April-May 2017 Original Edition by The Nubian Times/ TNT News

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Tyres slashed amid Hulme parking feud TNT News Yasin Chinembiri At least seven cars of residents living in Hulme have had their car tyres slashed. The vandalism appears to be a revenge attack in an ongoing parking feud. On Wednesday 15 March, residents on Lower Moss Lane and Lordsmead Street woke up to find their car tyres had been slashed. A teary-eyed mother of two, Fatima, spoke to TNT about her distress and anxiety following the vandalism her car has received. “I woke up to my car with slashed tyres. All four tyres were slashed. This happened to six of my

neighbours too”, Fatima told TNT. None of the streets in the area have residential parking allocation. This allows anyone to park on the street without time limitations. Consequently, the residents do not have anywhere to park their cars when the alleged commuters park on their streets. Some of the cars parked are also causing “an obstruction and are affecting pedestrians walking on the pavement”, another resident of the area, Chris Helmerdine, told TNT. Chris and Fatima, have told TNT that they have both written to their Hulme

councillor Nigel Murphy about the issues of parking. They say the response they both received is that the council has insufficient funds to provide residential streetparking permits in the area. Fatima also told us she contacted Greater Manchester Police (GMP) to report the vandalism. GMP logged it as a crime however told her they cannot do anything else without CCTV evidence of the vandal(s). Local residents are now planning a protest in resistance to the anti-social behaviour within the area, the vandalism and for their street car parking concerns.

The residents are concerned this will happen again. Fatima and Chris are asking local authorities for victim support and neighbourhood safety measures to be in place. A GMP spokesperson said: “This incident has nothing to do with a “parking feud” and early enquiries suggest it was carried out by a group of youths. “We are currently monitoring this and working with the council to try and combat antisocial behaviour in the area and find those responsible”.

Small businesses and pubs are set to receive new relief measures when latest budget rates come into effect next month. From 1 April, small businesses will see their Rate Relief (SBRR) double from 50% to 100% and their threshold rise to £15,000. A £3 billion transitional relief fund has been set up by the government to help phase in the changes. Local councils have also been given a fund of £300 million in relief to help those worst affected. Sophie Robson, who recently opened Chorlton bar Henry C, has said “business rates for us aren’t a problem at the moment”. “We’ve been getting a good amount of small business relief, soon to be 100% relief with the 2017 budget”. “However, I’m sure when we get re-evaluated the amount will go up a fair bit and we won’t be eligible for small business relief”. Business rates are generally re-evaluated every 5 years and are based on size, use and location of the property. Whilst Henry C currently fall under the threshold for SBRR, rates are “strangely different for similar properties in the same area” said Sophie. Cath Goss, owner of Starfish Kids on the same road, said that steady increases in tax are “discouraging us from expanding”.

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TNT News’ thoughts are with the families and loved ones of all who have lost their lives to senseless acts of terror, crime and hatred at the hands of sole individuals or organisations. Regardless, a life is a life; we all suffer with the ones left behind. We all bleed and unity in our global community is the only way forward. Whilst our departure from the EU is underway since May signed Article 50, there is no doubt that the unsavoury taste that Brexit leaves will linger among many, long after the divorce is finalised. Let’s ponder over a few queries. How many of you that ostracised, ‘unfriended or unfollowed’ friends and family after Brexit have made a U-turn? Only to delete and ostracise them yet again when you found out they were Trump supporters too? As for Trump, he has suffered yet another defeat, even when his party dominates the house. ‘Obamacare’, as a point of reference, will stay for the foreseeable future. Obama’s legacy will stay intact and hopefully millions of Americans can have affordable healthcare, whilst May seems oblivious to the crisis our NHS is facing. Reporters claim that we are more divided as a nation and globally than ever before, even more than during the world wars. Shocking, considering the advancements in education and rise globalisation. We need to avoid our political beliefs getting in the way of sharing, working and living cohesively with our fellow man.

Regardless of his/her ethnicity, gender or cultural origin, we must strive to do better – just some food for thought! Now that spring is officially here and International Women’s day and Mother’s Day have come and gone, the only days that officially celebrate women have come to an end – boo! Let’s move swiftly on to our Easter celebrations. Firstly, we should acknowledge all spiritual festivals and appreciate what things are given to us all by a higher being, however let’s celebrate the gift of family, friends and especially children now. Eat, drink, be merry; have wine or some fish and chocolate, not all together though, as that just is another level of gross! Keep your eyes peeled for the following treats in both editions. Astronaut visits Manchester school – Page 7

Just Psychology looking to bridge cultural gaps TNT News The UK community is made up of people from various cultural backgrounds. However, they often do not use health, social care and education services because they think that the workers do not understand their culture and their needs. On the other hand, many professionals do not feel they know enough about how to work with people from different cultural backgrounds. People do not get the help they need, and public money is wasted on giving them the wrong advice or treatment, according to not-for-profit social enterprise Just Psychology CIC. Cultural Consultants use their knowledge about their own communities to act as a bridge between professionals and adults or families. Increasing understanding between

cultures creates stronger and more active communities. This aids the addressing of issues that lead to inequalities, whilst counteracting the hate and mistrust often perpetrated through the media, Just Psychology adds. Just Psychology is a multidisciplinary group of professionals providing services to address the psychological and mental health needs of children, adults and families. This is facilitated by an emphasis on cultural diversity, cultural competence and social justice. Just Psychology are looking to recruit cultural consultants from Somali, Chinese and Eastern European backgrounds. Email info@justpsychology.co.uk for

more information and find out more about the role and the organisation’s information sessions.

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Remember we have a duty to report on all news; to inform, uplift and inspire our readers as well as our radio listeners on our Wednesday morning drive time show. However, all news unfortunately isn’t always good news. Hence our tagline – ‘Bad News Sells Good News Inspires’ and we always ensure to make it our business to bring you inspirational news.

Manchester scientists are set to receive £1.2million from Cancer Research UK to help transform pancreatic cancer treatment in the UK. The charity is investing a total of £10million in the PRECISION Panc project – being led by Glasgow, Manchester and Cambridge. The project aims to develop personalised treatments for pancreatic cancer patients. These treatments are to improve the options and outcomes for a disease where survival rates have remained stubbornly low. Around 1,000 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the North West every year, with 930 dying from the disease every year. Scientists from the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute,

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will work with experts at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and with researchers across the UK. They will develop new treatments for pancreatic cancer using a network of clinical trials, aiming to find the right trial for the right patient. The researchers will use the molecular profile of each individual cancer to offer patients and their doctor a menu of trials that might benefit them. The first wave of research will establish the best way to collect and profile patient tissue samples. Each patient will have up to five samples taken from their tumour at diagnosis for analysis at the University of Glasgow. The results will guide clinical trial options in the future.

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At the time of writing this letter, all mainstream media was filled with news of terrorism, hatred for all Muslims period, Brexit, May and Trump.

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Book celebrates the story of black female activist Canadians are finally celebrating the achievements of a black female civil rights activist. Viola Desmond was born in 1914 in Halifax, Canada. She is viewed to be Canada’s equivalent of Rosa Parks. School children are celebrating her achievements with the creation of a children’s book. Children from a Grade 4 class in a school located in Nova Scotia helped to write the book. The book will be distributed to Grade 3 classrooms across the province. The book, titled, ‘The ABCs of Viola Desmond’, will allow children to learn black Canadian history. The inspirational book celebrates the achievements of the black female

activist. Initially, the book had been entered into 2016’s African Nova Scotia history challenges. Puplishing consultant, Tony Colaiacovo, instantly knew that it could be a classroom resource as it was “so outstanding”. Every child in the grade 4 class drew a picture and wrote a text for the letter of the alphabet. Teacher, Beatrice Macdonald said it was important that each child participated. Macdonald was bothered that so many knew of Rosa Parks but didn’t know Viola Desmond’s story.

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Surge of Spice drug use among Manchester’s homeless RAF man jailed over ‘kill

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it a Cat-B drug, but people will take that chance, like with cannabis”. During a BBC Manchester report, one homeless user stated it was “as easy as fags to get hold of”. The user also said that it was “everywhere” and only cost him “five pounds”. Boyle stated that “people are so addicted to Spice they are chasing it”. “We’ve even got people being forced into sex work who wouldn’t have dreamed of it before”. Recent videos have emerged of users in the city centre being ‘frozen’ and paralysed in a ‘catatonic’ state. A commuter commented that the city centre was “awful at the moment”. Adding there were “drug users in broad daylight, needles on the pavements and men begging on tram platforms”. The findings come only months after an investigation revealed Spice to be a main problem affecting the prison service. User Voice, an ex-offenders organisation, says that prisons in England are “awash with Spice”. The drug has been reported to be responsible for causing 39 deaths in

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There has been a recent rise in emergency calls concerning users of the synthetic cannabis drug, Spice. There have been reports in Manchester of the drug freezing homeless people and turning them into ‘zombies’. Lifeshare, a Manchester charity for homeless and vulnerable people, claims 95% of Manchester’s homeless community are taking the drug. Spice, or ‘black mamba’, was made illegal last year as part of a government crack down on legal highs. The drug is thought to replicate the effects of cocaine and cannabis, which is made using illegal, mind-altering chemicals. Since the ban, drug makers have reportedly found other legal chemicals to use in order to avoid the law. Spice is known to include many unidentified substances, with recent concoctions said to include fish tranquilliser. Julie Boyle from Lifeshare says “since the ban, we’re getting different strains coming out”. “We’ve got the legislation that’s made

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Successful African-Caribbean designer overcame homelessness A London-based AfricanCaribbean Fashion designer overcame homelessness and went on to establish a successful fashion label. London-based fashion designer, Mariatu Turay, is the owner of Gitas Portal. The fashion brand inspires women to stand out, be bold and win in all aspects of their lives. Turay was born in London and raised in Freetown, Sierra Leone. At the age of 16, Turay was forced to leave Sierra Leone due to the Civil War. The designer moved to the USA and started working as a hair braider at a salon. She then gained secretarial and office skills. Turay returned to the UK with a huge entrepreneurial spirit. She used her hairdressing skills to pay her way through university. The designer was briefly homeless at times. She experienced homelessness when she lived in the

US and UK. Turay said, “My family life and dreams were interrupted overnight”. She went from having a “good life” to having “nothing”. “No one in their right mind wants to be homeless and face the uncertainty of having nothing”. Turay never lost her determined spirit. “Trauma” was on all levels but she never lost her way at “the most challenging of times”. The inspirational designer became a civil servant in the UK. After her success in this role, she decided to pursue her passion for fashion and creativity. Having dual Sierra Leonean and Barbadian heritage, Turay merged different multicultural influences into her work. This gave her brand a broader appeal. Her journey highlights that anyone can make their dreams come true.

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Family pay tribute to man who died in Clifton fire The family of a man who was found dead after a fire in Clifton has paid tribute to him. At around 12.35am on Wednesday 22 March 2017, emergency services were called to a property on Berry Street. Emergency services were responding to reports of a fire. Fire-fighters entered the property and the discovered the body of a 47-year-old man. He was identified as Thomas Jones. A Home Office post-mortem concluded that he died from multiple stab wounds. Local media reported that Mr Jones was arrested two days before his death, on Monday 20 March. He was arrested for two unknown offences and released without charge. His family has paid tribute to him: “Tom was a vibrant man who lived his life the way he wanted and certainly made an impression. He always had a passion for music and was quite an adept drummer. “Tom will be sadly missed and would have wanted good times to

be remembered by all who knew him. Now reunited with his mother and father he will always be remembered by his children, sisters and nieces and nephews who he leaves behind. Rest in peace”. Since the investigation was launched, a 37-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder. She is currently receiving treatment in hospital and will be questioned by police as soon as possible. Detective Chief Inspector Amber Waywell of GMP’s Salford borough said: “My thoughts are with the Thomas’ family at this terrible time. They are being supported by our specially trained officers. “Our investigation is still in its early stages however, so we are continuing to appeal for information from the public”. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

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A serviceman who urged people to join the military because you get to kill ‘black c***s without going to prison’ has been jailed. Senior aircrewman Michael Sunders, is of the RAF Regiment. He wrote the racist comment on Facebook underneath a video showing black men assaulting a white woman, a court heard. Saunders then wrote: ‘Like I say to my brother f*** all the black c***s, I mean all of them. Join the military and you get to kill them without going to prison, it’s f***ing fantastic’. The 26-year-old, who serves at RAF Honington in Suffolk, removed the message but an appalled colleague had spotted it. The colleague posted it to a “lads only” group on WhatsApp, Colchester Military Court Centre, in Essex, heard. The message was seen by a black recruit, who then refused to work with Saunders and reported him. In court, it was said that Saunders claimed not to be a racist and was embarrassed and apologetic. However, his lawyers admitted the post was ‘grossly offensive’. Judge Robert Hill sentenced Saunders to 24 days detention, reduced from 28 because of his early guilty plea. Declan Gallagher, defending, told Colchester Military Court Centre: “His reaction was due to the male on female nature of the violence rather than ethnicity. “There is no getting away from the grossly offensive nature of the post, it’s a gut reaction he thought better of very soon afterwards”. Assistant judge advocate Judge Robert Hill said the comment was “not a million miles away” from trolling.

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A Heywood man is being presented with an award for bravery after helping a man who was on fire. Valery Cretol, a road gritter on duty in Harpurhey on 14 January, noticed a large fire ball opposite his vehicle. “At first, I thought it was a bin on fire but, after looking a bit closer I could tell what was happening and instinct took over”, he said. Without thinking of potential harm, 43-year-old Valery ran over to the man who had set fire to himself. He quickly rolled the man in an attempt to stop the burning and contacted emergency services. Valery, who is originally from France, stopped the flames as best he could. Two passers-by helped after being flagged down by Valery. Emergency services quickly attended the scene but unfortunately, the man on fire sadly died. Valery was recently presented with the Chief Constable’s Citizens Commendation for his act of selfless bravery. He received his award at a ceremony at GMP’s Hough End Complex.

TNT News According to reports, the University of Manchester has the highest amount of burglaries outside London. Within just a one-mile radius of the main campus, 2016 saw 822 reported burglaries. This staggering figure suggests that one in three students are likely to become a victim of crime. A study from locksmithservice. co.uk looked at 25 universities outside London. The study revealed how many burglaries had occurred within a one-mile radius from the central point of each campus. From January to November in 2016, Leeds saw 799 student burglaries and Sheffield reported just over 700. The lowest university town was Durham with only 96. A survey, which received

2,000 responses, found that 64% of students admitted to leaving valuable possessions in plain sight. The survey also found that 48% of students don’t lock the main door before everyone goes to sleep. John Leech, Former Withington MP and leader of ‘Manchester Students Stay Safe’ campaign said: “It’s becoming very easy for students and their homes to be targeted by thieves and burglars. “I want every student to feel safe, secure and have the best possible experience living, studying and working in Manchester. Having their home burgled can be a really distressing experience, even if they’re out when it happens”.

GMP holding body parts of victims of crime TNT News Reports have revealed that Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has been holding the body parts of victims of crime. The relatives of victims of crime have been informed that GMP has been holding body parts of victims. The body parts have been secretly held for over a decade without relatives knowing. Body parts have reportedly been taken from 180 victims of crime from Greater Manchester. The news was revealed following the Alder Hey Scandal. GMP has been contacting relatives to determine how they wish to dispose of the remains of victims of crime. GMP has dealt with the issue sensitively and started to visit victims’ families in September 2016. GMP said: “the decision to contact them was not taken lightly”.

Many of the body parts held, predate September 2006. In September 2006, legislation was passed banning the storage of human tissue without the consent of family members. The news of the holding has caused family members of victims of crime to experience heartbreak once more. Family members buried victims without knowing that their remains have been kept. A local media publication reported that the mother of a victim of gun crime has received her son’s remains. The teenage victim was shot in 2003. His mother must now deal with his remaining body parts.

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Town Hall project prepares for final go-ahead also needs work to provide modern access and safety standards — all while maintaining its prestigious heritage. An initial budget. confirmed by independent expert analysis, has been set at up to £328.3 million. This figure includes a sizeable contingency element which should reduce over time. Significant heritage features of the building, such as the famous Great Hall and its Ford Madox Brown murals, will be restored if the project is approved. External repairs to the roof, stonework and drains will be carried out on a likefor-like basis. Significant work is also needed to electrics, plumbing, heating, ventilation and lift installations – all of which are embedded in the fabric of the building.

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The project aiming to safeguard and repair Manchester Town Hall and Albert Square will see councilors meet on 8 March. Within the meeting, senior councilors will be asked to give the plan its final goahead. The project in question plans to boost public access. In doing so, they are hoping to ensure the building and Albert Square continue to play a role at the heart of the city. The Town Hall will be 140 years old this year. Despite remaining structurally sounds, signs of its age have begun to show. Without significant work to address the damage that has occurred over time, the condition of the building will deteriorate and no longer be fit for use. Designed in the 1860s, the building

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Powerhouse Fitness to open new store in Manchester this, the company plan on implementing a new warehouse management system. The system was installed in the Autumn and proved effective over the busy Christmas and January period. Powerhouse have also appointed an experienced dedicated marketing manager to strengthen the management team. Ken Reeve, Managing Director of Powerhouse Fitness commented: “These new flagship stores and our new branding are the first outward signs of the significant investments that Sport-Tiedje has made into the Powerhouse Fitness business. “We now have a great blend of experienced personnel along with new people with new ideas, all working closely with our colleagues in Germany. It is an exciting time for the business and all of us working here”.

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TNT News As part of its UK expansion plans, Powerhouse Fitness are set to open a new store in Manchester this year. Powerhouse Fitness have also confirmed that it will be opening stores in North London and Surrey. The new premise will bring the total number of stores to 12 and provide jobs for the local community. Powerhouse Fitness is the UK division of Sport-Tiedje, Europe’s largest fitness retailer. Manchester’s new store will be a brand new premise and will be fitted out as a showcase showroom. The store will incorporate an emphasis on a range of cardiovascular equipment. This emphasis will build on the retailer’s already dominant position in the strength and weights sector. Other changes include new branding for the new stores and website. In addition to

Sexist MEP pays price for equal pay rant

TNT News A sexist MEP who claimed that women do not deserve equal pay due to being ‘weaker and less intelligent’ than men, has been suspended from Parliament. The European Parliament president, Antonio Tajani said Janusz Korwin-Mikke, the far-right politician will face a ban that totals 10 days (although some have insisted he is suspended indefinitely). Korwin-Mikke will also face the loss of his £268 daily allowance for a month as a result of the offence caused by his statement. In Brussels, the 74-year-old said women don’t deserve equal pay because they are “smaller, weaker and less intelligent” than men. He continued: “Do you know how many women are in the first 100 of chess players? I tell you: no one”. “Women must earn less than men, because they are weaker, smaller, less intelligent, they must earn less ... that is all”. Korwin also recently said on UK TV that “blondes earn more than brunettes”. President of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani said that in response to his comments he had decided to punish the Polish MEP for his remarks. continued online

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Rape victims will be spared the ordeal of facing their alleged attacker in court under new reforms by the justice secretary. From September 2017, their crossexamination will be able to be prerecorded and then played to a jury during the trial, Liz Truss said. The roll-out, which was not scheduled to start until the beginning of 2018, has been brought forward in agreement with senior judges. ‘Attitudes to sex crimes and victims have changed beyond all recognition in our lifetime, and rape prosecutions are now at record levels,’ Ms Truss said. ‘With more victims now finding the confidence to come forward, I am determined to make their path to justice swifter and less traumatic. ‘This will not reduce the right to a fair trial, but will make sure victims of these abhorrent crimes are protected and able to provide their possible evidence.’ The Ministry of Justice said the move followed a successful pilot pre-recording the evidence of child victims of sex offences which showed they felt less pressure and were better able to recall events.

TNT News A leading gynaecologist has said that mums-to-be should be free to have abortions if the foetus is not the gender they were hoping for. Professor Wendy Savage said making women go through with the pregnancy could cause psychological harm. Professor Savage is a voting member of the British Medical Association Council. She insisted sex-selective abortions where a ‘myth’ and said hospitals that refused to tell parents the sex of their foetus were wrong. But she told The Mail on Sunday: ‘If a woman does not want to have a foetus who is one sex or the other, forcing her is not going to be good for the eventual child, and it’s not going to be good for the mother’s mental health’. Conservative MP Mark Field said:

‘Suggesting that women should be able to abort babies solely because they happen to be either male, or more usually female, is utterly abhorrent. ‘To have someone like Wendy Savage with her

extreme views at the heart of the BMA is a very worrying sign.’ The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (Bpas) said it was “totally appalled” by the Mail on Sunday’s front page. Bpas said the front page is “demonising Wendy Savage, a doctor who has devoted her life to supporting pregnant women”. The comments from Professor Savage, who is retired from practice, come after a Bill to decriminalise all terminations carried out before 24 weeks passed its first hurdle in the Commons last week. Pro-life campaigners fear it will fuel an abortion-on-demand culture and lead to more being done after 24 weeks.

Anger over cuts to bus services across Greater Manchester TNT News Passengers and MPs, including Greater Manchester Mayoral candidate Andy Burnham, have slammed bus service cuts across the region. A total of 20 services, many vital to commuters getting to work and patients travelling to hospital, are to be axed, reduced in frequency or have their routes curtailed. Run by Stagecoach, First and Arriva, the changes affect passengers in areas including Manchester, Rochdale, Salford, Bury, Oldham, Bolton, Wigan, Wythenshawe and Trafford. Hundreds of people have reacted to the news - with many saying that the services provide a link link to jobs and training around the region. And politicians are now demanding bus

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TNT News William Hulme’s Grammar School students will have an out-of-thisworld experience when a famous astronaut visits the school. Mike Foale, was born and educated in the UK and moved to America in the 1980s to pursue his dreams. He joined NASA in 1983 and was accepted as an astronaut candidate in 1987. Following this acceptance, he took part in 6 space shuttle missions. Foale, was the first Briton to make a space walk. As an astrophysicist, Foale spent time on the Russian space station. In 1999 he took part in the space shuttle mission STS-103, where he conducted an 8-hour spacewalk. As part of this mission, he replaced components of the Hubble Space Telescope. Adding to his impressive repertoire, Mike was a commander of the International Space Station Expedition 8 with cosmonaut Aleksandr Kaleri. In 2004 he was rewarded a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE). After leaving NASA in 2013, the astronaut has become actively involved with the International Space Schools Education Trust. The programme aims to give unique experiences to students around the world. The astronaut is set for touchdown on Thursday 11 May. The visit will be in partnership with the International Space School Education Trust (ISSET). The ISSET works with the some of the world’s leading space organisations to deliver unique learning opportunities. The programme is aimed at all ages. Peter Mulholland, Principal of William Hulme’s Grammar School, said: “We are really looking forward to welcoming Mike, in what is a real coup for the school.

Spain appoints first ‘Minister of Sex’ TNT News Spain has appointed a ‘sex tsar’ to help boost the country’s “catastrophically low” birth rate. The country reported a higher number of deaths than births for the first time last year. This prompted the government to take action. Young couples have reportedly blamed being “too tired after a full day at work” and “late night” for the decrease. Statistics revealed Spanish women claim they would like two or more children, but figures from 2015 show a different picture. The Senado de Espana has tasked demographic expert Edelmira Barreira with sorting out the problem. Basically, Barreira’s chief responsibility will be ‘to get busy between the sheets’, a commentator said. Statistics revealed Spanish women between 18-49 reportedly had an average of 1.3 children in 2015. This is below the European Union’s (EU) figure of 1.58. While many EU countries have

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declining birth rates, Spain has one of the lowest in the developed world. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy and Ms Barreira will draft a document for a national strategy of demographic imbalances. Spain’s education ministry said the declining birth-rate “aggravates other economic imbalances and generates important “impacts” in the Welfare State”.

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wife?” the user wrote. Another user wrote, “LOVED that BBC video. But do NOT assume an Asian woman with a white man is the nanny. Such subtle racism”. Other users have defended the idea that Kim was a nanny. According to many joining the debate, Kim’s facial expressions, shock and speedy exit from the room suggested that she was concerned about her job.

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A report with an International Relations professor went wrong when it was interrupted by two children. Professor Robert Kelly was in a live BBC interview, discussing South Korea when his two children briefly interrupted. Kelly managed to remain composed when the children barged in. The children’s mother realised they were missing and frantically entered the room, dragging the children out. The video went viral, gaining millions of views. Twitter users described it to be “the funniest thing the BBC has ever broadcast”. However, the broadcast didn’t just gain major views; it ignited a debate about racism, sexism and stereotyping. Many were quick to assume that Kelly’s South Korean wife Jung- a Kim was ‘the nanny’. Reading her panicked behaviour incorrectly, many joked that ‘the nanny’ would lose her job over the mishap. “Immigrant nanny probably got chewed out / fired”, one Twitter user wrote. Such biased assumptions resulted in many social media users being accused of holding ‘racist’ views. Many believed that this only highlighted that there are widespread racist stereotypes about Asian women. It is suggested that they can only fit into roles where they hold an inferior status. One twitter user wrote, “Why is everyone assuming that the woman in that hilarious BBC interview the nanny? “ Why isn’t it his

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TNT News A Texas woman has made a huge difference by helping a homeless man transform his life. For three years, Victor Hubbard lived on the corner of a street in Kemah, Texas, US. He was waiting and hoping that his mother would return and rescue him from his unfortunate circumstances. Many people passed Victor in the streets but were not concerned enough to make a difference. This changed when Ginger Sprouse decided to take Victor’s case of homelessness further. Sprouse saw Hubbard at least four times a day and always wondered why he was on the streets. In December 2016, Sprouse decided to ask Hubbard about his homelessness. “It really began to concern me and then I talked to a lot of people in the community”, Sprouse said. A lot of people in the community had wondered why Hubbard was homeless. Hubbard opened up to Sprouse about his background. Hubbard revealed that he struggles with mental illness and was without a place to live. His mother dropped him off at the corner of the street. She told him to wait for her, she would be coming back. Hubbard believed his mother and had been waiting for her to return. Sprouse was touched by his story and was determined to transform Hubbard’s life. The inspirational wife and mother shared Hubbard’s story on Facebook – the community then got involved. Dozens offered to help. Fans of the page secured an eye-exam. Hubbard was also given clothes and food. Sprouse cooked meals, washed clothes and welcomed Hubbard into her home. She also set up appointments with a mental health professional. In addition to this she set up a GoFundMe page. In two months, $14,700 [£11,895] has been raised. Ms Sprouse and her family are currently working to get him sheltered accommodation.

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Entanglement: by Zygmunt Miloszewski

Written by Polish author Zygmunt Miloszewski and translated by Antonia LloydJones, this is a riveting crime novel.

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A group psychotherapy session is held in a Warsaw monastery. The morning after, Henry Talek is found dead with a roasting spit stuck in one eye. Public prosecutor Teodor Szacki, feels as if life has passed him by but this case changes everything. His involvement in the case results in him meeting Monika Grzelka who is a young journalist with charming qualities.

The Courtesan: by Alexandra

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This is a ‘timeless’ novel about a woman who bridged the gaps between East and West during a tumultuous era. The astonishing tale is inspired by the life of Sai Jinhua – who to this day is still a Chinese legend. Sai Jinhua lived and loved during the days of the Qing dynasty.

The year is 1881; seven-year-old Jinhua is left orphaned after her mandarin father’s summary execution. Jinhua is sold to a brothel and ordered to work as a ‘money tree’. She is left to endure the worst.

The Lost Daughter of India: by Sharon Maas

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This is a ‘mesmerising’, ‘heartbreaking’ and beautifully written tale of loss, secrets and strength.

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TNT Food & Drink Alexia Hendrickson Just moments away from the hustle and bustle of Portland Street is LEAF, a surprisingly calm and serene haven that promises a warm and friendly welcome with every visit. With over 60 different varieties of tea on offer, LEAF is guaranteed to hit the spot, however adventurous or humble your tea tastes may be. From the moment you enter, the warm amber twinkly lights, exposed brickwork and eclectic artwork are more than inviting. Housed in the former Riba and Cube gallery, LEAF’s attention to detail and eye for beauty is a perhaps a nod to the site’s heritage. Sitting down on the plush chairs, and looking around at the printed wallpaper, hanging plant pots and descended light bulbs, LEAF’s interior is reflective of the Pinterest home I’ve always wanted. Aside from the extensive breakfast, brunch, lunch, nibbles, sandwiches and mains menu, LEAF goes above and beyond the expectations of a cute cafe spot. Creating a versatile day and

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night time venue, LEAF also holds a variety of events scattered throughout the month to entice and excite our diverse city. From Brunch & Beats with a pop-up waffle station, to Crackle & Dust where rare vinyl records are brought to you by local DJs – it is clear that LEAF is born out of a love of tea, music and good times. With their very own Book Club, there is something for everyone at LEAF. TNT took part in Pudding Club. Held on the last Tuesday of every month, Pudding Club sets a decadent 5 course desert extravaganza. Each course is paired with an accompanying tea, carefully selected to compliment the flavour of each dish. We started with a warm white chocolate and banana tart, paired with the herbal infusion of pure life wellbeing tea. Whilst being presented with each course, we are given an informative talk regarding the tea’s origin, its health benefits and a glimpse as to why it is the perfect match for our pudding. Listening to Emma, the General Manager and Julia, who run Pudding Club, it becomes clear that the heart and soul of LEAF lies in its tea.

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‘Twelfth Night’ comes to Manchester

TNT Arts & Culture The Royal Exchange Theatre is bringing Shakespeare’s classic and intoxicating ‘Twelfth Night’ to Manchester. The compelling comedy has gender politics, shifting sexuality and identity at its core. The

When Caroline meets Kamal the attraction is instant. Kamal is enchanting, charismatic and Caroline cannot wait to live a new life with him in India.

The couple’s families are against the union. However Caroline is convinced that they will come around – especially when she gives birth to daughter, Asha. Royal Exchange Theatre

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TNT Arts & Culture play will make its way onto the Manchester stage this spring. Directed by Jo Davies, Faith Omole, Kevin Harvey and Mina Anwar will embody Viola, Orsino and Maria. Kate Kennedy will play Olivia and Anthony Calf will play Malvolio. Manchester-based Kate O’Donnell is the award-winning transgender artist who will make her debut appearance. O’Donnell will take on the role as Feste, the wise observer in this foolish, lovesick kingdom. Feste will add to the complexity of this intricate comedy which probes genderpolitics. The recreation of this classic Shakespearean comedy will see Viola washed up on the shores of Illyria after a shipwreck. She hides her true identity by disguising herself as a man. She eventually finds a job, and love, at the court of Duke Orsino.

This April, ‘Sister Act’, the 1992 musical comedy starring Whoopi Goldberg, will receive the ‘live cinema’ treatment. The live choir show will comprise of 35 gospel singers and a full band. Accompanying the on-screen performances, the show is an innovative way to to enjoy the classic film - but with a twist. Whoopi Goldberg’s performance as Deloris Van Cartier saw her take on the role as a Vegas lounge singer. After witnessing a murder committed by her boyfriend, she must enter witness protection.

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With his captivating acoustic folk rock sounds, Tariq B is the third artist to appear on TNT’s upcoming artist segment. The compellingly forceful music of classic rock bands such as Led Zeppelin and The Doors were the initial influences of the artist. These were the same influences that contributed to the formation of a band Tariq and fellow musicians started at college. Within ‘The Funk Pumpkins’, Tariq performed in a variety of places including the O2 in Birmingham. His experiences at University in Plymouth lead him to start his solo project and career. It was here, in a small and welcoming city where his following really began to take flight. Continuing with further education, Tariq B is currently studying within the city. He takes inspiration from “the vibrant nature of Manchester” along with our city’s upand-coming prospects. By combining his talent, passion and education, he currently calls Manchester his home. Tariq is regularly found at thriving open mic night spots including Revolution Oxford Road, The Thirsty Scholar and The Northern. Black Dog Ball Room in the Northern Quarter is also a much-loved performance venue. Simply Red and his blue-eyed soul instrumentation has been a favourite since Tariq was a young boy in Pakistan. In addition, Tupac’s lyrical exposure of minority persecution, although being a different style and genre, have influenced Tariq’s

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R&B singer Chris Brown and Rapper Soulja Boy’s beef will not be settled inside the boxing ring. On 21 February, Chris announced that he would be “bowing out” of the highly anticipated fight. The Las Vegas celebrity fight night has officially been cancelled. Chris claims that he has been taken advantage of and blames the ‘middle men’ for the cancellation. The ‘Loyal’ singer announced the cancellation in an Instagram video. He said, “all the wrong people got in the way”. Brown was involved in a public feud with rapper Soulja Boy, resulting in the arrangement of a three-round fight. Heavyweight legend, Mike Tyson was hired to train Chris Brown and Floyd Mayweather was hired to train Soulja Boy. In his Instagram video, Chris Brown gave further detail about why the fight had been cancelled. Chris said “The homies” got “in the way cause they wanna get a piece of the pie”. He also went on to call the fight “immature”. He said he wasn’t going to be “held up” over the fight. Chris said the ‘Crank That’ rapper will “see” him. Before Chris made the announcement, Soulja Boy tweeted to say that the $1 million [£804,931] fight was off. The rapper said “Chris brown manager called my manager last night and said the fight is off”. “He’s not signing contract. Don’t ask me about [it] no more” Soulja, tweeted. “I aint gon say... he shook or nothing. I’m just gon say he don’t wanna fight. simple”. The rapper told followers that he couldn’t force the singer to sign the contract. Soulja Boy had made an earlier claim that the singer was ‘scared’ to fight him. After the news of the cancellation broke, Soulja Boy continued to send threats to Chris through Instagram. The beef started cooking earlier this year when Soulja Boy liked a picture of Chris’s ex, Karrueche Tran. Commentators have cited that this is more proof that Chris needs anger management.

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own music. New music, which will fall alongside his current original songs, is in the works. You should watch this space if you’re partial to rich and soulful melodies and lyrics. For more information about upcoming gigs or to listen to his work, check out his Facebook page - Tariq.B.Official. You can also find him on Spotify.

TNT Entertainment Viva! Spanish and Latin American Festival is bringing the flavour of the Spanish-speaking world to Manchester. The festival celebrates film, theatre and visual art from across the diverse Spanish-speaking world. Exciting and captivating, the unique festival is presented by Manchester’s HOME. This year’s 23rd edition of the festival will take place from 31 March – 17 April. Members of the Manchester community are invited to enjoy 18 days worth of ‘outstanding’ entertainment and art. The festival is inspired by Spain’s Cultural Revolution, which was sparked by a transition into democracy. Celebratory art will commemorate the 40th year of the abolition of censorship in Spain. Entertainment on offer throughout the festival includes, live music events and

international theatre and dance performances. A live music performance by rock band, Rural Zombies will kick off the festival. Artists, La JohnJoseph, Oreet Ashley and Alejandria Cinque will also perform on the Viva! stage. At Tony Wilson Palace – on First Street – there will be a threeweekend long ‘fiesta’. DJ’s will be entertaining attendees and Spanish inspired food and drink will be served. Theatrical performances include ‘outstanding’ show, One-Hit Wonders. The show marks the 20th anniversary of Barcelona-based contemporary dance company, Sol Pico. Artwork will also be showcased throughout the festival. Discussions and a range of talks will also be held. RURAL ZOMBIES

TNT Entertainment exactly what they’re doing. They couldn’t get me on the cover so done this”. The artist said the NME had been “begging” him to be on the cover. NME responded to Stormzy. The editor of the magazine apologised that he didn’t know that he was on the cover. He said “our intentions were only positive”. The magazine said they were not trying to “shift copies” but wanted to talk about “something important”. Stormzy responded, informing followers that the magazine “will make money” from the feature.

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TNT Entertainment A woman who was given £9,000 by George Michael to fund IVF treatment is now pregnant. In a heartfelt tribute to the late singer, she will name her baby after him. Lynnette Gillard appeared in an episode of Deal or No Deal in 2008 where she discussed her difficulty to conceive. After watching the episode, George Michael donated £9,000 to help fund IVF treatment. Due to his request to remain anonymous, Gillard only discovered the star’s generosity after he passed away earlier this year. The 38-year-old revealed her pregnancy in the Channel 5 documentary, ‘The Last Days of George Michael’. Lynnette Gillard conceived naturally after 9 unsuccessful bouts of fertility treatment, one of which Michael paid for. Speaking to the press, Gillard stated “Doctors have no rational or scientific explanation for why I got pregnant now after so many years of ‘unexplained infertility’ so it does definitely feel like George is looking over me.

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Grime artist Stormzy has lashed out at NME magazine for using his image for their issue on depression. Stormzy angrily took to twitter to criticise the magazine’s actions. NME magazine used his image on the cover of their latest issue which explores depression in the music industry. Stormzy appears on the front cover alongside the headline “Depression it’s time to talk”. The 23-year-old Grime artist is upset that he has been used as a ‘poster boy’ for a ‘sensitive issue’. The magazine did not ask for his permission to cover and write about his ‘personal battle’ with depression. NME magazine’s ‘wise words from Stormzy’ feature came from another interview. The artist feels like the magazine have exploited his stuggle. The series of angry tweets began with Stormzy calling the magazine “the biggest bunch of sly, foul, PAIGONS”. Stormzy shut down tweets from users who said that the NME acted with ‘no bad intent’. Stormzy said “they know

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TNT Entertainment US girl group TLC have announced their first ever UK show. The band is coming to London’s Koko on 9 May. Tickets will be on sale this Friday on 24 March. Since the death of member Lisa ‘Left-Eye’ Lopes in 2002, the group now comprised of Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas stepped back from the public eye. Lopes passed away after a car accident that took place while she was vacationing in Honduras. In 2015, they launched a Kickstarter to help fund a new album. The campaign raised $430,255 and remains to be the most-funded campaign in the company’s history. US pop singer Katy Perry was one of the first backers of the project. Prizes for backers

included video dance tutorials, signed vinyl and CD’s. Additionally there was a TLC scrap book, voicemails, a slumber party and an exclusive photoshoot with the group. The Waterfalls hitmakers’ previous record, 2002’s ‘3D’, was released seven months after the death of Lopes. The new album is set for release later this year, with a single set to be announced in the coming weeks. In 2016, veteran A&R and record producer Ron Fair gave an update on the album. “It’s old soul music. It’s ’90s throwback music. It’s vintage TLC and I can tell you that their vocals sound exactly the way they did the last time you heard them”. Mr Fair said in

an interview with Renman Music & Business Live. He added: “This is gonna become a question of what are they talking about, what are the lyrics, what are the beats they’ve chosen. And I’m very excited for the world to hear.” The duo has already played a series of live shows as a duo. This includes sold-out gigs at arenas in Japan, as well as shows in the US and Australia. The group, named the best-selling American girlgroup of all time, have sold over 65 million records worldwide. There is no Manchester date announced yet but TNT News will break the news to you, should it happen.

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Post Office / Convenience Store 105 Briscoe Lane, Manchester M40 2TL

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The Dice Lounge, 936 - 938 Stockport Road, Manchester M19 3NN

Application for the following Sale of alcohol, from 09.00 to 00.00 on all days

representations shall be made in writing to the address below on or before the following date: monday 17th April 2017 premises licensing, level 1 town Hall extension, Albert square, manchester, po Box 532, m60 2lA or by e-mail to: premises.licensing@manchester.gov.uk

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Application for the following 1. To remove in Annex 3 of the licence • All fruit flavoured alcohol / spirits shall be kept behind the counter • A bottle marking scheme to be in place for all alcohol • The licensee shall join the off-licence • licensing forum to include • An A4 sign shall be displayed at the entrance of the premises with information of a contact number for the premises via which the customer can report any concerns

Application for the following To increase the hours when alcohol can be sold and the provision of live and recorded music to Sunday to Thursday 11.00 hrs to 12 midnight Friday and Saturday 11.00 hrs to 01.30 hrs To decrease the hours for provision of late night refreshment from Sunday to Thursday 23.00 hrs to 00.30 hrs Friday and Saturday 23.00 hrs to 01.00 hrs

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representations shall be made in writing to the address below on or before the following date: saturday 22nd April 2017

premises licensing, level 1 town Hall extension, Albert square, manchester, po Box 532, m60 2lA

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First online marketplace for black businesses launched TNT Business

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Densu is the innovative online platform for black business that has just been launched in the UK. The platform aims to provide the marketplace to buy and sell products you wouldn’t usually find on Amazon or Ebay. From elegant Kente ties to unique Ankara Densu products, connects consumers to unique products only provided by black businesses. Created by the UK’s Young banker of the year, Bernard Adjei, Densu has the support of over 100 black businesses. Launching the platform, Adjei said: “This is overdue for a community that plays a significant role in Britain’s economic vitality.” Densu will help the UK’s black population trade with each other. The new online platform will also allow business to benefit from the knowledge of a shared heritage through online trading. Mr Adjei adds that: “Living in the UK and seeing the lack of an online space where black people can showcase and share their skills and talents, and also inspire a new generation, drove me to create Densu. “My dream is for Densu to provide a platform for our people to showcase their skills and also to provide the consumer with a one stop shop for products relevant to black culture and black people i.e. hair, make-up, clothing and all things uniquely black”.

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It has been revealed that shoppers blew a record £288 million in contactless payments last year. The figures have increased by 247% since 2015. Pub drinkers have reportedly played a major role in the increase of the figures. Workers grabbing lunch on the go are also responsible for the recent surge. Feeding the tap-and-go card use obsession, 38 million payments were made using phone apps. In December 2016 alone, £51 million was spent on contactless smartphones. These figures have been reported by the UK’s largest payments processor, Wordplay.

Asda has become the first UK supermarket to sell milk drawn from free-range cows. The UK’s well-loved supermarket chain now stocks bottles of freerange milk. The bottles come in one and two litre sizes. Customers are guaranteed fresh milk from cows that are free to graze in fields. The free-roaming cows are allowed to graze in fields for at least six months of the year. The bottles of milk carry the “pasture promise” logo, indicating that farmers are offered a fair price. The free-range milk costs 90p for a litre.

Samsung has announced it could refurbish and sell some of the millions of Note 7 smartphones that were recalled for safety reasons. The company is trying to manage its stockpile in an “environmentally friendly” manner. The world’s largest smartphone maker said it would sell Note 7s as “refurbished phones or rental phones” after consulting regulators in various markets. Samsung recalled an estimated four million of the phones over concerns that batteries could overheat and burst into flames.

Dougy’s Uptown ups the tempo in Chorlton TNT Business Yasin Chinembiri Situated on the lively strip of Manchester Road, Dougy’s Uptown is the new Caribbean restaurant gaining much attention in Chorlton. The family-run business has been in operation in Manchester since 1991, with its clientele stretching as far as Blackpool. Officially launching its second branch in Chorlton, the restaurant had a stream of customers throughout the day. Dougy’s has been open on Great Western Street serving an array of West Indian dishes that have vegetarian, vegan and halal options as well. From patties, soups, lamb dishes, punch and much more, Dougy’s prides

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itself on its unwavering customer service and benevolent ethos. “There is a lot of hardship in that area (Great Western Street), the socioeconomics of that area is bad. A lot of people are on benefits there. Some people have to make a decision of whether to buy their dinner or buy gas”, manager Dennis told TNT. “We always make sure that somebody gets something to eat. We cook on the day; everything is freshly made. A lot of our customers generally come towards the end of the day because they know we try not to waste”. Named ‘Dougy’s Uptown’ because “we are up in the town of Chorlton”, the new branch will be serving meals from

breakfast to dinner time. Manning the self-funded business is Dennis’ family plus university students on work experience in catering. Prior to managing Dougy’s, Dennis was a Youth Officer for 32-years in Wythenshawe.

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Application for the following For the retail and sale of alcohol to be consumed on the premises only between 10:00 to 01:00 Friday and Saturday. For the provision of regulated entertainment, live and recorded music, between the hours of 10:00 to 00:00 Sunday to Thursday, and 10:00 to 01:00 Friday and Saturday. For the provision of late night refreshments between the hours of 10:00 to 00:00 Sunday to Thursday, and 10:00 to 01:00 Friday and Saturday. representations shall be made in writing to the address below on or before the following date: 27th march 2017 premises licensing, level 1 town Hall extension, Albert square, manchester, po Box 532, m60 2lA or by e-mail to: premises.licensing@manchester.gov.uk The licensing register and record of application are available for inspection at the above office by appointment only. For further details, e-mail premises.licensing@manchester.gov.uk It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application under the Licensing Act 2003. A person guilty of such an offence is liable on summary conviction to an unlimited fine

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Rio Ferdinand: ‘I need help’

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The biggest shake-up in county cricket history has been launched. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have planned a new eight-city Twenty20 (T20) franchise competition. This new tournament could “absolutely rival the Indian Premier League” the ECB chief Tom Harrison says. All 18 counties voted to allow the controversial plan, aimed at rivalling the Indian Premier League and Australia’s Big Bash. The tournament is planned to begin in 2020.

Murray’s injury misery The world’s number one tennis player, Sir Andy Murray, looks certain to miss UK’s Davis Cup quarter final with France. Reportedly, Sir Murray’s injury is worse than originally feared. Sir Murray’s brother Jamie has revealed the right elbow has a tear and he is highly likely to play on the clay in Rouen. ‘It’s some sort of tear in his elbow, so he needs to rest’, doubles star Jamie said. ‘He said he can do everything except serve and he told me that rest was all he had to do.

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According to Jose Mourinho, Manchester United “are not ready to be a dominant force” in the Premier League. The United manager also said that fans should forget about a return to the days of Sir Alex Ferguson. United won 13 Premier League titles under Ferguson, but Mourinho says it is now impossible to be so dominant. Asked if he could return the club to its former greatness, the Portuguese said: “Forget it.

Ferdinand starts a memory jar for the family, enabling the children to talk about the happy moments when their mum was alive. He said: “It kind of opened everything up and it was a beautiful moment just seeing them talk happily and being joyful about their mum rather than it being sad and negative moments. Ferdinand also said that, in the wake of Rebecca’s death, he now understands why people contemplate suicide. He told 5 live: “When you come into this situation you understand suicide,

you understand people who do that and have those thoughts. I can’t judge people like that now”.

Seven UoM students chosen for Home Nations Finals

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Seven University of Manchester students have been chosen to represent their country at this year’s Home Nations Finals. The university tournament, will be hosted in Edinburgh from 10 to 13 April. The competition will feature three sports; hockey, football and rugby sevens. All students selected were from mixed faculties ranging from Politics and Modern History student to Biomedical Science and Dentistry. Following the announcement, the selected players were thrilled at the news; acknowledging the opportunity as one they will never forget. The national call-ups are a unique opportunity for the students to gain experience of international sports representation. All athletes went through rigorous trials in February, both at regional and national level in Manchester, Leeds and Hartpury.

Manchester Magic beat Reading Rockets to secure a second place position in Basketball England’s NBL Division One. The team worked their magic in a ‘fantastic’ game which ended the regular season with a 75-71 win. Local basketball centre, the Amaechi Basketball Centre held the game. With Team Northumbria having already taken the number one spot, this game decided who would come second. Both Manchester Magic and Reading Rockets went into the match both having 20-5 records. The two local teams fought for the runner-up spot. Reading Rockets’ Christopher Hooper did much ‘damage’ in the early stages. Later, in the first 3 minutes of the second quarter, Hooper was sent off for a foul. Following this, the game opened up for Manchester Magic. The home-team had a 17 point advantage in the 3rd quarter. This advantage

The University of Manchester students who have made it, make up almost 10% of the entire squad – the second highest of any university represented in the competition. This year’s tournament will be the first of its kind after an 8-year break. Upon its return, the English team will be looking to make their mark. Their team is made up of up to 36 hockey players, 32 football players and 24 rugby players. James Plowright, the national team manager said the tournament proves “their sporting ability and commitment” to “excel in their respective sport”.

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Former England captain Rio Ferdinand has told the BBC that his children would not talk about the death of their mother. Speaking to BBC Radio 5 live, he said his children would “shut me down” when he asked them how they were feeling. The 38-year-old said he did not know the best way to talk to his three children, now aged 10, eight and five. His wife, Rebecca, was 34 when she died of breast cancer in May 2015. The couple got married in 2009. The ex-Manchester Utd defender was speaking to 5 live ahead of a BBC One documentary about grief on Tuesday 28 March at 9pm. He told 5 live’s Emma Barnett: “I didn’t know any techniques to speak to the children. I didn’t know what buttons to push. “I’d been starting conversations with them to try and get how they were feeling out, and they would just shut me down, walk away, close the conversation down completely”. In the BBC One programme,

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was aided by Simon Anumba, who finished the season with a game-high 21 points. Despite the advantage, Reading Rockets did not back down. Juan Valerio Rojas scored 8 points in a 13-2 run which closed the gap as the match neared the final quarter. The game became ‘momentous’ as Readings Craig Ponder securing a 54-52 lead in the fourth. The lead motivated Magic – who thanks to Kayin Darbey – made the score of 70-63 in the last minute. Reading’s Danny Carter then brought the score to 72-71. Magic’s Lee Goldsbrough grabbed a critical rebound and scored to win the match 75-71 for Magic.

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