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cientists in Manchester are to develop a vaccine against the Zika virus, which is suspected of causing babies to be born with under-developed brains. Doctors have described the virus as “a pandemic in progress”.

Last month, the World Health Organisation proclaimed the infection as a global public health emergency after a violent outbreak in the Americas. With Rio de Janeiro as the host city for the forthcoming 2016 Olympic games, concerns over the virus have grown in recent weeks, as athletes and fans contemplate the perils and severity of it.

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sity of Manchester have said that they hope to deliver results within 18 months, after being awarded £178,000 in funding.

The grant was announced after the UK government said that it would increase its funding from £1m to £3m, for rapid research into countering the virus, alongside a £1m commitment from the health charity Welcome Trust. Scientists in other countries are also working on the creation of possible Zika vaccines.

A University of Manchester spokesman stated that Manchester researchers hope to “test a vaccine based on a safe derivative of a pre-existing smallpox vaccine – the only disease to have been successfully globally eradicated”. Project

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31-year-old man has been sentenced to one year in prison at Manchester Crown Court, for assaulting a GMP police officer.

The local freelance Health and Safety Advisor was convicted of Actual Bodily Harm (ABH) on 14 January 2016, after he bit the officer who was violently punching and elbowing him, whilst another officer kneed and punched him.

Neville Edwards, from Moss Side, will serve 6 months in custody and the remaining 6 months on license. leader, Dr Tom Blanchard, said: “As we have seen in the case of Ebola, there is now a real need to act quickly to fast-spreading tropical diseases”.

Dr Blanchard also added that the Zika virus can cause serious illness, but “it often has no visible symptoms, so a vaccine for those at risk is one of the most effective ways of combating it”.

Speaking after both the prosecution and the defence’s initial recollections of the case, the judge said that prior to the defendant’s arrest, “it was asserted that he [Mr Edwards] wasextremely drunk and intoxicated and violent; that necessitated his arrest”.

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Editor In Chief Hello all.

Finally Spring is here, hurrah!

But it hasn’t come a moment too soon. Personally, I was getting overly tired of the ‘four seasons per day’ we have been having lately – especially over the Easter weekend, thanks to storm ‘Katie’ that almost washed out the annual Easter Egg Hunt.

The Easter Egg Hunt was a huge success, as always, despite the weather. At one point, the hailstorm, lightning and thunder showed no mercy. There was a moment when we were all huddled under a marquee like frightened sheep. Nevertheless, well over two hundred adults and children turned up for the annual celebrations, the Egg Hunt as well as the races, drinks, food and cup cakes.

On another note, the media always seems to draw the shortest straw in peoples personal opinions these days. So nothing has really changed from past years then?! But in order for the public to read the news they want, they must ask their preferred media organisation questions and also provide information or guide them in the right direction, if you all are not getting the content you want to see.

This also means sourcing news from your local online publication, and sharing the stories you find interesting and relevant.

Newspapers are a shop window to the news but remember www. thenubiantimes.com is your source for diverse news.

On a more serious note: There has been far too many freak weather incidents causing mass destruction and devastation - horricanes, storms and senseless bombings and terror attacks, in places like Brussels and Paris are the most recent recipients of the horror. But the questions that need to be asked is, should it also include names like Dominica, Lahore, Istanbul, Syria, Bangkok and the Ivory Coast.

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These places have also experienced their own fair share of horrific killings – with children and women yet again the main victims there – but the world population as well as mainstream media, seems to be very selective on their sympathy and coverage, respectively.

Now if this is truly the case, the question that needs to be asked is ‘Why?’ Is not the loss of lives felt equally, no matter where in the world the lost life is from?

Are we not all human beings, first and foremost?

We have many organisations nowadays feeding the homeless but one that has stood out in the short few months is ‘FEED MANCHESTER’. This not-forprofit organisation is the brain child of Matthew Campbell and Leanne Cameron. People, we need take a leaf out of these guys’ book and help the needy.

‘The Nubian Times/TNT News’ would like to give a special thank you to ‘Chicken Run’ who offer free dinners to this organisation on a regular basis to enable them to feed the homeless. Chicken Run continually help community projects such as ‘Hands On Hair’ with their annual community Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, these guys truly know what community spirit really is.

Last but not least ‘The Nubian Times’ and ‘Hands On Hair’ would like to thank all the children, adults and local businesses that have supported the Easter Egg Hunt over the past 15 years.

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A knife that was discovered in the garden of OJ Simpson’s former estate has been given DNA testing.

According to a new analysis by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Oldham is the most deprived town in England.

According to Greater Manchester Police (GMP), a teenager has been arrested on suspicion of raping a middle-aged man in a Manchester’s Arndale shopping centre.

Coming up as second was West Bromwich, in the West Midlands.The study looked at levels of deprivation across the country. Over 60 per cent of local areas in Oldham and West Bromwich are ranked in the most deprived 20 per cent of areas in England.

Security staff in the shopping mall detained a 19-year-old man over the apparent attack in the Arndale centre’s branch of Next. Police were called to the scene earlier this month, over claims that a man in his fifties had been raped in the toilets of the busy department store.

The test results indicated that no information or DNA evidence could be derived from the handle or blade of the knife, as soil in the ground where the knife was originally found depleted. No other leads could be developed from the knife, including any possible hair samples.

Michael buffong directs ‘King Lear’ irected by Michael Buffong and starring ‘Rising Damp’ actor Don Warrington, ‘King Lear’ comes to Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre on 1 April, and will run until 6 May.

In 2013 Talawa brought Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre to life with a mesmerising production of Arthur Miller’s ‘All My Sons’.

The company utilised a black cast for the very first time in the play’s history, and received grand critical acclaim.

The play will be presented as part of the jubilations for black-led production company Talawa’s 30th anniversary year. Talawa’s production of King Lear will incidentally be shown 400 years after the death of Shakespeare, who died in 1616.

TNT asked Michael whether he has done anything to modernise Talawa’s production of ‘King Lear’ to which he replied, “The writer of ‘Game of Thrones’ quoted Lear as his source material, so effectively we are as current as we can be with this

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production without having to update it as it were. It’s relevant, it’s vibrant and it’s accessible”.

Talawa’s has incorporated a mixed-race cast for their production of ‘King Lear’, which shrewdly hints at the idea of a black presence in England way before the 50’s.

This concept rarely gets played out within other pro-

ductions of ‘King Lear’, but Talawa are on hand this time.

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Edwards given prison sentence CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Back in January, Mr Edwards denied this claim stating it as “untrue”, as he spoke to TNT. “Two of the officers travelling in one of the vehicles that night said they didn’t see any of that [drunk and disorderly behaviour]” in court, Mr Edwards said.

Mr Edwards posted a 12-minute video of the CCTV footage of the incident on his YouTube channel, which has sparked calls for the GMP officers involved to be investigated.

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Complaints Commission (IPCC) has said they will examine whether the force used when restraining Mr Edwards in the cell was “proportionate”.

was a well-trained procedure”, he said.

Speaking in relation to the manner in which the police officers handled the defendant in the cell, the judge began by saying that he found the footage of Mr Edward’s suicide attempt “quite shocking really”.

GMP has previously said officers were “required to use force to restrain the individual and remove his clothing for his own safety”.

“The officers saw that on the CCTV and went in to prevent him from doing so. They dealt with it very efficiently.

It was a practised routine. By efficiently, I mean quickly, it

The IPCC received a voluntary referral from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) on 28 January.

Police Sergeant Witham, the officer who Mr Edwards bit, was said to have had several tooth-sized indentations on his left forearm and had throbbing pain in his arm.

He had trouble clenching his hand or rotating his wrist, because of the pain and

swelling, the court heard.

The court heard how Mr Edwards committed the crime whilst he was subject to a suspended sentence.

His previous dealings with the police, “often involving fights”, the judge said, led the judge to deny the defendant’s application for a suspended sentence, as opposed to a custodial sentence.

Mr Edwards, who has suffered from documented mental health issues, looked gloomy and worried as the judge gave his sentencing. continued online

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sculpture made from melted-down seized guns was unveiled last month, in honour of influential peace activist Dr Erinma Bell MBE DL. The bust has been designed to immortalise the woman who fought to eradicate South Manchester’s streets of gun and gang crime. It was revealed by Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd at Manchester Cathedral, to mark her contribution to Greater Manchester communities. The concept of conveying the bust arose from artist Karen Lyons.

In 2003, Erinma became co-founder and chair of frontline community group CARISMA (Community Alliance for

Renewal Inner South Manchester Area). The anti-gun and anti-gang advocate group was set up to enhance cohesion and to create life chances for young people, by figures from within the South Manchester community such as Erinma. CARISMA is still very much active and now sits within another charity called Chrysalis family centre.

Erinma was a prominent force in the creation and development of local radio station Peace FM, which has been utilised as a peace advocacy tool.

She helped to secure a 5-year license for the station against the odds, after initially being told that the sizable license wouldn’t be granted to an area such as Moss Side. CARISMA has also worked closely and heavily with Mothers Against Violence since its birth as

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they set about influencing the direction of young lives, so much so that some people believe that the two are a joint organisation.

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hostile states of affairs and one of the ways in which she has achieved this is by creating a peace tool kit, which can be purchased by organisations. continued online

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n a move set to enhance the historic Chorlton Library, the Grade II listed building has been revamped. The library – the second busiest lending library in Manchester – received a suite of new computers and a new children’s library section, as part of a major refurbishment.

The interior of the much-loved local library was improved with comfy new sofas, chairs, display units and shelving plus a dedicated space for tots to explore.

Having been closed from Monday 29 February to Wednesday 16 March to allow the transformation to take place, the library reopened on Thursday

After celebrating its centenary in 2014, the library kept up to its much-loved character by having a ‘book-return box’ available for customers’ books to be automatically renewed – ensuring that no fines were accumulated by borrowers.

Executive Member for Culture and Leisure, Councillor Rosa Battle, said: “Chorlton Library is a much-loved building, with more than one hundred years of wonderful heritage.

“Residents will benefit from a new, inviting children’s library space, improved access to new

PCs, self-service printing and a refreshed, more comfortable space to spend time in”.

Chorlton Library was designed by the City Architect, Henry Price – who also designed

Didsbury Library and Victoria Baths – and was funded by a £5,000 donation from the steel magnate and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. continued online

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ational architectural organisation Corstorphine and Wright has begun work on phase 2 of a £15m project, which will see Manchester’s Royal Exchange renovated.

The grade II listed building is being upgraded on behalf of Trinistar Manchester, and the project is a joint venture between Starwood Capital and Trinity Investment Management.

Throughout phase 2 of the project work will be done to upgrade the existing retail arcade that links Cross Street

with St. Anne’s Square, to restore and enhance the exterior stonework of the local landmark and to install new feature lighting and signage.

Justin Connor, Conservation Architect at Corstorphine and Wright, has stated, “Our design integrates the rich history of the building while adding contemporary interventions using materials and finishes in keeping with the original features”.

Mr. Connor also added “Whilst upgrades are needed to ensure the building meets modern accessibility standards, it has some tremendous features which are currently hidden

According to several reports Rice, also known as Mondo we Langa, had been receiving treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease since 2013. Nebraska Department of Correctional Services spokesman Andrew Nystrom said that Langa died around midnight on Saturday at the state penitentiary in Lincoln, Nebraska.

He stated “The 68-year- old Rice, who had changed his name to Mondo we Langa, was convicted along with fellow Black Panther Edward Poindexter in the death of officer Larry Minard. Authorities say they lured police to a house with a 911 call, then detonated a homemade bomb that killed Minard”.

Langa and Poindexter were investigated by the FBI COINTELPRO during the height of the Black Panthers activism, and in recent years Amnesty International called for a retrial as new details about the case were discovered. continued online

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“The resulting upgrade of the facilities inside will help it to flourish for many years to come.

ormer Black Panther David Rice, who was one of two Black Panthers, was charged with the murder of an Omaha police officer in 1970 and died in prison last month.

underneath unnecessary finishes that dilute the quality of the building. Our primary role is to restore these features and bring the quality of the interior spaces in line with the quality of the external structure”.

The Royal Exchange was originally built in 1874 and was utilised as a significant textile trading exchange, fronting St. Anne’s Square. The building has an ample history and has not been refurbished since 1990, consequently the offices are now perceived as outdated and exhausted.

Windows will be restored to their full light in order to allow daylight to probe the floor

plates, whilst the original high ceilings will also be reinstated.

The work is expected to be completed by the summer of 2016 and, when finished, the newly refurbished Royal Exchange will become home to some of Manchester’s best independent retailers.

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ccording to the charity Sue Ryder younger people with neurological conditions are being cared for in old people’s homes. The charity said that there is nowhere else for them to go due to a lack of specialist facilities.

The Scottish government said it wants people to be treated in their own homes or as close to home as possible. Minister Jamie Hepburn said it plans to invest

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llied London is launching the next phase of Spinningfields’ Leftbank area - adding four new traders to its casual dining destination ‘The Kitchens’ and a cinema screen at new urban green space The Garden.

With newly planted palm trees fresh for spring, The Garden gives the Leftbank community a space to meet, eat and relax in their own urban oasis. Designed to give city dwellers more green space to accompany the ever-popular Lawns, The Garden will boast a 75-inch screen and Wii consoles, which will be available to use throughout the day.

Monthly film nights will be accompanied by chef’s table supper clubs at The Kitchens and themed screenings for sporting events, such as the Olympics, the Golf Masters and Wimbledon.

Street food concept The Kitchens is already proving a popular destination for the savvy Manchester foodie. Joining established traders Bangers and Bacon, Hip Hop Chip Shop and Chaat Cart will be steak derived concept Well Hung, Chinese food vendor Dim Sum Su and Malaysian street food traders Nasi Lemak. continued online

£250m a year in order to “protect and grow” social care services.

girl at the time, and I felt I had lost my family.

Romana was placed in a care home for the elderly at the age of just 23, after suffering a severe brain haemorrhage when she was four months pregnant with her second child. Romana, who wasn’t allowed to see her children expect from short visits, has commented on her situation.

After two years the Sue Ryder charity heard of her case and offered her a place at their neurological centre in Aberdeen. With specialised rehabilitating services Romana learned to walk and how to live independently. She is now looking forward to having her own flat and sleeping under the same roof as her children for the first time in seven years.

She stated “It felt very strange because everyone around me was so much older: I was a very young

Sue Ryder asked every local authority and health board in Scot-

land exactly how many people with neurological diseases are being cared for in old people’s homes. continued online

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or the past 15 years, Hands on Hair (HOH), has been throwing what some may call ‘a children’s Easter party-in- the-park’.

On Easter Sunday, HOH held its annual Easter Egg Hunt (EEH) at Alexandra Park, Whalley Range, like never before.

Following the growing success of the event in previous years, HOH decided to join forces with TNT for the third year running, to make the EEH a community occasion.

This year, EEH had a surprise guest in the name of ‘Katie’...

Storm Katie, to be precise. The storm which brought destructive winds, heavy rain and a hail-

storm across the country over the Easter break, did pass through Alexandra Park but didn’t stop the organisers of the EEH at the park.

Periodically alternating from sunshine, rain and hail, the weather was ineffectual to the day’s itinerary and cause. Volunteers scurried to help set-up the gazebo, tables with gifts and confectionaries and begin the parent and child registration.

Prior to the gates being open at 12pm, eggs and sweet treats were hidden away amongst the bushes, flowers and trees. The children – over 200 on the day – had to essentially be like bunnies in the park – hunting for treats to munch on.

As the Egg hunting kicked off, parents cheered on their little

ones, from toddlers to 6-14 yearolds. Face painting was available for all children, with games including piñata and 100metre sprint racing keeping the partying spirit when going between the rainy spells.

In the gazebo, was plenty of cakes, drinks and tombola – all eventually converged there for the treats and to hide from the rain outside the canopy.

Hands On Hair thanked its sponsors and all who helped make a success of the much loved Easter event. The EEH main sponsor was MG Waste Management and local sponsors included: Chick-

en Run, City South Manchester Housing Trust, Moss Care Housing, Bargain World (Whalley Range), Costcutter (Hart Road), Fallowfield Superstore (Lloyd Street), Morrison’s (Chorlton), Tesco (Whalley Range), Tesco (Firswood), The Co-operative (Whalley Range) and Malik Superstore (Withington Road).

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reater Manchester Police (GMP) has arrested three men after a 20-year-old man was murdered in Moss Side.

At about 12.10pm on Tuesday 22 March 2016, police were called to Crondall Street in Moss Side to a report that a man had been stabbed.

Emergency services attended and discovered that a man had suffered stab wounds. He was taken to hospital but he sadly died from his injuries.

Three men aged, 18, 22 and 24 were arrested on suspicion of murder.

The murder victim has been named as Ahmed Mohammed, whose nickname was Mudz.

He added: “Understandably there will be speculation about what has happened but I would like to ask that people allow us to investigate this incident and if you have information then please contact police.

Police have launched an investigation and enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Superintendent Dave Pester said: “This is a complex investigation.

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“I would like to assure the public that we have an increased level of police officers in the area to offer reassurance to the community in Moss Side. I would urge the local community to come forward if they saw or heard anything in the area to contact police”.

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Wigan man who orchestrated a four decade long campaign of sexual abuse against 11 different women and young girls has been jailed.

65-year-old Dennis Smalley of Hindley was found guilty of multiple counts of rape, sexual assault and sexual activity with a child at Liverpool Crown Court last month. He was jailed for 25 years on the same day.

The court heard how Smalley’s sickening abuse started in 1971 and continued for almost 45 years, with the last offence recorded against him taking place in June of 2015.

Smalley’s first victim suffered at his hands for more than 12 years and was frequently raped by him, despite her screams and pleas for him to stop. He attacked his second victim in 1984 and subjected her to four years of rapes and abuse.

Smalley treated the woman as a sex object and would rape her whenever he wanted, even attacking her just days before she had given birth and was recovering in bed with 44 stitches.

Around the same time, Smalley was also sexually assaulting and raping several young girls, many of whom were no older than 15 at the time of the abuse. All of the victims suffered mentally as a result of this abuse, with one victim

he need for diversity at Fashion Week isn’t just relegated to the runway and too often, black models must contend with limited resources when backstage.

becoming trapped in a life of drug addiction because of the abuse that she received.

Models such as Jordan Dunn, Nykhor Paul and Leomie Anderson have spoken out about stylists that are unequipped to work with black models meanwhile several industry insiders have echoed their sentiments, for example AJ Crimson and Ursula Stephen.

One woman’s 14-year ordeal of rape, sexual abuse and violence started when she was just 19-years- old. He controlled what she wore, what she ate and dominated her both physically and mentally. He raped her on so many occasions that she was unable to keep track.

In 1991, one of Smalley’s 14-yearold victim’s became pregnant after he attacked her in his car. She was forced to leave school, but due to the horrific circumstances in which the child was conceived the child was given up for adoption.

Even in later life Smalley’s appe-

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However inadequate styling for black models is not a recent phenomenon. At the start of Naomi Campbell’s career the iconic supermodel recalls dealing with stylists who were unprepared to work with black models. tite for depravity did not wane, and he continued to prey upon young girls until last year, at the age of 65. He groomed a 15-yearold girl and raped her in his home, giving her an iPhone as a gift in a bid to keep her quiet. continued online

She remarked, “When I was younger, I encountered this same issue. I would be backstage at shows and there would be stylists who didn’t have any experience working with black models.

It’s disappointing to hear that models of colour are still encountering these same issues all these years later”.here was difficulty for the technician to actually do their hair”.sneed for shows, like hair and makeup”. continued online

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ne of the biggest outdoor festivals ever to hit Salford is upon us, Courtesy of three local event promoters from Irlam.

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x-Sunderland Footballer Adam Johnson has been jailed for six years, for grooming and sexual activity with a girl aged 15.

Sentencing the ex-Sunderland player, Judge Jonathan Rose told him he had abused a position of trust and caused his victim “severe psychological harm”.

Judge Rose told 28-year- old Johnson, he had engaged in sexual activity with her knowing she was under 16.

Bradford Crown Court heard the sexual abuse happened in the footballer’s Range Rover in January 2015.

The judge told the footballer, who played 12 times for England, that the girl had “suffered threats and thousands of abusive remarks” on social media.

There had been “an abuse of trust - you are trusted by young fans to behave properly”, the judge continued.

He said: “She had only just turned 15 when you began grooming her, because, as you were to admit, you found her sexually attractive”.

The judge told Johnson the offences happened “at a time when you were engaged in frequent sexual intercourse with multiple partners”. continued online

irlam Live boasts colossal superstars

Irlam Live, which has been organised by Staged Events, will unite legends from the world of pop and soul within one extremely special atmosphere. The three-day event will see some of the biggest and best acts ever to grace Prince’s Park.

The fun will commence on Friday 3 June with ‘Fake Friday’, a day where the country’s finest tribute bands take to the stage. Bon Jovi,

State of Quo, Tony Lewis as Robbie Williams and Supreme Queen will get the place rocking in what will be a fun-filled Friday night.

Recently confirmed for Saturday night’s ‘Soulfest Saturday’ is the astounding headline act Billy Ocean. Billy has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide and has landed a string of international hits including ‘Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car’ and ‘When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going’.

Sunday will provide goers with the opportunity to get their gladrags on as 80’s pop legends take to the stage. In a show that is sure to shake the city T’Pau, Bay City Rollers featuring Les McK-

eown and headliner Tony Hadley (from Spandau Ballet) will all be performing.

The park itself will provide a glorious location for a festival, with its tree-lined natural amphitheatre. It’s the perfect stage for thousands of people to come and enjoy top acts in a tranquil setting, right in the heart of Irlam.

There will be a selection of fabulous food and drink on offer, with drinks being provided by two local craft breweries First Chop and Seven Brothers and food being offered by multi-award winning street food traders.

Organiser Darren Goulden has stated “It’s a dream, really, to be able to bring this huge festival to

Irlam. The biggest thing ever to come here was the Salford jets in 1970, and nothing since!”.

Day passes are on offer for Friday 3 June at £15 (5pm to 9.30pm), Saturday 4 June at £30 (1pm to 9.30pm) and Sunday 5 June at £30 (1pm to 9.30pm). All tickets are subject to a £3 booking fee.

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bout four months on from the #PAC70 weekend – Africa in the World – a video which documented last year’s entire conference was launched at the Hideaway Youth Project on 26 February. Produced by First Cut Media, the 40-minute video was made to document the conference itself and establish an online presence for the #PAC45 foundation.

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The primary aim of launching it officially a few months after the #PAC70 conference, was to “continue the conversation with young people to find out their priorities and also to encourage intergenerational dialogue”, BARAC’s Colette Williams told TNT. Marking the 70 th anniversary of the 1945 Pan African Congress (#PAC70), TNT part-sponsored the Youth Question Time on the opening night of the 3-day conference back in October 2015.

Discussions between the young

audience members and international panellists, included topics such as #BlackL i v e s M a t t e r, Neo-Colonialism, Economics and Women in the struggle.

Narrated by Moss Side-born Denise Southworth, the video was aired to about 60 people. Talking to TNT afterwards, she said that for young black people in the west, “it’s crucial to be proud of

Africa but to know they are not African”. She was elaborating on the dangers of the romanticism of Africa. continued online

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The value of money? What does that even mean?

Doesn’t the value of currency change every day? Or maybe we are teaching her – more work = better grades = more money for your pocket? Maybe what we should be teaching is - less money in your pocket = low grades = the same for generations.

There is still a huge disparity between wealthy children and students from a low income. Students that qualify or who have qualified in the past 6 years, are allocated more money to help close the gap. These students are known as pupil premium (pp). But how can there still be a need for this extra spending money for these children? I thought the internet raised all children anyway!

Apparently this is a crude assessment, as PP students have a different home experience. PP Students experience around 500 words per day, compared to 1500 from a rich household. Also, a student’s vocabulary at the age of 5 gives the biggest indication of whether a PP child can defeat the odds.

Primary schools get £1,300 and secondary schools £930 for each pupil premium child. Professor Gorard claims there are flaws with this system. He claims it to be a blunt instrument that needs more variation to be truly fair.

I agree, but I think if the pivotal moments in a PP child’s life are set before they reach school, why is the emphasis and funding focused at school age? Research from Gorard is not a statement on the effectiveness of schools, but I view it as merely a suggestion that our children from poorer families need more support from day one, not when it’s too late.

The report revealed that Bulgaria, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Romania and Slovakia were among the EU countries possessing such daunting views. Its authors interviewed 1,039 public officials and professionals in 19 EU Member States.

The report, named ‘Professionally speaking: challenges to achieving equality for LGBT people’ also found that the notion of homosexuality being a disease was still very

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healthcare provision blocked because of prejudice”.

In a response to the findings Kim Sanders of LGBT charity Stonewall has stated, “This research is a reflection of the shocking treatment and inequality that lesbian, gay, bi and trans people face in some European countries.

In most countries, respondents say that there’s a lack of objective information about sexual orientation and gender identity in school curricula, whilst a number of respondents consider homosexual orientation and trans identity to be ‘foreign’ and not in line with the prevailing notion of ‘national identity’.

Homophobia, biphobia and transphobia underpin these beliefs and they leave the health of LGBT people at severe risk. Not only do LGBT people face abuse and discrimination, they effectively have access to essential

Findings also suggested that there are stark differences between implementing LGBT equality policies in rural and urban areas.

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outh in the scene of politics has been highly controversial. The argument that 16-year-olds and over aren’t capable of taking politics and the government seriously, stands out as one major problem youth face.

In my opinion the argument that youth are not serious is quite stereotypical. When you look at Scotland and the last election; they made the decision to involve 16 plus into the voting scheme and they got more positive feedback from youth. Youth can take politics just as seriously as the next person, as long as they are educated and given the right information, and know the right places to look, to keep up to date with politics.

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A report from the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights discovered that a “large proportion” of healthcare professionals in some EU countries identify being gay as a “pathological problem”.

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lthough anger is an intense emotion, it is also a basic human emotion.

It can be a response (physical and mental), to a number of provocations. Including, being attacked, threatened, frustrated, humiliated, disrespected or being treated unfairly. Even our childhood and past experiences can contribute towards the triggers that make us angry.

Many people believe anger to be a negative emotion (and it can be). However, it can be positive if it encourages us to create and implement change.

Nevertheless, for many of us, controlling our anger or a lack of control, can have a significant impact on our wellbeing and our relationships.

Not only do we turn our anger outwards, but we can also turn it inwards. It’s like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.

Turning your anger inwards and internalising it can affect your mental health. Struggling to control your anger is very stressful. This in turn can lead to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and can even lead to destructive addictions.

However, like any other emotion, you can control your temper. It does not mean that you have to suppress your feelings. You can control your anger by: - Identifying and eliminating the triggers: Investigate what makes you lose your temper. List the triggers and then work towards eliminating them from your life. This may even involve having to make drastic decisions about our friends and partners. Recognise your anger signs and try to remove yourself from the situation.

- Just breathe. When you start to feel tense and angry, try to isolate yourself for ten minutes and focus on breathing. Inhale and exhale deeply 3 to 4 times in a row. Breathing exercises can help you relax and lower your heart rate.

The argument that youth can be persuaded by parties and their manifesto promises, stands out to me as an uneducated dig at youth being too young. In reality, when we discover what any party may be offering, and what they are looking for in their future government, we can grasp which party would make a credible government, instead of lazily choosing any from a group.

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ther if adults gave youth a chance to show what they could add to politics and elections in future. If we were given the chance to vote or share our opinions on how we feel about politics, we could help improve future politics and bring fresh political ideas.

After all, the next generation will be running the government; getting them involved with political matters that will affect their future is imperative.

- Work out. Exercise can bring down your stress levels. It can help to get rid of irritations and anger. Also, the endorphins (hormones) we release when we exercise make us feel good and less likely to feel angry.

- Honesty. Be honest with yourself and try not to suppress your feelings. Express yourself and let your feelings out in a calm, measured and constructive way. It helps if you can share your feelings with a trusted friend It is important that you seek professional help if anger is having a long term negative impact on your life and relationships.

Control your anger, before it controls you.

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Dessert Republic: The home of sweet sensations

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Every year, at the end of summer, a party would be held on school grounds. It had been happening since before Summer Jacobs was born and never once was anyone the wiser.

This year however, everyone was going to find out. Summer had planned a weekend of alcohol and bad decisions. So how she ended up trapped in the school with a deranged psychopath killing her classmates off one by one, she’ll never know.

This is book is full of interesting, captivating and comedic lines that’ll have you laughing ‘til you cry, on the edge of your seat and emotional all in one. Mixed with naughty and nice, this book will have you reading until the very last page.

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by Jordan Lynde

Hadley Jamison doesn’t know what to think when she hears her classmate, Archer Morales, committed suicide. She didn’t exactly know him, but that doesn’t stop her from feeling like there was something she could’ve done to help him. So to Hadley’s surprise, on the very night of Archer’s funeral, she has a run in with Death himself and is offered the chance to go back in time to stop Archer from ending his life. The catch?

She only has twenty-seven days to do it. And if Hadley doesn’t succeed? Well, she doesn’t want to think about that.

Written in Hadley’s point of view, the reader feels involved in the book and can relate to the character. As one of Wattpad’s award winning books, it’s well worth a read.

Dessert Republic’s pristine and appealing exterior reflects the suave nature of its beautifully designed interior – with a wide 15ft front window enabling natural light to surge through the restaurant. Its primary white and grey colour scheme elicits a classy, fresh and dynamic feel, whilst the abundance of marble surfaces provides an edgy yet welcoming tone.

As TNT entered the premises,

Dessert Republic’s vivid and contemporary nature was also highlighted through its American-style leather booths and benches, which were spacious and endurably comfortable.

The restaurant achieves an air of exclusivity and prestige through its immaculate interior and symmetrically located ‘DR’ emblems.

intertwined with the moreish and gooey chocolate sponge, whilst its accompaniments of ice cream and sauce were also worth reveling in.

The vanilla ice cream was occupied with rich white chocolate chunks whilst a thick toffee sauce provided the cake with extra tang. The dish was finalised by the initials ‘DR’ being shrewdly lavished across the plate, in cocoa powder.

First up on the menu was a Ferrero Roche cake, which was selected from a range of fresh cake slices; all of which are priced at £2.50. The cake itself was a delight as the rich cream

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ituated on Barlow Moor Road in the lively heart of Chorlton, Dessert Republic (DR) is a haven for lovers of anything sweet. Opened in August of 2015, the familyrun establishment has a warm and enchanting feel that is personified within owner Adil Khan.

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Katie Holmes is a caffeine addict. Between college, and taking care of her brother, it’s understandable. Though, it doesn’t help that the new café down the street if full of handsome baristas, including one William Cerak in particular who has a mysterious scar on his wrist along with a secretive past.

A book that will have you reading it over and over again, filled with so much emotion, this book has a calm pace and is indeed a great read.

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it was immediately evident that the restaurant’s vibrancy was the order of the day, as bright pink lighting arose from the floor and the edges of the ceiling. These rotary lights also have the ability to change colour, by the owner’s accord; consequently giving the restaurant the option to convey a multitude of atmospheres through differing modes of lighting.

Dessert Republic’s American stack pancakes were next in line within the dining expe-

rience. The three generously sized pancakes were layered with white chocolate before being topped with a pervasive chocolate sauce and large succulent strawberries. The dish, which was partnered with a glass of maple syrup, was triumphant from the first taste to the last. The establishment’s focus on presentation was clear to see upon the dish’s arrival, as the illusion of the maple syrup floating in a glass provided an artistic spectacle. continued online

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ImproQuo connects with Big Apple ned improvisation teacher, Michael J Gellman.

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ollowing the success of their free weekly ‘improv jams’, Director Eji Osigwe launched ImproQuo in October of 2015.

Their aim is to fill a gap in Manchester’s creative community for performance improvisation.

The young company have compiled an impressive programme of regular and guest teachers, from around the world. The most recent addition to the ImproQuo ‘roster’ is a weekend long ‘character to performance’ workshop with internationally renow-

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Gellman is Artistic Director of New York based Process Theatre and his experience includes teaching, directing and acting with some of the greatest performers, such as Steve Carrell, Tina Fey and Bill Murray.

Whilst commenting on what it will be like to teach in the UK, Gellman remarked, “After being introduced to ImproQuo in Chicago, we are very excited to be bringing creative community in the North West of England”.

Being able to offer a workshop to performers in and around

Manchester and with such a prominent figure at the helm, ImproQuo presents a truly unique offering and a once in a lifetime opportunity for many.

With a range of workshops on the horizon, focusing on a variety of aspects of improv from voice to mask work, and with ties to the Big Apple already, the future looks bright and busy for the ImproQuo team.

Based from their headquarters at YARD Theatre in Manchester, ImproQuo offers a range of classes and workshops for beginners and the experienced, focusing on a range of different aspects of improv.

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‘SING IT FORWARD’ MASSIVELY BENEFITING CHARITIES AND THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

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ing it Forward is an inspirational project that was formed by ‘Shaw Star’ partners, Judith Shaw and Gordon West. Its aim is to fund charities through supporting the introduction and empowerment of aspiring north-west musicians.

Judith and Gordon have been and continue to hold auditions for local artists. The duo will eventually select 10 people, who will receive the opportunity to write a song, choose the team around them and produce an official track. Artists will also be provided with the chance to work alongside songwriters and vocal coaches. The tracks will be made with the assistance of professional producers, who will utilise their expertise in the recording department.

When all 10 videos and singles are completed ‘Sing it Forward’ will organise a series of big live events across Manchester. Festivals that have noted the greatness of its potential have already approached the project’s organisers in order to book their artists. Two of the projects artists will actually be playing at a festival in Irlam later this year, including a 12-year- old who is adept in conveying 50’s jazz and contemporary pop music.

Each single will be accompanied by a video of TV broadcasting quality, and the tracks will be made available to purchase from iTunes. All of the money made from these talented singers’ singles, will go to the charity of their choice.

TNT recently discussed the project with Gordon, who revealed “One of the local artists is working with the homeless, so he is working with a homeless charity to raise funds so he can set up vans and other ways to feed and clothe people”.

At ‘Sing it Forward’ many of the organisers are working voluntarily and funding hascome from Trafford Housing Trust. So far the project has seen a wide variety of musicians display their talent, including rappers, soul artists, jazz enthusiasts and reggae artists. continued online

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isha Amber Bryan, known by her stage name Misha B, is arguably one of Manchester’s brightest music exports of this current reality TV era. With a staunch social media following amounting to almost half a million (and counting), the 24-year-old continues to make her mark on the music scene.

The 2011 X-Factor semi-finalist is back in Manchester, where her roots lie, having spent a considered 5 years away, working hard and – more to the point – learning hard.

Naturally, TNT caught up with the British singer and rapper as she prepares to release her next music project which she reiterated: “This next project is all about authenticity. A lot of the time,

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There will be international theatre performances including brand new commissions alongside existing work and a showcase of work by an award-winning Cuban playwright.

he Spanish and Latin American Festival Viva! is returning to HOME with an ambitious cross-artform programme that is bigger, bolder and more vibrant than ever before from Thursday 7 April to Sunday 24 April 2016.

The popular festival is back with a venue-wide, 18 day celebration of Spanish and Latin American culture. For the first time ever, it will be presenting a specially selected programme of the most exciting film,

World-class new and established directors including Álex de la Iglesia’s Mi Gran noche will be featured in the film programme.

There will also be a visual art event that will present a reunion of Humberto Vélez’s The Storming, with a Latin beattinged party on 23 April.

HOME is delighted to announce the return of Viva Spanish & Latin American Festival for its 22nd edition across 18 days of films and events this April.

The line-up includes an array of newly commissioned theatre productions, and a showcase of work by Cuba’s most prominent playwright. There will also be 20 films in four different languages from ten countries, including four UK premieres and three sneak

previews of Spanish and Latin American films.

Additionally a reunion of the sold-out Cornerhouse closing performance The Storming is expected.

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he vibrant and exciting Manchester Caribbean Carnival is upon us again, and this year’s carnival will again be held at its spiritual home of Alexan-

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people force things and then the musical marriage isn’t right”.

Collaborations have to be organic as far as Misha is concerned. “I’m going to Jamaica soon and will be doing some recording out there in Portmore. I’m really into Chronixx [Jamaican reggae artist], I met him last year. If the musical marriage is right then yeh, I would produce something with him”.

Scheduled to take place on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 August, the sprightly Carnival is a celebration of Caribbean music, dance, theatre and costume.

The historical roots of the Manchester Carnival lie in Trinidad, where the first Caribbean carnival was held in 1833. Before this date, black slaves had been forbidden by law to partake in their master’s European Easter carnivals, or even to gather on the streets after nightfall.

When these laws were repealed in 1833 and freedom from slavery was announced, black Caribbean’s took to the streets for their own carnival with song, dance and costumes that reflected both their own cultures and satirised that of their ex-master’s.

Misha came back to Manchester to “reconnect with what is important to me. I had to walk down some old roads to find my feet again. It’s so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle in London, that there’s been times when I have lost my feet”.

As the first significant numbers of West Indian immigrants began to leave

Although she continues to keep her lips sealed in regards to her upcoming project, keep it locked to TNT and we’ll keep you updated.

the first ever Manchester Caribbean carnival was an important moment in the

the Caribbean in the early 50s, they took with them their musical traditions.

The first recognised Manchester Caribbean carnival occurred in 1972. This was when a group – of mostly St Kits and Nevis, and Trinidadian immigrants – decided to throw an impromptu carnival procession, through the streets of their Manchester neighbourhood.

Less than a hundred people were present, but although it was small in scale history of black Britons and Mancunians. Manchester carnival has annually brought Caribbean culture to the forefront for over 40 years and is the North West’s largest celebration of Caribbean music and carnival arts.

RIHANNA HONOURED AT BET’S BLACK GIRLS ROCK! TNT Entertainment

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rammy award winning artist Rihanna was honoured at BET’s Black Girls Rock! 2016 awards.

The 28-year-old, who has just begun her ‘Anti’ world tour, received the Rock Star award at the ceremony on April 1. A post on the Black Girls Rock! website states “Genuine beauty and music icon Rihanna is much more than what meets the eye”.

Robyn Rihanna Fenty is magical, musical and monumental to black culture and she has the experiences to prove it. From being the first black woman to front a Dior campaign to landing the title of top-selling digital artist of all time, after selling 54 million albums and 210 million digital tracks worldwide.

Rihanna is the artist to beat - Rihanna is a trendsetter.

Premiered on BET on Tuesday 5 April at 8pm, other honorees included ‘ShondaLand’ producer and writer Shonda Rhimes, who received the Shot Caller award. R&B legend Gladys Knight who received the Living Legend award, ‘The Walking Dead’ actress Danai Gurira picked up the Star Power award and

activist Amandla Stenberg who received the Young Gifted and Black award.

Black Lives Matter founders Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi received the Community Change Agent award.

Founded by celebrity DJ, model and executive pro-

ducer Beverly Bond, Black Girls Rock! Is celebrating its 10-year anniversary and its sixth televised ceremony on BET Networks this year. It celebrates the achievements of black women who have broken barriers in the fields of art, music philanthropy and community service.

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Now for the first time ever, Dynamo will be wowing fans with the chance to see his magic skills up close and personal.

GREEN DAY’S AMERICAN IDIOT MUSICAL 5 APRIL – 9 APRIL PALACE THEATRE PRICE: £18 - £51 green Day’s rapturous, award-winning broadway musical american idiot is now touring across the UK. X Factor finalist amelia lily will be reprising her critically acclaimed role.

Having established himself as on of the best rapper’s about today, easy mac with the cheesy raps is coming to manchester as part of his european tour.

MACKLEMORE AND RYAN LEWIS 12 APRIL 2016 VENUE: MANCHESTER ARENA PRICE: £34.04 - £40.20 The chart-topping dynamic duo bring their mix of light-hearted, high energy and fun rap to manchester - The show will include special guests raury and Xp.

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Lethal Bizzle first exploded onto the British music scene in 2003 as part of more Fire Crew. since then he has gone on to achieve even more success with club bangers such as ‘rari Workout’ ‘poW’ and ‘Fester skank’.

best known for his role as grey Worm on the hit TV show game of Thrones, ritchie will showcase his musical talents at the Club academy, with special guests.

KING LEAR 1 APRIL – 7 MAY ROYAL EXCHANGE THEATRE PRICE: £8 - £34 Talawa Theatre Company presents a spectacular production of King lear. starring Don Warrington as the King and portraying the brutal unwinding of a man’s sanity, the play is not to be missed.

HORRIBLE HISTORIES 5 APRIL – 10 APRIL IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM AND THE LOWRY FREE - £17 Using actors and breathtaking 3D special effects, the astonishing Horrible History shows are certain to thrill, as historical figures and events are brought to life.

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uch of the huge appeal of Nigeria’s President Buhari during last year’s electoral contest, revolved around his stare-you-down stance on corruption.

Although it would be erroneous to describe his previous mid-1980s stint in the hot seat, as an unqualified success, many Nigerians look back fondly back on his tough approach to the “abuse of public office for private gain”. Heads did literally get chopped.

As might be expected, there is a straightforward link between more corruption and inferior economic outcomes. That side payment to secure a business license reduces the resources available to build my company, create jobs, and help grow the economy. In turn, this reduces the tax base available for the government to invest in vital infrastructure and healthcare which also inhibits national advancement.

But how much does corruption cost Nigeria? Economists at PricewaterhouseCopers, the business services company, have recently estimated how much larger the economy would be if it had the corruption levels of reputedly less transgressive peers such as Ghana, Colombia and Malaysia.

Although their methods are not foolproof, their conclusion that Nigeria’s economy would have been between 18% and 36% bigger in 2014 is not beyond the bounds of credibility.

Even the lower end of the range equates to giving each of Nigeria’s 170m inhabitants an extra £450 during the year. With any luck, Mr Buhari will have his hands full.

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our Manchester residents, who completed apprenticeships with place-making organisation One Manchester, are challenging the public to consider whether an apprenticeship might just be the opportunity they have been searching for.

Jay-Anne McCabe, Amari Knott, Emma Connor and Daniel Marshall all trained as apprentices with One Manchester and now work in various roles within the Group’s operational services. They all have different stories to tell but as a group they are a testament to the fact that whatever your age, gender or interest, there could be a lifechanging apprenticeship that suits you.

Jay Anne began her two-year apprenticeship with the Grounds Maintenance Team in September 2014 and has recently completed her NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture, six months ahead of schedule. In that time Jay Anne has achieved her spraying and Japanese knotweed licenses so that she can now drive the work van.

She is amazed by how much she has learnt about so many different aspects of the job, in such a short period of time. Jay Anne said “This apprenticeship has given me a different opportunity and an insight into the variety this line of work offers.

You get loads of support and are given responsibility so your confidence increases”.

Amari Knott’s life could have easily been steered in a diffe-

rent direction had he not joined One Manchester as an electrical apprentice in 2012. The 21-yearold, from Hulme, had to overcome many challenges in life but his commitment and determi-

nation to do something positive has paid dividends, as he continues to prosper in his role as a full-time electrician. continued online

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anchester City have entered into a regional partnership with SoccerWorld, with the aim of providing young footballers across China with better access to state-of- the-art facilities and training programmes.

The new partnership, which will see SoccerWorld become

the club’s official recreational partner in the north west region, was launched at a signing ceremony at the City Football Academy. SoccerWorld chief executive Changen Fan and chairman Tao Guan attended the ceremony and the pair also received a tour of the training ground.

Vincent Kompany, Willy Caballero and Richard Wright made

an appearance at the ceremony as the trio welcomed SoccerWorld into the Manchester City family, by presenting them with a signed home shirt.

Manchester City coaches will visit China twice a year to supplement SoccerWorld coaches with a one-week intensive training programme, designed to enable them to enhance the opportunities for young footbal-

lers. The coaches who complete the course will receive an official club certificate in recognition of their achievements. continued online

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Fijian centre Sports in Brief Netball fans in Manchester Former Seru Rabeni dies aged 37 await live arena event TNT Billy Rooney

Dodgeball World Cup The inaugural 2016 Dodgeball World Cup will be held from 14 to 17 April at Manchester’s new National Basketball Arena, a state of the art 2,000 seated capacity stadium. The top 8 nations from across the world will be competing to be crowned World Champions.

Manchester band Race the Horizon (formerly The Mend) will headline both the opening and closing ceremonies. Tickets are currently available from www. ticketweb.com.

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ival sports fans across the North of England are cohering and supporting Netball Manchester Live, a gigantic netball showcase scheduled for 18 April at Manchester Arena.

Yorkshire Jets will be bringing an army of fans from across the Pennines to face Manchester Thunder on home turf, in what promises to be a memorable climax to the Vitality Superleague season.

Thunder can rely on their noisy supporters and a new audience, who are excited to experience a world-class live sporting event.

WWE Live: Wrestlemania Revenge WWE’s distinguished brand of entertainment arrives in Manchester Arena on 19 April and offers fans the opportunity to see all of their favourite Superstars and Divas in action. The likes of Roman Reigns, Sheamus and Demon Kane will be present in what promises to be a night of extremes.

Combining in-ring match action, dramatic entertainment and the energy of a rock concert, WWE Live presents an ultimately enticing spectacle within a family environment.

2016 Asics Greater Manchester Marathon Awarded the official UK’s Best Marathon for two consecutive years at the running awards, the ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon in Trafford is not to be missed. The marathon provides attendees with a superfast course, superb entertainment, outstanding crowd support and a glorious finish at Emirates Old Trafford whilst all finishers receive a medal and an ASICS technical t-shirt. Join in the celebrations on 10 April at the 40 th Manchester.

Marathon.

As well as presenting the Roses rivalry, the event also aims to strike a blow for Northern sport over the South as a record attendance is being sought after. Tickets are selling fast and the event could

break the previous record of 6,033 people, which was set

by Netball London Live last year.

Captain of Manchester Thunder, Sara Bayman, has remarked, “I think it’s a massive opportunity. With Netball London Live doing so well it’s put netball on the map but it’s important that the northern teams have something to compete with that. The Roses rivalry goes back centuries and we’ve got

teams that are full of local talent so it does mean something to the players too”.

Meanwhile Stacy Francis, Captain of Yorkshire Jets, has stated, “It’s fantastic for the sport. Netball is at that really great time right now where its transitional and its growing and teams need to make those financial and commercial steps into bigger venues”.

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world-class facility, designed for Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls, has opened in Newton Heath. The new National Taekwondo centre will also be open to residents of Manchester.

The state of the art facility, which opened at the Ten Acres Lane Sports Complex on Monday 7 March, is the new home of GB Taekwondo and will give athletes such as Jade Jones and Lutalo Muhammad a permanent base – where all of their training and conditioning needs can be met under one roof.

Local talent will also benefit from the elite centre, as it is open for schools and local community clubs to use for 46 hours per week. Members

of the GB Taekwondo squad greeted Federation President Dr. Chungwon Choue as he compered the official opening.

Dr Choue stated “It is always a pleasure to be in Manchester. We have been treated to many world-class events here and I am always struck by the quality of the facilities and the passion that exists for our sport. The establishment of the National Taekwondo Centre, which will also serve as a World Taekwondo Federation regional centre, truly cements

Manchester as the home of Taekwondo in the UK”.

GB Taekwondo has been based in Manchester since 2007, but the new centre means that for the first time elite athletes, coaches and administrators will all work together in the same building. The opening of the new facility, with its 900m2 training hall and 500m2 strength and conditioning hall, comes as the GB athletes continue to build up to this summer’s Olympics in Rio, starting with this month’s Dutch Open.

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ormer Fiji and Leicester centre Seru Rabeni has died at the age of 37, the Premiership club has announced.

The Bua-born back represented Fiji at the 2003 and 2007 World Cups and played for Leicester between 2004 and 2009, before joining Leeds. Rabeni also appeared for Fiji Sevens in the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester and played for New Zealand club Highlanders.

Nicknamed Rambo because of his tendency to marriage pace and ferocious tackling, Rabeni died at his home in Nausori last month. The Fiji village website said that the cause of the death was unknown but quoted his father in law as saying that he had been “sick for a while”.

Leicester will hold a minute’s applause at Sunday’s Premiership match against Saracens at Welford Road for their two-time league winner, who scored 18 tries in 63 club appearances. He earned 30 caps for Fiji, scoring 10 points. Rabeni also represented the Pacific Islanders combined international team, who played from 2004 to 2008.

Leicester Tigers chief executive Simon Cohen has remarked, “Seru was a lovely man, he was extremely friendly, very popular among the players and the staff. He always had a smile on his face. He always made light of even difficult situations. He generally brought warmth to the training ground and the whole of Welford Road”.

Fiji Sevens coach Ben Ryan posted his condolences on Twitter, “Incredibly sad news to hear Seru Rabeni has passed away. Rest in peace big man”.