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Pakistan International Airlines are once again at the centre of a controversial investigation after a ‘drunken’ pilot was apprehended during a pre-flight check at Leeds Bradford Airport last week.

54-year-old Irfan Faiz, from Pakistan, appeared in front of Leeds Magistrates Courts on Friday 20th September charged with being four times over the legal alcohol limit when he boarded the Airbus 310 aircraft.

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Omar Borkan Al Gala, the model identified as one of three men deported from Saudi Arabia for being too handsome, will be making his first public appearance in the UK this month.

With his dreamy eyes, well-groomed beard and razor-sharp cheekbones, Omar Borkan Al Gala is undeniably handsome.

23-year-old Omar’s story captured headlines across the world turning the model and photographer into a global online sensation, with more than 1.3 million fans on Facebook.

He was reportedly ejected from the Jenadrivah Heritage and Culture Festival in Riyadh, when religious police “forcibly” removed him from the event. The Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vices had him and two other men deported to Abu Dhabi in case women should 'fall for them'.

Now living in Vancouver BC, Omar has become a worldwide sensation, with many of his daily Facebook posts achieving 100,000 ‘Likes’ and thousands of comments from his army of swooning female followers. Interestingly, photos of Omar with his trademark Arabian headdress attract far more ‘Likes’ than those in ‘normal’ western attire.

As a one-man publicity machine, Omar has been putting his astonishing popularity to good use with celebrity endorsements, PAs, magazine photo-shoots and fashion shows.

Having just finished his Tokyo visit where he walked the ramp in front of 20,000 screaming fans, Omar will be meeting fans across the UK for six days from 24-29 September 2013, culminating in his first ever appearance on a British runway.

A Couture Catwalk Show takes place at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London – Sunday 29th September.

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Rahat electrifies the Leeds arena

By Anush Ansari anush@asianexpress.co.uk

In an electrifying performance in Leeds, superstar Rahat Fateh Ali Khan closed the show by saying that the response from the audience in Yorkshire was one of the best shows he had ever done.

With over 3,500 people, mostly from Leeds and Bradford, flocking the new First Direct Leeds Arena on Sunday Spetember 15th, Rahat and his group of musicians enthralled the crowd with his commercial hits.

Despite widely circulating rumours about the possibility of the event being cancelled due to the death of his aunt Naheed Nusrat, wife of internationally acclaimed music legend Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, the show went on.

Rahat, at the start of the show, made a short announcement that his love and commitment to his fans was of far too much importance to cancel the show. He reiterated that the “show must go on” and that he will do his best to entertain the crowds.

And entertain he did, Rahat belted out some of the most-loved songs and at one point almost a third of the audience was stood up dancing to some of the more upbeat tracks, even the old uncles and hijab-wearing girls joined in!

Rahat, speaking to the Asian Express said: “In the UK, there are

different audiences with different tastes but they are all eager to listen to music flavoured with Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, so I hope I fulfilled this.” he said.

He said that he was honoured to have performed across the UK but the special importance to him, was being the first South-Asian artist to perform live in the Leeds First Direct Arena.

Rahat’s genius lies in many forms but his ability to maintain his Qawwali and Sufi traditions alive whilst remaining one of the most popular Bollywood singers sets him and his concerts apart from the rest.

Rahat flew out to attend the funeral of his aunt the following morning.

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follow us on twitter: Changes to Fair Access to Care Services

Bradford Council is proposing changes to the way people access social care.

Bradford Council's Executive, on Tuesday 1 October, will be asked to approve the proposal to change the Fair Access to Care Services (FACS) eligibility threshold in Bradford to provide funding to people who have a substantial or critical need only.

The Council is trying to ensure that support for those people in greatest need is sustainable for the future, in the context of big cuts to Council funding.

In the last three years the Council has had to make savings of over £100 million because of national spending cuts. Over the next three years it is estimated that another £115 million will be needed to balance the books. That is over 25 per cent of the Council's current budget.

More than three quarters of the money will have to be found in the next two years, starting with an immeditae need to find around £38 million next year (2014-2015) and around £50 million in the year after.

A three-month public consultation on the proposal to change the Fair Access to Care Services (FACS) eligibility has taken place and will be considered.

The FACS threshold is a national set of guidelines which helps determine a person's care needs and whether the individual is eligible for a service from the Council. People can be assessed as either low, moderate, substantial or critical.

Bradford currently sets the FACS threshold at moderate and has done since the framework was introduced ten years ago. But 83% of local authorities in England are now operating at substantial and critical levels for their eligibility criteria according to the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services.

Increased demand through a growing population of older people and people with disabilities and limited resources mean Bradford are looking at targeting social care at those who are in greatest need whilst at the same time maintaining a strong focus on prevention and early intervention.

Last year the Council provided over 2,000 people with short-term assistance and support to help them regain and maintain independence, including elderly people, people with physical or learning disabilities and people with mental health needs.

11,600 people received longer term care and support services, over 80% in their own homes and 18% in care homes. 4,000 carers were also helped to look after vulnerable adults.

Coun Amir Hussain, Bradford Council's Executive Member for Adult Services, said: "Bradford Council has been one of the hardest hit financially with budget cuts. We have less money to spend and more people who need support and more pople with complex needs. We need to ensure that there is enough money to support those with the greatest need.

"We already have a strong focus on prevention and early intervention.

We have traditionally invested well in the voluntary sector, and despite the cuts over the last three years, have tried to protect critical areas of provision, and still invest heavily alongside our NHS partners including Public Health. We will also continue to support family and other informal carers as much as we can.

"The Council can no longer afford to be all things to all people, but has to target its reducing resources on those with greatest need."

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West Yorkshire Police.”

Likewise a PIA airline spokesman said on Thursday: “The pilot has Staff at the airport told the court been suspended. The airline will Mr Faiz was “unsteady on his feet take strongest action against him and smelt of intoxicants” during the and all those involved in such pre flights checks on the plane conduct. The PIA will not provide which was set to fly 180 passengers any legal assistance in such cases.” to Islamabad, Pakistan.

Mr Faiz has been flying for 25 The pilot was allegedly chewing years and could now face a gum to disguise the odor of the maximum sentence of two years in alcohol on his breath. prison when he is sentenced at Martin Townend, prosecuting, told Leeds Crown Court on the 18th Leeds Magistrates' Court: “He did October. gain access to the cockpit of the This case is just the latest incident aircraft when he was stopped by which threatens to tarnish the managers, who contacted police, reputation of the international who arrested him. airline.

“There was a potential for the Just one day prior three PIA male plane to have been piloted by a flight attendants were arrested by drunk pilot. That would have been Manchester police after a British dangerous for the passengers and woman, travelling on Karachipeople living in the UK, as that Lahore-Manchester flight on plane could have potentially Tuesday 17th September, lodged a crashed.” harassment complaint against them.

The legal alcohol limit for flying is Additionally, last week, a dead 9mg of alcohol per 100ml yet when cockroach was found in a food breathalysed, Mr Faiz registered packet provided by the PIA on a 41mg, more than four times the legal flight heading towards New York. amount.

In May 2013 fighter jets were A spokesperson for Leeds called upon to escort an aircraft to Bradford Airport told reporters: Stanstead airport after two men “We are aware of the incident but allegedly attempted to gain access the matter is being dealt with by the to the plane’s cockpit.

Nazim Ali: “It is shocking to be honest. For such a professional to be in this position and have such experience it is unbelievable. He is putting hundreds of lives at risk.

“I have flown four or five times with PIA but never had any complaints really. I’ve heard about issues surrounding the safety of the flights before and planes having to be grounded but this incident is truly shocking.

“PIA now need to look at themselves and sort out their priorities, making sure the safety of their passengers is number one.”

Shanwaz Ahmed: “It’s clearly very embarrassing thing for the PIA to have to endure. Their reputation is in tatters and they now have a lot of bridge building to do.

“I have only flown with them once in the past back in 1998, but if there was any part of me thinking I might fly with them again, it is now a definite no.

“As for the pilot, I don’t think the two years they are threatening him with are enough.

He could have endangered hundreds of lives and who knows what would have happened had he been allowed to fly.”

Alia Ansari: “I had a terrible experience with PIA recently which already made me not want to fly with them ever again, even before this latest news.

“I was on my way home from Pakistan and our plane was delayed three hours so we just sat on the plane for all that time and it was absolutely disgusting – the toilets were filthy, the whole plane was very smelly, so much so that the staff kept having to spray it, and there was no air con.

“I slept through the meals and when I asked if I could get some food when I had awoken, I was told there was nothing left; I hadn’t eaten for 12 hours and it just made me feel like I was begging.

“This incident with the drunk pilot was an amazing example of misconduct, imagine if he had of been able to fly. He deserves everything he gets.”

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Wakefield Council is encouraging people to cycle for fun, fitness and for life as part of its cycling legacy.

To help anyone who is interested in cycling but does not have a bike Wakefield Council now offer bike hire facilities at Anglers Country Park. The scheme which has been recently launched offers several bikes in various sizes to hire for £2 per hour.

Cllr David Dagger, Wakefield Council’s cabinet member for Sport, said: “We are continuing to work with partners to provide cycling opportunities across the district as part of our cycling legacy.

“The aim of the bike hire scheme is to open up cycling to everyone – even if you don’t own a bike you can now hire one and give cycling a go.

Interest in the cycling amongst our residents is growing and we’ve found our Skyride programme is proving really popular. We are receiving great feedback from participants. I urge everyone to get involved with one of their local rides.”

The Council, in partnership with British Cycling, is offering a programme of 25 led rides in the district. The next two rides are on Sunday 29th September. There is a ride at Hemsworth Water Park at 10am at a steady pace and a more challenging ride starting at Featherstone Sports Complex , passing Wintersett Reservoir also starting at 10am. For more information on the rides and to book visit http://www.goskyride.com Skyride's local bike rides are the perfect opportunity for the whole family to get together and take part in fun, community rides and explore the local area. All rides are organised and guided by British Cycling trained Ride Leaders, who are on hand to offer encouragement and support throughout. There are rides for all ages with different levels available from easygoing to more challenging rides.

These rides are also complemented by the Wakefield District Cycle Forum who offer a comprehensive events programme throughout the year, including bike taster sessions, maintenance training and longer themed rides to promote the district and cycling.

For more information on cycling in Wakefield visit www.wakefield.gov.uk/cycling Asian

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Council for Mosques’ annual report raises some grave concerns

Fears for Britain’s Muslim generation

By Anush Ansari anush@asianexpress.co.uk

Rising criminality amongst young Muslims and the untold damage to the communities due to the actions of a handful of men is a growing concern says the Council for Mosques (CfM).

The organisations annual report raised concerns about Islamaphobia, debilitating health, poverty, failing education and the vulnerability of young Muslims to the culture of crime, drugs, and “heinous” sexual grooming.

CfM president Mohammed Mushtaq, general secretary Zulfiqar Karim and chief executive Mohammed Saleem Khan tackled the issues within the report where discussions on sexual grooming and increasing criminality were of particular importance.

A call has gone out to the Muslim community, Mosques and other organisations to raise awareness and continue to work hard to provide support to the authorities and the victims of this heinous crime.

Mr Karim states that the grooming issue has tarnished the Muslim communities in Britain and said: “We as a community need work harder for better relations within our city with other faith groups and people of other races.

We must bring down barriers that have been created over many years and endeavour to have better understanding of our cities.”

He added: “This is a society-wide phenomenon which requires a

collective and interactive action supported by sustainable resources.

The vast majority of law-abiding Muslims find grooming and other forms of criminality totally abhorrent.”

Mr Saleem Khan said: “Although, in minority, the criminals have the capacity to attract major media headlines, regularly undoing the hard work of the peaceful law-abiding majority.”

The report also talked about a rise in Islamaphobia and a subsequent threat from right-wing extremists.

The CfM talked about Muslims being “demonised and dehumanised”, which in turn enflamed the “right-wing elements of both sides of the divide”.

On the survival for families in this economic climate, the CfM said that the traditional strength of Muslim families is under a serious threat. It pointed out that family disharmony, stress, increasing debts and general decline in health and wellbeing has a dampening effect on the family unit.

Mr Karim advised against looking for quick-fix answers. He said to ensure that the communities can reverse this downward trend they must improve skills through training so people are able to gain better paid employment.

He added: “If Bradford is to fulfil its true potential as a city of high skilled workforce, then the Muslim community need to be part of that vision and plan moving forward.

Economic prosperity for the Muslim community is vital for any chance of future generations.”

CONCERNED: Bradford’s Council for Mosques’ general secretary Zulfi Karim highlights major issues that need to be tackled

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DIED: Nazim Din passed away last month following the arrest of one of his sons

JUSTICE: Nazim Din’s family (l-r) Shazad Khadam (nephew), Nadeem Nazim Din (son) Azam Yousaf (uncle), Adeel Nazim Din (son), Rizwan Ali (close family friend), Saeed Khan (nephew)

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Wortley family still without answers following grandfather’s death

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

More than three weeks have passed since the passing of Nazim Din in Leeds, yet questions still remain following the actions leading up to his death.

Mr Din collapsed and died just outside his family home in Wortley on the 28th August, following the arrest of one of his sons, and an alleged push by a police officer.

An investigation was launched by the Internal Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) following the death yet the family have since been left waiting for answers and ‘waiting for justice’.

The grandfather of seven’s funeral was finally held at the Bilal Mosque, Harehills, on the 6th September following three separate post-mortems.

Thousands of mourners turned up on the day to pay their respects before he was later buried at Cottingley cemetery.

The Grasmere Court resident required assistance to walk and

was, allegedly, knocked to the ground by officials as they were placing one of his sons in the police van following allegations of criminal damage.

Mr Din’s family claim Nazim Din was simply trying to tell the authorities that they ‘had the wrong son’; however he was pushed out of the way and subsequently fell to the floor, where he remained, unattended, for more than 20 minutes.

Family friend, Mahmood Yousaf, explained the current situation, and hoped that the matter would have been resolved by now.

He said: “We have been told

that an inquest has been begun but we have obviously been grieving lately so have not had contact with the police yet.

“They have said they want to come and see us and hopefully this will happen soon.

“We know whose fault it was and we know there is nothing that can now be done to bring Nazim back. However, to not even haven been offered an apology I don’t think is right. Somebody must take responsibility for their actions.”

Mr Din is survived by his wife, five children, seven grandchildren, his mother, brother and four sisters.

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Tributes to ‘exceptional young man’ TRIBUTE: Flowers at the scene of the fatal crash

Two weeks have passed since a fatal car accident resulted in the death of a popular Bradford man and tributes are still being made to the victim.

Mohammed Rabanawaz Sultan, 26, died at the scene of the crash on Queens Road, Bradford after his Volkswagen

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Daring staff take on Abseil challenge for local hospital

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

A team of courageous staff from Bradford Royal Infirmary took to the skies last week in an attempt to raise money for the establishment’s neonatal unit.

After arriving at the top a converted mill building, on Thornton Road, Bradford, on Wednesday 11th September, the group of fundraisers preceded, one-by-one, to abseil down one of the city’s tallest structures.

The staff, who are all part of the BRI’s £2million neonatal unit expansion, hoped to raise funds to go towards buying additional home comforts and furnishings for the new unit.

Dr Sunita Seal, clinical lead for neonatology, guided her colleagues in the daring feat.

Fellow consultant neonatologists, Dr Chris Day and Dr Sam Wallis, also made the descent with Susan Robins, divisional general manager for the Women and Children's division, and Sarah Szpara, clinical service manager for the charity, also on hand.

The neonatal unit is currently undergoing an expansion which will see the entire department redesigned for the benefit of babies and

their families and carers.

The enlarged unit, which is scheduled to open in February 2014, will have ensuite family bedrooms, a play area within a new relatives’ sitting room and a counselling suite. There will also be a dedicated room for mothers to express breast milk for their preterm babies.

The unit currently provides care for up to 27 babies at any one time, has five intensive care cots, five high dependency cots and 17 low dependency cots, and is regularly full.

Babies delivered in other hospitals are often transferred to the unit for the highest levels of intensive care.

Passat collided with a tree on Saturday 7th September.

Mr Sultan, of Toller Lane, Bradford, was the sole occupant of the car and was pronounced dead shortly after the accident.

Bradford Councillor Imran Hussain was a close family friend of the victim and explained how big of a loss Mr Sultan was

FUNDRAISING: Sunita Seal, consultant neonatologist and clinical lead for the neonatal unit at the BRI

to the whole of the community.

He said: “He was a model young man – exceptional person. I think he made a real contribution to society and will be sadly missed by friends and family alike. My thoughts are with them.

“He was always out making a contribution to society, always

going out of his way to help others in any way he could. He was clearly a very popular character in the community, as shown by the hundreds of people who attended his funeral earlier this month.

“I’ve known the family for years now and my thoughts are with them at this time.”

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DELIGHTED: Hamara Centre CEO, Hanif Malik

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by Leeds-based Hamara Centre will see a 5km run/walk take place in aid of Leeds General Infirmary children’s heart unit and Martin House children’s hospice.

Under the Give a Gift initiative the run will take place on the 6th October in Roundhay Park, Leeds with everybody invited to come along and help raise money for the local causes.

“We Are involved in this fantastic project and would really appreciate your help and support by joining us on the 6th October 2013 to raise money for these two great causes,” Habib Malik, CEO of the Hamara Centre, said.

“Please pass the email on to all your friends and family members.

Help us put a smile on a child's face. If you need any further information, please call me on 0113 277 3330 or register if you can help.”

For more information please visit www.giveagift.org.uk and get involved today.

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The Give a Gift initiative was a huge success last month with hundreds of toys being donated to local causes.

The Leeds General Infirmary and Martin House children’s hospice were the recipients of the gifts, donated to the Hamara centre, Leeds, during Ramadan.

Hanif Malik, CEO of the Hamara Centre, was delighted with the projects final outcome and was overwhelmed by the response to the appeal.

“We had hundreds and hundreds of gifts and toys donated to the cause which was an absolutely terrific response,” he said.

“It was a fantastic communal effort, with the Muslim community showing their generosity throughout the month of Ramadan. Charity is an integral part of our faith and it showed with the Give a Gift initiative.”

He added: “To see the response from the kids themselves that was the best part of the day for me; seeing smiles on the faces of the kids, some of whom were celebrating their Eid in hospital, was fantastic.

“Parents were also delighted with the project...it is a difficult time for any parent in that sort of situation so it was good to be able

to offer some sort of support through gifts for their children.”

Wendy Haigh is a trustee at the LGI and was overwhelmed by the number of presents donated to the appeal.

“It’s been absolutely marvelous,” she explained. “All the hard work they have put in and the children have absolutely loved it today.

“We have never had anything like this before, not to this extent. It’s overwhelming what the Muslim community has done here.

“Children will now remember this occasion rather than their stay in hospital. It’s been like a Christmas day for them really, I think that’s what the project hoped to achieve and I think that is exactly what it has done.”

Likewise, Martin House representative, Sarah Tarpey added: “We were overwhelmed by your generosity and cannot thank you enough for the donations of toys and gifts. Thank you for caring enough to do this for our children and their LGI Trustee Wendy Haigh families.”

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Raj Bari restaurant faces £30,000 fine

A restaurant in Hythe is facing a potential fine of up to £30,000 following an operation by officers.

Officers from the UK Border Agency visited Raj Bari on Seabrook Road on Friday 13 September.

Individuals were questioned to check if they had the right to be in the UK. They arrested three Bangladeshi men. One, aged 29, was working in breach of his visa conditions, a 30year-old had overstayed his visa while the other, aged 35, had entered the country illegally.

All three men have been placed on immigration bail while their cases are progressed. They face removal from the country if found to have no leave to remain.

The restaurant was served a notice warning that a civil penalty of up to £10,000 per illegal worker found will be imposed unless proof is provided that the correct right-to-work checks were carried out. This is a potential total of £30,000.

Ceri Williams, Kent and Sussex, immigration enforcement team, Home Office said: “Illegal working has a serious impact on communities, undermining legitimate businesses and taking jobs from those who are genuinely allowed to work.

Employers unsure of the steps they need to take to avoid employing illegal workers can visit our Preventing illegal working pages, or they can call the agency's employers helpline on 0300 123 4699.

Anyone with information about immigration offenders can report crime on this website, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

TEAM: (l-r) Aakash owner, Azhar Mahmood; British super bantamweight champion, Barry ‘Kid Galahad’ Awad; Aakash General Manager, Azhar Mahmood

Efforts continue to reduce road casualties in North Yorkshire North Yorkshire Police’s Mobile Safety Camera vans are now even more visible on the county’s roads.

Each of the three vans now bears the same livery as other vehicles in the police fleet.

The new look resulted from feedback made by a member of the public who contributed to a recent webchat hosted

by Chief Constable Dave Jones.

Since the three vans started to operate in April this year, the team has carried out 1,845 hours of enforcement patrols and issued 23,595 tickets. Of the tickets issued, more than 19,600 drivers have opted to take a Speed Awareness Course, over 2,600 have been given fixed penalties and almost 440 more being reported for summons to court.

Assistant Chief Constable Paul Kennedy, of North Yorkshire Police, said: “Making the roads as safe as possible across our area is a key priority for North Yorkshire Police and the ‘95 Alive’ York and North Yorkshire Road Safety Partnership.

“The Mobile Safety Camera vans mean that we have the flexibility to locate the cameras in the right place at the right time, reacting to the latest intelligence about driver and rider behaviour and feedback from the public.

“Speed has been shown to be a significant contributory factor in collisions where people are killed or seriously injured. Excessive and

inappropriate speeding not only raises the risk of you being involved in a collision, but also the severity of injury you, and others involved, would suffer.

Ultimately, it can be a matter of life or death.”

ACC Kennedy added: “As well as responding to public feedback to make the Mobile Safety Camera vans more visible, we already publicise the weekly routes they cover on the North Yorkshire Police website and on the force Facebook and Twitter pages.

This information is widely covered and shared by the mainstream media and people using social networking sites.

There really is no excuse if you are caught speeding.”

The Mobile Safety Camera vans are self-funding with the running costs paid for through the levies generated by speed awareness course fees.

A speed awareness course is offered to first time offenders who meet certain criteria. This is an educational alternative to receiving a speeding conviction and penalty points on your driving licence.

Any excess levies go back into road safety projects identified by the “95 Alive” York and North Yorkshire Road Safety Partnership.

For more information about the Mobile Safety Camera vans or view the routes they cover, please visit www.northyorkshire.police.uk/safetyca mera.

A team of champions

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

When Kid Galahad landed the knockout blow to Jazza Dickens last week, it ensured the 23-year-old was about to embark on his biggest journey yet.

And what better way to celebrate his title-winning bout than by visiting dining hotspot, and main sponsor, Aakash Restaurant in Bradford, to dine like true champions.

Having backed ‘the Kid’ for just over a year, the eatery hosted the champ and a host of close friends for an evening where the strict boxing diet was thrown out the window and food conquered all.

Aakash owner, Azhar Mahmood, was delighted to see the Yorkshireman clinch the British super bantamweight title in Rotherham and explained why he was so eager to back the boxing ace.

“We began our sponsorship with Kid Galahad last year and have been big fans for even longer,” he explained.

“Aakash is his favourite restaurant so it was fantastic to be able to sponsor him and then hold events like this today. He is a very nice person, he’s happily taking photos with all our diners and when it comes to the food he really does go in all guns blazing.”

Mr Mahmood witnessed the Kid claim victory live at the Magna Centre, Rotherham, and was always confident of victory.

“On the actual night I was lucky enough to be there and see his victory first hand,” he explained.

“I think he was down on points going into the tenth yet I never doubted him, he was holding back and we all saw why. Congratulations to the Kid, from all at Aakash.”

CHAMP: Barry Awad, aka Kid Galahad

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Young people aim to tackle domestic abuse in teenage relationships FILM: A music video has bee produced by Bradford’s youths n

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Young people in Bradford are using film, photography and music to raise awareness of domestic abuse as an issue amongst their peers.

A music video entitled ‘STUCK in Chains’, which will be available on You Tube, has been written, filmed and produced by young people. They identified domestic abuse within young people’s relationships as an issue that affects them but which can go unnoticed or unchallenged.

The video addresses the impact of domestic abuse from the point of view of young people, through rap music and film, and highlights where young people can find help and support. It will be launched during Bradford’s Safeguarding Week on Monday, 30 September at 5.30pm.

The launch event will include a screening of the video, live performance of the track, and speeches by young people involved in the project. The initiative has been supported by Bradford Council’s Youth Service and Bradford Safeguarding Children Board.

Nola O’Neill, Bradford Council Youth Worker, said: "We really hope that this video and track will reach out to young people who are on the receiving end of an abusive relationship, or who are hurting someone they love, and encourage

them to talk to someone they trust and seek help.”

Jason Baker, who co-wrote the lyrics and co-performs, said: "We want young people who are victims of abuse in relationships to know where to go for support. We want them to feel better knowing that they are not alone and that there are people who can relate to them and who care.

"We want to spread our message through music because people listen to music all the time and it can influence how they think.”

A number of national surveys highlight the impact that domestic

abuse can have in young people’s relationships, the wide variety of ways in which it can take place, and that it often goes unreported.

Conor Butler, who directed the video, said: "My passion for filming and music meant that when the opportunity to get involved with the STUCK project came about I jumped at the chance to do something different with a serious subject matter.

"During researching for STUCK I spoke to people and watched a lot of related videos, learning what people go through. This got to me emotionally, and I feel good that the

“We really hope that this video and track will reach out to young people who are on the receiving end of an abusive relationship, or who are hurting someone they love, and encourage them to talk to someone they trust and seek help.”

video we have produced will raise awareness and really help people.”

The video will be available to organisations such as schools and youth clubs to raise the issue of relationship abuse between young people as part of discussions in a supportive environment.

Sofia Tsanou, who sings on the track, said: "We want young people to understand there are different types of abuse in relationships, it’s not just physical, there is emotional abuse as well.

"Understanding emotions is hard, and we all need to know how to talk about them.

Being close to someone can bring up lots of complicated feelings, no matter what type of relationship you are in.

"Whatever your situation, find a positive outlet for your feelings, don’t hurt others or yourself.”

Nick Frost, Independent Chair of Bradford Safeguarding Children Board, said: "Domestic violence can blight young people’s lives, and it can seem very hard to escape. This brave music video is a creative way of raising the issue amongst young people, and also gives the message that help is at hand for them, and it is a cycle they can break.”

Cllr Ralph Berry, Bradford Council’s Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services, said: "This is a

very difficult issue which these young people have taken on, and they deserve great credit for getting this important message out there. The use of the music video in schools and in youth services will hopefully give other young people a greater understanding of this issue and where they can get help if it affects them.”

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Positive Bradford Events galore at city celebrations

Positive Bradford makes its return to the city next weekend as hundreds of activities are set to arrive in City Park.

Organisers are expecting more than 20,000 people to overtake the city on Saturday 28th September with events and activities on offer for children and adults of all ages. Kicking off at 11am, the day will be MUSIC: More than 20,000 people will attend the fair on Saturday

DRUMMER: A mix of musical cultures promises a diverse range of entertainment

packed with everything from parades to the highly anticipated Bradfactor, and best of all it’s free.

Up and coming opera star, Rob Dziekanski will perform some classic hits whilst Punjabi and bhangra dancing will be on show at regular intervals, providing an upbeat tempo.

Also on hand from the other side of the Atlantic are Panache 2014, who will be offering up some brilliant cheerleading straight from the US finals, and folk acoustic performers Downreno, presenting a mixture of American driving tunes.

A refugee tent will also be there, along with the Hale project, British Red Cross, Abigail Housing, Bradford Action Refugees, and the City of Sanctuary.

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hunt, arts and crafts sessions, Punjabi arts classes in DJing, drumming and dance, the list is endless and there is bound to be something for everybody on Saturday.

A statement on behalf of the Positive Bradford team read: “Bradford is the 4th largest metropolitan district in England and our strong communities offer visitors and residents a mix of cosmopolitan offerings and friendly people. Here, “pluralism” and “diversity” are more than glossy marketing terms: they are a way of life for residents from a wide range of religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

“The district’s rich and varied population guarantees that there is no single perspective or experience of the Bradford district.”

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Bradford MP calls for more lending to SME’s

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Bradford MP David Ward has called for more banks lending to small and medium sized manufacturing enterprises (SME’s) in Bradford who are positive about the future growth of the economy and are keen to invest.

Speaking in a Westminster Hall debate in the House of Commons, David highlighted that there are encouraging signs that economic prospects are improving. The latest Purchasing Managers Index showed positive growth from 57 in July to 59.1 in August, with some 1,200 manufacturing SMEs providing employment for 15,000 people in the Bradford district alone.

A recent business survey from Barclays also showed that there was a real intention for business to invest for the future, with 54 per cent of businesses planning to increase investment over the next 12 months, where 63 per cent plan to invest in new machinery, 62 per cent plan to invest in new product development and 42 per cent plan

for Lending Scheme to boost the flow of credit to small businesses, bank loans to SMEs shrunk 2 per cent in the last quarter.

“Businesses are waiting, they are ready to invest but they are being held back by a lack of finance. The money is there, but it is clearly going to the bigger companies, which can always access finance from other sources. The companies that critically need the finance to enable them to carry out their investment intentions, are simply being denied it.

“Whatever the reasons, we need to crack this nut if companies in Bradford and across the country are to achieve their full potential and help improve the economy which we are all so desperate to achieve.”

“Businesses are waiting, they are ready to invest but they are being held back by a lack of finance. The money is there, but it is clearly going to the bigger companies.” to invest in furniture, fixtures and buildings.

However, whilst manufacturing businesses have a positive future investment outlook, any forthcoming investment is being hampered as banks are not lending enough capital to SME’s with figures released by the Bank of England on Monday showing a reduction in lending by £583m.

Commenting in the debate David Ward MP said: “Despite the billions of pounds available through the Government’s revamped Funding

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Local playwright to launch production highlighting archaic racist attitudes WRITER: Adam Hughes is the director and writer of True Colours

Changing racist attitudes

By Ashley Grint

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A nationwide theatre production which looks to educate its audience about racism in society is set to be launched in Leeds next month.

True Colours will be welcomed to the Carriageworks on 25th October.

Written and directed by local playwright, Adam Hughes, the play follows the journey of an 82-year-old Yorkshireman who has lived in the same community all his life and witnessed an influx of Asian population.After his wife was mugged by an Asian man, and consequently died of a heart attack, ‘Albert’ adopts a racist attitude. However, after falling one night, the senior citizen is assigned home help, which comes in the form of Janade, a 28-year-old Pakistani.

Adam Hughes, from Garforth, Leeds, decided to write the play after watching a programme on the English Defence League (EDL).

Seeing racist attitudes being spread across the media, the 22-year-old decided he wanted to explore why these ‘predetermined attitudes’ are held by people in regard to different ethnicities.

“I didn’t want to write a play based purely on the EDL, so thought it would be more interesting if I wrote a play about these attitudes on the home front – like in people’s houses,” he explained.

“We have worked a lot in Bradford previously and what I came to notice was it’s so multi-cultural but people still live in blocks. All the white people live together, all the Asian, all the Polish, there’s no real integration. Why is this?

“I found that really interesting and the more I talked to people the more they had seen these attitudes too.

Some people may be seen as stuck in their way but what is interesting with the play is it explores why they are stuck there. It’s not because these people dislike each other, I think it’s just because they have been misinformed.

“In the play, Albert is a Christian, crucifix on wall, hasn’t been to church for ten years, whilst Janade is a guy who prays six times a day.

Albert is so misinformed and misguided he is like a lot of people; there are misrepresentations in tabloid papers and they just always present negative news on Asians.

“If these are the only stories people are reading then they are obviously going to be believe it because they aren’t getting a second opinion. Hopefully the people who come see this play will see the difference and the ignorance that exists and how it has developed.”

The 80 minute production will be shown in Leeds, London, Liverpool and Birmingham with the Yorkshire show taking place at the Carriageworks on the 25th and 26th October.

As well as the theatre production, workshops will be held throughout the country to further explore the issue of racism and how attitudes have been formed.

Organisations such as the Leeds Grand mosque and Leeds Metropolitan’s Islamic society are on board with the Yorkshire workshop, which will take place at The Hub, Holbeck, on Saturday 19th October.

“The thing is with racism, prejudice and islamophobia – people know it exists but they are really afraid to talk about it,” Adam stated.

“They just sweep it under the carpet and the bump gets bigger and bigger so what we are going to do is get people in a room, who are affected by these issues, and talk about how they feel, their stance, how they’ve been affected.

“Then we are going to act out scenes from the play and see how that relates to their lives, how they view it and what feelings it evokes. See if they can understand where the characters are coming from.

“People like Albert, we might never agree with them but we need to understand where they are coming from. It is a two way street and even though they are wrong I think it is really important we look at it from each side.”

More information, about the workshops and the play, including tickets, can be found at www.adhughes.co.uk.

The play is proudly funded by Leeds Inspired and the Arts Council of England.

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The council is reminding people about the range of services on offer to recycle or collect waste.

The reminder comes as a Beeston man has been prosecuted for flytipping furniture.

Instead of donating an unwanted sofa to charity or arranging a bulky waste collection through the council, Michal Ryznar of Brompton View, asked work colleagues to collect it in December 2012.

The sofa, initially spotted outside Ryznar’s property by environmental action officers, turned up on a piece of land in a neighbouring street a few days later.

Ryznar was prosecuted for flytipping and Leeds Magistrates have ordered him to pay £450 costs and a £75 fine plus a £20 victim surcharge.

Ryznar could have avoided the hefty fine by donating the sofa to charity or passing it on through Leeds Freegle.

Many charities and organisations across the city will pick up unwanted furniture and take donations of good quality household goods and working electronics.

The council’s recycling centres also have dedicated containers so people can drop off household goods to be re-used by local charities.

The east Leeds recycling centre at Seacroft is also home to Revive, a re-use shop selling donated items back to the public at low costs.

If large items or furniture can’t be reused, the council offers a bulky waste collection service.

Councillor Mark Dobson, executive member for the environment, said: “One person’s trash really is another person’s treasure. We need to ensure things we no longer want or need are reused and recycled while sending things to landfill should be a last resort.

“If your household goods can’t be re-used or recycled then please ensure they’re disposed of properly as you could face a hefty fine for flytipping.”

Re-using and recycling furniture and household goods has multiple benefits; with less waste going to landfill the council saves money and good causes can raise funds while providing affordable goods or they can put them to good use in the services they provide.

For more information on re-use and recycling services in the city, please see http://www.leeds.gov.uk/ residents/Pages/ReUse.aspx.

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Sounds of Light With the situation in Syria becoming increasingly desperate, it seems everyone is trying their own way to raise funds for those suffering. Human Appeal, a UKbased charity, who has been leading from the fore in providing humanitarian assistance in Syria, is raising the bar.

The 22-year-old non-for profit organisation has arranged a 12-city UK & Ireland concert tour, starring multiplatinum and internationally acclaimed artist, Maher Zain. In fact, this is the second year running Human Appeal have organised a concert tour for Syria. Last year the tour, called Sounds of Light, visited three cities: London, Manchester and Birmingham raising around £800,000.

This year, Human Appeal is confident in surpassing last year’s feat, both in funds raised and entertainment provided. The artists they have going on tour are signed to the leaders in the Islamic music industry, Awakening Records, a Muslim company that has a myriad of Islamic singers under its wing. On tour with Human Appeal will be Zain, 31(Sweden); Raef, 31 (US) and Harris J, 16 (UK).

Hosting the concerts will be Omar Regan, an American comedian and actor, who has appeared in films such as Rush

Hour 2. Co-hosting will be Islam Channel presenter Na'eem Raza, who is perhaps one of the UK's most prolific fundraisers, racking up millions of pounds for charity yearly.

The magnitude of this 12-city concert reflects the gravity of Syria’s struggle.

Human Appeal recognised the need to organise such a tour – the biggest of its kind to ever hit the UK & Ireland. The tour will not only act as a catalyst in highlighting Syria’s plight to many worldwide, but also set a precedent in the need for more events like this.

This year alone Human Appeal has been to Syria on numerous occasions, delivering emergency relief. But most impressively, is their track record in Syria since the conflict began in 2011. Human Appeal was among the first on the ground when the uprisings began. The team has delivered over 4,200 tonnes of bread flour, which has helped up to 10 million people. In addition, they’ve distributed thousands of food packs and helped countless orphans inside Syria and the surrounding countries such as Jordan and Lebanon.

You can purchase tickets for Sounds of Light 2013 from: http://soundsoflight.org/

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Boxing superstar pays visit to local hospice

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BOXER: Amir Khan pays a visit to former amateur boxer, 82-year-old Jimmy Walsh

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

It’s not every day a former world champion drops in to pay you a visit, yet that is exactly what Amir Khan did on his latest trip to Bradford.

The two time former LightWelterweight Champion of the world visited the Marie Curie Hospice, Bradford, on Monday 9th September taking time out of his busy schedule to meet patients, staff and volunteers.

The Bolton-born boxer was helping to raise awareness of the care the hospice provides to people across Bradford and Airedale, and supporting its vital position in society.

STAFF: Dr Sarah Holmes, Dr Clare Rayment, Elaine Hill, Cllr. Rizwan Malik, Amir Khan, Louise Taylor, Lola Rowe, Sharon Link, Nasreen Bahtool

Bradford’s Marie Curie Hospice provides expert care and the best possible quality of life for local people with terminal illnesses and vital support for their families, all completely free of charge.

Amir met patients: Jim Bannon (64), David Owen (66) and Jimmy Walsh (86), as well as staff including Elaine Hill, the Hospice Manager and Dr Sarah Holmes the Medical Director at the hospice.

He was given a tour of the facilities and happily spoke with staff and patients alike as he heard

about the important role the hospice plays.

Speaking about his visit Amir said: “It's a brilliant place. I walked in and couldn't believe how nice it was. If people are ill or they need help, they'll come here and they'll be looked after really well.

“It's nice to put a smile on patient’s faces too. They really appreciate this facility and it really helps having great staff looking after them.”

Sharon Link, Fundraising Manager at the Marie Curie Hospice, Bradford was delighted to see Amir drop in and said: “Having Amir visit the hospice was just fantastic, it really helps to give patients a boost. One patient,

Jimmy, a former amateur boxer really enjoyed sharing boxing stories with Amir.”

This year it will cost over £3.5 million to run the Marie Curie Hospice, Bradford.

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The scheme offers new market traders and existing traders trying a new market, a generous discount package to help them get up and running.

The scheme has been a huge success and applications to the outdoor markets closed earlier this month. It was being held at all Council markets; Castleford, Normanton, Ossett, Pontefract, South Elmsall and Wakefield.

September 2013 - 3rd Edition 15 new businesses have now opened in the markets thanks to the support offered by the scheme and 11 existing traders used the scheme to expand their existing businesses by adding new lines or trying new markets.

Cllr David Dagger, Cabinet Member with responsibility for markets, said: “I am delighted with the success of the scheme across all of the Council’s markets, bringing a variety of new local business and boosting jobs in the district.

"Our bustling district markets now have even more to offer and with a warm welcome and competitive prices there’s never been a better time to visit your local market.�

The businesses brought a wide range of goods and services to our markets. New food stalls offer traditional sweets and fudges, jerk chicken and vegetable curry. The offer of ladies clothing and children’s wear has improved and there are new stalls aiming at young clientele selling young fashion, handmade bags and jewellery.

Castleford market has new traders selling ladies and children fashion, jewellery, bags and shoes as well as flowers, plants and garden ornaments.

In Normanton, new outdoor traders sell household goods, linen, rugs and lamps as well as a wide selection of make-up, accessories, jewellery and small toys.

Pontefract outdoor market has benefited from new food stalls, children and adult fashion, shoes, bags and handmade gifts.

South Elmsall market gained six new traders, selling make-up and jewellery, cards and crafts, and customised t-shirts and other accessories.

In Wakefield, the market now has a new ladies fashion outdoor stall and another selling football items.

And on Saturday a brand new business is selling wooden and metal plaques, ornaments and gifts.

For more information about the scheme and Wakefield Council markets visit www.wakefield.gov.uk/markets

Children unite to celebrate multiculturalism in next generation

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

VOCALIST: Four-year-old Muhammad Ismael spoke with confidence during the Nasheed contest

Children from across Bradford came together last week to attend a special ‘Youth Empowerment Day’.

The day was arranged by the Naqshbandia Active Development Association (NADA), and was put on to help boost the confidence in today’s youths as well as staging fun events for them to partake in.

A morning session saw more than 20 courageous youngsters brave the adverse weather conditions to take part a coaching master class. Delivered by a team of qualified junior football coaches and volunteers, the football provided a shining light on an otherwise murky day.

After drying off, the young people then returned to the Jamia Masjid Naqshbandia Aslamia for an afternoon of singing with a specially arranged Nasheed contest.

15 contestants aged between four years to 15 years old

Youth Empowerment Day participated in the Nasheed Contest culminating in an immense show with some memorable talent.

Despite all singers receiving a participation trophy, the winners, in reverse order, were: Awais Mehraj, Muhammad Umair Shah, and in first place, Siraj Shafiq.

Nazim Ali is the general secretary at NADA and was delighted to be able to provide trophies to all children on the day.

He said: “All participants received Trophies or Prizes for their efforts since we firmly believe they were all winners. “Many commented that this was the first time they had ever won a trophy or prize and we believe this is the encouragement needed and a catalyst for them to become more confident and achieve more personal accolades as they get older.�

He added: “We live streamed the full Nasheed Contest and it was heartwarming to see so many parents celebrating their children's achievements and giving them encouragement. “Children thrive on positive reinforcement and this is a mainstay trait of NADA as we place young people at the heart of our social programmes and activities. “After all, our motto is 'Getting to the heart of issues'.�

Rounding off the day with a scripted speech from Mr Ali, encouraging young people to thrive in education, have a noble character, and help one another to become model citizens, the ‘Youth Empowerment Day’ was a huge success.

YOUTH: 15 children took part in the afternoon activities

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leader of Leeds City Council and chair of the Association of West Yorkshire Councils said: “We are seeing more and more evidence of Six Yorkshire councils have joined people finding themselves with forces to block the websites for all serious debt problems after being known payday lenders in the enticed into taking out loans from country. payday lenders.

The councils which represent 2.4 “A recent survey of 113 lenders by million residents and employ 67,000 the Citizen’s Advice Bureau found 9 employees have taken the step of out of 10 applicants were not asked blocking the websites of all known to provide proof that they could payday lenders from all council afford the loan. It can be no surprise terminals – including those that this sort of in libraries and face-to-face irresponsible lending customer contact centres as leaves many people facing Councils in West Yorkshire well as all staff computers. serious hardship. This is an This agreement follows industry which must face join together for single biggest on from the announcement greater controls over their initiative in the country last month that the Office operations, but, until they of Fair Trading (OFT) has do, we feel that it is against predatory lenders referred the whole of the necessary to take this payday lending industry to action.” the Competition Leeds City Council is Commission because of concerns there are likely to be somewhere in also organising a major national about the practices used by the the region of 78,000 residents who conference in Leeds on 25th industry and the impact on currently have payday loans. The October, devoted entirely to the vulnerable citizens. payday lending industry has been subject of high cost lending and how All councils in West Yorkshire – one of the fastest growing parts of to develop strategies to help citizens Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, the financial services sector over the who find themselves trapped in a Leeds and Wakefield - along with past five years and there are fears spiral of unsustainable debt.

City of York Council have taken the that it is having a significant impact Speakers at the conference will step to block the sites of almost 200 on the lives of many people. include prominent national figures high interest payday lenders.

National charity Step Change from the advice sector, the Although a few other councils have reported that 42 percent of Department for Work and Pensions, across the country have also taken young people aged between 16 and Member of Parliament, Church of this step, today’s announcement 25 who come to them for help have England and the world of sport. represents the single biggest debts to payday lenders.

Final details of the conference will initiative in the country in the Councillor Keith Wakefield, be issued during September.

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campaign against what are described as predatory lenders.

Anyone attempting to access Payday lender websites on a council computer will instead be redirected to an information page which will provide information about sources of money and debt advice and alternative sources of affordable credit and banking services through local credit unions.

It has been estimated that across the six councils' geographic areas

SERIOUS: Councillor Keith Wakefield says more needs to be done on irresponsible lending by loan sharks

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44 years for drug dealers Operation Sabredale continues to succeed in battle against drugs

By Anush Ansari anush@asianexpress.co.uk

A group of 17 drug dealers have been jailed for more than 40 years after being found guilty of drug offences last week.

The individuals were all arrested under Operation Sabredale, a project launched by West Yorkshire Police in an attempt to tackle the distribution of Class A drugs in Bradford.

More than 250 warrants have been executed since Sabredale was introduced across the district in the summer of 2012, leading to more than 200 arrests as well as the seizure of £500,000 in cash and nearly £2million worth of drugs.

Out of the latest 17 arrests, ten people were given sentences of more than three years, whilst 23-year-old Qaiser Rehman, of Grantham Road, Great Horton, was handed the heaviest sentence of five years.

His brother, Faisal, 19, had his custodial sentence of 18 months suspended for two years, with 180 hours unpaid work.

Father of two and carer, Zeshan Hussain, 26, was handed a longer sentence of four years, for his significant role in the distribution channels.

Also sentenced were Akheel Ali, 25, of Cecil Avenue, Great Horton, who was jailed for two years; Ansar Mahmood, 24, of Sherborne Road,

Great Horton, was given three years and six months; Amjid Khan, 24, of Boynton Street, West Bowling, was locked up for 27 months; Latvian Igors Kirilko, 31, of Manningham Lane, was jailed for 18 months; and Noman Khan, 35, of Hobine Avenue, West Bowling, was jailed for four years.

“Operation Sabredale will continue to target those who feel they can lead criminal lifestyles in Bradford and I can assure the people of Bradford that more arrests will follow.”

Defendants who were sentenced to young offender’s institutes included Rommel Morgan, 18, for two years and Iyas Khan, 20, for three years.

Bradford District Community Safety Chief Inspector Dan Greenwood was glad to see so many arrests under this latest operation and hopes it will act as a warning to

people involved in the crime.

He said: “The latest sentences handed out to drug dealers operating in the West Bowling area were as a result of the latest activity under Operation Sabredale.

“Since we launched Operation Sabredale, a key principle was that we would listen and respond to our communities and work with them to tackle this type of criminality.

“The residents of West Bowling told us that drug dealing was an issue and we mounted a painstaking investigation which has led to the sentencing of 19 people to a total of 46 years in jail. More people are due in Court in relation to this operation.

“Operation Sabredale will continue to target those who feel they can lead criminal lifestyles in Bradford and I can assure the people of Bradford that more arrests will follow. As long as our community tells us they want to tackle an issue, we will continue to support them and intervene.”

He said: “My message to those involved in this kind of criminality is simple; we will investigate your offending, we will arrest you and where possible we will put you in front of a Court.

“We continue to urge anyone who has information about drug crime in West Bowling or anywhere else in Bradford District to contact the Police on 101 or CrimeStoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”

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DIN Solicitors specialise in various areas of law.

This week our family law solicitor will be discussing her work:

production Local university student sets sights high as he aims to crack Bollywood

A warm greeting to all readers. I am a family law solicitor dealing in all areas of family law. It is a sad reality that life can throw unexpected family problems due to marriage breakdowns. My own knowledge of Asian issues and legal expertise in this area enables me to provide a personal and specialist service to each and every client.

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

I have dealt with a wide range of cases including but not limited to:

• Divorces based on unreasonable behaviour, desertion and separation • The validity of religious marriages, such as a Nikkah, and of divorces, such as Talaqs and Khul'as • Nullity applications • Children applications for residence, contact and prohibited steps orders • Domestic violence issues and non molestation orders • Injunctions • Ancillary financial relief matters

In these unfortunate circumstances you need someone you can trust and rely on. This is where I come in. I handle all cases with utmost sensitivity to ensure your privacy is respected and your legal rights protected. I can assist clients in English, Urdu, Punjabi or Hindi. If you have any legal worries relating to any family matters then it is worth having a chat with me: you have nothing to lose and possibly a lot to gain.

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Warning of India money transfer scam

West Yorkshire Police is urging residents to be aware of a financial scam which has seen a Leeds man lose thousands of pounds.

The 78-year-old man was contacted by a man claiming to be from Yorkshire Bank's fraud department, and told he would be paid £500 for helping them to investigate fraud offences.

The victim was first asked to withdraw £1,470 and transfer the money to India via a company called Moneygram. He was told that this would be returned through a courier service.

In total, he transferred £6,570.

The money has not been returned and he has now referred the matter to police for investigation.

PC Pete Overton of North West Leeds Police, said: “This is a sophisticated scam where criminals have shamefully taken advantage of the good will of an elderly Leeds man.

“The victim believed he was doing something helpful. Instead, he has been left thousands of pounds out of pocket.

“I would urge anyone who receives a similar phone call to report the matter immediately to police. This doesn’t appear to be a one-off offence and could possibly be a nationwide scam.”

Yorkshire Bank confirmed that it did not approach anyone for help with investigating fraud offences and said that the scenario was a variation of a crime known as ‘advanced fee fraud’, where people were approached by phone, email or letter and asked to pay a fee up front to later receive a greater reward.

“We advise everyone to be suspicious of any approach which fits this scenario,” said a Yorkshire Bank spokesman.

Anyone who is approached with a similar proposition is asked to contact Action Fraud on 0300 1232 040.

Indian-born Vijay Bhutada hopes that his University of Huddersfield studies will help propel him into a career in the dazzling world of Bollywood. But, in the meantime, he is carrying out research which could help teachers inject some movielike pizzazz into their lectures and classes.

Vijay, aged 25, is from Mumbai, where the world’s largest film industry is based.

Competition to gain a foothold in Bollywood is intense he admits, but when he returns to India after completing two University of Huddersfield degrees, he aims to find work in film editing and effects, which has become his passion. He has raised his profile by entering international competitions and earning commendations from judges.

He gained his technical knowledge from a three-year BA degree in Digital Film and Visual Effects Production.

After graduation he then embarked on research for an MSc degree at the University of Huddersfield, supervised by its Head of Informatics, Dr Rupert Ward.

Vijay has devised a project, mixing pedagogy (the method/ practice of teaching) and informatics, in which he examines ways in which lecturers could add variety and interest to their sessions by incorporating speciallycreated ‘motion graphic’ video film segments, based on the course material.

“Instead of tutors speaking continuously, they will play an animated video to break up the lecture,” said Vijay. “It would be interactive, entertaining and colourful, with sound. I like movies, so I thought, why not use them to help with teaching?”

As part of his research, Vijay is working on an animated video based on a lecture material by Dr Ward

on the topic of software project management. But he has also been developing his credentials as a film editor and enjoyed success in the Mountain Film Festival, which takes place annually in Wanaka, New Zealand.

Entrants to the festival’s film editing competition are supplied with 45 minutes of action-packed footage, featuring outdoor sporting activities such as climbing, water-skiing, biking and kayaking. They must then produce their own threeminute trailer.

Vijay’s mini-movie was one of the shortlisted ten – from 43 entrants from around the world – which were selected to be screened at the 2013 Wanaka Mountain Film Festival.

Vijay’s mini-movie was one of the shortlisted ten – from 43 entrants from around the world – which were selected to be screened at the 2013 Wanaka Mountain Film Festival.

He has entered a sequence of competitions, as a way of boosting his CV. As a keen music fan, who incorporates styles such as hip hop, RnB, blues, pop, rock, rap into his soundtracks, he has composed a number of songs. He entered six of them in the 2013 edition of the UK Songwriting Contest with three of them receiving commendations.

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Dixy Chicken Great food at great prices

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

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ith more than 100 stores nationwide, and franchises across the world, Dixy Chicken has fast become a household name and with a new store opening in Leeds last week, the success story continues to grow for the fast food conglomerate.

Located on Brudenell Grove, Leeds, Dixy Chicken’s latest outlet continues to serve up the finest chicken selections available and builds on the success of its other Leeds store.

All chicken is halal and sourced from reputable suppliers, ensuring that only the finest ingredients are used in creating the juicy, tender, crispy coated chicken we have all

come to expect and love.

Fancy something a bit healthier?

Dixy Chicken’s menu offers an array of options from grilled chicken to salads, to cater for all persons, making it a one stop shop for all diners.

Perhaps a Sizzler Salad or something a little different like a breast fillet Burger, or if you’re really hungry a classic 3-piece meal would no doubt fit the bill. And talking of the ‘bill’, Dixy Chicken offers not only some of the best food on the high street, but some of the best value too.

Safraz Khan, owner of the Brudenell Grove establishment, has been a proud franchisee of Dixy Chicken for more than 12 years and explains how this latest expansion was pushed simply by public demand.

“We have another store located at Briggate but the demand was so much that we thought we had best open up a new store to cater for our loyal customers,” he explains.

“This latest establishment continues to offer only the finest produce and we hope to introduce takeaways very soon to the store so you can enjoy our famous recipes from the comfort of your own home.

“Our brand new, state-of-the-art store serves up the finest chicken meals at a competitive price and we welcome all customers, new and old, to pop down and see what all the fuss is about for themselves.

“They come in because of the name but stay because of the food.”

With a diverse menu bound to satisfy every taste, the choice really is yours at Dixy Chicken.

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n a previous article I discussed the discovery of the brain disease Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in a former rugby union player with a further 10 potential cases coming to light.

CTE is a degenerative and incurable disease that compromises neural activity and is linked to memory loss, depression and dementia. The presence of CTE in America Footballers was brought into the headlines following the suicides of at least six NFL players since 2011.

The stark reality potentially linking CTE with the suicides of these athletes can be seen in the actual suicide of former Chicago Bears player Dave Duerson. The double super bowl winner retired from the league in 1993, refreshed his economics degree with a business course at Harvard and entered the food business, purchasing three McDonald's franchises in Louisville, Kentucky, before setting up his own business, Duerson Foods, supplying sausages to chains. But from around 2005 (over 10 years after retirement from the NFL) Duerson’s life began to change.

His severe headaches increased in frequency whilst the profitability of his business was on the slide. His marriage broke down and his debts piled up. On 17 February 2011, Duerson took his own life. He had placed his NFL Man of the Year trophy, awarded in 1987, on a table beside the spot at which he fell, along with a note that read; “Please, see that my brain is given to the NFL’s brain bank”.

The request might have been deemed an anomaly had it not married up with the unusual method of Duerson's suicide.

He shot himself in the heart.

Dr Robert Stern, a co-director of the Boston University

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research group (home of the NFL ‘brain bank’) cautioned that CTE cannot explain every action a suffer will take.

“When it comes to suicide and CTE it is possible that in some individuals the combination of CTE-related symptoms of poor impulse control, depression and cognitive impairment may indeed lead to suicide...however we can never clearly point to any cause-and-effect relationship in any one case.”

The scariest part of CTE is that the mild and moderate cases do not show up on CT scans or other imaging. The condition in such cases can only be definitively diagnosed by an autopsy.

So where does that leave us with cases of liability? The NFL has settled out of court following mediation with over 4,500 former players. Clubs will be vicariously liable for their players unless they can prove the player was carrying out a personal vendetta unconnected to the employment relationship. The ‘Bountygate’ scandal was quite the opposite. A programme run by former New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, in which defenders paid into a kitty and received cash rewards for injuring opposing players: $1,000 if an opponent was carted off the field; $1,500 if he was knocked out of the game altogether; amounts doubling and tripling in the playoffs. With such obvious individual intent (albeit actively encouraged by the club’s staff) will we seen player -vplayer lawsuits?

September this year saw Gareth Dyas and Steven Lawrie plead guilty to assault occasioning bodily harm in a game between Kippax Knights and Nevison Leap. Former Wakefield Wildcats and Castleford Tigers player Christopher Hall sustained lifechanging injuries including a blood clot on the brain. Dyas and Lawrie have paid £500 and £2,000 in compensation respectively but will they be liable for further costs if Hall goes on to suffer at the hands of CTE or other related brain injuries?

We at Blacks have a specialist Sports Law Department dealing with all aspects of advising sports professionals and organisations.

We also deal with claims for compensation arising out of sporting and other injuries.

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Set up last year by a team of dedicated, fully-trained staff, who share almost 40 years of combined experience in the industry, RS Autos has already established itself as a firm favourite in the local community.

With MOT’s completed within 45 minutes, at half the price of many competitors, the garage not only takes pride in its quality but also the speed of all their jobs.

“We provide the best, most competitive prices around for all of our services, whether it be a service or repair and particularly our MOT tests,” said owner Sakib Hussain. “Our MOT tests take less than an hour so you can even pop in on your lunch break and it will be done and dusted within the hour.”

Does your car require work which will last more

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Free, brand-new courtesy cars are provided for all services over 24 hours to ensure minimum disruption to your daily routine.

Likewise the company also provides a drop off and collect service door to door so you don’t even need to leave your own home to get your car repaired.

In house mechanics and technicians ensure every job can be catered for.

Whether it’s mileage correction or dash servicing, welding or electric work, ECU recoding or key

programming, RS Autos is your one stop shop to get your car back on the road.

As winter fast approaches, the body shop has also begun stocking up on car batteries for the stranded drivers, with fitting available at a competitive price. With all parts sourced from the UK’s top suppliers, RS Autos will make sure you are not left put in the cold this year.

No matter the size of the job, big or small, head down to RS Autos in Dewsbury today for all your car needs.

COURTESEY: RS Auto will provide courtesy cars for every overnight service

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West Yorkshire restaurant is bringing tastes of the world to the people of Leeds, as they serve up hundreds of dishes in the city centre.

Origin 7 was set up earlier this year to cater for every delicacy, from British to Italian, Chinese to Indian, and Sushi to BBQ. Seven amazing buffets offer the finest culinary delights with a host of international favourites on show every night. Mouth-watering curries, classic British and delightful desserts are all available under one roof.

Upon entering the huge establishment a mixture of delectable aromas instantly fill the air and help to create the perfect setting for a perfect meal.

Flavours from around the world are cooked with local produce, and only halal meat, by top chefs to ensure Origin 7 is one of the best quality, most environmentally friendly, buffets you’ll ever visit.

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and was set up by entrepreneur’s Ellen He and partner, Jerry Dai. With its unique design, Origin 7 has different buffets on different floors, yet customers are welcome to help themselves to whatever they want with the purchase of a buffet meal.

Regular customers can dine from just £8.95 on a weekday and £9.95 at the weekends.

Also specialising in genuine Szechuan dishes, a style of Chinese cuisine originating from south-western China, the diverse menu is bound to offer something for everybody.

Mrs He explained how her love of food and passion for fine dining guided her to the decision that a restaurant must be opened in Leeds.

She said: “I have tasted food in other buffet restaurants and it just didn’t taste right so we decided to create it by going back to its origins. We don’t use so much seasoning and try to bring up the original flavour of all our food.

“The restaurant caters for everybody. We only use halal meat and locally sourced produce and have a top chef on every buffet station to ensure only the best food is available to our loyal customers.”

With fresh, original and diverse food on offer every day, pop in to the restaurant, located in The Light, Leeds, for a meal you will never forget.

Whether you want to try the special Szechuan dishes or just a simple pizza, curry or salad, there is a dish for you at Origin 7.

Origin 7 World Buffet, Balcony Level ,(Opposite the Vue Cinema), The Light, Leeds, LS1 8TL Sunday to Thursday 12.00-22.00 Friday to Saturday 12.00-22.30 Phone: 0113 246 1452 Website: www.origin7.co.uk

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National NOW: Rayaan requires a bone marrow donor to save his life

“Help save my little boy’s life” ONE YEAR AGO Rayaan Siddiqui was a happy healthy child with bags of energy.

There is a shortage of Asian donors on the bone marrow register.

Bone marrow donor plea to save life of six-year-old

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

A family from London is appealing for an Asian bone marrow donor to step forward and help save the life of their six-year-old son.

Rayaan Siddiqui was diagnosed with a rare immunodeficiency disease called HLH in May, a disease which only effects half a dozen children each year in the UK. The youngster is currently being treated with chemotherapy and steroids but ultimately his disease can only be cured through a bone marrow transplant.

There are currently thousands of people on the bone marrow register; however, before someone can donate their bone marrow, it must closely match that of the person who needs it.

Currently, certain ethnic communities are under represented on the bone marrow register meaning it is more difficult, in situations likes Rayaan’s, to find suitable donors.

The Siddiqui family are now urging people of Asian

background (Pakistani, Bengali, Indian, Sri Lankan, and Mauritian) to register in a bid to find a match for their son.

A statement on behalf of Rayaan’s mother and father, Ghazali & Navida Siddiqui, highlighted the urgency required for a donor to come forward.

“Up until eight weeks ago Rayaan was a fit and healthy six-year-old boy, doing all of the fun things that kids of his age do,” they wrote.

“At the beginning of May he started getting fevers which were constant and continued unabated for two weeks. Over that period, the GP’s kept telling us that everything appeared fine with him, and that he should bounce back.

“After two full weeks of fevers we took him to A&E where we got the same message of nothing being obviously wrong with him. They took a blood test and immediately realised that Rayaan was very ill as all his blood counts were very low.

“At the end of three weeks he was diagnosed with a rare immunodeficiency disease called HLH…he was so ill that

he had to be transferred under emergency ambulance to Great Ormond Street ICU, where he remained on a ventilator for a few days.

“He has improved considerably since that time; he is being treated with chemotherapy and steroids but ultimately his disease can only be cured through a bone marrow transplant. None of his immediate family are a donor match and we are therefore searching for an unrelated donor on the British bone marrow registry.

“This is what this appeal is about today. Only six per cent of donors on the registry are from an Asian background, which means that children like Rayaan have a much lower probability of finding a matching donor.

“Please register as soon as possible to potentially help save my little boy’s life.”

For information on how to register to become a bone marrow donor visit www.deletebloodcancer.org.uk or if you would like to contact the Siddiqui family directly, please email ghazali.siddiqui@bdo.co.uk

YOUNGSTER: Rayaan (shown here with family) was a bubbly six-year-old who liked swimming and karate before he got ill at the start of May

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Bye Bye Bloom

Godfrey Bloom, the politician censured last week for joking that party activists were "s***s", is to quit the UKIP group in Europe.

In a statement the Yorkshire and Humber MEP said he would stay in the European Parliament as an independent and remain a UKIP member, before adding he had ‘felt for some time’ the party was no longer for him.

UKIP leader Nigel Farage insisted nothing Mr Bloom had said was in malice and he did not want to see his colleague ‘hounded out of the party’.

The Yorkshire and Humber MEP had the whip removed last week after a recording emerged of him joking that a group of UKIP women who did not clean behind their fridges were ‘s***s’.

Britain’s huge donation

Britain is to give £997million to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria over the next three years in a hope to defeat the three killers.

Overseas aid minister Justine Greening said the British government would contribute a billion pounds, or £333m a year, for the 2014-2016 funding period.

The Geneva-based Global Fund - the world's biggest donor of funds to fight the three infectious diseases - said earlier this month it needs $15 billion (£9.4bn) over the next three years to begin bringing them under control.

Britain's pledge, which is dependent on other donors dedicating enough to reach the $15 billion goal, is the secondlargest by any government so far. The United States has asked for $1.65 billion a year for the Global Fund in its 2014 budget.

Born into education ‘Late for his first day at school’

By Ashley Grint A primary school teacher from Essex had the surprise of her life last week after giving birth in the classroom a day before her maternity leave was set to start.

Diane Krish-Veeramany went into labour whilst working at the Manford Primary School and subsequently gave birth on the premises.

The 30-year-old teacher was only at 39 weeks when she gave birth to her baby boy, Jonah; just 20 minutes after contractions began.

With paramedics unable to get to the scene in time, it was left to teaching assistants Dita Gojnovci, Chris Sword and Sam Mustafa to help deliver the child, whilst taking directions from paramedics over the phone.

Head teacher, Tina Jacobs, had phoned for an ambulance when it became apparent Mrs Krish-Veeramany was going into labour but the healthy 9lb

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April 21st - May 21th

You are endowed with a level of determination that others sometimes find formidable. Once you set your mind on a goal you stay the course no matter what obstacles you encounter. Saturn's placement in your Solar 7th house often denotes a phase of restriction, sometimes frustration, in one's life.

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Developments during this week are likely to make you feel rather restless, perhaps because you have allowed yourself to fall into a routine that is now becoming jaded.

If so, then the hint of change will be extremely welcome.

Adaptable and versatile, as you are, it is unlikely that even a major change will faze you.

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This is a good time to appreciate what you have already created in your life. Of course, there are still challenging issues on both a personal and practical level.

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boy arrived before the paramedics had time to arrive.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, the delighted mother explained how she had never imagined such a circumstance could happen to her.

She said: “Everyone who has had a baby knows you try and plan these things in your head but everything happened so quickly, it was nothing like I had imagined.

“It was so perfect, he’s completely fine, I’m completely fine, and I’m grateful because otherwise I would have had it in the back of a car.”

She added: “I intended to work until the week before but I didn’t dream I would have to have my baby in a classroom.

“I’m still in shock, I really am, I can’t believe I had him at school. There was so much hype; all the children were so excited.

“His dad said he was in such a hurry to get here but he still late for his first day at school.”

The school has now named the room Jonah was born in after him in remembrance of the historic day.

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MOTHER: Mrs Krish-Veeramany gave birth in her classroom at Manford Primary School

Education establishments prosper Four of the best 10 universities in the world are in the UK, according to a new international table.

A record six British institutions have made it into the top 20 in the latest annual QS World University Rankings.

But experts warned that the UK's leading position could be under threat without more funding.

The top-ranked UK university is Cambridge, which has slipped down a

place to third this year, behind Massachusetts Institute of Technology - which was also first last year - and Harvard, both leading US universities.

Also in the top 10 were University College London (UCL) in fourth place, Imperial College London in fifth, and Oxford in sixth.

The other institutions in the top 10 were all in the United States.

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You should enjoy a very popular phase in your life where everyone wants to invite you to parties. This will give you a chance to meet people and pursue any romantic liaisons that might present themselves. Your communications are extremely high making it easy to close those lucrative deals.

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LIBRA

September 24th - October 23rd

Your energy and attention will be very much devoted to financial matters. The tide of fortune continues to run strongly in your favour for some time to come. You will be working harder than usual, intent on getting things done.

Close personal relationships may come under some stress and strain.

A tremendous amount of planetary activity in your chart signals a time of mixed emotions as well as personal issues to be dealt with. Although the very practical affairs of life continue to be highlighted, this does not mean that there will be all work and no play. Your pioneering personality always shows through.

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October 24th - November 22nd

You may find yourself hard at work behind the scenes, although that may not be apparent to others. You may find yourself caught up in a whirlwind of activity, with opportunities to advance on both the inner and outer level.

There is likely to be a powerful incentive to do what remains to be done and tie up loose ends.

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November 23rd - December 21st

An exchange of opinions ought to prove very enlivening at this time. An influence that should bring out the best in friends, colleagues and partners alike. A wind of change may be in the air; attention should turn to the wider world and benefits come from broadening of horizons and mental stimuli.

CAPRICORN

December 22nd - January 20th

Legal or official matters are likely to occupy your attention this week. A long-standing problem or disagreement will need to be sorted out before allowing you to restructure both personal and joint financial interests more efficiently. Luck and love form a pleasing combination this week.

AQUARIUS

January 21st - February 19th

Extra energy and drive will serve you well in getting things accomplished. There appears to be a more successful trend coming into effect. Amorous affairs continue to be highlighted - whether or not this leads to a lasting relationship depends much on your own personal maturity and circumstances.

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February 20th - March 20th

If your ambitions have been undefined, don't worry as from now on, you understand exactly what kind of impact you need to make on the world. All those little details should run perfectly, without you constantly worrying. That means you can focus on matters that are important to you. Health-wise you will be feeling fit.

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Purchasing officer at Blackburn College uses the veil to hide her identity in court

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SHAMEFUL: 41-year-old Shaheda Lorgat appeared at Preston Crown Court for stealing £21,000 from Blackburn College

A woman from Blackburn who fraudulently spent money on a college’s credit card, has been jailed for 12 months.

Shaheda Lorgat, 42, of Mossdale, previously pleaded guilty to 19 counts of fraud by abuse of position, which took place working whilst she was working as a purchasing officer at Blackburn College.

Although she revealed her face in court, she kept it hidden from Press photographers under a niqab. Police sources revealed a rising trend among Muslim women for wearing the full veil outside court to escape scrutiny.

Neighbours of Lorgat said she rarely wore a niqab in public and pictures on her Facebook page

show her without a veil.

The case comes at a time of increased public debate over Muslim head-dress, following the decision by a college in Birmingham to scrap a ban on veils amid protests from students.

Lorgat’s fraud came to light in February last year when a member of staff noticed discrepancies on the college’s credit card.

Between 17th July 2008 to 17th January 2012, Lorgat used the college’s credit card to the sum of over £21,000, spending the money on a trip to Alton Towers, holidays, paying for personal solicitors bills, renovations and repairs on her bathroom, prescription sunglasses and food shopping.

Lorgat, who claimed she started using the credit card

following the breakdown of her 20-year marriage, voluntarily removed the niqab before entering the dock.

Speaking after sentencing, PC Anita Whittle from Blackburn Police said: “I am pleased with today’s sentence, especially given the amount of money that Shaheda Lorgat spent on Blackburn College’s credit card which was there to be used for things that benefit the college and its students.

“I hope that today’s sentence shows that fraud of any kind will not be tolerated, and those who think that it’s acceptable to commit this type of crime will be brought before the courts.”

Lorgat was given a 12 month sentence for each of the 19 offences which will run concurrently.

Workers at the Royal Mail postal service will begin voting next week on whether to strike, the Communication Workers Union said on Friday 20th September.

Just one week after the government formally launched the firm's privatisation, the CWU has confirmed a strike ballot would be held to ensure the rights of all the workers.

Union leaders seeking guarantees on pay and conditions are opposed to the government's plans to sell off a majority stake in Royal Mail through a public listing. In July the CWU rejected a threeyear pay offer.

Industrial action is expected by the government and may affect investors' demand for the firm, but Business Minister Michael Fallon said last week that the possibility of strikes would not be allowed to derail the floatation.

Royal Mail said in a statement it was very disappointed that the CWU had confirmed the strike ballot.

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‘Taking our jobs’

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SURVEY: Lord Ashcroft surveyed more than 20,000 people across the UK

A new report published last week suggests as many as 36 per cent of people in the UK believe they, or a family member, are struggling to find work because of foreign workers.

The survey, conducted by Lord Ashcroft, covered more than 20,000 people across the country.

As well as the aggrieved 36 per cent, 60 per cent of respondents believed that immigration

More than one in three people blame migrants for lack of job opportunities provided more disadvantages for Britain than it does advantages.

Former Tory party deputy chairman Lord Ashcroft said that his findings show that the majority of the British public felt the Government did not have “any strategy” for dealing with immigration.

He said: “Whatever people’s view of immigration itself, few think any recent government has had any real grasp of it, or that any of the parties do today.

“Politicians underestimated the size of the challenge, lost control of the situation, refused for too long to acknowledge that any problems might result and are now struggling but failing to cope.

“Most do not feel there is any strategy for dealing with the number of migrants, either for their successful integration into British society, or for managing the effects they see or fear in terms of housing, infrastructure, jobs, the NHS, schools, or the benefits

system.”

Prime Minister David Cameron and Home Secretary Theresa May have already stated their intent, earlier this year, to reduce net migration from non-EU countries to less than 100,000 a year by 2015.

More figures from the report also show that a staggering 77 per cent of respondents said they thought a dramatic reduction in immigration would reduce pressure on public services and welfare, making it easier for Britons to find jobs.

Meanwhile, the Home Office “Go home or face arrest” adverts were shown to have 79 per cent of respondents in favour of the message, however just 17 per cent said they felt the policy would work.

Likewise, 24 per cent said that they or their family had been denied access to housing or other public services because immigrants seemed to have been given priority.

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A north west drugs gang has been jailed for a total of almost 41 years for a conspiracy to flood the region with class A drugs.

Ringleader Mustaq Bagas, headed a well-established organised crime group with far reaching contacts and associates extending across the Ribble Valley, Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire areas.

The group, which included Preston man Mubarack Patel, of Nimes Street, Callon, was responsible for the buying, selling and movement of significant amounts of cocaine and heroin throughout the North West of England.

During the course of the investigation, which started in early 2012, police recovered more than nine kilos of heroin, half a kilo of cocaine, over 13,000 ecstasy tablets, over 125 kilos of cutting agents and almost £225k cash.

The haul was found during a series of raids and seizures late 2012 and early 2013 at premises in Blackburn and Greater Manchester.

The final gang member Tahir Ghafoor, 30, of Lavington Avenue, Cheadle, has now been sentenced to six years imprisonment after previously pleading guilty to conspiracy to supply class a drugs.

Mustaq Bagas, 39, of London Road, Blackburn; Maqsood Bagas, 24, of Mavis Road, Blackburn; Usman Akhter, 29, of Avallon Way, Darwen; Hussain Ahmed, 33 of Northmoor Road, Manchester; Nizam Patel, 24, of Trevor Close, Blackburn; Mubarak Patel, 34 of Nimes Street, Preston; Mohebour Rahman, 31, of South Street, Longsight, Manchester and Ijaz

Saeed, 29, of Helme Lane, Meltham, West Yorkshire, appeared Preston Crown Court after pleading guilty to their part in a conspiracy to supply class a drugs.

Mustaq Bagas was sentenced to ten years eight months imprisonment; Maqsood Bagas was jailed for six years; Akhter was given five years; Ahmed was given three years four months; Mubarak Patel was jailed for five years four months; Rahman was given four years four months and Saeed was given six years.

An eighth man - Nizam Patel was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment which was suspended for two years. He will also be required to complete 200 hours unpaid work.

Speaking after sentencing, Det Insp Mark Winstanley who was part of the investigating team, said: “I welcome the sentence handed down to Tahir Ghafoor today as it reflects the seriousness and level of involvement that he had in the supply of drugs, along with the others who were sentenced in July.

“This result is the last in a long and complex investigation which has involved a number of enquiries spanning across different police forces.

“Ghafoor and the others were working together to supply drugs to communities across the entire region and had to be stopped.

“This type of crime blights our communities and destroys lives so I hope that today’s result send a clear message to those involved in organised crime and drug dealing: we know who you are.

“You will be targeted and be prepared to receive a lengthy prison sentence.”

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Pakistani Christians protest over bloody church bombing Angry Christians protested across Pakistan on Monday to demand better protection after a devastating double suicide bombing at a church killed more than 80 people.

The attack on All Saints church in the northwestern city of Peshawar after a service on Sunday is believed to be the deadliest ever to target the country's small Christian minority.

Christians demonstrated in towns and cities across Pakistan, including Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi and Peshawar, demanding better protection from authorities.

A Muslim man was killed in Karachi when scuffles broke out at a Christian protest outside a mosque, police said.

In the city's eastern neighbourhood of Korangi, police used tear gas and fired aerial gunshots to disperse protesters, who set fire to a house and other properties.

More than 600 protesters blocked a major highway in Islamabad for several hours during the Monday morning rush hour, burning tyres and causing long tailbacks, and later

about 2,000 people gathered to protest outside parliament.

In Peshawar, about 200 demonstrators took to the streets, smashing windows at the main Lady Reading hospital, where many of the victims were treated, and blocking the main Grand Trunk road.

In front of All Saints church, more than 100 people chanted slogans demanding justice and attacking the national government for failing to protect Christians.

And they had harsh words for cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, whose Pakistan Tehreek-eInsaf (PTI) party runs the provincial government in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

The death toll from the blasts rose to 82 on Monday, according to medics, with about 130 in total wounded.

Senior Peshawar police official Najeeb-ur-Rehman said security around churches in the city would be stepped up, but survivors of the bombing spoke of their fears of further violence.

The small and largely impoverished Christian community suffers discrimination in the overwhelmingly Muslim-majority nation but bombings against them are extremely rare.

The 400 or so worshippers were exchanging greetings after the service when the bombers struck, littering the church with blood, body parts and pages from the Bible.

The walls were pockmarked with ball bearings that had been packed into the bombs to cause maximum carnage in the busy church.

Sectarian violence between majority Sunni and minority Shiite Muslims is on the rise in Pakistan but Sunday's bombings will fuel fears the already beleaguered Christian community could be increasingly targeted.

A faction linked to the Pakistani Taliban on Sunday claimed the attack, saying it was to

avenge US drone strikes on Taliban and Al-Qaeda operatives in the country's tribal areas along the Afghan border.

But on Monday the main spokesman for the umbrella Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group said they were not responsible, adding that it was "an attempt to sabotage the atmosphere" of proposed peace talks.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has called several times for talks with the Taliban and two weeks ago won

backing from the country's main political parties.

But speaking in London on Sunday he said the government was "unable to proceed further" with talks following the church attack.

Pakistani Christians, who make up just two percent of the country's 180-million population, often lead a precarious existence, many living in slum-like "colonies" cheek-by-jowl with Muslims and fearful of allegations of blasphemy, a sensitive subject that can provoke outbursts of public violence.

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Pakistan earthquake One person has died, and eight others are injured following a massive earthquake in Southern Pakistan earlier this week.

Measuring 7.8 magnitude on the Richter scale, the earthquake hit the remote southwest province of Balochistan on Monday 23rd September.

The town of Awaran suffered the only fatality, despite the size of the quake suggesting that many more could have been killed.

With a depth of approximately nine miles,

the quake struck 43 miles northeast of Awaran and 71 miles northwest of Bela, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Mud-walled homes tumbled in Awaran, according to Latif Kakar, director of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority in Balochistan, yet devastation could have been a lot worse.

The tremors lasted for a total of two minutes whilst aftershocks could be felt as far away as Karachi, 275 miles away from the main point of impact.

Fatal Philippines floods Heavy monsoon rains continue to cause deaths across the Northern Philippines, with many more people reported as missing.

Most of the latest victims were children and many were killed by landslides set off by the rain in the province of Zambales on Luzon, the largest island in the archipelagic nation. At least 10 of the 16 people killed in the town of Subic were aged 12 or younger.

An 84-year-old man died of hypothermia in nearby Castillejos

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according to the Philippines News Agency, and two people drowned in the neighbouring province of Bataan.

A landslide engulfed a house in San Marcelino, Zambales, on Sunday night and four of its inhabitants, including three young children, remain missing, authorities said.

More than 11,000 people have been displaced by the effects of the monsoon whilst parts of Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga and Bulacan are still under as much of four feet of water.

India's oil minister shied away from introducing comprehensive energy subsidy cuts, instead calling on his countrymen to embrace car pooling, buses and cycling as well as staggered working hours in a bid to curb fuel consumption.

The struggling Asian economy - the world's fourthlargest user of energy - is battling a weak rupee that has increased the price of oil products as economic growth has halved to 4.4 percent from the 8-9 percent seen in the boom years.

Delhi is also seeking to rein in a record current account deficit that is in part fuelled by energy imports. A falling rupee also boosts inflation and the

wholesale price index measure of inflation, the benchmark for the country's central bank, rose to a six-month high of 6.1 percent in August.

M. Veerappa Moily told a news conference on Tuesday he hoped to save $5 billion (3 billion pounds) from fuel conservation measures even as he shied away from substantial measures such as raising diesel and other fuel prices as the electoral cycle hots up with polls due to be held by May 2014.

"As of now there is no proposal to raise prices," Moily said, referring to diesel subsidy changes.

India, where energy consumption per person is among the lowest in the world, has little room to cut fuel use as it tries to power exports and agriculture.

Diesel accounts for more than 40 percent of fuel demand, or around 1.4 million barrels per day, the bulk of which is used by trucks, farmers and industry.

The $5 billion savings is part of a campaign outlined earlier this month to save up to $25 billion this year, although the weak Indian currency and rising global oil prices already mean that rupee price hikes for diesel have failed to match the dollar price gains for oil.

The government realistically aims to save about $12-15 billion, a source familiar with the plans said after Moily's press conference.

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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s widow passes away

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

Naheed Nusrat, wife of internationally acclaimed music legend Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, sadly passed away last week after reportedly losing her battle with cancer.

The wife of the Qawwali pioneer, and aunty of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, had been battling the disease when she died at the Credit Valley Hospital in Ontario, Canada on Friday 13th September.

Naheed was widowed following the death of her husband in August 1997 and is survived by one daughter.

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was in Leeds on the day of his aunty’s passing, with his First Direct Arena concert taking place just two days later.

He expressed his grief in the following statement: “I am extremely saddened by the recent demise of aunt Naheed. She was a devoted mother and a pillar of strength to my Ustad and uncle Nusrat Fateh Ali

Naheed Nusrat tributes pour in Khan.

“We had always enjoyed a close relationship and I was in constant contact with her even after she moved to Canada. My thoughts and prayers are with my niece and aunt Naheed’s family.”

He added: “May Allah grant her soul eternal peace and give strength to her family to bear this loss.”

Tributes have also continued to come in over social media sites. On Twitter, Rafaeel A Chaudhry wrote: “May her soul rest in peace” whilst Imran Amin tweeted: “Today The biggest fan of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Mrs. Naheed Nusrat passed away. Respect for madam.” Actor Faisal Qureshi simply added ‘RIP’.

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Puppy love After recently adopting two dogs who were found struggling in the recent monsoon rains, Raveena Tandon Thadani is teaming up with animal campaigners.

Raveena hopes that her support for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, will encourage everyone to follow her example.

In the ad, Raveena appears with her beloved dogs Chotu, a “community dog” whom she brought home off the streets, and Cuddles, who was adopted from an animal shelter, next to the words “Puppy Love: Adopt, Don’t Buy!” Raveena also sat down for a video interview with PETA India in which she explains why she was inspired to adopt all five of the dogs with whom she shares her life. “I would rather help an animal in distress rather than just go and buy

another dog,” she says. “These strays deserve a chance, and they need our help, they need our love and they need our compassion.”

PETA say that every time someone buys a dog from a breeder or a pet shop, a dog in a shelter loses his or her chance at finding a good home.

They are keen to make people aware that pedigree dogs, who have been bred for certain physical traits, are susceptible to hip dysplasia, heart defects, epilepsy, eye and ear infections and a host of other ailments.

This is not Raveena’s first campaign for PETA India. She previously wore a “bloody” snake-print gown in an ad that pointed out how “wearing exotic skins kills.”

Raveena will soon be seen on the silver screen in a Telugu film.

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A Shining Hope Tackling poverty in North India

by the medical mobile team, which includes a doctor, a nurse, and a pharmacist. This gives the villagers the opportunity to consult a physician, get treatment and advice, receive medication – and be educated about safe water use, sanitation, HIV awareness and good hygiene practices.

Speaking about the project following a visit to the region, Marie Saint-Arnoult, Shining Hope Trustee and Founder, said: “When I first visited Bihar, I was shocked by the remoteness and living conditions in the region. The population faces discrimination at almost every level: from access to education and medical facilities, to

people every year.

Flagship establishment, the Shechen Medical Centre in the city of Bodh Gaya, was backed by

By Ashley Grint Shining Hope and provides free ashley@asianexpress.co.uk care and medication to thousands of new patients each month – most A UK based humanitarian of whom would not have otherwise charity is continuing in its quest to received any medical assistance. revolutionise the health and social well-being of people in Northern “When I first visited Bihar, I was shocked by the India by expanding its work in medicine across the area. remoteness and living conditions in the region. The The Shining Hope Foundation, population faces discrimination at almost every level.” teaming up with partner charity, Karuna-Shechen, are currently The centre provides a range of restrictions on where serving some of the most deprived areas of the South Asian country, in services, including general medical they can live and consultations, tuberculosis what jobs they can have.

Bihar.

A shocking 60 per cent of infants treatment, family planning support “Yet Shining Hope’s and 46 per cent of women from the and electrocardiograms. involvement has already A mobile clinic outreach transformed the health and area are malnourished, whilst the infant mortality rate is 63 per 1,000 programme is also operating wellbeing of many villagers. In an alongside this, reaching out to average month, 3,000 patients are babies born.

The two organisations have remote villages up to 60km away, now benefiting from the Shechen made a shared commitment to help which are too far to access the Medical Centre and Mobile Clinics. these communities through medical centre.

“We are delighted with the The programme has recently progress of this project so far, and providing long-term healthcare facilities and comprehensive been extended from 12 to 18 look forward to seeing further medical support to a total of 36,000 villages, each visited twice a month results over the next three years.”

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SHOOTING: The scene at the Washington Navy Yard following the attack

Fatal shootings at US naval base Dozen military personnel killed by crazed gunman

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“We are confronting yet another mass shooting. And today it happened on a military installation in our nation’s capital.

It’s a shooting that targeted our military and civilian personnel,” he said, promising to do “everything in his power” to hold those responsible to account.

No official motive is known for the attack, which took the lives of a dozen victims ranging in age from 46 to 73, according to authorities.

This latest fatal shooting comes just four years after the Fort Hood shooting in which 13 US Army personnel were killed by a military psychiatrist.

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12 people have been killed and eight more injured after at least one gunman went on a rampage at a US Naval Installation earlier this week.

The Washington Navy Yard, located just three miles from the White House, was the scene of the terrifying attack which culminated in the death of the military personnel and one gunman.

34-year-old Aaron Alexis, from Fort Worth, Texas, was killed following a standoff with police. Formerly a petty officer 3rd class who served full-time in the naval reserve from 2007-11, the assailant was working on a US Navy intranet network, which gave him legal access to the grounds.

It is reported that Alexis was armed with an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle, a shotgun and a handgun that he took from a police officer at the scene.

Cathy Lanier, the police chief for the District of Columbia, said the response of police officers had been “nothing short of heroic” after the attack on the 3,000 populated establishment.

“With at least 12 confirmed dead at this point, I think the actions by the police officers without question helped to reduce the number of lives lost,” she said.

“So our hearts go out to the families, certainly of all the victims here, but our gratitude to the front-line officers who ran into danger this morning.”

Chief Lanier told reporters that the attacker “was engaged in shooting with police officers” when he died and “there was no question he would have kept shooting.”

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British-Pakistani Annie Khalid teams up with Beenie Man for infectious dancefloor tune

British-Pakistani singer and model Annie Khalid is back with an infectious new pop song featuring the legendary Grammy Award winning Reggae King Beenie Man. ‘Boom Boom Danze’ is the catchy, up beat and energetic dance track with a reggae twist that is looking set to be a big hit this month.

With the backing of Annie’s army of fans, her hope is to appeal to a new mainstream audience as well.

Annie Khalid first made waves with her first single 'Mahiya' which spread like a wildfire throughout the Asian population worldwide. She was then picked up by leading Bollywood producers for the movie ‘Awarapan’ when Annie was still in her teens.

Since ‘Mahiya’, Annie’s had worldwide success with a blossoming modelling career in which she became the face of Pepsi’s mass marketing campaign in Pakistan. The result saw Annie's face appearing on millions of drink cans, bottles and billboards.

She released the single ‘Be My Baby’ with internationally recognised dance DJ Judge Jules in 2010 and another single, ‘Just 3 Words’ with chart-topping British boy band A1. Annie has also had the privilege to perform at the 2012 Emmy Awards in Norway.

Annie’s eagerly anticipated forthcoming single ‘Boom Boom Danze’ releases on 30th September and features one of the Kings of the Reggae music world, Beenie Man. This adds a further buzz amongst Annie's already huge and rapidly growing fan base.

The new single features a video shot in Jamaica with Beenie Man and has already had over 150,000 hits on YouTube, with the song being a dance floor hit in clubs across Europe.

Hot on the heels of ‘Boom Boom Danze’ Annie Khalid has teamed up with British Asian super-producer Rishi Rich for the next single ‘Tujhe Yaad’, set to release in October.

Annie Khalid’s ‘Boom Boom Danze’ featuring Beenie Man is available to preorder from iTunes now and releases on 30th September.

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Bollywood sensation Ranbir Kapoor will assume the guise of a cheeky chappy in his latest film incarnation as Besharam comes to cinema screens next month.

Besharam (Shameless) launches in cinemas on 2nd October 2013 and marks the first ever film to feature Ranbir Kapoor alongside his parents, and screen legends, Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh.

Ranbir Kapoor plays ‘Babli’, a street smart, fun-loving, footballplaying car mechanic who has seen the dark side of life as one of India’s many desolate orphan children.

The worldly-wise Babli learnt at a young age how to survive the trauma of having no one to care for him. He grew up fast in a Delhi orphanage and has devoted his life to helping and mentoring the other children in the shelter.

The cheeky and fiercely independent Babli takes as his life motto: “Na Samaan Ka Moh,

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Na Apmaan ka Bhay”, translated as “No Want for Respect, No Fear of Disrespect” Babli has no sense of right or wrong until he unwittingly hurts the love of his life, Tara (Pallavi Sharda), which leads the character to realise that there is no right way of doing the wrong thing.

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Ranbir Kapoor What prompted you to sign for Besharam?

It was several things really. I am a big fan of director Abhinav Kashyap’s work. Abhinav knows how to tell a simple yet very interesting story. This film has it all; it has romance, action and comedy.

It tells a simple yet effective story. I was also drawn to my character. It is a very different type of character to play and it allowed me to express myself in a new and creative way.

Were there any particularly special moments whilst making the film?

The entire film was a blast to work on. My character ‘Babli’ has very few hang-ups and inhibitions, he more or less does as he wants and so this was fun to portray. Also, I had fun working with my co-stars and my parents.

gave them suggestions on how I thought their characters should be portrayed. We had a lot of fun working together and it helped me to overcome a lot of inhibitions.

Do you feel pressure to have the same success as your famous parents?

Overall, I don’t feel that it has been a hindrance to come from a famous family. I have been exposed to cinema from a very young age and I absolutely love watching my family’s films. I wouldn’t say I have pressure on me to succeed, but it has been a bit of a struggle at times because of who my parents are.

There is a ‘celebrity kid’ label attached to me that I have had to overcome to prove myself as an actor and as an individual.

Tell us about your character in Besharam?

I play a character called ‘Babli’, who is an orphan and petty car What was it like working with thief. He is a guy with no your parents for the first time? inhibitions; he lives life by his own It was fantastic working with my rules. Babli is a very flamboyant parents. I am a great admirer of my and loud character, but underneath father and I’m in awe of my it all he is a good hearted kid. His mother. They are both such main priority is to get money to professionals and great actors. They help the children in the orphanage. never once dictated to me during It was an amazing experience to play this type of role, as I could the shooting of this film, in fact I

take the character to new depths and have fun with it too.

Did the film allow you to let loose and have some ‘Besharam’ moments?

Of course! There are certain things that I could get away with that I wouldn’t normally be able to.

My character is really shameless and so he does some pretty weird and gross things. One example that comes to mind is that in the film my character is obsessed with playing with his chest hair all the time, this isn’t something that I’d normally do in real life!

The film has a powerful message about doing good for others. Do you support many charitable causes?

football fan?

I’m a big football fan! I have always loved football from childhood and used to play when I was in college. I am the Indian brand ambassador for Barcelona Football Club and I’ve been lucky enough to see them at different stadiums. In the film I insisted on my character playing football whenever possible! If I wasn’t an actor I would have been a football coach I think.

Bollywood recently celebrated its 100 year anniversary. How do you think the industry has developed?

I think it is a very proud moment for the Indian film industry to celebrate such a milestone. I feel honoured to be a part of the Indian I strongly believe that charity film industry. My family has been comes from within you. You can be in the industry for 80 out of the 100 charitable wherever you travel to; years and this is a wonderful charity comes from the heart and achievement. I think Bollywood is soul; it is found in the little things now attracting global audiences in we do every day to help someone a more engaging way. There is a and make their life a little better. I healthy blend between the typical do support some charities, but I still ‘Masala’ film and mainstream feel that there is much more I can elements. An example I would give do and so I intend to support more is the film Barfi, which was India’s charities in the future. official entry in the Best Foreign In Besharam your character Language Film category at the loves football. Are you a Oscars.

Is there a set format for a successful Bollywood film?

There is no set format. People just want good entertainment. A Bollywood film entertains you; it is three hours of music, drama, romance, action and comedy.

Who are your role models within the Indian Film Industry?

There are so many people I admire. I look up to Amitabh Bachchan. I also think Shah Rukh Khan is a good ambassador for the industry.

Do you see yourself making the transition to mainstream/ Hollywood cinema?

At the moment I am very happy doing what I’m doing. I think the Indian film industry is booming and is a great thing to be a part of. I truly enjoy my work and the roles I’ve played so far. A good film is often one that takes elements from its own culture and tradition rather than trying to just incorporate a mainstream/Western format. For example in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Ang Lee took inspiration from his own culture and created a fantastic film.

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After reaching the top ten in the iTunes Worldwide Charts on the day of her single release, Avina Shah now presents to you the official ‘Aao Na’ Online Music Video.

‘Aao Na’ is a romantic love song about yearning for someone that is not in your life anymore and wanting to reunite with them for just one more night.

‘The feedback and support

since the release has been incredible and I can’t wait to show everyone the full song brought to life’ – says Avina.

Be sure to share this sensational music video filmed in Los Angeles, California at the Malibu El Matador Beach, which has been a popular shooting location for many singing artists such asBeyoncé and Britney Spears.

OUT NOW!

ARJUN – TAKE IT BACK

British singer, songwriter and producer ARJUN returns with his brand new single ‘Take It Back’, releasing on 16th September. The track showcases the award winning UK R&B / pop sensation Arjun with one of the most contagious chorus hooks of the summer, along with his own ultraslick production and ever smooth vocals.

Having cemented his place as a firm favourite amongst the British Asian music scene, Arjun follows up from a set of hugely successful songs including his unique R&B remixes to popular international film hits such as ‘Why This h will bring a summer breeze Asian soul fun, pop tune whic s and parties Kolaveri Di’, club n Asia ss acro rs Manchester citizen and floo ce dance new single 'Jag to dan ‘Chammak Chalo’ and sensation, Hussnain Lahori’s released on 5th for 2013. The production has a snain's ‘Tum Hi Ho’, which Nalo Sohni Tu' (#JNST) wason the heels of foundation which is different to Hus d. The has seen the British ases but very well delivere first September. It follows hot rele ious prev h whic for ', jaee e at star amass over an Hussnain's debut hit single 'Har portrays the experience of 'Lovtune. g son light-hearted pop fun, a is incredible 24 million he received rave reviews. and t' sigh ed bas c usti people to let With Hussnain's distinctive aco hits on YouTube. One Hussnain says; “JNST is for h beat on the g', a risin sme 'me is that fres e the voic sound and a of the UK’s biggest kly their hair down and feel quic n of bee unt has amo th the Nor is the le in strong following dance floor. What’s incredib DIY success stories & h Fate at I Rah a. of Indi er cov and n tube ista established. His you mail I get from UK, Pak fan had internet phenomena has h Ki' touc an l -jaw ona Sam pers to be able to keep a Ali Khans 'Mein Tenu of recent years, cover of 'Tum Hi would love can be over 3 million views. His latest views a day on with all my fans across the globe which Arjun’s staggering g" blin hum truly it’s but Ho' has been receiving 1500+ challenging YouTube views and going to be average.

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rise has been unstoppable. Arjun stamped his mark on the UK music scene when he was voted ‘Best Urban Act’ at the UK Asian Music Awards 2012, where he also performed at the ceremony at Wembley Arena, and was also a Top 20 unsigned finalist in the MTV Brand New contest the same year.

Fast-forward to 2013 and Arjun is armed and ready to take on the

UK charts with his infectious cross-pollination of future-classic R&B and savvy-pop on the new single, ‘Take It Back’. The track is a perfectly sculpted dance floor smash, overflowing with Arjun’s signature swagger and Urban grooves. Lyrically, Arjun cleverly cites a roll-call of R&B legends, some of his own personal musical influences, paying homage to the feel-good rhythm & bass of the 90’s, seamlessly weaving lines and showcasing true lyrical prowess.

An instrumentalist, singer, writer and producer, Arjun is truly at home in the studio and has spent the past year writing and with industry recording heavyweights including Jim Beanz & members of Timbaland's team; Mr.Hudson; Davinche; Talvin Singh; Bless Beats; and Alan Sampson, to name but a few.

Arjun is set to unleash a series of brand new ground-breaking songs in the forthcoming months to add to a growing and impressive catalogue.

Internationally, Arjun has not only toured across the globe performing in the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, but also recently made his Bollywood debut, singing on the soundtrack for Indian film, 'Vanakkam Chennai', produced by Anirudh, the man behind the global hit 'Why This Kolaveri Di'.

‘Take It Back’ will be available to download from iTunes on 16th September and is available to preorder now.

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FILM: Madras Cafe DIRECTED BY: Shoojit Sircar GENRE: Drama, Thriller STAR CAST: John Abraham, Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashi Khanna, Sheetal Malhar, Leena Maria, Nargis Fakhri Set against the backdrop of the Sri Lanka civil war and the assassination of a key Indian political leader, Madras Café, is billed as one of this year’s most tense political thrillers and will launch globally later this week.

John Abraham performs the role of Captain Vikram Singh, an accomplished Para Military Officer recruited by the R&AW’s (India’s

external security agency) Indian head Robin Dutt – with the mandate to execute certain covert Intelligence operations in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, and conduct peaceful provincial council elections.

However, as Vikram delves deeper into his covert operations against a faceless enemy in a daring game of catand-mouse, he suddenly becomes the

TBC FILM: Zanjeer DIRECTED BY: Apoorva Lakhia GENRE: Action, Thriller STAR CAST: Ram Charan, Priyanka Chopra, Sanjay Dutt, Mahie Gill

RELEASE DATE Vijay : (Ram 6/9/2013 Charan) is a brutally honest police officer who has been transferred yet again by the system for chasing the corrupt underworld goons. He is in charge of a case where the key eye witness Mala (Priyanka Chopra) has seen a murder by Teja's (Prakash Raj) Gang and refuses to co-operate.

Teja is the head of an oil mafia operation and doesn't want Mala alive. Vijay manages to convince her to give a statement which leads to the perpetrators coming after her.

Vijay on the other hand is also battling his own inner demons where he is searching for his parents killers. He witnessed their cold blooded murder as a child and the nightmares continue to haunt him till date.

The film revolves around Vijay's struggle against the system, his battle against his inner demons and his chase after Teja.

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

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funny as it is enchanting. And just as the world is celebrating New Years, the two stranger's realise their own romances are falling apart.

The movie follows two strangers, a beautiful musician (Kangana Ranaut) and a serious Wall Street banker (Sunny Deol). Making a desperate bid to sustain their own relationships they inadvertently fall in love over one magical New Year's eve.

RELEASE DATE : 23/8/2013

hunted. Soon the beleaguered Vikram realises that there is a leak within his own group.

With Robin Dutt’s full support, he attempts to uncover and stop this conspiracy from happening. And that too against opponents that are shrewd, vile, unseen, unknown, besides having to deal with an internal, almost indifferent, sceptical political system.

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FILM: Jadoo DIRECTED BY: Amit Gupta GENRE: Comedy, Drama STAR CAST: Kulvinder Ghir, Amara Karan, Harish Patel, Tom Mison, Madhur Jaffrey

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RELEASE DATE : 6/09/2013

A classic British foodie comedy about feuding brothers who run rival curry restaurants, Jaddo really is a film which will have you laughing out loud throughout. Raja (Harish Patel) and Jagi (Kulvinder Ghir) are sibling chefs who fell out so badly that they set up rival restaurants but not before they tore their mother's legendary recipe book in half.

Now one brother can make the perfect starter and the other can make the perfect main course, but neither can cook the perfect Indian meal! After 20 years, a frosty stalemate has been reached.

But then Raja's daughter, successful London lawyer Shalini (Amara Karan), returns home to Leicester with big news. She's about to get married and she wants the bitter rivals to collaborate on her wedding banquet.

Writer/director Amit Gupta drew heavily on episodes from his own Leicester upbringing to create this authentically delicious family comedy.

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COMING SOON

FILM: Besharam DIRECTED BY: Abhinav Kashyap GENRE: Comedy STAR CAST: Ranbir Kapoor, Pallavi Sharda, Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Singh

Ranbir is all set to surprise his fans as he goes Besharam with his bhangra moves. After setting the screen ablaze with popular anthems, like 'Bachana Ae Haseeno’ and ‘Badtameez Dil’, this time Ranbir Kapoor shakes his leg bhangra style this autumn.

In Besharam Ranbir Kapoor plays ‘Babli’, a street smart, funloving, football-playing car mechanic who has seen the dark side of life as one of India’s many desolate orphan children.

The worldly-wise Babli learnt at a young age how to survive the trauma of having no one to care for him.

He grew up fast in a Delhi orphanage and has devoted his life to helping and mentoring the other children in the shelter. The cheeky and fiercely independent Babli takes as his life motto: "Na Samaan Ka Moh, Na Apmaan ka Bhay", translated as "No Want for Respect, No Fear of Disrespect". The film unfolds his many ‘Besharam’ moments with hilarious consequences.

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ELEASE DATE: FILM: Arrambam 04/10/13 DIRECTED BY: Vishnuvardhan Kulasekaran GENRE: Action STAR CAST: Nayantara, Arya, Mahesh Manjrekar, Ajith Kumar, Taapsee Pann Famed Tamil filmmaker Vishnuvardhan directs Indian superstar Ajith in this action-packed and stylish thriller.

Director Vishnuvardhan has won acclaim for highly successful movies such as Arinthum Ariyamalum and Pattiyal and now he brings his flair to this gripping story of a system hacker, with Ajith taking the lead role.

It's Ajith's second collaboration with the director following hit 2007 gangster thriller Billa. An exciting array of top names makes up the supporting cast, including Arya, Nayanthara and Taapsee Pannu, while esteemed filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar plays the villain.

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Pluggin it!

Remember that strange, futuristic BMW with the blue lights that Tom Cruise drove in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol?

Well, it’s an electric car concept that BMW has been showing in various forms at auto shows the past two years and finally BMW has used the IAA 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show to finally unveil its plug-in hybrid sports car – the BMW i8.

Joining the BMW i3 electric car that was launched in July, the BMW i8 is designed to embody the same “i” values, with an uncompromised drive experience from a car that's firmly looking towards the future.

Like the i3, the i8 features a carbonfibre reinforced plastic passenger cell to provide lightweight strength, with the distinctive body panels making up the futuristic external design.

But a sports car is more than looks, it's about performance and the BMW i8 has a new plug-in hybrid powertrain.

There's a three-cylinder 231hp combustion engine to drive the rear wheels, as well as a 96kW electric motor to drive the front wheels, with lithium-ion batteries.

The electric motor provides an acceleration boost to the combustion engine, meaning the BMW i8 will get

up to 62mph in 4.4 seconds. There's a limited 155mph top speed from a combined output of 362bhp.

These figures might not turn heads in the world of sports cars, but it's achieved with emissions of 59g/km of CO2 and a stated 113mpg fuel efficiency. You can drive up to 22 miles on the electric motor alone at speeds of up to 75mph and the battery will charge on overrun, as you'd expect from a hybrid.

BMW tells us that you can charge the battery to 80 per cent in 2 hours from a mains charger.

There are a number of driving modes, from the pure electric through to sports. In the normal "comfort" mode, BMW say you'll get 310 miles from a full petrol tank and fully charged battery. Of course, having a hybrid arrangement, you'll not find yourself facing a lengthy recharging once the battery runs flat.

Inside the BMW i8 is futuristic, with a fully digital instrument display and integration with the ConnectedDrive system, so you'll be connected to the world and your smartphone, with all the mod cons.

The BMW i8 will be available to order from September 2013, with deliveries expected in July 2014. It will cost you £99,845.

TV CELEB: The i8 was featured in the ‘Mission:

Impossible – Ghost Protocol’ movie

BMW reveals its anticipated

£100k

hybrid super car

PERFORMANCE: The BMW i8 can achieve 62mph in an impressive 4.4 seconds

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Honda reveals first details of its Civic Type R

Turbocharged Honda has revealed that the hotly anticipated new Civic Type R will be powered by a direct injection turbocharged 2litre engine and will deliver at least 280 PS. The car has already been put through its paces by Honda’s WTCC driver Gabriele Tarquini and a film demonstrating its storming performance and handling on the Nurburgring has been put up for viewing.

Last year Honda confirmed ambitions for the Civic Type R to become the fastest front wheel drive car around the infamous Nurburgring circuit in Germany. The car still faces a further two years of development before going on sale in 2015 however, on-track testing has already begun.

Manabu Nishimae, President, Honda Motor Europe, said: “We have recently spent a week at the Nurburgring, carrying out extensive testing and we are on target, and have already set a time approaching the lap record.”

Honda has also confirmed the Civic Tourer will achieve impressively low CO2 emissions from just 99g/km and an outstanding 74.3mpg when powered by Honda’s 1.6 i-DTEC engine.

The British built Civic Tourer builds on the strengths of the hatchback model, offering class leading boot space and practicality and will go on sale in early 2014.

"For me, the strength of the car is the synergy of functionality, versatility, and dynamic design. As a European development team, we’re passionate and proud about what we’ve achieved”, said Adrian Killham, Large Project Leader for Civic Tourer.

The film can be viewed here www.myjourneys.com/typer

One of the worlds most sophisticated car in the world has been handed over to the engineers at AMG in Affalterbach to create the new, 585 hp, S 63 AMG – set to arrive in the UK in November priced from £119,565.

The most powerful highperformance saloon in the luxury segment aims to set new standards in driving dynamics, performance, refinement and technology.

The hand built AMG 5.5-litre V8 bi-turbo engine is twinned with an AMG Speedshift MCT seven-speed sports transmission. It boasts an output of 585 horsepower and 900 Nm of torque and can accelerate

from rest to 62 mph in just 4.4 seconds with a top speed electronically limited to 155 mph.

Equipped with 19” AMG 10spoke alloy wheels, the S63 AMG uses high-performance composite brakes fitted as standard along with unique AMG sports suspension based on the all-new ‘Magic Body Control’.

Backing up the performance is the AMG sports exhaust system, providing a suitably thunderous soundtrack. The body styling including all-new front and rear bumpers, aiding cooling and adding greater visual drama are joined by AMG specific side sill panels with

Bi-turbo power

unleashed Mercedes announces S 63 AMG UK pricing and release date silver chrome inserts.

Innovative technology is a prerequisite with the launch of every new S-Class and the S 63 AMG is no different.

There’s an impressive line-up of standard equipment too worth around £8,400. It includes the Driving Assistance Package, Front Seat Comfort Package, Panoramic sunroof, Keyless Go Package, the

mighty Burmester Surround Sound System with Six-Disc changer, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System and Ambient Lighting.

As with every AMG, there are options for customers to personalise their car further via the AMG Performance Studio.

The Drivers Package (£2,760) derestricts the top speed to 186 mph and secures the customer a place on

an AMG ‘Power and Passion’ event so they can learn how to handle their car on the racetrack. Carbon Fibre can also further enhance the look of the car with the addition of the AMG Exterior Carbon Package (£5,000) while the AMG highperformance ceramic composite brake system can be added for £7,090.

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Women pack powerful purchasing power, representing a huge market opportunity for car dealers.

This year however, at the Women's World Car of the Year awards the Ford Fiesta 1.0l Eco-Boost came out on top as the most economic choice.

The judges panel consisted of respected published and specialist women motoring writers and had the task of primarily reflecting the preferences of women buyers through the ballot box of women motoring writers from around the world.

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Ford Fiesta 1.0l Eco-Boost

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Chief Judge, Sandy Myhre of New Zealand, said that judges were asked to supply their own short list from 2013 model year cars they've tested. From there, a short list was formed to determine the finalists and from the finalist list judges choose their supreme winner and the podium finishers.

She said The presentation of the trophies and certificates will this year take place in London at the beginning of October.

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Panesar’s back

RETURN: Monty is back in the fold for the Winter Ashes

After his controversial actions away from the sport, and six months of being overlooked by selectors, Monty Panesar has been included in England’s squad for the Winter Ashes tour of Australia.

The left arm, spin bowler impressed during his loan spell at Essex last season and now hopes to concentrate on his onfield performances.

With 48 test matches to his name, and 164 wickets, the Sikh bowler could prove a vital instrument in England’s performances over the Christmas period and offers an alternative approach to the likes of James Anderson and Stuart Broad.

Panesar hasn’t been included in a test squad since his notorious actions at a Brighton nightclub earlier this year when he urinated on a bouncer.

However, national selector, Geoff Miller, is confident the left-armer is back on the right track and ready to once again be involved in the England setup.

He said: “There's a very strong management in that side to help all aspects of it.

England bowler set to make national return

“He's appreciated he's made errors and he's very sure that those errors are behind him now.

“He appreciated the reason why he was sent home, accepted that and knuckled down. He's been selected because that's been rectified.

“He's an experienced international player and it's up to him to actually produce the goods for us. He's very prepared to let his bowling do the talking for him, so I'm prepared to accept that.”

Speaking about his return to the team, Monty said: “Where England are concerned, I’ve always had the same mindset: I’ve got to make sure I’m

bowling well, my rhythm is good and I am equipped to deal with any situation.

“You never know when the next opportunity might be around the corner, and if that chance comes, I need to be able to grab it.”

The Winter Ashes tour will officially begin on 21st November with the first test held at Brisbane, and the fifth finishing on the 7th January.

Following that, a five-round ODI series will take place between 12th January and 26th January, before concluding with three T20 games, staged from the 29th January to 2nd February.

The Asian Football Awards are almost upon us and time is running out to get your ticket to the prestigious event.

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by Baljit Rihal and were an instant success. This year the lineups are stronger than ever with hundreds of nominees in line for potential awards.

With over 800 applications for nominations for the various Awards, the final list is very impressive and competition will be fierce.

“The Asian Football Awards have been created to recognise and reward Asians in football in the UK. We aim to provide a platform for Asians to promote their skills whilst also showing the footballing world that coaches, volunteers, players, administrators and fans are Asians who simply love the game,” explains founder of the AFA Mr Rihal.

This year, Sky Sports’ Dharmesh Sheth and BBC Asian Network’s DJ Noreen Khan will co-host the awards show which will be held again at the iconic Wembley Stadium. For 2013, The Asian Football Awards have attracted a higher profile of sponsors with a greater input and support from many of the UKs top clubs and football organisations.

“Our aim is to see a steady stream of Asian footballers making their debuts at league clubs across the UK…it’s only a matter of time before this is a reality as there are so many talented players on the peripherals of making it,” Mr Rihal added.

Liverpool football club’s doctor, Zaf Iqbal, will be one nominee looking to win a prestigious honour for the second year running after being shortlisted for recognition at the prestigious Asian Football Awards.

Dr Iqbal was the recipient of the first ever Behind the Scenes - Medical Award at last year's inaugural ceremony - and this year he could repeat the feat.

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Back page story continued However this is when the script changed. From the 1st round to the 8th round, Jazza Dickens took the fight to Galahad beating the Kid to the punch on numerous occasions.

People expected the fight to run one way but amazingly super fit Dickens got the upper hand more than once or twice should I say. This is not to say that Galahad did not fight well but from my viewpoint the Kid was too cautious in the first couple of rounds and one could see he was totally focussed on landing the perfect shot. To his disadvantage the Kid made Dickens look like he was comfortably winning the fight with his pitter patter punches. To be honest Jazza did throw a lot of these type of punches and they did catch the eyes of the judges.

Galahad’s fairy tale ending at this stage looked all but a dream. As the whole affair started to become a nightmare, the atmosphere was terrific and very voluble but one could see the home crowd, like myself, were all becoming very anxious as the fight was close and going the other way. The pace was fast and furious, Jazza was supposed to be subdued at this stage but this was not the case.

The notable rounds for Dickens were rounds three and four where he produced perfect shots to the body, the head and five punch combinations.

Jazza was so dangerous at this point, his punches landing were clearly and cleanly seen by the judges not to mention all the partisan fans. Again these rounds were Jazza’s best work and so convincing.

Galahad tried to slow the pace and pick Dickens off at range, which he did do successfully on occasions. By round five both Galahad and Jazza went toe-totoe and this was the telling point of the fight as, from my viewpoint, it was brilliant to see two supreme athletes throwing caution to the wind and having a go to prove who was the master of the other.

At this point Jazza Dickens started to look shabby but again the rounds were close and in favour of the Liverpool man. I felt that in rounds six and seven Kid Galahad’s timing was slightly off and he had a hint of frustration as he realised it wasn’t going to be an easy nights work.

By now Jazza’s face was marked and bruised up with blood was leaking from his face. However that did not bother Dickens one bit, he was determined to get that belt.

And boy was he still dangerous as he caught Kid Galahad with a heavy overhand left flush on his head, which sent a spray of sweat through the air.

Now by the eighth round the fight was so close for both fighters that I personally had it a draw.

The ninth round was a fantastic round of boxing for Kid Galahad.

He picked off Jazza Dickens with ease at range, his footwork, his balance was pure boxing artistry. If Carlsberg did boxing this would be it. It was like Naseem Hamed revisited. The ease he subdued Dickens with was pure magic, but then out of the blue the referee jumped in and stopped the fight. He

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Boom!

Galahad wins British Title with devastating knock out in close title fight

CONQUERED: As predicted, Kid finishes Jazza in the tenth

took a point off the Kid for pushing and holding Jazza Dickens’ head down in a clinch. To be noted, the referee had previously given the Kid a couple of warnings for the same misdemeanour. I thought this was crazy for the referee to do this at such a major point in the fight.

All the hometown fans were enraged and thought the fight fix was in. All of a sudden from a close fight Jazza Dickens was now in front by two rounds. One could see an upset on the cards of the hometown favourite. Everybody was nervous, promoter Mick Hennessy, Channel 5 and the hometown crowd as the round ended. The only one who was cool, calm and collected was master trainer Dominic Ingle. It was Ingle’s cool calm demeanour that was transferred to and absorbed by Kid Galahad as he sat in the corner during the rest period following round nine. Ingle told him “you must line Dickens up and let your hands go, you go out there now and finish this kid, simple. Pace yourself now, pick your shots it is tight. You have 3 rounds to do it in.

All he (Jazza Dickens) has to do is to stay on his feet and he wins this

fight. You have to go out there now and put it on him.”

If that was not motivating enough then I am the Popes daughter! And boy did Kid Galahad step up. The expression on his face was not one of defeat, it was of lets go to work now. He did just that.

The Kid upped the pace of the fight, like a leopard homing in on its prey. Just like a rocket he shot straight on to Jazza Dickens, throwing devastating crunching punches from all angles into Jazza’s face. By this time Jazza’s face was a pulp of red mess, he was visibly tired unable to stop the onslaught. The pace, the punches, the timing were so ferocious.

Jazza tried to rally but the Kid was not about to let him off the hook this time with the fight in the balance and slipping away. Galahad lined Jazza up and boom!

With unbelievable power and skill the Kid delivered his WMD (weapon of mass destruction) and boy it blasted Jazza into oblivion with a flash bang effect. I wouldn’t be surprised if the UN nuclear inspectors come knocking on Kid Galahad’s door after this.

The Kid switched stance and CHAMPION: Spoils of war threw one almighty perfect left hand shot knocking Jazza out. If ever the Kid needed a punch that was the one and it took the fight right out of the judges hands delivering him the coveted Lord Lonsdale belt and the British title.

The hometown fans were ecstatic as Jazza was knocked to the canvas. The referee called halt to the contest in round ten as Dickens was clearly in no condition to continue. His corner team knew the fight was over for him and threw in the towel for good measure.

The victorious Kid said after: “I knew I was behind on the scorecards. I knew he was going to come out fast in the first few rounds.

“He came out like a bull, but I just knew when I find my range, my distance –boom!”

What a great fight for two quality fighters, a great fight for Channel 5’s TV ratings and most of all a great night for the fight fans.

Who said that professional boxing is a dying sport?

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Khan Vs Mayweather?

Amir Khan may be facing the tough test of World Welterweight champion Devon Alexander in December yet his focus could be further in the future if reports are correct.

The Boltonian boxer tweeted his acceptance of a challenge from Floyd Mayweather Snr last RUNNERS: Whether you are on your own or in a team, Bradford City Runs needs your help to help create a fantastic day

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It’s time to dust off the running shoes and stretch out them muscles, as the Bradford City Runs are set to launch next month.

Whether it is a half-marathon, 10k or 5k, runners are being urged to do something amazing this year and join in the runs to help create the biggest and best event yet.

If you are looking to get fit or raise money for a noble cause, the day is a perfect opportunity for every person to accomplish that personal goal.

Yasser Mohammed, 26, will be taking part in his first 5k when the races launch on Sunday 27th October. The run has acted as a catalyst for him to get fit again and hopefully raise some money.

“I have only recently got back into fitness and viewed this run as a good challenge,” he said. “I am looking into raising some funds for Syria as well but nothing is certain yet.”

Former Bradford Marathon winner and committed local athletics guru Tony Kingham will be the honorary starter for the 2013 Runs.

The 68 year-old is looking forward to starting the race and then jumping off the starter's rostrum to perform as a veteran

ENTRANT: Yasser Mohammed will compete in his first 5k next month

on the four-lap Bradford City Runs half marathon.

Tony was the winner of the second annual Bradford Marathon in 1983, posting a time of 2:32:08 around a very tough course starting at Apperley Bridge and taking in Shipley, Bradford city centre, Thornbury, Calverley, Horsforth, Rawdon, Baildon and Thackley.

Meanwhile, this year’s course will be held on closed roads in the city centre, taking in the multi award-winning City Park.

Over the past 30 years, the Bradford Grammar School

teacher has devoted much of his time to the development and support of local athletics.

The Bingley Harrier member has been pivotal, along with his colleague Selby Brock, in running the Bradford Schools Athletics Association. He also acts as voluntary treasurer for Bradford Athletics Network.

Tony said: “The City Runs event is a great opportunity for runners of all ages and standards to enjoy a range of events on closed roads right in the centre of Bradford.

“It is very rare nowadays to get central roads clear of traffic for four hours, so it is hoped many people will come out and take part.”

Coun Andrew Thornton, Bradford Council's Executive Member for Environment, Sport and Sustainability, said: “It will be great to have Tony Kingham starting the Bradford City Runs for us as he is a great role model for all runners.

“As a former Bradford Marathon winner he demonstrates great loyalty to local events and is looking forward to supporting the new Bradford City Runs.”

Entry forms are still available from www.bradfordcityruns.co.uk where you can also find out more information about the big day.

India look to Walsh

Australian hockey coach, Terry Walsh, has been tipped to take over the reins of India’s national side after Michael Nobbs resigned earlier his year due to health problems.

Walsh, a Silver medallist at the 1976 Montreal Games, is expected to demand a much higher salary than

his predecessor, with clearance required from the Sports Authority of India.

With India virtually guaranteed a place in next year’s World Cup, in The Hague, the side are now in desperate need of a chief coach to guide them in the prestigious tournament.

As head coach of the

Netherlands men's team, Walsh guided the Dutch to a silver medal at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. Classified as a Master Coach by the international hockey federation (FIH), Walsh previously served as head coach for the Australian men's team from 19972000.

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Despite questions surrounding Khan’s dedication to training, due to his celebrity lifestyle, the former world champion assured his work ethic was still as strong as ever, submitting to the rigours of a threemonth training camp prior to his December bout.

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BOOM! Galahad wins British Title with devastating knock out in close title fight

Sheffield’s fight favourite Barry Awad, aka Kid Galahad, as predicted, won in devastating fashion the British Super Bantam Weight Championship defeating English champion, Liverpool’s James ‘Jazza’ Dickens.

The latest Asian fighter to win a major British championship.

Everything went to plan from the Kid rolling up to the Magna venue. To the warm up in the dressing room, to the ring entrance walk, to the ring and as Channel 5 would say “lights, camera, action”.

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