not embracing the brown pound”. She said: “I think in some ways we have gone backwards. Watching TV is like playing spot the Asian. “It seems like the presence we had in the late 1990s and early Noughties is less and that is sad.”

Over 1,000 Islamophobic attacks in 18 months UK Muslims have suffered more since recent conflicts

Muslims living in the UK have suffered almost 1,200 attacks in the past 18 months, according to a new report by anti-Muslim incident charity, Tell Mama. The organisation’s director Fiyaz Mughal believes the rate of anti-Muslim attacks tends to increase in the UK following a international or national conflict between Muslims and non-Muslims. He also outlines that most attacks do not happen on the street, and more victimisation occurs online, especially through social media sites such as Facebook or Twitter. Mughal said: “The streetbased activity happens, but it’s not significant right now, whereas the online activity of anti-Muslim prejudice is very significant. It’s a very concerted, determined effort

by far-right followers, antiMuslim individuals and racist individuals, but also people who generally dislike Muslims”. Another study conducted by Nigel Copsey of Teesside University on Islamophobic incidents in Britain demonstrated that the number of attacks on Islamic centers, mosques and Muslims has multiplied tenfold following the aftermath of the murder of British soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich on 22nd May this year. Eric Pickles has recently written to the Muslim Council of Britain to outline the government’s plans to tackle this kind of racial hatred and to minimise the issue in the future.

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Mosque to open in old chapel Clitheroe authorities give go ahead for Islamic site development By Ashley Grint

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Victims, bullied or misled into buying goods and services, are set to be given new rights to protect them against rogue traders whose unfair practices collectively cost consumers billions of pounds. Draft legislation outlined by Consumer Minister Jo Swinson indicates how consumers will also have access to clearer information about any additional costs and more generous time limits for returning goods bought online. The new proposals amending the Consumer Protection Regulations from Unfair Trading Regulations will also give consumers 90 days to cancel a contract and be entitled to a full refund if they were unethically sold it and new rights to recover trader payments when they have been bullied into paying money. Consumers will also have a right to claim compensation if they have fallen victim to any of these practices. Swinson also announced details of how the Consumer Rights Directive will be implemented, including measures which will increase the time limit for returning goods bought online and outline key information which consumers must be given before agreeing to purchase. In a 2009 report Consumer Focus calculated that the total detriment suffered by consumers as a result of misleading and aggressive practices was around £3.3 billion a year. Research found that over 60 per cent of the population had been the target of an unfair commercial practice.

so there is a positive reaction from Muslims in the town,” he said. “The support from across the A former chapel will soon [whole] town is really wonderful. reopen as an Islamic place of We’ve been getting positive worship after restoration on the reactions from interfaith groups unused building continues to and people of no religion too are progress. getting behind the project.” The Mount Zion Methodist Many protesters had been Church, in Clitheroe, Lancashire, against the renovation project was approved for due to the chapel being painted redevelopment in 2006, despite by Lancashire’s own LS Lowry, strong opposition. Now, eight ‘A Street in Clitheroe’ in 1954. years on, developers say that However, Mr Hussain offered only one final fundraising effort his assurances that the historic remains before it can open its building will not be disrupted doors. from its iconic state. With the building now up to “We value the building and its standard, managers of the event history and it will remain the from the Medina Partnership, a same as when Lowry painted it UK registered Charitable Trust, as part of his Clitheroe street say all that is left is to install scene,” he added. heating and lighting, internal Clitheroe councillor Jim decoration, doors and windows. Shervey said: “People of all It will approximately cost faiths have the right to have £250,000 to complete and somewhere to worship. There Farouk Hussain, chairman of were some concerns a few years Medina Islamic Education ago, but my understanding is Centre, explained how the they have all been dealt with. development was beginning to “‘It’s a good use of the pick up more and more support building, and obviously it is from local communities. better to be used for a purpose “It’s been a long time coming, than left standing empty.”

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Over 77,000 foreigners have settled in Birmingham over the past decade, marking the biggest increase outside of London. The number of residents in the city who were not born in Britain has nearly reached 240,000, according to a new in-depth survey of the migrant population in the West Midlands area. There has also been a 60 per cent increase in the number of foreign visitors who have gone on to make the city their home since 2001, a report by Oxford University migration observatory shows. Last year 11 per cent of the West Midland’s population were born abroad. The study also reveals the largest portion of our migrant population is from India – 99,717 people, followed by Pakistan, Poland, Ireland and Jamaica. Only five per cent of foreign residents speak no English, while the most common foreign language is Punjabi. Senior researcher Dr Carlos VargasSilva led the census project, and pointed out, despite Birmingham’s statistics, the West Midlands has dropped in the table of regions with the highest foreign populations. He said: “Overall, the West Midlands’ foreign-born population is now the

The city has seen a huge increase in the number of Indian and Pakistani settlers

fourth largest of England and Wales’ 10 regions after London, the South East and the East. In 2001, it occupied third place in this ranking. However, it still has the third largest proportion of nonUK born residents within the population.” “There is enormous variation around the West Midlands region – many districts, such as Staffordshire Moorlands, have a fewer than one resident in 20 who was born abroad.”

Asian Express A spokesman for Birmingham equality group BRAP has argued that the city has always been a cultural melting pot, and said there is “great unity” across the city. “Yes, there are community tensions, it would be disingenuous to say otherwise. But those tensions are not about a clash of cultures, they’re about deprivation and poverty. If we are not careful, those young people will become disaffected and angry.”

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Four Lions star launches campaign to oust ‘Schedule 7’ More than 60,000 signatures gathered to review law

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Adeel Akhtar may be best known for his role as Faisal, a Muslim extremist who stars in Chris Morris’ Four Lions movie, yet last week it was politics which was at the forefront of the actors workload. Following the detention of a Guardian journalist's partner for nine hours in a UK airport, Adeel launched an online petition calling for Home Secretary, Theresa May, to review Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000. With more than 60,000 signatures gathered in less than a week, the petition was created after the 32-year-old BritishAsian actor heard about the case which he related to. David Miranda, partner of newspaper reporter Glenn Greenwald, claimed he was questioned about his ‘entire life’ by six agents who took his ‘computer, video game, mobile phone and memory card’ while being held for nine hours under Schedule 7. Adeel suffered a similar process in 2002, when he was detained for nine hours, and quizzed on his movement and beliefs by US intelligence officials in New York. accompanying his After girlfriend on a flight from London to New York, for a drama school audition, Adeel was stopped by authorities on the basis that he ‘looked familiar’. He explained his situation: “Being detained by authorities can be terrifying for an innocent

person. Unfortunately I know how David feels. “Ten years ago, I was returning to New York from London where I was studying when I was detained for several hours on 'suspicion of terrorism' - their reason? I looked 'familiar'. “It was a traumatic experience which left me feeling powerless and let down, fearful that when travelling I'll be singled out and have to go through the same thing again. He added: “Schedule 7 has become a blunt legal instrument that the UK government can use to intimidate people who it doesn’t agree with. I think it’s time for the Government to review how it uses Schedule 7. Please join me.” Adeel now hopes that this law will be reviewed so that no other people suffer the same intense interrogations in the future. Meanwhile, the Home Office have openly defended the decision to detain Miranda under terrorism laws as a spokesperson said: “The Government and the police have a duty to protect the public and our national security. “If the police believe that an individual is in possession of highly sensitive stolen information that would help terrorism, then they should act and the law provides them with a framework to do that. “Those who oppose this sort of action need to think about what they are condoning. This is an ongoing police inquiry so we will not comment on the specifics.” If you wish to sign the online petition please visit www.change.org

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World’s longest hunger striker due in court

Civil rights activist Irom Sharmila due to appear in court over suicide charges Irom Sharmila hasn’t eaten in over 500 weeks after going on hunger strike over 12 years ago to protest against the bloody conflict between Indian militants and the state. She faces charges in court this month for “attempting to commit suicide” but she vehemently denies the charges and argues that she is “protesting by non-violence at my best level.” Sharmila, 41, began her protest after an incident in November 2000 in which 10 people waiting at a bus stop in Malom, Manipur, were shot dead by parliamentary forces. For the past 12 years she has lived in a hopistal ward

where, three PROTEST: Irom Sharmila has been times a day, on hunger strike for over 12 years nurses feed her a concoction of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and laxatives through a tube in her nose. Sharmila hopes to get the Indian government to amend the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, the right to arrest people and which contains legislation enter any premises without a outlining that authorities warrant and “fire upon or started applying to India’s otherwise use force, even to seven “disturbed” norththe causing of death, against eastern states in 1958. any person who is acting in The act gives armed forces contravention of any law”.

Islamic schools are the fastest growing school sector in Australia, with some expanding so quickly that applications are extremely limited, and some only allowing siblings of existing pupils places. The number of Muslim schools in the Australian state New South Wales has tripled over the past 15 years. While the number of pupils in state school has dropped slightly in the past decade, the number of pupils in Islamic school has rocketed to around 10,000. Al-Faisal College at Auburn has nearly doubled in size over the past five years to 1,600 pupils. It recently bought a fourhectare property in Australia near Sydney where it plans to build a huge campus for a further 600 students. It may soon be the biggest independent school in the state. Deputy principal Peter Rompies said the school has ”huge waiting lists” of between 200 and 300 students and will most likely have to reject at least half of next year’s kindergarten applications. The state’s largest Islamic school is Malek Fahd Islamic School, which has almost 2,500 students across three campuses and has stopped adding names to its waiting list. Peter Jones has spent seven years researching Australia’s Islamic schools for his PhD, and said only 15 to 20 per cent of Muslim students attended Islamic schools.” He said: “The demand is there, they just don’t have the room.” The executive director of the Association of Independent Schools of NSW, Geoff Newcombe, said there was no doubt the schools would continue to grow.

An Australian MP has mistaken Islam for a country in a TV interview, she has been widely mocked and has since apologised and quit the election race. Stephanie Banister of the One Nation Party was fighting for a parliamentary seat in Queensland, she had only been in politics for 48 hours. The interview has gone viral and been spread widely across social media on the internet. During the video Banister also confused the term “haram” (forbidden) with Quran, and suggested Jews worship Jesus Christ. She said during her TV appearance, “I don’t oppose Islam as a country, but I do feel that their laws should not be welcome here in Australia.”

Banister now claims the interview was edited in a way to make her look “quite the fool”, and she has apologised to her political party and to friends and family for any embarrassment caused. One Nation Party leader, Jim Savage, has said in a statement that Banister still has full support from the group, and expressed concern that she has been under enormous pressure since the incident, including receiving threats aimed at herself and her family. Banister has since said, although she feels she was ready to stand for election, that she was possibly too “inexperienced” and “still learning about the political side of life”. She stood down from the election race and will no longer stand for vote on September 7th.

Texas shopping centre signs ban Muslims from parking

Mysterious signs banning Muslims from using a Texan shopping centre’s car park appeared this week sparking huge outrage. The posters read ‘No Muslim parking in the Westview Shopping Center’ and were spotted in the car park last week, which is across the street from a mosque. It has been reported that the signs were installed to deter large crowds which were expected at the mosque during the holy month of Ramadan. A handful of employees have been said to privately express frustration at members of the mosque occupying

spots allocated for customers in the past. Worshippers in the area were infuriated by the signs, which also warned offenders that their cars would be towed if they did not comply. "I feel sorry for the person who wrote it," said Ahmed Hassan. "This is what comes to mind because obviously he has a lot of hate." “I’m very shocked because we live in a society that’s supposed to be very accepting and this is what we all preach”, he added. The posters have since been removed from the car park and police are looking into the matter.

Iraq car bombs kill at least 14 across Baghdad

Five car bombs killed at least 14 people and wounded more than 80 in Baghdad, Iraqi police sources said. One attack was very close to the “green zone” diplomatic complex. One bomb exploded 200-300 metres outside Baghdad's international zone, close to Iraq's foreign ministry, killing four and wounding 12 others, sources have said. The central zone is a highly fortified area of the capital housing western embassies including the US mission. The nearby foreign ministry has been a frequent target of previous attacks. Iraq is experiencing

some of its worst violence since US troops left a year and a half ago, with Sunni Islamist militants including al-Qaida waging an insurgency against the Shia-led government. Multiple car bombs explode every week, killing dozens of people, and the government has launched a security mission to try to round up suspected militants. Last week’s attacks targeted districts in central, eastern, northern and southern Baghdad, including Shia areas, police said. One bomb, on a trailer carrying gas cylinders in al-Shurta alRabaa district, killed four and wounded 18.

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too expensive for the majority of Afghans, most people have no choice but to risk their lives if they want to travel to see family and friends, or visit the capital. The Taliban attack government and military convoys and stop cars to search for employees of the administration or foreign forces, who they have declared legitimate targets, although they are considered civilians under international law. The main highway between Kandahar and Kabul, a vital commercial and civilian transport route, has been a focus of attacks. Last week, the Associated Press reported the bodies of eight people abducted from a bus were found with gunshots to their heads on the side of the highway in Ghazni. President Hamid Karzai has recently condemned the killings on the road, although he has not commented directly on Kakar's disappearance. Kakar is the first lawmaker abducted by insurgents since the Taliban's fall from power, although several have been killed.

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Death toll rises in Egypt 25 police killed in fatal ambush

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A devastating attack by Islamic militants left 25 police officers dead after the two mini-buses they were travelling in were seized last week. The daylight attack came just one day after 36 detainees were killed as they were transported to a prison outside Cairo, and is believed to be carried out by militants from the Sinai Peninsula. The attack on the police convoy, close to the town of Rafah on the Gaza border, was one of the deadliest on security forces in several years. Interim President Adly Mansour immediately declared three days of national mourning for the attacks, whilst a state of emergency is underway following a recent rise in killings across the country. More than 830 people, including 102 police officers and soldiers, are reported to have been killed since Wednesday 14th August, when the army cleared protest camps set up by Morsi supporters, many of whom were members of the ousted President’s party, the Muslim Brotherhood movement. In Monday's latest attack, the militants forced the two vehicles to stop, ordered the onboard policemen out before shooting them as they lay on the ground. The policemen were in civilian

clothes, officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to talk to the media. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, which also left two other policemen wounded. General Abdel Fatah al-Sisi, the country's military chief and interim President, said on Sunday that the crackdown, followed by a state of emergency and a night-time curfew imposed in Cairo and several other flashpoint provinces, is needed to protect the country from civil war. He has vowed that the military will stand firm in the face of rising violence, but also called for the inclusion of Islamists in the postMorsi political process. Sinai, a strategic region bordering the Gaza Strip and Israel, has witnessed almost daily attacks since Morsi’s ousting, leading many to link the militants there to the Muslim Brotherhood, the Islamist group from which Morsi hails. Meanwhile, Egyptian prosecutors have ordered the ousted President Mohammed Morsi be detained for a further 15 days while they investigate fresh allegations against him. Spiritual leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, General Guide Mohammed Badie, has also been arrested in Cairo by Egyptian officials after being detained last week.

Saudi Arabia made oil offer to Russia during Putin meeting More details of a meeting at the end of July between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi intelligence chief Prince Bandar bin Sultan have emerged, with the Saudi prince reportedly having suggested the two sides come up with a unified Russian-Saudi strategy on global oil supply and price. The Kremlin has admitted the meeting took place, although neither side has revealed details of what was discussed. But in recent weeks elements of the conversation have been leaked to the Russian press. Now, further details, including the Saudi suggestion on oil, have been published by Lebanese daily newspaper As-Safir. According to As-Safir, Prince Bandar was reported to have offered cooperation in the oil and gas sector in return for Russia backing down over its support for the existing Syrian regime. "Let us examine how to put together a unified Russian-Saudi strategy on the subject of oil. The aim is to agree on the price of oil and production quantities that keep the price stable in global oil markets," Prince Bandar was

reported to have said. "We understand Russia's great interest in the oil and gas present in the Mediterranean Sea from Israel to Cyprus through Lebanon and Syria. And we understand the importance of the Russian gas pipeline to Europe. We are not interested in competing with that," he was reported as saying by AsSafir. He also offered Saudi investment in Russia. "The kingdom can provide large multi-billion-dollar investments in various fields in the Russian market. What's important is to conclude political understandings on a number of issues, particularly Syria and Iran." Putin, in response, was reported to have said that these topics should be discussed by the relevant ministries in both countries. On Syria, however, Putin said that Moscow's position would not change. "We believe that the Syrian regime is the best speaker on behalf of the Syrian people," he was reported as saying. Saudi Arabia has been strongly supportive of the rebels battling the regime of President Bashar al-

Assad. But Russia, to the fury of Riyadh and its Western allies, has refused to cut its cooperation with the Damascus regime. Prince Bandar also reportedly said he hoped that the Russians would understand that Russia's interests and the interests of the Gulf states are one in the face of the nuclear challenge from Iran. But Putin said Russia still backs Tehran's right to have nuclear power. "We support the Iranian quest to obtain nuclear fuel for peaceful purposes. And we helped them develop their facilities in this direction. Of course, we will resume negotiations with them as part of the P5+1 group," Putin was reported as saying. "I will meet with President Hassan Rowhani on the sidelines of the Central Asia summit and we will discuss a lot of bilateral, regional and international issues. "We will inform him that Russia is completely opposed to the UN Security Council imposing new sanctions on Iran. We believe that the sanctions imposed against Iran and Iranians are unfair and that we will not repeat the experience again," he was quoted as saying.

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Californian Muslims hold first Eid festival

Muslim foodies gathered to celebrate the California’s first “Halal Fest.” Dozens of vendors sold everything from halal cupcakes to brisket soft tacos with all of the goodies prepared according to Islamic dietary standards. “Halal Fest” is the first ever Halal Food & Eid Festival in the US state. “I got the idea after I visited New York City,” said Irfan Rydhan of San Jose, 38, a self-described “halal foodie” and

American Muslim activist who is one of eight key California Halal Fest organizers. “I saw all these halal food carts and trucks, and I wondered why we couldn’t do that here. “This is going to be an historic event for California, celebrating halal food with our Eid festival,” Rydhan said. “We believe in the spiritual benefits of halal food. We believe if you put good things in your body, then good things will happen to you in your life.”

Immigration policies ‘not the most effective’ warns advisor

British Home office policies concerning illegal immigration are not necessarily the most effective, a government adviser has warned. Long-term member of the government’s migration advisory committee Martin Ruhs said the methods the British government implement to deal with immigration issues may not be as effective as it has been said by the officials. He said, “Some policies have an element of a spectacle. you want to

send a signal, and those policies aren’t necessarily the most effective.” “You have to draw the line somewhere. Different people will draw the line in different places over what is acceptable in how you treat people,” he added. The advisor’s comments come after reports non-whites have been targeted for query by UK Border Agency (UKBA) officers at London stations, in a series of stop-check operations which aim at arresting illegal immigrants working in the country.

50 years on and Pakistan will be part of the Oscars

After hiatus of about 50 years, Pakistan will once again attend the Oscars. Although the film to be submitted is yet to be chosen, Pakistan will be submitting an entry for the Best Foreign Language Film category. Each country is allowed one submission and can decide how that film can be chosen. The deadline for submitting foreignlanguage film submissions to the Academy is 1st October this year. The committee to choose the film is

independent from the government even though they will be approving the selection. With 21 releases in the year so far, Pakistani cinema is having a revival of sorts, giving selectors a wide variety of movies to choose from. Historically, Pakistan has sent only two films to the Academy since the category was created in 1956, Akhtar J. Kardar’s “Jago hua savera” in 1959 and Khawaja Khurshid Anwar’s “Ghunghat” in 1963.

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DARK IS BEAUTIFUL: Actress Nandita Das hopes to deter people from skin lightening products

For years, Asian people have been using skin lightening creams and avoiding showing their true colour, but a new campaign hopes to change that. Skin lightening treatments are big business across the entire continent, and the market for them in India alone is worth around £432 million according to a report by ACNelson, even overtaking brand giant Coca Cola in sales. Indian actress Nandita Das is the face of new campaign “Dark is Beautiful” which she hopes will help people be more comfortable in their own skin. She recently put out a statement on her own website about how often she is referred to as “dark” or “earthy” in the press, as well as editors lightening her skin. Das also claims that it is much easier for actors and actresses to secure acting work if they have fairer skin. She said: “I have often wondered why are we supposed to feel proud or ashamed of attributes that we are born into. I have done nothing to be born as a woman, a Hindu, an Indian or dark. “I have directors come to me and say ‘you will be playing an educated character from a higher class, would you mind lightening your skin?’ and I say ‘are you telling me that only lower class and uneducated women are dark?’ it’s such stereotyping and we keep perpetuating that. “It’s bizarre, the obsession we have in our country with fair skin. It’s really sad actually.” Treatment cream campaigns are regularly fronted with movie and sports stars, and they are a regular feature of magazine pages, television screens and billboards across the country. There are lightening creams not just for facial and bodily use but also more specific areas such as under-arms and genitalia too. Anu Hasan, an actress and TV anchor, is also backing the Dark Is Beautiful campaign, and also believes that current attitudes are “ridiculous”. She said: “The world is full of people with a bias against dark skin, many of them dark skinned people themselves. Isn’t it time to wake up? “I am un-fair and I feel beautiful.”

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25,000 Liberia students all fail university admission exam Nearly 25,000 school-leavers failed the test for admission to the University of Liberia, one of two state-run universities. The students lacked enthusiasm and did not have a basic grasp of English, a university official told the press. A bloody civil war that ended a decade ago has left the education system in tatters, with many schools deprived of the simplest education resources and in dire need of qualified teachers. But a lack of enthusiasm and a basic grasp of English are behind the latest shocking statistic, a university spokesperson has said. Defending the university’s decision, spokesman Momodu Getaweh confirmed that it would not be changing its stance, arguing that the government must put the war behind them and act fast on students’ complete ignorance of the “mechanics” of English. President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a Nobel Peace laureate, recently acknowledged that the education system was still "in a mess", and much needed to be done to improve it. However, this is the first time that every single student who wrote the exam for a fee of $25 (£16) has failed, which means that the overcrowded university

will not have any new first-year students when it reopens next month for the academic year. Education Minister Etmonia DavidTarpeh told the BBC Focus on Africa programme that she intended to meet university officials to discuss the failure rate. "I know there are a lot of weaknesses in the schools but for a whole group of people to take exams and every single one of them to fail, I have my doubts about that," Ms David-Tarpeh said. "It's like mass murder." Ms David-Tarpeh said she knew some of the students and the schools they attended. "These are not just schools that will give people grades. I'd really like to see the results of the students," she added. University spokesman Momodu Getaweh told Focus on Africa that the university stood by its decision, and it would not be swayed by "emotion". "In English, the mechanics of the language, they didn't know anything about it. So the government has to do something," he said. "The war has ended 10 years ago now. We have to put that behind us and become realistic."

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Hindu representatives are criticising international pop icon Lady Gaga for what they see as ‘trivialisation’ of yoga in her new video. In the clip she appears striking yoga postures completely naked, Gaga has previously said how much she appreciates the Hindu faith and would consider adopting it herself. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that yoga was a revered age old tradition and deserved more seriousness and respect. Such depiction by Gaga was kind of distortion of the esteemed practice for Gaga’s selfserving agenda and could be upsetting for the serious and genuine seekers and devotees. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, also agreed that yoga, referred as “a living fossil”, was one of the six systems of orthodox Hindu philosophy and was highly venerated in Hinduism. Rajan Zed points out that some sages have described yoga as the silencing of all mental transformations, which leads to the total realization of the Supreme Self. Some have used yoga attempting to gain liberation by removing all sensory barriers. According to Patanjali, author of the basic text, the Yoga Sutra, yoga is a methodical effort to attain

perfection, through the control of the different elements of human nature, physical and psychical, Zed adds. Hinduism is the oldest and third largest religion of the world, has about one billion adherents and moksh (liberation) is its ultimate goal. There are about three million Hindus in the USA. According to an estimate, about 21 million Americans, including many celebrities, now practice yoga.

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When it comes to acting, Nargis Fakhri has a long way to go to establish herself as a bankable star but one thing is for sure, her good looks are to die for. No wonder she has had her share of link-ups even though the actor is just one film old. First, Nargis was rumoured to be dating Ranbir Kapoor and then there were reports about her being married to Dhoom 3 actor, Uday Chopra. While Uday has openly expressed his fondness for Ms Fakhri over a social networking site, here’s sad news for the

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The fuss around Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif's recent bikini act doesn't seem to die out soon. The gorgeous actress felt betrayed after the media encroached on her personal space by printing photographs of Ranbir Kapoor and her, on vacation. Kat was so upset over this issue, that she went on to write an open letter to the media. According to Katrina’s open letter, she is very upset since the pictures were clicked without her permission, that too when she was on a private vacation. "The pictures were taken while I was on holiday by someone who, in an act of cowardice, has shot

action man. Nargis recently said in her interview that she doesn’t believe in the institution of marriage. “I don’t believe in marriage. I don’t come from the same culture. It doesn’t make sense to me. So I have no plans to get married,” said the Rockstar actor. And that’s just not it. The B-town brunette is also confident that she doesn’t need a man just to support her. “I want to be an independent woman. I will make my own career and money, so it’s okay if I don’t get married at all,” added the actor.

While many of Rishi Kapoor’s co-stars have been victim of his infamous mood swings, recently the veteran actor came down heavily on one of his fans. According to several sources, an old gentleman in his 60’s, followed Mr Kapoor inside the washroom at a party and asked for an autograph once the actor finished his

After giving a dose of their infectious on screen chemistry in Vishal Bhardwaj’s Kaminey, two ex-lovers will reunite once more for Ekta Kapoor’s upcoming production. Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor, who had set the screens on fire with their love making scenes in Kaminey, will come together again. The two have been linked repeatedly after PeeCee was spotted at Sasha’s house time and again. The two decided part their ways amicably right after PeeCee started developing a special bond with the mighty Khan of Bollywood. But now will the old flames be ignited again? According to some reports when Imran

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without permission and then used the pictures for commercial gain," the letter read. "I request that all media running these pictures please refrain from doing so. I have a wonderful relationship with the media and have been accessible to the media at all times. There is no reason for this furtive and invasive behaviour," the letter further read.

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Kumar Santoshi's movie Phata Poster Nikla Hero. But later, Ranbir was replaced by Shahid Kapoor in the film. Finally, Ranbir became a part of the real Dabangg director Anurag Kashyap's movie Besharam. Interestingly, Besharam has a Dabangg connection in it, and as per Ranbir, this will be his real Dabangg movie.

Actor Ranbir Kapoor got into trouble after he allegedly mocked at the BTown superstars Shahrukh Khan and Salman Khan in the trailer of his upcoming movie Besharam. But, according to the recent sources, the Kapoor lad believes that Besharam is his Dabangg. According to a leading daily, Ranbir Kapoor was the initial choice for Raj

business. But what followed left everybody present on scene surprised. Instead of an autograph, the fan had to withstand Rishi Kapoor’s anger and the poor old gentleman had no option but to make a hasty exit. In fact, rumours go as far as saying Ranbir Kapoor was so furious that he used offensive language to shoo away his fan.

Khan turned down the offer to work with Tigmanshu Dhulia under Ekta Kapoor’s banner that has Priyanka Chopra in it, Shahid Kapoor was roped in to replace the Khan lad. Interestingly, Imran was keener to work in the Lootera director’s next untitled project rather than working with Ekta. Apparently, Imran has cited the mandatory ‘ohmy-dates-are-clashing’ excuse, but the truth seems to be that he is keen to play a Gujarati character in Motwane’s movie.

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Salman Khan is usually known to leave the sets as soon as he hears the words ‘wrap up.’ However, recently while shooting for a commercial in Bandra, Mumbai, he stayed back at the studio to check his shots, taking everyone by surprise. How sweet, no? What more, after seeing all the shots, he

thought that some of them were not up to the mark and demanded to reshoot them! He waited back for another three hours and shot them again. We wonder if Salman is only finding ways to distract his mind from the other distractions in his life or is he genuinely being human this time.

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HDA BOLLYWOOD PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY ANNOUNCES OPEN DAY, NEW TERM & EXCITING BOLLYWOOD OPPORTUNITIES The UK’s Bollywood Ambassador, Honey Kalaria is inviting budding dancers and performers to join her Bollywood Performing Arts Academy for open days on Saturday 24th in East London and Sunday 25th August in North London, as it opens places for the new September term. Wannabe stars of the future can take part in a free Bollywood taster class, enjoy dance performances from current students and professionals, get advice from dance trainers and Honey Kalaria and learn about performing arts opportunities the Academy can offer. The HDA

Academy has created countless stars in the UK and previous alumni have gone on to perform in films, theatre and television. Recent achievements includes 22-year-old Karishma Bhandari, who has been with the Academy for four years. She has just returned from India where Honey helped to secure a lead role for her in the Bollywood film, ‘Club Dancer’, to be screened later this year. And keen to promote English talent in Bollywood, Honey is working with the same director again, looking to cast four lead artists with an acting age of 18-25 years old for a new project. “It was a dream come true being put forward by Honey Kalaria, getting selected and actually working in a Bollywood film. Since then many new opportunities have opened up for me and I’m looking forward to developing my career as an actress,” comments Karishma Bhandari. With the new term kicking off from Friday 20th September students can choose to enrol on a number of courses. For those wishing to learn dance, individual Bollywood and Bhangra classes will be held, in addition to dance classes combining Bollywood, Bhangra, Indian Classical, Latin American, Arabic, Hip Hop, Street, Jazz and many other dance styles. And for those wishing to develop their Bollywood performing arts skills

professionally, students can enrol on the professional course with the opportunity to take part in a Bollywood Musical at the end of the year in July 2014. All students will have the option of taking accredited Bollywood dance exams and medal tests, as well as gaining experience in singing, acting and presenting. “We hope people of all ages and levels will join us at the Academy. Dancing is a great, fun way to keep fit and make new friends. We also hope to help students build their confidence, self-esteem and career prospects within the international entertainment industry, as well as giving professionals the chance to develop as performers, dance instructors and choreographers,” comments Honey Kalaria. Students need to enrol at the beginning of the academic term to secure their place on the dance courses and a special price of £99 for the dance courses (normal price £129) and £149 for the professional course (normal price £199) will be offered to those booking their places before Sunday 25th August. Anyone interested in attending the open day or joining the Academy should call 07850 875087 or visit www.honeysdanceacademy.com. A percentage of all class enrolments will be donated to The Honey Kalaria Foundation to help a number of charitable causes.

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Manchester based singer and music producer Tariq Khan has made his long awaited return to the studio with his latest track SADQAY, available now. The musician is renowned and respected in the music industry for his consistent delivery of an array of hits, from ‘Soney Di Taveetri’ to ‘Teray Sadqay Soniye’ and more recently ‘Desi Kudiyan’. The latter was not only well received; it went on to become a global smash hit and took Tariq and his label

forward. ‘SADQAY’ represents love for traditional Punjabi music which can be enjoyed by any age group and at any occasion. The heavy Desi Percussion's, thumping beat and catchy hook line is guaranteed to have everyone singing and dancing throughout. Produced by an artist with talent and one that is destined to remain in the industry for a very long period, SADQAY is sure to get your foot tapping. The single has been produced by the supertalented Tariq Khan and

is a result of Tariq’s dedication; time and passion for his art and his continual strive to maintain a high standard of musical output to his fans so be sure to look out for this EID blockbuster. SADQAY was released on EID, 8th August by Legacy Music Records and is now available for purchase from iTunes & all good digital stores. The single is taken from Tariq Khans forthcoming album to be released in 2014.

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FILM: Madras Cafe DIRECTED BY: Shoojit Sircar GENRE: Drama, Thriller STAR CAST: John Abraham, Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashi Khanna, Sheetal Malhar, Leena Maria, Nargis Fakhri Set against the backdrop of the Sri Lanka civil war and the assassination of a key Indian political leader, Madras Café, is billed as one of this year’s most tense political thrillers and will launch globally later this week. John Abraham performs the role of Captain Vikram Singh, an accomplished Para Military Officer recruited by the R&AW’s (India’s

external security agency) Indian head Robin Dutt – with the mandate to execute certain covert Intelligence operations in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, and conduct peaceful provincial council elections. However, as Vikram delves deeper into his covert operations against a faceless enemy in a daring game of catand-mouse, he suddenly becomes the

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RELEASE DATE Vijay : (Ram 6/9/2013 Charan) is a brutally honest police officer who has been transferred yet again by the system for chasing the corrupt underworld goons. He is in charge of a case where the key eye witness Mala (Priyanka Chopra) has seen a murder by Teja's (Prakash Raj) Gang and refuses to co-operate. Teja is the head of an oil mafia operation and doesn't want Mala alive. Vijay manages to convince her to give a statement which leads to the perpetrators coming after her. Vijay on the other hand is also battling his own inner demons where he is searching for his parents killers. He witnessed their cold blooded murder as a child and the nightmares continue to haunt him till date. The film revolves around Vijay's struggle against the system, his battle against his inner demons and his chase after Teja.

TBC RELEASE DATE : 13/9/2013 FILM: I Love New Year DIRECTED BY: Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru GENRE: Comedy, Romance STAR CAST: Sunny Deol, Kangna Ranaut, R Madhavan, Prakash Raj, Manoj Joshi, Tannishtha Chatterjee This is a one-night story - it's New Year eve and two strangers living in two different cities [New York/Chicago] are tossed into each other's company by the hand of fate in a comedy of errors that's as

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From above the world of Cars SE DATE: comes Disney’s UK RELEA 3 Planes, an 16/8/201 action-packed 3D animated comedy adventure featuring Dusty (voice of Dane Cook), a plane with dreams of competing as a high-flying air racer.

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But Dusty’s not exactly built for racing—and he happens to be afraid of heights. So he turns to a seasoned naval aviator who helps Dusty qualify to take on the defending champ of the race circuit. Dusty’s courage is put to the ultimate test as he aims to reach heights he never dreamed possible, giving a spellbound world the inspiration to soar.

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STARRING: DENZEL WASHINGTON, MARK WAHLBERG, PAULA PATTON DIRECTOR: BALTASAR KORMÁKUR GENRE: ACTION, COMEDY, DRAMA, THRILLER Academy Award winner, Denzel Washington, and Mark Wahlberg star in this explosive action comedy that tracks two operatives from competing bureaus who are forced to run together. But there is a big problem with their unique alliance – neither knows that the other is an undercover

federal agent. For the past 12 months, DEA agent Bobby Trench (Washington) and US naval intelligence officer Marcus Stigman (Wahlberg) have been reluctantly attached at the hip. Working undercover as members of a narcotics syndicate, each man distrusts his partner as much as the criminals they have both been tasked to take down. When their attempt to infiltrate a Mexican drug cartel and recover millions goes haywire, Trench and Stigman are suddenly disavowed by their superiors. Now that everyone wants them in jail or in the ground, the only person they can count on is each other. Unfortunately for their pursuers, 2 Guns prove they’re better than one!

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Entertainment

SaEuPgT 2013 ELYSIUM

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STARRING: MATT DAMON, JODIE FOSTER, SHARLTO COPLEY DIRECTOR: NEILL BLOMKAMP GENRE: ACTION, SCI-FI, THRILLER

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In the year 2159 two classes UK RE LE of people exist: 23/8/A2SE DATE: the very 013 wealthy who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulated, ruined Earth. Secretary Rhodes (Jodie Foster), a hard line government official, will stop at nothing to enforce anti-immigration laws and preserve the luxurious lifestyle of the citizens of Elysium. That doesn't stop the people of Earth from trying to get in, by any means they can. When unlucky Max (Matt Damon) is backed into a corner, he agrees to take on a daunting mission that if successful will not only save his life, but could bring equality to these polarized worlds.

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ONE DIRECTION – THIS IS US (ALSO IN 3D) STARRING: NIALL HORAN, LIAM PAYNE, HARRY STYLES, LOUIS TOMLINSON, SIMON COWELL, ZAYN MALIK U DIRECTOR: MORGAN SPURLOCK CERT GENRE: DOCUMENTARY COMING SOON

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STARRING: MARK WAHLBERG, DWAYNE JOHNSON, ED HARRIS, 15 REBEL WILSON CERT DIRECTOR: MICHAEL BAY GENRE: ACTION, COMEDY, THRILLER Daniel Lugo (Mark Wahlberg) is a regular bodybuilder who works at UK RE LEAS the Sun Gym along with 3 0/8/20E DATE: his friend Adrian Doorbal 13 (Anthony Mackie). Sick of living the poor life Lugo concocts a plan to kidnap Victor Kershaw (Tony Shalhoub), a regular at the gym and a rich spoiled business man, and extort him by means of torture. With the help of recently released criminal Paul Doyle (Dwayne Johnson), the 'Sun Gym Gang' successfully gets Kershaw to sign over all his finances, but when Kershaw survives an attempted murder from the gang, he hires Detective Ed Du Bois (Ed Harris) to catch the criminals after the Miami Police Department fails to do so. Based on the true story of the Sun Gym Gang, this film is an outrageous mixture of action and comedy, as Michael Bay directs another instant classic.

WHITE HOUSE DOWN STARRING: JAMIE FOXX, CHANNING TATUM, MAGGIE GYLLENHAAL, JASON CLARKE, JAMES WOODS, RICHARD JENKINS DIRECTOR: ROLAND EMMERICH GENRE: ACTION, DRAMA, THRILLER

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In White House Down, Capitol Policeman John Cale UK RE LEA (Channing Tatum) has just 6/9/20SE DATE: been denied his dream job 13 with the Secret Service of protecting President James Sawyer (Jamie Foxx). Not wanting to let down his little girl with the news, he takes her on a tour of the White House, when the complex is overtaken by a heavily armed paramilitary group. Now, with the nation’s government falling into chaos and time running out, it's up to Cale to save his daughter, the president, and the country.

This Is Us follows the story of the biggest boy band in the world, One Direction and their meteoric rise to fame, with lots of exclusive live footage - all in thrilling 3D! Just three years ago the 1D line-up of Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson were solo artists looking to burst on to the pop scene yet following the construction of One Direction, the lads have never looked back. Fourteen million singles sales and two Brit awards later, One Direction are established as one of the biggest bands in the world. But what's it like to experience such rapid success from the inside? 'Super Size Me' director Morgan Spurlock paints an intimate portrait of these working class boys turn men who still manage to keep their feet on the ground. Of course the film is filled with exciting performance footage and music, including 1D's new single 'Best Song Ever'.

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RUSH STARRING: CHRIS HEMSWORTH, DANIEL BRUHL DIRECTOR: RON HOWARD GENRE: ACTION, DRAMA

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Two-time Academy Award winner 15 Ron Howard, once again teams CERT with fellow two-time Academy Award nominee, writer Peter Morgan, on Rush, a spectacular big-screen re-creation of the merciless 1970s rivalry between James Hunt and Niki Lauda. The epic action-drama stars Chris Hemsworth (The Avengers) as the charismatic Englishman James Hunt and Daniel Brühl (Inglourious Basterds) as the disciplined Austrian perfectionist Niki Lauda, whose clashes on the Grand Prix racetrack epitomized the contrast between these two extraordinary characters, a distinction reflected in their private lives. Set against the sexy and glamorous golden age of Formula 1 racing, Rush portrays the exhilarating true story of two of the greatest rivals the world has ever witnessed— handsome English playboy Hunt and his methodical, brilliant opponent, Lauda. Taking us into their personal lives on and off the track, Rush follows the two drivers as they push themselves to the breaking point of physical and psychological endurance, where there is no shortcut to victory and no margin for error. If you make one mistake, you die.

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Motors

Juke it your way

Nissan launches new personalisation programme

Car buyers with a creative streak now have the perfect canvas on which to bring their visions to life. Following its successful launch in 2012, Nissan is further expanding its innovative personalisation programme for Juke. As part of the new programme, 11 different exterior styling and design elements are now customisable and available in up to eight different colours and shades. The majority of the components, including 17-inch alloy wheels, roof spoiler, side sills and headlamp finishers are available in all eight available colours. This opens up an exciting world of possibilities for buyers. To mark the expansion of the

personalisation programme, three new trim colours will be added in the coming months: Electric Blue, Mat Black and Black Purple, along with a new design of 18-inch alloy wheel that can specified in silver, black and diamond cut metallic grey finishes. The expanded personalisation programme also includes a number of new cabin features. Four different areas can now be customised with the same colour palette as the exterior. The centre console, for example, can be specified in one of seven different colours or finishes, along with the door finishers. The tweeters and air vents are available with eight different options, while even the floor mats now come with optional colour stitching.

To help buyers visualise their tailor-made Juke before ordering, Nissan has created a new 3D configurator that allows users to see how each new element looks. Developed specially for Nissan, the powerful visualisation module allows users to rotate a high-resolution, photographicquality version of their Juke through any angle. Buyers can add and remove trim and wheel designs and switch between the eight body colours at the click of a mouse button. Once complete, users are given a unique personalisation code that allows them to access the design via the Nissan homepage. Buyers who wish to order the car can then take the code to a Nissan dealership, where their design can be accessed and ordered.

Bastien Schupp, Marketing Vice President for Nissan in Europe said: "Juke customers have always had an eye for bold, stylish design, and with the new personalisation programme, they have the potential to create a truly unique car. "The possibilities are now almost infinite, and we're really looking forward to seeing what exciting new looks our customers create with the new configurator. It gives Juke an even more powerful presence in the crossover sector, and further reinforces Nissan's drive to offer customers something extra."

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Motors

August 2013 - 3rd Edition

A third of motorists admit to driving without a valid MOT Shocking new findings show that a third of motorists have driven a car knowing it has no MOT. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) surveyed 1,000 UK motorists and found that, of those that have driven a car without a valid MOT, 67% admitted driving for up to a week before the retest, 24% for up to a month, 7% for up to six months and 2% for more than six months. By driving without an MOT, motorists risk fines of up to £1,000, as well as potentially invalidating their motor insurance, which itself counts as a driving offence carrying between six to eight penalty points. Cars older than three years also require a valid MOT before they can be taxed – with further fines for motorists who drive an untaxed car. The research suggests men are more likely to continue driving after their MOT has lapsed – 35% of all male drivers say they have done so, versus 31% of female drivers. There are significant regional differences in the findings. The East Midlands topped the table for remembering to carry out a car’s MOT, with just 15% of motorists in the region saying they have driven a car without a valid MOT. At the opposite end of the spectrum, drivers in the South West were most likely to drive without an MOT, with 41% admitting to forgetting (see full table below). The data also suggests that younger motorists are worst at remembering the test date, with 39% of drivers aged 18-24 saying they have continued to drive after

the MOT had expired. The most diligent motorists were 45-54 yearolds, with only 28% saying the same. To help motorists remember to have their car tested each year, SMMT has teamed up with the Trading Standards-approved garage network, Motor Codes, to offer car owners a free MOT service reminder. Available at www.passmymot.co.uk, the service will send motorists a reminder every year before their car’s annual test of roadworthiness is due. The SMMT research has been carried out in partnership with car manufacturers and their dealer networks throughout the UK as part of the industry's 'Minute Or Two' initiative, which encourages motorists to carry out 10 simple visual checks of their vehicle prior to the MOT test. The full 'Minute Or Two' checklist (also at www.passmymot.co.uk), includes checks of headlights, tyres, windscreen wipers and fluid levels. The website also features a video guide to the checks and a Garage Finder tool, enabling motorists to find their nearest dealer. The 'Minute Or Two' scheme is backed by every major car maker in the UK, with technicians at more than 5,500 manufacturer main dealerships committed to carry out a free 10-point pre-MOT visual inspection to help the vehicle avoid failing its test due to simple-to-fix issues. Manufacturer main dealers are the only outlets recommended by car brands, and all their MOT and service work is carried out by

manufacturer-trained technicians using the highest-quality diagnostic equipment and fully-approved parts appropriate to each specific vehicle. Using a manufacturer main dealer also assures the customer that any required software updates will be carried out to keep the car running at its best. "Each year, a significant proportion of motorists forget their car's MOT, risking safety, fines and penalty points," said Mike Baunton, SMMT Interim Chief Executive. "Manufacturer main dealers are the best place to go to be sure of the most highly-trained technicians, using the parts manufacturers recommend along with the best diagnostic equipment. "With more than 5,500 dealers across the UK carrying out free preMOT checks, along with an MOT reminder service run by Motor Codes, we are helping drivers to avoid basic MOT test fails by spotting simple-to-fix problems before the MOT lapses." Commenting on behalf of the national Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), Sue Robinson, NFDA Director said, "The statistics show that a number of motorists are driving vehicles without a valid MOT, which could result in genuine safety risks to them and other road users. "For the motorist, a visit to their local franchised dealer will ensure the highest standard of customer care, in-depth training and knowledge of the vehicle and that their car meets all safety and legal requirements."

10 million vehicle owners have driven with no MOT.

67% admitted driving for up to a week without a valid MOT certificate; 24% for up to a month; 7% for as long as six months.

Men are more likely than women to drive after the MOT test has lapsed.

The South West is the most common region where people drive without a valid MOT; those in the East Midlands the least likely to forget the test.

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August 2013 - 3rd Edition

APOLOGISE: Mohammed Asif has admitted his involvement in spot fixing

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GUILTY! By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

After three years of denial, disgraced Pakistani bowler Mohammed Asif finally admitted to his role in the spot fixing scandal which shook the cricket world in 2010. Asif was found guilty in court of corruption after he purposely bowled a series of ‘no-balls’ during a Pakistan tour of England yet it was only last week that the 30year-old confirmed his part. Fellow internationals, Muhammad Amir and captain Salman Butt, had already pleaded guilty to their involvement and agreed to undergo rehabilitation from the

Mohammed Asif admits spot fixing International Cricket Council (ICC). “Today I admit what I did was wrong and I am ashamed for bringing disgrace to my family and my country. I apologise to the nation and the Pakistan Cricket Board,” Asif said. “I feel sorry for what has happened. I don’t know what is going to happen now that I have admitted everything. But my conscience is clear now. I have gone through a lot in the last few years but I brought it upon myself and I deserved the punishment I got.” Asif was handed a 12 month prison sentence in 2011 and banned from cricket until 2015, meaning if the fast bowler were to return he would be 33-

India’s chief sporting officials were left red faced once again last week after 17 track and field athletes were suspended from competing in the Asian Youth Games. The Athletes in question were all born in 1996, despite competition rules stating that no competitor can be born before 1997 (under 17), leaving just 10

years-old. With an impressive record of 106 wickets in just 23 tests, the bowler was tipped to become a star for Pakistan’s national side yet his future in the game now looks uncertain. Days after his guilty plea, Asif issued a written apology to the Pakistan Cricket Board whereby he consented to cooperate with all inquiries. A PCB spokesperson added: “He also said that he is ready to undergo all education and rehabilitation programs set for him by the PCB and ICC in order to show his intent to reform.”

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track and field athletes left from the South Asian country. This latest news came just two days after four Indian badminton players were told they could not take part in the Games, in Nanjing, Japan, after officials in India forgot to register the competitors. “It should not have happened. We are

trying to find out the reason,” the Indian Olympic Association's interim chief Vijay Kumar Malhotra told reporters in New Delhi. India’s leading sporting bodies have been scrutinised recently following their suspension by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in December after electing corruptiontainted officials to its local association. Subsequently, all athletes currently competing in Japan are taking part as ‘independent’ Olympic athletes under the IOC flag. Athletics officials would not comment on the over-age problems, yet Sport Authority of India chief, Jiji Thomson, blamed the AFI for the mix-up. “When a federation gives us a list, we never question it,” Mr Thomson told the Times of India. “It's entirely the responsibility of the federation to pick a team and ensure everything is in order.” Sports Minister Jitendra Singh ordered an inquiry into the matter, saying the government had noted the incidents with ‘considerable disquiet’. In a statement issued by his office last week, Mr Singh said it was important to fix responsibility for the ‘lapses’. He also ordered authorities ‘to put in place a mechanism so that such incidents do not occur in future’.

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August 2013 - 3rd Edition

Magic Man denied title chance Leeds boxer controversially pulled from tournament final By Rick Manners rick@asianexpress.co.uk

Local boxer, Zahid Hussain, a tremendously talented young man with high hopes of one day being a top professional boxer, found out how bitter sweet Amateur Boxing Association (ABA) tournament competing can be. Through a malicious, ignorant and selfish act, Zahid ‘The Magic Man’ Hussain, reining Yorkshire ABA Champion and National ABA 60 kg 2012/2013 novice finalist, was denied his title chance. Despite defeating all competitors leading up to the 60kg national semi-final, his most spectacular win came in this contest in which he defeated the tournament favourite, the hard punching Leon Stockwood from Leicester by a lopsided unanimous decision. However, the prospect of a final fight never occurred as the club who Hussain represented at the time, withdrew him from the tournament final a few days before. The ABA rules state that a boxer can only exit the tournament in the following circumstances: • If the boxer loses the contest by a KO stoppage, the ref stops the contest. • By the boxer being withdrawn from the tournament due to injury. • By the boxer being withdrawn from the tournament by his own club (e.g. boxer being too weak, or not being up to required standard to make a fair match.) • Losing on points. • Disqualification. In Hussain’s case of the above was true. What seems all the more amazing, had he not been withdrawn from the final, the club stood to gain a National Champion. This particular club, to date, has never had a national champion. But a young boxers dreams were all but shattered. Hussain had earned and deserved the right to be in the tournament final. Zahid has since left the club he once represented and joined Huggys ABC in Bradford. In sheer disgust the Hussain family members contacted the ABA to challenge the decision but were told that the club coach he was with at the time, not only failed to inform Zahid Hussain but withdrew him from the tournament final three days prior to the championship final thus ending his campaign. Zahid Hussain when asked how he felt said: “I was so disappointed, in fact I was gutted as I had done nothing wrong but diet and train hard, and did everything expected

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of boxer and there was no doubt in my mind that I would have won the final. “Leading up to this I was beating everyone unanimously. Even the big puncher Leon Stockwood who was terrorising everybody and knocking them out in the earlier rounds of the tournament. “I took on the challenge and stepped up to the plate and faced Stockwood. I out boxed him and beat him to the punch every time which left him shell shocked. Why on earth would that club have pulled me out of a tournament final that I could have won still puzzles me today. “I have since found out that this so called ‘coach’ and his staff had a personal disagreement with one of my family members relating to a previous show where I was expected to box. “I had sold loads of tickets for this event and lots of my friends turned up, some even taking time

off work to see me box however due to circumstances beyond my control I did not box that night and everyone was disappointed.” He continues: “Again all of this had nothing to do with me, I am just a boxer doing my job and the coach took it out on me which is just not fair. I almost wanted to quit boxing altogether but some good people around me talked me out of it. “I am not into politics I am into boxing, that’s what I do. This sort of unsporting behaviour is just bad for the game. People like that who dash young boxers hopes and dreams are wrong, it’s just not fair but I believe everything happens for a reason. This whole crazy affair and experience will make me and my character stronger.

“I am going to try one more time to win the ABA title this year God willing, turn professional and then my aim is to be the first British Pakistani boxer to win the British title and follow my dreams.” Zahid would like to thank all the trainers and the Amateur Boxing

Association officials who helped him leading up to the 2012/2013 final for all their help and assistance. Anyone interested in seeing how his career develops can follow him Zahid on Twitter @magicmanzahid.

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PREVIEW: FACE-OFF: The two will go toe-to-toe in September

Alvarez v Mayweather INVASION: Fans ran on the pitch during the tense encounter earlier this month

In just over two weeks, the world’s media will take over Las Vegas as Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez aims to do the seemingly impossible as he looks to defeat the unbeaten Floyd Mayweather. Alvarez comes from a Mexican background and has already nearly amassed the same amount of bouts as his September opponent (43 compared to 44) despite a 13 year age gap. At just 23-years-old, ‘Canelo’ will be looking for the biggest victory of his career, and despite the vast majority of punters staying well clear of the young South American, there is no doubt his dogged spirit will put up a thrilling performance. Money Mayweather on the other hand, has seen it all in his perfect career, with 44 victories in 44 bouts. His brash personality is so often backed up by his in ring ability making him the number one boxer on the planet today. Sports fans have become expectant of the second generation superstar to deliver the victory yet this is a challenge which will require the ‘Money’ to be on his top game. September 14th marks the day of the bout as the world’s number 1 light middleweight steps in the ring with the number one welterweight in what is sure to be a blockbuster event.

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Trouble on the terraces Whenever Blackpool and Preston North End face off there is always going to be tension in the air, yet following their Capital One encounter earlier this month, these tensions escalated too far. Detectives arrested four people earlier this week following the match at Deepdale as part of an ongoing investigation into crowd disorder. There were a number of incidents during the day that culminated in around 200 supporters invading the pitch following the game whilst minor scuffles between some fans caused significant damage to the stadium. A major criminal investigation was launched to identify those responsible for the most serious offences by examining CCTV, including images from throughout the day from the city centre, and gathering other evidence which resulted in these most recent arrests. Two 16-year-old boys from Walmer Bridge and Ashton have

Derby day action falls victim to violence and disorder both been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit violence disorder. Likewise, a 40-year-old man has been arrested on the same premises, whilst a 19-year-old has also been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit violence disorder and going onto a playing area at a football pitch. The 40 year old man remains in police custody but the three other people arrested have been released on police bail until 27th August. The officer in charge of the investigation, Detective Inspector Paddy O’Neill, said: “The behaviour of those involved in the disorder was completely unacceptable and we hope that these arrests will show

people that we have not given up and that we will continue to do all we can to trace those involved and put them before the courts. “The vast majority of those who attended the fixture behaved responsibly and it is entirely regrettable that a small number chose to act in this mindless fashion. "Disorder like this mars the game, it’s illegal and it frightens people. We will work hard with both clubs and members of the public to identify those involved, and my message to those people is that your arrest is inevitable.” The investigation is continuing and anyone with any information about anybody involved in any incidents of disorder should contact police 101.

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