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Manchester mourns community champion Deyika Nzeribe TNT News

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n spite of the festivities and high spirits, the cold winter months can be hard-hitting. With darker days, earlier nights and biting temperatures – winter is not always the most wonderful time of the year. Especially not for the homeless.

According to recent statistics from Manchester-based Brydon Court, the number of people living on the streets has increased significantly in the past six years. The organisation’s Outreach

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staff works with entrenched rough sleepers to help empower them to become stable in accommodation.

TNT spoke to X, a homeless man who has been living on the streets for 2 years. After not receiving significant help from the council, X begs in order to survive.

Despite trying to seek shelter in hostels for the homeless, X was kicked out after not meeting the requirements.

“It gets harder and harder every year. The cold is unbearable at times”.

With so many on the streets,

and especially at this time of year, a sense of community is created among the homeless.

According to X, it is the generosity of people in the Christmas months as well as the sense of community that support him through the toughest time of the year.

There are also several charities in Manchester that seek to relieve the less fortunate.

Albert Kennedy, Mustard Tree, Barnabus and Shelter Greater Manchester are just a few of the many charities. They work towards improving the condition

of those on the streets by providing charity in the form of food, clothing and living equipment.

The continuous growth of the numbers of homeless in Manchester has meant that our city has the highest figures in the country, outside London.

Due to this, homelessness is a problem that has been recognised by the Council.

TNT have approached Manchester City Council for a comment and we await their response. An update, with their response, should they get back to us, will be on our website.

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reen Party mayoral candidate for Manchester, Deyika Nzeribe, has died aged 50.

The much-loved campaigner and activist had rushed to the Accident and Emergency (A&E) department in hospital after contracting flu, according to close friend Colette Williams.

After a couple of hours in hospital, the father-ofthree passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Known locally as a ‘community champion’, the late Green Mayor candidate was a resident of Hulme in Manchester. He was involved in numerous campaigns and activities advocating for local services and community engagement.

Also a member of BARAC, Mr Nzeribe had extensive networks within the voluntary and arts sectors.

His networks branched far and wide with national black activists and the Manchester Environmental Education Network.

On his Facebook account, hundreds of tributes have been left by many who knew or met him. A vigil celebrating Mr Nzeribe’s life was held outside Hulme’s Z-Arts Centre on the night after the news broke.

For many, Mr Nzeribe was the kind, considerate and driven activist whose shoes will be hard to fill. continued online

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Right let’s get to it, I’m totally grateful 2016 has disappeared; reason given in last month’s editors letter.

Unfortunately, 2016 has not left without a trace, as the evidently bitter taste of the year in our mouths shows.

Trump will be inaugurated this month on 20 January to the highest office and most powerful position on the planet. Only God knows what will happen now! Fingers crossed the little positives, if any, that he holds, will trump his monumental negatives.

If we are to believe mainstream media, terrorism attacks are on the increase but are they? As social media moves attitudes and agendas at lightning speed, is it that we have access to too much information and imagery more readily than before?

Therefore aren’t we now inundated with a tirade of propaganda that cares more about being published quick more than it being true? #YourViews On a lighter note, Prince Harry, fifth in line to the throne, is still dating Meghan Markle. Are we to see, for the first time, a little diversity in the royal family household - permanently? Whatever the outcome, good luck to them both as a couple and individuals.

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Let’s touch on some pressing issues in Greater Manchester and beyond that I personally feel are getting to larger problems. The spiralling rise in mental health and homelessness. The question we need to ask ourselves is - Are we, as a human race and hopefully humanitarians, now desensitised to the plight of our fellow citizens struggling on the roadside?

The amount of people in sleeping bags in central Manchester keeps increasing and is shocking. Most of these people in this dire situation are sufferers of a multitude of mental health issues, yet some of us ignore them when they ask for help. What does this say about us as a collective of human beings? Please think carefully about this question.

In any case, change for the better is required and fast.

Let’s hope that councillors, local authorities, MPs and local key figures make 2017 different by drawing up steps to tackle not only the issue of rough sleepers but the edifying of our community about mental health and ways to curb its rise.

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fter her 21-year-old daughter was left infertile from cancer treatment, Julie Bradford, 45 became the surrogate mother to her grandchild.

Her daughter, Jessica Jenkins, survived cervical cancer after being diagnosed at the tender age of 18.

Upon diagnosis, Jenkins decided to freeze her eggs at the local Cardiff University Hospital. From the 21 eggs that were extracted before radiotherapy treatment, 10 survived and were grown into embryos before being frozen.

Ms Jenkins has been in remission from the disease since August 2014.

After careful consideration Jessica and her husband Rees Jenkins decided to start an IVF plan to conceive a child. The grandmotherto-be was successfully implanted with the fertilised egg earlier this year.

Bradford gave birth to her grandson, Jack, on 2 December weighing in at 6lb 10oz.

The 21-year-old daughter said: “My m[u]m is the most brave and amazing woman in the world. I love her so much for giving me my son.

The proud grandmother has said: “From a young age I longed to become a mother and our dream has come true. Jack is perfect in every way.

“I’ve always known from a young age Jess has longed to become a mother just like I did. When cancer took the chance away for her to carry her own child away we were all heartbroken.

“I decided that if I could be Jess’ surrogate then I would have the control again. I was given the chance to carry Jessica and Rees’ child - and it was an honour”.

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anchester’s Chuck Gallery is a gallery which will inspire and allow visitors to identify with Africa and African identity.

The gallery exhibits work by established and emerging artists, allowing those of African heritage to make connections. The gallery holds diverse art which is of a unique nature, pushing African Identity – which is often under-represented.

TNT sat down with the gallery’s curator, Chukwudi Onwudiwe and its associate artist, Ekua Bayunu.

Ekua says that gallery’s main goal is to work with, “encourage” and “support” African Artists.

The inspirational gallery have a

“major” calendar event in May. They are holding a contemporary art fair in Abuja, Nigeria which they are especially “excited” about.

When asked about the gallery’s achievements, Chuckwudi says “all moments” have defined its success. Chuckwudi says that “having an audience” who have “come to appreciate the collection” is a great achievement. The audience’s excitement creates a “sense of pride”.

The gallery intends to “create an experience” which allows audiences to encounter diverse “international aesthetics”. Chuck Gallery “contributes” to Manchester’s

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“cultural landscape”. Visitors can take much away from this cultural art centre.

Chukwudi hopes that visitors leave “excited by the mind of the artist”. In representing “fresh”, “contemporary”, “diverse” art visitors can be inspired. continued online

Pet helps Wigan woman to overcome her mental illness woman from Wigan has revealed that getting a pet allowed her to defeat her depression and anxiety.

Rebecca, owner of puppy, Oscar has spoken about the positive impact of animals on mental health. Her puppy appears in the Wellbeing Pets Calendar 2017. The calendar has been created by mental health charity, Rethink Mental Illness.

The charity’s aim is to ‘challenge attitudes’ and ‘change lives’. Thus, the calendar

celebrates the animals that have inspired change by giving their owners a ‘mental health boost’.

suffer from depression and anxiety.

Rebecca told Wigan Today, that having Oscar is like having a ‘new edition’ to the family. She says that this is the best treatment she could have received for depression and anxiety. The ‘playful pup’ senses when she is low or uneasy – he is ‘there’ for her.

The inspirational calendar appealed to Rebecca, who is a supporter of the charity.

She submitted photographs of Oscar along with a brief description of him. Oscar was selected to be featured after a shortlist was released to the public community for voting.

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Akeim Mundell receives British Empire Medal TNT News

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nspirational community worker, Akeim Mundell, has been awarded the British Empire Medal for his services to the local community.

Akeim, who has carried out community work over the past 10 years, says that he is “still in shock”.

The award was something that he “really didn’t expect”.

The 22-year-old says “I’m feeling very proud... it’s made me realise that I must be doing something good”. The award has also made him “realise” that he “must be making an impact”.

News of the win came on 30 December 2016. The British Empire Medal, awarded and commissioned by the queen, recognises 22-year-old Akeim’s inspirational work within the community.

Akeim says that he found out about the award in November but had to ‘keep quiet’ about it until the announcement in December.

Akeim hopes that the extra title will enable him to further develop his online jobs forum, Manchester Job Opportunities in a “professional way”.

His site encourages members of the Manchester community to move out of unemployment – encouraging them chase success.

He says that the award has been issued for “delivering” and “offering” a “hands on service” to his community.

The medal acknowledges the “significant difference” which he has made.

Akeim hopes that the award will “enable more people to want to work with me to deliver projects to the local communities”.

The award is well deserved; Akeim will continue to inspire members of the local community. TNT congratulates Akeim.

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mir Khan’s family drama has reached boiling point as details of the feud were broadcast on national television.

The boxer’s wife, Faryal Makhdoom, 25, brought the family feud to ITV’s, This Morning. She explained her side of the story, following rants that she posted on Snapchat.

The 25-year-old says that she has been ‘physically and mentally’ bullied by the family. She told This Morning that the family have verbally attacked her. They have called her ‘Michael Jackson’, accusing her of having plastic surgery.

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‘dirty laundry’ on TV and social media has only re-exaggerated how the media can be damaging.

Television and social media can destroy relationships and push people even further away from each other.

Amir Khan is said to be in the middle of the drama.

Throughout it he has remained ‘supportive’ of both but it is now becoming ‘too much’. Following the now public feud, Amir has threatened to abandon his wife and parents.

Makhdoom says that the family were welcoming of her at first, but trouble entered paradise 6 months into the couple’s engagement. Makhdoom’s ‘modern’ style of dress has been criticised as ‘Islam states it is not acceptable’.

Makhdoom says that although she may dress in a ‘western’ style she ‘respects her religion alot’. Some see the broadcast as a move to demand equality – this was a chance for the young woman to ‘speak-up’.

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shooting near junction 24 of the M62 motorway in Huddersfield has led to the death of a man.

The shooting was part of a preplanned operation by West Yorkshire Police earlier this month.

Five arrests were made in relation to the operation, three of which were made at the scene. Two additional arrests were made around the same time, following the stop of a vehicle in Bradford.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesman has stated that those arrested needed hospital treatment. Their injuries are reportedly not related to firearm discharge.

The identity of the man who was fatally shot has been named as 27-year-old Mohammed Yassar Yaqub.

It has been reported that no officers were injured during the operation.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesman has released a statement following the news of the incident: “During a

pre-planned policing operation near to the M62 in Huddersfield a police firearm was discharged and a man has died”.

Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) will investigate the incident, which the police claim to be fully cooperating with.

The IPCC tweeted to confirm their involvement in the aftermath of the incident: “The IPCC understands the man died after a @ WestYorksPolice firearm was discharged.

Our investigators are attending post incident procedures”.

Police have claimed that there is no link to terrorism. It has been reported that the operation was in response to information the police received surrounding possession of a firearm.

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simple search for beauty tutorials on YouTube will result in thousands of results. With so many acclaimed beauty gurus and vloggers, it can often be tricky to stand out from the crowd.

But then came Grandma Lill.

Starring on a YouTube channel with her grandson, Grandma Lill has accumulated an impressive following of over half a million. Her Instagram numbers are equally impressive, with a total of 120,000 followers.

Her diverse videos consist of festive makeup tutorials, daily routine videos and other highly viewed videos such as room tours.

With an effervescent attitude and grasp on cultural slang – grandma Lil has proven to be very popular amongst teen audiences. In one video, the 80-year-old grandmother states that her eyebrows are ‘on fleek’.

Her humour and ability to make herself, and others, smile is often seen throughout the array of videos posted online.

Showing that age is no challenge to gracing the world of beauty – Grandma Lil is an inspiration to the internet.

Her presence on social media demonstrates that diversity is possible and can be celebrated.

The boxer’s father, Sajjad Khan, believes otherwise.

He says that Faryal has caused a ‘bitter feud’ by ‘telling a pack of lies’.

Sajjad also furiously denied that his daughter Tabinda slapped Amir’s wife whilst she was pregnant. Makhdoom has claimed that Tabinda grabbed her hair and slapped her head.

Sajjad says that the recent broadcast is ‘pushing Amir to the limit’. He believes that his son will ‘probably’ divorce her in the near future.

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A leading member of Manchester’s diverse community, Akeim works closely with the youth whom he will continue to inspire. He will continue to do, “bigger things so the younger ones can come and take toll aswell”.

Akeim fulfils numerous inspirational roles within the community. Titles include Ambassador for Moss Side – on behalf of Manchester City Council – teaching assistant and youth group worker.

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BBC 2 show explores British Muslim experience ast month the BBC broadcast a ‘BigBrother style’ reality show which explores and examines the British Muslim experience.

Thus, Muslims within the British community were presented to viewers as a diverse group. Instead of highlighting that the followers of a religion do not necessarily practice the faith correctly, the show evoked an opposing image to the public, according to many commentators.

The show named, Muslims Like Us, has been labelled ‘Muslim Big-Brother’ by many who believe it will be controversial.

The BBC has chosen a diverse cast of Muslims who come from different backgrounds and walks of life.

A spokesperson for the Muslim Council of Britain called the show a ‘safe space’ for discussion and debate. Thus, many members of the Muslim community see the show as an opportunity for Muslims to speak out.

Cast members include a stand-up comedian, a gay man, a 76-year-old woman and 27-year-old teacher. Also cast, is former boxer Abdul Haqq, who is said to uphold ‘radical Islamist’ views.

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he Investigatory Powers Bill has been passed in the House of Lords, beginning at the start of 2017.

Otherwise known as the Snoopers’ Charter, this bill confirms the security services’ right to online surveillance. It also demands that some companies have to keep people’s browser history for prolonged periods. This information could then be called upon, showing what sites you went to and who you spoke to.

The Government Communications Headquarters and MI5 have the right to hack into any of our electronic devices. There are a staggering 48 authorities that can request this information, including the Department of Health and HM Revenue.

The news of the bill has proved to be controversial and there are strong arguments for both sides.

Home Secretary Amber Rudd has spoken of the importance of the surveillance: “At a time of heightened security threat, it is essential our law enforcement, security and intelligence services have the powers they need to keep people safe”.

The benefits of the bill are that security services should be able to stop terrorists in their tracks. By viewing their online activity, they will have more of an insight into the beliefs and plans of these individuals.

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Contrasting World Views Directors hoped that the diversity of the cast will cause viewers to consider how Muslims are stereotyped by Westerners.

By placing ten Muslims into a house, the show aimed to highlight their contrasting world views.

The show will also explore how British Muslims interact with their local community. Unlike the Channel 5 ‘Big brother’, participants are not confined to the house and will not face evictions.

Muslims Like Us, is said to be inspirational as it addresses the lack of representation of Muslims in the media.

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who many view as an ‘extremist’. Thus, although the show aims to challenge Islamophobia it may instead contribute to such attitudes.

Additionally, the BBC’s attempt to embrace a non-Christian faith may not sit well with some members of the Muslim community.

It is likely that some will see this BigBrother style attempt to embrace as an attempt to exploit.

The 2-part BBC 2 show is available on BBC iPlayer until 12 January.

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he family of a Greater Manchester Police Special Constable have paid tribute to her following her death.

“Sam’s short life was packed with love, humour, friendship and aspiration.

Sam touched the lives of many people, especially her family and friends and we miss her every day.

Samantha Derbyshire was tragically killed on 4 July, on junction 5 of the M61 motorway. The 23-year-old was hit by a vehicle at around 3:30am and was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Sam loved life and it was her ambition to be accepted into the police force, an ambition she achieved and which we are immensely proud of”.

The inquest into her death has now been closed, concluding that it was a result of a road traffic collision.

Sam will be deeply missed by many in the Manchester community and beyond.

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n an innovative campaign by Curvy Kate, 8 models of various ages, sizes, skin tones and shapes star in #TheNewSexyCampaign.

Gemma Flanagan, a wheelchair user, models alongside an alopecia sufferer, a cancer ‘previvor’, a woman with a ‘port wine birthmark’ and a 65-yearold. The campaign challenges society’s perceptions of sexy and celebrates the bodies of all women.

Curvy Kate– a fuller bust brand ardently devoted to representing diversity and equality within the fashion industry – have said: “Women of all shapes, sizes and looks model our collection. We believe a larger variety of models should be seen by all.

“Society isn’t made up of one woman and we know our customers are all different.

So why not give them someone they can recognise?”

“The world we live in is diverse but yet the fashion industry is a very ‘perfect cookie cutter’ type world that is so unrelatable to the majority of people”.

“I am proud that I have come through something so negative.

I try to use it in a positive way wherever I can”.

Gemma was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome in 2011, a condition that left her in intensive care and rehabilitation. By taking part, Flanagan hopes women will love their bodies, even when they don’t fit the conventional ‘type’ of beauty.

Hannah Isichei, Curvy Kate’s head of PR and marketing, has said: “Our dream is

to make the use of older women, women of colour, different shapes, looks and abilities the norm in the modelling world. So that eventually a campaign like this isn’t newsworthy. People will simply say what great lingerie – and gorgeous women modelling it”.

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We live in a community that is filled with social media. For this reason, it’s been suggested that using social media in the classroom is the best way to engage students. Snapchat could provide a wider range of ways to illustrate a concept.

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ith kids feeling the need to constantly check their phones, there may be a need for more diverse teaching methods.

This need has prompted some teachers to use social media app ‘Snapchat’ as part of their syllabus.

Twitter user @mpascoe is one of the teachers who are on board with the idea. He says, “I’ve been using snapchat to engage learners in human anatomy since March”.

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arguments pointed out for either side.

Some argue that Snapchat works because many students learn by applying theories to examples in their own lives. By sending them pictures or short clips that relate to the course material, it can become more relatable.

It’s also been suggested that engaging with students through social media can

improve a teacher’s relationship with them. Communicating on platforms that they use from dayto-day could make them feel more comfortable in interacting.

On the other hand, it is a concern that using Snapchat will encourage even more phone use in the classroom. Students could take advantage of having an excuse to be on their social media accounts whilst learning. This is why some believe it’s best to stick to more traditional teaching methods.

Some also see Snapchat as a social gadget that has no educational purpose.

However, a variety of educational uses are being created and trialled by teachers in many schools. It’s sure to make lessons more fun too, which will improve the overall school experience.

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decaying rat found in Withington has been said to be the result of Manchester’s switch to smaller rubbish bins.

Manchester City Council voted in favour of the smaller bins in 2016, in an effort to prompt more recycling. At the time there were concerns that the bin swap would cause issues such as rubbish build-ups and rodent infestation.

Both of these concerns seem to have become a reality after the news that a decaying rat has been found. The rat was found by a local lady and her son when they were walking in Withington. It was on the corner of Davenport Avenue and Hill Street.

Lead opposition councillor John Leech aired his fears for the community if the bins were to be put in place: “This is going to be a massive inconvenience and could cause infestations when overflowing bins are not collected”.

Leech also disagrees with the £2.4 million that it cost to change the bins. He believes it was reckless spending that could have been used for much more important causes.

“Changing bins should not have been a priority, not when there are hundreds of people sleeping on our streets”.

Leech and many others in opposition to the change are urging Manchester City Council to apologise for their mistake. *Photograph taken from Councillor John Leech’s website

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our Manchester Academy students have passed the first stage of the Royal Horticultural Society’s School Gardening Award.

Comprising of five stages, part one of the award saw the Year 8 students, learn key facts about plants. They studied a diverse range of plants from around the world. They also learnt about the process of plant growth.

In addition to this, the local students developed invaluable life skills. They came to understand the importance of exercise, outdoor activities and helping the community.

The quartet also visited Whitworth Park and Hulme Garden Centre. Here they learnt how a garden centre works. Soon they will take part in a variety of outside activities. Such activities include, making a pizza in a clay oven and picking Christmas trees from the allotment.

The green fingered foursome is working towards level two of the award. This part focuses on: using gardening tools safely, grasping gardening terminology and learning the skills to prepare soil.

The boys will also spend a year working in the Academy’s own allotment and have already planted vegetables and bulbs. The inspirational students are working towards selling their produce to staff and students. continued online

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recent report by the LGBT Foundation has focused on the needs of black and minority ethnic (BME) individuals. The report concluded that the needs of these people within the LGBT community are being severely neglected.

Many of these individuals face difficulties as a result of being a minority within a minority.

Research has found that BME LGBT people can often feel isolated from either the BME or LGBT community. They find that they simply cannot fit into both, often facing discrimination from one of the two.

Another issue that has come to light is the lack of health equality for ethnic minority LGBT individuals.

The findings have prompted a call for more service provider training and a better understanding of ethnicity and

sexual orientation. There will also be more of an investigation into racism within the LGBT community and how this can be tackled.

This research is set to be delved into further, looking at the needs of trans individuals and asylum seekers.

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Chief Executive of the LGBT Foundation – Paul Martin – has explained what he thinks needs to be done differently: “The report highlights the collective responsibility we all have to challenge perceptions of what it means to be BME, to be LGBT, and to experience multiple identities.

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“Some groups and organisations promote discrimination against minorities, and we must challenge this rather than excusing it as cultural differences”.

“Manchester is a diverse, welcoming and inclusive city and this valuable evidence based research can now be used by the city’s service providers to help develop more effective ways to engage with, and provide support for our BME LGB community”.

The research was undertaken in partnership with Manchester City Council. Deputy Leader Councillor Sue Murphy has spoken of what the report

Recognising the specific needs of BME LGBT individuals is the first step in helping them to overcome their difficulties.

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progress in disadvantaged areas. We must increase the number of high-quality leaders in these areas and support those in posts”.

The report has assessed children living in the most disadvantaged areas of the country upon leaving secondary school. At this stage, they have made almost two years less progress than a child from a wealthier community.

‘Teach First’ found that the poorest families have less chance of sending their child to the top local schools. They claim that they have less than half the chance of this that wealthier families have. They also state that children from poorer families are four times more likely to go to weaker schools.

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ccording to a recent report, the progress gap between children from poorer and richer families is still growing. The report is by a new education charity, ‘Ambition School Leadership’ (ASL) is called ‘Ambitious for Every Child’.

According to the report, “Action is needed to stop the decline in

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The report also states that “Ensuring they get great teaching from the earliest age does [work]”.

However, these children won’t receive the quality of teaching they need if they can only get into the weakest schools.

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Myson wants universities to ‘internationalise’ their students by preparing them to work within the world.

Many believe that study abroad programmes are of value as they enrich students’ university experience. In the majority of cases they are also beneficial to an individual’s future.

Not just universities However, it may be too late for universities to inspire student’s interest in studying abroad. This is a job not just for universities but for the whole educational institution.

The British Council’s International Education Week has made efforts to address these issues.

They promote the benefits of international learning and cultural exchange – also valuing equality.

In 2015, it was reported that 400,000 international students study in the UK. In comparison, British students rarely study abroad or study in a diverse range of countries.

In 2012- 2013, EU student exchange figures revealed that just 0.5% of British students went abroad. A vast majority of students went to France, Spain and Germany – a third of them were on work-placements.

Figures likely to decrease These figures are likely to decrease over the years because of Brexit. The student community will find that fewer opportunities will be available in Europe. Many study abroad programmes are only available to EU members.

When opportunities do become available fees will be higher. The overall cost of the experience will increase and visas are also needed. continued online

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anding a major campaign with one of the most successful brands in the world does not come without problems.

In a statement, the model also said: “My weight fluctuates and so does everybody’s. I think that if people are [going to] judge, that’s the worst you can possibly do. Everybody is different”.

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view of body image, the model notes the irony of the claim. If she does indeed work out in the gym to train, then why shouldn’t she represent a sports brand? Especially a sports brand she may wear herself?

However, users of social media sites, such as Instagram, insist that the model is creating unrealistic expectations

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for young girls. One user commented: “This is why young girls get eating disorders, when being abnormally thin is glorified”.

Bella Hadid is not the first celebrity to face criticism in light of being the face of a sports campaign. Earlier this year, Kylie Jenner also received backlash after landing a million dollar Puma campaign.

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The book named ‘Can I tell you about gender diversity’ includes a set of guidelines. The book aims to create change and equality across the UK. It asks young children to stop using the terms ‘girls’ and ‘boys’.

New guidelines The guidelines have been sent out to teachers, parents and pupils. Local schools are asked to use these guidelines to educate children as young as seven.

It is believed that terms ‘girls’ and ‘boys’ exclude and discriminate against transgender children.

‘panromantic’ should be used for those attracted to a diverse range of gender identities.

The guide says that children should be labelled by classes and houses rather than ‘girls’ and ‘boys’.

Many believe that this is a problem as it causes ‘confusion’.

This is as it suggests birth gender identities are non-normal. Many young children will also not fully understand the new terms.

Debate within the national community Members of the national community have been debating the issue.

Michael from London, said, ‘Kids shouldn’t be The book encourages use of terms such as ‘cisgender’ introduced to alternative forms of gender and for those who identify sexuality until they are with their birth gender. adults’. Henry from Surrey Terms ‘genderqueer’ and

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Bella has since responded to claims of her weight loss by saying that she didn’t intend to lose weight.

Vigorous training for the upcoming Victoria Secret show has had a definite, but unintentional, impact on her body.

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appy New Year to all Nubian Times readers and their families. Hope you all have a fantastic 2017.

Now, some of you will know that I am not a fan of New Year resolutions. Not because I am a kill joy, I just prefer SMART goals. Never the less, many of you are keen on New Year resolutions, so I have some advice which may help you to persevere with them.

Firstly, it is a fact that most of us will fail our New Year resolutions. Actually only 8% of us will be successful (according to Scranton University in USA).

In general, we fail because the resolutions we set are unrealistic, we set far too many, we try to compete with our friends and families unrealistic goals and the timescales we set are themselves nonsensical.

What makes the situation worse is that we feel like failures when we struggle to stick with and accomplish our resolutions.

So, if you want to stick with your resolutions you should:

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said, the ‘intention’ may be to ‘do good’ but ‘the method is wrong’.

The news of the book has inspired further debate. Debate discusses whether labels such as ‘girls’, ‘boys’, ‘women’, ‘madam’ and ‘ladies’ are acceptable. Some women believe that labels such as these are ‘offensive’ and ‘unnecessary’.

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TNT spoke to members of the local Manchester community. Some believe that terms are acceptable but it ‘depends on how they are said’. continued online

Just pick one thing and focus all of your energy on that. Try to keep it small and then when you have achieved it, move onto another one.

Try and avoid previous resolutions as they may affect your confidence and motivation.

Never go back…

Set a time scale and be realistic.

Try not to follow the crowd. Set a resolution that is really important to you. Don’t go with the latest fads or the latest thing on social media.

If you are like me and you are not a fan of resolutions, then why not think about key principles that you want to live by or endorse for 2017. They could include: Complain less and be thankful for what you have and what you have achieved. There are many people around the world who would do anything to have the life that you have.

It’s all relative.

Remind yourself every day, that you are awesome and special. You deserve the best.

Stay focused, stay blessed and have a wonderful 2017.

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Thomas Mullen’s Darktown is a gripping, shocking and unsettling crime story. The novel is set in pre-civil rights 1948 Atlanta. Mullen allows readers to follow the investigative journey of Atlanta’s first black police department.

The problem is, the authority of the department is limited. They can’t arrest white suspects, drive a squad car or use police headquarters.

They work from the basement of a gym.

A black woman turns up fatally beaten – last seen in a car driven by a white man.

The force risks everything to investigate the murder.

The ‘magnificent’ novel is soon to be a major TV series.

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ituated on Barlow Moor Road, fiveyear-old Olive and Thyme sits amongst a cluster of restaurants.

The restaurant’s décor boasts earthy tones. Dark brown wooden tables and chairs stand on an oak coloured wooden floor and lean against a sandstone brick wall.

Mahogany wooden beams in the ceiling, with Turkish hanging lamps, look down on the diners.

With plants littered in the corners of the restaurant in large brown vases, nature is within reach and sight. We had walked into a tranquil Turkish forest, far away from regular

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This feeling was further enhanced by the traditional Ottoman flute music which softly-played in the background. The special Mediterranean atmosphere recreated here is fitting, as Turkish, Greek and Italian food is served.

First, the starters. ‘Pink Lady’, accompanied by her hot and fresh-out-ofthe-clay-oven and swollen Turkish bread, were laid on the table in style.

Pink Lady is creamy yoghurt blended with beetroot and garlic then dressed with finely crushed pistachio nuts. An unusual dish, the beetroot was not overpowering; hints of garlic were present in the yoghurt.

Also served was ‘Sigara Boregi’, a Turkish delicacy which sees spinach, egg and parsley encapsulated in a fried feta cheese pastry.

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Robyn Travis’s Mama Can’t Raise No Man is an eyeopening, laugh-out loud novel which explores black masculinity in today’s society. Travis has created a thought provoking and intelligent debut novel.

The novel ‘grips you’ from the first page, taking you on a journey which gives you insight into different realities. The novel is crafted through a series of letters exchanged between a diverse and ‘colourful’ cast.

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crispy, with the soft filling melting in the mouth.

For the main; The ‘Ottoman Sac Tava’. This arrived sizzling in a traditional dish (sac pan); complete with lit flame beneath it. Tender diced lamb was combined with onions, crunchy sweet peppers, tomatoes, soft mushrooms and herbs.

The rice which accompanied the meat was equally as perfect. It was light, salty, slightly sweet and savoury. Cooked to perfection, each grain was separate, as if steamed.

‘Lemon and Thyme Chicken’ was served on a bed of risotto. The chicken was succulent and juicy, no sauce was needed. Sundried tomatoes were found in the risotto which was perfectly sticky, tomato-y and lemony.

Although under new ownership since September 2016, Olive and Thyme say they have “stayed the same”. The “same regular customers” visit and there has been “no changes”.

Local community members should not hesitate to visit this superb restaurant.

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The main character Duane, has found himself in prison despite efforts to turn his life around.

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Reflective and blunt, this is a candid memoir written by the founder of MuslimGirl.com, Amani Al-Khatahtbeh.

Al-Khatahtbeh reflects on being a Muslim in the wake of 9/11, the war on terror and through the Trump era.

This is an account of a ‘coming of age’ journey which details ‘feelings of alienation’ from American society.

We are given insight to what inspired her to create her website and become an activist.

This memoir will inspire and uplift Muslim women of western societies.

experiences of grief many people decide to withdraw from life.

Naomie Harris, who stars in the film, says death ‘teaches us’ to ‘cherish the time that we have’. Just as the film highlights, ‘there’s something beautiful about that’.

Will Smith plays a successful New York advertising executive named Howard. Howard has given up on life after the loss of his daughter.

His concerned friends try to inspire him to overcome his grief by reconnecting with him.

These connections with friends are not enough to bring Howard out of his state of grieving. Howard uses another method to relieve his pain.

He seeks answers from the universe by writing a diverse range of letters addressed to Love, Time and Death.

The letters are responded to in

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tarring Will Smith, Collateral Beauty, is a film about overcoming ‘great tragedy’ and re-forming connections after retreating from life.

unexpected personal responses. Howard comes to understand how the deepest loss can reveal moments of meaning and beauty.

The subject of grief and loss is a topic which all members of the film community can relate to. During

Will Smith was working on the film at the time that his father passed. He says the performance, the movie and the ideas are ‘deeply personal’. This did not stop Smith from delivering another inspirational performance.

The movie has a diverse and talented cast also including actresses Kate Winslet, Keira Knightly and Helen Mirren. The diversity of the cast creates a sense of equality.

The movie was released nationwide on 26 December 2016.

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irector, Barry Jenkins’s film Moonlight has been named Best Foreign Independent Film at the BIFA awards.

The film was announced as winner at the recent British Independent Film Award ceremony. This inspirational win depicts black male homosexuality.

The film is a visually poetic picture which visits three chapters of main character, Chiron’s life. Thus, the ‘powerful’ movie presents itself as a study which outlines and examines Chiron’s search for his true self.

Intimate silence The reserved nature of the character, the lighting and the diverse range of camera shots used creates an intimate silence.

This is a silence which has allowed the picture to stand out, having emotional quality.

With its subject matter, the movie speaks to a diverse range of communities. In this way, it appeals to an international audience.

The movie directly targets the black community. Set in the ‘projects’ the movie explores how environment determines whether a particular sexuality is expressed.

Best film of the year The movie screened at London’s BFI Film Festival in October 2016. Critics that attended described the movie as ‘emotional’ and ‘delicate’. Following positive reviews Altitude Film Distribution picked up the rights to distribute the film in the UK and Ireland.

The film is set to hit our theatres on 24 February 2017. It was released in the US on 21 October 2016 and has been a major success. Many critics consider this to be the ‘best film of the year’. ‘exquisite’ picture with ‘extraordinary performances’. The journey created breathes ‘new life’ into cinema. continued online

The 22-year-old singer has been backed by the BBC’s scheme for new music talent since sending in her song ‘White Tiger’ three years ago.

Since then, she has been signed by Sony Music and nominated for a Mobo Award.

She also sang the BBC’s Euro 2016 theme, a version of Edith Piaf’s La Foule.

Her prize was handed to her at the BBC Music Awards last month. Previous winners of the award include rock band Catfish and the Bottlemen and singer-songwriter Jack Garratt.

Speaking of her win, she said: “It’s an amazing honour to have won BBC Music Introducing Artist of the Year.

The BBC has been hugely supportive of my music ever since my independently released ‘Coolbeanz’ EP”.

She added “It’s a real honour to follow in the footsteps of acts like Jack Garratt and Catfish and the Bottlemen”.

BBC introducing is the BBC’s scheme for emerging musical

talent. It aims to showcase undiscovered and unsigned artists and has helped kickstart the careers of many artists. These include James Bay, Jake Bugg, Florence + the Machine and George Ezra since its launch in 2007.

Bizu, whose real name is Isobel Beardshaw, was born in London but moved around the world as a child because of her father’s job as a civil engineer.

Wearing her emotions on her sleeve, Izzy’s rich cultural tapestry has informed her music, threading nostalgic funk-and-soul elements with a genuine indie spirit.

Raised on singers like Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone and Amy Winehouse, she has won rave reviews for her uplifting jazz-inflected soul.

Her debut album A Moment of Madness was released this year, reaching number 28 in the official album chart.

“Izzy is a huge talent that I’m certain will be a huge success story both at home and abroad,” said Jason Carter, head of BBC Introducing.

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resh from supporting US rapper The Game at Manchester Academy, one of Manchester’s brightest Grime stars Hypes spoke to TNT exclusively about exciting news for this year.

It is an understatement to say that the south Manchester-born Grime artist is a hard worker. From music shows, concerts to rap battles including the Red Bull’s Grim-A-Side competition, Hypes has been busy working and teaming up with other notable names on the scene like R.I.O. 2017 thus, will have a lot to live up to where both Hypes’ music and work ethic are concerned.

BurstGanG, whose focus is Grime music,

is the Manchester-based collective that Hypes is part of.

After an impressive performance at the Caribbean Carnival of Manchester in last summer, of which the Carnival promoter “loved it [BurstGanG’s set]”, Hypes was asked to support the ‘My Life’ rapper on stage at Manchester Academy.

Reflecting on the night he supported the US star, Hypes exclaimed “It was brilliant”.

“I wouldn’t consider being a supporting act again unless it is someone legendary like The Game.

We [BurstGanG] want do our own concerts because we have our own material”, he continued. continued online

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wo of the biggest R&B singers of the 90s and early 2000s are set to come to Manchester this coming February.

Grammy Award winning Ashanti will return for a nationwide R&B tour commencing at the beginning of next year. This tour will mark her first return to the UK in three years.

Not only will the 36-year-old singer perform her top hits, but will also start work on an upcoming album.

The new work, which will mark her fifth studio album, is due to be released in later this year.

The ‘Foolish’ singer, dealt with a very public and messy breakup with renowned rapper, Nelly, last year. The pair had been dating for 10 years.

As much as the relationship was kept out of the limelight, Ashanti herself has been in no way short of overwhelming attention.

In 2015, Ashanti opened up about crazed fans and an ongoing trail against a stalker.

Ashanti will be joined by Grammy nominee singer, songwriter and music producer, Joe. Joe’s most famous works include: ‘Don’t Wanna Be a Player’, ‘Stutter’, ‘If I Was Your Man’ and ‘Thank God I Found You’.

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The R&B duo will first hit Manchester on 24 February 2017 at Manchester Academy. A second date for the show had to be made after popular demand caused a complete sell-out of the first concert. The second show will be at O2 Ritz on 28 February. Tickets are on sale now.

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#BritsSoWhite outrage leads to ‘rethink’ lack of diversity TNT Entertainment TNT Entertainment Britain’s biggest music awards, the Brits, will shake-up its choice of judges this year. This is being done in an attempt to address the lack of diversity.

No black artists received nominations last year, despite huge success from home-grown artists like Stormzy, Skepta and Krept & Kronan.

The ‘shake-up’ comes after an outrage over the lack of black nominees.

In the Echo of the #OscarsSoWhite, #BritsSoWhite trended on twitter.

Rapper Stormzy and others behind him criticised the Brits organisers for failing to represent multiculturalism on the British music scene.

Following that; artist like Lilly Allen and Laura Mvula were amongst many to support the outcry. Singersongwriter Mvula threatened to boycott the award show earlier this year in light of this.

Whilst British artists were overlooked, international musicians

TNT Entertainment including Kendrick Lamar and Drake were nominated in these categories. Many commentators have said this issue has been ongoing and ignored.

Stormzy released a direct freestyle ‘On take’ calling the Brit Awards ‘embarrassing’.

Ged Doherty, chairman of BPI and Brit Awards replied to Stormzy’s criticism several days after. He said it led to a whole rethink, citing it “was a wakeup call for me”.

Over 700 new judges have been invited to vote for the 2017 prizes. It is reported they are a mix of record label representatives and members of the media.

Meanwhile, the Golden Globe nominations this year have brought hope for change in the film industry in terms of diversity.

Last year, Academy Award nominations in particular were criticised for lack of diversity (#OscarsSoWhite). continued online

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With the chance to showcase the Christmas present jewellery, every year we see an abundance of jewels, gems and sparkles.

Neither of the pair has any other children and both are reportedly ecstatic about the new addition to their family. They have chosen to name the baby Eissa Al Mana.

This year, J Lo’s choice of New Year’s Eve necklace confirmed the rumours of a new relationship with rapper Drake.

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Soon after the claims made light, Dick Clark Productions hit back. The production team stated that the allegation that they “would ever intentionally compromise the success of any artist is defamatory, outrageous and frankly absurd”.

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Raw [Rhythm and Words] (2017) 30 January 2017 8:00 pm Contact Theatre PRICE: Free

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R n B singers Joe and Ashanti will be performing in a second event in Manchester on 28 February 2017.

Raw is an open mic night for poets, vocalists, and MCs. This night will also feature the Freestyle Pyramid Competition with quirky prizes.

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Following success at Edinburgh Fringe 2016, James Wilson-Taylor, comes to Manchester. Wilson Taylor brings a musical history and attempts to end bullying and rebrand gingers.

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Strictly Come Dancing’s, Brendan Cole hosts a spectacular production featuring his guest dancers. There will also be a new leading lady, a 14 piece band and singers live on stage.

Z-arts are bringing a Chinese New Year Family Fun day to the community. Go along to enjoy a Chinese themed fun day. There will be arts and crafts all inspired by the Year of the Rooster.Exchange this Christmas.

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BBC Young Dancer is back! Now at the final category stage, 5 young dancers will perform for a place in the Grand Final. A panel of judges will choose the winner. The final will be filmed to be broadcast on BBC 4.

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Energetic hip-hop duo, Slimm Jimmi and Swae Lee are coming to Manchester. The duo is best known for hits such as Black Beetles, No Flex Zone and No Type.

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Whilst there, he declared Africa is helping to drive the next wave of progress in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. This is further evidence that the parts are summing up nicely towards a productive and valuable whole.

Firstly, look out for a completely locally-designed and manufactured smartphone via South Africa’s Onyx Connect. Production is set to begin early in January. The company also has plans for tablets and TV set-top boxes. In addition, an Ethiopian distribution centre to help drive sales across the continent, is planned. Admittedly, the proposed 1GB of RAM won’t shake up any current technological trees.

But an ultra-competitive price of around £18 may make the more well-known importers take a second look at their ridiculous margins. In the longer-run, the new phone promises to spur other local entrants into the market which will further boost developments.

Progress across the STEM franchise has received a boost from steps to make it easier for African innovators to register. Following this, innovatiors can secure the intellectual property rights (including patents and design) over their creations.

The new online portal regime replaces a timeconsuming and costly pen and paper procedure.

This often made it easier and more profitable to sell an idea to be exploited for profit by those beyond Africa’s shores. The meter on those days looks to be running down.

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ormer business secretary Lord Peter Mandelson has said there has been a mistaken impression of Brexit’s economic effects on the UK. The negative economic effects of Brexit will happen gradually not rather than in one big hit, according to the Labourite.

Lord Mandelson, a central figure in New Labour who served under the last Labour government, said Remainers were

“mistaken”. The Remain campaign was wrong to suggest there would be a single big economic hit from leaving the union.

He warned that Brexit was “the elephant in the room” when it came to industrial policy. In addition, he said exit from the single market would intensify problems for business caused by leaving the EU. Over time, businesses would face border tariffs, customs barriers, frictional cost and regulatory disruption and interruption of

trade. He recently told the House of Commons business committee that severe deterioration in the UK business environment may be inevitable.

“This deterioration is not going to happen straight away. That was the mistaken impression, in my view, given in the referendum.

“There are basic choices, hard or soft, which must be got right first.

If we get Brexit wrong I don’t think industrial strategy in itself will be able to correct the consequences of a hard Brexit”.

“It will be a gradual, inexorable worsening of conditions in the UK. That’s why people saying it all seems to be going OK so far are missing the point – it hasn’t even kicked off yet.

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anchester-based business, A.Monaie Designs offers personalised, handmade, creatively crafted jewellery and accessories for fashion lovers.

The owner of the company is a young black woman who prides herself on being able to design and create ‘uniquely beautiful’ jewellery and accessories.

Her love for art and creativity motivated her to begin her jewellery business.

Most notably, her ability to translate a ‘story’ through materials and fabric is the talent which sets her apart from the rest.

A.Monaie, refuses to be ‘put in a box’, so unsurprisingly her designs are eclectic,

vibrant and diverse. The vibrancy and creativity of her designs reject society’s conception that you ‘have to be x or y or z’, allowing those who flaunt her designs to stand out and resist categorisation.

The work of A.Monaie is hugely inspirational especially as her pieces – which are statements in themselves - carry with them an encouraging message. This message forces consumers to embrace their individuality and unique life path which changes shape as time passes by.

The carefully crafted jewellery and accessories are fitting for ‘creatives, trendsetters, heroes, and heroines’.

Many of A.Monaie’s designs also take inspiration from Africa, thus encouraging consumers to wear their history proudly.

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Salford winter cycling drop-in

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rom 10am until 4pm on Saturday 14 January, Brookes Cycle Life Salford is hosting a ‘winter cycling drop-in’.

The drop-in aims to encourage local cyclists to brave the cold months and offers winter-specific safety and visibility advice.

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If you arrive on the day and quote ‘winter ready campaign’, you can even receive a free bike maintenance check. This, plus the advice the shop has to offer, is sure to leave you all set for the coldest conditions.

Serena Williams engaged to Reddit co-founder

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S tennis star Serena Williams has announced she is engaged to the cofounder of Reddit, Alexis Ohanian.

The 2016’s Wimbledon women’s singles winner, announced the engagement in a poem. The 35-year-old posted the poem on a Reddit thread for people to share their engagement stories.

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In the poem she posted from her Reddit account, she said that Ohanian proposed to her. The 33-yearold entrepreneur is said to have proposed at the place they first met during a surprise trip to Rome.

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New Year honours list credits GB’s Olympians TNT Sport

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his year’s honours list has recognised a number of sports stars, in light of Team GB’s success in Rio. 10% of the list was filled by Olympians and Paralympians, with five receiving knighthood or damehood.

The list is released at New Year and honours people who have served the United Kingdom. This service can be in a variety of forms, including through sporting achievement.

Amongst the Olympians to become a Sir this year was World Number One tennis star Andy Murray. 2016 saw him go from strength to strength, winning Wimbledon for the second time. He also brought home gold from Rio and became Sports Personality of the Year for the third time.

Mo Farah was another Olympian to become a Sir. He secured his fourth Olympic gold medal in 2016 and was overwhelmed to receive the honour. He said: “I’m so happy to be awarded this incredible honour from the country that has been my home since I moved here at the age of eight”.

The number of Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) background recipients was it its highest this year.

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Since the news of our country’s new sirs and dames, there have been heated discussions surrounding the choices.

Some argue that to be a knight or a dame you must have done much more than excel in sport.

It has been noted that many of these sports stars have also been honoured due to their work for charity. However, some still insist that they are too young and haven’t done enough to deserve it.

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ndy Murray has been voted the BBC Sports Personality of the Year for the third time. He is the only person ever to have ever won the award so many times.

The event took place at Birmingham’s Genting Arena, but Murray couldn’t be there in person on the night. He accepted the award from Florida, talking to the audience and those at home from a video-link.

Since first being awarded the title in 2013, he went on to win it in 2015 and now again 2016.

In December, India comfortably secured overall test series victory over England. The deciding match was England’s fourth defeat in five matches.

This wasn’t all he did in 2016 either. Murray also won his second Wimbledon title in June, plus brought home gold from the summer Olympics in Rio.

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The list made two of our Olympic sportswomen dames – heptathlon heroine Jessica Ennis-Hill and rowing champion Katherine Grainger. Both athletes have now retired from their sports, having achieved incredible things for Great Britain.

Individuals from the BAME community have made up 9.3% of the list.

Jamaica defeat England in latest netball series

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Back in October, England allowed Bangladesh to secure a historic victory over them to end the series 1-1. England lost ten wickets in one session in the test series for the first time since 1934.

Team GB’s Paralympic flag bearer Lee Pearson also received knighthood.

He took his gold medal total to 11 in Rio, winning individual freestyle in equestrian.

Murray named Sports Personality of the Year

For the past few years he has been amongst the best in the tennis community.

In November, he went one better when he was named World Number One in the sport.

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The Scotsman truly ended 2016 on top of the world.

Amongst the other candidates for the Sports Personality award this year was Paralympian Kadeena Cox. The local Manchester Metropolitan University student brought home gold from Rio, in two different sports. She was the first Brit to win gold in two sports at the same Paralympics since 1988.

As though these medals weren’t enough, the inspirational athlete also added a silver and a bronze to her collection. continued online

beating England 64-57.

amaica came out on top over England in December winning the Netball International Series.

Jamaica and England – otherwise known as the Sunshine Girls and the Roses – have grown quite a rivalry in the sport.

The first of the three face-offs was at London’s Copper Box Arena and saw Jamaica start strong.

They beat England 66-49.

Back in 2014, the Sunshine Girls beat England to the bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. This was the second time Jamaica had claimed Commonwealth Games bronze, also taking it home from Manchester in 2002.

At Manchester’s Belle Vue, England were victorious in game two and made the overall standings level with a 63-50 win.

The decider took place at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena and it was all to play for after two close matches.

In an exciting end to the series, Jamaica clinched the overall victory,

England then got Jamaica back the year after, by beating them to the bronze at the 2015 Sydney World Cup. continued online

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