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ince the killings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile in America by US Police officers, the level of social unrest and reactionary killings has risen at an alarming rate. At least 8 police officers have been shot dead since, as tensions continually run high since Sterling and Castile’s videos did their social media rounds in July.

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he World Mission Society Church of God group have been awarded the prestigious Queen’s award for Voluntary Service.

Amidst all this, Manchester held a peaceful #BlackLivesMatter rally that began at Alexandra Park in Moss Side, culminating at Albert Square. Similar protests took place across the country in London, Birmingham, Liverpool and Bristol, with more planned in other towns.

activists converged at Alexandra Park with placards citing ‘Black Lives Matter’, ‘Sarah Reed #SayHerName’, to name a few.

From poets, teachers to nurses and community leaders, thousands of

The #BlackLivesMatter movement has received counter arguments from

Organised in solidarity with justice and equality for black people, the rally drew new and seasoned activists.

TNT News Yasin Chinembiri people using #AllLivesMatter – people dismissing the focus on black people.

However University of Manchester Chancellor Lemn Sissay recently said, “If women formed a campaign about violence against women called ‘female lives matter’ & then men responded by saying ‘ALL lives matter’. What would it say about men?” continued online

Representative members of the group were invited to Gorton Monastery on 4 July to receive the award, which comes as a result of their continuous hard work and commitment in improving the lives of local people.

The award, which has the status of an MBE honour, was presented to General Pastor Joo-Cheol Kim and Senior Church Leader Michael King by the LordLieutenant of Greater Manchester Warren Smith and the Vice Lord-Lieutenant Edith Conn.

General Pastor Joo-Cheol Kim said “I give thanks to God for allowing us the honourable Queen’s Award.

I also give thanks to Her Majesty the Queen, all the Mayors from different cities and our neighbours in the UK for encouraging the World Mission Society Church of God at all times”.

The group are well recognised throughout Greater Manchester for their exceptional work, vivid yellow t-shirts and bright smiles. The group have been issued with certificates of appreciation from the local MP Kate Green and all ten borough councils of Greater Manchester. continued online

Firstly to all, our students, both young and mature, well done and congratulations on your results. For all the young school children and teens: a big hug from me and a round of applause from ‘The Nubian Times’ team. No matter what your grades or your achievements are, you are recognised. Also, your community looks forward to your future works and for the most of you, the legacy you will indeed leave as you are walking on the shoulders of giants!

I encourage you all, month after month, to have your say, as I have mine through print.

Engaging debate will forever be the fuel for enlightenment hence TNT encourages you guys online and through social media to debate.

I’m always reading and appreciative of the comments that are left beneath TNT’s published work; whatever opinion you voice. Let’s be mindful, in doing so, not to be hurtful, racist or antagonistic - let’s not be trolls; it just ain’t cute. We are all unique individuals and life would be truly inconceivable if we all thought alike.

On 10 July, there was a #BlackLivesMatter rally at Alexandra Park, where thousands in Manchester met to march in droves from Moss Side to Albert Square. I contemplated on whether to go and in what capacity – for fear of not seeming neutral or bias in any way. Then I had to give myself a reality check, ‘I am human and as a humanitarian, I need to go!’

Our black people are being eradicated of the face of this earth, at the hands of the police, globally.

But also I’m a Mancunian, and we do not tolerate this type of

abuse of power. All TNT staff and I stand for unity in our community, not just locally but globally. Inclusion, not exclusion, is both our ethos and driving force, so off we went.

It was a carnival of skin colours, ethnicities, gender, young and old and I was moved by the massive turn out in support of our global community Well done to all who turned out, the organisers and a special thanks to today’s youth who are so focused on tomorrow!

What have we got for you guys this month both in print and online? Special congratulations to ‘The World Mission Society Church of God group’ – who are very deserving of the front page newspaper piece. Page 10: Akiem Mundel with the final chapter in ‘Manchester’s Got Talent’ – we truly hope he can find help and regular funding to continue, TNT salutes You. Online - Appeal after man was almost decapitated in Stretford, Amazon launches Vegan beauty brand into Africa, Morrissey’s only UK show will be in Manchester, Poet brings BBC documentary to Manchester’s Home, Footage of Oldham arson attack – Watch, Shakka at LIMF, BFG, Baton Rouge and 44-year-old man shot with BB gun.

As a diverse publication, we are governed by our own moral judgment to justly inform you throughout our multimedia publication on works and issues that you may or may not hear about through mainstream media.

Across all of our platforms the news and information varies for our many unique readers, surfers of all ages. continued online

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or those who may not know who Geoff Thompson MBE is, it is apt to begin by letting you know that Geoff is huge – both physically and metaphorically. The mammoth ‘potential-bad-boy-turned-good’, is the British multiple world karate champion and Youth Charter founder. Recently, the 6ft 6in man slipped into TNT’s cosy offices for a chat.

Born in Wolverhampton, Geoff’s drive and ambition for change began at an early age where it transmuted his life from the streets to the stadium. Having lost his father at a young age, the former sportsman has been actively involved in working with the youth to inspire a better future for them.

In school, he sold West-Indian patties; a mark of the drive he still exhibits to this day. Karate,

Geoff found, was something he needed as part of his mental and physical development. It was when he got his first black belt, that he represented Britain in the World U21 championships in Manchester at the Bellevue Centre in the 1980s.

Having participated in 82 championships and gained 5 world titles, Geoff was honoured by the Queen in 1995 with an MBE. In the Margret Thatcher era, he joined the GB Sports Council, from where he has worked hard in showing how sport “can provide an opportunity for young people to develop in life”, he asserted.

Ahead of the Rio Olympics, the 23-year-old Manchester-based NGO

organisation has been aiming to deliver the pledge of inspiring a generation, and “will be presenting our proposals in September once these games in Rio have ended; to make sure there are social, cultural and genuine opportunities for all”, he told TNT. continued online

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he death of a teenager in police custody, at the Liverpool ONE shopping centre earlier this month, is set to be investigated by the Independent Police Complaints Commission.

Mzee Mohammed, 18, was detained on Wednesday 13 July after reports that he had a knife and was acting erratically.

Footage released at his family’s requests shows Mzee barefoot and motionless in handcuffs on the floor.

On 16 July, crowds

marched through Liverpool, joining protests across the country in solidarity with the #BlackLivesMatter cause following recent violence in the US. Mzee’s mother, Karla, spoke during the Liverpool marches, saying: “I will not rest, I will walk in my son’s shoes until I get answers, and anyone who had a hand in my boy’s death will be brought to justice”.

She added: “My son will not be a number or a statistic. His death will not be in vain.”

Investigators are currently acquiring evidence including CCTV footage

from both Liverpool One, where Mzee was detained, and from his movements earlier in the day.

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IPCC Commissioner Carl Gumsley said: “I would like to express my sincere condolences to Mr Mohammed’s family and friends at this difficult time.”

The IPCC has also appealed for witness who saw Mzee at any time during the day, and said

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they had met with both the Mohammed family and local community leaders in the borough of Toxteth. continued online

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enefits are changing. The changes will affect a lot of people, so now is the time to seek advice on how best to prepare for the changes.

Benefit Cap: If you are of working age, you might already have been affected by the Benefit Cap but from this autumn more people are likely to be hit, particularly couples and

single parents. If you have three or more children you will be affected. The maximum amount a family can receive will change from £500 to £384 per week and many people will have their Housing Benefit cut.

Disability Living Allowance replaced with Personal Independence Payments: If you currently receive Disability Living Allowance (DLA), you will receive a letter from the Department for Work

and Pensions (DWP) inviting you to claim Personal Independence Payments (PIP). This letter should not be ignored.

Even if your DLA was a ‘lifetime’ or ‘indefinite’ award you MUST still

apply for PIP. The only people that won’t be affected are children under 16 and existing DLA claimants born on or before 7th April 1948.

If you are a One Manchester (City South or Eastlands Homes) customer, contact the One Manchester Money Mentors on 0330 355 1001 for free, confidential advice and information about benefits and money matters.

Alternatively contact Citizens Advice or your housing provider.

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Jamaican airports propose marijuana dispensers

In order to regulate the budding drug market and bring in more government revenue the plan was drawn up by the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA).

This plan comes a year after the legalisation of small amounts of the drug in the country where marijuana has long been culturally entrenched.

The kiosks in airports and seaports are planned to

However, there’s a loophole.

The CLA chairman, Hyacinth Lightbourne, told the Jamaica Gleaner: “If [tourists] don’t have a prescription, then they can do what we call ‘selfdeclare’, and this will allow them to have the two ounces while they are here”.

Marijuana, or ‘ganja’ as it is known locally, was decriminalised by the country’s Cannabis

Licensing Authority in February 2015 with a set limit of up to two ounces.

The passing of these laws now mean that Jamaican citizens have the right to use the drug for sacramental purposes for the first time since the Rastafarian movement of the 1930s.

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The law decriminalising cannabis, passed by the Jamaican House of Representatives, also includes the legalisation of “cultivation and distribution of cannabis for medical, religious purposes and natural growth”. Citizens can also legally grow up to five cannabis plants.

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With plans to introduce kiosks that dispense up to two ounces of marijuana in airports, tourists travelling to Jamaica will be able to get high soon after baggage claim.

be controlled by medical professionals who will dispense the drug to travellers with legitimate permits. Tourists to the Caribbean Island will have to have a medical prescription from abroad in order to legally obtain the drug from vendors.

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ew figures from Public Health England (PHE) shown a 10% increase in the number of reported sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in among gay men in England last year and a sustained high rate overall.

Released on 5 July, the figures show there were 434,456 reported STIs last year, of which 54,275 were among gay or bisexual men.

Diagnoses of syphilis increased by 20% and gonorrhoea by 11% on the back of a consistent increase in the past five years, which PHE stated was mostly among men who have sex with men.

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merican actress and film director, Angela Bassett, has teamed up with Dr Barbara Sturm to launch a brand-new skincare line ‘Darker Skin Tones’ – which addresses the specific needs of women of colour.

Having suffered with breakouts and skin irritation in the past, Bassett worked closely with her friend and well-known dermatologist, Dr Sturm, to control her skin.

However, the American Horror Story star noticed a large gap in the market – products that were developed to target the problems that many women with darker complexions suffer with, such as hyper-

pigmentation.

even out skin tone but also works as an anti-aging agent, making it suitable for older skin types as well.

Bassett’s new range will

include a foam cleanser, an enzyme cleanser, two face creams and a hyaluronic serum and will be exclusive to Harrods, both online and in-store, from July onwards.

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s a result of the rising death toll of citizens at the hands of police in both the UK and USA, a huge rally was held in Brixton on 9 July in solidarity with the #BlackLivesMatter campaign.

This year alone in the US, 136 Black Americans have been killed by police officers, with the youngest victim, Jorevis Scruggs, losing his life at the age of 15.

The rally was organised

by London Black Revs in reaction to these statistics and attracted a huge supporting crowd of campaigners.

The march started at Brixton’s Windrush Square at 4pm, and moved along Brixton road to the police station, Gresham Road and

Coldharbour Lane, before blocking off the road at the junction outside the Town Hall. The rally brought many streets to a standstill and traffic was halted for our hours as local bus were rerouted.

The Facebook event page implored people to “Stand in Solidarity with our brothers and sisters murdered by the Hands of Police Brutality”.

Vincent Lee, 37, and his partner Jessica Osibona told the Press Association they came to the march as a mark of solidarity of the events in the US over the past week.

Mr Lee said “It is a mess.

Predominantly it is happening in America with their gun laws but we came down to show we are united with them”.

Multiple signs held by supports read:

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“We need to do more to raise awareness about STIs and how they can be prevented, especially the effectiveness of using condoms”.

Dr Hughes recommended use of condoms and regular tests for STIs including HIV, as well stressing the importance of easy access to testing and treatment services. continued online

After two years of research, the 57-year-old star is working to extend Sturm’s skincare line in order to address these issues that often go ignored and untreated.

The 5-item line aims to reduce inflammation, even skin tone, minimise pores and reduce hyperpigmentation by using purslane in every product.

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Dr Gwenda Hughes, Head of STI Surveillance at PHE said: “The new statistics show STI rates are still very high among gay men and young adults.

Chlamydia accounted for 46% of all diagnoses last year.

Hyper-pigmentation is characterised by a darkening of an area of skin. This is caused by the overproduction of a pigment in the skin known as melanin. Although it can affect anyone, the condition is more prevalent with darker skin.

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“Fight police brutality. Fight Racism. Fight imperialism” “The real ops are the cops” “It’s time to fight back now” “Yes. All lives matter, but we’re focussed on the black ones right now, ok?

Because it’s very apparent our juridical system doesn’t

know that. Plus if you can’t see why we’re explaining #BlackLivesMatter you are part of the problem”.

“Why is there more outrage over a gorilla being put down than a black life being executed?”

“There comes a time when silence is betrayal”.

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The Lord Mayor of Manchester said “It was a pleasure to visit the school to meet with so many talented youngsters and reward them for their achievements.

upils from Crowcroft Park Primary School were paid a special visit from Manchester’s Lord Mayor of Manchester – Councillor Carl Austin-Behan.

He was there to congratulate them on their hard work and achievements.

Councillor Austin-Behan was invited by the school to a special assembly for improved writers on Monday 27 June.

Pupils at Crowcroft Park Park Primary School have made astounding progress in reading, writing and maths with the school performing among the top 10 per cent of schools in the country. The school was also nationally recognised for its exceptional performance in 2015 by the Schools, Students

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uesday 6 July marked the final day of Ramadan, making the following day Eid. In a celebrated feat, many Manchester Muslims converged at Alexandra Park for the second ever Eid celebrations held in the park.

After a month of day-time fasting, Muslim followers across Manchester began the countdown to the end of their fasting month, also known as Eid al-fitr.

Special prayers called Salat al-Eid were said before eating their first daylight meal since the beginning of this year’s Ramadan, which commenced on Monday 6 June.

The month of Ramadan is intended to improve morality and character. As well as fasting during the daylight hours, extra prayers of worship are undertaken, as a means to come closer to Allah.

“The enthusiastic staff are doing a magnificent job encouraging the children to work hard at their studies.

Improving literacy matters for the future of our young people and helps create highly literate workforces and communities for the benefit of the city”.

Sue Williamson, Chief Executive of SSAT said: “It’s my great pleasure to commend on their excellent 2015 performance, and to have the opportunity to highlight Crowcroft Park Primary school and share their great work at

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the SSAT Educational Outcomes celebration event. I have the privilege of visiting a lot of schools and I am always impressed by the creativity of teachers in engaging and inspiring their students.

“I hope that SSAT’s Educational Outcomes award will highlight the professionalism, commitment and hard work of the leaders, teachers and students at Crowcroft Park Primary school.

Recognising and sharing successes like this is at the heart of SSAT’s mission, so I’m delighted to congratulate Crowcroft Park Primary school”.

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Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has released CCTV footage, after a man and woman were left with broken ankles following a robbery in Oldham.

which was made up of boys and girls, before their phones and money was taken from them.

The youths then left in an unknown direction.

On Monday 4 July 2016, just before 12.30am, a 43-yearold woman and a 45-yearold man, were walking down Huddersfield Road, when they were approached by a group of youths.

Subsequently, the victims were taken to hospital for treatment, with x-rays revealing that they both sustained broken ankles, upper body and head injuries with the woman requiring surgery.

Both were forced to the ground and assaulted by members of the group,

Police have now released CCTV footage of the attack and are appealing for the

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public’s help to identify the group.

Detective Inspector Mark McDowall, of GMP’s Oldham borough, said: “This was a brutal attack on two unsuspecting members of the public who needed to be treated for some very serious injuries.

“Although it was late at night when the incident took place, we are hopeful that somebody may recognise the people in this footage. continued online

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Preston man who bought semi-automatic weaponry and ammunition from undercover operatives, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison.

Gavin Rae, also known as Yakub Rae, was charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. The 36-year-old was also found guilty of attempting to possess ammunition with intent to endanger life, and three counts of encouraging the commission of an offence.

Rae was sentenced at The Old

Bailey in July following an earlier trial in Preston Crown Court.

Between September and November 2015 Rae met several times with undercover operatives. During the course of this time, Rae asked for help in restoring de-commissioned firearms.

On 3 November 2015, Rae purchased a semi-automatic weapon, silencer and ammunition as well as a Baikal handgun and 16 bullets. The offender also enquired about purchasing a deactivated Uzi sub machine gun and converting it into a working firearm.

Rae was detained by armed police officers, subsequently arrested and taken into custody.

Chief Superintendent Tony Mole from the North West Counter Terrorism Unit said “The calculated efforts made by Rae to request such a volume of live semiautomatic weapons and ammunition is deeply concerning, particularly given his background military training in the use of weaponry.

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he Austrian Supreme Court has ruled that companies who ban employees from wearing a face veil are ‘nondiscriminating’.

The Supreme Court, also known as Oberster Gerichtshof (OGH), have said that if an item of clothing prevents efficient communication, an employer legally has the right to fire an individual.

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changing role in society in the last few decades. The advancements made in the field of IVF, as well as the decline in teenage pregnancy rates, which have more than halved since the 1990s, are also said to be a contributing factors.

According to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the rate of women over 40 giving birth has tripled since 1981. 35 years ago the rate for women over 40 giving birth was 4.9 per 1,000 women. Today it stands at 15.2 births per 1,000.

The report made by the ONS noted the increased female participation in higher education and the labour force.

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The increasing importance of a career, the rising cost of childbearing, labour market uncertainty and housing factors that were also reported to be contributing to the rising age of motherhood.

The case was brought forward to the OGH after a woman was dismissed from the workplace after she told her bosses that she planned to wear a full-face veil.

The woman, who has not yet been named, already wore an Abaya (long, loose fitting clothing often worn in combination with the hijab or niqab), but wanted extend her cultural clothing garments to cover her facial features.

A claim of unfair dismissal was filed after the termination of her employment. The woman also stated that her employer made discriminatory remarks saying that her “ethnic clothing” was “a disguise”.

The court case stated that although her employer’s comments were indeed discriminatory, her firing was not unfair.

In its ruling, the court said leaving the face uncovered is one of the “undisputed basic rules of communication”.

This is not the first time the debate on the Islamic veil has hit headlines. In 2010 France became the first country to ban the burqa, the garment which covers the entire face and body, and currently fines women who violate the law.

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anchester in July marked the 30th anniversary of its sister city relationship with the Chinese city of Wuhan by signing a new action plan renewing the relationship.

Deputy Secretary General of Wuhan City Liu Zhihui visited Manchester to sign the new action plan on Monday 11 July, which promises to extend existing business, cultural, and sporting ties.

Deputy Council leader Councillor Sue Murphy, who also signed the action plan, said: “I am delighted to welcome the Wuhan delegation to Manchester to renew our friendship, and we look forward to taking the message of what Manchester has to offer to Wuhan in a reciprocal visit later this year.”

A delegation of businessmen and schoolchildren, known as the ‘little diplomats’, also toured the city, stopping at Etihad Campus in East Manchester and the National Graphene Institute.

Cllr Murphy underlined the economic importance of the link with Wuhan, adding: “Our civic, cultural and business cooperation goes a long way back”.

A photo exhibition of the partnership with Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province and the largest city in central China, is now on display in the Town Hall’s Sculpture Hall.

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man and two youths have been sentenced after attacking a tram with passengers on board in Chorlton.

21-year-old Lamar Morton of no fixed address and two 17-year-old boys from Beswick and Bolton, were handed the sentence at Manchester Crown Court on Friday 15 July 2016.

The sentencing follows an attack on a stationary tram which smashed windows and made passengers take cover on the floor.

Morton, who pleaded guilty to violent disorder and criminal damage worth over £5,000 at an earlier hearing, was given an 18-month custodial sentence suspended for 18 months.

The Bolton teenager, who pleaded guilty to violent disorder, was handed an 18-month youth rehabilitation order.

The Beswick teenager, who also pleaded guilty to violent disorder, was sentenced to an 18-month youth rehabilitation order.

It was on Friday 3 July 2015,

around 11.30pm, when the trio were seen loitering on the platform of St Werburgh’s metrolink stop in Chorlton.

A tram, headed towards Manchester Airport, pulled into the station and the three started fighting with a passenger.

After kicking the tram and hurling abuse at the passengers, the trio then split up with Morton walking off across the lines, before jumping over a fence and then walking down a pathway which runs alongside the track.

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collection of paintings by students of a school destroyed during the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945, which are currently held in Manchester, is to be returned to the Japanese city.

Students at Hiroshima’s Methodist Girl’s High School, the first school re-opened following the bombing, created the artwork in the 1950s.

The school’s Principal, Dr Takuo Matsumoto, gifted the Hiroshima Collection to English art teach Pru Wallis-Myer in the US before it came to the UK where it has been cared for by Michael Stevenson.

Mr Stevenson said: “I believe that the paintings should be appreciated not simply as beautiful objects, but for the lessons they

contain about the wonderful resilience of the human spirit expressed in art by young people.

“For that reason they deserve to be conserved for future generations to appreciate, and Hiroshima is the right place for that to happen, since that is where they were made”.

Last November, the Mayor of Hiroshima visited Manchester, when the then Lord Mayor of Manchester, Paul Murphy, agreed the pictures should return to Hiroshima.

The paintings have been shown around the UK, including at the House of Lords during last year’s 70th anniversary of the Hiroshima attack. continued online

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I find it hilarious that my vote has the same vote as the YouTube clip of the woman who had a racist rant on the bus – who suggests it’s impossible to be black and British. No one that stupid should be allowed to have children. They’re too stupid!

During and post the referendum for exiting the European Union, there was a surge of internet searches enquiring what the EU actually is.

The Google search ‘what happens if we leave the EU?’ spiked by over 250% after polls had closed. To make it worse there were videos of leave voters who only made that decision as an act of rebellion and regretted the aftermath the next morning.

Teachers are increasingly concerned about the spate of racist incidents following the Brexit decision.

These concerns are not exclusive to European students either. Fears and insecurity from the Muslim community has risen also.

Some cases of students asking teachers whether the mosques will be closed following the referendum are documented in the teaching circles.

Apparently £3.3m has been allocated for charitable organisations to help tackle examples of bullying, which is a start but will it make any significant difference?

As a teacher, I say supporting school is too little. I know people of all demographics who voted to leave the EU, and I understand there are reasons that have nothing to do with racism or lack of intellect.

The result on 24 June 2016 does however highlight an endemic problem with the views of nationalists of this great nation. Re-education cannot be based just on the students; it’s a national problem.

You don’t take antibiotics until you feel better, they are taken until you complete the course of intervention, and the virus is eradicated.

If you watch the video of the rants of the racist lady on the bus, you’ll see, she is not the problem it’s some of the 51.9% of the nation that may need education.

He is also disqualified from driving for eight years.

On Wednesday 27 April 2016, just before 3:15am, police observed Arayeb Saqib driving a white Audi S5 at high speed on Wilbraham Road and began to follow the vehicle.

A little while later, the Audi collided with two parked cars and a street sign on Wilbraham Road, close to Whalley Range High School for girls.

Mohammad Hamza, 20, and Hamza Iqbal, 24, were travelling as passengers in the car at the time of the collision and were

pronounced dead at the scene. Munib Afzal Karim, 21, and a fourth man, 19, were also in the car and taken to hospital to be treated for their injuries but Munib sadly died the following day.

Further enquiries established that the high powered car had been hired for a wedding that took place the day before.

Saqib had not hired the car

nor had he attended the wedding itself but he met up with the group some time afterwards and took the wheel.

Police Constable Paul Joynson of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “This was a tragic set of circumstances in which three young men lost their lives. continued online

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Giant range of Big Friendly events are being held at libraries across Manchester, to encourage children to take part in the Summer Reading Challenge The theme for this year’s challenge, produced by the Reading Agency and delivered by libraries, is The Big Friendly Read - linking into the national ‘Roald Dahl 100’ celebrations.

2016 is the centenary of the birth of Dahl, author of The BFG, The Twits, Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and many other classic children’s stories To complete the challenge, children aged from four to eleven are invited to read any six books of their choice from their local library during the summer holidays. They will receive stickers and goodies along the way, plus a certificate and medal when they finish the Summer Reading Challenge.

n the first day of the Republican National Convention on 18 July, Donald Trump’s wife, Melania, delivered her first speech of the campaign.

More than 130 free activities are on offer in Manchester libraries during the school holidays.

The speech seemed to go down well. However, it was quickly pointed out that there were some striking similarities with Michelle Obama’s speech, delivered in 2008 at the Democratic convention.

Dahl-themed activities include ‘Sublime Science’, where children aged five and over are invited to watch a ‘BFG’ science show, featuring snozzcumber slime, an airzooka and whizzpopper juice air rockets.

Malania told the crowd, “You work hard for what you want in life; that your word is your bond and you do what you say and keep your promise; that you treat people with respect”.

Part of Michelle’s speech said, “You work hard for what you want in life; that your word is your bond and you do what you say you’re going to do; that you treat people with dignity and respect”.

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This similar, and at times identical wording, is just one example of why Malania and her speechwriting team are being accused of plagiarism.

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that the staff responsible for helping construct the speech should be sacked, but there has been no confirmation of who is responsible and at this stage, no action taken.

‘Scrumdiddlyumptious’ sweet craft sessions will give youngsters the chance to use recycled materials to create giant ‘sweets’, based on the weird and wonderful creations found in Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory.

There’s also the chance to create and animate a 3D plasticine model, inspired by Roald Dahl characters. Using stop-frame animation, the children will bring their models to life and create a short video clip.

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In his second book, Joe Wicks, also known as The Body Coach, reveals how to shift your body fat by eating more and exercising less.

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The Body Coach has helped tens of thousands of people achieve new levels of fitness and fat loss with his 90 Day Shift, Shape and Sustain programme and his Instagram account.

Lean in 15: the Shape Plan features a hundred recipes for nutritious, quick-to-prepare meals and guides you through Joe’s signature HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) home workouts - revealing how to combine food and exercise to ignite intense fat-burning.

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Retelling the 1982 story, which sold over 37 million copies in the UK alone; the movie follows Sophie, who is taken by the Giant from her London orphanage.

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travels the lands of Giant Country encountering danger at every turn.

Following her meeting with lead actor Mark Rylance, Dahl’s daughter, Lucy, said her father would be ‘delighted’ by the movie.

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Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring 11-year-old Ruby Barnhill, the BFG stomped its way into cinemas on Friday 22 July.

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And then she sees something shocking.

It’s only a minute until the train moves on, but it’s enough. Now everything’s changed.

Unable to keep it to herself, Rachel goes to the police. Soon she is entangled not only in the investigation but in the lives of everyone involved. Has she done more harm than good?

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Jojo Moye’s hit sequel to ‘Me Before You’ explores how you move on after losing the person you loved.

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inding Dory’ is now officially the highest grossing animated film ever in the US.

In only a month since its release in the States, ‘Finding Dory’, the sequel

For Lou, life after Will Traynor means learning to fall in love again, with all the risks that brings.

Internationally, Finding Dory is approaching the $1 billion [£758m] milestone, with a current worldwide gross of a whopping $721.7m [£547m].

In ‘Finding Dory’, the forgetful blue fish goes in search of her long-lost parents with the help of memorable characters from the first movie.

to 2003’s ‘Finding Nemo’, has raked in over $445.5m [£337.7m] in the box office.

Alongside chat show host Ellen DeGeneres, the voice talent in the film also includes ‘The Simpsons’ Al Brooks, Idris Elba and ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’s Kaitlin Olson.

The smash hit film has surpassed ‘Shrek 2’ – which previously held the number one spot since its release in 2004 – by earning $441.2m [£334.5m].

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After the transformative six months spent with Will, Louisa Clark is struggling without him.

Lou knows that she needs to be kick-started back to life, which is how she ends up with the Moving On support group.

They lead her to Sam Fielding— the one man who might be able to understand her. Then a figure from Will’s past appears, propelling her into a very different future.

The animated sequel, which arrives in UK cinemas 29 July, has also earned the position of the top domestic earner of the year. ‘Finding Dory’ overtook the previous top earner last week, ‘Captain America: Civil War’, which earned roughly $406.5m [£308.2m].

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Rachel takes the same commuter train every morning and night.

The all-female cast of Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon team up to stop the otherworldly threat and show the unstoppable force of girl power.

Remaking of the award-winning, multi-million dollar classic, Paul Feig’s 2016 ‘Ghostbusters’ is action-packed and hilariously enjoyable.

With cameo appearances of original cast members including Bill Murray and Sigourney Weaver, the film is as exciting for first time viewers as well as fans of the old classic.

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ituated on the lively strip of Oldham Street in the Northern Quarter (NQ), Gullivers bar hosted the recent Pen:Chant event on 14 July – on a night which former Happy Monday’s vocalist, Julie Gordon, delivered a fantastic performance.

Following a recent chat to TNT, Julie had a 30-minute set which was part of the 3-hour long event.

Pen:Chant are an organisation that host events around the country, showcasing comedy, music and poetry acts, to name a few. So the NQ seems conducive to the organisation’s aura and vibe.

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The Mancunian vocalist had never performed at this venue and gushed with excitement when she told TNT of her anticipation ahead of the event. Amidst an array of other performing artists, Julie took to the stage, after a couple of other acts warmed the mic – as if to ease her nerves of singing at the unfamiliar venue.

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he biggest North West annual talentspotting show is back; yes, Manchester’s Got Talent (MGT) Part III is here.

This year’s event will be on 5 August at Manchester Metropolitan University’s Birley Fields Campus.

In 2014, Akeim Mundell launched, organised and delivered this first free community talent showcase, which was a big success.

With over 300 attendees, support from some of Manchester’s very own popular artists such as X-Factor semi-finalist Misha B, Rielle and Mr Zip from Britain’s Got Talent, the show certainly promises to be a summer 2016 highlight.

Having no entry fee to the show means that the local community can take great benefit from the recreational event in a safe environment.

Born from a need to showcase raw and brilliant Manchester talent with the view to grant individuals opportunities for success, MGT came to fruition with Akeim’s tenacious drive.

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Up next was poet Harry Baker, who added to the comic ambience already set, whilst also tugging at their heart strings in the more serious sections of his act.

A riotous applause welcomed Julie as she grabbed the mic before saying, “There’s a lot of frustration that I need to get off my chest so I will do that and hope that you enjoy every minute of it”.

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Shying away from cal himself ‘a poet’, a spri and warm Tom Bishop sat comfortably with T saying “I write poetry, amongst other things”

Effectively and justly serving to Julie’s set, a succession of short spoken word performances set the mood for a relaxed evening. First up was a comedy sketch duo, ‘Norris & Parker’, who had the audience in stitches throughout.

Since it’s creation, the event has helped create opportunities for both the young people and the residents of Manchester in the entertainment industry.

Nonetheless, Akeim has had to self-fund the rest of the event as he stated that “this year’s Manchester’s Got Talent Part III may be the last one, I aim to send it off with a bang”.

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Onto those ‘other things’ he mentioned earlier, Tom loves to cook. “I have a few food projects I’ve been working on and I’m going back to study soon, It’s like I have my hand in a few different pies but poetry is one of my main focuses at the moment”, he explained.

Having begun writing music in Year 7 up to his late teens, Tom took a break from writing but has “come back full circle, but from a different place now. Not to push a career but more as an art”, he told TNT.

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‘Empire’, which is being renewed for a third season after its unremitting success, is estimated to have over 21 million views across multiple platforms. The show is also the most-tweeted about scripted program on broadcast television.

Henson’s prestigious nomination was announced 14 July, in preparation for the annual ceremony that is set to take place on 18 September.

Jimmy Kimmel will host the award ceremony.

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rime rapper Stormzy ‘locked off’ Thorpe Park after hiring out the entire theme park for his entourage and fans for his 23rd birthday celebrations.

Stormzy – real name Michael Omari – confirmed his plans on Twitter when he posted: “Soooo my gs, You know how I wanted to go Thorpe Park for my birthday? Well I’ve managed to get the whole damn park to myself…”

The Londoner treated well-wishers to a freebie at the theme park on 26 July. Nearly 200 fans turned up along with his close friends.

From 7pm onwards, the award-winning artist celebrated with a gig, and a birthday cake shaped like the Adidas logo.

The following morning, he tweeted: “And massive love

‘Empire’ made headlines from its very beginning for starring a predominately black cast – transforming television’s lack of diversity. Along with ‘How to Get Away with Murder’ and ‘Scandal’, ‘Empire’ is showing that a diverse cast can indeed draw in an astonishing number of viewers and impressive ratings.

According to Fox data, the show is No. 1 amongst AfricanAmericans and Englishspeaking Hispanic 18-49-yearolds.

The 45-year-old’s nomination is yet another addition to the show’s impressive pedigree.

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This nomination follows Henson’s victory at The Golden Globe Awards in January.

Henson, who plays Cookie Lyon in the hit Fox TV show, won the award for best performance by an actress in a drama series.

to all the good people down at @THORPEPARK nothing but love and gratitude to you all yday meant a lot”.

On the Thorpe Park twitter account, a reply read: “@Stormzy1 No problem at all it was an amazing night we loved having you down!

Same again next year yh? ;D”.

Judging from the tweets of those who attended the bash, it seems Stormzy has risen the bar for birthday parties. Andre Hart ‫‏‬posted: “You have to clock it, stormzy done locked off Thorpe Park, had adidas party bags with gear, packed lunch by nandos & a surprise set, gobbed”.

Another fan, @SwarvzUk tweeted: “The way stormzy shut down Thorpe park for his birthday bash and everything was free hahaha #legend @DMODeejay snaps”.

With more than 55,000 people entering a competition to attend the birthday celebrations, there were only 200 places up for grabs.

Celebrity guests included artists Wretch 32 and rap group Section Boyz as well as Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha.

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ow will the UK’s impending exit from the EU impact Sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean? In both cases, the dominant narrative revolves around the knock-on effects from an almost inevitable growth slowdown in both the UK and EU which will press on trade, tourism and investment flows. Over the mediumterm, currencies and equity markets from South Africa to Trinidad have come under pressure.

There are also worries that both European parties will be pre-occupied with negotiating trade agreements with each other, and, in a commercial sense, more important players such as the US, India and China - thus pushing SSA and the Caribbean to the very back of the line. As any practitioner can attest, limbo is an uncomfortable posture for all but the briefest of moments.

UK aid flows to both regions should be added to the list. The Cameron government has hit its pledge to meet the UN target of granting 0.7% of the UK’s Gross National Income in overseas disbursements to promote development. This equated to a little over £12bn last year, and outweighed the contributions of all other G7 nations with the exception of the US which gave around £20bn.

According to the latest figures, Ethiopia was the largest recipient (£322m) in 2014, followed by India (£279m), Pakistan (£266m), Sierra Leone (£238m) and Nigeria (£237m). Within the Caribbean, Monserrat (£31m), Jamaica (£12m) and Haiti (£10m) topped the list.

The Brexit wing of the ruling Conservative party, which is likely to be the source of the next Prime Minister, has long railed against these outlays, alongside the UK’s net EU contribution of £8.5bn, as a colossal waste of taxpayer money which could be better spent at home.

It’s hard to believe that only Brussels needs to embark on re-evaluating its balance sheet.

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new party shop in Old Trafford is making waves by cornering the market, and combining stocking party supplies with a venue dressing service, and even offering in-house botox.

Former office manager Julie Mohabier decided to become her own boss after being made redundant from an architecture firm and opened Jules Party Box in early July.

The Manchester based entrepreneur says she wanted to work for herself doing something that made other people happy, and attributes her early success to the location.

Julie told TNT: “Considering I’ve only been open a few weeks, it’s taken off.

“All of my customers are really glad it’s here, they say its local, it’s convenient,

and they don’t have to go to Stretford or to town”.

After a year searching for a shop front, Julie moved into her Stretford Road premises in just three weeks after chancing across the landlord while she was scouting the property.

Besides party supplies, the business includes an inhouse cosmetic and botox service with a registered nurse, Tia Calder Aesthetics, and catering services under the name Jules Party Cuisine.

Julie added: “We dress all kinds of events; we do birthdays, christenings, funerals, weddings. You name it we do it basically”.

Pokémon game adds £5.6 billion to Nintendo value

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okémon GO, the latest interactive version of the worldwide hit game, has added £5.6 billion to Nintendo’s market value in only two days.

According to data from SimilarWeb, the interactive game already has more online users than many chart-topping apps and has taken over 3 percent of the entire US Android population.

The game is already one of the most popular games ever released meaning the fictional characters are taking the world by storm again since their original release in the late 90s.

Statistics have shown the Pokémon Go app has already surpassed Tinder and is close to overtaking Twitter.

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By using the camera on any iOS or Android phone, the augmented-reality game encourages users to walk around until they encounter a Pokémon, or other

LEGACY ROAD TO CARNIVAL In partnership with TBA Projects and Bass Ent, Legacy90.1FM returns to the Caribbean Carnival of Manchester on 13 and 14 August 2016, for 2 days of live music and entertainment.

With a roster of Manchester’s finest DJs, performers, special guests and a 65-strong troupe ‘the liming squad’, Legacy90.1 intends to deliver another year of phenomenal talent.

In 2015 community radio station Legacy90.1 stood strong against established brands such as Red Bull Music Academy, becoming one of the most talked about stages with the loudest vibe. All this being enhanced by the high quality bespoke sound and production provided by the Blacka group.

‘Our involvement in Carnival is simply to raise the bar of this event for our community, but we also get the benefit of showcasing our products and services at the same time’. Tony and Craig West CEO and Managing director, Blacka group Key partners also include Aim2inspire, Black health agency, Boots and beats and Manchester’s got talent.

The Legacy stage will be the central location of musical energy and nonstop urban entertainment, ensuring carnival 2016 is another great success.

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‘Adrenaline Rush’ hits Manchester in aid of Macmillan On 6 August, challenging yet fun-filled assault course, ‘Adrenaline Rush’ comes to Heaton Park.

Obstacles on the course include a zip wire, a gunge tank and a ‘leap of faith’.

Venus back on form to help Serena win the double the up, it seems the Williams sisters’ father’s health is deteriorating.

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ack in July at Wimbledon, Serena Williams became ladies’ singles champion and ladies’ doubles champion with sister, Venus. She secured both titles just a few hours apart from each other.

It’s been reported that 74-year-old Richard Williams, has been struggling with a number of health issues, after recently suffering from a stroke.

The Williams family will be praying that they are all back in good health soon, and no doubt for a few more Grand Slam titles between Serena and Venus, before their retirement.

First, Serena took to Centre Court where she defeated Germany’s Angelique Kerber, to win her 22nd Gran Slam singles title.

This achievement meant that Serena is now tied with tennis legend Steffi Graf, in terms of most wins since the start of the Open Era, in 1968.

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Later in the day, she returned to the same court to face Timea Babos and Yaroslava Shvedova, with Venus. The Williams sisters beat their opposition in straight sets.

The event is organised by Macmillan Cancer support and 35% of the entry fee goes directly to the charity.

Kavanagh vs Sadura is set to be a close encounter, since both contenders came out victorious in their first two BAMMA fights.

In her first fight, Kavanagh defeated opponent Hatice Ozyurt in 17 seconds.

Sadura on the other hand took only 36 seconds combined, to defeat her two previous opponents, Alina Dubosa and Sylwia Zaczkiewicz.

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Tickets for the event are available from Ticket Master.

Local hockey

player goes to Rio 2016

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icola White, born in Oldham, has been selected for the women’s hockey team at this year’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Since playing hockey from a young age, Nicola has represented England and Great Britain in a variety of competitions, including the London 2012 Olympics.

TNT Sport On Saturday 10 September 2016, UK mixed martial arts promotion ‘BAMMA’ are set to display their latest event at the 3 Arena in Dublin, Ireland.

Two new fighters have been announced, who will take each other on at the event in a lightweight bout.

It’s been confirmed that Rhys ‘Skeletor’ Mckee will face Tommy ‘The Ghost’ McCafferty.

Kafuffle

Ice hockey is set to return to the city centre as the Manchester Phoenix have confirmed plans to create a new £2.5million home in an existing building in Eastlands.

The proposed location on Ashton New Road is just 20 minutes from Piccadilly station, and will provide 100 jobs in the area when English Premier Ice Hockey returns to the city.

Showdown announced for BAMMA 26

TNT Sport

Media City to host Rio 2016 ‘FanZone’

Subject to final approval from the council on 29 June, the ‘Manchester Ice Dome’ will open in September with 1,000 seats, 250 standing capacity, a bar, cafe, and hospitality area.

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Meanwhile, whilst Venus’ health is on

BAMMA Press Release

It’s been confirmed that Sinead Kavanagh will take on Katarzyna Sadura, in a women’s Bantamweight Bout at ‘BAMMA 26’, on 10 September 2016 - at the 3 Arena in Dublin, Ireland.

Recently however, she seems to be very much overcoming her illness and managed to secure the doubles victory despite it.

Kafuffle

First female fight revealed for BAMMA 26

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Bamma 26

Since being diagnosed with Sjogren’s syndrome back in 2009, Venus has had an up-and-down struggle with her health.

Her position is forward and she scored in her international debut.

At London 2012 the team won Bronze, so will no doubt be striving to come out with a medal August.

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This fight will be McCafferty’s first in BAMMA, but he has impressive kickboxing experience. Not only has he got titles under his belt, he’s also a kickboxing head coach, showing his expertise in the sport.

Mckee on the other hand has had two BAMMA fight wins already, with the last

being a knockout against Alex Masuku in the second round at BAMMA 24. His first win was at BAMMA 22, against John Redmond and he will no doubt be desperate to secure the treble in September.

The main event of BAMMA 26 is a showdown between Chris Fields and Paul Craig.

This fixture is set to be an exhilarating spectacle, since the pair have reportedly already had a heated run-in with each other, months before the event.

In an interview with BAMMA whilst discussing this, Fields said, “He’s not my favourite person in the world so I’ll have no problem punching him in the mouth. I’m sure he feels the same way”.

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