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Chancellor steps down Eight years after accepting the reins of Chancellor at the University of Bradford, Imran Khan has announced he will step down from his position.

DRIVEN Student overcomes brain tumour to land ‘dream job’ Aftab Afzal, 27, gained a distinction for his Masters in Electronic Engineering at the A University of University of Huddersfield graduate Huddersfield and now is on the road to victory has more reasons to after successfully celebrate after landing a obtaining his ‘perfect job’ job with Rolls Royce. with one of the most prestigious engineering Continued on page 8 companies in the world.

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Mum turns into author As children get older their taste buds develop and with that their appetite to experience new foods also grows.

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Burq Off! Almost every theatre production ever produced contains tens of characters, who help the audience understand the play from a variety of viewpoints. BURQ OFF! contains 21 different characters but there is one glaring difference – they are all played by the same woman.

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EMPLOYED: Engineering graduate Aftab Afzal stands proudly after landing the job at Rolls Royce despite battling an illness during his studies

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Bollywood graces

Downing Street Aishwarya joins Samantha Cameron at reception celebrating milestone millionth cleft surgery

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Our very own global Bollywood queen, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, popped in at a Number 10 Downing Street reception last week, showing her dedication to support an international children’s cause. Aishwarya, the goodwill ambassador for the worldwide organisation ‘Smile Train’, which helps children suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate concerns, says she is firmly committed to lending her name to the charity. For the last 15 years, Smile Train has focused on providing the millions of children around the world born with clefts the same opportunities as a child born without a cleft by providing 100 per cent free cleft lip and palate repair surgeries Their collective aim for the charity is to continue training and funding doctors in over 85 countries across the world to bring new smiles and hope for the future for children with such cleft conditions. The reception hosted by the Prime Minister’s wife - Samantha Cameron was in recognition of the charity’s milestone one millionth surgery. Speaking at this very important

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“Working with Smile Train, if I can make a difference in families’ lives, it will certainly make me feel honoured and blessed.” juncture of completing one cleft surgeries, million Aishwarya said: “There are so many of us who lead such blessed lives. “I truly believe it's time to share our blessings. “Working with Smile Train, if I can make a difference in families' lives, it will certainly make me feel honoured and blessed. “There are a lot of children with clefts around the world who so desperately need help, but can’t receive timely care because their families cannot afford this surgery or are illeducated about this condition. It's time we smiled together in our lifetime - healthy and happy!” Also present at the reception was Smile Train’s CEO, Susannah Schaefer. She commented: “The work Smile

DEDICATED: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is dedicated to showing her commitment to the children’s charity and attended a reception hosted by Samantha Cameron at Downing Street

Train does is dependent on donations through corporate fundraisers, partners, donors and independent sponsors, and we are privileged to have some of the people who have supported Smile Train over the years with us today. “Although we have helped more than one million children, there are still millions more with unrepaired clefts in the developing world who need our help. “It is Smile Train’s mission to provide each one of these children with free cleft repair surgery and related treatment so every child can experience the true power of a smile.” Millions of children in developing countries with unrepaired clefts live in shame, but more importantly, have difficulty eating, breathing and speaking.

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ARTWORK: More than 900 pieces of art have been produced on the materials which will be sewn together into one huge canvas measuring two metres by four metres

DRAWINGS: Children from Syria illustrate their idea of ‘home’ with pictures including tanks, blood and war, whilst Bradford pupils depict much happier imagery

Canvas of Cultures Huge piece of art

SEWING: Rabia Qureshi and Merna Khalil have been volunteering to help sew the giant piece of art together in time for its unveiling on 16th June

connects Bradford with Syria By Ashley Grint

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A local sewing club in Bradford have been pushing their sewing machines to the limits this past week, as a huge piece of artwork is arranged to celebrate Refugee Week. Sewing Bradford, an accredited sewing school based in the heart of the city, began working on the near-thousand piece canvas on Wednesday 4th June. The team of volunteers were tasked with creating one giant piece of art out of more than 900 drawings gathered from children in Bradford and over in Syria. The project, which is in conjunction with Bradford based charity Human Relief Foundation and Horton Grange Primary School, will take over fifty hours to complete and has been sewn free of charge by the local business and volunteers. It aims to show the difference between the Syrian idea of ‘What is Home’ compared to that of Bradford’s, by bringing together artwork from Syrian refugee

children and displaying it side-byside with pictures drawn by children in the city. A Marketing and Communications Officer for Human Relief Foundation, travelled to Jordan in March to meet the Syrian children affected by their home country’s civil war and explained how the initiative came about. She said: “In March we travelled to Jordan to take part in humanitarian work. Whilst there we asked the Syrian children to draw their idea of home on a piece of canvas. We were given back pictures of bombs, explosions and tanks. “When we returned to Bradford we asked children here to draw their own idea of home and they painted a very different picture of life in the city. Their homes are colourful and safe. There is not a bomb or a gun in sight. “By bringing together these pictures for refugee week we

hope to raise awareness of just how much Syrian refugees are going through. When child refugees think of home, it tends to be a very different image than we have here.” The artwork combines almost a thousand squares of miniature art drawn by Syrian refugee children and Bradford pupils from primary schools: Horton Grange, Lidget Green and Copthorne. Grange Tech also attended the event, bringing with them five young people who were recently given refugee status in the UK. The children spoke to others about their own experiences of living in their home countries and the differences compared to a life in the UK. The canvas, which will be four metres long and two metres high, will be revealed in the city’s refugee week celebration at Kala Sangam on 16th June. The event begins at 10am and members of the public are invited to attend.

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Volunteer of the Year Huddersﬁeld optometrist picks up top award in national competition

SELFLESS: Kamal Aftab has been volunteering with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association since he was just a little boy and currently helps oversee a number of projects for the group across Yorkshire

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A selfless volunteer from Huddersfield has been commended for his efforts after topping a nationwide poll to be named ‘Volunteer of the Year’. 32-year-old Kamal Aftab, from Almondbury, picked up 45 percent of the total votes in the Guardian Voluntary Sector Network's ‘Volunteer of the Year Award’. His role, as a regional youth leader with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA), has seen him balance his professional and personal life with hours upon hours of voluntary work. Since aged just seven, Kamal says he has been volunteering and helping others and it has always been a passion of his which has continued to thrive throughout his life. His work over the past 12 months has included sending a team of support workers to

Somerset from Yorkshire during the devastating floods, as well as working on numerous fundraising activities from cycle challenges to tree planting. It was Kamal’s friend, and fellow AMYA volunteer, Nadeem Ahmed, who nominated him for the award and the local optometrist says he was ‘incredibly humbled’ and ‘proud’ to be picked as number one in the country. “There were four other nominees in the category and every single one of them deserved to win this award because of their amazing work,” he said. “It was a nice surprise when I heard I’d actually won and I was absolutely delighted and honoured to just be nominated. “To be recognised for all of this work we do is obviously very nice but predominantly we are doing it because we believe in God, we believe God created mankind and therefore it is our duty to serve mankind. “It also helps remove these stereotypes that people have on

our faith. Islam is often portrayed in such a bad way at times and people forget that there are so many good people – it is just that small minority who are getting publicised. “By doing voluntary actions, benefitting all communities, regardless of faith or skin colour, we help remove these negative stereotypes.” Kamal says his role as a voluntary regional youth leader often takes up more of his time than his profession does with events occurring every other day. The award recognised his efforts in helping to better communities across Yorkshire, and even Britain, yet he insists the completion of voluntary work is just as satisfying as individual commendations. “I am very proud to be named the volunteer of the year but there is much more work to do,” he said. “For us the work continues irrespective of these awards and we are constantly just trying to play that small part in helping out as many people as possible.”

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A drive to succeed

Student overcomes brain tumour to land ‘dream job’ Despite having to take a leave from his studies after being diagnosed with a brain tumour, the skilled engineer returned to complete his qualifications and land his dream job. Originally from Oman, Aftab will work at the Birmingham branch of Aero Engine Controls (AEC), part of the Rolls Royce Group, where he will help supply engine control equipment for everything from small auxiliary power units through to the largest turbofan. Speaking about overcoming the challenges which came with his condition, he thanked his family, friends and tutors for their support. “I have now made a full recovery, although I struggled with my speech and had to learn to walk again” he said. “I thought I was going to be out of education for a year but my family and tutors were there to support me all the way.” He added: “If I can do all of this I think anyone can. The support I

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received from my family and tutor's, especially Dr Peter Mather and Dr Violeta Holmes, was amazing throughout my time here at University. The town is so lovely and friendly as are all the people. “I am now planning on staying in the UK as I have found my dream job and am now married to the love of my life and have a son. I couldn't be happier. And I owe this to my family, the University of Huddersfield and the very special tutors who supported me throughout.” Following in the footsteps of his father, who is a civil engineer in Oman, Aftab has always had a real passion for electronics, even fixing his own PlayStation One games console when he was a young boy. Soon after completing his secondary education from the Pakistan School Salalah, in Oman, Aftab applied to the University of Huddersfield’s

ENGINEER: Aftab Afzal stands in front of the RB211 22B, a very successful Trent series of engines made by Rolls Royce, that are used on the Airbus A380 and Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner

engineering degree course. Despite initial reservations about travelling to the UK due to the struggles of getting work experience, he said he quickly settled into his role at the university and even landed a work-placement in his chosen industry. He said: “If you are a non-UK national this can often prove very difficult but with the help of the University's placement scheme within the School of Computing and Engineering, in the third year of my BEng degree I took part in a really successful one year work-placement. “I worked as an industrial engineer for Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems in Peterborough where I got hands on experience in my chosen industry. “This shows just how successful the University is at helping students get into work during and after their studies.” Alongside his ‘hands-on’ experience, Aftab was also able to take advantage of the industry standard electronic engineering equipment and facilities available at the university.

Since starting at Rolls Royce, he has already been involved in certification of Trent XWB EEC which has been installed on Trent XWB Engine for Airbus A350. The Rolls-Royce Trent XWB, specifically designed for operation on the Airbus A350 XWB family, is the most efficient large civil aerospace engine ever produced. Dr Violeta Holmes who supervised Aftab for his Master's degree, praised him for all his achievements. “Gaining a Distinction for his MSc Electronic and Computer Based Systems Design course was such a great achievement given that he had to overcome a serious illness during a part of the course,” she said. “Aftab had the determination and courage to succeed which is inspirational. He is a creative and very capable engineer and so this was recognised by Rolls Royce who have offered him employment.”

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A group of students from a Dewsbury high school swapped the classroom for the boardroom earlier this week as they headed to London to confront their MP’s about issues affecting young people. As part of the ‘My Country, My Vote’ initiative, seven Year 9 students from Westborough High School were invited down to the House of Commons on Monday after succeeding in the regional contest. Tasked with creating campaigns, related to the British Youth Council’s ‘Make Your Mark’ top five issues as voted by young people, Westborough’s ‘Get Up Get Fit’ team decided to challenge cuts to youth services. The group campaigned tirelessly in the school alongside other teams, from December 2013 to April 2014, before a vote was held in-house to determine the winning campaign. Get Up Get Fit were the winners of the final vote and as a result were awarded with a trip to the capital earlier this week. The teenagers were invited to question a local Member of Parliament at the House of Commons, showing their campaign, in this instance, to Mike Wood – MP for Batley and Spen. Gayna Goalby, extended schools co-ordinator at Westborough High School, says she was extremely proud to see the group succeed in their campaign and said they thoroughly deserved the recognition. “The Get Up Get Fit team were really dedicated to their campaign and I really did want to see them win for all the effort they had put in,” she said. “Cllr Darren O’Donovan (Dewsbury West) came in one day to support the teams with their campaigns and helped with tips and a Q and A session which was really good, and we had politics students from Huddersfield University also visit. “The boys did really well and have even been invited to appear on a debate television show soon.” The seven members of the Get Up Get Fit team were: Lohash Lusair- Latif, Husain Aurrangzeb, Hasan Kagzi, Usama Iqbal, Ameer Khan, Mujahid Mamaniat and Aman Raib.

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TEAM: The Westborough High School students set up the ‘Get Up Get Fit’ team which focussed its campaigns around opposition to cuts to youth services, pictured: Lohash Lusair- Latif, Husain Aurrangzeb, Hasan Kagzi, Usama Iqbal, Ameer Khan, Mujahid Mamaniat

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Democrats High school students head to home of British politics

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Imran Khan to walk away from Bradford Uni role

DEPARTING: Imran Khan is leaving his role as chancellor at the University of Bradford, adding that it was an ‘honour’ which he will ‘cherish’

Chancellor steps down Eight years after accepting the reins of Chancellor at the University of Bradford, Imran Khan has announced he will step down from his position. The famed sportsman-turn-politician will leave his role on 30th November after being installed as the fifth chancellor in December 2005, succeeding Baroness Betty Lockwood. Mr Khan’s role at the place of education had been questioned by some in the past, with his political commitments in Pakistan taking up more and more of his time. During his time at the helm, one of the 61-year-old’s first duties was to lay a foundation stone for the university’s new Institute of Cancer Therapeutics (ICT). He has helped forge close links between the ICT and Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in Pakistan which remain today. This partnership has also seen a research student from the hospital in Pakistan completing her PhD in cancer research at Bradford. Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bradford, Professor Brian Cantor, spoke of his gratitude of Mr Khan and thanked him for all his support over the years. He said: “Imran has played a critical and important role for us as Chancellor of the University over an extended period of time. He has been a truly outstanding

ambassador for the University and a wonderful role model for our students. “He has awarded degrees to many students here at Bradford, and has also set up one of the fastest growing colleges in Pakistan, Namal College, where students also receive University of Bradford degrees. “From discussions I have had with Imran, I know he is proud to have served as our Chancellor for the past eight years and is thankful of the support and advice we have given him in setting up Namal College. He looks forward to continuing to work in partnership with the University. “We are extremely grateful for the support that Imran has given the University over the past eight years. I am confident that his support and our strong relationship will continue into the future.” Imran Khan said: “It has been my honour to serve as Chancellor of the University of Bradford. This has been a rewarding and informative experience and one that I will cherish.” A Chancellor acts as a figurehead for the University’s activities and also appeals to, and provides a role model for, the various constituencies the University serves. These include its students and its local, national and international stakeholders. The University will now begin its search for a new Chancellor as it looks ahead to its 50th anniversary in 2016.

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Tour de Postcard

People from Leeds and beyond are being encouraged to jot down the details of their favourite/dream bike ride on the back of a postcard as part of a new exhibition set to open later this month. Included as part of Leeds City Council’s programme of events and activities celebrating the arrival of the Grand Départ on 5th July, those with a passion for cycling will have the chance to share their heavenly bike ride on one of two different postcards produced by local designer Amy Evans of Tiger Tea Design Company. Available from local libraries, leisure centres, Leeds Town Hall and the visitor centre at the city’s train station, the postcards can be posted back by using the freepost address on the back of the card, or by dropping them into one of the collections boxes at the town hall by 20th June 2014. All the postcards will then be collected and a selection displayed together at Leeds Town Hall during the end of June and the beginning of July. Asian

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Dewsbury ‘would-be’ bombers to challenge sentences Six men who had planned to bomb an English Defence League rally in Dewsbury last year are said to be preparing to appeal their prison sentences. The men are appealing on the grounds that they feel they have been handed tougher sentences compared to non-Muslim extremists who commit similar crimes. Jewel Uddin, Omar Mohammed Khan, and Zohaib Ahmed were each ordered to serve 19 years and six months in prison with five years extended licence, whilst Mohammed Hasseen, Anzal Hussain, and Mohammed Saud were handed 18 years and nine months sentences each with five years extended licence. The men, from the West

Midlands, were GUILTY: Anzal Hussain, Mohammed Hasseen, Omar Mohammed Khan, Jewel Uddin, Mohammed Saud travelling to the and Zohaib Ahmed were sentenced to more than 100 years in prison for planning to bomb an EDL rally EDL rally in in Dewsbury last year June 2012 with an array of lawyers will point to similar cases sentence length for those arrested weapons, including shotguns, of non-Muslim extremists such as for terrorism-related offences. swords, a nail bomb and a Ian Forman. He said: “Some Muslims believe partially-assembled pipe bomb yet Forman developed a homethat there is a greater readiness on arrived after the event had made bomb, packed with nails and the part of press, politicians, police happened. They were only ball bearings, following months of and law enforcement officers to stopped on their way back down online research in which he characterise attacks by Muslims as the motorway after the vehicle identified two mosques he 'terrorism' than attacks by farthey were driving in had no described as ‘targets’. He was only right extremists. insurance. handed a 10 year sentence in “This, they say, results in The group are now arguing that prison last month for offences discriminatory sentencing and the terms handed out to them for under the Terrorism Act 2006. cements popular perceptions of planning an act of terror are Lawyers will also refer to a 2011 terrorism, at least in Great Britain, significantly longer than those report by the Independent as crime perpetrated handed out to extremists who are Reviewer of Terrorism overwhelmingly by Muslims.” not Muslim and therefore are Legislation, David Anderson QC, However, a Home Office study challenging the decision. in which he identified a perceived found that that perception was not It is believed that the men’s link between religion and supported by the statistics.

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June 2014 - 2nd Edition QUALIFIED: Mehwish Butt has advanced through to the national finals of the World Skills UK Intermediate Beauty Therapy Category after clinching a silver medal at the regional heats, pictured here with tutor Sinead Somers

A beautiful achievement By Ashley Grint

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A Bradford college student was celebrating earlier this week after she picked up a silver medal in the regional heats of World Skills UK. Level Two Beauty Therapy student, Mehwish Butt, scooped the accolade in the Intermediate Beauty Therapy Category, after beating off stiff competition at Kirklees College. Her credible finish means the passionate beautician also qualified for the national finals of World Skills UK where she will compete against beauty therapy students from across the UK at the NEC Birmingham in November. Commenting on winning Silver in her chosen category, Mehwish modestly remarked: “I didn’t expect to win at all. My tutors had confidence in me and supported and encouraged me all the way. “I’m now really excited about the next stage of the competition.” The competition showcases some of the most talented apprentices, employees and learners, who battle it out in competitions ranging from Forensic Science to Floristry to be named the ‘best in their region’ in their chosen skill.

Taking part in the competition enables competitors to build on their skills, test their knowledge against their peers in industry and showcase their potential to employers. Supportive tutor, Sinead Somers praised Mehwish’s commitment to her learning and said she was thrilled to see her progress into the next round. She said: “Mehwish came to us with quite a lot of Beauty Therapy experience that she’d gained in Pakistan. It was great to have her on the course and see her blossom into an excellent therapist.” Mehwish originally studied Beauty Therapy in Pakistan and came to the UK to advance her skills. Elaborating further Mehwish added: “My tutors have been fantastic and have helped me develop my skills further – I feel I have learnt a lot. “I now have a greater understanding of the theoretical side of Beauty Therapy, as well as the practical and I’m now more aware of Health and Safety.” Last year Bradford College students picked up two gold medals in the World Skills National Finals. A further ten students will be hoping to gain the opportunity of adding their names to that prestigious list once they compete in the regional heats of: Hairdressing, Nail Services, Media Make Up and Advanced Beauty Therapy, later this week.

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New Kirklees Mayor

The annual Mayor-making ceremony on 4th June has seen the installation of the new Mayor of Kirklees. The new Mayor, Cllr Ken Smith, is a longstanding Kirklees councillor with two terms of office - from 1984 to 1992 and then from 1999 until present. His Mayoress will be Cllr Christine Smith. He said: “After 23 years representing the

people of Kirklees I am honoured to become Mayor for the coming year. I know from experience how many people value the input to the hundreds of voluntary organisations which invite the Mayor to their events each year and I look forward to continually meeting people from all over the area.” His chosen charity is Kirkwood Hospice, which he says “is a great resource for all our community and has recently completed wonderful enhancements to its facilities and services.”

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Volunteer this summer

Bradford Council is recruiting a team of 20 volunteers who will greet visitors and provide help for special open days over the summer. Between Wednesday 6th August and Thursday 11th September Bradford’s City Hall is opening its doors to visitors who will be able to see areas of Victorian splendour not normally accessible to the public. The Sneaky Peek tours will operate every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm and on Thursdays from 10am to 12 noon, as part of a long term plan to make the historic building more accessible to citizens of the district. Helpers are needed to greet the visitors as they walk in through the ceremonial staircase off Centenary Square and go on a self-guided tour of the Council Chamber, civic function rooms and Lord Mayor’s parlour.

Try a Triathlon

Bradford Council’s Richard Dunn Sports Centre will host its first triathlon later this month. The event, which will be ideal for first timers and serious athletes alike, will consist of a swim at Richard Dunn Pool, followed by a cycle around the cycle track and a run to Horsfall Stadium and back The triathlon will start with a 400m swim in the pool with swimmers setting off in waves of eight or 12 Following the swim, participants will cycle 10km around the national standard cycle track and then run 5km to Horsfall Stadium, complete one lap of the running tyrack and then head back to RDSC. Participants will be given an electronic chip on the day which will give an overall time and position for the race. To find out more information and to book onto this 29th June event visit www.bradford.gov.uk/triathlon

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‘Life means life’

A family, whose four-old-boy was murdered last year in their family home, have launched an online petition to keep their son’s killer behind bars indefinitely. Anwar Rosser was handed a whole-life jail term in February, for the murder of little Riley Turner in January 2013. Whilst his parents and twin brother slept, Riley was strangled and stabbed to death by Rosser in the family home on Harewood Road, Bracken Bank. Now, after hearing of an appeal put forward by Rosser against his sentence, Riley’s family, alongside Keighley-based ‘Stop the Thieves’ crime group, have launched an online petition to ensure ‘life means life’. The petition on change.org has already gathered more than 5,500 signatures in a fortnight, calling on the Court of Appeal to overturn the ruling which allows the 33-yearold killer a chance to have a full hearing in his grounds of appeal. Dee Edwards is the petition organiser and explained why it was so vital to keep the ‘dangerous man’ in prison. She said: “Anwar Rosser pleaded guilty to the murder, and was branded ‘an exceptionally dangerous man’ who could kill another child, by the sentencing judge, Mr Justice Coulson, sitting at Bradford Crown Court in February this year. “The judge said the murder was a gross breach of trust of Riley’s family, and he told Rosser he ‘must go to prison for life’. Psychiatric reports showed he did not have mental health problems which he had claimed and this was not his first offence. “Riley’s family are distraught at the

Petition launched to keep child-killer behind bars

SENTENCED: Anwar Rosser is currently serving a whole-life sentence yet has now launched an appeal despite pleading guilty to the murder of Riley Turner

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MURDERED: Little Riley Turner was horrifically killed in his family home last year as the rest of his family slept

Court of Appeal decision to grant a full hearing in his bid to overturn his wholelife prison sentence. They have just moved back into the house after 16 months because Riley's twin brother kept asking when they could go home.” She added: “Rosser’s legal team lodged the appeal against the sentence in March and the Appeal Court judge has now ruled that it should progress to a full court hearing which is likely to set a legal precedent about the rights of British courts to impose whole-life tariffs following a European Court ruling.” If you would like to show your support for the family and sign the petition, please visit change.org and search for Riley Turner.

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VOLUNTEERS: The Lord Mayor was joined by more than 50 volunteers despite the downpour of rain making the challenge even harder

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CHALLENGE: The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Cllr Khadim Hussain, abseiled down a hotel in the city for charity last weekend

Volunteers head to the rooftops for fundraising mission By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

The Lord Mayor of Bradford led the way for a group of courageous fundraisers last weekend as he scaled down the towering Jury’s Inn Hotel in the city. Councillor Khadim Hussain, who officially stepped down from his duties as Lord Mayor on Tuesday, took on a daring abseil challenge in one of his final pushes to raise money for his Lord Mayor’s Charity Bradford Disability Sport and Leisure. On Saturday 7th June, he was joined by more than 50 volunteers, including students from Grange Technology College, braving atrocious rainy conditions to complete the tricky challenge. Unfortunately the teddy bear zip wire could not go ahead due to the rain yet it did not stop the group from clambering down the daunting site. The abseil, now in its eleventh year, has

previously raised thousands of pounds for a variety of local charities and although no exact figure has been released yet, this latest event was deemed a success. Speaking before heading down the building, The Lord Mayor was in good spirits adding that he was more than happy to take it on to raise vital funds for his cause. He said: “I am really looking forward to the event, there will be a great view of the City if I dare to open my eyes. “I hope people of all ages will sign up to take part to raise money.” Bradford Disability Sport and Leisure was picked by the Lord Mayor as his charity of choice at the start of his term in office last year, and was inspired by the achievements of his autistic grandson, Mohammad Hudhayfah. The final total raised this year has yet to be revealed, but Coun Hussain said he had succeeded in highlighting the achievements of disabled people.

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Bradford continues to lead the way in production

Bradford has continued to live up to its title as the UNESCO city of film after one of its leading educational establishments launched a host of new short courses and workshops. Bradford-Whistling Woods International (WWI) Film School was set up last year in a partnership agreement which saw Asia’s premier film, communication and media arts institute join forces with the college. Announced earlier this week, new

LAUNCH: The Bradford-WWI Film School set up last year with a host of esteemed guests in attendance and has now launched a selection of new courses and workshops

short courses will now run at the site in film, animation and photography, following on from the launch of the Persistence of Vision exhibition which runs from 5th June to 2nd July at the Bradford-WWI Film School. Over 300 guests including students, staff, industry colleagues and members of the public attended the launch event which showcased work by current Film, Animation and Photography students. “I’m delighted that so many

people joined us to celebrate our first year. Feedback on the student work has been overwhelming,” said Trevor Griffiths, Director of Bradford-WWI Film School. “Industry support for the Film School has been exceptional. We are well on our way to becoming the world class film school we planned to be.” The introduction of short courses and workshops will complement the existing portfolio of Diplomas, Higher National Diplomas and

Degrees offered by Bradford-WWI Film School. The short courses and workshops will run on dates and times to appeal to a wide audience that includes individuals, schools and community groups. “There’s never been a better time to be engaged in film, animation and photography. That’s why we are opening our doors to individuals, schools and groups,” Mr Griffiths added. “We have something to offer film-

makers, animators and photographers of all styles and ability. “The introduction of short courses and workshops will allow beginners, enthusiasts and professionals to acquire and develop new skills and knowledge in a stateof-the-art setting.” In addition to programmed short courses and workshops, BradfordWWI Film School will also offer bespoke training packages to schools and groups.

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PERFORMING: Tabla (a type of drum) artist, Shahbaz Hussain, will be just one of the many Indian performers, appearing at the annual festival

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The all night performance of classical Indian music in Leeds People from all over the UK will be arriving in Leeds City Centre later this month to celebrate the break of dawn on the longest day of the year, at the 2014 South Asian ArtsUK, Summer Solstice festival. Brimming with mystical, musical charm, the allnight concert is the only one of its kind in the UK and is taking place in the heart of Leeds City Centre. For those new to the festival the performance aims to highlight the magical qualities of an oral ancient, music tradition that is rarely performed. Running for its third year, the extravaganza of music encompasses a unique array of internationally acclaimed artists of Indian classical music who will take the audience on a ‘raga’ and a journey from the sunset through to sunrise. The inspiration behind the festival comes from Keranjeet Kaur Virdee, Chief Executive of SAAuk, who established the concert in response to increased artists demands. After the success of previous year’s events, she says she cannot wait for June’s festivities to begin and explained where the event came from. She said: “The idea came to me when I heard musicians talking about the compositions of music

they spend a long time practicing but rarely get chance to perform. “A raga uses a series of musical notes upon which a melody is constructed and is associated with a time, season or emotion. “Rarely do musicians have the opportunity to play late at night and into the early morning, times which evoke the true essence of the music that the unknown composers aim to capture. “This festival gives the artists the chance to showcase their musical abilities to a wide audience.” For regular fans of Indian classical music, the festival presents an outstanding line up of seven internationally renowned musicians; Ustad Harjinderpal Sing, Ramprapanna Bhattacharya, Kousic Sen, Ustad Surjit Singh, Manjit Singh Rasiya, in addition to two artists being flown in especially from India to perform; Awad Pratap Balasaheb and Uday Bhawalkar. The Summer Solstice marks the day with the most hours of daylight and the fewest hours of darkness, falling this year, on Saturday 21st June. If you would like to attend the unique annual event, or just find out more information about the acts performing, visit www.saa-uk.org

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VISIT: Ranbir Singh Rai, President of Bradford’s Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara, visited Buckingham palace last week with his wife, Daljit Kaur Rai

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Bradford Gurdwara president meets the Queen A Bradford shopkeeper says he was He thanked his family and friends for extremely proud to live out a lifelong their support over the years as well as dream after visiting Buckingham Palace members of the Gurdwara. last week. “Without everybody’s support I would Ranbir Singh Rai, of Thornbury, was not have been able to do what I have done recognised for his so I am very outstanding thankful to contribution to the Bradford’s local community residents,” he both as a resident added. and in his role as “I am a very president of a local proud Gurdwara in the Bradfordian and it city. is an honour to Mr Rai, who represent the city attended a garden at Buckingham party after a royal palace.” invite from Her Mr Rai has met Majesty the prime ministers in Queen, alongside the past, as well as his wife, Daljit a host of Kaur Rai, says it politicians yet this was a humbling was the first time experience. he had ever met a “I had a member of the fantastic day and Royal Family. we thoroughly His work in the enjoyed city sees him visit ourselves,” he said. the House of “I shook the hand Commons on a GUESTS: Amongst the array of guests at the garden yearly basis and of the Queen and party were politicians such as Liberal Democrats met so many had only paid his deputy leader, Simon Hughes (pictured) wonderful people last visit to the there. capital a fortnight “When I think about it, it makes me very before receiving the Royal invite. proud of myself to have been invited down Mr Rai is currently serving as president to Buckingham Palace which is an for the city’s Guru Gobind Singh absolutely beautiful place.” Gurdwara for a second term having Mr Rai was recognised for his work in previously held the position for seven the Bradford community of where he has years before leaving the post. been living for the past 35 years.

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Super Sahdia Struggling widow honoured for completing college course to give better life to her children

A Bradford mother-of -two, whose husband tragically passed away four years ago, has been named by one of the city’s top educational establishments as their ‘Rising Star’. Sahdia Ashraf, from Great Horton, decided it was time to do something with her life, after struggling with the loss of her husband, Navid, through Sudden Adult Death Syndrome in February 2010. With two children to raise, the 34year-old decided to take up the option of returning to college to complete a beauty course whilst also balancing the ‘life of a busy mother’. Coursework sessions until 3am and sitting numerous exams were juggled alongside school lunches and play time,

yet even with such a hectic schedule, Sahdia completed her course two months early. Achieving top grades in all her tests, and producing high quality coursework lead to tutor, Emma Morris, putting Sahdia’s name forward for the accolade of ‘Adult Achiever’ at the college’s ‘Rising Stars Awards’. After being named as winner of the overall Adult Achiever award at the presentation evening, the dedicated student says she was shocked and had never expected to clinch the top prize. “I really didn’t think my name would be said when they were giving out the award and I was just shocked,” she said. “I guess it proves hard work does pay off and I am so happy to have

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completed the course because there were times that I was forced to overcome some big difficulties.” Sahdia’s youngest son, six-yearold Rayhan, suffers from Autism and Hypersensitivity. Because of his condition, he often required his mother to pick him up from school early or from the childminder meaning Sahdia would have to leave lessons. She continued: “There were a few occasions where I had to miss a class or leave during one, because Rayhan may have been struggling. “It was hard at times, and I could find myself completing coursework and catching up on lessons at around three in the morning, but I am so glad to have done it now. “If Navid had of been here it SUPPORT: Sahdia’s husband, Navid would obviously have been a lot Ashraf, sadly passed away on 26th easier to deal with the kids and February 2010 from Sudden Adult the hours of work but without Death Syndrome

him it was really hard.” The Bradford mum says she would love to own her own salon one day and would tell anyone thinking about returning to college to give it a go like she did. “It’s definitely one of the most rewarding things I have done,” she said. “After my husband passed away I was just sat at home dealing with Rayhan and Haroon. Both were starting school again in September and I thought they would be fine and it was then that I decided that I wanted to do something with my life. “One day I just applied to Bradford College hoping to clear my head of everything. Two days later I got a letter through saying I’ve got an interview and the lady there said ‘you’ve got in’. “I was absolutely shocked and so happy and would tell anyone thinking about doing a course to give it a go.”

“If Navid had of been here it would obviously have been a lot easier to deal with the kids and the hours of work but without him it was really hard.”

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PEACE: Anti-Britain First leader, Faizal Khan, and organisation member, Waqas Anwar, stand outside their shop in Bradford where they attempt to tackle racist problems in the city

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Meet the team fighting racism A one-of-a-kind group have set up shop in people learn how to get on with each other,” Bradford, quite literally, as they aim to tackle he said. “The Britain First group do not racist and fascist views which threaten to stand for anything that is true. “They attack Islam and Muslims to gather disrupt the city’s diverse communities. The Anti-Britain First group officially a following from some uneducated people launched their site on Harrington Terrace, and then, because they feel they have almost Lidget Green, last month in response to a recruited as many members from that side as they can, they turn their focus elsewhere rise in anti-Islamic hate crimes. The Britain First group, led by Paul like against the Royals. “We are not here to cause any sort of Golding, made national headlines in May trouble. We are just here to after marching into help Britain rid itself of these Bradford’s mosques, handing “We are here to get rid of ideas and unite as one.” over Christian bibles, fascist The shop also sells clothes leaflets and disregarding all the fascist views, all the and other quality goods religious practice, such as racist views and just help which have been donated taking their shoes off upon entering the places of people learn how to get on from local residents, with the funds then used to tackle worship. with each other.” racism once again. Bradford’s newest group, Mr Khan explained: “What setup to challenge such behaviours, is hoping to help unite the city we want to do is get as much stock donated under one banner who are proud to call as possible and sold to the public so we can start raising funds for our fight against themselves ‘Bradfordians’. Faizal Khan, 27, is the leader of the group racism. “I want to post leaflets to every single which has quickly gained a large following house in the country, no matter where they on social media and from local residents. The father-of-three says the site will allow are, tackling racist views and spreading the people to visit and talk about religious and true message of peace.” The store is open, Monday to Sunday, cultural differences whilst also acting as a between 1pm and 5pm. If you would like to fundraising shop. “We are here to get rid of all the fascist learn more about the group, you can visit views, all the racist views and just help their Facebook page at Anti-Britain First.

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DELIGHTED: (L-R) Mentors Luke Sullivan, Craig Booth, Stevie Westerman, Pervinder Rehal, Karen Milner with students from Roundhay School in Leeds

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A school in Leeds has helped a communications service provider find its way into a national accolade shortlist. Thebigword has been shortlisted as a finalist in the inaugural Investors in People Awards ‘Best School and Business Partnership’ category, thanks to its work with Roundhay School in Leeds, through the Ahead Partnership’s ‘Make the Grade’ programme. The Awards, which received more than 500 entries from all over the UK and different sectors, will celebrate the best people management practices amongst Investors in People accredited businesses. Thebigword, a global, technologyenabled language solution provider, employs nearly 500 people based in 12 offices in nine countries, working with more than 12,000 linguists worldwide. As part of its work with Ahead Partnership – Thebigword has been sending volunteer mentors to Roundhay School to help Year 9 and 10 children fulfil their potential and raise awareness of opportunities and future choices. Mentors have assisted pupils with interview skills, and have held careers talks at Roundhay School. Students have also been encouraged to consider careers in languages. Karen Milner, HR Director for Thebigword, said: “This is the first year of

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the three-year programme we’ve signed up to with the school, and we hope it continues well beyond that because it has been so successful and rewarding. “Activities like these really bind our staff to thebigword because we demonstrate investment in them and give them the paid time-off work that enables them to give something back to the communities they grew up in.” The Best School and Business Partnership category recognises best practice and innovation in establishing a strong partnership between a school and employer, and a strong creative approach which brings tangible benefits to both parties. Paul Devoy, Head of Investors in People, said: “We have been overwhelmed by the number and calibre of entries received for the inaugural Investors in People Awards. “It’s fantastic to see so many organisations nominated, demonstrating great people management practice and a commitment to staff development. thebigword and Roundhay School should be extremely proud.” Investors in People is the UK's leading accreditation for business improvement through people management, and provides a wealth of resources for businesses to innovate, improve and grow, with a focus on good people making great business. Winners of the Investors in People Awards will be announced at a ceremony to be held on 23rd June at London’s Landmark Hotel.

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Phone fraudsters ordered to pay back RING LEADER: Dilawar Ravjani (34), was jailed for 17 years – the longest sentence ever given to an individual in the UK for this type of fraud

RIGHT HAND MAN: Tamraz Riaz, from Wakefield was Rajvani’s main man and was sentenced to 13 years

WANTED: Zafar Chishti fled prior to his trial and is sentenced to 11 years

£35million Four men have been ordered to repay £35 million or face more time in prison after being jailed for a total of 50 years for their part in an attempted £176 million VAT fraud. They were part of a 15-strong gang, which claimed to have sold more than four million mobile phones but were caught after an investigation revealed many of the phones were fictitious. Investigators reviewed VAT repayment claims submitted by companies linked to the conspiracy and stopped £67 million being paid to them. Dilawar Ravjani, from Middlesex, was jailed for 17 years for his part in a leading a 15-strong criminal gang. He was ordered to repay £30,005,794 immediately or serve a further 10 years in prison. The gang also included Tamraz Riaz, from Wakefield, who was sentenced to 13 years and was ordered to repay £200,435 within four months or serve a further two and a half years in prison. Riaz was a family friend of the

Ravjanis and Dilawar Ravjani’s righthand man. He was manager of the Ravjani companies, a phone trader, and ran car sales businesses in Stanmore and Wakefield, Prestige Cars and Crystal Cars Ltd. He laundered the proceeds of the fraud through Crystal Cars Ltd. Rajesh Gathani, from Middlesex, who was sentenced to eight years and was ordered to pay £56,084 within three months or serve a further 18 months in prison. Zafar Chishti, from Watford, who was sentenced to 11 years. Chishti who fled prior to his trial and is still on the run and was ordered to repay £5 million with immediate effect or receive a further seven year prison sentence. Chishti is featured on HMRC's “Most Wanted” list of tax fugitives. The gang claimed to have sold mobile phones worth around £1.7 billion, but in many cases the phones did not exist – including 250,000 handsets which hadn’t

even been launched in the UK. They also faked 5,700 business documents in an attempt to make their trade seem legitimate. Robert Alder, Assistant Director, Criminal Investigation, HMRC, said: “This major investigation uncovered the severe abuse of our tax system by a ruthless criminal gang who made a huge profit from the fraud. “They have already lost their freedom and now their illegal wealth will be taken away as well. These confiscation orders will rid these criminals of all their illicit gains so they can be reclaimed for public finances.” A corrupt freight forwarding company also provided false paperwork for the alleged transportation of the phones and then claimed an additional VAT repayment. Eleven other gang members were sentenced to a total of 21 years and confiscation proceedings are now underway to reclaim their criminal profits.

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Kirklees student’s whip up some sweet surprises

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Judges from a major food service company were served up a real treat last month when they held a gluten free confectionery competition for catering students at Kirklees College. Total Food Service (TFS) in Dalton asked students on the Level 3 Diploma in Patisserie and Confectionery to produce a pastry or dessert suitable for coeliacs (no gluten). All entrants were graded on

WINNERS: Azra Hussain and Emily Colbeck were named winners of the confectionery competition which required them to make a treat suitable for coeliacs, pictured with Sue Howarth, Simon Howarth and Teresa Whyte from Total Food Service and Kirklees College tutor Gary Schofield

presentation, taste, texture and commercial value, and despite an extremely high quality of produce across the board, only two winners could be selected. Students, Azra Hussain, from Paddock, and Emily Colbeck, from Crossland Moor, were the skilled two whose tempting desserts wowed the judges. Azra created gluten free samosas, whilst her fellow academic whipped up a white

chocolate and raspberry iced muffin. Teresa Whyte, Company Sales Manager at Total Food Service, said the standard across all the entries was ‘amazing’ and congratulated the two final winners. She said: “You have to be careful to ensure you get the taste right when it comes to gluten free but Emily’s muffin was so light in texture and taste you could not tell it was gluten free.

“I’ve not come across a gluten free samosa before so that has huge commercial value, but again the texture was amazing. The crispiness of the pastry Azra produced was just right.” Azra said she had looked at making gluten free samosas because she had some friends who were coeliac and therefore really connected with the task. “I wasn’t sure what flour to use but settled for gram flour in the

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Police target domestic violence during World Cup Domestic violence offenders have been advised to seek help to change or risk paying the penalty as Police work to protect victims during this summer's World Cup. West Yorkshire Police and partner agencies have promised to protect victims by WARNING: West Yorkshire focussing on those Police Assistant Chief who abuse their Constable, Geoff Dodd, says partners and any violence will be met with families during the ‘full force of the law’ Brazil 2014. Assistant Chief Constable Geoff Dodd of West Yorkshire Police said: “Offenders should be in no doubt that police and partners are determined to do everything possible to protect victims of domestic violence. “During Euro 2012, while offences were lower than in the 2010 football World Cup we still saw spikes in reported incidents on match days. “Inflamed passions and excess alcohol on a match day is no excuse for aggressive or violent behaviour. This is simply not acceptable and any violence will be met by the full force of the law.” England's first game is scheduled to take place late in the evening of Saturday June 14 and in the build-up to the game, officers will be visiting known offenders and warning them about the consequences of aggressive or violent behaviour.

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INTRUDER Police search for thief who targeted ‘vulnerable’ residents

Police have issued an Efit of a man they would like to speak to following a bogusofficial burglary in Horbury last week. The Ossett Neighbourhood Policing Team would like to speak to anyone who recognises the man pictured following a burglary at a Whitehall Court in Horbury at about 5pm on Wednesday 4th June. It took place after the victims, an 81-year-old woman and an 87-year-old man, noticed a shadow by the front door of their flat and, on checking, found a man had entered their home. He did not introduce himself but asked them to go in the kitchen with him and run their taps to test them. While they did so he left the kitchen, came back briefly, and then left again after telling them to once again run the water. After a few moments the couple turned the taps off and later discovered the male, who by this stage had left the property, had stolen

a quantity of cash from their bedroom. He was described as Asian, 5ft 6in tall, wearing a blue anorak type jacket, with blue and white stripes on the inside, with a hood and full sleeves. He also had dark hair, a half beard and glasses. PC Sarah Young of the Ossett NPT, said: “We are investigating this incident and would like to speak to anyone who can identify the man pictured who has preyed on two vulnerable residents. “I would remind householders that you are not under obligation to let anyone into your home and if anyone does say or intimate, as in this case, that they are from an organisation or are on official business then you should ask for ID and a contact number to check they are who they say they are. “Anyone who has information or can help identify this man should contact myself at the Ossett NPT on 101.”

SEARCH: Do you know this man? Police have issued the Efit in an attempt to find a thief who posed as a bogus-official after breaking into an elderly couple’s home

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SCRUTINISED: IPCC Chair Dame Anne Owers comments on the findings of the report, which addresses the handling of police race discrimination complaints

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Serious An Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) review has found significant failings in the way West Yorkshire, along with two other large metropolitan police forces, handle complaints of discrimination. The findings embarrassingly show that generally complaints of discrimination made by members of the

public, are poorly handled right from the beginning through to the end. The IPCC examined 202 completed cases to determine how West Yorkshire, West Midlands and Greater Manchester police forces deal with allegations in relation to any kind of discrimination including race, disability and age. Three-quarters were race

allegations. Of 170 complaints from the public alleging discrimination only 94 were investigated and of those no discrimination allegations were upheld – yet overall the three forces uphold between 11 and 13 per cent of complaint allegations from the public. By contrast, over half of the 32 investigations into

“While we welcome the fact that officers are prepared to report and challenge their colleagues when it comes to discriminatory behaviour, allegations made by members of the public need to be handled equally seriously and dealt with effectively.”

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failings discrimination allegations raised by the police themselves were upheld. The report found that there was insufficient training in diversity, and that this both results in complaints and means that they are not well handled. Traditionally, complaints are dealt with by local officers, not specialist professional standards departments, and the quality of complaint handling at local level is clearly worse. The report accentuates that a significant amount of training and support is needed to provide information, influence training and standards, and monitor outcomes. IPCC Chair Dame Anne Owers said: “Our findings are stark. “It is vital that police forces deal effectively with allegations of discrimination. “For particular sections of the community, likely to be more distrustful of the police, or more vulnerable - or both, they are litmus test of confidence in

policing as a whole and of the police’s understanding of the communities they serve. “While we welcome the fact that officers are prepared to report and challenge their colleagues when it comes to discriminatory behaviour, allegations made by members of the public need to be handled equally seriously and dealt with effectively.” The report makes a series of recommendations for improving the quality of investigations into discrimination allegations, on training for both frontline and complaint-handling police personnel, and on ensuring meaningful contact with complainants. As well as reviewing case files, the IPCC will use the study to inform a review of its own guidance to all police forces in England and Wales on dealing with allegations of discriminatory behaviour later this year.

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Commission find inadequacies in West Yorkshire force handling complaints of discrimination

Other findings from the report 8 out of 10 cases were not properly assessed, failing to take into account the gravity of the complaint and/or the officer’s previous disciplinary record; In 42% of cases, local resolution was being inappropriately used in cases that needed to be investigated because if substantiated they might have led to misconduct or criminal proceedings; 60% of local resolutions and 44% of investigations did not meet basic standards, and this rose to two-thirds and a half in cases that were handled at local level, rather than by professional standards departments; In nearly a fifth of cases, complainants were not directly contacted, and around two-thirds of eventual decisions were poorly communicated to complainants; In a quarter of investigations, findings were not based on evidence and in general the balance of probabilities was not properly applied.

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s part of our commitment to working in our community, we have a partnership with Crawshaw School in Pudsey through the Make the Grade Scheme. For the last 18 months we have held a series of events with them from careers shows, interview practice days and even a mock trial while the students played all the roles in a trial held at the old Pudsey Magistrates Court. In May we held a Dragons’ Den event with the school’s GCSE Business Studies students. Four teams had each prepared their marketing plans for their fictional new law firm and had to pitch their plans to a team of Dragons consisting of Nigel Beck and Andrew Cumming of Pudsey Legal together with Marie Nicholl, relationship director at Nat West commercial, Darren Gower, Marketing Director at Eclipse Legal Systems and Councillor Mick Coulson. Having seen the written plans before the presentation we were expecting the standard to be high and, once again, the students delivered!

EDUCATION: As part of Pudsey Legal’s partnership with the local Crawshaw’s School, a special Dragons Den-style event was held last month

The teams gave their 10 minute presentations and were then grilled by the Dragon’s. Try as we

might, we could not trip them up. Each question we posed was confidently dealt with by every

single member of the teams – even the trick ones! In the end, there had to be a

winner and this was the team who came up with the concept of Bradley and Co. However all the dragons were full of praise for the enthusiastic way the students threw themselves into this challenge. The quality of work they produced (much of it in their own time) was fantastic to see. All the teams received their Pudsey Legal goodie bag and school points with the winning team also each receiving a £25 book voucher. Andrew said, “It is great to see how the students can put what they are learning in the classroom into a practical setting. “This process challenged them in new ways, yet the quality of their work actually made our task as Dragons’ extremely difficult – all credit to them. “The Make the Grade scheme is a fantastic way to help the students bridge the gap between school and the workplace and I would urge all local businesses to see what benefits the scheme can offer, not just the schools in their community, but also their business through staff engagement and motivation.”

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mployers can protect their business from ex-employees by including restrictive covenants within their contracts of employment. Such covenants have to be very carefully drafted for them to be enforceable because for an employer to be able to rely on a restrictive covenant, the covenant cannot go any further than what is reasonable to protect the employer’s legitimate business interest. The covenant would usually have to be limited in its duration, scope and the geographical area which it covered. Even if the restrictive covenant is clear, it may still be struck out if the Court is of the view that the restriction is too onerous. It has usually been the case that, where possible, the Court would simply strike out an offending clause to make the

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covenant more reasonable rather than rewrite the wording. This has meant that employers have been unable to enforce badly drafted restrictive covenants to protect their business interests when a key employee has left. However, the recently reported case of Prophet Plc –v- Huggett is a surprising exception to this rule. Mr Huggett was the UK Sales Manager for Prophet Plc, a software developer for the fresh produce industry. He resigned to join K3 Business Solutions Limited, one of Prophet’s direct competitors. Prophet sought an Injunction to prevent Mr Huggett from starting work with K3 on the basis that his employment contract contained a “non-compete” covenant preventing him from selling any products which he was involved with during his employment with Prophet for a period of twelve months following the termination of his employment with them. The High Court found that there had been an error in the drafting of that covenant in that if read literally, it was ineffective to protect Prophet because none of its competitors would actually sell Prophet’s products and those were the only products which Mr Huggett would have been involved with during his employment with Prophet. However and very surprisingly, the Court found that the intention behind the covenant had clearly

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been to prevent Mr Huggett from selling products similar to those of Prophet and to make the covenant effective it added the words “or similar thereto” to the restrictive covenant. The Court found that the covenant as re-drafted was enforceable and therefore granted Prophet the Injunction it was seeking. While it is common for Court to delete unenforceable parts of a covenant, this decision is highly unusual in that the Court added words to make it commercially effective and enforceable. However, it should be noted that in this case the Judge found Mr Huggett to be a “thoroughly unreliable witness” and this appears to have influenced his decision. Had Mr Huggett been a more credible witness then Prophet could well have found that they were unable to enforce the restrictive covenants in Mr Huggett’s employment contract. This case demonstrates the wide discretion which the Courts have when considering the enforceability of restrictive covenants. However, this is a highly unusual case and is contrary to the usual principle that the Court will not rewrite the contract for the parties. It is unlikely that this case represents a fundamental change in the approach by the Court and employers should continue to ensure that the restrictions contained in employment contracts are properly drafted and if employees change roles or are promoted those restrictions are updated accordingly. We at Blacks deal with the drafting of employment contracts, to include restrictive covenants, and any disputes arising therefrom.

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Employment on the rise New developments in Leeds have helped more than 1,200 local residents into jobs in just over a year. A string of major projects currently in the pipeline across the city could also create almost 14,000 more new employment opportunities. Figures from Leeds City Council show that between September 2012 and January 2014, 1,230 people secured new jobs and 57 young people

joined apprenticeships as part of developments around the city. The jobs were secured by local people as part of obligations set out either in council contracts or Section 106 agreements with the developers during the planning process. Major projects included the first direct arena, which saw 80 local residents secure construction jobs along with apprenticeships and work experience given to young people on site.

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Getting the nation working India's new government will use public and private investment to create jobs for the millions who enter the workforce every year and will make containing inflation its top priority, President Pranab Mukherjee told parliament on Monday. Outlining Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic plan following his landslide election victory last month, Mukherjee said the government would introduce a general sales tax, encourage foreign investment and speed up

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approvals for major business projects. It would also tackle bottlenecks that have caused food prices to rise more quickly in India than in any other major economy. Although Asia's thirdlargest economy is in its longest slump for a quarter-century, consumer inflation has been stuck at an average of nearly 10 percent for the past two years and was one of the main issues that brought Modi to the helm of the world's largest democracy.

Temperatures soar as India’s power industry struggles to cope

Residents in Delhi are being warned that more power cuts are likely amid scorching summer heat, the power minister said on Tuesday. North India has endured a heat wave in the last week, with temperatures in some parts of Delhi reaching a 62-year high. The surge in demand for electricity from residents cranking up their air conditioning, and damage to power lines during a recent storm, has overwhelmed the grid, sparking outages across North India and forcing Delhi to introduce emergency power-saving measures. Dilapidated power grids are simply unable to cope with the extra electricity needed to meet demand. Piyush Goyal, minister of state for power, coal, and new and renewable energy, said ‘inadequate’ transmission lines meant Delhi could absorb 400 megawatts of power on top of its

existing 5,300 MW, falling short of current peak demand of 5,800 MW. “Clearly the power grid as it stands today is outdated, needs augmentation and modernisation and may repeatedly have outages and tripping problems,” he told a press conference after meeting with local power officials. Three weeks after winning a national election on pledges to boost the economy and improve basic services, Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces a big challenge meeting

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MURDERED: Rania Alayed’s body has never been found after her husband, Ahmed al-Khatib, murdered her in June 2013

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Missing Mum’s murderer sentenced after ‘honour killing’ A man, who lured his wife to her death before wearing her clothing to convince family and friends she was still alive, has been jailed for a minimum of 20 years. Ahmed al-Khatib put on his wife’s jeans and headscarf and then carried her corpse in a suitcase less than a hour after she dropped their children off at his brother's flat in Salford, Greater Manchester, on 7th June last year. The body of Rania Alayed, 25, was then driven to the North Yorkshire area where it was buried. Police have yet to find the body of the Syrian-born motherof-three despite numerous searches. Khatib, 35, was on Wednesday convicted by a jury of her murder and sentenced to life. He admitted killing her but he claimed he pushed her to the floor and she banged her head after she appeared to him in the form of an evil spirit. Manchester crown court heard the marriage was ‘marred by

violence’ and that Alayed, originally from the Middlesbrough area, left him after years of serious domestic violence. She feared for her life and had sought help from the Citizens Advice Bureau, the police and eventually a solicitor which angered her husband's family. The defendant's brother Muhaned al-Khatib, 38, said he was not present at the time that any violence was used against Alayed in his flat in Arthur Millwood Court and did not bear any responsibility for her murder. He was cleared by the jury of that charge. Both he and Ahmed Al-Khatib, of Gorton, had pleaded guilty to intending to pervert the course of justice by transporting and concealing the body of Alayed. A third brother, Hussain alKhatib, 34, also of Gorton, was found guilty by the jury of intending to pervert the course of justice. Muhaned al-Khatib was jailed

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A gambler in England has placed what bookmakers say is one of the world's biggest ever political bets, wagering £400,000 that Scots will reject independence in a referendum in September. The middle-aged man, who has not been named, spoke with an English accent as he placed the bet in the prosperous southern county of Surrey near London at odds of 1/4 on, meaning he will

make £100,000 if he wins, said bookmakers William Hill. “As far as we can ascertain this is the biggest political bet ever struck,” said Graham Sharpe, media projects director at William Hill. The bet is twice the £200,000, also put on a "no" vote, staked by a Scottish man earlier in the independence campaign. By way of comparison, a customer similarly gambled

£200,000 on David Cameron, the current prime minister, winning the leadership of his Conservative Party in 2005. Scots will vote in a referendum on 18th Sept on whether to leave the United Kingdom. Polls currently suggest roughly 40 percent of Scots will vote against independence and 30 per cent will vote for, but many voters remain undecided.

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Fundamentalist literature Books promoting stoning found at English school

An Islamic primary school in Luton has been slammed by the education watchdog after books were found at the site which promoted stoning, lashing and execution. During their most recent visit to Olive Tree Primary School, Ofsted officials deemed the school to be ‘inadequate’ after finding library books containing fundamentalist views which ‘had no place in British society’. The review, carried out by Ofsted officials, was cancelled half way through after parents complained that their children had been asked about homosexuality, yet the regulatory body insisted that they had already gathered enough evidence to produce a full report. Inspectors wrote that pupils' “contact with different cultures, faiths and traditions is too limited to promote tolerance and respect for the views, lifestyles and customs of other people.”

However, Mr Farasat Latif, chairman of governors, said he rejected the findings and said his school does have literature from different faiths. He said: “Ofsted came into the school looking for problems of extremism and intolerance and didn't find any. “They carried out a half-baked inspection, which they abandoned half-way through. “We are the victims of the extreme politics of Michael Gove whose ignorance of Islam is matched by his hostility. Many Muslims will feel alienated and victims of state Islamaphobia. “We are a small school with 65 children and got 100 per cent on our SATS last year. We are involved with charities, like Dr Barnados which is not a Muslim charity. “We have a large number of books about different faiths, which inspectors failed to notice,

BANNED: Books which contained fundamentalist views were found at Olive Tree Primary School during an Ofsted inspection in May

including The Diary of Ann Frank.” He added that the school would consider taking legal action against the report and were waiting to hear if they would be put into special

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GRAFFITI: Vandals sprayed the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Leicester in protest against Operation Blue Star which took place in India in 1984

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VANDALISED Iconic statue defaced A landmark statue of Mahatma Gandhi in the UK has been vandalised in the city of Leicester apparently in protest against the 1984 Operation Blue Star military raid on the Golden Temple. Graffiti saying ‘Never forget 84’ and ‘We want justice #84’ were sprayed on the base of the statue in Leicester's famous Golden Mile of Indian-origin restaurants and shops. It is believed that the messages are in reference to Operation Blue Star in June, 1984, when the Golden Temple in Amritsar was raided by the Indian Army to flush out Sikh extremists holed up inside. Police are investigating the case after the vandalism was reported on Saturday. Sikhs from Leicester and around the UK on Sunday marched through London to mark the 30th anniversary of the siege. Reacting to the incident, Leicester East MP Keith Vaz said damaging the Gandhi statue was ‘foolish’. “To think that somebody has

felt it necessary, either an individual or a group of people, to vandalise in this foolish and idiotic way, such an important part of the heritage of India, as well as the heritage of Leicester, I think is a disgrace,” he said. Operation Blue Star saw a reported 400 people killed, including 87 soldiers yet Sikh groups have argued that the figure is a misrepresentation and that thousands actually died in the conflict. Just over four months after the attack, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who gave the go ahead for the attack, was killed by her Sikh bodyguards in revenge. Despite similar names, Mahatma Gandhi was not in any way related to the assassinated former leader. Leicester City Council workers removed graffiti from the plinth of the bronze monument the following day. Leicestershire Police is treating the incident as criminal damage and has appealed for anyone with information about the incident to contact them.

Britain will host Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in London next week for an annual summit, Prime Minister David Cameron's office said on Tuesday, two months after a human rights row between the two nation’s derailed talks. Li will meet with Cameron at his London residence on 17th June, a reciprocal visit following the British leader's trip to China last year, Cameron's spokesman said. “The prime minister will meet with Premier Li and their discussion will cover a wide range of bilateral issues, including trade, investment and commercial opportunities and the energy and cultural side,” Cameron's spokesman said. China's foreign ministry said Li would also meet Britain's Queen Elizabeth and would head to Greece on his June trip to Europe. Cameron met Premier Li in December when the largest-ever British mission of its kind went to China to patch up relations between the world's sixth- and secondlargest economies. A rift over Britain's stance towards Tibet and the Dalai Lama, Tibet's spiritual leader, prompted London to cancel a planned trip by Cameron in 2012 after Beijing said its leaders would not be free to meet him.

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ARRESTED: Altaf Hussain, exiled leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement was initially detained by police on suspicion of money laundering

Less than one week after one of Pakistan’s best known politicians was detained by police on suspicion of money laundering, the controversial character was released on bail pending further inquiries. 60-year-old Altaf Hussain, the exiled leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), the most powerful political party in the Karachi state of Pakistan, was arrested on Tuesday by police from his London home. Just four days later, he was released on police-imposed bail and must return to their custody next month for renewed questioning. Speaking to supporters in Pakistan via a streamed speech online, Hussain declared his innocence, saying: “I respect British laws and the judicial system. My lawyers are studying my case in accordance with the British laws. “Truth will prevail by the grace of Allah.” Hussain’s arrest had caused widespread business disruption and sporadic violence in his movement's power base in Karachi. His hold on Pakistan’s biggest city is so strong that he is capable of shutting down entire neighbourhoods of the area of 18million. London's Metropolitan Police say they are investigating the source of approximately £400,000 seized last year during searches of London properties linked to Hussain's party, including his

own home. Following his arrest, Hussain spent three days in custody at a hospital receiving previously scheduled medical treatment, including an angiogram for suspected cardiovascular problems, his party said. Police finally questioned him on Friday. Hussain's party frequently has been accused of threatening and killing political opponents. His party denies this, even though Hussain himself has repeatedly targeted opponents and journalists with threats that they could end up in ‘body bags’. In a London-issued statement, his party appealed to followers in Pakistan to remain calm. It described the ongoing police investigation as ‘completely normal behaviour in a democratic country’.

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US President Barack Obama has given his resounding vote in favour of Scotland remaining within the United Kingdom. At a joint press conference during the G7 summit in Brussels with British Prime Minister David Cameron, Obama said the UK had been "an extraordinary partner" and that, as a foreigner, it seems to have worked well as unit. Obama told reporters: “There is a referendum process in place and it is up to the people of Scotland. “The United Kingdom has been an extraordinary partner to us. From the outside at least, it looks like things have worked pretty well. And we obviously have a deep interest in making sure that one of the closest allies we will ever have remains a strong, robust, united and effective partner. “But ultimately these are decisions that are to be made by the folks there.” Scotland is set for a referendum on 18th September to decide whether its future belongs within a union with Britain or as an independent state. Asian

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RECIPES: Zainab Jagot Ahmed has already released two cookbooks with her latest, ‘Easy Indian Supermeals for babies, toddlers and the family’ set to be released in September 2014

As children get older their taste buds develop and with that their appetite to experience new foods also grows. Finding the perfect meal for a family to enjoy or for a toddler’s quick snack is often a hard task for even the best cook, yet now with the upcoming launch of a mother-of-one’s latest cook book, that challenge has become a little bit easier. ‘Easy Indian SuperMeals for babies, toddlers and the family' is the first of its kind an Asian-influenced cookbook that supports parents on the journey from weaning to toddler meals and snacks, on to post-school quick fixes, and even meals for the whole family to enjoy together. Written by Zainab Jagot Ahmed, mum of three-yearold Aaliyah, the book contains a host of delicious meals derived from Indian recipes which focus on healthy and wholesome flavours with aromatic spices. Zainab’s two previous books, ‘Indian SuperMeals: Baby & Toddler Cookbook’ and ‘Yummy Indian SuperMeals for Kids: MiniTaster Edition’ were huge successes, and inspired her to launch this latest guide, due

to be released in September. Giving parents the choice of a healthy Indian option, which is more than just a curry, she explained why she thought it was so important to release a third book. She said: “It's not all about curry - although there are plenty of delicious recipes including Classic Keema Curry and Mum's Lamb Curry with Sweet Potato. “Many of the recipes are influenced by food cultures including British, Italian and Spanish, all adapted with a hint of Indian, so there are oodles of taste and flavour still present - helping you to raise a well-rounded, healthy eater.” More than just a cookbook, Zainab adds her personal experiences as a first-time Mum in a friendly and light-hearted manner. The book is packed with advice on how to tackle weaning, nutritional information and extensively researched SuperFood and SuperSpice details relevant to the whole family. With fuss-free recipes which are easy to follow, ‘Easy Indian Supermeals for babies, toddlers and the family’ looks set to be a favourite read for families across the UK and is available later this year.

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Ferry crew go on trial

Fifteen crew of a South Korean ferry that sank in April killing more than 300 people, most of them children, went on trial on Tuesday on charges ranging from negligence to homicide, with the shout going up of "murderer" as the captain entered the court. Captain Lee Joon-seok, 68, and three senior crew members were charged with homicide, facing a maximum sentence of death. Two were charged with fleeing and abandoning ship that carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.

Nine were charged with negligence, which can also carry jail terms. Emotions ran high in court as family members appeared to have already convicted the crew who were caught on video abandoning ship, the captain in his underwear, while the children, obeying orders, waited in their cabins for further instructions. As the defendants were led in, someone in the packed courtroom shouted: “That guy is the captain, isn't he? Murderer!”

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TARGETTED: Jinnah International Airport, in Karachi, Pakistan, was attacked twice within 48 hours by Taliban Insurgents earlier this week

Tens killed in double attack

Chaos at Karachi Airport Two attacks within the space of two days was the unfortunate reality which Pakistan’s Karachi Airport found itself facing earlier this week after Taliban forces targeted the site. Insurgents claimed responsibility for the attacks on Sunday 8th June at the main Jinnah International Airport which resulted in more than 30 people being killed, and 48 hours later at the nearby security academy, which saw no casualties. On Sunday, an all-night siege by Taliban gunmen had shut down Pakistan’s busiest airport as ten militants, disguised as security force members and armed with rocket-propelled grenades stormed the airport. Although they did not achieve their target of seizing an aircraft, nor did they make it to the main

building where most passengers were waiting, 34 people were still killed. “We accept responsibility for another successful attack against the government,” Pakistani Taliban spokesman Shahidullah Shahid told Reuters. “We are successfully achieving all our targets and we will go on carrying on many more such attacks.” On Tuesday, a group of gunmen on motorbikes opened fire on an academy run by the Airports Security Force (ASF) yet fled after security forces retaliated. Between two and four gunmen are believed to have been seen heading towards the base on motorbikes, firing their weapons near the airport of Pakistan’s commercial capital. Unlike Sunday’s shootings,

there were no recorded casualties for this most recent attack. “The shooting came from a nearby shanty settlement towards the ASF,” said a senior police officer. “Police are launching a search operation now.” Karachi airport briefly suspended all flights in and out of the sprawling city of 18 million, an official said, but most flights were restored by 1030 BST. Sri Lankan Airlines cancelled a Karachi-bound flight with 207 passengers on-board after the latest attack. Earlier on Tuesday morning, Pakistani fighter jets bombed Taliban positions on the Afghan border. It was unclear if the air strikes were part of a broader, planned offensive or retaliation to the weekend’s airport attack.

India will consider giving subsidised diesel, cheaper loans and extra seeds to farmers if rains turn out to be poor this year, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said, adding the country was ready to deal with a patchy monsoon. India is expected to receive below-average rainfall this year, potentially damaging crops in about half of the country's farmland that depends on monsoon rains. “We have six proposals to help farmers in droughtaffected areas and we will soon take these proposals to cabinet,” Singh told

reporters on Monday. "We are prepared to deal with poor rains and have already started working with the state governments, especially Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh," Singh said, referring to some of the main grain growing regions. Half of India's farmland still lacks access to irrigation making many farmers particularly dependent on monsoon rains. The country plans to expand irrigation coverage by at least a tenth by 2017 to cut its dependence on the seasonal rains.

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RAPE: “Sometimes right, sometimes wrong” India PM Modi ally Babulal Gaur slammed for outrageous comment A BJP lawmaker and ally of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has described rape as a social crime, saying ‘sometimes it's right, sometimes it's wrong’. The controversial remarks were made by Babulal Gaur - the home minister responsible for law and order in the BJP-run central state of Madhya. Now political leaders of Uttar Pradesh, the state where two cousins aged 12 and 14 were raped and hanged recently, have faced criticism for failing to visit the scene and for accusing the media of hyping the story.

Gaur said that the crime of rape can only be considered to have been committed if it is reported to the police. “This is a social crime which depends on men and women. Sometimes it's right, sometimes it's wrong,” said Babulal Gaur. “Until there's a complaint, nothing can happen,” he added. Gaur also expressed sympathy with Mulayam Singh Yadav, head of the regional Samajwadi Party that runs Uttar Pradesh. In the recent election, Mulayam criticised legal changes that foresee the death penalty for gang rape,

HOME MINISTER: Babulal Gaur is responsible for law and order in the BJPrun central state of Madhya Pradesh

saying: “Boys commit mistakes: Will they be hanged for rape?” The BJP dismissed Gaur's comments as an expression of his personal views, and not the party's. Modi, has so far remained silent over the double killing in the village of Katra Shahadatganj, around half a day's drive east of New Delhi. The father and uncle of one of the victims said they tried to report the crime to local police but had been turned away. Three men have been arrested over the killings. Two

policemen were held on suspicion of trying to cover up the crime. Although a rape is reported in India every 21 minutes on average, law enforcement failures mean that such crimes - a symptom of pervasive sexual and caste oppression - are often not reported or properly investigated, human rights groups say. More sex crimes have come to light in recent days. A woman in a nearby district of Uttar Pradesh was gang-raped, forced to drink acid and

strangled to death. Another was shot dead in northeast India while resisting attackers, media reports said. U.N. Secretary General Ban Kimoon has said he was ‘especially appalled’ by the rape and murder of the two girls. “We say no to the dismissive, destructive attitude of, 'Boys will be boys',” he said in a statement this week that made clear his contempt for the language used by Mulayam Singh Yadav.

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• INTERNATIONAL NEWS • INTERNATIONAL NEWS • INTERNATIONAL NEWS • INTERNATIONAL NEWS More than 80 people have been killed and thousands more have been forced to flee their homes after flooding in a remote part of northern Afghanistan last weekend. The deadly flash floods were just the latest in a number of incidents, which have led to landslides and avalanches in the country’s mountains, where many villages and roads are virtually cut off from the rest of civilisation. 850 houses were completely destroyed by these most recent floods with more than 1,000 damaged, leaving people in need of shelter, food, water and medicine. The death toll stood at 81 as of Sunday yet the search for missing people continues according to police chief in the Guzirga i-Nur district of Baghlan province, Lt Fazel Rahman. “So far no one has come to help us. People are trying to find their missing family members,” he said, adding that the district's police force was overstretched by the scale of the disaster and needed reinforcement. General Mohammad Zahir Azimi, spokesman

for the Afghan defence ministry, said two army helicopters had been sent to the area to provide assistance. Guzirga i-Nur district is located more than 85 miles (140km) north of the provincial capital, Puli Khumri. Jawed Basharat, the spokesman for the Baghlan provincial police, said they were aware of the flooding, but that it would take eight to nine hours for them to reach the area by road. Afghans living in the northern mountains have largely been spared from the country's decades of war, but are no strangers to natural disasters. Last month, a landslide triggered by heavy rain buried large sections of a remote northeastern village in the Badakhshan province which borders China, displacing some 700 families. Authorities have yet to provide an exact figure on the number of dead from the 2nd May landslide, and estimates have ranged from 250 to 2,700. Officials say it will be impossible to dig up all the bodies.

Deadly downpours VICTIMS: Thousands of people have been affected by the floods with many being forced to flee their homes and 81 people being killed

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Survivor of honour killing pleas to authorities VICTIM: 18-year-old Saba Maqsood, from Gujranwala in Punjab, lies on a hospital bed in Hafizabad

An 18-year-old Pakistani woman who survived an attack by relatives, who tried to kill her for marrying someone she loves, has said that she feared for her life and appealed for protection. Saba Maqsood, survived being shot and thrown in a canal by her family just days after the ‘honour killing’ of another woman in Pakistan drew worldwide condemnation. Maqsood angered her family by marrying the man of her choice a few days ago in the Punjabi city of Gujranwala - an act of defiance in a conservative part of Pakistan where women are expected to agree to arranged marriages. Maqsood, still weak after being shot twice in the cheek and right hand, has said that she intends to appeal to the chief minister and authorities to take serious notice of the attack on her and take necessary action for her security It’s alleged that Maqsood was attacked and shot by her father, uncle, brother and aunt, and thrown PROTESTS: Pakistan human rights activists take to the streets into the waterway in the city of fighting the mentality of some conservative Pakistani families who Hafizabad in Punjab province believe it’s dishonourable for a woman to fall in love and choose her own husband and are prepared to kill to protect their honour on Thursday June 5th. Her relatives quickly fled the Police have raided Maqsood's home but all the scene, but after minutes in the water Maqsood regained consciousness and suspects appear to have vanished, police said. Last month, a pregnant Pakistani woman, managed to struggle to the bank, where Farzana Iqbal, was attacked and killed by two passers-by helped her. Police have pledged to protect suspected family members because she had married the man she loved, just yards away from Maqsood. "We have moved Saba to a private a Pakistan High Court. Pakistani human rights activists holding room in the hospital and deployed female and male police officers for her placards took to the streets in protest in security," said regional police officer Islamabad against the killing of Farzana who was beaten to death with bricks. Ali Akbar speaking to press. The case drew intense global attention, "I have contacted her husband Qaiser but he is reluctant to come to including condemnation from the United Nations, the hospital because he is afraid of partly because it happened in broad daylight in the centre of the city of Lahore. being attacked."

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Fighting militants through TV New channel to launch in opposition to kidnappers In a somewhat unique move, the United States have announced that they are to finance a new 24-hour satellite TV channel in northern Nigeria in the latest fight against insurgents. The project, which is already underway, is aiming to counter insurgencies by the militant Islamist group Boko Haram and other groups in the region. A US official said the country would: “support Nigerian efforts to provide an attractive alternative to messaging of violent the extremists.” According to sources, the project has been in the making for two years with initial discussions taking part as far back as 2012. The contents of the channel will be produced in Nigeria by Nigerians in response to the violent Boko Haram group. In recent months, the US has been one of a number of countries which has increased its collaboration with Lagos, providing greater surveillance and communication in response to

DANGEROUS: The Boko Haram militant group have been televised across the world over recent months, due to the kidnapping of more than 200 schoolgirls, and now Nigeria will be launching a TV channel to counter insurgent groups

violence from Boko Haram – in particular due to the abduction of more than 200 schoolgirls in April. The new TV channel, which is not yet broadcasting but is near to completion, will be financed by the state department's bureau of counterterrorism and is expected to cost about £3.6m. The project is run in Nigeria by Equal Access International, a San government Francisco-based contractor that has managed media programs sponsored by the state department in Yemen and Pakistan meant to encourage youth participation in politics and counter Islamist extremism. to The Times According newspaper, foreign policy experts have said the project faced several challenges in a region with low levels of infrastructure, public services, literacy and security. Access to electricity is limited and few people own televisions. In addition to the broadcasts, the Times said the project would provide training to journalists in the region.

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A British Pakistani Muslimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s autobiographical one-woman production Almost every theatre production ever produced contains tens of characters, who help the audience understand the play from a variety of viewpoints. BURQ OFF! contains 21 different characters but there is one glaring difference â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they are all played by the same woman. Nadia P Manzoor has both written and stars in the one-woman show which takes audiences on a jaunty tour through madly opposing worlds, showing a British Pakistani Muslim's struggle towards self-acceptance

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The glowing promise of modern London versus the glum realities of a conservative Pakistani Muslim home are punctuated by fierce Bollywood dance moves and at least one blackout drinking incident. From a domineering father and a soulful mother, to a saucy English friend and even an Islamic studies teacher whose interests range from slapping to pornography, BURQ OFF! infuses the story with comedy, religious fundamentalism, cultural critique and spiritual depth. The autobiographical show illuminates Nadia’s conflicted sense of identity while questioning repressive cultural norms. The gifted writer, who grew up in a Pakistani Muslim home in North London, before moving to the US via stops in Singapore and Dubai, has performed the show across locations in the States. It is only now that the performance has arrived on British shores with The Cockpit, in Marylebone, London, set to host BURQ OFF! between the 9th and 14th September. Nadia has had success in several platforms of entertainment in the past, most recently creating and acting in the hit web series, ‘Shugs

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and Fats’ on MTV DESI. Ever since completing her Masters Degree at the University of Boston in Social Work, she says she has had a passion to merge arts and social reform into memorable, entertaining productions. In addition to ‘Shugs and Fats’, she has produced and performed in the web pilot ‘House Arrest’, as well as acting in the Off-Broadway play ‘PompaPompa’ where she played an old cockney mother. Over the past 12 months she has performed regularly in the allfemale Improv troupe, Thirteen Degrees, at theatres throughout New York whilst also teaching improv after being trained at ‘Improvolution’ - a Groundling ’s based Improv School in the same city. As well as acting, Nadia is also a gifted dancer, which is portrayed in BURQ OFF! with her skills including street dance, Bollywood, bhangra, popping and hip-hop all shown off in the 80-minute performance. Moving, funny, deeply personal and yet universal, BURQ OFF! explores what it takes to evolve past the veil.

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Vidya Balan will turn super sleuth in her forthcoming film ‘Bobby Jasoos’, which releases next month. The film, which looks to set a new benchmark for the thriller genre in Indian cinema, examines in a clever, witty and fresh way the dynamics of the gender struggle between women and men. The film celebrates the aspiration of ‘Bobby’ (Vidya Balan), a woman who wants to become a top detective. What ensues is a classic thriller caper that serves up a tantalising mix of twists and turns, as the vivacious and engaging ‘Bobby’ solves a series of mind-boggling crime cases. Famous for playing strong female protagonists and for breaking the stereotype of a Hindi film heroine, Vidya portrays the lady detective ‘Bobby’ with dedication and suitable aplomb, marking a new direction in the career of this ever-versatile actress. Vidya Balan has wowed audiences since her big screen debut in the 2003 independent Bengali drama film Bhalo Theko, and has gone on to win an impressive 12 awards for her acting work and stellar contribution to the Indian film industry. She achieved global critical acclaim for her role in the ground-breaking film ‘The Dirty Picture’, in which she portrayed Silk Smitha, a South Indian actress noted for her exotic roles. Other notable roles include the musical drama ‘Parineeta’ and the successful comedy film ‘Lage Raho Munna Bhai’. Bobby Jasoos is directed by Samar Shaikh, whose impressive cache of work includes being the assistant director on the worldwide hit franchise Dhoom. The film is co-produced by Bollywood actress Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha.

Bollywood actor Imran Khan and his wife Avantika Malik announced the healthy arrival of their baby girl on June 9th at a hospital in Mumbai. Imran Khan, who tied the knot with Avantika in 2011 after dating her for 10 years, is very excited about his new role as a father. Imran's maternal uncle Aamir Khan had gone on record to say that the family is very excited about the new arrival. The couple had announced that they were expecting their first child in December 2013.

Madhuri still optimistic Her last two releases ‘Gulaab Gang’ and ‘Dedh Ishqiya’ may have nose-dived at the box office, but Madhuri Dixit says she doesn't cry over spilt milk. She says that she’s not disappointed nor disheartened on the financial failure of the films. Commenting she said: "Why should I be disappointed? I live in the present and I had done my best in both the films." Diplomatic Madhuri laughed stating that she doesn’t hone negative vibes and tries to remain optimistic. She also said that she’s keen to do a film with Salman Khan. The actress also said that her husband, Dr Sriram Nene, has no issues about her many admirers. "He is cool. We take a compliment as a compliment and forget about it. He is okay with so many men showering attention on me," she sums up.

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www.asianexpress.co.uk With Bollywood film ‘Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty’ just released across cinemas worldwide, Sonakshi Sinha plays the love interest of military officer Virat Bakshi (played by Akshay Kumar). The film produced by Akshay’s very own entertainment company, is an intelligent, highoctane, edge-of-your-seat romantic thriller, which delves into the dark labyrinth of terror cells, bomb plots and international espionage. We catch up with Sonakshi about her role in the film and much more… Q. What was it like making this film? A. This movie, being, working with Akshay Kumar is always “rowdy” because he is such a fun person to work with and this film was no different except it was slightly different than the ones we have done together. It’s a bit more serious. It’s very intelligent. It’s got a very good plot to it. It’s about a soldier who comes back to his hometown on holiday but finds out about this terrorist activity that’s going to go down and how he does everything to stop it, which is quite thrilling actually! Q. Last year you gave audiences a significant performance in ‘Lootera’, what’s in store for your fans? A. I actually do want to do many more films like ‘Lootera’, but the fact is that scripts like that are very rare to come along and I am waiting for the right

Entertainment one. Until I don’t feel instinctive or very strongly about something I won’t do it just for the sake of being in a film. I need something perfect for me to come along… like the role of ‘Pakhi’, which was perfect for me. Q. Do you feel as a woman in Bollywood that very often the heroine gets lost in “heroorientated” films? A. Ahh, no I think everybody has a part to play. If it wasn’t required there wouldn’t be a hero to play in these heroorientated or masala films. So everybody has their part to play and I think we should look at it like that. I mean in Hollywood nobody sees how big the role is. Someone will play the smallest role but be appreciated as well . Q. For ‘ Holiday’ you play the role of a boxer for which you were trained by Vijender Singh . What was that like? A. I wish I’d trained a little bit more, but he taught me about the basic body language of being a boxer. Luckily I picked it up well because I’ve always been a sporty person. Even when I was younger - at school I used to play a lot of sports and I think it just comes naturally to me, so It really wasn’t that difficult. The director Murugadoss wanted it to look very natural not girly and not playful. He wanted it to look professional, so I think Vijender was a big help in that. Q. So who would you like to knock out? A. There are so many people that I meet every day that I (laughs) can’t. I’m a very diplomatic and nice person (more laughs).

Q. You’ve been lucky that since the beginning of your career you’ve always worked with the big stars. We hear that now you are working with your dad’s very close friend Rajinikhanth, is that wierd? A. I was very nervous. I wasn’t sceptical I mean to debut in Tamil films who better to debut with than the biggest star! So there were no doubts about that but I was nervous yes, of course. When I met him for the first time on the set I told him “…you know sir, it’s an honour working for you but I’m so nervous”. When he asked why I was nervous and that it was him that should be nervous because he’s working with his friend’s daughter! (Laughs) In truth though, he’s very professional and a very humble man and there is so much to learn from him. It’s amazing working with someone like that, you know? with a personality like that. Q. You’ve been the original 100 crore heroine who also showed her metal in critically acclaimed movies. What is more important for you? A. I think for me it’s always been box office because the more people watch your films the more you reach out to an audience so I think it’s always been box office. Q. You are looking stunning Sonakshi I know once upon a time there used to be this natural obsession with your weight. A. Yeah (laughs) well there still is! Damned if you do damned if you don’t (more laughs). So I just want people to stop talking about it. This is me.

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BELLE 3 DAYS TO KILL STARRING: KEVIN COSTNER, HAILEE STEINFELD, CONNIE NIELSEN DIRECTOR: JOSEPH MCGINTY NICHOL GENRE: ACTION, DRAMA, THRILLER Secret Service field agent Ethan Renner (Kevin Costner) dedicated his life to the CIA but when he’s diagnosed with a terminal illness, he retires from his high stakes life

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STARRING: GUGU MBATHA-RAW, TOM WILKINSON, EMILY WATSON, SARAH GADON DIRECTOR: AMMA ASANTE GENRE: ART-HOUSE, DRAMA

Belle is inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle (Gugu MabathaRaw), the illegitimate mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral. Raised by her aristocratic great-uncle Lord Mansfield (Tom 12A Wilkinson) and his CERT wife (Emily Watson), Belle’s lineage affords her certain privileges, yet the colour of her skin prevents her from fully participating in the traditions of her social standing. Left to wonder if she will ever find love, Belle falls for an idealistic young vicar’s son bent on change who, with her help, shapes Lord Mansfield’s role as Lord Chief Justice to end slavery in England.

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STARRING: SOFIA VERGARA, SCARLETT JOHANSSON, JOHN LEGUIZAMO, BOBBY CANNAVALE, DUSTIN HOFFMAN, ROBERT DOWNEY JR DIRECTOR: JON FAVREAU UK RELEA GENRE: COMEDY SE DATE:

/06/2014 Written by, directed by, produced by and starring Jon Favreau - Chef features an all-star cast. When Chef Carl Casper (Favreau) suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling owner (Dustin Hoffman), he is left to figure out what's next. Finding himself in Miami, he teams up with his ex-wife (Sofia Vergara), his friend (John Leguizamo) and his son (Emjay Anthony) to launch a food truck. Taking to the road, Chef Carl goes back to his roots to reignite his passion for the kitchen alongside his zest for life and love.

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A downhearted woman embarks on a road trip with her UK RELEA granny in this crazy comedy SE 04/07/20DATE: starring Melissa McCarthy and 14 Susan Sarandon. Life is not being kind to Tammy (Melissa McCarthy). The unlucky thirty-something has written off her rustbucket of a car. She's been fired from her dead end job at a greasy burger bar by sleazy boss Keith (Ben Falcone). And she's got home to find hubby Greg (Nat Foxon) carrying on with their neighbour, Missi (Toni Collette). Tammy's only way of getting away is to team up with her hard-drinking, potty-mouthed grandmother Pearl (Susan Sarandon), who has cash, a car and a yearning to see Niagara Falls. So the unlikely duo burn rubber on a wild adventure.

THE ART OF THE STEAL STARRING: TERENCE STAMP, JAY BARUCHEL, KURT RUSSELL, MATT DILLON DIRECTOR: JONATHAN SOBOL GENRE: COMEDY, THRILLER Crunch Calhoun (Kurt TBC Russell), a third rate CERT motorcycle daredevil and semi-reformed art thief, agrees to get back into the con game and pull off one final lucrative art theft with his untrustworthy brother,

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FILM: Kochadaiiyaan (Tamil) DIRECTED BY: Soundarya Rajnikanth Ashwin GENRE: Action/Drama STAR CAST: Deepika Padukone, Jackie Schroff, Rajinikanth, Shobana, R. Sarathkumar, Nazzer, Aadhi, Rukmini 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 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 RELEASE DATE: James Cameron deployed so effectively on 'Avatar'. 23/05/2014 For veteran superstar Rajinikanth, now fully recovered from a health scare, this is a bold and thrilling new role. Rajinikanth showcases a stunning new avatar as The leading lady is Deepika Padukone, star of 'Chennai a fierce warrior bent on revenge in India's first performance Express' and one of the most bankable actresses in Indian capture movie. cinema. Rana (Rajinikanth) is a mighty, ruthless warrior who

FILM: Fugly DIRECTED BY: Kabir Sadanand GENRE: Drama STAR CAST: Jimmy Sheirgill, Mohit Marwah, Kiara Advani, Vijender Singh, Arfi Lamba, Mansha Behl ‘Fulgy’ is a story of four friends - Dev, Gaurav, Aditya and Devi. They are at the cusp of their lives... college has just about finished, but their career path is yet to be set. These are the last few days of true freedom that they’ll have. These friends are conscientious; they will have fun but would never cross the boundaries.They all have dreams and expectations from life, but as they say… man

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FILM: Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty DIRECTED BY: A. R. Murugadoss GENRE: Thriller STAR CAST: Akshay Kumar, Govinda, Sonakshi Sinha

proposes, God disposes. Their fun filled and care-free life comes to an abrupt halt, when they are faced with an extremely corrupt and seemingly fearless police officer. This puts a series of events in motion which will test their friendship and characters... their life becomes ‘Fugly’. Set in Delhi, this fast paced entertainer has a miss-a-beat narrative that would drive you to the edge of your seat.

FILM: Punjab 1984 DIRECTED BY: Anurag Singh GENRE: Drama STAR CAST: Diljit Dosanjh, Kirron Kher, Pavan Malhotra, Sonampreet Kaur Bajwa

RELEASE DATE: 26/06/2014 At the helm of ‘Punjab 1984’ is the ‘numero uno’ of Punjabi cinema, Diljit Dosanjh, delivering a powerhouse performance that will resonate with audiences and critics for years to come. Director Anurag Singh, whose latest offering marks a magnum opus that showcases Punjabi cinema at its very best and bears all the hallmarks of a blockbuster in the making. Sure to be hailed universally on the platform of world cinema and beyond, Punjab 1984 cinematically recounts a tragic episode in India’s history when the state was going through a turbulent time of political unrest and terrorism. The turmoil affected thousands of households and families across the Punjab region, and is conveyed with emotion and atmospheric realism. The film depicts the desperate search and longing of a mother (played by the much-celebrated Kirron Kher) for her son who has been

labelled a terrorist amid the clashes. Essaying the heartfelt role of a matriarch dealing with the angst and pain of a missing son and the desperate lengths she goes to in order to secure his safe return home, Kirron delivers an awe-inspiring performance. The story encapsulates how her son eventually fights for his rights and to prove his innocence, desperate to return to his home and mother. ‘Punjab 1984’ poignantly depicts the sensitive and vulnerable period in history for the youth of Punjab and is dedicated to the thousands of mothers who lost their sons at that time. Impeccable supporting performances are delivered by an ensemble cast featuring: Pavan Malhotra, Sonampreet Kaur Bajwa, Manav Vij, Rana Ranbir Vansh, Arun Bali and Gurcharan Channi. Composers Gurmeet Singh, Nick and Jatinder Shah.

Akshay Kumar, is set to take on his most iconic role to date in his new film ‘Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty’. Produced by Akshay Kumar’s eminent production company Hari Om Entertainment and Vipul A Shah’s Sunshine Pictures, ‘Holiday’ is an intelligent, high-octane, edge-of-your-seat romantic thriller, which delves into the dark labyrinth of terror cells, bomb plots and international espionage. Directed by renowned filmmaker A. R. Murugadoss, who made the worldwide blockbuster ‘Ghajini’, ‘Holiday’ sees the talented and versatile actor-turned producer Akshay Kumar joined by a stellar cast comprising Bollywood siren Sonakshi Sinha (Dabangg, Rowdy Rathore), who plays love interest Nisha, and veteran actor Govinda (Raavan, Partner), who ably performs the role of Akshay’s senior commanding officer. Newcomer to the Bollywood arena Freddie Daruwala

RELEASE DATE: 06/06/2014 shines as the ruthless and brutal leader of the terror cell. The music for the film has been penned maestro Pritam Chakraborty. Akshay Kumar essays the role of Virat Bakshi, a military officer who is on holiday with his battalion in his bustling home city of Mumbai. However, unbeknown to his fellow officers, Virat is also an undercover Secret Defence Intelligence Agent, masterly skilled and trained in covert antiterror intelligence operations. Whilst on a family visit to Mumbai, Virat is caught up in a gruesome terror attack that sees a crowded bus blown to pieces. But this is just the beginning of the story for Virat, as he gets drawn into a sinister web of lies and deceit in his quest to bring the very top echelons of the terror mafia to justice before they strike again in the heart of Mumbai.

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STUNNING: The Audi RS 7 Sportback’s twin-turbo four-litre V8 delivers 560bhp

Searing performance and even sharper style from the new generation Audi RS 7 Sportback

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Dynamics are at their most beautiful with the RS 7 Sportback, the most potent fivedoor coupé in the Audi range, making it look even sharper and perform even more efficiently, yet no less formidably. The mighty four-litre twin-turbo V8 engine retains its rightful place at the heart of the new-look RS 7 Sportback, but is with a four per cent reduction in CO2 emissions and improved three per cent fuel consumption. Combining the power of a sports car with the elegance of a large, fivedoor coupé, the revised engine provides the same prodigious 560 PS and catapults the five-door coupé from 0 to 62mph in 3.9 seconds, with top speed of up to 187mph. An eight-speed tiptronic transmission tuned for optimum performance also features a tall final gear to contribute to fuel efficiency. On a combined cycle, the resonant V8 twin-turbo

returns up to 29.7mpg, and emits 221 grams of CO2 per km. A key factor in this efficiency is the Cylinder on Demand (CoD) system, which can shut down four cylinders during partial load operation. Even at first glance, the Audi RS 7 Sportback reveals its dynamic character – the long bonnet, flowing C-pillars and the sharply sloping rear end form an aesthetic overall impression. New design details such as the single-frame grille with the black honeycomb add striking touches.

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Too hot to handle Continued from page 77 Subtle modifications have also been made to the bumper, with its distinctive air inlets. The headlights now feature LED technology as standard and the Matrix LED technology available for the first time on the RS 7 Sportback, with integrated dynamic turn signals on the front

and rear. In the elegant interior, dominated by the RS sport seats, the designers have made judicious changes to the instrument cluster, including the air outlet controls of the vent nozzles, the shift paddles behind the steering wheel and the quattro emblem on the instrument panel. The revised Audi RS 7

Sportback is fitted with 20-inch forged lightweight alloy wheels as a standard. Optional 21-inch cast aluminium wheels are available in three different colours. The four internally ventilated brake discs have a weight-saving wave design. Alternatively carbon fibreceramic discs are available as an option. Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC) features a Sport mode that can be deactivated altogether if required. The Audi RS 7 Sportback will be available to order in the UK later this summer ahead of first deliveries in late 2014.

STUNNING: The Audi RS 7 Sportback’s twin-turbo four-litre V8 delivers 560bhp

Another Mini adventure The much-awaited five-door Mini hatchback has finally been unveiled, featuring an extra seat, more legroom and a larger boot than the three-door. It’s the first time in the history of the brand that the Hatch has been offered with two rear doors, and the new model promises to combine the hallmark driving fun, distinctive character and refinement of its 3-door sibling with enhanced practicality. By using a longer and wider body, the five-door is able to offer 72mm more legroom for rear passengers, who can also now access the new row of three seats via small but useful rear doors. Boot space is up to 278 litres, which although still comparatively low is 67 more than the three-door hatch can boast. It retains the shallow glass area and overall look of the big-selling hatch, with a slight additional bulge at the boot to allow for the extra luggage capacity. Overall the new kid is 16cm longer and 1cm taller along with eking out 6cm of extra interior width, almost making it a halfway house between the three-door hatch and the high-riding five-door Countryman.

There will be two solid and nine metallic exterior paint colours, Mini has confirmed, while the Cooper S and SD models will be visually distinguished by a honeycomb pattern in the radiator grille, an anthracite bumper trim, bonnet scoop, air ducts integrated in the lower air inlets and a separate rear apron with exhaust pipes located at the centre. It will be made available only in Cooper and Cooper S guises at first, with D-badged diesel variants of the same trim levels. The Cooper and Cooper D will both use three-cylinder turbocharged engines pushing out 134 and 114bhp respectively. Moving up to the Cooper S and the Cooper SD brings heavier but more powerful four-cylinder powerplants claiming 189 and 168bhp, with this performance bias conjuring impressive 062mph acceleration stats of 6.8 and 7.4 seconds. Set for showrooms this autumn, prices will start from £15,900, with Mini's famous options list on standby to bolster specifications.

The much-speculated five-door Hatch set to go on sale this autumn

BMW X6 gets updated styling and improved engines Despite not getting the best response when it was released in 2008, the BMW X6 has gone on to sell around quarter of a million units globally. Now the German firm is bringing the updated model, based on the all-new X5. As a result it’s got the same 2933mm wheelbase as BMW’s large SUV but it’s lower and wider. Those newly created

dimensions obviously help create the coupé-crossover look that distinguishes the X6, and now the smaller X4. BMW has updated the styling with a few of the cues used on its latest models. That means headlights that flow directly in to the double kidney grille and the Air Curtains in either side of the front bumper, which work in conjunction with new Air Breathers in the side panels to reduce drag. The interior itself is a little more practical than the old X6, featuring rear seats that can now be folded 40:20:40 (rather than 60:40). With them all in place there’s 580 litres of space and with them all down there’s 1525 litres, which is 75 litres more than in the old X6. From the launch in December this year, the X6 comes with two diesel engines – the 30d and M50d – with the 50i rounding off the range. A 35i and 40d arrive in spring 2015. The 30d

will be the big seller, boasting 47.1mpg and 0-62mph in 6.7 seconds. Those are improvements of 19 per cent and 0.8 seconds respectively compared with the old car. There are similar gains throughout the range, with the quickest model being the 50i. It can sprint from 0-62mph in 4.8 seconds, which is just a tenth of a second down on the old X6 M. We’re expecting a new M version to arrive using a boosted version of the 50i’s 4.4-litre V8, with power up to around 550bhp. Until that car arrives buyers can go for the M50d, which hits 62mph in 5.2 seconds and comes with a few M-style chassis upgrades like Adaptive M suspension and bespoke settings for the steering and dampers. Much of the technology found on the latest X5 will also be available on the new X6, including a system to brake and accelerate for you in traffic, a head up display and active lane keep assist.

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The Ferrari F12berlinetta has been awarded the Compasso d’Oro (Golden Compass), one of the oldest and most prestigious international design accolades. Ferrari’s Senior Vice President of Design, Flavio Manzoni accepted the award on behalf of Ferrari in the Officine Ansaldo exhibition hall in Milan. In presenting the award, the ADI design jury praised the F12berlinetta for its flowing, dynamic forms that use innovative aerodynamic solutions in a true marriage of technology and aesthetics. Designed by Ferrari’s Styling Centre in collaboration with Pininfarina, the F12berlinetta is the most powerful, highperformance Ferrari road car ever built and epitomises the perfect balance between maximum aerodynamic efficiency and the elegant proportions typical of Ferrari’s front-engined V12 cars. This important accolade is not the first for Ferrari.

In 2001 Luca di Montezemolo received the Compasso d’Oro for the company’s achievements as an innovative industrial and engineering reality. Ferrari was praised for its incessant technological research and its universallyacclaimed aesthetic excellence which is the result of an entrepreneurial culture which puts the requirement of the people who work at the factory, and the working environment in general, at the heart of all developments. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Compasso d’Oro which was instituted to recognise and promote Italian design excellence. The award ceremony is held every three years by an international jury of designers, specialists, historians and journalists, and just 20 awards are assigned to those products that, in the previous three years, have been judged to exemplify Italian creativity and expertise.

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Mercedes-Benz has risen up the rankings in an ownership satisfaction survey, seeing it scoop a top family car position with the C-Class. Mercedes-Benz featured prominently in a survey taking in the views of over 15,000 owners of cars registered between January 2011 and December 2012 and covering 27 different car brands. Focusing on a diverse range of attributes, from reliability and quality to comfort, performance and economy, the survey is the most detailed and comprehensive of its kind. Particular praise focused on its efficient and powerful range of engines, the comfort features and its styling. Gary Savage, CEO of Mercedes-Benz UK Limited, said: ‘Winning the family car class is an achievement we’re proud of – not least because it’s

possibly the most demanding segment of them all. “Our customers rightly depend on their Mercedes-Benz and our dealers work hard to exceed expectations and make the ownership experience as enjoyable and reliable as the

cars themselves. Likewise, our engineers and designers go to extraordinary lengths to ensure our cars meet the exacting standards of safety, comfort, versatility and quality expected of any Mercedes-Benz relied on to carry families day in, day out.’

Launched in 2007, the 204 series C-Class accounted for over 165,000 registrations in the UK and 2.4 million registrations globally, making it the most popular single model in the Mercedes-Benz range during this time.

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‘Virtually’ beautiful Concept Woerthersee GTI Roadster, designed for gaming, turns into reality Volkswagen is turning the virtual world into reality this weekend, as it presents the GTI Roadster concept at the famous Woerthersee GTI meeting in Austria. The GTI Roadster was originally created as a purely electronic car, to feature in the Sony PlayStation® 3 classic, Gran Turismo 6 (GT6). The result of cooperation between Volkswagen and Sony Computer Entertainment, the GTI Roadster is the work of three young Volkswagen designers, winners of an in-house competition to design a vehicle to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Gran Turismo game. Unconstrained by the constraints of production models – for example feasibility and price – designers Malte Hammerbeck, Domen Rucigaj and Guillermo Mignot came up with a winning design that was selected by Klaus Bischoff, Head of Design for the Volkswagen Brand, and Kazunori Yamauchi of Sony Computer Entertainment, the creator of the Gran Turismo series. The virtual car was unveiled on 26 May, and just days later, Volkswagen is presenting it made real, at the annual gathering of GTI fans on the shores of

Woerthersee. The GTI Roadster draws on last year’s Woerthersee car, the Design Vision GTI, but with an even more extreme design. Its 2,494 mm wheelbase is 137 mm shorter than that of the production Golf GTI, and also shorter than the wheelbase of the Design Vision GTI. The GTI Roadster’s minimal height (1,090 mm) and extreme width (1,894 mm) versus its overall length (4,158 mm) help create jaw-dropping proportions. Power for the two-seat GTI Roadster comes from a 3.0-litre V6 biturbo TSI engine that produces 503 PS, and maximum torque of 560 Nm between 4,000 and 6,000 rpm. Some 500 Nm of torque is available from just 2,000 rpm. Power is delivered via a seven-speed DSG gearbox and 4MOTION fourwheel drive, helping to propel the 1,420 kg GTI Roadster from zero to 62 mph in just 3.6 seconds, and on to a top speed of 190 mph. Stopping power is suitably prodigious, thanks to ceramic brakes that nestle behind 8.5 J x 20inch wheels with 235/35 tyres at the front and 9.5 J x 20-inch wheels with 275/30 tyres at the rear. The exterior of the car is painted a

TRAGIC: Sadly the Woerthersee GTI Roadster will never go on production for the real world

new colour, called Gran Turismo Red, which is designed to make the GTI Roadster look fast, even when it is standing still. The interior features

blackand anthracite-coloured While there are no plans for sections, contrasted by classic GTI red production, players of GT6 will be on the stitching and also on the five- able to download the virtual GTI point safety harnesses. Roadster from mid-June.

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All Stars Bradford side continue to go from strength-to-strength

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In 2006, a football academy was set up in the heart of Bradford to bring sport to children and now, just eight years later, this same club is flourishing with two junior sides and

one senior outfit storming the city’s leagues. The Manningham Football Academy was initially developed through the United Youth Forum with the aim of increasing participation numbers in football, whilst also getting healthy, making friends and gaining confidence.

CHAMPS: Manningham All Stars’ senior setup celebrated a championship winning season last year despite only setting up in 2013

Four years later and the first competitive side was launched, the Manningham All Stars Under 12’s – now Under 16’s, before a second Under 12 unit established in 2012 and a senior side followed in 2013. Success was almost instantaneous for the open age side who, this past season, have picked up the league

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TyreTrax, Sheikh Ayub Solicitors and Auto Tech who have all supported the club passionately and with 100 per cent commitment.” The team’s rapid development is also partially down to the charity, StreetGames, which changes lives and communities through sport. The charity specialises in bringing sport to disadvantaged communities across the UK by supporting a network of projects such as the Manningham Football Academy. With the 2014/15 season just

“This year has seen the Manningham All Stars gain valuable experience, it has not been an easy ride but everybody has worked extra hard to make our dreams a reality. He said: “This year has seen the Manningham All Stars gain valuable experience, it has not been an easy ride but everybody has worked extra hard to make our dreams a reality. “We will build on this season’s success and hope to bring more silverware home. All this would not be possible without our sponsors

around the corner, Manningham All Stars is recruiting players for new Under 8’s and 11’s sides, as well as for the already established under 15’s, under 17’s and senior setup. If you are interested in signing up please contact Jerry, on 07790 874 122, or Barry, on 07931 391 176.

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British teenager juggles A-levels and racing debut at Le mans

GEARED UP Back page story continued While Tuesday is essentially a “free” day on the week-long Le Mans programme, Wednesday and Thursday – the other days Alessandro must commute to the French capital – feature practice and qualifying on the schedule that goes on until midnight. “I want to become a ‘factory’ sportscar driver one day and to reach the very top it’s vital to study and learn as much as possible,” confirmed Alessandro. “It’s unfortunate that my A-levels coincide with the biggest race of my career to date but needs must. My aim is to read automotive engineering at Loughborough University so the exams are extremely important. “It’s not ideal commuting backwards and forwards to Paris but it’s essential I think long-term because the course at Loughborough can only help my motor racing aspirations.” Latif, who only turned 18-years-old in April, will race a British-built Zytek in the 82nd running of the gruelling twice-around-the-clock race that begins on Saturday at 2pm (BST).

British youngster must take “A-Level” Examinations in Paris Alessandro, who was born in London, drives for the Greaves Motorsport with British duo Michaël Munneman and James Winslow. Latif is the youngest British driver in the 168-driver, 56-car field and could become the second youngest driver in the history of the event to finish the annual Le Mans race that runs for the 82nd time next weekend. Latif has been racing an Audi in races in America and throughout Europe so far this season. He got his first taste of the daunting 8.47-mile circuit consisting of closed “public” roads combined with a permanent race track section last Sunday. The eight-hour test was the only opportunity for the invited 54-car entry and saw the Latif/Munneman/ Winslow Zytek set the 14th fastest time in the ultracompetitive 17-car LM P2 category despite only using old tyres. Latif, who clocked up 26-laps himself during the test day, reflected: “I visited Le Mans last year for the first time and the atmosphere was amazing. The changeable weather could be the biggest challenge for me. “The recent test day enabled me to learn the track – and the Zytek. The biggest challenge were the high-speed Porsche Curves. A sports-prototype is a very different car to the GT3 sportscar that I’m used to racing this year. “Overtaking some of the slower cars can be tricky too. Sometimes it’s a case of not being too ambitious and back off a little - it’s better to lose a few seconds than to get bumped off the track. “I settled in with the team and was very happy with the car at the test. I’m confident that we’ll have a good race.”

UNLUCKY: Sergio Perez had looked like he could snatch a podium finish yet crashed out on the final lap after Felipe Massa made contact with his car

Crashed-out Force India unlucky as collision costs podium spot

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It has been five years since Bradford boxer, Nadeem Siddique took to the ring, yet now, after an injury-ridden period, he is back and determined to be better than ever. Sid, who competes as a lightwelterweight, has been training for the past 12 months after overcoming a back injury which hampered his blossoming career. With 22 wins, and just two losses to his name, the now 36year-old had gathered a large following from Yorkshire’s faithful, even clinching the BBBofC Central Area welterweight title. Now he is back after a lengthy spell on the sidelines and says he wants to remind his fans why he became so popular “It has been a fight really since last year, just trying to get myself back in shape and ready

for this fight,” he said. “I’ve been training with the Ingles over in Puerta Ventura for a fortnight of intense training alongside the likes of Kell Brook and Kid Galahad and I am now really excited about getting back in the ring.” The local competitor will put on the gloves again on Saturday 14th June in Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse where he will take on an unnamed opponent. Despite not knowing what he will come up against he says he is confident of recapturing the form which gave him such a reputation in the past. “I’ve got my goals and targets now and just want to get some wins under my belt,” he said. “I already have two more fights lined up after this one so it is just preparing for this and then taking it one step at a time.” Tickets are available for the TRAINING: Nadeem Siddique has been training intensely fight by calling 07764 656 667, for the past 12 months to prepare for this fight and has just with prices starting from £40 completed a two-week training camp alongside Kell Brook standard and £80 for ringside. and Kid Galahad

Canada’s Grand Prix had always promised to bring excitement and adrenalinepumping joy to race fans across the world and they were not disappointed after last weekend’s contest. It was an ‘anyone can win this’ sort of encounter where even Force India’s Sergio Perez had looked likely for a podium finish with just a couple of laps to go. Applying a one-stop strategy, he had flown into a challenging position yet when he was the innocent victim of a high-speed crash on the final lap, it meant his chances of any points were thrown out the window. Felipe Massa had attempted to overtake the Mexican, who was struggling with a lack of braking power, yet inadvertently made contact sending both drivers into the wall in a horrific

crash. This allowed both Red Bull drivers to pick up podium finishes, with Daniel Ricciardo (first) and Sebastian Vettel (third) joining Nico Rosberg (second) in celebrations. The ever reliant Nico Hulkenberg came home in his seemingly favoured fifth spot, to take his own tally of points this season to a massive 57. Speaking after the race, Hulkenberg said: “It has been a very busy race for me today, so to come away with ten points and a fifth place is a good result. “I gained some positions at the end due to the crash between Sergio and Massa but lost one to Jenson [Button] when I was in a battle with Alonso, but we were always going to finish in the points regardless.

“The safety car at the start didn't help me as it allowed those on supersoft tyres to stretch their stints. “Being on a different strategy from everyone else meant I always had someone pushing close behind me; it was fun, but also very challenging, especially towards the end of the race as I had quite a long stint on the supersoft tyres.” Perez, who says he thought a podium finish was ‘possible’ was discharged from hospital the same day. He said: “On the final lap I was defending my position going into turn one when I suddenly got hit from behind. It was a big impact, but I am okay. “I’m really sad for the team because we had an amazing race today and the one-stop strategy was working perfectly.”

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Bolton sensation Haroon Khan continued his unbeaten run with an assured victory over Csaba Kovacs at the Reebok Stadium last weekend. The 23-year-old battled tough Hungarian Kovacs in his hometown, taking his stretch of wins to five since turning VICTOR: Haroon Khan picked up his fifth professional last year, straight win since turning professional, as he conclusively overcoming Csaba Kovacs on points won 60-55 on points over six rounds. Haroon. “This was my first sixKhan’s superior speed and ring-craft was evident from the rounder and with the change of opponent at the last start, as he took it to the moment I’m happy with how bigger man, whilst catching things went. him with left hooks as he “Kovacs was very tough and came in. he caught me with a couple of This was the first time good shots but I showed I was super-flyweight Khan had able to take them and come boxed six-rounds, yet the back even harder. young dynamo looked “I needed a fight like this convincing and calm and it’s only going to bring me throughout, showing he was on as a fighter - I’ve learnt so able to maintain a longer much from this fight.” distance as he steps into a Khan is set to be in action new phase in his blossoming once again in September after career. “I felt good in there and was Ramadan and says he is already eager to get back in very pleased to get another the ring. win under my belt,” said

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GEARED UP British teenager juggles A-levels and racing debut at Le mans

DEBUT: Alessandro Latif is the youngest British driver in the 168-driver, 56-car 24 hour race field

By Anush Ansari anush@asianexpress.co.uk

British teenager Alessandro Latif makes his Le Mans 24 Hour motor race debut next weekend, 14th-15th June, but only after taking his first Alevel examinations. The 18-year-old Londoner who has an Indian-born father and mother from Italy, has been given permission to ‘sit’ three exams in Paris this week before taking another less than 24 hours after the finish of this year’s twice-around-the-clock endurance sportscar race. The Marlborough College student will use the high-speed TGV train to make the 120-mile journey on three consecutive days to take mathematics, advanced maths and physics exams.

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