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APPRENTICESHIPS

Apprenticeship Standard in Adult Care Level 2

Apprenticeship Standard in Healthcare Support Worker DR

18 Mths

HG , BC

Motor Sport Diploma Level 2

FTD/PTD

1 Yr

2 Yrs

HG, BC

Paint Refinishing Diploma Level 2

FTD/PTD

1 Yr

Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Principles (VRQ) Diploma Level 2

FTD/PTD

1 Yr

BUSINESS, CUSTOMER SERVICE & FINANCE

MOA

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HOSPITALITY & CATERING Apprenticeship Standard Commis Chef Level 2

18 Mths

Vehicle Maintenance (Motorcycle) Diploma Level 1

FTD

1 Yr

Higher Apprenticeship Operational Manager Level 5

2 Yrs

18 Mths

1 Yr

BG, BC

PTE

1 Yr

Introduction to Vehicle Technology Diploma Entry Level 3

FTD

Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Diploma in Management & Leadership Level 5

Apprenticeship Standard in Hospitality Team Member Level 2

Advanced Apprenticeship in Business Administration Level 3

1 Yr/ 18 Mths

IT DR

18 Mths

1 Yr

Intermediate Apprenticeship in Business Administration DR Level 2

Standard in Software Development Level 3

Advanced Apprenticeship in Customer Service Level 3

18 Mths

Intermediate Apprenticeship Customer Service Practitioner Level 2

1 Yr

Higher Apprenticeship Accountancy Level 4

2 Yrs

Advanced Apprenticeship in Assistant Accountant Level 3

18 Mths

Intermediate Apprenticeship in Accounting Level 2

1 Yr

Advanced Apprenticeship in Team Leaders Level 3

2 Yrs

Advanced Apprenticeship in HR Support Level 3

2 Yrs

Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Diploma in Management & Leadership Level 5

PTE

1 Yr

BUILDING SERVICES & CONSTRUCTION BUILDING SERVICES & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Higher Apprenticeship in Construction Management (Sustainability) Level 5

2 Yrs

Higher Apprenticeship in Sustainable Resource Operations & Management Level 4

Advanced Apprenticeship Building Services Engineering Level 3

PTD

2 Yrs

Advanced Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering Level 3

2 Yrs

Advanced Apprenticeship Construction Management Level 3

2 Yrs

BG BG

CONSTRUCTION Intermediate Apprenticeship in General Construction Operations Level 2

4 Yrs

Intermediate Apprenticeship Property Maintenance Level 2

18 Mths

BRICKWORK Advanced Apprenticeship in Brickwork Level 3

18 Mths

Intermediate Apprenticeship in Brickwork Level 2

PTD

2 Yrs

Advanced Apprenticeship In Carpentry Level 3

PTD

18 Mths

Intermediate Apprenticeship in Wood Occupations Level 2

2 Yrs

BARBERING & HAIRDRESSING

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Advanced Apprenticeship In Electrical Installation Level 3

4 Yrs

PAINTING & DECORATING Advanced Apprenticeship in Painting & Decorating Level 3

Intermediate Apprenticeship in Painting & Decorating Level 2

18 Mths 2 Yrs

BG BG

PLASTERING Intermediate Apprenticeship in Plastering Level 2

2 Yrs

PLUMBING Advanced Apprenticeship in Plumbing Level 3

2 Yrs

Intermediate Apprenticeship in Domestic Plumbing & Heating Level 2

2 Yrs

REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING Intermediate Apprenticeship in Refrigeration Air Conditioning Level 2

2 Yrs

WALL & FLOOR TILING Intermediate Apprenticeship in Wall & Floor Tiling Level 2

2 Yrs

CHILDCARE Advanced Apprenticeship in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 3

1 Yr

HG, BC

Hairdressing Advanced Technical Diploma Level 3

FTD/PTD

1 Yr

HG, BC

Biology A Level

FTD

2 Yrs

Hairdressing Technical Diploma Level 2

FTD/PTD/ PTE

1 Yr

HG, BC

Introduction to Hair & Beauty City & Guilds Diploma Level 1

FTD

1 Yr

HG,BC

Business (A Level equivalent)

FTD

2 Yrs

Chemistry A Level

FTD

2 Yrs

Computer Science A Level

FTD

2 Yrs

Criminology Diploma (A Level equivalent)

FTD

2 Yrs

NEW Economics A Level

FTD

2 Yrs

Electronics A Level

FTD

2 Yrs

English Language & Literature A Level

FTD

2 Yrs

English Literature A Level

FTD

2 Yrs

Film Studies A Level

FTD

2 Yrs

NEW French A Level

FTD

2 Yrs

NEW Government & Politics A Level

FTD

2 Yrs

Graphics (A Level equivalent)

FTD

2 Yrs

History A Level

FTD

2 Yrs

Law A Level

FTD

2 Yrs

Mathematics A Level

FTD

2 Yrs

1 Yr

HW, HG

1 Yr

ESOL Introduction to Hairdressing Entry 3 Certificate

PTD

1 Yr

BEAUTY & THEATRICAL MAKE UP BEAUTY Beauty Therapy Technical Diploma Level 3

FTD/PTD

1 Yr

HG, BC

Beauty Therapy Technical Diploma Level 2

FTD/PTD/ PTE

1 Yr

HG, BC

Nail Technology Technical Diploma

FTD/PTD

1 Yr

HG,BC

Introduction to Beauty Therapy Diploma Level 1

FTD

1 Yr

HG, BC

Beauty Therapy NVQ Certificate Level 1

PTD

1 Yr

HG, HW

2 Yrs

FTD

2 Yrs

THEATRICAL MAKE UP

2 Yrs

Foundation Degree in Specialist Hair & Media Make-up FTD (awarded by University College Birmingham) Level 5

Photography A Level

FTD

2 Yrs

Theatrical & Media Make-up Extended Diploma Level 3 FTD

1 Yr

DG,BC

Physics A Level

FTD

2 Yrs

Hair & Make-up Artistry Technical Diploma Level 2

FTD/PTD

1 Yr

HG, BC

Psychology A Level

FTD

2 Yrs

Introduction to Make-up Diploma Level 1

FTD

1 Yr

NEW Religious Studies A Level

FTD

2 Yrs

Sociology A Level

FTD

2 Yrs

BUILDING SERVICES

MOA

DURATION

CAMPUS

HND Building Services Engineering (Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning or Electrical) Level 5

PTD

2 Yrs

NEW Spanish A Level

FTD

2 Yrs

VOCATIONAL COURSES Access to Higher Education Diploma - Business & Law Level 3

PTD

Access to Higher Education Diploma: Building; Civil Engineering & Construction Level 3

PTD

1 Yr 1 Yr

BC BC

HND in Construction & the Built Environment Level 5

FTD

2 Yrs

HND in Construction & the Built Environment Level 5

PTD

3 Yrs

HND in Civil Engineering - Construction Level 5

PTD

2 Yrs

HNC in Building Services Engineering (Heating Ventilation & AirCon) - Construction Level 4

PTD

2 Yrs

HNC in Construction & the Built Environment Level 4

PTD/PTE

2 Yrs

HNC in Civil Engineering - Construction Level 4

PTD

2 Yrs

PLUMBING & GAS

Access to Higher Education - Computing Level 3

PTD

1 Yr

Gas Utilisation Diploma (6014-55) Level 3

FTD

2 Yrs

Access to Higher Education - Education Level 3

PTD

1 Yr

Plumbing City & Guilds Diploma (6035) Level 3

FTD/PTD

1 Yr

BG, BC

Access to Higher Education Diploma - Social Science (Social Work) Level 3

PTD

1 Yr

Plumbing Diploma Level 3, Level 2, Level 1

FTD

1 Yr

BG, BC

Installing, Testing & Maintaining Air Conditioning Diploma Level 2

FTD

1 Yr

Access to Higher Education - Engineering Level 3

PTD

1 Yr

Access to Higher Education Diploma: Science Level 3

PTD

1 Yr

HG, BC

Refrigeration Maintaining Systems Diploma Level 2

FTD

1 Yr

Access to Higher Education Diploma: Social Science (with Criminology) Level 3

PTD

1 Yr

ESOL Plumbing Entry Level

FTD

1 Yr

BG BG

PTD

1 Yr

BG, BC

Gas Utilisation Technical Installation Engineer Diploma FTD Level 3

2 Yrs

Access to Higher Education Diploma: Health Professionals Level 3

Gas Diploma Entry Level 1

FTD

1 Yr

GCSE Programme Adult Pathway Level 2

PTD

1 Yr

Core Domestic Gas Safety & Appliances Level 2

PTD

24 Wks

Preparation for Access to Higher Education Level 1

PTD

1 Yr

F-Gas & ODS Category 1 Regulations Award Level 2

PTD

4 Days

Preparation for GCSE Programme

FTD

1 Yr

Unvented Hot Water Level 2

FTD

1 Day

Water Regulations Level 3

PTD

1 Day

GCSE Programme

FTD

1 Yr

GCSE Programme Post ESOL Pathway

FTD

1 Yr

HG, HW

ART & DESIGN

MOA

DURATION

CAMPUS

Art & Design Diploma Foundation Studies Level 3

FTD

1 Yr

Diploma in Animation, VFX & Games Level 3

FTD

1-2 Yrs

Art & Design Diploma Level 2

FTD

1 Yr

Art & Design Diploma Level 1

FTD

1 Yr

Art & Design (Fashion) BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3

FTD/PTD

2 Yrs

FTD

1 Yr

Intermediate Apprenticeship in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 2

1 Yr

HG, BC

Art & Design (Fashion) Level 1

FTD

1 Yr

AUTOMOTIVE

MOA

DURATION

CAMPUS

HND Automotive Engineering (Diagnostics)

FTD

2 Yrs

Advanced Apprenticeship in Social Media Level 3

2 Yrs

Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Diploma Level 3

FTD/PTD

1 Yr

BG, BC

Advanced Apprenticeship Creative Media Level 3

2 Yrs

Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Principles (VRQ) Diploma Level 3

FTD/PTD

1 Yr

BG, BC

Body Repair Diploma Level 2

FTD/PTD

1 Yr

Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Principles Diploma FTD/PTD Level 2

1 Yr

BG, BC

HG, BC

PTD/PTE FTD

FTD

Art & Design (Fashion) Level 2

2 Yrs

Hairdressing City & Guilds NVQ Certificate Level 1 Introduction to Hairdressing Diploma Level 1

Media Studies A Level

HAIRDRESSING

Music Performance or Music Production (A Level equivalent)

Apprenticeship Standard in Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3

DG DG, BC

CAMPUS

18 Mths

HG, BC

1 Yr 1 Yr

2 Yrs

PTE

DURATION

Barbering Technical Diploma Level 2

Introduction to Barbering City & Guilds Diploma Level 1 FTD

2 Yrs

Higher Apprenticeship in Health Assistant Practitioner Level 5

DG, BC DG, BC

FTD

Advanced Apprenticeship Early Years Educator Level 3

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

1 Yr 1 Yr

MOA

Advanced Apprenticeship in Diploma for the Early Years Workforce Level 2

CREATIVE & DIGITAL MEDIA

FTD/PTD FTD/PTD

Accounting A-level

ACCESS TO HE & GCSE PROGRAMMES DR

Barbering Advanced Technical Diploma Level 3 Barbering Technical Diploma Level 2

A LEVELS

CARPENTRY

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

BARBERING

Light Vehicle Vehicle Maintenance Diploma Level 1

FTD/PTD

1 Yr

BG, BC

Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Certificate/ Diploma Level 1

FTD/PTD

1 Yr

BG, BC

PLANT 360 Excavator below 10 tonne (NPORS)

PTD

10 Days

360 Micro Excavator (NPORS)

PTD

10 Days

Cable Avoidance (Cat & Genny) NPORS

PTD

1 Day

Fork Lift Truck (Counter Balance) NPORS

PTD

5 Days

Forward Tipping Dumper

PTD

3 Days

MEWP Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (Boom & Scissor) NPORS

PTD

2 Days

Mobile Towers (NPORS)

PTD

1 Day

Plant Marshalling Course (NPORS)

PTD

2 Days

Road Roller (NPORS)

PTD

3 Days

Telescopic Handler (NPORS)

PTD

5 Days

2 Yrs

Gas Utilisation Technical Installation Engineer Diploma FTD Level 3 Gas Diploma Entry Level 1

FTD

1 Yr

Core Domestic Gas Safety & Appliances Level 2

PTD

24 Wks

BG, BC

F-Gas & ODS Category 1 Regulations Award Level 2

PTD

4 Days

Unvented Hot Water Level 2

FTD

1 Day

Water Regulations Level 3

PTD

1 Day

MODE OF ATTENDANCE (MOA): DL: Distance Learning DR: Day Release FTD: Full-Time Day PTD: Part-Time Day PTE: Part-Time Evening PTW: Part-Time Weekend OFF: Off site SC: Short Course

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Anushka Sharma and Varun Dhawan have had fans eagerly awaiting the The trailer of Sui Dhaaga opens with an aimless Mauji aka Varun Dhawan who is happy doing meagre work until his wife Mamta inspires him to gain his self-respect and start his own venture. Mauji picks his sewing machine and begins his journey towards self-employment, as Mamta helps him expand it into a smallscale handloom industry. The pair hosted a Made In India event to launch the highly anticipated trailer. The event took place in India and the stars took time to answer questions about the film. Speaking about the response they have received so far, Anushka said “Both Varun and I are very thrilled with the response to the trailer, Sui Dhaaga is a film which celebrates entrepreneurship” Yash Raj Films’ entertainer Sui Dhaaga - Made in India is set to release on September 28 this year.

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Born 5 weeks premature and diagnosed with ARPKD, Anaya desperately needs a kidney transplat

CORSA CANNIBALS PG 6 Anaya Kandola is 20 months old, lives in Newcastle. Born 5 weeks premature and diagnosed with ARPKD (Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease ) just a couple of days before she arrived and her only and best chance of survival is a kidney transplant . ARPKD caused Anaya to be born with an abnormal liver and two enlarged polycystic kidneys which led to her lungs being underdeveloped and her left side of her heart to be muscular known as HCM due to high blood pressure. Her immune system is so weak and her kidneys were removed soon after birth. She was put on dialysis which means she is dependent on a machine to clean her bloods. She requires 10-12 hours of dialysis every day and sometimes it’s so difficult to dialyse her

when her blood pressure drops below 20 (hypotensive). Her only and best chance of survival is a kidney transplant. Doctors have now started talking about ‘working up’ to transplant for Anaya which takes 4 to 6 months so we’re hoping by her 2nd birthday she will get a kidney transplant. Unfortunately, her parents are no longer a kidney donor match due to the number of blood transfusions she has needed and antibodies created. Waiting to get the call for a kidney match can take years and sadly, we may never receive that call to hospital for her transplant and she will die due to a shortage of Asian people willing to donate their organs. Although kidney donation can come from any race, however for successful transplant Blood and tissue type need to match.

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The criteria for donating a kidney for Anaya; • Has to be from Blood Group B or O (doesn’t matter about positives and negatives) • Minimum age for Donor should be 30 and max 40 years above Anaya’s age (which will be 42 at the time) • BMI 30 or below • Generally fit and healthy with no current health conditions (i.e high blood pressure, diabetes, HIV) • You cannot donate if you have Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease or Cancer that has spread in the last 12 months. • It is advised not to donate if you’re wanting to start a family as can cause problems during pregnancy. Anaya's parents Amrik & Joety added: ‘We understand people’s anxieties about organ donation, we’ve shared them too but we can’t deny the fact that a lot of people are relying on organs to survive. We urge people to sign up to the NHS Organ Donor register, tell your loved ones

that you have and have that conversation with people you love as often we assume they would’ve mentioned it. Knowing you can save a life may change their minds, we together as a community need to raise awareness. We need to be the change we want to see, it should not take a heart wrenching situation like Anaya’s to wake us up about the importance of organ donation - Let’s be proactive and reduce the need for families to campaign by having more donors from different ethnicities on the list’ Anaya at present has no kidneys, we urgently need to find her one as the longer we leave it more complications arise making it hard to find a match. You can be a living donor as Anaya needs only one kidney, most of us have two and only need one to survive. Help us find a kidney match for Anaya, if you meet the criteria and would like to get tested please email us: hope4anaya@gmail.com’ If you want to help save Anaya by becoming a Living Kidney Donor, please get in touch Hope4Anaya@gmail.com @Hope4Anaya

Proposal for Birmingham's clean air zone Proposed daily charges for non-complaint vehicles are: Buses and Coaches £50 - £100 Lorries / HGVs £50 - £100 Taxis and private hire cars £6 - £12.50 Private cars £6 - £12.50

lans to charge highpolluting cars, lorries, vans and buses to enter Birmingham City Council have been the subject of an intense debate since they were first publicised at the end of June. Under the plans permitted from Birmingham City Council, owners of higher polluting vehicles entering the city centre, within the A4540 middle ring road, will be charged from January 2020. The aim is to discourage motorists and reduce the dangerous levels of nitrogen dioxide pollution within the city centre. Consultation is due to close on Friday, August 17, after which a final plan will be drawn up and sent to the Government Department Here is all you need to know about the clean air zone. The legal safe limit for Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) in the air is 40 micrograms per cubic metre, but levels in many streets in Birmingham, such as Great Charles Street Queensway, are much higher than that. This contributes to poor health making life

unhealthier for those with a range of respiratory conditions such as asthma and cutting short lives. Exposure to the polluted air is a particular problem for children whose lungs are still developing. The main cause of NO2 are fumes from diesel and petrol engines. As a result the Government has given five cities, including Birmingham, until September 2018 to draw up plans for a clean air zone. The plan was eventually revealed on June 26 and put out to consultation. This closes on August 17. Polluting cars entering the city centre area within the A4540 Middle Ring Road will be charged. London's congestion charge operates only during weekdays - from 6am to 7pm Monday to Friday - so many assumed Birmingham would be the same. But the city council is consulting over a 24 hoursa-day, seven days a week, charge as pollution is not affected by the time of day or week. Unlike a congestion charge, which is applied to all

vehicles, this clean air zone charge targets the highest polluting vehicles. Electric and hybrid vehicles will not be charges. Broadly speaking this means petrol cars made after 2006 and diesel cars manufactured since 2015. A ring of warning signs and automatic number plate recognition, ANPR cameras

will be set up around the A4540 to record all traffic driving into the city centre. Vehicle owners will then have to pay via a website or telephone line, similar to the London congestion charge. Proposed daily charges for non-complaint vehicles are: Buses and Coaches £50 £100 Lorries / HGVs £50 - £100

Taxis and private hire cars £6 - £12.50 Private cars £6 - £12.50 A final figure will be announced in September. There have been dozens of articles, an advertising campaign, social media promotions and roadside warning signs alerting people to the proposals since they were first revealed at the end of June.

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he Hagley Road was closed today for a second time after another serious collision. Chief Inspector Jack Hadley had established that the whole road was closed from Five Ways to the Plough and Harrow at around 7pm. West Midlands Police shut the popular commuter route into the city, following the crash shortly after it had reopened from an earlier incident between a pedestrian and a lorry. It was the second time the emergency services had rushed to the scene of a serious incident on Monday afternoon. Just minutes earlier the

road had cleared after a crash which left a man with serious injuries. An air ambulance was scrambled to the scene following a pedestrian that was hit by a lorry at the Kings Head Pub junction, on Hagley Road, Bearwood, at 1.40pm. Chief Inspector Jack Hadley tweeted: "officers are now dealing with a second RTC on the Hagley Road. The entire road is closed from Five Ways to the Plough & Harrrow PH. "Definitely completely avoid the area as the traffic is horrendous!!" We have contacted the emergency services for more

information regarding the latest incident. Images taken at the scene earlier this evening show a vehicle on top of another, as emergency crews worked at the scene. West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "A pedestrian has been taken to a major trauma centre in a critical condition after a collision with a light goods vehicle. "The incident happened at about 1.40pm on Hagley Road in the Harborne area of Birmingham "An ambulance that was transporting a patient to hospital came across the incident shortly after it had happened. A second

ambulance, a paramedic officer, the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford with a doctor on board were also sent to the scene. "When ambulance crews arrived, they found a middleaged man who had suffered very significant injuries. "The man was treated at the scene by ambulance staff. He was immobilised before being anaesthetised by the doctor and was then taken on blue lights to the major trauma centre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham."

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The Environment Agency relocation from Solihull to Jewellery Quarter office

A Birmingham office building is fully let after a new deal was settled with the Environment Agency, transferring staff from their former base in Solihull town centre. The Government agency is leasing 27,000 sq ft at Aqua House in Lionel Street, in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham. The deal was finalised by property agency GVA on behalf of proprietor the Canal & River Trust. The letting, which has been fortified on a ten-year term, will see the Environment Agency take space across the top three floors of the building after relocating its team from Solihull town centre. It is said that the move was being determined by the need to

be close to the new government hub at Arena Central in Broad Street and the pending conversion of its former office building into a residential structure. Charles Toogood, head of the Midlands offices team at GVA, said: "Aqua House provides the perfect space for the Environment Agency, just a stone's throw from the city's commercial heartland of Colmore Row. "The Environment Agency proved to be the perfect partner as we looked to let the remaining space at Aqua House. "To get one tenant for all three floors was ideal, especially when the occupier presents a secure, low risk tenant for the landlord."

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Three suspects have been arrested after a petrifying knife-point robbery in Handsworth, Birmingham. The victims were attacked early on Sunday morning. Officers had then rushed to the scene on Sunday morning - August 12th and quickly arrested three people. The victims were threatened by the attackers with a knife in the street at

around 7.20am. Within minutes, police were at the scene and now have the suspects in the 'cells'. Chief Inspector Jack Hadley wrote on Twitter at 8am on Sunday morning: "Well we've had a busy start. "Responded to a report of a knife robbery in Handsworth at 0720hrs, got there within minutes and arrested three suspects.

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"The victims are now safe and the suspects are off to the cells! Great start to the day!!" Meanwhile, in Wolverhampton city centre officers on patrol had a shock detection when a wanted offender was caught carrying a huge machete down his trousers. Wolverhampton City Police shared the dramatic images of the terrifying

12inch weapon after they had detained it on Sunday night. In a tweet posted around 9pm, the officers urged other offenders to 'bin the knife'. They wrote: "Whilst officers were on patrol in the city centre this evening they spotted a wanted man. "Look at what was down his trousers. #stopknifecrime #bintheknife."

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The 'Corsa Cannibals' crimewave

Motorists are being cautioned of a new crime trend in which specific cars are targeted by professed 'Corsa Cannibals'. Thieves are alleged to be stripping bonnets from Vauxhall Corsas across the region - with the West Midlands now gripped by the national crimewave In some cases, they reportedly smash the passenger side window to gain access to the bonnet before tearing it off and making off with it. It can take less than ten minutes to do and has triggered serious anxiety to owners through the region. The woman, who asked not to be named, said: "There is a new crime hitting the Midlands. It happened to me and it's happening all the time and becoming more common. "Thieves strip the whole front on Corsas and Fiestas in particular by breaking the passenger window to pop the bonnet. It can take less than ten minutes to do." She added that she has since been slapped with a £400 excess bill to pay to fix her pride and joy. "The stress and inconvenience it's caused is unreal and I'm left footing the excess £400 bill and been without a car for three days," she explained. "It's known online as Corsa cannibals. I think the more people that are aware, we can stop these vile people." A statement from West Midlands Police read: "Officers are investigating a theft after a car bonnet and number plates

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Instant Offices Entrepreneurial Index has classified Birmingham top amongst the UK’s leading cities with over 21,000 companies launched this year. When it comes to business start-ups in Britain, London may lead the pack, but the latest study from Instant Offices reveals the UK’s other major cities are making a substantial contribution to entrepreneurialism in the UK. Instant’s Entrepreneurial Index ranks the UK’s leading cities by analysing Companies House data and comparing average population in each city with

the number of businesses launched there year on year. And this year, Birmingham has stormed to the top of the league for start-ups. London leads in the for total number of start-ups, as would be expected with being the capital, with 145,993 businesses launched in 2017. But, on a pro rata basis, Birmingham surpasses the capital as the Most Entrepreneurial UK City in 2018 with its impressive start-up to population ratio. With significant growth over the past few years, Birmingham’s ability to attract and support earlystage businesses is credited

to its world-class support networks, accelerator schemes and significant infrastructure investment. The completion of HS2 is set to transform the West Midlands, and Birmingham’s sizeable metropolitan economy is expected to see considerable benefits to boost growth. As more organisations opt for responsive ways of working, the flex office market has seen explosive growth across UK regions, and interest in cities like Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool is at an alltime high. Centre growth was up 13%

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historic landmark, former pub could be getting a complete conversion as a drive through KFC restaurant. The King George V in Longridge has been unoccupied for over a year. The King George V pub has mounted at the junction of Tessall Lane and Bristol Road in Longbridge since 1935 and is Grade II listed. It was renovated first into the Emerald Chinese restaurant in 2000, and then later became the King Kahn Indian restaurant and then the Old King George Balti House before being closed down in 2017. But with new plans it could now see it serving southern fried chicken in the near future. Last year a series of planning applications to turn it into a care home or apartment block fell flat and now a KFC operator has come forward with a £2.5 million investment in the building. The plans, from Splendid Hospitality Ltd, would see the pub's ground floor renovated as a restaurant and take away with a drive

through facility enclosed. The car park will be arranged for the drive through service and rear access for delivery vehicles. The company, in a announcement to the city council contends that this is only a modest change to the pub's previous use as a restaurant. It says: "As part of its expansion proposals Splendid has identified a market demand for a KFC within the wider area and have secured this site as an opportunity to meet that demand. "It is proposed, through this application, to bring the King George V former

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The Roadworks on the M5 at Oldbury Viaduct are to be extended for six months - because of the recent heatwave. Scorching temperatures are being blamed for delaying the completion of roadworks at Oldbury Viaduct until next spring. Work commenced in January 2017 and had been due for completion this October. The news will not be applauded by motorists who've had to tolerate long delays due to lane closures and speed restrictions of 30mph on that stretch. The project is essential because the concrete on the motorway and viaduct is deteriorating and is the largest project of its kind

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The extension of the Airport would see the creation of new food and retail outlets, seating and baggage areas Birmingham Airport has maintained that plans to expand its current premises will help deal with an increasing volume of passengers. A planning application for an infill extension between the existing short pier and main terminal building would see the formation of new food and retail outlets. The expansion would also provide space for additional seating, toilets and baggage areas. In its planning statement, the airport said: "While the application would not, when viewed on its own, result in any significant economic impact on the regional economy, it would contribute towards the airport’s main goal, which is to provide an enhanced passenger experience and become the best regional airport in Europe.

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ties the knot Dharmendra & Shatrughan Sinha Re-Unite Anushka Sharma and Varun Dhawan have had fans eagerly awaiting the The trailer of Sui Dhaaga opens with an aimless Mauji aka Varun Dhawan who is happy doing meagre work until his wife Mamta inspires him to gain his self-respect and start his own venture. Mauji picks his sewing machine and begins his journey towards self-employment, as Mamta helps him expand it into a smallscale handloom industry. The pair hosted a Made In India event to launch the highly anticipated trailer. The event took place in India and the stars took time to answer questions about the film. Speaking about the response they have received so far, Anushka said “Both Varun and I are very thrilled with the response to the trailer, Sui Dhaaga is a film which celebrates entrepreneurship” Yash Raj Films’ entertainer Sui Dhaaga - Made in India is set to release on September 28 this year.

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Kajol in her new film Helicopter Eela plays the role of a single mother and an aspiring singer. Actor Riddhi Sen plays her teenage son. Eela as a mother is over possessive and overprotective of her son Vivian. She even stalks him and joins his college to complete her education. Kajol was asked why she say yes to do Helicopter Eela? The actor answered, "I loved the concept of the story and the fact that it spoke about a relationship between a single mother and her son." Helicopter Eela is directed by Pradeep Sarkar and it is produced by her husband Ajay Devgn. It will hit the screens on September 7, 2018.

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Arjun Kapoor Face of Spanish Football The Mubarakan actor Arjun Kapoor has been roped in as the face of the popular Spanish football league LaLiga, in India. The actor will be visiting Valencia, to witness the big-ticket game between Atletico Madrid and Valencia, live on the ground. Arjun Kapoor who is extremely passionate about the sport, football, not only does he play the game, he is also the co-owner of FC Pune City that plays in the homegrown Indian Soccer League (ISL). His social media is filled with football related posts. Arjun took to his Instagram page to share his excitement about being the face of LaLiga in India.

Corrie Star Bhavna Tied The Knot Coronation Street Bhavna Limbachia tied the knot to actor Darren Kuppan in a low-key ceremony in Cheshire. The actress â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who plays Rana Habeeb in the long-running ITV soap â&#x20AC;&#x201C; took to Instagram to share some stunning professional shots, which revealed that she had worn not one, but two stunning bridal gowns. Bhava is best known for her

lesbian storyline in Corrie, and currently in a relationship with her close friend Kate Connor, played by actress Faye Brookes. The character is the soap's first ever gay Muslim character, and Bhava has previously spoken about wanting to do her storyline justice, and to help those who have problems coming out due to their ethnicity or religion.

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Bollywood Actres Athiya? Suniel Shetty celebrated his 57th birthday in August and daughter Athiya Shetty (Mubarakan) took to her Instagram account and shared a childhood photo with her father. Many of Athiya's friends from Bollywood and followers clicked heart

on the photo, it was Canadian rapper Drake, who loved the photo and left a comment on it. The comment read, "Legend," which left everyone startled and questions about Athiya and Drake's connection kept coming in on the post. Athiya replied to

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addition to our family- little Aaryan! He was born 2 days ago on August 15th, and both he and wifey @tharanatalie are doing great! Of course Ayva is over the moon and also a little confused as to why he wasn’t already playing with toys when she saw him at the hospital. I am so excited to see whether he will be a little nutcase like her. If u know me u know I love being a dad so this has made me so happy and blessed, it’ll be a few months till I can bring him on the road but I’m sure you’ll see him soon! ” Megastar Akshay Kumar is once again inducing waves of worldwide intrigue, patriotism and unity with his unique drama GOLD pulling on a range of emotions to remind us of the painful divide of partition and how its brutality tore India apart, before two cultures were united as one through

Drake's comment with a blue heart. Drake met Athiya in Los Angeles and found her really pretty. After which, Drake spoke to her and the two bonded instantly. Later, they started following each other on Instagram.

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Jay Sean Announces Arrival of Baby Boy Singer Jay Sean has announced the arrival of baby boy on Instagram. Sean, is married to Thara Natalie and parents to five-year old, Avya. Sean announced the news in a post on Instagram with the following caption, “It’s a BOY! I am beyond overjoyed to let you know that there is a new

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hockey. With raw passion, sentiment and pride forming the nexus of a film which delves beneath the realms of an ordinary sports spectacle. GOLD is inspired by true events and people, of India’s first gold medal win as an independent nation at the 1948 Olympics in London.

Two veteran actors Dharmendra and Shatrughan Sinha are reuniting for Dharmendra’s third installment to his ‘Yamla Pagla Deewana’ (2011) franchise, ‘Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se’. This will be their first film together in twenty years after ‘Zulmositam’ (1998), and the pair are excited. The film is to release on 31st August 2018.

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American reality star NATALIE Nunn and comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli locked horns in a heated exchanges over racial slurs. CBB viewers have accused Natalie of Bullying Hardeep calling her behaviour uncomfortable to watch and expressed their views on social media. In the first eviction Natalie

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From Main Pyaar Kiya to Race 3 The Asian Today celebrate by giving you their favourite Khan movies India’s biggest star Salman Khan has completed 30 years in Bollywood on August 22. In a career spanning across three decades, he has won hearts as an actor, singer and producer. He has grown into one of the greatest superstars of Bollywood. He first made his acting debut in Biwi Ho Toh Aisi on August 22, 1988, but a dubbing artist gave him his voice. His first leading role in Bollywood industry was a romantic family film Maine Pyar Kiya. This film gave us the iconic character of Prem and his popular dialogue of “Dosti ka ek usool hai, no sorry no thanks.” His charming personality and matured act in the film garnered him the Filmfare Best Debut Award. 1994 Salman made another big hit move Hum Aapke Hain Koun co- starring with Madhuri Dixit and the film went on to win many

awards and became the biggest Bollywood movie in that year. Salman had may releases co starring with huge names Sanjay Dutt, Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit, Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. From the big screens, Salman also host and has hosted many TV shows. in 2008 Khan hosted 10 Ka Dum, the show was extremely popular and was at the number one spot in ratings in India. In 2010, he went on to host Big Boss 4 and ratings had gone up from previous shows that were hosted by others. He did Big Boss 5, 6, 7 8, 9 10 and 11. Salman Khan has mentored several aspiring Bollywood actors. He has also been an inspiration for some Bollywood actors like Hrithik Roshan and Arjun Kapoor to get into perfect shape. Salman has launched his own production company called SKBH (Salman Khan Being Human productions) and any movies made under this get donated to the Being Human organisation.

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We have compiled a list of our favourite Salman Khan movies • Maine Pyar Kiya (1989) • Saajan (1991) • Hum Aapke Hain Koun (1994) • Karan Arjun (1995) • Khamoshi: The Musical (1996) • Judwaa (1997) • Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998) • Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) Supporting Actor • Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) • Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001) • Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002) • Baghban (2003) • Baabul (2006) • Salaam-e-Ishq (2007) • Wanted (2009) • Dabangg (2010) • Bodyguard (2011) • Ek Tha Tiger (2012) • Kick (2014) • Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) • Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015) • Sultan (2016) • Tiger Zinda Hai (2017) • Race (2018)

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Pakistan PM Imran Khan Lifts all Political Censorship Pakistan’s new Prime Minister Imran Khan has “lifted all political censorship” in the state-run media outlets. Fawad Hussain Ministry of Information Promising “visible and drastic changes” within the next three months, the minister said new instructions have been issued to state-run institutions like Pakistan Television and Radio Pakistan for “complete editorial independence”. The new direction was “in line with the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan”, he said. He said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government has “lifted all political censorship” in the state-run media outlets. The new information minister has also

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proposed introducing an English-language channel of radio on the internet, particularly for international audience, Geo News reported. Cricketer-turnedpolitician Khan was sworn-in as the 22nd prime minister of Pakistan on August 18. Khan in his first address to the nation had promised wide-ranging reforms in government institutions with a view to make them independent and free from corruption.

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British Airways Accused of Racism After Kicking Family off Flight British Airways have fallen into a racism row after an Indian family were ordered of a flight in London because their three-year-old son was crying. AP Patak claims a BA crew member shouted at his son and used 'racist remarks', before ordering them and another Indian family sat behind them off the plane. The incident allegedly happened on July 23 shortly before take-off at London City Airport on a flight destined for Berlin. Mr Patak, who works for the Indian government, has since complained to Indian Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu and outlined what he called 'humiliation and racial behaviour' in a fiery letter. Mr Patak claims his son had become uncomfortable and started crying after the seatbelt had been fastened, and his wife then picked him up despite the sign being on. He writes: 'My son felt uncomfortable and started crying. My wife managed to comfort him by taking him in her arms. 'A male crew member approached us and started shouting, scolded my son to go to his seat. My son got terrified and started crying even more.' 'Another Indian family sitting behind us offered the child some biscuits to console him and my wife again put the boy on his designated seat and fastened the seat belt even though he kept on crying. The aircraft then started taxiing to the runway.' The same crew member returned and shouted at my son that "you bloody keep quiet otherwise you will be thrown out of the window" and we would be offloaded. We were petrified.' Mr Patak claims the plane then returned to the terminal and security personnel were called to remove the family and the family in the row behind them from the aircraft. 'I would like to reiterate and emphasise that the said crew member made racist remarks and used hatred words like "bloody" about the Indians which is highly undesirable and contumacious to the respect of myself and my nation,' Mr Patak added. A British Airways spokesperson said: 'It is a safety requirement for all airlines that passengers are seated and have their seatbelt fastened for take-off. 'We take such claims like this extremely seriously and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. 'We are investigating the complaint and will liaise with our customer.'

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Brindleyplace is also shaking it up

Brindleyplace is also shaking it up for September with the arrival of specialist cocktail bar, Be At One, to the estate next month. Bringing an extensive cocktail list and the classic Be At One feel, the new bar is set to open in the former Mission Burrito space following an extensive £500,000 refurbishment and will utilise units associated the outdoor area, providing an al fresco drinking experience. Be At One will bring even more expertly made cocktails to the estate. I’m sure the outdoor space is going to be a hit, where you can enjoy an alfresco cocktail all year long!

Thing Are Heating Up Ahead of Chilli Festival!

Things are heating up at Brindleyplace this month with the return of the annual Chilli Festival on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 September. Taking place between 11am and 4pm in Central Square, the Festival includes a chilli themed food and drink market, live music and fiery entertainment throughout the day. This year, the Chilli Festival will be raising temperatures in aid of Brindleyplace charity partner, The Buddy Bag Foundation, showcasing the work they do to provide Buddy Bags for children in emergency care in the Midlands. On Saturday, visitors will also be able to do their bit and help pack a Buddy Bag with essentials such as pyjamas and toiletries, as well as home comforts like a book or teddy. 2018 is set to be the hottest summer on record but we’re expecting September to be another scorcher thanks to the annual Chilli Festival at Brindleyplace. Not only will visitors will be able to spice up their lives with fiery food and drink from the chilli produce market, there’ll be flaming hot performances for the whole family to enjoy, as well as live music. Karen Williams, Founder of The Buddy Bag Foundation, said: “Every Buddy Bag that we pack makes a difference to a child in emergency, helping to restore a sense of safety and security to those fleeing violent situations at home. As such, we’re thrilled to be part of the Chilli Festival this year raising awareness of the work we do and even putting visitors packing skills to the test.”

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Coconut oil is a multi-tasking beauty product that is good for the skin and the hair. Hair Deep-condition your strands overnight. There are reasons why many conditioners contain coconut oil: It's better able to penetrate hair (and prevent protein loss) than mineral and sunflower oil, according to research. Tame frizz You can help your frizzy, flyaway strands with just a bit of coconut oil to leave your hair looking smooth and polished. As an alternative to straight oil, you can also use products like this coconut oil hair serum that will nourish your hair while also protecting it from heat-styling tools. Minimize dandruff Dandruff is a common scalp condition you can minimise the problem with an ultra-moisturizing coconut oil treatment: Heat 2 or 3 tablespoons of oil on the stove over a low flame. Once it liquifies, immediately remove it from the stove, so it doesn’t become too hot. Then, massage the oil into your scalp. Face

Clean your face Coconut oil is naturally antibacterial, antifungal, moisturizing and, according to research, great for atopic dermatitis, many women swear by its use as a night-time moisturizer for their face. Remove eye makeup Coconut oil is a good makeup remover and even works on waterproof mascara. Put a little on a cotton ball and gently sweep it over your eyes. The oil does a great job breaking down waxy, inky eye makeup, and leaves the delicate area hydrated, too. Highlight your cheeks Many highlighting products contain coconut oil. Simply sweep a small amount of organic coconut oil on top of makeup giving you a glow. Body Moisturize your body If you have really dry skin, coconut oil can be your saviour. It speeds the healing process of the skin, reduces water retention and boosts hydration. Nourish cracked cuticles Massaging coconut oil into your cuticles and the skin around your nails will help with moisturising and conditioning.

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Lakmé Fashion Week for its Winter/Festive 2018 edition brings a cool collection of stalwart designers and new age labels on one platform. This year there was a healthy dose of menswear added to the mix. Rajesh Pratap Singh’s sophomore collaboration with Tencel further

highlighted his long-standing commitment to sustainable high fashion. Amit Aggarwal debuted his menswear line full of metallics and shine. Kunal Rawal put out a progressive collection that defined modern Indianwear. Antar-Agni by Ujjawal Dubey added camo to

his dark, asymmetrical silhouettes. Whichever way you look, there’s plenty to choose from, whatever kind of guy you are. Narender Kumar his maestro of sharp tailoring brought out printed bombers and bespoke suits for men of all sizes.

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We need young people who are employable at 16 Today the British Chambers of Commerce have impressed upon the government to ensure that the current apprenticeship frameworks are fit for purpose for small and medium sized businesses (SME). According to a statistical analysis of business in the UK

conducted for a House of Commons briefing paper in November 2016, there are 5.5 million businesses in the UK of which 24% are employers (down from 32% in 2000) 99.9% of which were SME employing 60% of the UK workforce. In developing a training system designed by and

for large employers (0.1% of businesses employing 40% of the workforce), our government (and previous governments) have created a system that effectively bars 48% of the workforce (those working for micro and small businesses - fewer than 50 employees) from developing the skills they

need to improve business productivity: that is nearly 12.5 million workers. If we say that only 30% of workers are eligible for apprenticeships (including the planned advanced levels), we will have surpassed the 3 million target just by focusing on SME needs. The skills minister Anne

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Milton today vowed not to 'sacrifice' quality to meet the government's 3 million manifesto pledge. However, figures published today show that the number of apprenticeship starts is 25% less than the equivalent period in 2016/17. The introduction of the apprenticeship levy has done nothing to improve starts. This comes on top of the skills minister conceding that there is a lack of clarity when it comes to who is accountable for apprenticeship quality. The skills agency has overruled Ofsted inspection reports stating that providers are inadequate, and many new untested providers have been successfully registered to deliver levy funded apprenticeship programmes. The faith of SME in the current apprenticeship system is deteriorating markedly. Particularly badly hit (as it was always been) are 16-18 year old apprenticeship starts. With well over 80% of SME owners reporting that school leavers of this age group are not fit for work, traditional sources of apprenticeships for manufacturing are being overlooked in favour of older trainees. CIPD recently reported that just 22% of parents responding to their survey identified apprenticeships as the first or second choice in terms of the kind of qualification they would like their children to achieve. This is less than half of the number of parents who identified an honours degree. Grant Thornton has reported that over half of young people at university do not believe that their degree guarantees them a

well-paid job. This comes on top of surveys that suggest that young people still see schools pushing academic success and progression to HE as their priority and what they are measured on. 1. We have a desperate need for skilled talent. Our SME are losing talent to bigger better paying rivals with 20% reporting problems associated with a high turnover. Two thirds are finding it difficult to find qualified staff. 2. Over 80% of SME owners are saying school leavers are not fit for work 3. There is a 25% drop in apprenticeship starts since the introduction of the levy. 4. 40% of apprenticeship starts are business administration or customer service. A further 21% are health and public service with 28% engineering, manufacturing, science and construction. 5. According to the Office of National Statistics, "output per hour growth has fallen more sharply and persistently in the UK than in other major economies." If gross domestic product in the UK was 100 in 2016, it was between 110 and 120 in Germany, France and Italy and almost 140 in the US. We seem to have a situation where we are relatively uncompetitive, have no real solutions to addressing current skills shortages, are shortly to be hit with needing to trade with a wider grouping of countries while we lose current EU talent and restrict well needed access by foreign talent. To Read more head over to the Asian Today Website www.theasiantoday.com

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2022 Commonwealth Games Athlete Village t has been revealed the former Birmingham I City University campus in

Perry Barr will be the 2022 Commonwealth Games athlete’s village including plans to convert the site into a scheme comprising social housing, for sale and private rental homes and a retirement village after the games. During the Games which will run from 27 July to 7 August 2022, it will house 6,500 athletes. The village will also feature a running track and green spaces located next to the Alexander Stadium where the track and field events will take place. The games are expected to provide an overall boost the West Midlands economy of £750m. The site has become available as a result of Birmingham City University relocating to a new purposebuilt campus in the Eastside

district next to the planned HS2 terminal and demolition of the Perry Barr site began earlier this summer. John Crabtree, chairman of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee, confirmed that the site will be converted into around 1,400 new houses alongside an extra care village for older people and a community centre. Crabtree added: “In the seven months since being

awarded the 2022 Games, there has been a lot of work done to prepare this planning application. “Now is the time for anyone with an interest in the regeneration of Perry Barr to look at our plans in detail and give feedback to the city council planners. We want the people of the West Midlands to have ownership of the Games and this is one of the first significant ways in which they can do that.”

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Alfa Romeo’s plan to bring the back the 8C nameplate has come with a lot of assumption about its performance. The prevalent thrill surrounding the model is that it’s going to be a supercar of some sort. As it turns out, though, it could be more than just a supercar. The new Alfa Romeo 8C could be an 800-horsepower hybrid monster, debunking previous rumors that said that it would “only” have 700 horsepower on tap. While that may seem like a stretch on the surface, it would also be a mistake to dismiss anything that’s coming out of Alfa

Romeo these days. The late Sergio Marchionne confirmed that the 8C would return in a vastly different form compared to when we last saw it, but he didn’t dive into the details of it. It also plans to supplement the internal combustion engine with

Alfa Romeo that could have a ridiculous 800 horsepower to play around with.

an electric motor that has 200 horsepower of its own. Combine these two sources of power, and you’re looking at an Alfa Romeo that could have a ridiculous 800 horsepower to play around with. Top speed could reach the sky, too, though to be conservative, let’s say that it

can do 210 mph without even breaking a sweat. While all of this is still subject to confirmation from Alfa’s part, it’s more than likely that the 8C is going to be the kind of exotic car we normally associate with its Italian counterpart.

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rofessional bodybuilder Syed Rahat Ali Shah from Birmingham tries to find a balance between family and gym time. Shah had been a casual gym-goer since the age of 18, but he’d never followed a strict programme. Then one day last year, his six-year-old daughter made a comment in passing, and everything changed. “She said, ‘Daddy I want to see your big muscles’” recalls Shah, a former graphic designer and photographer. “It was unusual, because typically you hear kids asking their parents for toys. I decided I had to do something about it. “Bodybuilding is a tough career to maintain in an Asian community due to the pressures surrounding it. It’s never been a major movement in my culture, so for me to pursue it was unheard of.” Shah began to diet and train intensely and following advice from professional bodybuilders in the gym and interviews online, Shah transformed his diet, began tracking macros, and ramped up his training regime. Shah found working out was easy, but his struggle was juggling gym sessions, work commitments and family arrangements. “Family is very important in Asian households,” he says. “I had to sacrifice spending as much time as I’d liked with my family in order to do bodybuilding, but I continued to compete and achieve my goals.” “After every session at the gym, she would ask if I had won. She thought I was already competing because she didn’t understand the training process. It really motivated me. In March 2017, Shah entered a competition hosted by the Aesthetic

Bodybuilding Federation. He placed first in the Men’s Physique category and was voted the overall winner of the event. Shah went on to enter the UKBFF Azadi Classic Show, where he secured first place in the Master Men’s Physique Over 40 category. Since then, he has earned top spots in several competitions, including the UKBFF English Grand Prix 2017, the Arnold Classic Barcelona 2017, and the UKBFF Sugar Classic 2017. “Bodybuilding comes with many challenges, whether it’s internal struggle or negativity from the environment,” he says. “The reason I started my journey was because of my daughter, and throughout the process I have been inspired by her to continue and stay motivated. The support from family and friends has also been unbelievable and is a massive contributing factor in my journey to success.” Shah is currently preparing for the Arnold Classic Europe 2018 in September, the UKBFF British Finals and the 2 Bros Pro Event in October. His advice for aspiring bodybuilders? “If I can make my body extra fit at the age of 41, then why can’t others? I have decided to inspire the world to be fit and live a healthy life. I want to share my message and mission with the world.”

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Yan Dhanda Debut Goal With Swansea

Ex-Liverpool midfielder Yan Dhanda marked his professional debut with the goal that led Swansea to victory on the opening day of the new Championship season. Dhanda spent five years on with the Red between 2013 and 2018, but chose to leave Anfield this summer. The 19-year-old attacking midfielder looks no further than the inspirational example of his friend and former Anfield club mate Trent Alexander-Arnold, who went to the World Cup with England. ‘We’re quite close and I hope I can follow him, do what he’s doing,’ said Dhanda who sprang off the bench to apply the fine finish that crowned Swansea’s comeback for a deserved victory at Bramall Lane. ‘To play for England is my dream, to go to the World Cup, to play in the Champions League.’ And with a self-deprecating grin: ‘I’m only young, but I want it all.’ The goal? ‘I was imagining it all day, coming on and scoring. When the chance came, it was like it had happened before - but it seems like a dream now.’

Ronaldo Junior To Follow Fathers Footsteps

Khan Wants To Rank At Welterweight Amir Khan is looking to get pushed up the rankings at welterweight after faces contender Samual Vargas on September 8 in Birmingham. Khan doesn’t like the fact that he is ranked in at 157-pound weight class and wants to be at 147. However, his promoter Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing USA thinks it doesn’t matter

where Khan is ranked as he can get him a world title shot against any worls champion in the division. The only champion at welterweight that Khan would have a chance of beating is 39-year-old WBA secondary 147-pound Manny Pacquiao. The September fight will be Khan’s second comeback.

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo's oldest son has started training with Juventus youth academy under 9 team. Ronaldo Junior is looking to follow the footsteps of his father by joining the Old Lady's youth academy. Ronaldo signed from Real Madrid to Juventus this summer, in a deal thought to be around 100 million euros. Ronaldo senior recently said of his son: "Cristiano Junior is very competitive. "He is like me when I was a kid. He doesn't like to lose. "He will become like me, I'm 100% sure." Is the footballing world ready for a third Ronaldo? He will certainly have some huge shoes to fill in that time.

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The 2018 Asian Games is a pan-Asian multi-sport event being held from 18 August to 2 September 2018 in the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Palembang. The games will see over 10,000 athletes from 45 countries, competing in 58 disciplines. Overview of how India and Pakistan have done in the games:

Volleyball Pakistan men's team defeated India 3-1. The Indian team made an impressive start, pocketing the first 25-21. But, Pakistan fought back to win the second and third sets 25-21 both. Javelin India added a gold to its medal tally after Neeraj Chopra won the men's javelin throw final in athletics. In the final round, Neeraj recorded a throw of 88.06 meters. 400 Meter Hurdle Bahraini runner Oluwakemi Adekoya wins the gold medal for women's 400 meters hurdles, with a time of 54.48 seconds in the final The bronze medal was won by Oluwakemi's compatriot, Aminat Jamal, with 55.65

seconds Men’s Shot Put Indian athlete Tajinderpal Singh Toor won a gold medal breaking the Asian Games record with a 20.75-meter throw. Mens Double Tennis the Indian men's doubles tennis team overpowered Kazakhstan in the final match at Jakabaring Sport City (JSC), The Indian pair of Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan bested Aleksandr Bublik and Denis Yevseyev of Kazakhstan in a 52-minute match of two sets 6-3, 6-4. Mens quadruple sculls The India rowing team has won the gold medal in the men's quadruple sculls. The team Sawarn Singh, Bhokanal, Om Prakash and Singh B., won after competing at the Jakabaring

Sports City rowing venue in Palembang, South SumatraI Hockey India’s men’s hockey team crushed Hong Kong 26-0 in a Group A match. India’s major goal scorers

were Singh Rupinder Pal (4 goals), Singh Akashdeep (3), Harmanpreet (3), Singh Manpreet (2) and Kumar (2), while the remaining scorers scored one goal each.

orld Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar Braun Strowman has been praising Kavita Devi, the only Indian woman in WWE, saying she is an inspiration for young athletes. Kavita will participate in the all-women’s Mae Young Classic tournament. Strowman said the participation of Kavita in this professional tournament will help the sport grow in India. "Kavita Devi is an inspiration for young women athletes, being the only Indian woman in WWE. I think it's amazing. Having an Indian superstar will result in it being that much more synonymous to the WWE Universe in India," Strowman told IANS in an interview.

PV Sidhu listed highest paid sportswoman in Forbes

Badminton’s PV Sindhu is yet to win a world or Olympic title but at the age of 23 she has been listed as the world’s seventh highest paid sportswoman. Sidhu said she was delighted to be placed so high on the Forbes rich list, behind six well known tennis players with Serena Williams at number one. "Well it feels good and nice and happy about it. When I saw .the news then it was like, okay, I am one of them," Sindhu said. Sidhu became the first Indian woman to win silver medal at the Olympics in 2016.

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Foundation First - Independent Living Skills Entry Level FTD

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2 Yrs

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1 Yr

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