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POLICE: Jawaid Akhtar spent more than 30 years in the Huddersfield division of West Yorkshire police

With a career in the police force spanning just over three decades, West Yorkshire Deputy Chief Constable Jawaid Akhtar has finally called time on his dedicated service. Back in Huddersfield where it all began some 32 years ago, DCC Akhtar was accompanied by his son and colleague, Moshin, for one final patrol of the town before hanging up his boots for good. The 56-year-old will perhaps be remembered most as the

senior officer at the lead of the Bradford ‘Crossbow Cannibal’ case which saw three women brutally murdered by Stephen Griffiths. Speaking after his final shift, DCC Akhtar said: “I am extremely proud to have served West Yorkshire’s communities for almost 32 years. “The challenges and the way we police have changed vastly in that period, but I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here.”

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A dazzling venue, a sensational line-up of performers and over four hundred guests made the Asian Express 2013 Year-End Party a rocking one, and one that has been talked about avidly across social media platforms. The annual Asian Express ‘Year End Bash’ witnessed the ‘glitterati’ of it’s loyal supporters on Friday 27th December at the Cedar Court Hotel, in the presence of some of the biggest business names in the region and Guest of Honour - Lord Mayor of Bradford Mr Khadim Hussain.

spectacular dancers With opening the show, Ameet Chana (former Eastenders star) hosted the sensational evening, packed with entertainment from Bonafide, DCS, Taz of Stereo Nation, Avina Shah and N S Chauhan. Twitter and Facebook were set alight with endless positive comments. Asian Express would like to thank its sponsors for the night: East z East Restaurants, Al Qaza Shisha, Janan, Sonic Electric Superstores, Emirates, East End Foods Plc, Supercar Club, Cedar Court Hotel and Soul Asia. Nadim Hanif, MD of Asian Express says: “The Asian Express has been doing events since last year and all of the positive

feedback has been so encouraging. “We are committed to giving our guests events which are unique, of a high-standard and a bar above all others. Most of all we are passionate about putting Yorkshire on the map for entertainment. “Up until now high quality Asian events were are thing of London and Birmingham. I’m proud to say that the Asian Express has more events lined up this year, events which will appeal to all sorts of audiences. Watch this space…”

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ANGELIC: Avina Shah’s sweet voice was a welcome melody

OUTSTANDING: Shin of DCS got everyone into the groove with his famous hits

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SMOKIN HOT: Al Qaza boys pose for the camera

GUEST OF HONOUR: Bradford Lord Mayor Khadim Hussain

GLAMOROUS: Farheen Hussain of East z East (end right) joined by Aashi (centre) and other guests looking sensational

CHILLIN: Haris Farooqi and his gang

THE LADS: The Rathour family having a blast

“When we heard Asian Express was doing another event, we booked it straight away. The last Asian Express event with Jackie Shroff was fabulous and my friends and I talked about it for weeks after. Well done and thank you to you guys for giving us something different.” Sabz.

STEREO NATION: Taz delighted his fanbase

Aamir Akhtar and Hamza enjoy the night

SMILES: Ameet Chana poses for a pic with the ladies

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Sporty residents have made Leeds the most active big city in the country as they flock to use their local leisure facilities. And council bosses have now issued a rallying cry for even more people to take the chance to lead healthy, active lifestyles in 2014. The latest national survey looking at adult participation in sport and active recreation across the country has seen Leeds top the list of England’s core cities. Leeds is also the seventh most active local authority area in England out of 326. The Active People Survey by Sport England shows 31.2 per cent of people in Leeds now take part in sport or active recreation three times a week or more. The figures represent a rise of more than 10 per cent from 2005-6, when 20.6 per cent of residents were taking part.

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FINAL ROUNDS: Jawaid Akhtar (right) and his son, Moshin, patrolled the streets of Huddersfield for one final time last week

1967 Arrives in the UK at the age of 10 and settles in Huddersfield

1982 Joined West Yorkshire Police under the Graduate Entry Scheme, posted in Huddersfield

1998

Temporary closure

As part of work set to be undertaken at the Arnold and Marjorie Ziff Tropical World in Roundhay Park, the facility will be closed until the 2nd February 2014, with a planned reopening set for the 3rd. During the shutdown, the existing toilets at Tropical World will be redecorated and electrical improvements made to the facility, which will also be given its annual spring clean to ensure that when reopened, it is looking at its very best for visitors. This will be followed later in the year by a second phase of work that forms part of an overall £720,000 revamp. Included in phase 2 will be the construction of a new toilet block with changing facilities, electrical and heating improvements, path works and a new conservatory extension to the café which will start later in the year. Home to animals, including butterflies, birds, fish, reptiles, meerkats, nocturnal monkeys, crocodiles, bearded dragons and bats, a host of improvements have already been made at Tropical World as part of phase 1.

War memorial appeal

Organisers of an event to mark the opening and dedication of a new war memorial are still trying to track down relatives or friends of three of the service personnel named on the memorial. Bradford Council and the Royal British Legion have worked jointly on the project and the new memorial, which will be opened and dedicated at a ceremony on 25 January, contains the names of 29 service men and women who have died in active service since 1947. The names of those whose relative’s organisers have not been able to trace are: Lt B. Brown from the navy, who died in Malaya in 1965 and is understood to have been a pupil at Bradford Grammar School, Capt J.H. Young from the army, who died in Northern Ireland in 1972 and is understood to have been a pupil at Bingley Grammar School, and Sgt S.M. Roberts from the army, who died in Iraq in 2003 and is understood to have been born in Shipley.

Takes up First Divisional Command at Halifax

2004 Appointed Assistant Chief Constable holding several portfolios

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Born in Pakistan, the Yorkshire resident arrived in the UK at the age of 10, settling in Huddersfield where he went on to attend local school and college before completing a BSc (Hons) degree in Aeronautical Engineering. In 1982 DCC Akhtar joined the West Yorkshire Police Force under the Graduate Entry Scheme, with his first posting in Huddersfield. Since then he has gone on to serve the whole county, rising through the ranks to become one of the most senior, currently serving, BME officers in the country. Mr Akhtar took up his current role as Temporary Deputy Chief Constable in November 2012 having previously acted as the Assistant Chief Constable since 2004. Mark Gilmore, Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police, spoke in tribute to his Deputy and said the time he had spent working alongside him had been a ‘privilege’. He said: “I want to pay tribute to Jawaid Akhtar for the very significant and selfless contribution he has made to West Yorkshire Police, to our communities and to British Policing for almost 32 years. “His depth of knowledge, integrity, sound advice and ability to challenge issues in a positive and robust way have been a real asset

Yorkshire bobby heads out after 30 years of service “I want to pay tribute to Jawaid Akhtar for the very significant and selfless contribution he has made to West Yorkshire Police, to our communities and to British Policing for almost 32 years.”

to West Yorkshire Police and indeed the British Police Service. “I would like to join with all colleagues in wishing Jawaid every success for his retirement. I know he will be greatly missed, not only by his Chief Officer Team colleagues, but also, I suspect, across the organisation.” Likewise, Mark BurnsWilliamson, Police and Crime Commissioner for West Yorkshire, added his sentiments for his colleague,

“I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with Jawaid for many years, particularly following his appointment as an Assistant Chief Constable back in 2004. “It will seem strange not having Jawaid around West Yorkshire Police, but he has clearly earned a successful retirement after nearly 32 years dedicated service to WYP and the public of West Yorkshire. “It is fantastic that he was able to join his son Mohsin on patrol during his last working day where it all started for him in Huddersfield… clearly his legacy will live on.” DCC Akhtar was not only highly regarded by his fellow professionals but also on a much wider scale as highlighted by his acceptance of the Queen’s Police Medal at Buckingham Palace in December 2011. West Yorkshire Police’s new deputy chief constable, Dee Collins, took up the vacant post on Monday and will continue to build on the work of her predecessor.

Graduated from the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Programme in the US

2011 Received the Queen's Police Medal in the Queen's Birthday Honours List

2012 Completed the international Leadership in Counter Terrorism programme

2012 Took up his latest role as the Temporary Deputy Chief Constable

2014 Retired from the force with a final patrol in Huddersfield

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Work begins

Bradford’s Urban Garden (BUG) has now officially closed to allow construction to start on the £260 million Broadway shopping centre. Westfield hoardings have gone up around the site to ensure it is safe and secure, allowing building work to start immediately. Six large wooden planters have been removed from the BUG and offered to friends of groups at parks throughout the district. The planters will be installed in Prince of Wales Park, Bingley; Holden Park, Oakworth: St Ives Estate, Bingley; Northcliffe Park, Shipley; via Sustainable Shipley and Harold Park, Low Moor. The gazebo in the centre of BUG has also been moved to the Bradford Apple Group community orchard at Bowling Park.

CULTURE: Elhussein Dalghous was volunteering in Bolivia for three months where he was immersed in the South American culture in an economically deprived area of the county

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A Kirklees children’s home has been praised as ‘Outstanding’ in all categories by Ofsted. Elm Grove, in Heckmondwike, received the highest possible ratings for quality of care, standard of safeguarding, outcomes for children and young people and leadership and management. Elm Grove, run by Kirklees Council, is a home for children with learning and/or physical disabilities who are unable to live with their families. Cllr Cath Harris, Kirklees Council Cabinet member for children’s services, said: “This tremendous inspection report is a credit to everyone involved. “The young people who live at Elm Grove can be vulnerable in a variety of ways, but they have a positive experience in a nurturing environment.”

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After three months of voluntary work in South America, 18-year-old Elhussein Dalghous has finally returned to England. The Leeds teenager had been working with the charity, International Service, for the past three months in a rural, economically deprived area of Bolivia alongside 19 other volunteers. Based in the village of Jupapina, on the outskirts of La Paz, Elhussein was deployed in various roles including at the local zoo, a children’s club (Nuestro Espacio) and a junior football team. His experiences have been ‘life changing’ and upon returning to the UK he has spoke of his delight at being able to complete the ‘amazing project’. “I didn’t really know what to expect when I was going out there, but what I experienced was the best I could have ever wish for,” he said. “I learnt so many things that I can’t even explain. “Since returning a few people have been asking me about the scheme and I have said the same to everyone of them that they should ‘all go for it’. It is a once in a lifetime experience and very beneficial.” The former Roundhay School student has been involved with a number of volunteering projects in the past, including positions in Spain, but has never travelled to the South American continent. This latest experience was much longer than anything the enthusiastic volunteer had been

involved with before yet is something he would love to do again. “There were a number of challenges which I had to overcome, a key one for me was to stop giving money to every poor person I saw on the street,” he explained. “Likewise, to live with people for such a long time that I didn’t know, away from my family, and having to look after myself was also something I had to adapt to. “It was challenging but it is also something I would jump at doing again.” Amongst the roles Elhussein was deployed in was the job of helping to host afterschool clubs in two local villages, Jupapina and Mallasa. Many families in the Bolivian villages have two jobs due to the low pay in the country meaning children are often left alone at home. The activities were set up

to provide a safe haven for the youth after the school day had finished. At the zoo, Elhussein was involved in a more manual role, helping maintain the grounds as well as building new cages and homes for the animals. “There was always something to do in every place I volunteered because, at the zoo for example, they were very understaffed so appreciated all the help,” he said. “With the charity work being in a poor country as well, I felt the work we were doing was more heartfelt which makes you feel like you are being more affective in the work you are doing.” Elhussein was working alongside the UpClose Bolivia charity, a close affiliate with the International Service. Founded and run by a British family, it works closely with the local residents with the ambition to improve the local community.

WORK: Manual work was also part of the programme which saw 20 volunteers visit the country with the International Service charity

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PROMOTER: Naz Ali is delighted with the figures which rank cycling as the number one participation sport in the UK, overtaking football for top spot

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Rhyme Time

Young children are being encouraged to start 2014 with a rhyme. Following the success of the 2013 Bookstart Rhyme Challenge, in which 160 families took part, Bradford Council's Libraries Service have set up their own challenge for the New Year. Last year's challenge was also said to have helped pre-school children learn new words and become more confident at speaking and listening. Up to 4,000 pre-school age children are expected to take part in the challenge which will involve learning five rhymes - Twinkle Twinkle; Incy Wincy Spider; Heads, Shoulders Knees and Toes; A Sailor Went to Sea Sea Sea and Bouncing up and Down on a Big Red Tractor. The next session is set to take place at Wyke Library on Friday 17th January at 10am, with a further nine dates across Bradford found at www.bradford.gov.uk/libraries

Your voice is heard

Feedback from the recent Kirklees budget consultation will be reported to a meeting of the Full Council on 15th January. Views from the six-week consultation, which ran between November and December, will be discussed and will then be put forward for consideration during the work leading up to the council’s formal budget proposals which will go before Full Council on 19th February. The consultation followed on from the ‘It’s Time to Talk’ community engagement which aimed to start a conversation with local people over the summer on what their priorities were - 10,000 took part in this exercise. The subsequent consultation is an important part of the budget process as it means that the views of different Kirklees communities are considered as part of the evidence base when planning and decision-making on the budget are underway.

Help name the street

Have you ever wanted the power to name not only your house but your street as well? Well here’s your chance with Kirklees council. Suggestions are invited for names to be considered for a new street to serve a residential development off Pond Lane, in Lepton, near Huddersfield. Names should not duplicate or closely resemble existing street names in the area, and streets are not generally named after people. Preference is often given to names with local connotations. Suggestions should be sent by the 21st January to Building Control, Flint Street, Huddersfield HD1 6LG or telephoned through to 01484 221560. Email entries are also available at street.naming@kirklees.gov.uk.

BME communities get active this year

It’s a record! It has been another year to remember for British sport, with records being broke in every direction by individuals and teams in 2013. Andy Murray made history as he became the first Brit to clinch the illusive Wimbledon title for more than 70 years, whilst the unstoppable Chris Froome bagged the Tour de France title just 12 months after fellow Brit, Sir Bradley Wiggins, completed an identical feat. Yet it isn’t only on the main stage where sport is blossoming in the country with latest figures, released by Sport England via the Active People Survey (APS), highlighting a rise in participation across the whole country. In Black and Minority Ethnic

(BME) communities in particular, record figures have been registered with 2.7million people from the demographic, aged 16 or over, playing sport at least once a week.

recorded by the APS. Naz Ali, cycle enthusiast and Bradford Council Youth service worker, has seen an ‘amazing increase’ in people taking up his sport of choice and welcomes the latest figures. “It is obviously great to see so many people from minority backgrounds getting involved as sport really is inclusive to everybody,” he said. “I work a lot with people from minority backgrounds, be that race, or gender, and the increase we have seen is just as amazing as that of the latest figures published.”

people aged 14 and over take part in sport for at least an hour a week. Naz Ali, who is based at Toller Youth Café, and works both in his own time and as part of his job to promote cycling amongst young people and local communities added his excitement about the chance to build on these figures. “The statistics are brilliant for everybody but especially for cycling,” he said. “The sport is now recognised as the most participated in the whole country, overtaking football, and is something that could not have been dreamt of just five years ago. “In our cycling courses, we have had a large rise in attendees with more than 90 bikes now in our hub for people, who can’t necessarily afford their own bike, to come and have a ride.

The figure is a huge rise of 570,200 since the first recordings were taken in October 2006, and 45,000 higher than April 2013, making it the highest number ever recorded by the APS The figure is a huge rise of 570,200 since the first recordings were taken in October 2006, and 45,000 higher than April 2013, making it the highest number ever

The latest APS figures have also taken into account members of the BME community aged 14-16, a previously unaccounted for age group, meaning in total 2.84million

“Next year will be another great year for sport, with the Tour [de France] coming to the country, and we are expecting the rise in numbers to just keep going.”

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Looking for ways to get fitter and more active this January? Join one of the free social cycling groups in Kirklees and enjoy rides in the stunning countryside of the district. Meet Saul at Leeds Road Sports Complex (HD2 1YY) opposite Syngenta on Sunday 12th January for a steady ride of about 14 miles – mostly on traffic-free paths making it ideal for family groups and suitable for any type of bike. The ride will take about an hour and twenty minutes along a former rail corridor and on the canal towpath taking in good scenic views across north Huddersfield. The start point has free carparking, toilets and a vending machine for hot and cold drinks and snacks. Book your place for this ride or other rides on www.goskyride.com/kirklees or for more information please contact Saul on 07976 194 375.

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Homeless TEAM: Aakash staff with Day Shelter Manager Magda Dziurkowska and Catering Manager Margaret Mazek

Lottery funding

Thanks to a unique partnership, Kirklees Third Sector Leader Group is one of 20 local authority areas across England to get through to the final round for millions of lottery funding to help older people across Kirklees. From 100 local authorities who were invited to complete an Expression of Interest, Kirklees Third Sector Leader Group, which is made up of local voluntary and community organisations including large and small not for profit organisations working in Kirklees, has been selected. This means they will receive the first stage of funding (£20,000) from the Big Lottery Grant to fund the development of a local vision which needs to be completed by April 2014. The Big Lottery will then assess the 30 visions submitted and identify who will receive the full funding of £6m.

Festive trim time

You know the feeling. The festive celebrations are over and you feel like you’ve overindulged. January is a great chance for you to trim the waist, get your energy back and save your money for something special. Calderdale Council is giving local people handy tips to help them feel fantastic by eating healthier, exercising more, cutting out alcohol and stopping smoking in January. As part of Public Health England’s new Change4Life campaign, Smart Swaps, the Council is encouraging families to make one small swap to cut sugar and fat from their everyday snacks, drinks and meals. Throughout the 31 days of January, thousands of people across the UK will swap unhealthy foods for healthier choices. There are five food swaps to choose from: Sugary drinks to nonsugar/diet; cheese to reduced fat cheese; sugary cereal to plain cereal; Whole milk to semi-skimmed; or Butter to lower fat butter and spreads. Sign up to Smart Swaps at registration.change4life.co.uk and you will get a free Smart Swapper packed with tasty swap and meal ideas for you and your family, together with fun fridge magnets and money-off vouchers to help you start swapping.

Azhar Mahmood serves up a dish of restaurant quality to a visitor of the shelter during the New Year’s event

Aakash staff serve up five star dinner at local shelter DINNER: The team prepared and served food to more than 100 people whilst enough food was saved for 100 more

As many of us welcomed in the New Year with a family dinner, a team from one of Bradford’s top restaurants headed to a local homeless shelter to serve up dinner in style. Staff from Aakash restaurant visited the Edmund Street homeless shelter with bags of food ready to be prepared for hundreds of hungry visitors. With more than one hundred dishes served, and a similar amount frozen for use on a later day, the event was a huge success as day shelter manager, Magda Dziurkowska explained. “On New Year’s Day, to be able to welcome around 15 volunteers from Aakash restaurant, all with their own food for serving was amazing,” she said. “A lot of people who use our services will never have had the chance to visit a restaurant so for the team to be able to bring their amazing food to the shelter was really appreciated. “We work every day on such a tight budget, and something like this helps massively with the costs for a day of running as well as allowing our dedicated team of chefs and volunteers the chance to have a well earned rest.” Magda Dziurkowska has been Day Shelter Manager at Edmund Street Shelter, where food, advice and medical consultations are all available for people who are struggling in society. The New Year event proved to be a

welcomed experience for volunteers and clients alike as the Bradford community once again pulled together for a pioneering initiative. Azhar Mahmood, restaurant manager at Aakash, now hopes to get more eateries across the city involved with working alongside shelters to ensure everybody has access to a warm, quality meal all year round. He said: “Over the course of 2013 we watched on as government cuts affected families across the country, driving more and more people into poverty with many struggling to even have access to food. “We want to ensure that 2014 is different and the event on New Year’s Day is hopefully just the first of many whereby restaurateurs across Bradford take responsibility to ensure nobody goes hungry this year. “There are a lot more than 300 restaurants in the city so if we could all come together and just take it in turns to give food to the shelter then it would mean hundreds of people’s lives could be helped. “As I said to my staff, we should be thankful to be on this side of the counter and that is something I am actively trying to spread the message of so other restaurants follow suit.” He added: “It not only provides people who are struggling with a quality meal but it also helps these crucial shelters which survive on such a small budget yet cater for more than a hundred people every day.” If any restaurateurs would like to speak with Azhar in regard to hosting a similar initiative, please phone Aakash Restaurant on 01274 878 866.

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‘We need more time’ Plans to demolish a former Leeds Primary School, which has stood in the city for more than 120 years, have been labelled ‘disappointing’ by campaigners who are now appealing for ‘more time’. The Royal Park School, on Royal Park Road, Leeds, closed its doors as an educational establishment in 2004 yet remains one of the most iconic, historic buildings of the Hyde Park area. Protesters, under the name of Royal Park School Community

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Campaign group appeal for three-month reprieve to save local site

SUPPORT: Hyde Park and Woodhouse labour councillor, Javaid Akhtar, is campaigning against the demolition PROTEST: Campaigners gathered outside the Royal Park School, on Royal Park Road, Leeds, last month to request more time to save the site from demolition

Consortium, say that ridding the area of the building would remove important history for the local community yet that did not stop council bosses rejecting an appeal against the demolition last month. A bid by social enterprise group, Cubic Acquisitions, which aimed to turn the site into a community hub, was turned down meaning demolition of the site seems imminent. The final bid came after a previous three-month reprieve had been placed prior to this decision in July and now campaigners want to see

even more time given to save the site. A new petition has already gathered 300 signatures, with more bodies getting involved in the campaigning process. Councillor Akhtar, for the Hyde Park and Woodhouse Ward, joined the campaign at the 11th hour yet states he is willing to protest until the very end. Speaking to the Asian Express, Cllr Akhtar said: “I urge the executive members of development to postpone the demolition of this site for another three months and extend the negotiation period for the appeal.

“I want to see it used for the benefit of local community, and therefore would rather see the current building utilised as it is than demolished. “Some of my local residents have good memories of the place from their youth and school days as well. “Obviously I respect that the council are in a very difficult position with the cuts from the central government yet hopefully we can come to an agreement which would benefit all parties.” Campaigners are also pleading with council bosses to allow another extra time for a revised bid to be

placed by the Cubic Acquisitions group. A statement released on behalf of the Royal Park School Community Consortium read: “This is a bitter blow for all the people who have given so much time and money, and much of their lives, to the campaign to save the Royal Park building, so much part of Hyde Park history, for future generations. “We can only hope for another miracle, for a last minute reprieve to get talks started again between Asset Management and Cubic Acquisitions, so that our much-loved Royal Park can be saved.”

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Time is running out for local families to register their child for full-time school. Children born between 1st September 2009 and 31st August 2010 must be registered for a fulltime school place so that they can start in reception class in September 2014. When registering your child, you can select three preferences for which school you would most like them to attend. The deadline is 11.59pm on Wednesday 15th January. A late application can severely reduce your chances of obtaining a place at your preferred school. Please note that completing an application form for a nursery school place does not mean you have applied for a full-time school place. The two processes are separate and you still need to apply for a full time school.

Making every pound count

Calderdale Council has finalised its financial position for the next three years. This will be considered by Cabinet on Monday 13th January as part of the budget process, and identifies the savings necessary to meet the latest spending reductions following the government settlement. Since 2010, Calderdale’s budget has reduced by £56 million, with another fall of £16 million already factored in. Recent government announcements suggest a further £17 million reduction by 2017. By that time, the council will have a total of £90 million less to spend. Calderdale Council has now published the ‘50 Ways we have saved money over the past three years’, highlighting the district’s success despite the financial restraints. To view the 50 initiatives please visit news.calderdale.gov.uk/ category/council-and-democracy

Stay Winter Wise Guide prizes

Six fantastic prizes were issued to lucky winter wise residents in Calderdale who took part in a recent feedback initiative. A winter hamper, three annual passes to Shibden Hall and two sets of pantomime tickets went to those who gave feedback about the new winter wise guide, produced by Calderdale Council and Calderdale Commissioning Group (CCG). Nearly 100 residents gave feedback about the campaign and the winners were selected randomly with prizes sent out at the start of the New Year. The new Stay winter wise guide provides lots of practical advice to help protect and prepare for the coming cold weather. The advice includes having regular hot meals, layering clothing and keeping active. Asian

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PAMPERED: Girls from the Kumon Y’all youth group provided massages and manicures to residents of the residential home last week

Youth group gets involved with Yorkshire’s elderly FRIENDS: Teenagers and residents happily smile for the camera after a day which saw all parties make new friends and acquaintances

Kumon Y’all continue quest for community cohesion GARDENING: Boys from the youth group helped maintain the local grounds of Charlesworth Court before speaking with the residents about community cohesion

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A team of young volunteers, who have been building up the community spirit in their local area, paid a visit to a retirement home last week for a day of gardening and pampering. Teenagers from the Dewsbury based Kumon Y’all youth group visited Charlesworth Court, Thornhill, where they happily spent their time helping the residents and building up new friendships. Two teams visited the site, with a group of boys getting hands on with gardening activities in the morning, as well as helping to maintain the grounds, whilst a girl’s team followed this up with pampering sessions for the residents, which included manicures and massages. Farook Yunus, who runs the group, was delighted with the success of the day and spoke of his gratitude for all involved on the day. “All the volunteers had a really good time and I think the residents did too,” he said. “We aim to bring the community together through different activities and that is exactly what happened last weekend. The boys even did a speech, after the gardening, whereby they highlighted the needs for a cohesive community and it was great to see.” Charlesworth Court’s populace were also thrilled to be greeted by such ‘polite’

volunteers with many adding that the group are welcome back ‘any time’. 62-year-old resident Denise said the day was ‘very interesting’ adding: “When people come in to the centre and do what these guys have been doing, it makes us feel important.” Florence, 84, reiterated her neighbour’s sentiments, saying: “It is brilliant, and nice to see and talk to somebody new,” whilst 73-year-old Tony added: “There wasn't one of them without a smile, and that means a lot. We made new friends as far as I'm concerned" Morning volunteer, Adam Valli, 15, explained why he is involved with the project and how such initiatives have already proven successful in the past. He said: “We know from previous experiences what kind of strong communities come about from a little gardening and a chat and we feel we have repeated this in Charlesworth court today.” 14-year-old Miss Asma Salim added: “It was an Enjoyable morning; spending time with the elderly residents showed us how easy it was to bring a smile upon theirs and our faces.”

Twitter account for war hero

Throughout the year, Wakefield Council will be tweeting real diary entries from a World War 1 soldier as part of activities to commemorate 100 years since the First World War. George Kellett was a Wakefield soldier based in France. After receiving a diary in a Christmas parcel, he recorded the whole year, 1918, in his diary. It details George’s life as a soldier including letters from home, pay arrangements, games of draughts, working on a rifle range and digging trenches. George’s family have donated his diary to Wakefield Museums and his diary entries are being tweeted throughout the year as they appear in the original diary at @WW1_Diary on Twitter. Cllr David Dagger, Cabinet Member for Culture, said: “Follow the Twitter diary to step back in time to 1918 and the life of George Kellett. We hope that by sharing this we can find out even more information about George and his life to help complete the story.”

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GIVING: More than 10,000 hot meals have been served up by the Intouch foundation within the first year of operation

with the UK A local charity which provides free hot meals and drinks to the most vulnerable in Bradford is set to cater for thousands more as it expands across the country. The Intouch foundation is barely one year old yet has already become a vital lifeline for the city’s homeless and economically deprived, dishing out more than 10,000 meals over the past 12 months alone. With mobile soup kitchens held in Bradford, Shipley and Keighley every week, the charity is run completely by volunteers and the model has been so successful, a new ‘branch’ will launch in London by the end of the month. In affiliation with a London organisation, the mobile soup kitchen will launch in the capital where thousands are registered as homeless, with tens of thousands living in ‘temporary accommodation’. Founder and board member of the

Intouch Foundation, Osman Gondal, explained why he believes the southern base will be a big success and his desire to cater for more of the country’s homeless population. “Basically the model which will launch in London by the end of the month is like a franchise with the benefit of not having to pay for it,” he said. “Working with Viva Islam, still under the title of Intouch, we hope to serve the people of London and continue the great work which has helped us grow so fast over the last year. We are of course offering training and advice in build up to the launch later this month and hope it is just the first of many set to launch this year.” Further franchise models are also set to open in Manchester and Liverpool in the near future whilst at least three others are also hoped to be

launched within the year. Mr Gondal added that the rapid growth has come as somewhat of a surprise for all involved in the charity yet added that no decisions are ever rushed to ensure every initiative has the best chance of success. “It is fantastic to see how fast people and fellow organisations have bought into the idea which has helped hundreds of people already,” he explained. “As well as plans for further soup kitchens we are also close to launching a pilot scheme for a food bank in Bradford which would act as a vital hub where produce can be collected.

“We already have a number of mosques on board who would help with the collection once a week, and hope to have the whole project up and running within six to eight weeks.” From one couple’s kitchen to the whole of England, the Intouch Foundation has become a an important lifeline for the country’s least fortunate and with thousands still struggling in the current economic climate, the service is more important now than ever.

Yorkshire charity set to go nationwide

EXCITED: Intouch Foundation founder and board member, Osman Gondal, was delighted to be expanding so quickly and looked forward to opening up to six more ‘franchise models’ within the year

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Wakefield Council is reminding residents to check they are on the electoral register, especially if they have moved house recently. The Register of Electors is currently being updated following the annual audit of households across the region but residents are reminded that they can complete an application form to be added to the register to vote as rolling registration takes place every month, so there is no need to wait for the annual canvass for details to be updated. Joanne Roney, Wakefield Council Chief Executive, said: “Don’t lose your vote in the local and European elections in May – return your annual canvass form if you haven’t already done so or contact us to check if you are on the electoral register. “Being on the register means you can be involved in choosing the people that make the decisions which affect your everyday life.”

Bradford’s religions unite Earlier this year, the Asian Express broke the news about how Bradford’s diverse religious community had come together to save a historic place of worship and now, almost 12 months on, the story has gone viral.

Interfaith dialogue leads the way for a unified city

Get fit this winter

Wakefield Council is supporting a number of health campaigns this year and people can find out more at road shows throughout January. The drop-in sessions are being held across the district throughout the month, aimed at inspiring residents to improve their health and fitness. There will be information and advice on hand, things to taste, games to play and prizes to be won. The road shows are open to everyone and taking place on Thursday and Fridays throughout January. The dates are as follows: 9th January 2014, 10am to 2pm - Skills Exchange, Castleford; 10th January, 3pm to 7pm - Asda, Glasshoughton; 16th January, 10am to 2pm Wakefield One, Wakefield; 17th January, 3pm to 7pm - Asda, Durkar; 23rd January, 10am to 2pm - Trinity Walk, Wakefield; 30th January, 10am to 2pm - Carlton Lanes, Castleford.

Standard of living

Sheffield City Council is taking action to improve the quality of life for people in the Page Hall area of the city. The Council is looking to introduce a Selective Licensing scheme for around 350 homes in the area in a bid to improve living conditions, property management standards, improve the housing market and help reduce anti-social behaviour. A Selective Licensing scheme imposes a legal requirement for all landlords in a designated area to register as a landlord, apply for a license for each property that they rent out in the area, and to comply with various license conditions. Selective Licensing would give the Council more teeth to tackle irresponsible letting of properties.

The Bradford Reform Synagogue had looked like closing its doors for good after damage to the roof required more than £100,000 to repair, a sum which the Jewish worshippers could not raise single-handedly. Step in the Islamic community, which outnumbers their Jewish counterparts by more than 400 to one in Bradford, to help with the fundraising efforts.

Now, the Synagogue has a prosperous future ahead of it, with £103,000 recently secured in grant money for restoration costs. It is a story which has seen religions unite and share in some of the most significant traditions in each other’s faiths. Jewish, Christian and Islamic leaders, as well as politicians and civic leaders have all united for a Jewish Oneg, the breaking of fast during Ramadan, and a harvest supper over the past six months as interfaith dialogue takes centre stage in the city. It is a story which represents the real Bradford, one which has gone on to make headlines all around the world, and one which has helped build a community to be proud of.

FRIENDS: Zulfi Karim, Secretary of Bradford Council of Mosques, and Rudi Leavor, chairman of the Bradford Reform Synagogue, have been building up interfaith relations over the past 12 months

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New Year’s Honours List 2014

WARDED: Miss Zanib Rasool, from Rotherham, was also awarded an MBE for services to the community

Asian community recognised by Her Majesty the Queen

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Amongst the hundreds of people who have been named on the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List, the Asian community has once again received a healthy acknowledgement with five per cent of the awards. From Order of Merits to OBEs and MBEs, the 2014 list covers representatives from all sectors whose efforts have helped improve communities and people’s lives throughout the country. Miss Zanib Rasool is to receive

an MBE for services to the community in Rotherham after more than 30 years of volunteer work in the community. Nominated by a co-worker from a former job, it came as a big surprise to the current director of women’s group ‘Grow’, who explained how the award is credit to everybody she has worked with over the years. “I was absolutely delighted to receive the news, not just for myself but for everyone I work with,” she said. “People in the Rotherham community work so hard to develop the lives of people in our local area and a lot of Asian

“When I first got the letter from the Cabinet Office I honestly couldn’t believe it; I had to read it at least three times before it could even sink in.”

MBE: Mrs Zaidah Parveen Ahmed was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for services to the community

women who I have worked with in particular deserve a lot of credit. “It did come as a surprise when I received the news and it was great especially for my nieces as I can see it helping to

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Shoppers have voted with their feet since the new Moor Market opened its doors in November and now traders are hoping they will also cast their votes for the popular market in two national competitions. Voting for the BBC Food and Farming Awards is now open with Sheffield’s The Moor Market hoping to receive votes in the Best Food Market category. Sheffielders also have the opportunity to champion the Moor Market by casting their votes in the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) annual Market of the Year competition. Voters have until 13th January 2014 to nominate The Moor Market in the Britain’s Favourite Market category. Councillor Leigh Bramall, Cabinet Member for Business, Skills and Development at Sheffield City Council, said: “About 400,000 people passed through the doors of The Moor Market since it opened compared to just 300,000 at the Castlegate Market during the same period last year, which is fantastic.”

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inspire them, and other like them, to put back into the community.” Also recognised with an MBE was fellow Rotherham-based community champion, Zaidah Parveen Ahmed. Mrs Ahmed will receive the accolade for her services to the town’s community which includes sitting as a non-executive director on the housing board, helping establish and run summer schools for the past six years, working as a governor for the district and much more. Like her fellow Rotherham advocate, the South Yorkshire recipient was unaware that she was even nominated for such a title yet regards the MBE as a huge honour. She said: “When I first got the letter from the Cabinet Office I honestly couldn’t believe it; I had to read it at least three times before it could even sink in. “There were apparently a few people who had nominated me for the award and it really does make me feel very privileged and proud to be held in such a regard by these people.” Elsewhere, Shipley-based Yasmin Shabir Khan was recognised for her services to equality and diversity with an MBE. Mrs Khan is an administrative officer in Bradford for HM Revenue and Customs. Mr Fathir Khan, 76, from Sheffield, will also receive an MBE for services to the Asian community in Sheffield. His work has included acting as secretary of the Bangladesh Welfare Association, a member on the Sheffield Racial Equality Council and helping to form the Asian Ladies Club, since moving to the city from his homeland in Bangladesh in 1963.

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Displayed for all to see Famed rapper thanks Bradford student for ‘amazing’ artwork

ARTIST: Tong High School Sixth Form student Annam Kiani painted the masterpiece for part of her AS Art studies

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PAINTING: The ‘present’ was sent to British-Asian rapper Raxstar who has since hung it on his studio wall

A local sixth form student, who sent a Christmas present to music sensation Raxstar, received a special present back in the form of an Instagram and a place on the rapper’s studio wall. Annam Kiani, of Tong Sixth Form, sent the painting she had completed as part of her AS Art to the rapper. The canvas included an illustration of the musician in front of lyrics from a repertoire of his songs and was warmly received by Raxstar and his fans. Posting the picture on social media site, Instagram, he wrote alongside: “This amazing piece of art is about 2ft by 2ft and was created by the lovely Annam Kiani.

“It finally came into my possession yesterday. I admire the creativity, the effort and sheer talent required to create something as extraordinary as this. “A picture is worth a thousand words and this one reminds me that the words we choose are extremely powerful. I will hang this in my studio as a constant reminder of that. Thank you Annam x” The art enthusiast was thrilled to see the star’s response upon receiving the piece and said she was ‘over the moon’ when she saw her work appear on Instagram. Explaining how the project came about, Annam said: “I love art. For my A Level art project I decided to explore the idea of music with meaning. “I wanted to focus on the lyrical side of music and how important lyrics are. I have been a really big fan of Raxstar for a couple of years and his lyrics actually mean something and really inspire me, this is why I decided to paint him and include his lyrics on the canvas. “The canvas turned out to be even better than my own expectations so I decided to send it to him as a gift. I was over the moon when I saw that he had posted a picture of the canvas and commented on Instagram. “I am currently applying to various universities to study art. Tong High School has really helped me to find my passion and I would like to be an art teacher or an art therapist, using art to inspire others.”

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Enrol in a summer course

York Learning is celebrating the launch of its biggest ever Spring / Summer programme of adult education, with over 288 different courses and workshops available as part of its Learning 4 Everyone offer. Councillor Janet Looker, cabinet member for Education, Children and Young People said: “Traditionally adult education has been more about arts and crafts but this year the Learning for Everyone programme also appeals to individuals wanting to gain qualifications, business people, families, home improvers and gadget lovers of all levels of ability. As well as some exciting new additions we have organised all the old favourite courses so it’s well worth taking a look at what there is to enjoy.” For more information about the courses in the Learning for Everyone programme, and to book, visit www.yortime.org.uk, call 01904 552 806 or visit York Learning in West Offices on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am to 4pm.

Driving forward

The York’s Quality Bus Partnership is encouraging even more people to travel by bus and consider making this their New Year's resolution by reducing the price of the ‘All York Week’ and ‘All York Family’ tickets from 5th January. ‘All York’ is a range of tickets that enable passengers to travel on any local bus services within the York boundary, making it possible to travel on different bus companies' services, using just one ticket at a low price. Cllr Dave Merrett, Cabinet Member for Transport, Planning and Sustainability, said: “City of York Council is working closely with all local bus operators to raise even more awareness of the benefits of travelling by bus in York through our ‘York by Bus’ campaign. “Our aim is to encourage more people to travel by bus and increase passenger numbers by 18 per cent by 2015. We know this campaign will help to deliver real benefits for the city and for every £1 spent, this project should deliver £4 of benefits in York by reducing congestion, improving air quality and health, and reducing road accidents.”

Legal Eagles

A free legal service, launched by the University of Huddersfield, is the first of its type in the UK and it has a bulging caseload, partly as a result of cutbacks in legal aid which are preventing many people from being able to seek the help of a solicitor. The Legal Advice Clinic (LAC), officially opening on the 16th January at 4pm, occupies premises in Huddersfield’s Pack Horse Shopping Centre and is open from Monday to Friday. Members of the public visit in order to make appointments to hold consultations with specially-selected law students. Before any advice is given, it is carefully scrutinised by law lecturers. The local legal profession is also providing expert back-up. The LAC opened to the public in October 2013 and aims to complete at least 120 consultations during the academic year. Demand has been high, with the Clinic fully booked in the months leading up to Christmas, and the concept has earned the interest and approval of prominent lawyers.

Asian Express Two men, branded as ‘utterly evil’ by a Crown Court judge last week have been sentenced to more than 50 years in prison for crimes described as ‘chilling, terrifying and callous’. 21-year-old Hasnain Raja, and 28-year-old Najeeb Aslam, both from Bradford, were sentenced at the city’s Crown Court after a string of raids, targeted at women, children and the elderly. The pair were twice involved in a sickening raid on family homes in Bradford which saw naked images of children and their mothers taken which would later be used in blackmail attempts. Phone calls were made to the families following the incidents, demanding tens of thousands of pounds be handed over or the images would be distributed online. Other extremely serious crimes included threatening to throw babies ‘out of the window’ and beatings of children as young as two-years-old, as the pair continued to demand cash and items of value from the homes targeted. An elderly couple was also tied up with cable ties in their family home as the two robbers stole more than £25,000 worth of jewellery and cash.

EVIL: Najeed Aslam (left), of Hudson Crescent, Great Horton, Bradford, and Hasnain Raja, of of Arncliffe Terrace, Lidget Green, Bradford, pleaded guilty to a total of 11 charges

27 years for ‘utterly evil’ pair Victim’s relief at unprecedented sentence The pair were twice involved in a sickening raid on family homes in Bradford which saw naked images of children and their mothers taken which would later be used in blackmail attempts.

Retrial for Bradford brothers Terrorist pair to return to court after London Court returns no verdict

Two brothers from the Little Horton area of Bradford, who have been on trial for terrorism offences, will have to face a retrial after jurors failed to reach a verdict earlier this week. 21-year-old Muhammed Saeed Ahmed, and his younger brother, Muhammed Naeem Ahmed, 20, began trial on Monday 25th November at the Old Bailey in London. The pair were facing charges with two orders relating to terrorism including: collecting information likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism, and conspiracy to attend a

place used for terrorist training. During a search of the family home in 2012, police found a number of items which had caused suspicion around the pair’s intentions. Despite claims from their father that his sons were simply planning a trip to Bangladesh the items were deemed suspicious for what would have been the warm climate. Found in the brother’s bedrooms were a GPS device, night vision goggles, high quality LED torches and extrawarmth sleeping bags. The pair will face a retrial on the 8th September.

Richard Wright QC, for Raja, conceded the offences were wicked, but said he was of a young age, had pleaded guilty and had done what he could to make amends. Peter Moulson QC, for Aslam, added that he had no previous convictions and had pleaded guilty. Speaking during the trial, Judge Durham Hall QC said: “It was evil, utterly evil, and that’s what you are. “You preyed deliberately on the most decent examples of a very decent community. “You caused terror and shame and desperate fear in each case. Those victims have been hurt for life.” One victim of the ‘evil’ pair, who wishes to remain anonymous, told the Asian Express that she was relieved that the two men were now behind bars. “I was one of the victims and I feel disgusted by these sick individuals as do all the community,” she said. “They are worse than animals because to call them animals would be an insult to animals. “I would like to thank the police in apprehending the evil pair and the ground breaking techniques they were able to use, to capture them. “Their crimes were so sick in which they completely destroyed and changed their victim’s lives. The judge took this into account when he sentenced them. The length of their sentences is unprecedented. “It is rare a criminal gets 27 years for murder and this reflects the seriousness of the offences.”

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Architecture Awards

Leeds Metropolitan University's Broadcasting Place building has been nominated for a special award at the 25th Leeds Architecture Awards, which take place on Thursday 23rd January. The award, sponsored by Arup, will be presented on the evening to the scheme which, in the view of judges, has made the most 'Outstanding contribution to architecture and design in Leeds'. Schemes shortlisted for the award have been selected from previous award winners since the first Leeds Architecture Awards ceremony in 1987. The Leeds Architecture Awards aims to provide an opportunity to review how the urban landscape has changed, and to consider which buildings have stood the test of time and the contribution architecture has made to the character and nature of Leeds as a city. In 2010, Broadcasting Place was named 'Best Tall Building in the World' by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat and 'Best New Building' at the Leeds Architecture Awards.

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SUPPORT: Remploy employment advisor, Abdul Quddus, hands over a sleeping bag to 62-year-old Roger Copley

Winter warmers 100 ‘Bags of Happiness’ were handed out to Bradford’s homeless and disadvantaged population last month as the first of many distributions were held in the city centre. On Wednesday 18th December, tens of winter warmer kits were issued outside Bradford City Hall in Centenary Square, in a joint operation by local organisations,

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the Faith Centre and Remploy. As the cold nights draw in, there are many people across the county who do not have the luxury of warmth this winter and as such struggle to survive in the harsh conditions. The winter packs are an essential lifeline for those who need it and were delivered in hope of providing that extra bit of support when needed most. The Bradford Faith Centre, a new initiative from the international charity, Mercy Mission, provided the essential winter kits after fundraising efforts had allowed the charity to purchase the supplies. Azim Kidwai, Chief Marketing Officer at Mercy Mission, explained how last week’s event was just the first of many to be held across the city as the temperatures drop.

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with the launch event and explained how the initiative came about. He said: “It is something both parties (Remploy and the Faith Centre) really wanted to do in a way to help the community. “Some people are in the unfortunate position whereby they don’t have any other option but to sleep on the street so the least we could do is try and make their experience a bit more comfortable. “Whilst we understand that we cannot solve the issues for these people, we would at least like to make life a little easier and warmer for them.” He added: “It is an inclusive project which doesn’t focus on a particular faith, religion or race, rather just on helping out some fellow Bradfordians who face some difficult times during the cold nights.”

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“Wednesday’s event was a great start to the initiative,” he said. “As the weather gets colder throughout the winter period it is crucial that these supplies are available to Bradford’s homeless population. “Throughout winter we will continue to visit different shelters across the city to provide more essentials and help ensure that nobody is left out in the cold.” The ‘Bags of Happiness’ included things such as sleeping bags and warm clothing accessories, such as gloves and hats. Remploy, the UK’s leading provider of specialist employment services for people with disabilities and health conditions, supported the initiative by helping coordinate the day. Abdul Quddus, Employment advisor at Remploy, was delighted

TEAM: (l-r) Brendon O’Doherty, of Remploy; Azim Kidwai, of Mercy Mission; Abdul Quddus, of Remploy; Osman Gondal, from Intouch foundation; and Roger Copley, receiver of a winter essential kit

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DONATION: Students from Bradford College gathered goods from family, friends and colleagues before handing over the food to the Bradford Foodbank at The Light Church

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A Festive collection Local schools dig deep

for most vulnerable in shelters this winter COLLECTION: Bradford Grammar Junior School collected more than 300 tins of food for the Curry Project

Schools across the county opted to raise vital aid for shelters over the festive period to help those less fortunate enjoy a prosperous Christmas. A number of educational establishments regularly hold food drives in the build up to the latest school holidays and this year was no different. Bradford Grammar Junior School took the inventive approach of making a competition out of who would collect the most tins, which would be donated to the city’s Curry Project. The

initiative caters for 100 homeless people, twice a week, and relies completely upon the kindness of the public. With a whopping 112 tins, the Bradford House were victorious in collecting the most items whilst the children’s combined efforts saw more than 300 tins of food collected over the festive period. Bradford College students, on the City & Guilds Award in English Skills, also collected non-perishable food goods from friends, family and colleagues which were donated to the city’s Light Church Foodbank. Showing that food collections are important regardless of age, the students did a fantastic job of gathering goods. Linda Whitehead, Course Tutor at Bradford College said: “The students’ involvement came from them reading an article on foodbanks. “They researched into The Trussell Trust, the scheme in Bradford and discovered how to donate food. This led to one student suggesting the group take positive action and collect food donations. “It’s fantastic that the students have shown such enthusiasm for such a great cause and we hope their contribution will help those less fortunate especially over the Christmas period.”

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Debate time

Inequality, the cost of living crisis, and a society apparently ruled by the wealthy, are all topics that will be debated by a panel, including Hilary Benn MP, at the launch of a new Leeds Metropolitan University research group. The Global Inequalities research group, led by Dr Andrew Lawson, Principal Lecturer in English Literature, brings together academic researchers across the University to tackle a number of issues. Upcoming topics include: the politics of neighbourhood planning and 'community rights' in England, the links between European Union trade and aid policies in West Africa, struggles over debt and social justice in Bombay/Mumbai, the inequalities produced by homeownership in the United States, and how the rhetoric of 'competition' has failed workers and families in the UK. The debate, which takes place at the Rose Bowl on Friday 7th February at 6.30pm, will feature Hilary Benn, MP for Leeds Central and Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, and Dr Alex Nunn, Director of Leeds Met's Centre for Applied Social Research.

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West Yorkshire residents are being urged stay security savvy and not to be conned by opportunist rogue traders. Offenders use various techniques, often claiming utility problems or damage to a property. West Yorkshire Police, Crime Prevention Officer, Chris Joyce said it is particularly relevant at this time of year: “There is a minority of individuals operating in the county who intentionally dupe occupants into handing over their money and will attempt all manner of tactics. “There have been instances where offenders have arrived at a property claiming damage which does not exist. “Similarly, there have been those who have experienced a substandard, unnecessary or significantly overpriced job. “It is important that people are alive to these possibilities, in particular those who are the most vulnerable within our communities.”

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University of Leeds experts are backing a fundraising drive to raise £2 million for a world-class brain research centre in Yorkshire by 2015. The campaign, which is officially launched today, aims to raise money for a centre which will lead research into Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Currently one in six adults suffers from diseases of the brain. In Yorkshire the number of people over 65 is due to increase by almost half in the next 20 years to close to 1.3 million with the number over 85 rising 90 per cent to 220,000. The medical community needs to be able to respond to the increase in people living with brain conditions. By 2030 there will be a 20 per cent increase in Parkinson’s disease alone, while numbers of dementia patients will soar by 80 per cent there are already 58,000 people in the region with the condition.

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It’s almost that time again to pull your socks up and lace the running shoes as the Epilepsy Action Bradford 10k road race returns to the city. Since the first ever run in 2008, more than 5,000 fitness fans and fundraisers have completed the course, raising a whopping £210,000 for Leeds-based national charity Epilepsy Action. Now, in 2014, the run returns to Bradford on Sunday 16th March where more than 1,500 people are expected to turn up and continue to show their support for the charity which supports the 50,000 population which suffers from epilepsy every year. Whether you are a first time runner, or an elite athlete, the course is designed to cater for all abilities, with a flatter route set out for this year. Last year, the course record was smashed by Tesfaye Debele, who achieved an amazing time of just 31 minutes and two seconds. This has lead race organisers to add a bit more incentive to the 2014 runs with Epilepsy Action offering a £50 prize to the first runner who can beat this time and finish the race in less than 30 minutes. The run is supported by Airedale Athletics, who will provide runners with training tips and training clinics, supervised by qualified coaches. Katie Stocks, fundraising events

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officer at Epilepsy Action, explained why the runs are a crucial fundraising tool for the national charity. She said: “The Epilepsy Action Bradford 10k run continues to go from strength to strength and we hope to get a record number of runners this year. “The race provides the perfect target for your New Year fitness goals, even if you’ve never taken part in an organised run before or if this is the year you want to beat your personal best. An added sense of achievement comes from knowing that every penny raised from the event goes to Epilepsy Action. “In 2014 the charity will continue to provide its lifechanging services, ensuring that no one with epilepsy has to live with the condition alone.” Entry costs £18 or £16 for runners affiliated to a UK athletics running club, with prizes awarded for both males and females placed first, second and third, and for winners of the veterans' categories. A free technical running T-shirt will be provided to everyone who successfully completes the race whilst refreshments will be available throughout the day and during the course of the race. For more information about the Epilepsy Action Bradford 10k, including sign up details please visit epilepsy.org.uk/bradford10k or call the fundraising team on 0113 210 8800. The closing date for entries is Thursday 13th March 2014.

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I now pronounce you... GRADUATION: Husband and wife team, Sohail Mayat and Salhia Ahmed, received their degrees earlier this month from Bradford College after completing their honours degrees

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A married couple from Bradford had double the reasons to celebrate earlier this month as they both received their honorary degrees from Bradford College on the same day. Salhia Ahmed, and her husband Sohail Mayat, graduated from the higher education establishment on the 11th December in front of friends and family at St George’s Hall. The couple received their accolades after studying for a total of three years each, with Mr Mayat receiving a First class degree in Marketing and Sales, and Mrs Ahmed, being awarded a Second-Class First Division degree in Law. It was a proud day for the whole family when the couple

accepted the certificates and both partners said the success would not have been possible without their ‘other half’. “If it wasn’t for Salhia then I wouldn’t have taken up education again,” Mr Mayat said. “I had all but given up on college when she started studying and it got me interested in following up on my degree so I did just that. “Because of her I came back to my work and, with more appreciation of the actual workplace, I was able to focus more and topped all my modules in the final two years.” Mr Mayat had started his degree seven years ago yet dropped out after his first year to focus on a self-employed career. Despite some success, the father of two opted to take up his studies once more after his wife began her course at Bradford College, studying

law. “It was her enthusiasm towards gaining her qualification that ultimately made me think it’s time for another go at this. I even gave her a mention in my acknowledgements in the final dissertation because without her I wouldn’t have gone back.” Mrs Ahmed began her course later than most students, as she cared for her two twin boys until they were 18 months before returning to education. Taking up a law degree at Bradford College was a tough decision for the 26-year-old but one she is happy to have made. “I am really happy that I did the course and even though it was hard to balance at times in regard to family, it is something I am really proud to have done,” she said. The couple’s achievements

also act as a reminder to all aspiring students that it is never too late to begin studying. “You are never too old to take it up,” Mr Mayat said. “We were fortunate in a way that we had each other to lean on but I really do recommend it to everyone. At the end of the day, it is often only 13 hours a week, and perhaps only five weeks in the year which require complete dedication.” Mrs Ahmed added: “I have a lot of friends who have now gone into studying because of our example. There was this one mum in particular that started recently because she wasn’t even aware of the option which would allow her to balance education with her family life. “The fact we could influence somebody this way was amazing and we always say that we recommend it.”

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Local council leader to step down MOVING: Kirklees Council leader, Mehboob Khan, will be stepping down as leader yet remain on as a councillor for the district

Kirklees Council leader heads for the capital as political advisor Kirklees Labour council leader, Mehboob Khan, will step down from his position next month as he begins a new role in London. Cllr Khan has been the leader of the council for the past five years and a councillor for 17 years, yet will take up his new post in the capital in February. Arrangements will now begin to appoint a new council leader from the Labour group, the largest party in the council chamber. Speaking about his resignation, Cllr Khan said: “I feel the time is now right to move on as I have had a fantastic time as leader of a large council in a time of immense change for local government.

“It has been a privilege to be a councillor for Greenhead ward and leader of my home authority – but it would not be right to be leader for ever when it is a role which demands such a huge amount. “My new post in London will be an exciting challenge, working with council leaders, the Mayor of London and Westminster. “But I have no doubt that my successor, once that person is in place, will have a strong platform to build from and lead Kirklees through its most difficult financial challenges in its history.” The Huddersfield resident will become a political advisor at the Local Government Association, specifically working with the

London boroughs, the Mayor of London’s office and Westminster. He will remain on as a councillor for Kirklees yet leave his post as leader. Cllr Khan will officially relinquish his position as leader at the end of next month and spoke of his gratitude for all the people who have helped him over the past two decades. He said: “I would like to thank the many colleagues and friends who have supported me as a councillor and council leader, and especially the council staff who work so hard to deliver services to local people. “While this has been a very difficult decision for me personally, my new role is an exciting challenge at the right

time. You can only do such a high pressure role as council leader for so long while being as effective as possible, and I am confident that whoever my successor is, they will be able to take the council through the new challenges it is facing. “However, until I stand down, it is business as usual for all of us, with the most important decision on the next budget being taken next month.”

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ENVIRONMENT: Volunteers from the Yorkshire AMYA group planted 3,000 trees last month in Dewsbury

A group of hardworking volunteers took to the streets of Huddersfield last weekend to help clean up their local area and spread the community spirit. It may be the middle of winter yet it was spring cleaning which had caught the imagination of the local Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA) as they arrived on Sunningdale Road on Saturday morning. The young team of between 15 and 20 volunteers, working alongside Woodland Trust conservationists, got stuck in to cleaning the area, which had been left by council workers as it was inaccessible. It is the second such cleaning operation which the group has held recently, with a similar event being staged in Fartown last month, with more planned for the near future. Kamal Aftab, local youth leader for AMYA Huddersfield, said he was humbled by the response

from the local residents after the latest successful initiative. He said: “It was a very enjoyable experience for all involved and we were extremely touched by the response of the local neighbours who came out of their homes to talk to us about our work. “Their kind words, telling us how much they appreciated the work we were doing, really made everything worthwhile and the entire group felt they had really achieved something.” He added: “The cleaning project is an ongoing thing that we

TEAM: Between 15 and 20 volunteers spent their own time volunteering in Huddersfield last weekend

hope to keep doing across the local district. “As part of our faith it says we must look after the environment so by doing initiatives like this we are not only doing that but also building up relations with the local community.” It is not just the cleaning scheme which has been keeping the Huddersfield AMYA group busy over the festive period with a number of events held recently. As well as visits to a number of local establishments, such as the children's ward at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary; Kirkwood Hospice; and Paddock Lodge Care Home to name just a few, the group have also been planting trees around their local district. “We planted more than 3,000 trees last month in Dewsbury as part of our 30,000 national target,” Kamal said. “We have another planting day planned for this weekend where we will hopefully plant thousands more and continue to give back to the environment.” The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association is a nationwide organisation, consisting of 15 to 40 year olds, who are dedicated to giving back to their communities.

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The (nuclear) power is in their hands The University of Leeds will lead a consortium of 10 universities in a national research programme looking at ways of dealing with Britain’s nuclear waste. The £8 million project, funded by the Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), will start in February and bring together the nuclear industry, the Government’s

nuclear advisors and the country’s leading academic researchers. More than 40 doctoral and postdoctoral researchers will work over the next four years on issues including how best to handle different types of spent fuels, packaging and storing waste, and dealing with nuclear sludges in ponds and silos at nuclear power stations.

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PRANK: Police received more than 500 calls between midnight on New Years and 5am

‘Can I get a taxi please officer?’ Whether it was the public calling for lifts, reports of fake crimes or even Frank Gallagher appearing in the county the South Yorkshire Police certainly had their hands full this New Year. Figures released earlier this week show that, on the busiest night of the year, police were inundated with a record amount of nuisance calls to 999. One caller rang from Doncaster bus station to ask call handlers if they could help him get back to Pontefract as there were no more buses running. Another rang to ask police to drive him from Crookesmoor, Sheffield, to his home address around a mile away in Walkley, to see in the New Year with his family. A woman described as “hysterical” rang 999 after a taxi driver asked her to pay her fare up front, while another caller rang with the noise of a loud house party in the background, claiming he was Frank Gallagher from the television drama “Shameless.” Shortly before 3am on New Year’s Day, a man called police to ask if officers could drive his drunken girlfriend back home to Derby, and another caller

rang to say he’d lost his house keys. There were also false reports of crime, which took up valuable police resources. One 18-year-old man rang 999 saying that a car had driven at him, knocked him over and driven off at speed. Police graded the call as

A night of nuisance calls for South Yorkshire Police an “immediate response”, the highest level of priority, but found the teenager with no injuries. He had apparently made the story up. Another man claimed he had been assaulted, although he had actually fallen down the stairs. Tracy Potter, Head of Force Communications at South Yorkshire Police, said: “As a Force we had planned resources in advance in order to manage the high

number of calls and incidents, which were expected. “Prior to midnight the number of incidents were relatively low, with there being the expected number of revellers in the town centres, but in good spirits. “But there were 572 calls to 999 between midnight and 5am, generating a total of 737 incidents. Of these, 219 were immediate and 123 were priorities for police officers to attend. “The majority of incidents related, as expected, to alcoholfuelled incidences of fighting and domestic incidents. “Overall, it was a busy start to the New Year, with all South Yorkshire Police personnel striving to maintain a high level of service to the public. “What we could have done without were the nuisance and hoax calls made by people who obviously had nothing better to do on New Year’s Eve than waste police time and, potentially, prevent us from getting to a serious incident as quickly.” Total calls made to South Yorkshire Police over the New Year period were up by around eight per cent from 2012.

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ith no job too big or too small, West Yorkshire Electrical Services is one of the fastest growing businesses in the county. Run and founded by Yorkshireman, Abdul Waheed Mullick, the company has already become one of the top names in West Yorkshire, serving everybody from local residents to the police force to council buildings. With a ‘customer comes first’ policy, West Yorkshire Electrical Services offers 24/7 call out and quotations for everybody free of charge, with extra discounts available for elderly clients.

more ensures Mr Mullick is prepared to tackle just about any job. With the company expanding every day, the largest job to date was a 295 room Home Office Asylum in Wakefield whereby West Yorkshire Electrical Services were contacted as first priority to undertake the extensive work due to their growing reputation. With a high demand for the service, the company is also able to sublet work out to other highly-skilled electricians, local to you, ensuring no client is left unattended to. Every electrician suggested has been thoroughly examined to ensure their standards are at the same high level as their counterparts. The company is the number

The sky is the limit for Yorkshire electrician firm Mr Mullick is a fully qualified emergency electrician who has studied in the field for more than four years and boasts an array of qualifications, signed by official bodies. A Member of the National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers (NAPIT), and awarded a Gold Card by the Joint Industry Board, you know you are in safe hands when dealing with the Yorkshire business. City and Guild qualifications in Electrotechnical Technology (2330), a four-year course in Electrical Engineering (2357), Portable Appliance Testing, 17th edition (2382) and Inspection and Testing (2395) plus much

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hen you employ people to work for your company you trust them with confidential information which could be integral to your company's success and therefore very valuable to a competitor. So how do you restrict an employee from using that information if they leave? Many Contracts of Employment contain restrictive covenants which restrict a former employee's activities post the termination of their employment and in turn restricts their ability to make use of confidential information. There are four main types of restrictive covenant: • Non-Compete - to prevent an exemployee from setting up a new business in competition with your business or working with a competitor. • Non-Solicit - to prevent an exemployee from soliciting your clients or suppliers. • Non-Dealing - to prevent an exemployee from dealing with your clients or suppliers. • Non-Poaching - to prevent an exemployee from poaching your other employees, in particular key personnel who are vital to your business. Primarily, restrictive covenants are used with senior employees who have access to a wide range of confidential information and regular contact with key clients. Often, restrictive covenants are used alongside ‘garden leave’ clauses which place an employee on a compulsory period of leave before they start any new employment - the purpose being to prevent an employee from taking any sensitive information with them to their

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new employer. A restrictive covenant is usually unspoken of until an employee leaves and attempts, for example, to go and work for a competitor. If you consider that an ex-employee has breached a restrictive covenant you can seek to remedy this. You can seek to enforce the restrictive covenant by way of an injunction to prevent the breach from continuing (for example to stop an exemployee working for a competitor). It may also be appropriate to claim damages from the ex-employee for the losses you have suffered as a result of their breach of the restrictive covenant. However, attempting to enforce a restrictive covenant against an exemployee can be difficult. The Courts view restrictive covenants as a restraint of trade and have the difficult task of balancing the competing interests of exemployers seeking to protect their confidential information with an exemployee’s freedom to seek new work. The usual starting point is that restrictive covenants are unenforceable. An employer who seeks to enforce a restrictive covenant against a former employee will need to demonstrate two things: 1. That it is designed to protect a legitimate business interest (for example, a company's trade connections with its clients or a trade secret); and 2. That it goes no further than is reasonably necessary to protect the legitimate business interest. The Court will give consideration to factors such as the geographical breadth of a restriction and its duration i.e. is an ex-employee prevented from working within a certain mile radius of their previous employer or are they prevented from working within the entire UK and for how long. If the combination of those factors is likely to result in a restraint of trade then the restrictive covenant will be deemed to be unenforceable. What constitutes a restraint of trade will depend on the particular facts of each case. Since the Court will scrutinise each and every aspect of a restrictive covenant it is important that it is carefully drafted. Any restrictive covenant should be tailored to that employee and the nature of the business - a 'one size fits all' policy is unlikely to achieve the desired outcome. Regular review of an employee’s restrictive covenants is also required as they are promoted or given increased responsibilities or access to sensitive company information. We at Blacks can deal with all aspects of employment contracts to include drafting of terms and any disputes arising.

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Deposit more than money at your local bank With the festive period all but over, people are being asked to continue in the ‘giving spirit’ as a Yorkshire-based bank hopes to raise aid for a local cause. Halifax branches in Bradford will be supporting the city’s Trussell Trust Foodbank throughout the year with a host of collections with the first of such occurring this weekend from Friday 10th January. Stores on Bank Street and Kirkgate will be collecting food and money for the

food bank with any persons wishing to donate asked simply to visit on either Friday or Saturday. Foodbank Project Manager Ben Haldane was thrilled to be able to gain the support of the bank following on from a hectic Christmas period. He said: “We are so grateful to Halifax for supporting us at a time when we are getting increasingly busier. “It is great to see local businesses supporting those in need in Bradford.” Halifax District Manager,

Barrie Roberts added: “We are really excited to be working with the Foodbank and being able to help those in crisis on our doorstep. “Our staff are looking forward to this weekend and seeing firsthand the generosity of people in Bradford.” Bradford Trussell Trust Foodbank is run by The Light Church in the city and provided 4,438 people with three days of food in 2013. It is one of 400 Trussell Trust foodbanks found throughout the UK.

BBC welcomes Kamal Ahmed In less than three months Kamal Ahmed will take over as the BBC’s business editor as the public service broadcaster continues to promote diversity in their workforce. With a target set at 12.5 per cent of the workforce to come from a BME background, the BBC fell narrowly short last year as 12.4 per cent was the actual figure. The imminent appointment of Mr Ahmed does continue to boost the number, and is the latest step in the glowing career of the journalist. Mr Ahmed has been business editor of the Sunday Telegraph for the past four years and last year became executive business editor with a role across the Sunday and daily print editions. He will take over the position from Robert

SIGNED: Kamal Ahmed will become the BBC’s business editor in March 2014, replacing the outgoing Robert Peston

Peston who will be taking on the role as the BBC’s economics editor. “I am absolutely delighted to be joining the BBC,” said Mr Ahmed. “It is a great privilege to follow in

Robert's footsteps and build on the great work the BBC does covering the business world.” Before joining the Telegraph, Mr Ahmed held the role of group director of communications at the Equality and Human Rights Commission as well as news editor and political editor at the Observer newspaper. James Harding, director of BBC News and Current Affairs, added his delight at being able to welcome the business expert to the team. “Kamal Ahmed is one of the most formidable journalists working in Britain today,” he said. “He will bring intelligence, flair and incisive judgement to the BBC's coverage of business.” Kamal Ahmed will officially take up his post in March 2014.

Facebook snaps up Indian start-up In what is a groundbreaking move, social media giants Facebook have completed their first deal to sign an Indian business. The multi-billion pound company is buying Indiabased Little Eye Labs, a startup company that builds performance analysis and monitoring tools for mobile Android apps. The acquisition is hoped to help boost the social media sites technology as it focuses on growing revenue from its mobile business. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but media reports suggest the price was less than $15 million, or £9million. A

Facebook spokesman said the company would not comment on the terms of the deal. “The Little Eye Labs technology will help us to continue improving our Android codebase to make more efficient, higherperforming apps,” Subbu Subramanian, Facebook's engineering manager said. The deal, the company’s first of such in the south Asian country, could likely boost interest in the further startups. Bangalore-based Little Eye Labs' team will ‘move to Facebook's headquarters in Menlo Park, California’, the company said in a statement on its website. “We released our official version of Little Eye for

DONE DEAL: Officials from social media site Facebook have shook on a deal with Indian-based Little Eye Labs

Android in early April of last year, and since then we have had many Android developers and testers using Little Eye Labs to measure, analyze, and optimize their app's performance,” the company said.

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Family of missing Newport teenager Nida Ul-Naseer make emotional appeal for her return family, local agencies as well as the community, to ensure we have all the information we need about Nida in particular about her friends and lifestyle to give us as much opportunity as possible to take the investigation forward and locate her. To go missing is particularly out of character for Nida and that, as well as her medical condition, makes me very concerned for her welfare” In a handmade sign pinned to their wooden front door, the teenager’s family said: “Nida please come home. Don’t worry. We are all missing you.” Neighbour Della Calbey, 67, who has lived on nearby Wallis Street for 40 years, said: “I have been away over Christmas, so I haven’t seen Nida recently, but I’ve often seen her in the neighbourhood and she looks like a lovely girl.” She added: “I’ve lived here for a long time and I had always thought it was a safe

neighbourhood. The most important thing is that they find her - I really hope they find her soon.” The teenager, whose disappearance is said to be out of character, is also in need of medication, without which she is likely to become anaemic. A spokesman for Gwent Police said: “To go missing is particularly out of character for Nida, and officers and her family are increasingly concerned for her welfare due to the fact that she hasn’t been in contact, especially over the New Year period.” Nida is described as being of Asian-Pakistani appearance with long, dark hair. She is 5ft 3in tall and of slim build. When she was last seen on 28th December, she was wearing blue jeans and a black top. Anyone with information should call 101 and quote log number 448 28/12/13 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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MISSING: 18-year-old Nida Ul-Naseer has not been seen since she stepped outside at her home in Linton Street on 28th December

A week after 18-year-old Nida Ul-Naseer vanished while putting out the rubbish, her sister has appealed for anyone with information to come forward to help police with their search. In a statement, Naila Anwar said: “We miss Nida desperately and want her to come home. We want her to know that she is not in trouble at all and we are worried that she could be unwell because of her condition.” She added: “What is more worrying is that she has missed mum’s birthday which is extremely unlike her.” 18-year-old Nida was desperate to go to university and the family had rowed about it just before she went missing with no possessions, shoes, phone or coat after taking out the bins at home. Due to Nida’s family’s asylum-seeker status, it’s barred her from attending university. “She wanted to go to university. It was not a dispute - she just wanted to go to university,” said Ms Naseer. “Because we are asylum seekers we are not allowed to go to university. “She was angry about that. She was very sad, she was very angry about her future.” Nida disappeared after putting a rubbish bag into a bin outside her home on Linton Street in Newport, South Wales, around 8pm on 28th December, sparking a major police search. Assistant chief constable Paul Symes said: “We know that Nida went out that Saturday evening at about 8pm to take the bins out without her purse or telephone and didn’t return.” Despite extensive enquiries including house to house, leaflet drops, cctv enquiries and local searches everyday since her disappearance Nida has not been located. A team of about 40 officers including search officers, neighbourhood officers and detectives continue to work on the investigation. He added: “We have been working closely with Nida’s

2013 was a year to remember for Prince William as he welcomed his first son into the world, and it seems 2014 has already begun in another unfamiliar scenario as the Prince returns to school. Not quite school then, but Cambridge University where the Duke of Cambridge will study full time for ten weeks on an agricultural management course. The Royal met with some of the teaching staff who will oversee the bespoke course, specifically designed to help prepare him for a future role as Prince of Wales in charge of the £763 million, 130,000 acre Duchy of Cornwall Property Empire. At 31-years-old, Prince William may be one of the older students at the university yet that has not deterred him so far as he caught the train in for his first day earlier this week, a mode of transport he is likely to favour throughout the course. Baby Prince George may not be starting his education for another four years yet if his father’s enthusiasm is anything to go by; he has a fantastic role model to follow. Asian

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Ethnic differences in breast cancer rates linked to lifestyle

Differences in lifestyle and reproductive factors are the main reasons behind lower breast cancer rates in South Asian and black women, according to research published in the British Journal of Cancer, this week. Breast cancer incidence rates in England are lower in black and South Asian women compared with white women, but the reasons for these differences have not been fully understood – until now. Information has been collected by the ‘Million Women Study’ and involved more than one million UK women aged 50 and over across the UK. It is a collaborative project between Cancer Research UK and the National Health Service, with additional funding from the Medical Research Council and the Health and Safety Executive, which aims to answer many outstanding questions about the factors affecting women’s health in this age group. Data from the ‘Million Women Study’ showed that South Asian women had an 18 per cent lower rate of breast cancer compared with white women, and black women had a 15 per cent lower rate of breast cancer compared with white women. South Asian and black women drink less alcohol

and have more children than white women – and both these factors influence the risk of developing breast cancer. But when these, and other lifestyle and reproductive factors were excluded from the analysis, the risk of developing breast cancer was found to be similar for women of all ethnic groups. Many of the black and South Asian women in the study were first-generation immigrants. And it is likely that as second and subsequent generations of women of ethnic minority origin change their lifestyles, their risk of breast cancer will increase. Study author Dr Toral Gathani from the University of Oxford, said: “In this study of largely postmenopausal women in England, we see that the lower risk of breast cancer in South Asian and black women is largely explained by differences in lifestyle and reproductive patterns. It’s important for women of all ethnic groups to understand what are the modifiable risk factors for breast cancer, such as obesity and excessive alcohol consumption, and to take measures to reduce their risk.” The study, funded by Cancer Research UK and the Medical Research Council, is following the health of more than one

million white women, almost 6,000 south Asian women and almost 5,000 black women in England. Women were recruited between 1996 and 2001, when they were aged 50-64 years, and filled in questionnaires asking about their lifestyle and other risk factors. Information on breast cancer was obtained from National Health Service cancer registries. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK. More than 49,500 UK women are diagnosed with the disease and around 11,600 women die from breast cancer each year. But survival rates have been improving dramatically over time and now, nearly 80 per cent of women survive beyond 10 years. Dr Julie Sharp, Cancer Research UK’s head of health information, said: “Women can reduce their risk of breast cancer by cutting down on alcohol, keeping a healthy weight by eating a balanced diet and by keeping active. “If women notice any changes to their breast such as lumps, any skin or nipple changes, or changes in their size, shape or feel they should tell their doctor straightaway. It’s probably not cancer, but if it is, getting it diagnosed as early as possible gives the best chance of survival.”

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Burberry sign up first British Asian model Neelam Johal The hottest name in modelling

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At just 18-years-old Neelam Johal has had her name firmly stitched into history as she became the first ever British Asian model to be signed up by a leading agency. Burberry roped in the Coventry girl last week as they launched their S/S 2014 campaign, with fellow models: Malaika Firth, Jean Campbell, Matilda Lowther, Callum Ball and musician Leo Dobson alongside her. The first sneak peak at the New Year collection came courtesy of a slow motion advert, launched by the fashion giants, which sees the ravishing Neelam pose in a classic trench coat and Burberry crosshatch designs, shot by the legendary Mario Testino. Neelam was signed from English modeling agency Models 1, in what is regarded as one of the most pioneering moves by a major agency in history. The teen’s leading example could now open the door for more aspiring models from British Asian backgrounds as other labels take note of the pioneering steps of Burberry. Tweeting after her first photoshoot, Neelam wrote: “I feel like I'm dreaming! I'm so happy that I can finally say my first EVER campaign is for @Burberry and shot by the legendary Mario Testino.” Before later adding: “Wow...Just realised I'm the MODELS: Neelam Johal (fifth from the left) pictured first Indian model to be used here at the launch of the 2014 Burberry S/S campaign in a Burberry campaign.”

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A British parliamentary delegation led by former foreign secretary Jack Straw met Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif on Tuesday at the start of the first such visit in years, Iranian state television reported. Long-strained ties between the two countries have warmed since the relatively moderate Hassan Rouhani was elected Iran's president in June. In December, a new non-resident official made Britain's first diplomatic visit to Iran since London downgraded ties after hardliners stormed its embassy in 2011. The two countries' respective embassies remain closed, however. Iranian media said the delegation would also meet parliamentary speaker Ali Larijani and the head of the parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, Alaeddin Boroujerdi. Rouhani's election has also signalled detente on the thorny issue of Iran's sensitive nuclear programme; six world powers including Britain agreed an outline deal in November that will curb the programme in return for an easing of economic sanctions.

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Councillors targeted in fake chemicals attack THREAT: The envelope, which was believed to contain harmful chemicals, contained only curry powder and was meant as a ‘joke’ according to the accused

Curry Powder ‘attack’ By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

A car park had to be evacuated and police were called in to inspect an envelope which had mysterious powder inside it, believed to be dangerous – the truth, it was curry powder. 62-year-old Narval Johnson, of Farndale Avenue, Wolverhampton, appeared in front of the city’s magistrate’s court earlier this week

on charges of sending a threatening letter with the purpose of causing anxiety and distress. The local resident accepted that he had sent the letter, which was filled with coriander powder, garlic powder and black pepper, yet insisted no threat was intended rather it was just a ‘joke’. Over the two months prior to his offence, the court heard how Johnson had sent a total of 24 threatening letters to the City Council, disgruntled after receiving

his latest council bills. Some letters were addressed to ‘Satan’s people’ whilst the number 666 was often scribed throughout the text. Another claimed that Johnson was owed £3trillion in compensation by various agencies. The latest package sent by the aggravator included two envelopes stapled together; one with the curry powder inside and a second, with crudely drawn crucifixes across it, with equally disturbing content. The court was told that the second envelope had cut up bank cards inside and a hand written note reading: “To Barclaycard white old man…All your s*** is inside.”

Taking the stand in court, Johnson began shouting before saying he had sent the letter to the council hoping it would be passed on to ‘the Barclay boys’. Defendant for Johnson, Mrs Bally Paul, said her client had never intended the package to be deemed a ‘threat’ adding that the smell of curry powder should have been a clear indication to this. Johnson pleaded not guilty to the charge of sending a threatening letter for the purpose of causing distress or anxiety but was found guilty by magistrates. He is due to be sentenced on the 24th January.

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A Wolverhampton man was sentenced to one year in prison earlier this week after pleading guilty to stirring up racial hatred through videos posted online. Christopher Philips, 24, was sentenced on Wednesday 8th January after posting a number of YouTube clips in which someone dressed up as a member of the Ku Klux Klan. Appearing at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court, Philips was found guilty of using a series of pseudonyms to post the three videos which took place at a music concert organised by an extreme right wing group in Wales in March. Philips pleaded guilty to stirring up racial hatred after posting one clip which saw a person, in the Ku Klux Klan robes hanging a golliwog doll. Judge John Warner told him: “Publication of this material which has particularly historical connotations would have been deeply offensive to many people.” He added that there was no other option but to jail the accused as his actions were ‘thoroughly offensive’ and ‘highly inflammatory’. Upon the arrest of Philips by the West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit, Detective Inspector Darren Powney said police acted quickly to investigate and bring the accused to court. “We understand how offensive and distressing this type of material can be and urge anyone who has concerns about extremist behaviour of any type to contact police on 101,” he said.

ARIES March 21st - April 20th Much enthusiasm goes into professional ambitions right now, but you need to be your own boss in many ways. You will be determined to place your lifestyle on a foundation of greater security. Taking a broad perspective on the prevailing cosmic pattern, far-reaching change begins to gather momentum. TAURUS

April 21st - May 21th It is essential that you adopt a very open attitude now for this is a time of lucky opportunity and a chance to greatly enrich your life. New windows on the world are about to open and this is bound to have a maturing effect on you from now into the future. There is a rather secretive aura surrounding new romance, which could turn into something very special.

GEMINI May 22nd - June 21st Regardless of the limits, you have the capacity to turn the course of your life. Saturn in Scorpio, the sign of depth, will help you organize your priorities and systematically put them into practice. It is about time you moved beyond your established boundaries of safety. You will find ways to be more financially independence. CANCER June 22nd - July 22st The accent’s very much on relationships. The opening up of a more diverse social life is a point in favour of romantic attachments, if this is what you want. You will achieve a lot more, especially when you're motivated by your own desires. The general pattern of things continues on a progressive and buoyant theme. LEO July 23st - August 23rd Either you or your partner have been going through a phase of inner doubts and uncertainties, and perhaps the main source of tension has simply been the need for breathing space in your relationship and a need to look at things more objectively. Wait before going full steam ahead with grand actions and gestures. VIRGO August 24th - September 23rd The presence of Neptune - the planet of illusion and longing - in your partnership sector, you have a tremendous amount of compassion for your partner. Just be wary of becoming too self-sacrificing. Seeing what you want to see, rather than what's real, is the true pitfall of Neptune's rosecoloured glasses.

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All voters should be required to show proof of identity when they turn up at a polling station before they can cast their vote, the official UK elections watchdog has said. The Electoral Commission has called for a further tightening of the rules in an attempt to stamp out ballot-rigging and restore trust in the electoral system. At the same time, the commission has launched a study into concerns that some South Asian communities - notably those with roots in parts of Pakistan and Bangladesh were particularly susceptible to electoral fraud. Sixteen local authority areas - all of them in England - have been identified as being at greater risk of complaints of alleged voterigging being reported.

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LOSS: Nick Griffin was forced to declare bankruptcy yet will still be allowed to stand as an MEP after a law change in 2004

BNP leader declares bankruptcy Nick Griffin has long been at the centre of some of the most controversial actions in government yet it appears the BNP leader has no plans of stopping, even if he has no money. Last week, the 54-year-old was forced to declare bankruptcy in front of Welshpool County Court yet remains adamant that the decision will not affect him standing as a Member of European parliament (MEP). Attempting to explain the situation, Mr Griffin wrote on Twitter: “A note for all: Being bankrupt does not prevent me being or standing as an MEP. It does free me from financial worries. “Party funds are not affected in any way. Our campaign in May will be our most professional yet and I will be lead candidate in the North West. “I am now turning the experience to the benefit of hard-up constituents by producing a booklet on dealing with

debt. No surrender.” Advice published by the Electoral Commission said bankruptcy in itself does not bar someone from being a member of the European Parliament or standing for election. Restrictions are only triggered if an individual is made subject to a bankruptcy restrictions order or debt relief restrictions order. The Insolvency Service said such orders had not been made in Mr Griffin's case. In a statement on his personal website, the BNP leader and the MEP for the North West region said: “This order will not prevent me fighting for the interests of the British people or leading the British National Party to a fresh round of electoral victories. It’s of no political significance whatsoever. “I will take whatever is thrown at me and deal with it. I champion the right of the British people to their land and I will

never surrender. ”On a practical note, I am now much better able to advise and help the huge numbers of decent ordinary folk in my constituency who have financial difficulties of their own.” He will be automatically discharged from bankruptcy in one year, on 2nd January 2015.

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A pilot of a passenger airline has reported seeing a mysterious, unknown figure fly past his aircraft above Heathrow Airport, a report released earlier this week has revealed. The unnamed captain was looking out the cockpit window when he saw a ‘cigar-shaped, metallic object’ flying at a similar altitude, seemingly directly at his plane. A report on the apparent nearmiss, which took place in July, has just been released by the UK Airprox Board, part of the Civil

Aviation Authority. In a report released earlier this week it read: “Having very little time to focus, he was under the apprehension that they were on a collision course with no time to react. “His immediate reaction was to duck to the right and reach over the alert the FO (first officer); there was no time to talk to alert him. “His first words to the FO were, ‘did you see that?’ who replied ‘see what?’” Investigators have reportedly

since ruled out the possibility that it was a meteorological balloon or a helium balloon leading many skeptics to wonder what the object actually was. The report added: “Nevertheless, the A320 pilot was subject to a powerful impression of immediate danger, caused by his perception of an object closing rapidly on his aircraft. “Although only supposition, members opined that this may have been due to a combination of a possible reflection of the low sun off one of the aircraft to the west,

UNIDENTIFIED: What flew past the cockpit window is still unknown

and of the pilot's head movement as he looked forward. “It was decided that, although the reflection theory had some merit, the overall dearth of information relating to the event rendered any meaningful finding impossible.” Whatever the object actually was remains open for debate. Do you believe this story could be true, or that UFOs are really out there? Send us your comments to comments@asianexpress.co.uk and let us know what you think.

‘Great Train Robber’ Ronnie Biggs arrived for his funeral on Friday in a hearse bearing a large flower display in the shape of an obscene two-finger ‘Vsign’, a fitting emblem of his lifelong defiance of the British authorities. Biggs, a small-time criminal who became a celebrity during a life on the run after the notorious 1963 robbery, died last month at the age of 84 in a London nursing home. He had served just 15 months of a 30year jail term when he escaped in 1965, fleeing to Australia, then Brazil, from where he flaunted his freedom, partying in exotic locations and giving interviews to the British press. But after 36 years on the run, Biggs returned to Britain in 2001, broke and in poor health, going back to jail until illness prompted his release in 2009. In his final year, Biggs appeared in public twice, frail and wheelchair-bound, but unrepentant for his role in the heist in which the gang stole £2.6 million from a Royal Mail train, equivalent to about 40 million today.

Help find this man A man who poses a ‘significant risk to children’ is being hunted by police. Saber Haldari, who is believed to be in the country illegally, is wanted in connection with child sex offences in Bristol. The offences are alleged to have been committed against a young boy between January and August last year. Haldari has links to both the Afghan and Iranian communities and may have travelled to Birmingham, London or Leeds since August. His date of birth is not known, but officers believe Haldari to be around 30 years old. He is described as about 5ft 8ins, of medium build, with short dark hair. He is clean-shaven and has a square face.

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2014 arrives with a bang across the world The world welcomed 2014 in style last week, with excessive celebrations found across the globe as we all said ‘goodbye’ to 2013. It was the year of the Royal Baby, the death and remembrance of Nelson Mandela, and the infamous Lee Rigby murder which has caused shockwaves throughout the country. In sport, the infamous Oscar Pistorius case was propelled onto television screens around the world, whilst the UK celebrated the first British champion at Wimbledon for more than 80 years, as Andy Murray revitalized the country’s passion for tennis. In all, 2013 was of course as hectic as ever and will no doubt have had personal highs and lows for people worldwide yet no matter the circumstances, it didn’t stop the majority welcoming in 2014. The UK held its annual firework display in London, eclipsing previous years with amazing displays. More than 400,000 fireworks

were set off in just six minutes in Dubai as the country smashed the world record for the largest fire work display in history – more than five times as many as the previous record. The man-made Palm Jumeirah played host to an amazing synchronized display whilst the iconic Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower, was lit up. Elsewhere, New York’s classic glass NEW YORK: Confetti ball countdown rained from the sky as the dropped to zero, with US brought in the New Year fireworks and confetti accompanying a live performance from 2013’s most controversial figure, Miley Cyrus, in Times Square. However you spent your New Year, everybody at the Asian Express wishes you the best for the next 12 months and hopes 2014 will provide everything you hope for.

DUBAI: Always having to be the biggest, the world’s largest firework display was found across the Palm Jumeirah

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A French woman fined for wearing a facecovering Muslim veil, banned by law, has been convicted of insulting police. The confrontation between Cassandra Belin, her husband and police triggered riots in the Paris suburb of Trappes last year. Belin was fined 150 euros and given a onemonth suspended sentence. Her lawyer argued that the veil law was

unconstitutional, and asked for it to be sent to the Constitutional Court. The lower Paris court threw out that request. Police sporadically fine women who wear the veil, banned since 2011. The riots in Trappes reflected tensions between police upholding France's strict policies of secularism and those who accuse authorities of discriminating against the religion.

Manmohan Singh to step down India PM to exit position after a decade in charge Ten years after taking up his first term in office, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has announced that he will not be running for another term in the upcoming elections. The 81-year-old has been at the head of the country since winning the elections, in May 2004, as part of the Congress party, and has gone on to become India’s longest ever serving PM. Mr Singh has now issued his full support to Rahul Gandhi to rule the country if his party wins once again in the next round of elections, scheduled before May 2014. “In a few months' time, after the general election, I will hand the baton over to a new prime minister,” Singh said at a rare news conference, adding that a ‘new generation’ would guide the country. Mr Singh, who was already widely expected to step down after the vote, said 43year-old Gandhi, should be the Congress party's prime ministerial candidate. He added: “Rahul Gandhi has outstanding credentials to be nominated as the ... candidate and I hope our party will take that

Jihad Jane Jailed

The US woman terrorist nicknamed "Jihad Jane" has been jailed for 10 years for her part in a plot to kill a Swedish artist who had offended Muslims. Colleen LaRose, 50, had used the Jihad name online and agreed to kill the Lars Vilks over his series of drawings depicting the prophet Mohammed as a dog. She faced a potential life sentence. But the judge accepted a government request to reduce the sentence because of her extensive

cooperation with investigators. Prosecutors still asked for decades in prison, saying she remains dangerous. Both sides agree that LaRose, from Pennsylvania, was isolated and endured harsh abuse throughout her life. Larose told the judge she became obsessed with jihad, saying she was ‘in a trance’ and thought about it from morning to night. “I don't want to be into jihad no more,” she said.

RIP Farooq Shaikh

Farooq Shaikh, the actor who embodied Everyman in Hindi films of the 1980’s and portrayed many memorable characters on screen, died in Dubai on Saturday. He was 65. Shaikh is best known for his roles in films such as “Katha”, “Saath Saath” and “Chashme Buddoor”, where he straddled both commercial and art house cinema successfully. His deadpan sense of humour stood him in good stead during his stint on television, where he played the lead in the Hindi adaptation of the British series “Yes, Prime Minister”. Shaikh’s last film was

“Club 60″, which opened in cinemas earlier this month, pairing him with actress Sarika as a couple trying to find love in the twilight of life. On Twitter respects poured in for the wellrespected actor. Bollywood actor, Amitabh Bachchan, wrote: “God! Farooq Sheikh passes away? A true gentleman, a wonderful colleague! A quiet honesty about him. Very, very sad!” Madhur Bhandarkar, Bollywood film-maker, added: “Deeply saddened to hear about Farooq Sheikh. Will miss his warmth, acting skills and gentlemanly demeanor. RIP sir.”

Morsi trial postponed

The trial of former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi on charges of inciting the murders of at least three protesters in 2012 has been postponed until 1st February because he did not appear in court on Wednesday. Morsi is charged alongside 14 other members of the Muslim Brotherhood. If convicted, they could face the death penalty. The second session in their trial was due to take place Wednesday, after a chaotic opening hearing in November. But according to a letter read by the judge in court,

the helicopter that was transporting Morsi from prison could not take off due to poor weather conditions. One of Morsi's codefendants, former Parliamentarian Essam el-Erian, told reporters from the stand before the session that the trial was a ‘political vendetta’. El-Erian, the vice chairman of the Muslim Brotherhood's political wing, the Freedom and Justice Party, was arrested in October. He said Morsi is still the legitimate elected President and is still not being allowed to meet with lawyers or family.

decision at an appropriate time.” In an also rare open critique, Mr Singh added that if opposition leader, Narendra Modi, were to be put in the position of power, the results would be ‘disastrous’ for the country. “Someone who presided over the massacre of innocent people should not be the prime minister,” Mr Singh said in uncharacteristically harsh words for Mr Modi. Modi has been accused of doing little to stop anti-Muslim riots in the state in 2002, which left more than 1,000 dead. Modi denies wrongdoing and a Supreme Court investigation found no evidence to prosecute him. However, the court ruling did not do much to alter Mr Singh’s mind, responding to claims he was a weak leader he said: “If by a strong prime minister they mean you preside over the massacre of innocent citizens on the streets of Ahmedabad, if that is the measure of strength, I do not believe that is the sort of strength this country needs, least of all from its prime minister.”

STEP DOWN: India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is set to leave his role later this year and urges his public to vote for Rahul Gandhi as his successor

A US think tank has reported that Pakistan has nearly completed the external construction of a fourth reactor building at the Khushab nuclear complex, which produces plutonium for the country's nuclear weapons programme. The Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS), which has used commercial satellite imagery to monitor developments at the Khushab complex for years, said in a report that images from November clearly show that ‘the external construction of the fourth reactor building appears to be nearly complete’. The Khushab complex, located 125 miles south of Islamabad, is dedicated to the production of plutonium for nuclear weapons, ISIS said. Pakistan is working to ramp up production at the complex so that it can build more miniaturized plutonium-based nuclear weapons, it said. The report further said that Pakistan is ‘believed to have

depended on illicit procurements’ for the four reactors at Khushab. According to an ISIS report of April 2011, Pakistan was allegedly operating an illegal network in the US to procure goods, including switching and radiation detection equipment and nuclear-grade resin, for its Chashma plant and possibly other reactors including those at Khushab. Another recent ISIS report on the ‘The Future World of Illicit Nuclear Trade’ stated Pakistan is expected to ‘maintain or improve its nuclear arsenal via illicit nuclear trade’. The Khushab site originally had one heavy water reactor in the 1990s and Pakistan began work on a second reactor during 2000-02, a third one in 2006 and the fourth one in 2011. “The expansion of the Khushab nuclear site with the addition of reactors 2, 3 and 4 appears to be part of a strategic effort by Pakistan to

WEAPONS: The Institute for Science and International Security believe that nuclear weapons are the main concern for Pakistan now

Nuclear Weapons Fourth Nuclear Reactor close to completion boost weapon-grade plutonium production,” ISIS said in its latest report. Though the work on the fourth reactor proceeded at a relatively slower pace than predicted by the ISIS, the

‘reactor stack and four of the six auxiliary buildings...appear complete’. Two support buildings located to the west of the reactor building are still under construction.

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Khan conquers Dubai Boxing superstar Amir ‘King’ Khan and former WBO heavyweight champion Shannon ‘The Cannon’ Briggs were the honoured guests for the official grand opening of Dubai’s most outstanding fitness, boxing and MMA facility - EMD Fitness. The centre of excellence, located in Sunset Mall, is the brainchild of the UAE’s leading professional boxer Eisa Al Dah and was officially opened on Monday 30th December. EMD Fitness offers the very best in training and workout services, and is spread across 15,000 square feet, providing a panoramic glass view of Dubai’s stunning Jumeirah Beach. Al Dah has a great relationship with both Khan and Briggs, and the visit of boxing royalty to the Middle East region offers the chance to help familiarise locals with some of the fight games top names. Khan has enjoyed an illustrious career in the sport having made his mark at just 17 years of age when he captured an Olympic silver medal for Great Britain in 2004, as his country’s sole representative. He has gone on to succeed at the highest levels as a professional having won the WBA lightwelterweight world title against

Andriy Kotelnik in 2009, before unifying the tough 140 pound division with a scintillating knockout performance against Zab Judah to claim the IBF world title. Likewise, Brooklyn native Briggs stamped his mark after winning the WBO heavyweight championship when he stopped the durable Siarhei Liakhovich in the 12th round in 2006. Eisa Al Dah, said: “It’s great to have these two superstars of boxing visit our excellent new facilities. We firmly believe that EMD Fitness is already Dubai’s premier venue for boxing, MMA and general fitness training. “The staff, services and equipment at our disposal is immense and second to none. The fact we are able to attract leading names such as Amir Khan, who I have a tremendous relationship with, goes to show that we have so much to offer. I’m sure Amir and Shannon will be left very impressed with the facilities and our overall philosophy at EMD Fitness.” Amir Khan, speaking before the opening, said: “I’m looking forward to my visit to Dubai for the official opening of EMD Fitness. It’s an area of the world I love. “I have always wanted to try and do my part to help boxing grow in this region because I believe there

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GUEST: Amir Khan was happy to promote the sport he loves in Dubai and hopes the gym will help more people get into boxing and fitness

is so much potential in Dubai and and just help with general fitness. about it. I’m forward to seeing Eisa, the Middle East. Boxing is a great “I can’t wait to see and test the his team and all the fans – it’s going sport which helps to teach facilities at EMD Fitness because I to be a great experience.” discipline, keep people of the street have heard many good things

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‘No Pakistanis allowed’ By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

A French restaurant which had been running in an upperclass area of Islamabad has been temporarily shut down after refusing to serve national citizens and serving unlicensed alcohol. La Maison, run by Frenchman Philippe Lafforgue, opened in October 2013 with the controversial policy which refused entry to Pakistani Muslims. Mr Lafforgue opted to introduce such a policy as he didn’t want to ‘offend any Pakistanis’ who may not have agreed with certain items on the menu. “It’s not a discrimination thing,” he explained. “It’s a culturally sensitive thing. How can I serve pork and booze to Pakistanis without getting into trouble? So I have a rule: no locals getting in. “If I start serving locals, which is obviously profitable, I will have to bribe the police…which I want to avoid.” La Maison’s highly contentious decision has been met strongly by many

CLOSED: La Maison restaurant in Islamabad has been forced to close its doors for the present time after unlicensed alcohol was found to be served on the premises

Restaurant forced to close after refusing service to nationals challengers who insist the decision is illegal and similar to that of the apartheid days when racial segregation was still rife. Yasir Afridi, an assistant superintendent of the Islamabad Police visited the complex and was also refused

service due to his nationality. “We got complaints about this place practicing a colonialstyle ‘Dogs and Indians Not Allowed’ policy in the middle of Islamabad, serving only foreigners,” he said. “How can you live on our soil and treat us like this,” said

Afridi. “No rules allow such behavior. This is not the nineteenth century. “So I personally called in to make a reservation, and was rejected when I said I was a Pakistani,” Afridi added. “The next step was obviously to check the place out. We found over 300 bottles of nonlicensed alcohol and even a casino table.” The police have since closed down the restaurant until further notice for the serving of unlicensed alcohol and charged Lafforgue. However, the French restaurateur remains confident that his eatery, located on the ground floor of his residence, will reopen within a couple of weeks, insisting that nothing illegal is happening at La Maison. “The cops knew I wasn’t around to show my documents, and that’s why they timed the raid to perfection,” he said. “But now I am fighting it. I am also writing a letter to [Prime Minister] Nawaz Sharif, who is both a fan of fine food and for creating a good atmosphere for foreigners to invest in Pakistan. I hope he listens to my case.”

‘Go without me’

A Dutch football club is facing criticism for playing in the United Arab Emirates, despite being told its Israeli defender would not be allowed in the country. Vitesse Arnhem, second in the Dutch league, is in Abu Dhabi for training and matches with two German teams during its mid-season break. The team's spokeswoman Esther Bal says the team was told just one day before the trip that defender Dan Mori could not enter the UAE. Like most Arab countries, the UAE does

not recognize Israel, and its immigration policies stipulate that Israeli citizens will be refused admission. Still, Bal says planning for the trip began about six weeks ago and the team had been assured on the phone repeatedly that the 25-year-old Mori would be allowed to enter because he was an athlete. Bal told CNN, “We're a football club. We want to stay away from politics,” before adding that Mori himself, encouraged Vitesse to go ahead without him, “putting the team's interests first.”

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The women's commission in Kerala is seeking to limit the amount of gold given at weddings to no more than 80 grams to reduce the burden on families and help ease India's trade deficit. Most Indians see gifts of gold, mostly jewellery, from the bride's family to the groom as auspicious for a marriage, helping to ensure financial security. But grooms have been seeking increasing amounts of gold as rising

duties and restrictions on imports have led to a shortage in India, the world's second-largest gold consumer after China. “The tendency among our parents (has become) to sell residential property to buy gold for marriages and go for rented houses,” K.C. Rosakutty, chairperson of the Kerala Women's Commission told Reuters. “This is creating a lot of trouble for families.”

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Bollywood’s Anil Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra are to set out on a three-day-tour to Los Angeles, Tampa Bay and New York, starting 13th January. The news comes from the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) management and the aim of the tour is to create a buzz about the 15th edition of the awards extravaganza. Together the stars plan to make the right noises about the upcoming edition of the IIFA awards, which will happen for the first time in the USA at Tampa Bay, Florida on April 24-26. Both Anil and Priyanka have an international connect. While Anil is popular for his act in the Oscarwinning film “Slumdog Millionaire” and TV show “24”, Priyanka launched her career as a singer with her first single “In my city” in the US. “We are very excited to bring IIFA to Tampa Bay. With the

support of representatives of Visit Tampa, we have been able to conceptualise and actualise an incredible event,” says Priyanka. She added: “There will be music, dance and a whole lot of spice. We're looking forward to giving our fans and new audiences the experience of a lifetime.” Anil, who recently gave Indian television a desi version of the American series “24”, said: “As a friend of IIFA, I am delighted as IIFA makes its debut in the USA through Tampa Bay. “We commit to give our audience an opportunity to witness one of the finest celebrations of

culture and cinema," he added. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay is busy gearing up for the event. “This tour is just the beginning of a very exciting journey. “Our entire region is enthusiastically preparing to welcome tens of thousands of visitors to our destination, and we look forward to serving as great hosts to the biggest and best IIFA awards in history," said Santiago Corrada, president and CEO, Visit Tampa Bay.

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Hi guys, what's been happening since the release of 'Mahi Ve'? What's the response from your fans been like? Ziggy: The response has been phenomenal, it seems everyone has the ‘Mahi Ve’ fever all of a sudden and this was clear as the track got to number one in the iTunes world charts within 20 minutes of its release. Good music builds a good fan base but it’s the fan base itself that builds the artist so we are lucky and humbled to have such a fantastic following. Who wrote the lyrics and who compiled the music for the track? Maz: Lyrics are always a joint venture from both of us as we feel we bounce off each other’s ideas as we write. It’s not always an easy task to put onto paper what you feel inside but with ‘Mahi Ve’ it was different. We knew we had something special on our hands so the inspiration was there. The music was produced by Mr Vee the younger brother of Hunterz who produced one of our biggest hits including ‘Feel It Sohniye’, so it was only right that we got back together to create another Bonafide anthem. How do you feel you stand apart from other artists? Ziggy: We have our own sound and never jump on the bandwagon and try to do what others are doing. Bonafide cannot really be compared to other artist as we do something totally fresh to the scene and always have done. To start with we are a duo (something that’s not very common in our industry), and we both sing/rap/compose/write our own material not only in Punjabi but in English too. This comes across clearly in our music as you always get a fusion, a Bonafide mix that only we can provide. Do you have any 'spoof' moments whilst shooting videos? (what was the funniest thing you guys got up to - ever)

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Maz: Hahaha just the thought of spoof moments and Bonafide videos makes me laugh. All our previous videos have always been about good times and party vibes so it’s a mad laugh from start to finish with people playing pranks on each other. Some of this is caught on camera but its not always suitable for public viewing! One of the funniest times ever was at the ‘Feel It Sohniye’ shoot because we had Hamza (Diary of a Bad Man) on the set and it was very hard to do a single shot without crying out with laughter as he is a very, very funny guy. ‘Mahi Ve’ was a little different; we concentrated on letting the song push the video as appose to using pranks and props. When was the most 'defining' moment of your careers as music artists? Ziggy: Working with the likes of the legend Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has to be one of our best and most

trusted moments and we really can’t wait for all our fans to hear what we have created with him. On the other hand being music artist and in the public eye has given us an opportunity to raise awareness for the less fortunate as charity is a big part of our lives. In 2010, we were able to raise around £100,000 for the flood appeal in Pakistan with the release of our charity single 'Jeevay Pakistan' as we managed to get a major sponsor on board. Apart from that Ziggy’s family run an orphanage in Uganda so we are constantly organising money raising events and ideas. Its moments like this that give us the most satisfaction and it’s because of our music that people take notice! What can we look forward to next? Maz: We have been constantly working on new and exciting material so there is so much more to come from Bonafide. Releasing a

collaboration with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, songs produced by the super talented Bilal Saeed, a collaboration with the lovely Miss Pooja and amazing solo material we have ready to unleash. What comes next you will just have to wait and see… What's the strangest thing anyone has ever said to you? Ziggy: Someone sent me a Facebook message saying they loved me, and asked if they could name their dog after me. Didn’t know if I should laugh or cry. Was it a compliment? I don’t know! What's been the most interesting object given to you by a fan? Ziggy: A hair brush! Seriously a group of girls came up to me in the Trafford Centre and gave me a hair brush. I have a bold head for God

sake! (Laughs) The world's hottest looking car in your opinions? Maz: The 3 wheeler from 'only fools and horses'! What is the master plan from here for Bonafide? Ziggy: This is just the beginning for Bonafide… you haven’t heard anything yet. We are working on some big projects, super collaborations as well as some solo stuff. The next few months will see the release of some big tunes from camp Bonafide, so watch this space. Maz: The overall plan is to create music, but we also like to give something back and will always do charity work whenever we can. We believe that if you can make a difference to someone who is less fortunate than yourself, that is a blessing and you shouldn’t waste the opportunity to help out. If you could dedicate ‘Mahi Ve’ to anyone, who would it be? Ziggy: This song is dedicated to our special and loving fans all over the world. It’s because of our fans we are here today and everything we do is with their love and blessing. Tell us something funny about each other that not many people know? Ziggy: Maz talks to himself, like a full-on conversation sometimes. He tells me he’s thinking of lyrics and talking out loud, but I think he has an imaginary friend to whom he chats to every day. Maz: Ziggy is an absolutely huge fan of Peter Andre. Growing up, his favourite song was Mysterious Girl. I think he’s still got that big poster of Peter Andre in his room. He spends ages on his hair in front of the mirror – I am not sure what that is all about!

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He’s a man on a on a mission, as another taster from the forthcoming album by Roach Killa is unleashed! One of the most talented artists in the music industry, Roach Killa will be going all out to make history in another genre by trying to chart his new release into the UK mainstream charts on the 19th January 2014. Supported by a very healthy campaign, the release of his forthcoming single release, ‘Baby Girl’ has been generating a whirlpool of growing interest in the singers’ diverse talent. The Canadian star currently residing and working in the UK, is very excited about this release as it will be a real test to see how strong his fan base is here in the UK.

Voted by the public at the recent Brit Asia Awards as the ‘Best Urban Asian Artist’ two years running is a major achievement for this very focused and hard working artist. Having clocked up nearly 200,000 legitimate Facebook ‘likes’ and over 21,000 Twitter followers, he is now ready to exploit his current offering ‘Baby Girl’ from the forthcoming album ‘Verified’ which will contain 15 tracks in total. His album showcases the versatility and uniquely different styles of Roach Killaand this single would be his first release into the mainstream by Birmingham-based Wizard Records. It’s anticipated to enter the UK Top 40 Mainstream charts. Watch this space…

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British-born Hindi singer Avina Shah from London, has been making headlines in the UK Asian Music scene since her debut with ‘Tere Bina’, which supported the fight against domestic violence and touched many hearts. Having taken intense voice culture and classical vocal training in India, Avina carries the charm of captivating the crowds with her infectious stage presence and angelic voice. Her speciality is delivering bollywood hits and has performed in various locations within the US, Canada, Europe, Africa and Middle East. Asian Express caught up with Avina before her perfomance at the Asian Express ‘Year End Bash’ on 27th December, Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford. Q. Tell us about what you've been doing over the last year. A. 2013 has certainly been a very hectic year. I released my last single ‘Aao Na’ in August and earlier in the year shot the video for it in a stunning beach called El Matador in Malibu (LA), where many music videos have been shot by some of my favourite artists like Beyonce, Mariah Carey, etc. The live performances have been very busy this year – across the UK, Europe, Thailand and the US. This year I have continued my charity work supporting women’s empowerment and also recently got involved with Sewa Day, which involved spending quality time at a Midlands based care home. Q. What genre of music do you enjoy listening to the most? A. I’ve been exposed to so many different genres of music throughout my life. As a child, I used to listen to all the old classic songs by Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar and Mohammad Rafi – they were always my favourite. Apart from that, I’ve grown up listening to Pop, RnB, Bollywood, Classical music and I’d like to take an element of all these different styles into the music that I release. Q. When did you begin your singing career? A. I actually started out as a dancer before I decided to pursue singing… my first stage performance was when I was only three-years-old! I've been singing professionally since I was 16 and have been able to get lots of experience performing all over the world. Q. Biggest opportunity to date with your singing career? A. I was invited to perform at Manish Malhotra’s first fashion launch in London earlier this year and other events in the presence of high profile personalities such as Shahrukh Khan, Arjun Rampal, Jaya Bachchan, Laxmi Mittal and other dignitaries. The Royal Family of Oman also invited me to sing in a huge openair concert in Muscat, which was such a memorable and exciting moment. Now my most recent performance at a Global Afghan Awards Ceremony in the world’s entertainment capital Las Vegas has certainly made a mark on my singing career! Q. Favourite drink and favourite food A. I certainly am a lover of food and everyone around me tells me I’m a big ‘foody’! Although I love all cuisines across the world, nothing beats a good paneer with naan meal… Indian food will always be my favourite! Favourite drink is a five-a-day fresh juice – it feels good if I know I’m drinking something healthy! Q. Your favourite bollywood hero of all time and also one currently on the scene? A. It’s got to be Aamir Khan – his fame is more understated and I respect him thoroughly for the beautiful films he’s created that have an underlying message behind them – such as ‘Tare Zameen Par’ and ‘3 Idiots’. That’s what makes him a true ‘hero’ in my opinion. Q. Your favourite bollywood heroine of all time and also one currently on the scene? A. No-one beats Madhuri! She has always been my childhood heroine and I can watch her movies over & over again… her beauty and charisma is simply evergreen. Q. Best and worst chat up lines that you've had A. Being an artist, I admit you do hear a large collection of strange pickup lines – some are hilarious! A recent funny one was amidst a conversation where he pointed to the clothes he was wearing ‘Feel my shirt… that’s boyfriend material!’ (it is certainly cheesy but it made me laugh!).

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RELEASE DATE: 20/12/2013 Tamil superstar duo Simbu and Santhanam reunite for more memorable escapades in this energetic comedy romance. Following their collaboration in the critically acclaimed Vanaam (2011), the dynamic duo return to our screens in Valuu. The directorial debut of Vijay Chandar, Vaalu is the funny and uplifting story of a youngster who lives in the railway quarters in Chennai. With Sambu and Santhanam providing excellent comic relief as an unforgettable double act, glamour is added by the radiant Hansika Motwani in the role of the love interest. Fresh from his success in the hit Podaa Podi (2012), Sambu brings effortless star appeal to his leading role with priceless comedy support from Brahmanandam, while S. Thaman's beautiful musical score plays on the heartstrings.

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FILM: Dhoom 3 DIRECTED BY: Vijay Krishna Acharya GENRE: Action, Drama STAR CAST: Abhishek Bachchan, Uday Chopra, Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan plays the bad guy in the third incredible, stunt-filled 'Dhoom' movie. In Chicago, police are baffled by two daring bank robberies. In each case, a message is left in Hindi along with an image of a smiling clown face. No-nonsense cop ACP Jai Dixit (Abhishek Bachchan) and his comedy sidekick Ali Akbar (Uday Chopra) figure that they need to make the clown thief rob again in order to catch him. But devious and resourceful gymnast Sahir (Aamir Khan) is a master

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of disguise and deception. He's also accompanied by sexy acrobat diva Aaliya (Katrina Kaif). Vijay Krishna Acharya, writer of the first two 'Dhoom' films, makes his directorial debut with this eagerly anticipated third instalment. He fills the screen with breathtaking high-speed chases and astonishing stunts. Such was Aamir Khan's commitment to his amazing athletic role that the megastar went on a strict diet for two years and underwent rigorous circus training!

RELEASE DATE: 07/01/2014 FILM: Madha Gaja Raja DIRECTED BY: Sundar C GENRE: Comedy, Thriller STAR CAST: Vishal, Anjali, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Prakash Raj Tamil filmmaking legend Sundar C. returns with a crowd-pleasing masala comedy. Having taken a brief break from directing, the multitalented Tamil returns with a bang with last year's hit 'Kalakalappu'. Now he delivers another of his trademark crowdpleasing family comedies. Versatile Vishal is the male lead, while accomplished actress and model Anjali takes the leading female role. They're joined by Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, who builds upon her award-winning debut in Podaa Podi. The antagonist is Sonu Sood, who's fast becoming the go-to bad boy of Tamil cinema after 'Osthe'. He plays a scheming industrialist who attempts a move into politics both to further his business interests and also to get his hands on the reins of power.

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FILM: Dedh Ishqiya DIRECTED BY: Abhishek Chaubey GENRE: Romance, Thriller STAR CAST: Arshad Warsi, Naseeruddin Shah, Madhuri Dixit

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Khalujaan (Naseeruddin Shah)and Babban (Arshad Warsi), the two romantic thieves are back in Dedh Ishqiya, sequel to the acclaimed and successful Ishqiya with their romantic adventures. And this time love will take

them through the SEVEN STAGES OF LOVE... with the beautiful and dangerous Madhuri Dixit as Begum Para and Huma Qureshi as Munniya.

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FILM: Veeram DIRECTED BY: Sivakumar Jayakumar GENRE: Action, Drama STAR CAST: Ajith Kumar, Tamannaah, Santhanam, Ramesh Khanna

Ajith Kumar and Tamannaah star in a thrilling Tamil action masala movie about the bonds between brothers. Popular, multiple award-winning Indian actor Ajith Kumar plays the eldest of five brothers in this family entertainer. Exploring the affection

between siblings, it's a village-based drama boasting an excellent ensemble supporting cast. Vidharth of 'Mynaa' fame plays one of Ajith's brothers. Also cast as brothers are Munish, who appeared in 'Naanga', and Bala. Himself a keen motor racing driver, Ajith brought on

RELEASE DATE: 09/01/2014 board Suhail Chandhok, brother of former Formula One racer Karun Chandhok, after being impressed by his performance in a short film. Making her comeback to Tamil cinema after a three year sabbatical, Tamannah was selected to play Ajith's love interest.

FILM: Karle Pyaar Karle DIRECTED BY: Rajesh Pandey GENRE: Action, Drama, Romance STAR CAST: Shiv Darshan, Aham Sharma, Tanya RELEASE Malik, Sanjay Sharma Newcomers Shiv Darshan and Hasleen star as two rebels in love in this action-filled Hindi romance. From early childhood, Kabir (Shiv Darshan) and Preet (Hasleen) responded to their unstable environment by playing dangerous games together. But at the age of eight, Kabir went one step too far and faced incarceration in a juvenile home. Seeking to spare him this terrible punishment, his mother decided to leave town. For the next 12 years, the family moved from city to city.

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FILM: Kochadaiiyaan (also in 3D) DIRECTED BY: Soundarya Rajnikanth Ashwin GENRE: Action, Drama STAR CAST: Rajinikanth, Deepika Padukone, R. Sarathkumar, Jackie Shroff Rajinikanth showcases a stunning new avatar as a fierce warrior bent on revenge in India's first performance capture movie. Rana (Rajinikanth) is a mighty, ruthless warrior who returns to his homeland on a very personal mission. He intends to avenge the death of his father Kochadaiiyaan, who was unjustly executed on the orders of the king of Kotaipattinam. But fulfilling

FILM: Jai Ho DIRECTED BY: Sohail Khan GENRE: Action, Drama STAR CAST: Salman Khan, Tabu, Danny Denzongpa, Daisy Shah, Nadira Babbar

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his destiny will take Rana down a treacherous path of love and war, filled with conflicting emotions. First-time director Soundarya Rajnikanth Ashwin directs her own father Rajinikanth in this epic historical spectacle. It's the first Indian film to make use of the photorealistic performance capture technology that James Cameron deployed so effectively on 'Avatar'.

Salman Khan stars as a honest man waging war on corruption and injustice in this explosive Bollywood action-drama. Jai (Salman Khan) is an incorruptible former army officer with a simple philosophy. Each time he helps someone, he requests that they help somebody else, creating an ever-expanding circle of goodwill. But fate leads Jai into conflict with a powerful politician and his nasty family. Unwilling to shy away from a battle, no matter how unequal, our hero takes on

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the violent goons unleashed against him. Realising the terrible consequences this could have for the rest of their family, his sister Geeta persuades Jai to make peace with his enemy. But when this results in humiliation, he loses his composure and launches an all-out, one-man war! Sohail Khan directs his older brother, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, in this adrenaline-pumping remake of the Telugu film 'Stalin'. Music is by Sajid-Wajid, Devi Sri Prasad and Amal Malik.

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Now they're back home and Kabir and Preet are renewing their relationship, with romance added to the volatile mix of crazy dares and fun. Kabir firmly believes that by sticking together they will be safe. However, Preet fears they are ill-fated, and tries to tear herself away. Shiv Darshan, son of veteran Bollywood filmmaker Suneel Darshan, makes his acting debut opposite fellow newcomer Hasleen in this thrilling actionromance.

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SjEaPnT 2014 THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY STARRING: BEN STILLER, KRISTEN WIIG, SEAN PENN, SHIRLEY MACLAINE DIRECTOR: BEN STILLER GENRE: COMEDY, DRAMA Ben Stiller directs and stars in a inspirational fable about a daydreaming everyman who goes on an incredible adventure. Walter Mitty (Ben Stiller) works in the photographic department of the legendary 'Life' magazine, whose iconic covers feed his rich fantasy life. This lonely singleton is attracted to recently separated co-worker Cheryl (Kristen Wiig), but too withdrawn to express his feelings. Now both their jobs are threatened as the magazine

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CERT prepares to cease publication and become a digital product. When Walter loses an image from star photographer Sean O'Connell (Sean Penn) that was to grace the cover of the last issue, he is finally forced to act. Embarking on a breathtaking journey to track down the elusive snapper, Walter learns to live the dream as he travels as far afield as Volcanic Iceland and the Himalayas.

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Keanu Reeves stars in an epic fantasy reworking of the incredible true story of 47 brave samurai who face impossible odds. When evil Lord Kira (Tadanobu Asano) slaughters their master and banishes them, 47 samurai warriors are dispersed across the land. In order to exact revenge and restore honour, their leader Oishi (Hiroyuki Sanada) recognises that they will need the

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help of exiled and enslaved outcast halfbreed Kai (Keanu Reeves). But even with Kai's inspirational heroics, this determined band of rebels are massively outnumbered. As they battle their way across a hostile world, they also face many supernatural foes.

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STARRING: IDRIS ELBA, NAOMIE HARRIS, TONY KGOROGE, RIAAD MOOSA DIRECTOR: JUSTIN CHADWICK GENRE: DRAMA, DOCUMENTARY This epic motion picture spans UK RELE ASE Mandela's 0 3/01/20DATE: extraordinary life, 14 from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected President of South Africa. MANDELA is the thrilling story of an ordinary man who rose to the challenge of his times and triumphed an intimate portrait of the making of a modern icon.

THE RAILWAY MAN STARRING: COLIN FIRTH, NICOLE KIDMAN, STELLAN SKARSGARD, JEREMY IRVINE TBC DIRECTOR: JONATHAN TEPLITZKY CERT GENRE: DRAMA Adapted from the bestselling autobiography by Eric Lomax, 'The Railway Man' tells the story of a British soldier haunted by his experience as a prisoner of war during WWII. Colin Firth takes the

lead as Lt. Eric Lomax, a former prisoner of war scarred by his memories of working on the ThaiBurma Railway (a.k.a. the Death Railway). Many years after the end of the conflict, Lomax is still tortured by these

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traumatic events and under the guidance of his wife - he decides to face up to his Japanese tormentor. 'The Railway Man' also stars Nicole Kidman and Stellan Skarsgard.

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SjEaPnT 2014 LAST VEGAS

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CERT STARRING: MICHAEL DOUGLAS, ROBERT DE NIRO, MORGAN FREEMAN, KEVIN KLINE DIRECTOR: JON TURTELTAUB GENRE: COMEDY Billy (Michael Douglas), Paddy (Robert De Niro), Archie (Morgan Freeman) and Sam (Kevin Kline) have been best friends since childhood. So when Billy, the group's sworn bachelor, finally proposes to his thirty-something (of course) girlfriend, the four head to Las Vegas with a plan to stop acting their age and relive their glory days. However, upon

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Twelve years a slave is based on an incredible true story of one man's fight for survival and freedom. In the pre-Civil War United States. Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty (personified by a malevolent slave owner, portrayed by

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arriving, the four quickly realize that the decades have transformed Sin City and tested their friendship in ways they never imagined. The Rat Pack may have once played the Sands and Cirque du Soleil may now rule the Strip, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s these four who are taking over Vegas.

Michael Fassbender), as well as unexpected kindnesses, Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon's chance meeting with a Canadian UK RELE ASE abolitionist 1 0/01/20DATE: (Brad Pitt) will 14 forever alter his life.

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JACK RYAN: SHADOW TBC RECRUIT CERT STARRING: CHRIS PINE, KEIRA KNIGHTLEY, KEVIN COSTNER DIRECTOR: KENNETH BRANAGH GENRE: ACTION, DRAMA, THRILLER UK RELE AS

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STARRING: LEONARDO DICAPRIO, MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY, JOANNA LUMLEY, JONAH HILL DIRECTOR: MARTIN SCORSESE 18 GENRE: DRAMA, COMEDY CERT Based on a true story, 'The Wolf of Wall Street' lifts the lid on a massive 1990's securities fraud scandal, which was orchestrated by a hard-partying stockbroker. Jordan Belfort appears to have it all: fast cars, luxury yachts and endless

reserves of money earned by ruthlessly swindling investors. But his high-flying lifestyle won't last forever, as FBI agents cotton on to the dodgy dealings at his firm and the dynamic banker looks set to face federal prison.

Based on the CIA analyst created by espionage master Tom Clancy, "Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit" is a blistering action thriller that follows Ryan (Chris Pine, "Star Trek") from his quiet double-life as a veteranturned-Wall Street executive to his all-out initiation as a hunted American agent on the trail of a massive terrorist plot in Moscow. Ryan appears to be just another New York executive to his friends and loved ones, but his enlistment into the CIA secretly goes back years. He was brought in as a brainy Ph.D. who crunches global data - but when Ryan

ferrets out a meticulously planned scheme to collapse the U.S. economy and spark global chaos, he becomes the only man with the skills to stop it. Now, he's gone fully operational, thrust into a world of mounting suspicion, deception and deadly force. Caught between his tight-lipped handler Harper (Academy Awardwinner Kevin Costner), his in-thedark fiancee Cathy (Keira Knightley) and a brilliant Russian oligarch (Kenneth Branagh), Jack must confront a new reality where no one can seem to be trusted, yet the fate of millions rests on his finding the truth.

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY STARRING: MERYL STREEP, JULIA ROBERTS, EWAN MCGREGOR, CHRIS COOPER DIRECTOR: JOHN WELLS GENRE: COMEDY, DRAMA August: Osage County tells the dark, hilarious and deeply touching story of the Weston family. Meryl Streep stars as Violet, the sharptongued matriarch of the Weston's. August begins on the night that Violet's husband of 30 years, Beverly, mysteriously vanishes without a trace. This deep family crisis draws the

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couple's three daughters, including eldest Barbara (Julia Roberts), back to the family home, each returning with husbands and boyfriends in tow to solve the mystery of what happened to their father and to comfort the dysfunctional woman who raised them.

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Infiniti reveals its Q50 Eau Rouge which features dramatic aerodynamic styling By Anush Ansari anush@asianexpress.co.uk

The Q50 Eau Rouge, a high-performance design concept based on Infiniti’s Q50 premium sports saloon, draws inspiration for aerodynamic design from the technical collaboration between Infiniti and four-time Formula One World Champions Infiniti Red Bull Racing. It will have its world premiere at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 13. Major bodywork components have been redesigned with aerodynamics in mind and manufactured carbon fibre, Q50 Eau Rouge is lower and wider – only the roof and door profiles remain unchanged from the production Q50. Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge highlights include

deep and detailed carbon fibre front splitter, rear diffuser and side sill skirts; carbon fibre roof and door mirror casings; 21-inch lightweight forged alloy wheels and a dual-exit exhaust sports system below a large integrated rear spoiler. The Infiniti design team, led by Executive Design Director Alfonso Albaisa, was influenced by the aerodynamic styling approach taken by their colleagues at Infiniti Red Bull Racing. “From our shared passion for performance with Infiniti Red Bull Racing grew a collective desire to produce a vision of what a highperformance Infiniti Q50 could look like,” said Albaisa. “The design has a number of distinctive Formula One inspired touches. In particular, the sculpted front wing assembly and the rear aerodynamic packaging take their cues from the RB9 race car,” added Albaisa.

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Mighty little beast By Rupesh Bhatia info@asianexpress.co.uk

Mercedes-Benz is making a dynamic statement with it new GLA 45 AMG in the strongly growing segment of the compact SUV. In addition to the Mercedes A 45 AMG and CLA 45 AMG, the GLA 45 AMG is the third vehicle with the four-cylinder turbo engine to appeal to a young target group. It stands as the most powerful seriesproduction four-cylinder engine in the world puts 360 hp of power and 450 Newton metres of torque on the road. The new GLA 45 AMG high-performance SUV also shines with regard to emissions and fuel consumption figures. With a fuel consumption of 37.6 mpg (NEDC combined; CO2: 175 g/km) and compliance with EU 6 emissions standards the GLA 45 AMG once more provides proof that at Mercedes-AMG maximum performance does not come at the expense of environmental compatibility. The SUV also holds the pole position with regard to driving dynamics - it accelerates from zero to 62 mph in 4.8 seconds and

First seen in the Cascada convertible, and packing 200PS and 300Nm of torque, the all-new, four cylinder unit allows the 1.6-litre GTC to achieve a top speed of 143mph and 0-60mph time in 7.3 seconds, making it the fastest non-VXR model in the Astra range. Peak power and torque are increased by up to 30 per cent over the previous 1.6-litre turbo model, yet fuel consumption of 51mpg combined and emissions of 154g/km have meant a 13 per cent improvement in efficiency. The new engine brings sector-leading refinement to the Astra GTC range. It is the only unit in its class to feature twin balancer shafts for smooth running, while a host of sound engineering measures have been made for low noise, vibration and harshness (NVH). Vauxhall has also introduced the innovative Intellilink infotainment system to the Astra GTC range. Intuitive and userfriendly, the system features satellite navigation, voice control, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, picture viewer and Gracenote album art, all via its highresolution 7-inch touchscreen display. In addition, the top-of-the-range Navi 950 IntelliLink contains Europe-wide street level mapping with updates easily downloadable via USB. Drivers can also have incoming text messages read out to them, as well as integrating their smartphones’ own voice recognition functions. “We’ve strengthened our Astra GTC offering with a strong and powerful 1.6-litre petrol engine and the cutting-edge Intellilink infotainment system,” said Stuart Harris, Vauxhall’s Head of Carline Brand. “Vauxhall is really throwing down the gauntlet to UK coupe sector rivals with these enhancements to our Astra GTC range.” A new Astra GTC is priced from just £20,995 on-the-road. First deliveries expected in the spring.

The Mercedes GLA 45 AMG making a dynamic statement

reaches a top speed of 155 mph (electronically limited). Mercedes-AMG addresses the basic challenge with regard to the throttle response of a small-capacity turbo engine by using a turbocharger, maximum twin-scroll dethrottling of the exhaust system and an innovative injection strategy. Twin-scroll technology provides for a more spontaneous build-up of charge pressure: utilisation of the exhaust back-pressure, exhaust-gas temperature and exhaust-gas pulse has a positive impact. This results in a faster build-up of torque at low engine speeds. Thanks to the combination of standard-fit performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC allwheel-drive and the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission, the GLA

performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC allwheel drive, the GLA 45 AMG is a true AMG when it comes to driving dynamics."

45 AMG impresses with its equally sporty and efficient drive system concept. Tobias Moers, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-AMG GmbH: "The response to the Concept GLA 45 AMG during the world première at the Los Angeles International Auto Show has reaffirmed our decision to launch this new AMG model. “Currently there is no segment growing faster than that of compact SUVs. For Mercedes-AMG it is therefore a logical step to make a dynamic statement in this segment with the GLA 45 AMG. “Our new high-performance-SUV not only offers the world's most powerful seriesproduction four-cylinder engine, but also impressively low fuel consumption and emissions figures. Not least on account of the

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Citroën has launched a new range of DS3 special editions, obviously targeting the young female market. Citroën say that their DS3 Pink is a fun, fresh and fuchsia take on the award-winning supermini. All DS3 Pink models feature a fuchsia pink roof, door mirrors and wheel centre caps. The striking pink theme continues inside the cabin, with a fuchsia dashboard and a colour coded gear lever knob adding a splash of colour to the interior. DS3 Pink versions are available with ‘Polar White’ or ‘Perla Nera Black’ body colours and feature additional specification above and beyond the existing DStyle and

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Pretty in pink DSport equipment levels. There are four engines to choose from across the two trim levels. Owners of the DS3 DStyle Pink will enjoy 16-inch ‘Ashera’ Black or

White alloy wheels - to match the chosen body colour - as well as a HiFi System upgrade with additional speakers on top of the usual DStyle specification. Meanwhile, the range-

topping DSport Pink boasts 17-inch ‘Bellone’ Black or White alloys, plus the addition of a ‘City Signature’ pack, which includes automatic headlights and wipers, rear parking

sensors, heated and electric folding door mirrors and a front central armrest. DS3 DStyle Pink is available with either a VTi 120 petrol engine or an e-HDi 90 Airdream diesel powerplant that produces just 95g/km of CO2. DS3 DSport Pink is powered either by a punchy and engaging THP 155 petrol or an impressively efficient e-HDi 115 Airdream diesel engine - both are mated with 6-speed manual transmissions. Exclusive to the UK, the eyecatching models are on sale from January 2014, with prices starting from just £15,675.

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In case you’re wondering what this blue beauty is… … it’s the Aston Martin’s Vanquish Volante – a stunning-looking new luxury sports car that brings a thrill to open-top motoring to the super GT class. Releasing early in 2014, it replaces the existing DBS Volante and is packed with some superb not so little fine details. ‘Such as what?’ I hear you call. Well, to begin with, it boasts a new AM11 6.0-litre V12 engine and some blistering performance figures, meaning the 0-62 mph sprint is despatched in just 4.1 seconds while the top speed stands at 183 mph. The car is also the first fully carbon fibre-skinned Volante in the brand’s 100year history, while also being the stiffest Volante body structure yet created by the engineering team at Aston Martin’s global HQ in Warwickshire, not to mention the new car’s triple-skin lightweight fabric roof takes just 14 seconds to fold. The design of Vanquish Volante represents the latest take on Aston Martin’s iconic visual language. Styling cues such as the elegant waist, elongated side strakes and LED rear light blades are derived from the One-77 supercar while

Aston Martin’s open-top motor makes an entry into the super GT class

the folding fabric roof sits beneath a tonneau and decklid that have been aerodynamically tuned for optimum performance. The windscreen, meanwhile, is now full height – a first for Aston Martin – which means that the glass runs up to meet the fabric roof, thereby achieving a particularly clean transition. The 2+2 cabin is elegantly attired in authentic and luxurious materials: full grain Luxmil leather with optional quilting, metal controls and satin chrome trim underscore the car’s well-appointed nature. As practical as it is well-dressed, the Vanquish Volante boasts a boot that’s fully 50% larger than that of the previous DBS Volante. It measures 279 litres – roof up or down. Perhaps one of the most striking interior design elements is the centre stack with refinements providing a more elegant form that is also more intuitive and accessible for both driver and front

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The FA Cup certainly lived up to its billing last weekend as upsets were found up and down the country, including one or two of our Yorkshire sides. Perhaps most notably was the 2-1 victory for League One Sheffield United over Premier League opponent’s Aston Villa. A late Ryan Flynn goal secured the win for the underdogs who will now face top division opponents once more in the fourth round as they come up against either Norwich City or

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Fulham. Nigel Clough’s men had taken an early lead through Jamie Murphy’s deflected strike in the first half, yet when Villa sub, Nicklas Helenius equalized 15 minutes from time it seemed the

dream of a cup run may be slipping away. Yet the brave Blades pressed on and Flynn’s strike nine minutes from time proved to be the winner as the South Yorkshire outfit progressed against the odds

Elsewhere, Championship sleeping giants, Leeds United, were humbled at Rochdale, going down 2-0, in one of the other big upsets of the day whilst Huddersfield narrowly avoided defeat, scoring two late goals to overcome Grimsby Town 3-2. Defeats for Barnsley, 2-1 at home to Coventry City, and Doncaster, 3-2 at home to Stevenage, as well as a disappointing 1-1 draw for Sheffield Wednesday at Macclesfield, were the other results for Yorkshire’s representatives.

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FUTURE: Manningham Cricket Centre caters for children aged between six and 13, helping them progress into club cricket and beyond

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A decade of success has now passed for one of Bradford’s most influential sports development teams which has seen hundreds of participants pass through its doors. Manningham Cricket Centre was established 10 years ago after a host of local clubs decided there was a need for a development programme in the area which would help promote the sport in Bradford amongst the

youth. Set up to cater for the needs of prospering clubs such as Manningham Mills and Girlington, the initiative saw children train at the Manningham Sports Centre, with the top players then selected to train at club level in their respected age groups. Now, only one of the original team’s remain, Great Horton Church CC, yet that does not deter tens of children turning up every week to partake in the two-hour training sessions. Last Sunday marked the official ten-year anniversary

years of Manningham Cricket Centre of a club which has helped professional players such as Usman Arshad, of Durham CCC, launch their career and a special event was held to kick-off this year’s courses. Club secretary, Taj Butt, explained why the club is still an important hub for sport in the community and how it has remained an influential establishment. “We don’t just train children here we help them get into the competitive side of the sport,” he said. “Last weekend’s events show that we are still a largely successful club and Usman

[Arshad] was even due to come down to do a session with the kids but he had to fly to South Africa for a game. Even though it was a bit disappointing it was a great thing for the children to see how far they can go from starting somewhere like here.” He added: “Children of all abilities are welcome to come on down and have a game, and identified individuals will also then have the chance to progress further in ways we have developed over the past 10 years. “Youngsters can be invited to train with Great Horton

Church Cricket Club and then progress as far as they possibly can, whether that is onto district or county level.” A ten week course will officially begin this weekend on Sunday, 12th January, whereby children between six years of age and 13, can attend and train for just £2.50, or £1.50 for Passport to Leisure Card holders. For more information on how to get involved please contact Shiv Krishan on 07889 167 095 and begin a journey into the world of cricket that could end just about anywhere.

Rafael Nadal began his year in perfect fashion with a three-set victory over Frenchman Gael Monfils in the Qatar Open in Doha on Saturday as he warms up for this month's Australian Open. Spain's world number one put down an ominous marker for the year's first grand slam by claiming his 61st career title with a 6-1 6-7(5) 6-2 win over flamboyant Monfils in the desert city. The triumph took Nadal past American Andre Agassi into eighth spot on the all-time list of ATP Tour title winners and helped him extend his lead at the top of the world rankings over Novak Djokovic who opted not to play this week. “Every victory is important and the title today means a lot to me. It is the first time in my career that I am able to start the season with a victory. That's always important,” Nadal said after adding Qatar to his long list of successful venues.

Bangladesh to host Asia Cup

Despite security fears in the country, Bangladesh officials have confirmed that the country will still host next month’s Asia Cricket Cup. Last month the West Indies Under-19s team pulled out of a tour following an explosion near the team's hotel while Sri Lanka Cricket is still awaiting an internal security investigation before committing to their upcoming bi-lateral tour. “As of now, the decision has been made that Bangladesh will retain hosting rights of the Asia Cup,” Bangladesh Cricket Board's acting chief executive Nizamuddin Chowdhury told reporters. “We had a good meeting with ACC board members and they have been convinced that we can host the tournament.”

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Teamwork on the track Force India welcomes latest partnership

DELIGHTED: Force India Chief Formula One side Operating Officer, Otmar Szafnauer, Force India have believes the partnership will enhance the announced a new competitive nature of the constructors technical partnership with Motegi Racing. The new partnership will see the team’s 2014 car fitted with wheels carrying the iconic Motegi Racing brand. Sahara Force India will also benefit from Motegi Racing’s knowledge in wheel technology to help drive forward performance. Otmar Szafnauer, Chief Operating Officer for the F1 side which finished sixth last season, said: “I’m very happy to announce our partnership with Motegi Racing. 2014 is a landmark to lead the way on the track. year for Formula One with so Motegi Racing will hopefully many changes to the regulations help the side succeed with its and in order to be competitive we wheels this year following a have to focus on developing all season of controversy in 2013. areas of the car. Motegi Racing is a Wheel Pros “It gives me great confidence to have the expertise and experience brand which sells products worldwide in more than 20 of Motegi Racing supporting us at countries on four continents and such an important time. Our technical team will be working very through a U.S. Network of more than 10,000 active dealers. It is closely with them to enhance the one of the world's largest suppliers performance of our wheels.” The announcement is the latest of branded custom wheels, performance tyres and related addition to the new-look 2014 Force India team with drivers Nico accessories for cars, SUVs and Hulkenberg and Sergio Perez also light trucks. being snapped up in recent weeks hed Gold in Finland GOLD: The bantamweight fighter clinc performances ar stell two with ntly rece ia and Macedon

World’s top cricket league to leave Indian shores

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The Indian Premier League’s big scoring, fast tempo, controversyridden game certainly has its talking points yet the 2014 campaign could become even more unique if it is moved out of the south Asian nation all together. Reports suggest that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is currently considering hosting the seventh edition of the

BIG-HIT: If India were to lose the IPL from there shores for the 2014 season it would be a big blow for the home crowd

competition in two halves; one in India, and the other abroad, to avoid clashes with the general election. Speaking to the Times of India, a BCCI source revealed the current thought process, explaining: “Keeping the security issue in mind during the elections, IPL may be hosted in two parts — one in India and the other in another country. But it's not yet decided which half will be played in the country. “The final decision will be taken only after the election dates are announced.” The two nations believed to be forerunners as replacement hosts

are South Africa are Sri Lanka yet nothing has been decided to date with any decision likely to be made over the coming months . “We will get to know in another three weeks about which country will host the tournament if some matches are played outside India,” the BCCI source added. If the tournament were to be moved from its base, it would be the second time in the history of the competition that a foreign country has played part-host. In 2009, South Africa became the first country to play such a role as it played host to the second edition of the IPL after the central government in India had refused to provide security during the general elections. The 2014 elections are likely to be held between April and May this year, meaning the dates would clash with IPL fixtures.

‘2014 will be my year’ Leeds boxing ace sets sights high for big year

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“My first fight was against Joe Ham from Scotland and he is someone I know well and have fought a few times before. “I beat him quite comfortably and from then I faced a Hungarian in the semi-final and a French fighter in the final. Both of them turned out to be very one sided and I was able to clinch Gold.” 2014 has the potential to be the

biggest year of the young fighter’s life as the Commonwealth Games land in Glasgow for what is sure to be a memorable 11 days of competition. Squad announcements are set for May and until then it is up to all athletes, including Qais, to prepare for their shot at competing on one of the biggest stages of them all. “It would be amazing to travel to such a prestigious tournament which the world takes notice of with media from all countries attending,” the Leeds hopeful said. “I am feeling confident in build up to the selections and to win Gold

there would be a dream and one which I will hopefully be able to accomplish before pushing on for a place in the Rio 2016 team.” Before the highly-anticipated squad announcements, Qais will endure a host of grueling training camps and tournaments to ensure he is in his prime condition. Despite being one of the youngest members of the GB squad, the Bantamweight competitor has been travelling to destinations across the world for more than five years to compete and train and explained how this lifestyle is sometimes hard to adapt to but one which is ‘more

than worth it’. He explained: “I have a couple of tournaments as far afield as Poland in the upcoming months with my next training camp set to take place in Kazakhstan, a place which I have never actually visited before. “Throughout my life I have been to countries where there are extreme examples of poverty and wealth living side-by-side, with people living in mansions one street on from people in cardboard boxes. “It is something which often comes as a culture shock but it has helped me mature quickly and it has helped me in my life.”

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COUNTDOWN: The Tour de France will arrive in Yorkshire in less than six months for what will be an historic occasion

Whitewash England crumble to 5-0 defeat in Australia

VICTORIOUS: The Australia squad celebrate after regaining the Ashes for the first time since 2007

From the first ball to the last, England were well and truly outplayed. The winter Ashes tour was never going to be easy but few had predicted such a dominant performance from an Australian side who had suffered a one-sided 3-0 defeat on English shores during the summer competition. It was only the third time in the 130 year history of the competition that a side has registered a 5-0 whitewash. Alistair Cook’s men never got out of the blocks from the first innings of the first test and were humbled by a ferocious attack, led by the bowling of the moustache menace, Mitchell Johnson. The fifth test concluded last weekend as the hosts strolled to yet another convincing win, 281 runs ahead of the fumbling lions. England succumbed to 166 all out in their second innings to once again register a miserable score in front of a packed out Sydney Cricket Ground. Two early wickets of Cook (seven) and Ian Bell (16) left the visitors in a familiar position of seemingly chasing an unassailable target with the top order once again leaving it up to others to chase down the score. Michael Carberry top scored with 43 runs, after failing to register any score in the first innings, yet was eventually bowled during a batting collapse which saw four wickets taken in just 11 balls after tea. Carberry was also at the centre of attention after his bat amazingly snapped in half as he attempted to block a Ryan Harris delivery, in a moment which summed up the whole tour for the fragile visitors. Following the dismissal of the Hampshire batsman, Gary Ballance (seven), Jonathan Bairstow (zero) and Scott Borthwick (four) all followed suit. The bowling of Boyd Ranking for a duck finally signaled the end of the innings and the end of the winter series, which in all honesty had been concluded some two tests prior. England now have less than a week to prepare themselves for the next installment of games down under as the 2014 ODI series kicks off this weekend at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Sunday 5th January marked six months to go until the Grand Depart finally arrives on the Headrow in Leeds yet before the race, the annual presentation of the competitors must be done. With the 2014 race already breaking new ground, the biggest-ever Tour de France Team Presentation is set to take centre stage at the new First Direct Arena in Leeds. Following the success of hosting the recent BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards, the arena will play host to the event on Thursday 3rd July 2014, just two days before the Grand Départ takes place in Leeds city centre heralding the start of two Tour stages across Yorkshire and a third in the south. The event will be overseen by Martin Green, the Head of Ceremonies for the London 2012 Olympics, where he led the team who delivered the opening and closing ceremonies. The Tour de France team presentation will see him return to the city where he studied for his master’s degree in theatre studies at Leeds University. The Team Presentation will showcase each team to mark the official arrival of the Tour de France – the world’s largest annual sporting event – of Yorkshire’s Grand Depart where two stages will take place on the 5th and 6th July next year, with a third from Cambridge to London on 7th July. People are now being encouraged to register their interest in buying tickets at www.letouryorkshire.com/teampresentat ion before they go on sale later this year.

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CONFIDENT: Local boxer, Qais Ashfaq, believes 2014 could be the biggest year of his life with the potential of competing in Glasgow this summer at the Commonwealth Games (Image courtesy of Jahanzeb Ahmed)

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At 20 years of age Qais Ashfaq is in the best form of his life and with the Commonwealth games arriving on British shores this summer, the boxing ace has his eyes firmly set on the international stage. The Leeds fighter has been training with the GB boxing setup

since 2011, and was promoted to the podium squad in March last year after a string of impressive performances. Training four times a week in Sheffield, the Yorkshireman headed into the New Year off the back of two Gold-standard performances in Macedonia and Finland and is confident this form will only continue in the New Year. “Victory at the Tammer

tournament, and in Macedonia just a couple of weeks before (at the Gold Gong tournament), were great for me and show that I am in top form,” Qais explained. “I had only been back in the country for a few weeks before setting off for Finland so it was all a bit of a hurry but one which proved very worthwhile.

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