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FAT VAT Bradford homes to be powered through renewable energy

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An innovative trial has been launched in Bradford, where excess cooking oils could soon be used to power a selection of the city’s homes.

RESIDENT: Hena Begum has lived on Amberley Street, Bradford, for more than 20 years and was issued with one of the Fat Vats to dispose of her cooking oil

85 residents across two streets in the Bradford Moor area have been issued with ‘Fat Vats’, plastic buckets in which households are urged to put their waste cooking oil rather than pour it down the drain.

Over the last five years, 80 sewer blockages have been reported by Yorkshire Water in the Bradford Moor area, with fatty oils clogging up the water flow, the main concern.

This new trial not only helps solve the longstanding drainage problem but simultaneously provides homes with renewable energy.

The tubs are collected from resident’s homes and taken to a large waste collection unit, provided by renewable energy experts Living Fuels, which is filled and then taken to one of their energy centres for conversion.

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ORGANISER: Fawaz Alghofari has been living in the UK since 2000 but felt his ‘brothers’ needed help in their plea for asylum

“We have been forgotten” Leeds’ Syrians call for help as cost of living rises

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

A host of Syrian nationals from across the north of England gathered outside a Leeds court earlier this week as their long wait for interviews passed the five month mark.

Described recently by David Cameron as the ‘greatest refugee crisis of our time’, thousands of Syrian nationals have arrived on SACRIFICE: Ahmad AlHariri had to leave his wife and three children behind as he searched for a better life for his family in the UK

British shores in search for asylum, yet for Leeds’ representatives, they believe not enough is being done fast enough to support them.

Syrian refugees in the UK must pass an interview before they can seek employment or even education, and, in the meantime, live off just £35 a week from government funding.

Demonstrators gathered outside Waterside Court, on Kirkstall Road, Leeds, on Monday 17th March, to express their frustrations

at ‘not being able to do anything’ whilst they wait for appointments.

More than 50 campaigners, most of whom were Syrian asylum seekers, held banners with messages expressing their worries, and calling for help.

Syrian national, Fawaz Alghofari, 43, has lived in Leeds since 2000, yet helped organise the peaceful protest after witnessing his homeland’s situation go from ‘bad to worse’ in recent months.

He explained what he was hoping to achieve through the demonstration, emphasising the need for Leeds’ asylum seekers in particular to be catered for.

“Almost all of these men and women have been here for five months now and still have yet to be interviewed by the UK border agency,” he said.

“They are being forced to live on the smallest budget every week, with no access to education, college, English language courses or any jobs.

“We are here today to get a voice for the Syrian people and help them get a quick interview by the UK border agency and get their settlement.

“They are not here to get benefits, they are here to work and until they get their card and settlement they cannot do anything, it is ridiculous.”

Mr Alghofari, who lives in the Burmantofts area of Leeds with his wife and three children, added that many protestors have been forced to leave family and friends behind in search for safety.

25-year-old Kamil, who did not wish to give his surname, was forced to leave his wife in Syria in October in hope of gaining asylum

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in the UK before sending for her safe arrival.

Yet, after five months of waiting, he is yet to hear anything from the Home Office, and says he can never know when something bad is going to happen to his family.

“We came over here as asylum seekers and after such a long, dangerous journey we thought our suffering would be over; but it isn’t,” he said.

“We respect the rules of the Home Office and understand in some cases it may take up to six months before an interview can be arranged. But, as you see with the situation back in our country being so critical and dangerous, we need help now.

“Every day somebody could be killed back home and until we get our settlements, there is nothing we can do.

“People elsewhere in the country are getting their interviews yet here in Leeds nobody is getting anything.”

Mohammed Fattal, 28, arrived in the UK in October with his brother, and was sent to live in Leeds whilst waiting for an interview to be processed, whilst his sibling went to Cardiff.

After one month, his brother was officially processed by the Home Office yet four months later and Mr Fattal is still waiting to hear about his future.

DANGER: Lamar is currently living in Durham with her husband but says she cannot work despite having a Master’s degree and fears she may be sent to live in Iraq where her family would be in danger

QUESTIONS: Kamil has been in the UK since October and says he worries about the safety of his family in Syria every day whilst he waits for an interview HELP: Syrian refugees say they have been waiting too long for interviews which would allow them to settle in the UK, with many saying Leeds’ population is overlooked

“UK standing by the Syrian people”

Last Saturday marked the grim three-year anniversary of Syria’s civil war. In countries around the world people took part in candlelight vigils for the people of Syria who have suffered and continue to suffer the most unimaginable horrors.

In just three years this brutal conflict has claimed 140,000 lives.

More than 2.6million people have fled the borders to escape the bloodshed. We are hearing harrowing reports of people starving inside Syria’s sieged cities and snipers targeting children.

Polio has returned to the country 14 years after Syria was certified polio-free.

The UK is standing by Syrian people in their hour of desperate need. Our total funding for Syria and the region is now £600 million.

This is three times the size of our response to any other humanitarian crisis and it reflects the scale of the suffering. We know our support is reaching those who need it most. Every month it is supplying food for over 353,000 people and clean water for over 1.5 million people. We have also funded over 315,000 medical consultations.

The people of the UK can

feel proud that as a country we are at the forefront of the international humanitarian effort.

I have seen for myself the difference we are making. I was in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley in January and met refugees facing their third winter living in a tent.

These people are incredibly stoic and brave about what they have been through but when you speak to them terrible stories of loss and trauma emerge. For parents the biggest worry is what this crisis is doing to their children. Children have been killed, beaten, shot at and abused during this war.

Children have lost their homes and their schools, and, in many cases, their relatives.

We must not let these children become a generation lost to conflict. That is why from the start of the Syria crisis the UK has prioritised vulnerable children, ensuring not only that they have the basics they need for survival, but also the chance for a better future. Last year, working closely with the charity UNICEF, we helped to launch the No Lost Generation initiative, providing education, protection and trauma counselling for the children that one day we hope

can rebuild Syria.

We have already invested £30 million in to this initiative and by working with partner organisations such as Save the Children and Islamic Relief we are getting more help through to those in need every single day. This includes support for a £2 million project by Islamic Relief to secure access to appropriate education for over 3,500 children. In Lebanon, I announced new funding to provide 300,000 packs of textbooks for all children between the ages of 6 and 15 in state schools, both local and refugee. Many of Syria’s neighbouring countries, like Lebanon, are under enormous strain as the number of refugees continues to spiral. The UK is doing everything possible to support them.

When you speak to Syrians who have been forced to flee their country the one thing they all say is that they want to go back. They want to rebuild their lives, their homes and their country. We continue to work with the UN and other partners to bring about a political settlement that will end this crisis and we continue to push all sides of the conflict for unhindered and safe humanitarian access. A whole generation is depending on us, and we cannot let them down.

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LAUNCH: Representatives from the Karmand Community Centre, Yorkshire Water, and Living Fuels gathered at one of the containers to launch the scheme

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Blossom your business

A new service, based at a popular Leeds library offering a wide range of support and advice to small business owners and entrepreneurs, has been officially launched this week.

The newly refurbished Business & IP Centre at Leeds Central Library, which is based right in the heart of the city centre, will provide a free and accessible service to anyone wishing to set up, protect and grow a successful business.

Visitors to the centre will be able to access business databases and market research reports, trade journals, directories and a wealth of other information about starting up and running a business.

There will also be a programme of free workshops and 1:1 advice sessions delivered by staff and business experts on a range of topics including starting up, business planning and marketing, as well as how intellectual property can protect products, brands and designs.

For more information and details regarding Leeds City Council’s Business & IP Centre call 0113 247 8266.

New-look street cleaners

Street cleaning crews have switched on to the benefits of green transport with their newest van.

The diminutive all-electric tipper vehicle can now be seen around the city centre.

Crews can collect up to five tonnes of rubbish from the city centre in 24 hours, and despite its size, crews can load over 100 bags of waste and litter into the back the of van.

In fact, its smaller size is a big advantage – it makes it ideal for accessing narrow alleyways that the usual, larger vehicles can’t.

The electric vehicle has no emissions and is more manoeuvrable, so is well suited to being used in pedestrian areas to empty bins.

Don’t get cornered by pay day lenders

Leeds City Council is continuing its fight against the payday loan industry in the city as news that the level of borrowing from payday lenders in the UK has shot up by 80 per cent in the last year.

The national debt charity Step Change has just released its latest figures which show that the number of their clients coming for help after taking payday loans was 67,000 in 2013 compared with 36,000 in the previous year.

As part of the council’s strategy to tackle this problem, a new website (www.leedsmic.org.uk) is being launched to signpost people across the city to free independent, financial and debt advice and more affordable credit facilities.

FAT VAT CLOGGED: Fatty oils have been the cause of more than 50 blockages in Bradford Moor’s sewers over the last five years (stock images provided by Yorkshire Water)

Bradford homes to be powered through renewable energy Cover story continued The two streets involved in the trial are Amberley Street and Welland Terrace. Resident of the prior for more than 20 years, Hena Begum, received her Fat Vat earlier this month and although she thought it was a good idea, she added that it may not prove a huge success straight away.

“We have used the buckets but to be honest I have not really found it that helpful,” she said.

“I don’t get enough waste oil to put in the Fat Vat but I can see how it may be good if a lot of houses were all putting their oil in.

“If it stops drain problems then it is of course a good thing so I have been putting in what little I do use.”

Waste oil gathered from just one of the collection units, which can hold in excess of 1,000 litres, could go on to provide the power to make 250,000 cups of tea, or power a microwave for 3,000 hours.

Duncan Woodhead, Network Protection Technician at Yorkshire Water, was delighted to launch the programme and said he was looking forward to seeing the results.

He said: “We've been working closely with local residents and are asking them to do their bit by not tipping their waste cooking fats, oils and greases down the sewer.

“A lot of people don’t realise the damage this can do because these liquids solidify when they get down to the sewers and that can cause blockages. We are all now looking forward to experiencing the benefits this new trial will bring.”

110 kilotonnes of used cooking oil is disposed of each year by UK householders, which could power 110,000 homes with carbon neutral electricity.

A recipe for success

Kirklees Catering Service has now been awarded a Silver Food for Life Catering Mark for providing school meals and is the only school catering service in Yorkshire to receive this.

The award provides parents of children, who take school dinners, with a guarantee that their children are eating meals which are freshly prepared and healthy, made with local and organic ingredients.

The Kirklees Catering Service is one of only 10 local authority inhouse catering services nationally to achieve the silver award.

This achievement represents a major commitment on the part of Kirklees Council’s Catering team to providing healthy meals using sustainably-sourced, traceable ingredients, at the heart of school catering.

The award is held for all 184 schools in their contract, and two extra care settings. It is the only school catering service in Yorkshire to have achieved the Silver award.

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An interview with former West Yorkshire Deputy Chief Constable, Jawaid Akhtar

‘It was my responsibility to help others learn about our culture’

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

For 32 years, Jawaid Akhtar was proud to call himself a member of the West Yorkshire Police Force yet at the start of 2014, he finally called time on his long-standing career and became ‘just Jawaid’ once again.

Involved in some of the biggest cases in West Yorkshire throughout the last four decades, he will perhaps be best remembered for spearheading the investigation into Bradford’s ‘Crossbow Cannibal’, Steven Griffiths.

His rise up the ranks eventually saw him obtain the role as West Yorkshire Deputy Chief Constable upon retirement, after beginning as just another officer in Huddersfield in 1982.

One of the very first Asian officers in the force, he helped pioneer the way for an inclusive institution, educating many and breaking down barriers.

Despite experiencing a rise in Islamophobia following cases such as 9/11 and the Lee Rigby killing, he never doubted that a career in the police wasn’t for him.

Speaking to the Asian Express, he remembered what it was like starting out as an officer and the importance of his family’s support in the early days.

“When I started in the police in Halifax in ‘82, I was one of the early few Asian officers to join the force,” he said.

“It was a very different organisation to the one now. With so few people from the BME community I guess there was a curiosity really surrounding me.

“It wasn’t so much a bad thing, just a lot of people hadn’t experienced an Asian officer before so they just wanted to know what it was all about.

“I guess you could compare it to a white person going to a very rural part of India and the local kids come out to see you because they have never seen a white person before. It wasn’t quite as extreme as that but there was certainly intrigue around us.

“As one of the first Asian officers, I felt like I had a duty to help educate others and that is something I am very proud to have done from day one to the end – It was my responsibility to help others learn.”

He added: “I came from a working-class background. My father worked in the mill, my eldest brother was a bus driver, and the other a mechanic so I wouldn’t say I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth.

“I just had an extraordinary supportive family who wanted me to go into higher education and wanted me to get a good job, which I did through the graduate scheme.”

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him to rise up the ranks quickly.

It was just another thing that made him unique and stand out to others in the force.

“It was like a double whammy I guess,” he said. “As an Asian officer I was somewhat unique but to be a graduate at that time as well just added to the whole interest around me.”

Despite experiencing occasional racist slurs, Jawaid said he never once thought that the police ‘wasn’t for him’ and said there were always people there for support throughout his career.

As he began to rise up the ranks he got more and more responsibility and in one of his last investigations, he was the lead in one of Bradford’s most shocking crimes of recent memory.

The ‘Crossbow Cannibal’ case saw Stephen Griffiths murder three sex workers in the city and Jawaid was appointed Gold Commander for the investigation.

He said: “I remember sitting there one day with the senior investigating officer for that job who was Sukhbir Singh.

“I just sat there and thought, ‘who would have thought 30 years ago, on a case as significant as this, you would have an Asian gold commander and senior investigating officer’.

“Back when I was a Detective Sergeant, I went to a scene involving an Asian family and spoke to them in Punjabi. Despite me being the highest ranking officer there, they just assumed I wasn’t as important as the white officers because of the colour of my skin.

“So fast forward to the S t e p h e n Griffiths case in 2009 and it shows how far we have come. It is one of the cases I am most proud of working on.”

Despite the improved workplace for members of the BME community in the police, Jawaid added that there was still work to be done. “ Th e r e are still so few

officers in the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) ranks that are from a BME background,” he said.

“Five or six years ago we were into double figures; I think there is about four left now so the challenge is still there.

“I haven’t got the magic wand or answer as to why this is the case and I’d say for anyone who can explain it, there is a degree in it for them. Profile, ambitions, support, all these things contribute. “ Jawaid is succeeded in the force by his son, Moshin, who currently works out of the Huddersfield base. On his final day, the fatherand-son pair patrolled the streets for one last time, and despite his full backing of Moshin, Jawaid admits he still worries as a caring father.

“Obviously there was great sense of pride that day and almost nostalgia to be back where it all started on my final day, but this time I was with my son,” he said.

“As a parent you still sort of worry and having been in the job, and having seen what happens in terms of some of the criticism people face, being a parent it is only natural to have them worries.

“But, to see Moshin continue in the force is fantastic and he will be there for at least 30 years.”

For a man from Pakistan, who moved to the UK at the age of 10 speaking no English, to have finished up as deputy chief constable of the fourth largest force in country is something quite remarkable, it is the story of Jawaid Akhtar.

SERVICE: Jawaid Akhtar worked for more than 30 years in the police force and helped pioneer the way for members of the BME community to join the ranks

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Dewsbury Library, based on Railway Street, has finally been reopened to the public.

The library was closed for two weeks for the installation of self-issue and return machines which enable visitors to take out and return books themselves.

The work also included the creation of a visitor information area and the completion of some remedial work on walls affected by water ingress earlier in the year.

Cllr Shabir Pandor, Kirklees Cabinet member for Libraries, said: “The new self-issue and return machines will benefit library customers who won’t have to queue to take out or return their library books.

“The self-service machines will also free up staff to work with the public elsewhere in the library such as offering more support with IT, and the recently-established ‘knit and natter’ group on Thursdays.”

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£16,000 raised for flood victims Religions come together to aid those most in need

Plans on track for le Tour

Local residents and businesses are invited to a series of roadshows to help understand the impact on them when the Tour de France comes through the district in July.

Cabinet members will be brought up to date with the plans when they meet on 25th March, when the information plans and the total number of road closures needed will be outlined.

It is likely that there will be around 170 road closures on July 6, mainly on or directly accessing the actual route.

Comprehensive plans will be put in place to ensure that local residents can prepare well in advance, as the road closures will last several hours.

GREETED: Members of IMWS were met by the Bishop of Taunton, as they discussed the relief efforts and were given a tour of some of the worst affected areas

Regeneration for famous landmark

Improvement works began at Knottingley Hill Top earlier this month as part of a £225,000 scheme.

The works will create an attractive gateway at Hill Top, enhancing its public realm. It includes the planting of trees, new seating and replacing paving. There will also be new and reduced guardrails to give a more open feel, as well as restoration of some walls and new footways and kerbs.

New signage will also be created around the area, including signposts to the Railway Station, Town Hall, the canal walk and the Amphitheatre.

Cllr Denise Jeffery, Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Growth, said: “These works will improve the Knottingley Hill Top area for residents, businesses and visitors. It will provide a much improved gateway into Knottingley and should be complete by the summer.”

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DONATION: The group presented a cheque of £16,000 to the Somerset Community Foundation which works with residents whose homes have been affected by the floods

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

A delegation of generous fundraisers from a West Yorkshire voluntary organisation travelled more than 200 miles last weekend to deliver vital funding to the floodhit area of Somerset.

The Batley-based Indian Muslim Welfare Society (IMWS), made the long trip south, as they presented a cheque of £16,000 to the Somerset Community Foundation flood appeal fund.

After seeing pictures of the floods through the media, the group began fundraising in mosques throughout Batley, Dewsbury and Huddersfield, and within a couple of weeks, had already raised more than £10,000.

Chairman of IMWS, Mohamed Mulla, explained why the group were so determined to help out and how delighted he was to see interfaith relations.

“Although there may not be any connection between the Indian Muslim Welfare Society and Somerset, we have the connection of humanity and that is why we knew we had to help,” he said.

“We saw pictures of homes which had been flooded and decided we must do something to help.

“It was through working with the Somerset Community Foundation that we actually got involved with the fundraising efforts and the work alongside the Bishop of Taunton.”

The group presented the £16,000 cheque to the foundation before being taken on a tour of the

affected areas, starting with the church in Muchelney, which acted as the central hub for the flood relief effort, before moving on to Burrowbridge.

The Bishop of Taunton, the Rt Rev Peter Maurice, welcomed the IMWS to the long-marooned Somerset village after meeting them in Thorney.

“This is such a wonderful gesture of solidarity from one community to another,” he said.

“It's heartening to find that rural communities in distress in Somerset are getting support from Muslim communities in Yorkshire.

“We're very grateful to the Indian Muslim Welfare Society and to all the individuals who have generously contributed to the collection. We are deeply grateful for their expression of kindness, compassion and care for those affected by the flooding.”

The group also met Rita Dobson, a resident in Taunton whose home has been flooded twice already this year, in January and February.

Ms Dobson said it was lovely to meet a group who were simply raising funds due to the goodness of their hearts.

“It is really nice to meet some people who genuinely care,” she said. “It’s not politically motivated or anything like that, it’s just the generosity of the heart, it does get you quite emotional really.

“When you’re living in a quite sad looking house at the moment, just little things like this can make a huge difference. My spirit has been lifted today.”

The IMWS have prided themselves on helping disasters both close to home and elsewhere in the world. In 2009, they raised thousands for the Cumbrian flood victims and have also raised much more for the tsunami relief work in 2004.

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Safety is a priority

A derelict building in Halifax which could have put people’s safety at risk has been boarded up and made safe by Calderdale Council.

The old brewery garage on Maltings Road at Fountain Head Village, Wheatley, has been out of use and deteriorating gradually since the brewery closed in 1996. Last week concerns were raised about the safety of the building, and the Council went to inspect straight away.

It was open and unsecured; there was a risk of some of the brickwork collapsing; and there were holes in the floor which created a safety risk.

Graffiti on the inside walls showed that the building has been accessed.

Rubbish has been dumped outside and has been reported to the Environmental Health team.

The Council took immediate action to make the site safe. This included boarding it up, sealing the openings, removing a loose beam and placing a mound across the entrance to prevent access.

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Parking charges change Wakefield Council’s key decision makers will discuss how to improve the way parking restrictions are enforced, which will soon become the Council’s responsibility.

The Council will take on enforcement powers from the Police when Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE) is introduced in April 2015.

On 25th March, Cabinet will discuss a new system of fines and changes to the parking permit process.

It is proposed to fine motorists £70 for more serious offences and £50 for less serious offences, with discounts of 50 per cent if paid within 14 days.

Parking offences will include parking in a permit space without displaying a valid permit, parking in a restricted area outside a school and stopped on a pedestrian crossing and/or crossing area marked by zigzags.

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DECISION: Cllr Kamila Maqsood, for Gipton and Harehills, helped overturn the previous scheme after receiving a complaint from one of her ward’s residents, Mr Mohammed Shazad

Taxi’s tip triumph Permit change success for Leeds’ cabbies

A permit scheme, which meant that more than 500 Hackney Carriage vehicles across the city could not dispose of their waste properly, has been amended to the delight of many residents and councillors.

Until now taxis were deemed ‘commercial vehicles’ and therefore subject to restrictions at the eight facilities across Leeds. Drivers were required to obtain a permit from the Council if they wished to use their vehicle to dispose of waste from their own home.

However, following a request by Councillor Kamila Maqsood, representative for Gipton and Harehills, Leeds City Council has acknowledged that while taxis are classed as commercial vehicles, they are unlikely to transport commercial waste and so these residents were being unnecessarily restricted by the permit scheme.

The policy has been quickly updated and site attendants informed they will no longer require taxis with less than eight seats to produce a permit in order to dispose of household waste.

Councillor Maqsood said it was a correct ruling and one which should never have really been in place to start with.

She said: “A number of local residents contacted me to complain

that they were being prevented from disposing of rubbish at the Meanwood Road site, despite using the facility without problems for a number of years.

“I’m delighted that the Council has recognized taxi drivers often have no choice but to use their vehicle for personal matters and has acted really quickly to update the scheme and help out local drivers.

“The work of my fellow colleague, Cllr Mark Dobson, Executive Member for Environment and Parks, also cannot go unnoticed in helping to rectify this ruling.”

Mr Mohammed Shazad is a taxi driver who lives in Cllr Maqsood’s ward and initially brought up the issue after being refused use of the Meanwood Road waste sorting site.

He said he was ‘delighted’ to see the rule change, and thanked his councillor for her support.

“I was just doing some general DIY at home when I went to drop off some pieces of wood at the waste site and got refused access,” he said.

“I brought up the matter with my ward councillor, Kamila Maqsood, who was terrific in the way she handled the situation, keeping us up to date with everything.

“I’m now really happy that I can use these sites just like anybody else.”

Heroin warning West Yorkshire Police issue new plea to encourage drug users to seek help

Police have warned of a potentially strong or contaminated batch of a Class A drug after the sudden death of man in Leeds earlier this week.

An unnamed 26-year-old male was found dead at an address in Bank Avenue, Morley, at approximately 1.30pm on Sunday 16th March after an ambulance was called to the scene.

A post mortem examination proved inconclusive and the results of toxicology tests are awaited to establish the cause of his death.

Three men, aged 30, 42 and 58, were arrested on suspicion of drugs offences in connection with the man’s death and were later released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Detective Inspector David Roberts, of Leeds District CID, said: “Work to establish the cause of this man's death is ongoing but

it is known that he was a heroin user and had been taking drugs in the time leading up to his death.

“It is not yet known if the strength of the heroin taken was a factor or if the heroin had been cut with something unusual, but the police and public health officials feel it is appropriate to advise drugs users that if they feel unwell or get an unusual reaction to something they have taken, they should seek medical advice immediately.

“Leeds has a number of drug treatment services available to assist and support people who want to stop taking drugs and we would encourage people to access those services to avoid the health risks associated with drug use.”

Leeds Harm Reduction Service for people wanting to seek advice or access treatment for substance misuse can be contacted on 0113 242 1161.

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Pottery showcase

Superb handmade pottery produced by a group of adult learners with physical disabilities has been showcased at a historic house in Leeds this week.

This follows a previous visit to Temple Newsam House made by the Osmondthorpe Resource Centre group as part of a workshop focusing on ‘The Leeds Pottery’, which is one of the largest collections of Creamware in the country.

So inspired were the participants by what was on offer, they made a request to create their own pottery at the Osmondthorpe Resource Centre, guided by their YMCA tutor.

After viewing the quality of their work, assistant community curator at Temple Newsam House Helen Pratt, was so impressed that she requested the collection be put on display to the public.

Following its launch at Temple Newsam House, the display will subsequently be showcased at Leeds Discovery Centre from 1st April.

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New £1 coin by 2017 Treasury says the two metal piece will be harder to fake

The Treasury announced Wednesday it was ditching the £1 coin used in Britain for the past three decades and replacing it with a 12-sided piece that will be harder to fake.

The Treasury says the new coin, made of two metals in two different colours and modelled on the old Threepenny bit, will be ‘the most secure coin in circulation in the world’.

About three per cent (45 million) of all £1 coins, are currently forgeries and in some parts of Britain this rises to six per cent, according to the Royal Mint.

The new coin will have the same

shape of the old ‘Threepenny bit’ that was introduced in 1937 and went out with decimalisation in 1971.

It was popular during World War II when households and businesses had to abide by a blackout to thwart enemy bombings, because its distinctive size and shape made it easy to recognise in the dark.

The new £1 will be made using cutting-edge technology that allows it to be easily authenticated.

Combined with the use of two metals and the 12 sides, the Royal Mint hopes it will be hard to

counterfeit.

Finance Minister George Osborne said: "After 30 years of loyal service, the time is right to retire the current £1 coin and replace it with the most secure coin in the world.

“With advances in technology making high value coins like the £1 ever more vulnerable to counterfeiters, it's vital that we

keep several paces ahead of the criminals to maintain the integrity of our currency.”

The new coin is expected to be in circulation by 2017, following a consultation with businesses.

As with all British coins, the 'heads' side will feature the image of Queen Elizabeth II and there will be a public competition to decide the 'tails' side.

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Making a flat a home

Leeds City Council, working with West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) and other partners across the city, targeted over 70 flats above shops on Harehills Lane as part of a scheme tackling rogue landlords.

The multi-agency operation was targetting fire safety, environmental health and standards of accommodation, as well as offering residents and landlords advice and support to ensure accommodation and safety were highlighted.

All shop and flat owners have been written to and the council is currently engaging with over 40 owners who have taken up the invitation to work with the council and its partners.

Advice is being given to these owners to ensure their flats comply with legal requirements and where appropriate their businesses below comply with relevant food and health legislation.

Squash partnership serves up huge revamp Squash courts at four Leeds leisure centres are getting a major facelift worth more than £83,000.

The refurbishment project will see work carried out to revamp the facilities at Kirkstall, Scott Hall, Aireborough and Fearnville leisure centres.

The scheme is being funded through a partnership between Leeds City Council and England Squash and Racketball, who have provided a grant of £55,000 of Sport England cash towards the work.

Councillor Lucinda Yeadon, Leeds City Council’s executive member for leisure and skills, said: “It’s great news that the squash courts at Kirkstall along with Scott Hall, Aireborough and Fearnville will be getting such an impressive revamp.”

History uncovered at City Hall

Council builders working at Bradford’s City Hall have unearthed a World War II sign directing people to the location of an air raid shelter in the building’s basement.

This amazing find was unexpectedly discovered when worker removed a built-in cupboard as part of work to convert the former police rooms into a registrar’s office and wedding venue.

It is believed the sign was covered up sometime during the 1950’s when the rooms were used by the city’s police force.

It is one of a number of signs that would have directed workers and members of the public to the shelter in the basement during raids carried out by the Luftwaffe in the 1940’s.

PRAYER: Quiet rooms have been opened in a number of public places recently including the White Rose Shopping Centre and now Trinity Leeds

Quiet Room opens at Trinity Leeds A place of calm within Leeds’ busiest shopping centre

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

The bustling Trinity Leeds retail and leisure centre has opened a quiet room for use by visitors and staff.

The room, located on the top floor, past the Trinity Kitchen, has a wash area and quiet room which can be used by all races and religions to fulfil

physical, spiritual and religious needs.

Centre director Kevin Duffy, was excited to open the latest facility, hoping that it would further extend the inclusivity of the shopping centre.

He said: “We are delighted to provide this extra community facility and believe it will prove very popular among shoppers and people who work here.”

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WASH: A washing room, with an ablution facility is available for use to allow people to wash themselves

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PRAYER: Fazle Rabbi explained why the room was perfect for everybody, including Muslims like himself, as it gave enough space to pray

opened a quiet room at the latter in November 2012 following discussions with representatives from faith and community groups, including the Hamara Healthy Living Centre in Beeston.

Hamara chief executive Hanif Malik, said: “The quiet room at White Rose has gone down really well. It’s great to have a place in the heart of a busy centre where people of all faiths, or no faith at all, can go to say their prayers or have a few moments of peace.”

He added: “I anticipate that the quiet room at Trinity Leeds will be very well used and appreciated.”

Fazle Rabbi tried out the facilities earlier this week and said they were perfect for all religions.

“As a Muslim, to have a space like this is fantastic as it allows me to go somewhere quiet and pray whilst out shopping,” he said.

“The facilities are great and this Wuzu (ablution facility) allows Muslims to have a good wash before they pray which is very important.

“In the same sense, this place is great for other religions too as it is a place away from the busy shopping centre, meaning anybody who needs this quiet space can use it.”

The quiet room is close to other community facilities and can be found by using the escalators by Trinity Kitchen. It is open for quiet contemplation and prayer from 9am until 8pm Monday to Saturday and 11am until 5pm on Sundays.

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COMIC STARDOM: Zayn Malik inspires new Ghost Rider

By Anush Ansari anush@asianexpress.co.uk

Bradford pop sensation Zayn Malik is all set to become immortalised as a comic superhero by the creators behind X-Men, The Avengers and Spiderman.

With the comic-book-style ‘ZAP’ tattoo on his right arm, it transpires that the East Bowling lad is a huge comics fan, collecting them when he can, and is constantly on the doodle wherever he goes.

The One Direction superstar recently visited Marvel Studios headquarters in Los Angeles, California, to ask illustrators for advice on drawing his own characters.

IMMORTALISED: Zayn has inspired Marvel to create a new angry-faced ‘Ghost Rider’ character

Now, it seems that he’s inspired them to recreate and resurrect the former ‘Ghost Rider’ - a Marvel character created in the

SUPERHERO: The new ‘Robbie Reyes’ character features Zayn’s boyish looks and former trademark sriped hair

early 1970s.

The old ‘Ghost Rider’ is a stunt motorcyclist called ‘Johnny Blaze’ who after his death in a spectacular bike accident, strikes a deal with the devil to come back to Earth. His return is in the form of the fiery-headed Ghost Rider who tracks down evil souls.

Now the new crimefighting character named ‘Robbie Reyes’ is a chiseled cheekboned, angry-faced version of Zayn with his former signature-style stripy hair, and has a huge passion for fast cars. He drives a souped-up motor and has a particular loathing of violent thugs and gangs.

Word is that the new superhero comic will hit the shelves later this year.

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Join Alice in Wakefield Wonderland

Wakefield Council is holding a special Mad Hatter Tea Party at Wakefield Museum to welcome a new display based on Lewis Carroll’s classic children’s book Alice In Wonderland.

Visitors will be able to decorate a cupcake and make their very own cup and saucer all to take home from the free event.

The event is taking place from 5pm – 7.30pm on Wednesday 26th March at Wakefield Museum, Wakefield One, Burton Street. All are welcome and fancy dress is optional.

This event is part of Wakefield’s Artwalk which takes place every other month, where venues across Wakefield come alive with a variety of visual arts and crafts, live music and performances. For information about other events on the evening see www.artwalk.rorg.uk

Relocation, relocation

Wakefield Council’s Cabinet is to discuss plans to relocate High Well School to Rookhill Road, Pontefract.

Plans to move High Well School to the former Chequerfield Infant School site are to be discussed by decision makers at a Wakefield Council Cabinet Meeting on 25th March.

The report highlights that the site at Rookhill Road, specifically the layout and size of the school, will help the school to improve teaching and learning and better meet the needs of pupils.

Following a six week period of consultation, this report recommends relocating to the Chequerfield Infant School site.

During the consultation period it was explained that the Head teacher and staff at High Well School will work with the nearby children’s centre, nursery and the community to resolve any issues they might have.

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Hull student amongst missing Yorkshire graduate believed to have been on missing Malaysian airline

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

A Chinese student, studying at the University of Hull Business School, is reported to be among the 239 missing passengers who were on board the Malaysia Airline flight MH370, when it went missing.

26-year-old, Yue Wenchao, moved to the UK, from inner-Mongolia, to study at the East Yorkshire University on a postgraduate degree in September 2012, having graduated from the North China Electric Power University in the same year.

He is strongly believed to be one of the missing 153 Chinese nationals on board the missing plane, when he was flying from Kuala Lumpur to visit his girlfriend.

In one of his final posts on microblogging site, Weibo, on the 7th March, he wrote next to a photo of her: “See u in Beijing!”

A University of Hull spokesperson said earlier this week they could not confirm whether the reports were true but did reveal it had a student fitting the name and nationality.

Jeannette Strachan, University of Hull Registrar and Secretary, said: “We are deeply concerned to hear that Yue

Wenchao, a student in the final stages of his MSc degree with Hull University Business School, may be among the passengers on board the missing Malaysia Airlines’ flight.

“Although we are not able to confirm these reports at this time, our thoughts are with the friends and relatives of all those affected.”

A massive search operation has been underway since the disappearance of the Boeing 777 in the early hours of the 8th March.

The plane was heading to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur when its route was diverted less than one hour into the journey.

A number of theories have been put forward in regard to the mysterious disappearance, yet background checks of all the Chinese nationals on board currently show no direct link to terrorism.

Satellite data shows it might have ended up somewhere in a giant arc stretching from Central Asia to the southern reaches of the Indian Ocean.

Malaysian police say they are investigating the possibility of hijacking, sabotage, terrorism or issues related to the mental health of the pilots or anyone else on board, but have yet to give any update on what they have uncovered.

MISSING: Yue Wenchao, a student at the University of Hull is believed to be one of the missing passengers on board the MH370 flight which disappeared earlier this month

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On Saturday 29th March families are invited to come along to ‘meet the Romans’ at Castleford Forum Library and Museum between 10am – 3pm, for free.

Children will have an opportunity to enlist in the Roman army as a solider will be putting them through their paces and letting them try on Roman army helmets. In the museum there will be demonstrations of how intricate Roman metal objects were created using historic techniques and the chance to have a Roman hairstyle makeover.

Cllr David Dagger, Cabinet Member for Culture, Sport and Libraries said: “The Roman day event at Castleford Forum Library and Museum will be a wonderful day out for families as there is so much to do and see. It will also be an opportunity for local children to learn about the area’s strong Roman heritage in a fun and exciting way.”

Green Fingers

Volunteer at a community garden in Kirklees on Saturday 22nd March to mark national Big Dig 2014.

The Big Dig is a nationwide project which aims to engage people in community food growing projects across England. Dewsbury and Huddersfield are amongst the 16 towns and cities taking part.

Volunteers will find a real variety of activities to choose from: preparing new raised beds, digging in fertiliser, sowing the seeds for vegetables and herbs, and planting soft fruit bushes.

For a map and details of how to volunteer see www.bigdig.org.uk/kirklees.

Volunteers are asked to bring along tools and gloves if they have them, but some will also be available at the venues.

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richest UK families have more than 12 million poorest Brits The five richest families in the UK are wealthier than the bottom 20 per cent of the entire population and the gap between the rich and the rest has grown significantly over the last two decades, according to new figures.

The alarming statistics show that just five wealthy UK households have more money than the poorest 12.6 million Britons – almost the same number of people as those living in households below the UK poverty line.

Oxfam, who conducted the research, also say that over the past two decades the wealthiest 0.1 percent have seen their income grow nearly four times faster than the least well off 90 percent of the population.

In real terms, that means a wealthy elite have seen their income grow by £24,000 a year, enough to buy a small yacht or a sports car, whilst the bottom 90 percent of Britons’ incomes have gone up by only a few pounds a week. The average UK salary is £26,500-a-year.

Ben Phillips, Oxfam’s Director of Campaigns and Policy, said: “Britain is becoming a deeply divided nation, with a wealthy elite who are seeing their incomes spiral up, whilst millions of families are struggling to make ends meet.

“It’s deeply worrying that these

extreme levels of wealth inequality exist in Britain today, where just a handful of people have more money than millions struggling to survive on the breadline.”

Growing numbers of Britons are turning to charity-run foodbanks, yet at the same time the highest earners in the UK have had the biggest tax cuts of any country in the world.

companies and individuals who avoid paying their fair share of tax and setting out a long-term strategy to raise the minimum wage to a living wage.

With 12 billion in welfare cuts still to come and pressure mounting to offer more tax cuts for the better off at the next election, the agency is also asking all parties to audit how their

“Increasing inequality is a sign of economic failure rather than success. It’s far from inevitable – a result of political choices that can be reversed. It’s time for our leaders to stand up and be counted on this issue.”

Ahead of this week’s Budget, Oxfam is calling on the Government to re-balance the books by raising revenues from those who can most afford it, starting with the redoubling of efforts to clamp down on

emerging manifesto policies would affect economic inequality in the UK. Ben Phillips said: “Increasing inequality is a sign of economic failure rather than success. It’s far from inevitable – a result of

political choices that can be reversed. It’s time for our leaders to stand up and be counted on this issue.”

Economic inequality is far from being a UK only problem - a similar picture of a rapidly increasing gap between rich and poor can be seen in most countries across the globe.

An Oxfam report published ahead of this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Working For the Few, revealed that the richest 85 people on the planet own the same amount between them as half the world’s population – 3.5 billion people.

The report warned that extreme inequality is creating a vicious circle where wealth concentrated in the hands of a few is used to buy political influence which is used to rig the rules in favour of a small elite and perpetuate inequality.

Such extreme inequality is to the detriment of social mobility and is also increasingly understood to undermine both the pace and sustainability of economic growth.

Ben Phillips said: “While many rich people use a portion of their wealth to support individual good causes, this should not be used as an excuse for governments failing to tackle the problem of growing inequality.”

A decade of protection A special celebratory event was held last week in South Yorkshire as Sheffield’s residents came together to acknowledge the city’s efforts of protecting some of the world’s most vulnerable refugees.

Sheffield was the first city in the UK to offer safe haven to refugees, resettled under the United Nation’s Gateway Protection Programme, with the first group arriving from Liberia on 19th March 2004.

The city has since offered places to people fleeing states well known for conflict or poor human rights records, including Somalia, Myanmar, Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo and will be mark the decade with a special event.

Representatives from across the city marked the milestone at the ‘Celebrating Gateway’s 10th Anniversary’ event on Wednesday, 19th March at Highfield Community Space,

London Road, Sheffield.

Councillor Mazher Iqbal, Cabinet Member for Communities and Inclusion at Sheffield City Council, said: “I cannot imagine what it’s like for someone who has had to flee their country, often leaving their family, friends and everything they own behind.

“In the Gateway Protection Programme’s 10 year history we have heard some truly harrowing stories about people’s fight for survival.

“I’m really proud of the fact Sheffield was the first City of Sanctuary and that we have continued to show our support for people from across the world who need it the most.

“The fact we can welcome people who have experienced such tragedy and upheaval, and help them rebuild their lives, providing them with a sense of belonging, is fantastic and I’m grateful that we can do that in Sheffield.”

PROUD: Sheffield’s councillor, Mazher Iqbal, said he was ‘really proud’ that his city had been the UK’s first ‘City of Sanctuary’ for refugees

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Bradford’s nomination for Mrs UK World Local mum to challenge for national beauty title

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

A self-entitled ‘proud Bradfordian’ is just one of 10 finalists in this year’s Mrs UK World - a competition which brings together inspirational married women from across the country.

36-year-old, Kul Sarai, will be representing her hometown of Bradford after she was told she had made the final cut on Valentine’s Day. An actress by trade, the mother of two said she was delighted to hear she had made the final, and explained how she got involved in the competition.

“I’m on a website called ‘StarNow’, and saw the contest advertised on there,” she said.

“I wasn’t sure if it was something I wanted to do initially but thought I’d drop them a line and they got back to me saying ‘we’ve seen your portfolio, brief and bio we think you’d be suitable’.

“My husband then nominated me along with two

of my lovely friends and it just all went from there really.”

Unlike other beauty pageants, Mrs UK World requires all entrants to be married women, and not only have a ‘ring on their finger’ but also prove that they have not sacrificed their marriages for success elsewhere.

Kul began dating her husband, Bob, in 1996, and married one year later before moving to Mumbai where she took up a career in acting and modelling.

Her biggest career break came during her time in India where she featured as one of Sharukh Khan’s girlfriend’s in

“I would never have thought about being a model when I was younger but now I just can’t wait for the final.”

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NOMINATED: Kul Sarai, from Bradford, will be competing against nine other finalists in this year’s Mrs UK World contest

the film Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani. Yet, upon returning to the UK in 2001, Kul settled into a software developer role, leaving modelling and acting at the other side of the world.

“After coming back to England I became a software developer for three years after doing a course in Mumbai,” she explained.

“Then, after that I had my wonderful children so became ‘Mum’ for quite a while before taking up the acting again.”

Out of this year’s ten finalists, who will compete for the crown of Mrs UK World in Beaconsfield in May, three nominations are Asian.

This is a stat Kul, of Indian descent, is happy to see and explained what it would mean to her, to come away with the national crown.

“It is really good to see it,” she said. “It’s nice to see the three of us there so to have an Asian face represent the whole of the UK would be amazing.

“If I were to win, it would be a dream come true. To be an ambassador for the country would be amazing; to be able to travel all over the world and get out there and get my point across.

“I would never have thought about being a model when I was younger but now I just can’t wait for the final.”

The local contestant is currently looking for a Bradford business to sponsor her on her journey in Mrs UK World and asked if any interested parties would kindly contact her on kulsarai@ mail.com

COUPLE: Bob and Kul Sarai have been happily married for 16 years and it was Bob who was one of his wife’s three nominators for the Mrs UK World title

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For more than 30 years, a Rotherham resident has worked tirelessly with the local public all in hope of creating a cohesive community and her efforts have now been royally recognised.

Zanib Rasool received her MBE for services to the community earlier this week from the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, at Buckingham Palace after being named on the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List.

From breaking down ethnic and cultural barriers in football, to supporting victims of domestic violence, Miss Rasool has been involved in tens of projects during her time in South Yorkshire.

Speaking to the Asian Express, she expressed her delight at receiving the award and said it did come as a surprise.

“I was absolutely delighted to receive the news, not just for myself but for everyone I work with,” she said.

“People in the Rotherham

community work so hard to develop the lives of people in our local area and a lot of Asian women who I have worked with in particular deserve a lot of credit.

“It did come as a surprise when I received the news and it was great especially for my nieces as I can see it helping to inspire them, and others like them, to put back into the community.”

In the early 1980’s, Miss Rasool was a key player in the establishment of the United MultiCultural Centre, the first community organisation in Rotherham dedicated to supporting Asian women.

Working in her local area of Masbrough and Ferham, she has also helped develop and sustain a number of projects whilst acting as Chair of the Ferham Children Centre and serving as a Magistrate in Rotherham.

Since 2005 she has also been Trustee of Apna Haq (BME domestic violence project) and a

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Rotherham community worker picks up her MBE

trustee of Home Start Rotherham.

In 2008 she became Community Project Manager of Rotherham United Community Sports Trust (RUCST) where she still works on making football more inclusive for all ethnicities and cultures, whilst also playing an influential role in securing over £1.4m of external funding.

Under her leadership RUCST was the Football League 2012 Community Club of the year.

HONOURED: Zanib Rasool was awarded her MBE from Buckingham Palace earlier this week for services to the community in Rotherham, South Yorkshire

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Leeds pupils gather at Elland Road for world’s biggest maths lesson

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

Over 7,000 pupils from more than 130 schools across Leeds gathered at Elland Road last weekend as the city’s young mathematicians attempted to smash a world record.

Led by world-renowned television personality and maths maestro, Johnny Ball, the pupils were involved in a spectacular day of interactive learning.

Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing were just some of the tasks children were set on the day whilst competitions and prizes brought the competitive edge.

The lesson was open to all schoolchildren in Yorkshire between the ages of nine and 13 in Key Stage Two and Three, and was held during national science week.

Representatives from the Guinness Book of Records were also

present on the day to tally up the attendance and find out if it was in fact a world record.

United forward, Matt Smith, may be more known for using his head to score goals than for quick calculations, yet he was on stage alongside centre-back Tom Lees, to help carry out the day’s activities.

Leeds United’s Managing Director, David Haigh, was also on hand to present two lucky winners with a signed shirt and a signed ball.

Organisers said the maths lessons were a fantastic opportunity for all young people across Yorkshire, regardless of ability, and educational packs, which were provided to teachers, ensured all who were in attendance joined in.

Ready, set, grow

MATHEMATICIANS: Thousands of young children joined Johnny Ball earlier this week as they attempted to smash the world record for the biggest maths lesson

Residents of York, famed for its cycling culture and yellow blaze of daffodils on the city walls, are being invited by City of York Council to get growing and help welcome the Tour de France on 6 July by Planting the City Yellow.

Anyone who wants to get gardening and brighten the city can dig in as part of the city’s arts and cultural

festival called York: Be part of it.

Councillor Sonja Crisp, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Culture and Tourism, said: “Whether it’s a stunning window box, a bike-shaped pattern of plants in the front garden or even a bicycle basket of blooms, green-fingered participants should know that plants mean prizes, thanks to a city-wide competition.”

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More than £50,000 raised by youngsters

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

FUNDRAISERS: Members of AMYA collected tens of thousands of pounds by selling poppies up and down the country

A Muslim youth charity which helped to raise thousands of pounds for the Poppy Appeal was commended by the Royal British Legion in their Annual Awards Ceremony last week.

Hartlepool and Newcastle chapters of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA) won “Commendation” awards for their efforts at the Gateshead event.

Young Muslims, from the two northern areas, had joined their AMYA counterparts around the country and helped collectively raised more than £50,000 for the Poppy Appeal.

The awards to AMYA Hartlepool and Newcastle chapters were presented by the deputy Lieutenant of County Durham, Miss Miriam Harte and The Lord Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear, Mr Nigel Sherlock OBE respectively.

Speaking on the occasion, National representative of AMYA, Mr Wadood Daud, thanked the Royal British Legion for their support and commended the groups’ efforts in raising such a ‘great total’.

“Our spiritual leader and the world-wide head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, has always reminded us that service to mankind, is both our religious and social responsibility,” he said.

“We hope that all of us coming together to help those who have served this great country sends a positive sign of peace and harmony.

“The founder of our community has written the following: ‘My desire, my wish and my objective is serving humanity. It's my job, my faith, my inspiration and my way’.

“We are humbled in representing the British Muslims who are helping our servicemen and their families.”

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association is currently organising various events to support 20 charities including the Royal British Legion.

COMMENDED: AMYA representatives were given specia l praise at an awards ceremony last week by members of the Royal British Legion

More information about the events can be found at www.mercy4mankind.org or on Twitter via @AMYA_Humanity

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Empowering ‘Women in Arts’ programme set for Leeds

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

UNTOLD STORIES: On 30th March, ‘Untold Stories’ will be performed in Trinity Leeds where dancers Seetal Kaur Gahir and Dilrani Kaur Lall (pictured) will interpret four children’s stories through dance

A leading arts charity will be launching two innovative projects later this month to celebrate the importance of women in arts.

The South Asian Arts-uk (SAA-uk) will be launching the Women in Arts programme in Leeds on the 29th and 30th March with a pair of unique performances.

In the classical world of Indian music, dance and arts it is typically men who are celebrated and rewarded for their musical talents.

For the first time ever, SAA-uk is providing women musicians with a series of concerts throughout the year, in recognition and celebration of their musical achievements.

Keranjeet Kaur Virdee, (Keran) Chief Executive of SAA-uk explained what the project was all about.

“For years women have played an integral role in the arts and we are

delighted to highlight the artistic passion and ability they have by dedicating a whole series of events and concerts to them,” she said.

“The arts are an amazing vehicle, which transcends cultural boundaries and allows freedom of expression and we have some very talented female performers whose artistic excellence deserves recognition.”

SAA-uk’s celebration of Women in Arts will begin at the end of March with two very different productions.

Firstly, Yerma, hosted on Saturday 29th March, 7.30pm at The Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Leeds, deals with the oppression Asian women experience in today’s society.

This will be followed the next day by, ‘Untold Stories’, which makes its debut performance on Mother’s day at 3pm, in Trinity Leeds, and is a family event that brings stories alive through animation.

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More information, including how to purchase tickets, can be found at www.saa-uk.org YERMA: On 29th March, ‘Yerma’ will be performed at Leeds’ Northern School of contemporary dance. It is a performance showing a mother (played by choreographer Amina Khayyam – pictured), desperate to have a child, going to extreme lengths and committing crime in order to accomplish this

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More than 1,700 runners, joggers and walkers turned up to tackle this year’s Epilepsy Action 10K in Bradford last weekend, making it the biggest run in the history of the annual race.

On Sunday morning, contestants battled windy conditions to cross the finish line, raising money for the Yeadonbased charity which helps more than 600,000 people nationwide who suffer from epilepsy.

A huge £250,000 has been raised over the six years that the race has been held, with it continuing to grow in size year-onyear.

Setting off from Centenary Square, runners followed the route through to Frizinghall and back, with last year’s winner, Tesfaye Debele, taking the crown once again with an amazing time of 31minutes, 42 seconds – more than 90 seconds ahead of his closest competitor.

In first place for the women was Danielle Hodgkinson, who completed the route in a very credible 35 minutes, 32 seconds.

Not everybody was running the course at a competitive level, with many helping raise money for a worthy charity, and improve their own fitness levels at the same time.

Team NADA, made up of ten representatives from the Naqshbandia Active Development Association in Bradford, were fundraising for the ‘Bahn Kurma Orphanage’ in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan, with 100 per cent of funds raised going towards the orphanage. Race entry fees will still go to Epilepsy Action.

Hoping to raise more than £4,000, members of the team will visit the South Asian country later

RUNNERS: Team NADA were raising money for an orphanage in Pakistan, and hope to collect more than £4,000 in donations

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this year to hand over the money personally.

General secretary, and avid runner, Nazim Ali, took part in the run on one leg, after suffering an injury in training, yet still completed the race in full after one hour and 32 minutes.

“Despite picking up a calf strain in the week leading up to race day I was determined to complete it

and limped my way to the finish line,” he said.

“There was fantastic support from the spectator’s en route who were like the 12th man to coin a football phrase.”

18-year-old Ishtiaq Saleem, a student at Dixons Allerton Academy, was also fundraising for a separate cause, the Journey of a Lifetime Trust (JOLT).

Every two years, JOLT organises expeditions all over the world for groups of young people, between 14 and 21-years-old, with significant disadvantages. Ishtiaq raised in excess of £300 for the cause.

Competitors take to the street for annual race

WINNER: Tesfaye Debele claimed first place for the second year in a row with a time of 31 minutes and 42 seconds. (Image courtesy of woodentops.org.uk)

CHALLENGING: More than 1,700 runners turned up on the day to complete the 10k challenge. (Image courtesy of woodentops.org.uk)

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Highway to health From Bradford to Leeds on two wheels

Step aside HS2, there is another new route planned which could not only give Yorkshire’s residents easier access to two major cities but also improve health and fitness at the same time.

A Bradford to Leeds CityConnect ‘cycle super-highway’ could soon be arriving in West Yorkshire as a £29million scheme is proposed to link the two cities.

Aimed at reducing congestion on the roads, as well as promoting the healthy lifestyle, the route would be an alternative option for motorists fed up of the rush hour traffic.

Metro Chairman, and Councillor for Kippax and Methley, James Lewis, explained what he hoped the route would achieve.

He said: “By combining dedicated cycle paths, an upgrade to the canal tow path and 20mph zones feeding into the main route, CityConnect will provide people with a safe environment for cycling and walking.

“CityConnect will transform cycling between and within our cities and by providing people with more safe and attractive travel options, will help to reduce congestion on our roads with the subsequent economic benefit that brings.”

Consultation has now begun on the Bradford section of the cycle superhighway route which would cover the city centre and Thornbury, including Gain Lane and Dick Lane.

The public’s opinion on the matter has not been overlooked by the councillors, with a number of sessions held in Bradford to discuss ideas and proposals.

Issues being looked at include how the scheme might affect junction layouts as well as parking and access, while at the CYCLE: Leeds is a bike-friendly city with dedicated lanes for cyclists same time ensuring safety for cyclists, down all major routes (as pictured on the Headrow) yet the CityConnect cycle pedestrians and other superhighway would create a whole new traffic-free route for bikers to use road users.

Cllr Val Slater, Bradford can get around and how due to take place at Bradford Bradford Council's Executive they are impacted by the route Cathedral on 28th March from Member for Housing, Planning including getting to work in some 6pm until 9pm, and is open to and Transport, explained: “This is of our key areas. everybody. an important scheme that will “We are carrying out the For those who cannot attend but improve the connectivity between consultation along the route so the would like to voice an opinion, you our two cities and create new people of Bradford and people can submit feedback by email on opportunities for businesses, jobs, who live nearby can have their say. cityconnect@wypte.gov.uk, Twitter housing and health.

I would encourage people to go @cityconnect1, or visit the website “It is also about improving the along to the consultation events.” www.cyclecityconnect.co.uk for way people in these areas of The final consultation hearing is more details.

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Time to talk trees

The Streets Ahead team are inviting all Sheffield residents, businesses and community groups to come along and learn more about the tree process they follow when maintaining, removing and replacing the city’s highway trees.

Two identical meetings will be held on, Monday 31st March, between 6pm and 7.15pm at the Town Hall; and on Thursday 3rd April, between 1.45pm and 3pm at the Town Hall.

Cllr Jack Scott, Cabinet Member for Environment, Recycling and Streetscene, said: “I know that any discussion about trees can evoke great passion in people and I welcome that passion. Sheffield is a green city and we want to do everything we can to support our reputation.”

To register for a meeting please email: kate.hughes@sheffield.gov.uk

Hitting the right note

Music will be the common language at a city centre concert which will strike the right note on Friday 25th April.

Choirs from York and its twin city Münster will sing from the same hymn sheet at St Helen’s Church during a musical evening.

Chor and More was founded in 1997 in Münster and every Friday evening they gather at the Albachten music centre to sing pop songs, numbers from the musicals, folk songs and sacred music.

City of York Council choir, Cansing! has been in harmony for three years, but has a long list of performances to their credit, including singing on Radio York and in York Minster.

Songs will be sung in both German and English with tickets being issued for free for the event, which begins at 7.30pm.

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‘Have you got your say?’ - This is the question being posed to local communities in a brand new web-chat on 24th March.

West Yorkshire Police, Crime Prevention Officer, Chris Joyce and West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Mark BurnsWilliamson will join forces in an online discussion all about Neighbourhood Watch.

Between 7pm and 8pm, they will be speaking to members of the public via the following link: http://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/ Force Crime Prevention Officer, Chris Joyce said everyone is welcome to take part: “It does not matter if you are already part of Neighbourhood Watch, this web-chat will allow people to ask questions about how to create one or how to enhance an existing scheme.

“There are many benefits to being involved and this online discussion is also an opportunity to learn how they operate and what is involved.

“By working together with your neighbours and sharing crime prevention advice, you can make a genuine difference.

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Murder suspect finally appears in court

Court proceedings begin A Bradford father and husband, accused of murdering his wife last year, finally appeared in the dock last week at the city’s Crown Court, months after the alleged crime took place.

22-year-old Danish Irfan, of Alford Terrace, Lidget Green, Bradford, appeared in the dock accused of killing his partner, Ridda Zanab, at their home address.

Irfan had gone to Pakistan following the death of his wife, yet upon return to the UK last month, was arrested as he stepped off the plane.

He was taken to Bradford for questioning by West Yorkshire Police before later being charged with the murder.

The body of Ridda Zanab, the mother of Irfan’s baby daughter, was found in the early hours of the morning of 3rd November last year, in the upstairs bedroom.

Irfan did not enter a plea to the charge when court proceedings started on Friday 14th March, and the Recorder of Bradford, Judge

KILLED: Ridda Zanab was found dead at her home in Lidget Green, Bradford last year

Roger Thomas QC, has now set a trial date for 21st July.

The defendant only spoke when confirming his name and had an interpreter beside him to translate the proceedings.

Irfan’s counsel, Yunus Valli, told the court that a psychiatrist would be seeing his client and that ‘all avenues need to be investigated’ in regard to the killing of Mrs Zanab.

Judge Thomas remanded Irfan in custody until his next court appearance on the 2nd May whilst the July trial has been scheduled to last five days.

Irfan and his wife were married in 2012. Their six-month-old daughter is being cared for by relatives.

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ust 12 months on from the official opening of Leeds’ £350m shopping and leisure centre, Trinity Leeds is celebrating as millions have flocked to see what all the fuss is about.

More than 120 stores have opened, and with more yet to come, the centre has established itself as an economic hub in the city centre, with sceptics left red-face thanks to a first year boom.

Home to some of the country’s biggest retail names, including Debenhams, M&S, Hollister and Armani Exchange to name but a few, Trinity Leeds was the only large retail destination opened throughout the UK in 2013.

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Trinity Leeds celebrates first year in city centre 2,270 new jobs have also been created over the last year, whilst Albion Street has become the second busiest street in the city, just behind Briggate, as 22million shoppers ventured down to the shopping hotspot.

A recent study by Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC) also highlighted a rise in shopping outlets opening across the city, mainly thanks to the new Trinity development, with a net total of 55 more stores in operation now than last year.

SHOPPERS: Millions of visitors have headed down to Trinity Leeds over the past 12 months, helping to make its first year a huge success

Randal Casson, head of retail at PWC in Leeds, explained what the figures meant and how big of an impact Trinity Leeds has had.

He said: “Yorkshire fared well last year when looking at the rest of the UK. The opening of Trinity Leeds has played a part in this and has been a huge success for the city, boosting consumer confidence and spending.

“2013 saw a continuation of the high street metamorphosis

driven by consumers changing behaviour as they adopt the newer digital channels and technologies available to them.

“Casualties have been in those areas where we have seen a rapid shift online - travel, fashion, digital photography and DVDs, and banks. Those trends will continue.”

Trinity Leeds shopping centre is owned by Land Securities, and their portfolio Director, Gerald Jennings, spoke of how the centre still has potential to grow.

He said: “Trinity Leeds has brought a fresh and innovative take on retail and leisure to the UK market.

“We have welcomed more than 22 million customers and have increased footfall to the city of Leeds with our vibrant and diverse shopping, leisure and entertainment offer.

“We look forward to the next phase of Trinity Leeds as it continues to grow and adapt to ever-evolving customer and retailer needs.”

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West Yorkshire Electrical Services

By Ashley Grint

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ith no job too big or too small, West Yorkshire Electrical Services is one of the fastest growing businesses in the county.

Run and founded by Yorkshireman, Abdul Waheed Mullick, the company has already become one of the top names in West Yorkshire, serving everybody from local residents to the police force to council buildings.

With a ‘customer comes first’ policy, West Yorkshire Electrical Services offers 24/7 call out and quotations for everybody free of charge, with extra discounts available for elderly clients.

Mr Mullick is a fully qualified emergency electrician who has studied in the field for more than four years and boasts an array of qualifications, signed by official bodies.

A Member of the National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers (NAPIT), and awarded a Gold Card by the Joint Industry Board, you know you are in safe hands when dealing with the Yorkshire business.

City and Guild qualifications in Electrotechnical Technology (2330), a four-year course in Electrical Engineering (2357), Portable Appliance Testing, 17th edition (2382) and Inspection and Testing (2395) plus much more ensures Mr Mullick is prepared to tackle just about any job.

With the company expanding every day, the largest job to date was a 295 room Home Office Asylum in Wakefield whereby West Yorkshire Electrical Services were contacted as first priority to undertake the extensive work due to their growing reputation.

The company has most recently obtained a new contract for one the country's largest letting agencies once again showing their capability to handle any job, no matter how big.

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Domain game contractual term in an employment contract restricting an employee’s activities posttermination of his employment is void for being in restraint of trade unless the employer can demonstrate that it has a legitimate interest to protect and that the protection that is being sought is not more than what is reasonable having regard to the interests of the parties and the public interest.

In the case of East England Schools CIC (trading as 4myschools) –v- Palmer, the High Court had to consider the enforceability of restrictive covenants of a recruitment consultant where much of the information being protected by the covenants was available in the public domain.

Ms Palmer worked for a recruitment agency called 4myschools. The agency matched teachers to schools. Ms Palmer’s contract of employment contained restrictions that she would not, for a period of six months after the end of her employment, solicit or deal with any candidate teachers or client schools with whom she had dealt in the previous twelve months of her employment at 4myschools. Ms Palmer left the employ of 4myschools to join a rival, Sugarman Education. 4myschools suspected that Ms Palmer was acting in breach of her employment covenants and they applied to the Court to enforce those covenants as well as seeking damages against Ms Palmer for breach of covenants.

4myschools argued that the legitimate interest that the restrictions protected was its trade connections with its clients and candidates. Ms Palmer disputed that such an interest existed and she argued that the education recruitment sector was driven by candidates and not the recruitment consultancies and that the clients had little loyalty to the consultants or any particular agency.

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the information was available in the public domain such as the availability of prospective teachers and vacancies.

Therefore, she contended, there was no legitimate business interest capable of protection and her non-solicitation and non-dealing covenants were unenforceable.

The Court disagreed and found that, although there was little loyalty by either the schools or the teachers to any particular recruitment consultant or agency, the relationship which Ms Palmer would have built up with a school was a fundamental part of her job role. The Court found that it was a key part of the consultant’s role to build relationships with the clients and candidates and that a good relationship could be important when it came to choosing between different consultants or agencies. The Court was therefore satisfied that 4myschools had a legitimate interest in relation to the connections which Ms Palmer had made while being employed by them and it was entitled to protect that interest.

The Court also found that although much of the information was publicly available, the employee would have knowledge of certain key information which was not available to the public, such as information about personalities concerned, their likes/dislikes and special requirements. These factors justified the employer’s need for protection.

This decision is helpful to employers as it shows that in certain circumstances there can still be legitimate business interests to protect, even where most of the information can be found online and in the public domain and there is relatively little loyalty from clients and customers.

We at Blacks can advise and assist on the drafting of employment contracts, to include restrictive covenants and any breaches of the same.

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the service, the company is also able to sublet work out to other highly-skilled electricians, local to you, ensuring no client is left unattended to. Every electrician suggested has been thoroughly examined to ensure their standards are at the same high level as their counterparts.

The company is the number one hit on Google for a reason and that is simply because they are leaders in the field.

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Eat Better, Live Better, Feel Better t is a common misconception that if you are slim, or do not outwardly appear overweight, that you are ‘healthy’. But what does ‘healthy’ really mean? Does it pertain to our BMI (body mass index)? Does it mean how much we exercise? Or does it mean whether we smoke or not?

Being ‘healthy’ is in fact, a combination of all these things, and more.

The food we consume plays a big role in determining whether we remain healthy or not. South Asian food is notorious for having high salt, oil, fat and sugar contents. It is no secret that those ladoos, samoseh and pakoreh do us no favours on the waist line; but many are

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oblivious to the fact that what we South Asians view as ‘standard cuisine’ is in fact doing us detrimental damage on the inside.

Having a South Asian background automatically puts us immediately at risk of having certain health conditions due to our genetic make-up. According to the NHS, people from South Asian communities are up to six times more likely to have diabetes than the general population – doubling the risk of a stroke.

South Asians are three to five times more likely to suffer from end stage renal failure and the risk of dying prematurely from coronary heart disease is twice as high among South Asian

groups in comparison to the general British population.

Though it is not one hundred percent clear why this is, one of the factors that can significantly reduce these alarming statistics is our diet.

Be in control of your health by making a few simple changes.

We’ve outlined three of the major factors that are problems in the typical South Asian diet: Ghee: this staple in South Asian cooking is made from cow’s milk and is classed as a clarified butter. Ghee is lactose free, lacks hydrogenated oils and

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is said to aid digestion but while aloo parathas with a generous slather of ghee on top are undeniably delicious, do we know how calorific it really is?

Essentially, ghee is a form of pure fat. A single tablespoon (yes, just one) of ghee contains approximately 115 calories, 12.73g of fat (Guideline daily amount [GDA) for women is 70g, for men it is 95g) and 7.9g of saturated fat (GDA for women is 20g and for men 30g) – all this in just one tablespoon! Ghee has a distinct taste– but to keep calories and fat intake down, you can easily substitute it with vegetable, rapseed or olive oil.

Sugar: We South Asians do not take a box of Quality Street over when there is a cause for celebration – we take mithai – and lots of it.

Whether it is barfi, jalebis, ladoos, gulabja muns or any other colourful delight, the sugar count in these treats is astronomical. A single ladoo for example, contains approximately 246 calories and 134 of these calories come from fat and sugar. The amount of sugar we put in our warm cup of chai is also a cause for concern, we often forget that the 1, 2, 3, - or dare I say it - 4, teaspoons of sugar in our tea contribute to our daily sugar intake. Whilst the odd sweet treat now and again is absolutely fine our levels of sugar need to be monitored as we are already at a higher risk of diabetes than our non-Asian

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There are plenty of healthier alternatives; why not opt for frozen yoghurt instead of an ice-cream or nuts rather than a chocolate? Perhaps you could even swap one of your daily cups of tea for herbal tea to improve complexion, digestion and energy levels!

Salt: This is the big one. Too much salt raises blood pressure which can then lead to a heart attack or stroke. According to World Action on Salt, for most of the UK population 75% of salt comes from processed foods; for South Asians, “almost all of the salt consumed is added during cooking or at the table. In fact, more than 90% of South Asian people add salt to their cooking and 40% ‘generally’ add salt to their food at the table”.

To reduce salt intake, cut down on snacks with high levels of the white stuff (crisps, Bombay mix, salted nuts), check the labels on your food – food with less than 0.3grams of salt per 100grams is low in salt, butter and ghee are high in salt – use alternatives or unsalted versions...but the best solution: gradually add less salt in your cooking! If done slowly, your taste buds will naturally adjust and you won’t even taste the difference.

Make a few changes to your diet and your body will reap the rewards – inside and out!

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March 21st - April 20th Keep your assertive inclination under control as conflict and disagreement could be sparked off by your short-sightedness. Think carefully about the implications of your actions. Financially, expect things to run a relatively steady course - it is a time for consolidation rather than speculation.

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A bank worker strangled his wife and burnt her body in a garden incinerator, just months after marrying her to hide his sexuality, a court has heard.

Jasvir Ram Ginday is alleged to have told a neighbour he had set fire to ‘general rubbish’ after killing Varkha Rani at their home in Walsall, West Midlands.

Opening the case against Ginday, who denies murder but has admitted manslaughter, prosecutor Deborah Gould alleged that the 29year-old had tried to destroy his wife's body.

Jurors, who were warned that they may find aspects of the case distressing, heard that Ginday was arrested in September last year after police discovered the unrecognisable remains of his wife at their home in Walsall.

A bank worker, who married to conceal his homosexuality, strangled his wife a few months later with a metal vacuum pipe, a court heard on Wednesday.

The defendant had travelled with his mother to India to find a bride and met several women before a match-maker known to both families introduced him to Miss Rani. He went through with arranged marriage to please his parents and tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in India last March.

Prosecutor Debbie Gould told a jury the couple became engaged ‘at the end of a meeting which lasted several hours’, with Miss Rani’s family believing Ginday to be ‘a perfect match for their intelligent, well-educated, and attractive young daughter’.

Rani, 24, married her eventual killer in India in March last year and moved to the UK to live with him in August after being granted a visa.

Claiming that Ginday had told a friend he was attracted to men in his university study group as early as 2008, Gould told jurors at Wolverhampton Crown Court: "Despite his sexual orientation, in October 2012 the defendant and his mother travelled to India to find him a wife.

“While he was there the defendant met and rejected several women before meeting Varkha Rani.

“No doubt to Varkha's family the defendant appeared to be a perfect match for their intelligent, welleducated, and attractive young daughter.”

After her arrival in the UK on 10th August, Varkha was ‘in all senses a stranger in a strange land’ and appeared to be isolated, friendless and alone. Meanwhile, Gould told the court, the defendant was ‘staring reality in the face’ and would have had to explain any attempt to divorce his new bride.

Around a month before Varkha's death on 12th September last year,

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April 21st - May 21th With Mercury and Venus riding high in your chart, you should enjoy a very popular phase in your life where everyone wants to invite you to parties. This will give you a chance to meet people of your own calibre and pursue any romantic liaisons that might present themselves.

GEMINI May 22nd - June 21st Your horizons have most certainly being expanding. Venus in the area of your chart ruling long-distance travel and philosophical thoughts will make your mind run wild. Personal relationships may be more intense, though there will be many romantic opportunities. Your financial affairs are also looking up.

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June 22nd - July 22st Much enthusiasm goes into professional ambitions right now, but you need to be your own boss in many ways. Circumstances will make you more determined to place your lifestyle on a foundation of greater security. Far-reaching change begins to gather momentum. At home, be at your diplomatic best and try not to tread on anyone's toes. Passions will run from hot to cold.

LEO July 23st - August 23rd Your horizons are most certainly expanding. Your philosophical thoughts will make your mind run wild. With Venus transiting your house of relationships, there will be many opportunities to meet the right people. Your financial affairs are looking up. Do not miss out on ways to better yourself in the coming weeks.

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someone at the family home made an internet search for incinerators, the court heard.

Ginday initially told police his wife had walked out on him after ‘using’ him to gain entry to the UK. But, the crown alleges, Ginday had bought a quantity of petrol and put his wife in the incinerator after strangling her with a metal pipe from a vacuum cleaner.

Gould added: “His ultimate intention, the crown suggests, was to play the role of victim safe in the knowledge that he could rely upon his married status as a permanent excuse for never having to have another relationship with a woman.”

Ginday, who is alleged to have

married to ‘conceal his homosexuality and please his parents’, has also admitted perverting the course of justice by lying to police.

Miss Rani’s father, Surjit Singh told the jury he had no idea his sonin-law was gay, and didn’t even know what the term meant. He said through an interpreter that he had been ‘shocked and distressed’ after British police had explained it to him.

He added: ‘Of course I wouldn’t have let her marry him if I had known. I have never heard of it before. No, Varkha didn’t know about gay either.’

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LIBRA September 24th - October 23rd You can expect everything to run smoothly and luck to attend your efforts. However, underneath this positive surface you may be plagued by a feeling of restlessness, an uneasy feeling that something is not quite right. Try to strike a balance between material and emotional affairs!

SCORPIO October 24th - November 22nd The Sun moves into your solar sixth house, the accent shifts to your job interests and physical welfare. Do not try to rush projects to completion - pace yourself sensibly. At the moment, relationships are experiencing major transformations - those with shaky foundations should be extra careful.

SAGITTARIUS November 23rd - December 21st The Sun illuminates your fifth house. After a period of “nesting”, you are coming out of your shell, ready to express yourself creatively. You are feeling inspired and romantically you express your feelings quite openly now. You instinctively know how to place yourself in the best light in order to make a good impression on others.

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PISCES February 20th - March 20th Your communications are all-abuzz with planetary energies firing you up. Give yourself plenty of physical outlets to drain off some of the excess mental stimulation. Increased energy and a renewed feeling of confidence is with you now, so take advantage. There's nothing wrong with achieving your personal goals, it's time to carve your own path in life.

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Economic divide widens

The Hinduja brothers have emerged as the third richest family in Britain as part of an analysis of the divide between the rich and poor in the UK. According to research published by the charity Oxfam on Monday, the latest rich list from 'Forbes' magazine showed that London-based Srichand and Gopichand Hinduja have a combined wealth of $10 billion.

The five top UK entries analysed for its 'A Tale of Two Britains' report found the family of the Duke of Westminster as the richest followed by David and Simon Reuben, the Hndujas, the Cadogan family, and Sports Direct retail boss Mike Ashley who between them had property, savings and other assets worth £28.2 billion.

It implies that the country's five richest families now own more wealth than the poorest 20 per cent of the population, with their wealth totalling £28.1 billion – an average of £2,230 each.

Manslaughter charges

Three former officers of security firm G4S will face manslaughter charges over the 2010 death of a man who died as he was being deported from Britain by the group, government prosecutors said on Thursday.

The prosecutor's office, which had previously ruled out any action in relation to the case, said it had decided not to charge the company itself, the world's largest security firm, for corporate manslaughter.

However Colin Kaler, Terrence Hughes and Stuart Tribelnig will be charged after the office reviewed new evidence from an inquest which found that Jimmy Mubenga had been unlawfully killed when he was restrained by the officers.

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Class A drugs hid in ‘Baby powder’ £50,000 worth of drugs seized in raids Class A drugs with a street value up to £50,000 have been taken off the streets of Leeds following a series of early morning raids by West Yorkshire Police.

Officers from Operation Viper and the Leeds District Burglary Team joined forces to target 13 addresses across the North West area of the city in raids that took place across Thursday and Friday of last week.

Five people were arrested during the course of the operation on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, with more than half a kilo of suspected Class A heroin

found in a flat within the Gamble Hill Croft complex in Bramley.

Within the property, officers working with a specialised drugs dog, found the class A substance behind a panel in the bathroom whilst smaller amounts were also found within a tin of baby powder.

A 49-year-old man was arrested from the property on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and has since been released on police bail. Two other men, aged 24 and 23, were also arrested on Thursday morning from separate addresses in Pudsey and have been released on bail.

In a raid on Friday morning, 7th March, officers seized a Bentley Continental car from outside a property on Ireland Crescent. The vehicle has been recovered for forensic examination to determine if any offences have been committed in relation to its use or possession.

A 33-year-old man was arrested from the same address with a 24year-old male arrested from a property at Holtdale Place in Holt Park. Both men have since been released on police bail.

The raids, which were carried out under the Misuse of Drugs Act, formed part of West Yorkshire Police's Operation Viper, which aims to target the county's most prolific criminals and drive down crime.

HIDDEN: Class A drugs were found within a tin of baby powder in a home in Bramley

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Griffin, from Leeds Community Safety and who led the operation, said: “These arrests and a seizure of this quantity will

BBC used students as ‘human shields’ The BBC apologised last week to a leading British university for sending two undercover reporters to accompany an academic trip to North Korea, after an internal investigation found that it had failed to inform students of the potential risks.

The publicly funded BBC joined the trip to North Korea for students and post-graduates of the London School of Economics (LSE) in March 2013.

Two undercover journalists including the respected reporter John Sweeney - attached

themselves to the group to gain access to the secretive state and film a documentary for Panorama, a current affairs programme.

The general secretary of the LSE's student union accused the BBC at the time of using the students as ‘human shields’.

The university said the students had been told "a journalist" would accompany them, but it had not been made clear the BBC's aim was to use the visit to secretly record footage for Panorama, a current affairs programme.

have a significant impact on the localised drug market and shows the priority and success we have in tackling drugs and organised crime across Leeds.”

A ‘flood’, not ‘trickle’, of immigrants

A Government failure to commission estimates of the numbers of Romanians and Bulgarians who would come to Britain after labour market controls were lifted fuelled ‘anti-immigrant prejudice’, a group of influential MPs have said.

In a damning report, the Home Affairs Select Committee said the Government's decision not to obtain official estimates played into the hands of those who ‘wish to inflame tensions about immigration for political gain’.

Restrictions to the labour market were lifted for Romanians and Bulgarians on 1st January, prompting warnings of a looming surge of immigration from the eastern European countries.

But the Committee said the numbers of migrants from the two countries were ‘more a trickle than a flood’.

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bruised ATTACKED: Faruk Ali, from Luton, was attacked outside his home by two police officers last month, suffering injuries to his neck, arms and legs

Autistic man attacked by officers for looking ‘suspicious’ An autistic man’s family have called for two police officers to be sacked after they brutally assaulted their relative on the basis that he looked ‘suspicious’.

33-year-old Faruk Ali, from Luton, was helping the bin men collect the rubbish from his home, a task he enjoys doing, when two uniformed officers attacked him.

The helpless victim, who has suffered from autism and learning difficulties since childhood, was allegedly thrown into the bins before being pinned down, kicked and punched, as he tried to struggle his way back into his home.

Bedfordshire Police Chief Constable Colette Paul wrote to residents to announce the officers had been suspended from all police duties whilst an investigation is launched.

She added: “If at the end of the investigation wrong doing is identified I will deal with it. No inference of wrongdoing can be drawn until the conclusion of this independent inquiry.

“I will continue to keep you all updated as this investigation progresses.”

However, Mr Faruk’s younger brother, Dhobir, said there was no other option but to sack the officers involved.

He explained how they would have been able to see Mr Ali’s badge, alerting others that he suffered from autism, long before

the attack.

Dhobir said: “The family has been traumatised by the whole experience.

Faruq hasn't actually recovered yet, he's still traumatised.

“He is scared to leave the house, he has become more anxious and agitated and he is terrified every time he sees the police.

“When he came in the house with the police behind him I saw the bruises and cuts and straight away knew what had happened to him.

“Why did the police use such force?

They said he looked suspicious but he was wearing slippers at the time and he was wearing a big coat.

“The fact of the matter is my brother is not the only one who suffers from autism in Luton and we want to make sure this doesn't happen again.”

An official apology was released from the Bedfordshire Police, saying: “Bedfordshire Police is sorry for the distress Mr Ali and his family feel regarding the actions officers took due to their concerns for Mr Ali's wellbeing on February 20 in Whitby Road, Luton.”

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) will work alongside Leicestershire Police, as they investigate the incident in a ‘transparent’ and ‘open’ manner.

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Young volunteer receives special accolade

‘Flood Hero’ A teenager from Southfields has been labelled a ‘hero’ and given a £5,000 prize live on television after his work with the flood relief efforts in the UK. 16-year-old Zafar Ahmad was presented with the ‘Flood Hero’ award, alongside four other people, on ITV’s Daybreak earlier this week before being given a cash prize,

by Sir Richard Branson, to go towards his chosen charity.

During the most recent half term holidays in February, Zafar made the most of his free time and volunteered with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association's (AMYA) flood relief campaign, joining hundreds of volunteers in assisting families affected by the floods around the country.

The young volunteer spent almost every day helping however he could, whether filling and delivering sandbags, or helping with the massive clean-up operation of the St. Paul's Church in Staines.

Jamal Akbar, one of the AMYA Regional coordinators

for Charity, Community and Welfare Programmes, was so moved by Zafar's selflessness that he put his name forward for this special recognition.

“In my mind, everyone who helped out with the flood relief efforts is a flood hero, whether they are from our own community, the local residents, the Army or the local Sikh community who helped in Staines,” he said.

“The reason I nominated Zafar was because of his selfless dedication of time and his passion to just get out there and help in whatever capacity he could.

“I don’t know many 16-yearolds who would do that during their holidays. I’m very proud that he got through as there were over 120 nominations across the country.”

Zafar added: “It was a humbling experience to see those who are affected, but I am glad that the communities quickly came together to help.

“I don't consider what I did to be special, but simply fulfilment of my religious duty

as a British Muslim to serve my country. Nevertheless, I greatly appreciate this award, ITV for highlighting the floods and the kindness of Mr. Richard Branson.

“I hope those people affected can get back to their normal life soon. We all have a duty to help them.”

Zafar has also now been invited to a reception at 10

Downing Street with his fellow award winners in recognition of their tremendous work, yet his volunteering efforts don’t stop there.

Later this year, on the 4th May, he will be participating in the annual AMYA 10K run in Battersea Park, and you can help sponsor him by visiting www.justgiving.com/ZafarAhmad-2014.

WORK: The teenager joined hundreds of other volunteers as they provided relief to homes at threat by the floods

AWARD: Zafar Ahmad was given a special award for his work helping flood-hit parts of the country

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A void vote is possible

INDIA: The conjoined twin girls share a single body at a hospital in Sonipat, India (Credit: Sanjeev Ghangas)

Thailand's Constitutional Court was due to rule on Friday on the validity of a general election held in February that was disrupted by protesters, with speculation growing it could void the vote, adding to the political turmoil in the country.

The protests are the latest chapter in an eightyear crisis that pits Bangkok's middle class and royalist establishment against supporters of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her brother, ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, who was toppled by the army

in 2006 and lives in exile to avoid a jail term for graft.

Now in their fifth month, the protesters have shut government offices and at times blocked major thoroughfares in Bangkok to try to force Yingluck out.

Twenty-three people have died and hundreds have been injured in the violence.

The court complaint was brought by a law lecturer who argues among other things that the 2nd February election was unconstitutional because voting did not take place in all areas on the same day.

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Female baby with two heads born in India

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A woman gave birth to a 7.7 pounds baby girl with two heads in northern India last week.

The conjoined twins born at JK Hindu Hospital on 13th March, share everything below their two separate heads.

The mother Urmila Sharma, 28, says that they couldn’t afford an ultrasound and had no idea she was carrying

conjoined twins.

“We only came to know she was carrying conjoined twins after an ultrasound two weeks ago but it was too late to do anything by then,” said Dr Shikha Malik, who delivered the baby.

The twins have ‘two heads, two necks and two spines,’ but just one body and their chances for survival are slim.

“She is presently alive and healthy,” said Dr. Ashish Sehgal, CEO of the Cygnus J.K. Hindu Hospital in Sonipat, Haryana.

Sehgal also added that a “meticulous and challenging” surgery could be the key to saving the twins' life, but the procedure can't take place until they are in stable condition.

The twins are currently in the hospital’s intensive care unit.

Press has reported that the couple and their families are ‘very distressed.’

Some conjoined twins can be separated, depending on shared organs and where they’re connected, but most are stillborn or die shortly after birth.

Tesco set for Indian venture

UK supermarket giant Tesco has this week announced that it will open up a chain of grocery stores in India after they agreed a partnership deal with the multicorporation, Tata Group.

It is the first time in the company’s history that it will enter India’s vast retail and supermarket sector since the country allowed such foreign investment in 2012.

Tesco said Friday it would invest £85million to take a 50 percent

share of Tata-owned Trent Hypermarket Ltd, which operates the Star Bazaar chain.

It said the chain would operation 12 stores in southern and western India selling food and groceries, home and personal products, plus fashion and accessories.

Other major international multi-brand retailers, most prominently Wal-Mart, have stayed out of India because of strict localsourcing rules they say make doing business too difficult.

Gunmen fired shots inside a luxury hotel on Thursday in the centre of the Afghan capital Kabul, police said, but the scale of the attack and the number of casualties was unclear.

Security sources told Reuters that two or three gunmen armed with pistols entered the Serena hotel by a back door. Two people had been wounded, they said. There were no details on the nationality of those hurt.

One person who was taken to safety along with other guests said that the shooting appeared to begin in the hotel restaurant.

Another guest, hiding in his room, said he could hear sporadic gunfire.

Police spokesman Hashmatullah Stanekzai confirmed that shots had been fired, but said it was unclear if it was an attack by insurgents. He did not speculate on other possible attackers.

Syrians continue mass exodus

For the first time, Syrians were the biggest group seeking asylum in industrialised countries last year, as the impact of fighting in the country spread beyond the turbulent region, the United Nations refugee agency said on Friday.

A record number of asylum requests by Syrians and Russians in 2013 raised the total number received in 44 rich

countries to it highest since 2001, the agency said. The total of 612,700 claims rose 28 percent from the year before.

Syrian refugees are expected to continue fleeing the country's civil war, now in its fourth year.

Some 2.6 million have now been driven into five neighbouring countries, one million in Lebanon alone, the agency said.

Turkey blocks Twitter Turkey's courts have blocked access to Twitter days before elections as Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan battles a corruption scandal that has seen social media platforms awash with alleged evidence of government wrongdoing.

The ban came hours after a defiant Erdogan, on the campaign trail ahead of key local elections set to be held on 30th March, vowed to ‘wipe out’ Twitter Asian

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and said he did not care what the international community had to say about it.

Erdogan's ruling AK Party has already tightened Internet controls, handed government more influence over the courts, and reassigned thousands of police and hundreds of prosecutors and judges as it fights a corruption scandal he has cast as a plot by political enemies to oust him.

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Bin Laden’s son-in-law gives surprise testimony in US trial In a trial which could see Osama bin Laden’s son-in-law jailed for the rest of his life, Suleiman Abu Ghaith has surprisingly stepped forward in the third week of his trial to testify his innocence.

It is reported that just hours after the 9/11 attacks in September 2001, the Kuwaiti teacher and imam met bin Laden inside a cave in Afghanistan.

“We are the ones who did it,” is what Abu Ghaith claims bin Laden told him, before asking him to use his powers of oratory to send a videotaped ‘message to the world’.

The video, and others like it, form the basis for the U.S. government's case against Abu Ghaith, who would later marry one of bin Laden's daughters.

Prosecutors say Abu Ghaith, 48, functioned as a spokesman and recruiter for bin Laden's Islamic militant group al Qaeda and knew of plans to attack the United States in the future.

Abu Ghaith told New York federal court jurors, however, that he simply followed talking points given to him by bin Laden and never intended to promote the group's agenda. He denied participating in any plots against Americans.

“Did you ever join al Qaeda?” his lawyer, Stanley Cohen, asked him.

“No,” said Abu Ghaith, the highest-profile bin Laden advisor to face charges in a U.S. civilian court.

His testimony, which had not been expected, came during the third week of the trial, which will conclude on Monday with closing arguments.

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• INTERNATIONAL NEWS • INTERNATIONAL NEWS • INTERNATIONAL NEWS • INTERNATIONAL NEWS In what has been titled an ‘historic moment’ for the British involvement in Afghanistan, troops have finally been withdrawn from all but two of their bases in the Helmand Province.

At its peak, more than 10,000 personnel from the British Forces were involved in the area, covering 137 bases yet that number has more than halved with the closures. At Camp Price, more

than 2,000 soldiers were once based there, but that number was most recently down to approximately 200 soldiers, tasked with protecting engineers who are closing the base.

Only Camp Bastion, which remains the main base for UK personnel, and Observation Post Sterga 2 are now under UK control.

British troops are officially due to end their combat role at the end

of 2014, 13 years after entering the country, yet the withdrawal of personnel began more than six months ago as the process got underway.

Soldiers are reportedly delighted that the day has finally arrived, with the Afghanistan saga taking the lives of 448 British soldiers since the first fatality in 2002.

Around 50% of British equipment has already been removed from Afghanistan as the

‘We’re outta here’

force is gradually reduced ahead of the December deadline.

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said on Monday: “The handover and closure of our bases across Helmand underlines the progress UK forces have made to increase security and stability across the province but also to build up the capability of the Afghan forces who will carry that work forward.

“UK combat operations will

cease by the end of this year but our support for the Afghan people will continue. Meanwhile, our troops will continue the mammoth task of getting our people and equipment home by Christmas.”

Almost all the British bases in Helmand have either been dismantled or handed over to Afghan forces, the Lashkar Gah, which opened in 2006 and was the former headquarters of British military forces in Afghanistan.

HOME TIME: British troops will finally be brought home from Afghanistan at the end of this year after more than a decade of combat in the country

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Rat poison used in toxic child attack

Authorities say two children have died and another 30 are sickened in a mass poisoning at a kindergarten in southwestern China.

Investigators identified the toxic substance as a powerful rat poison, but do not yet know how it was administered Wednesday in the kindergarten in Yunnan province's rural Qiubei county. State broadcaster CCTV says the school began accepting students last year despite

not being fully licensed.

Along with the victims, aged four and five, 12 others remained hospitalized Friday, three of them in serious condition.

Chinese schools have suffered a series of mass stabbings and other attacks by mentally disturbed people or those bearing grudges. There have also been incidents of school staff administering medication without authorization.

A rocket on the runway

Two rockets struck a runway at the international airport in Libya's capital Tripoli on Friday, forcing the suspension of flights, an airport source said.

“Two rockets exploded on the main runway of the airport, causing damage.

For security reasons, flights were suspended until further notice,” the source said on condition of anonymity.

The blasts took place at around 5am (3am GMT), at a time when the day's inbound and outbound traffic had yet to begin.

An airline representative in the capital told news

sources that the authorities had informed firms operating at the airport that flights would remain suspended until 1030 GMT on Saturday.

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Drug Bust

A British woman has been handed a life imprisonment by a court in Pakistan for attempting to smuggle 63kg of heroin out of the country.

26-year-old Khadija Shah, from Birmingham, was arrested in May 2012 after the drugs were found in her luggage when she was about to board a plane from Islamabad airport.

Pregnant at the time, Shah, who also has two other children, aged four and five, will remain in the country’s prison with her youngest child, Malaika, who was born whilst she was in custody.

Malaika, now 16-monthsold, will continue to grow up in the prison as she has done for all her life and her mother said if it wasn’t for her, she would have gone crazy.

Speaking to Vice, she said: “If Malaika was not here, I would be crazy because things

British would-be drug smuggler, sentenced to life in Pakistan prison with her baby

are very hard… she keeps me strong.”

“I am still breastfeeding…every three months Prisoners Abroad give me some money for basic food items and Pampers for the baby, who I keep clean.

“She likes to play with empty wrappers of food items.

I usually try to keep our surroundings clean, too.”

The mother claims she had no idea what was inside the luggage and had been used by a third party with the drugs hidden in her suitcase, not to her knowledge.

She claimed a man, named in court as Imran Khan, brought her, and her two children at the time, to the country and spoilt them with all expenses paid to gain her trust.

On return to the UK, Khan reportedly gave Shah two suitcases, claiming they were

PRISON: Khadija Shah, pictured with her 16-month-old daughter, Malaika, claims she didn’t know there were any drugs in her luggage

for a friend’s daughter who was getting married.

Not-for-profit organisation, Reprieve, has called on the British government to help Khadija to appeal against her sentence.

Maya Foa, director of Reprieve's Death Penalty team, said: “This is a terrible outcome for Khadija and her baby Malaika. As happens in hundreds of cases, she was used as a drugs mule without

her knowledge, and yet is facing life in a Pakistani prison.

“The UK government must ensure that Khadija gets the urgent assistance she needs to appeal her sentence so that her baby doesn't grow up behind bars.”

The mother and daughter are currently being held in Adiala jail, in Rawalpindi, where some of Pakistan’s most notorious terrorists are based.

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Aatif Nawaz the stand-up comedian who’s had audiences raving with his ‘Talk Roti To Me’

New funny man on the block

By Anush Ansari

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There’s a new funny man on the block who’s rapidly building a pretty decent bank of fans and respectable reputation in the world of stand up comedy.

29-year-old Aatif Nawaz from Wembley, to the complete horror of his close friends and family, left his

stable well-paying job in IT to try his hand at making audiences laugh.

Having toured The Netherlands, Ghana and Pakistan whilst performing alongside the likes of Shazia Mirza, Omid Djalili and several other comedy veterans, Aatif is quickly become one of the most popular British-Asian comics in the UK.

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Dubai island may have a Bollywood bidder at $19m

Bollywood celebrities always had keen interest in the property market and many have made huge investments in this sector over the years.

Now we hear that one of our leading Bollywood celebs will soon be the proud owner of a luxurious private island in Dubai.

Apparently the said celebrity, whose name is being carefully kept away from the limelight, is in talks to potentially buy a $19m man-made island off the coast of Dubai for use as a private resort.

The said island which is part of The Royal Island Beach Club, the first development to open on Dubai developer Nakheel's world

islands project, is being sold for AED70m ($19.06m) is one of several islands to go on the market.

The sale, includes the entire 419,000 sqft (127 sqm) Lebanon Island, which features a beach club, chalets, water sports, a "ready beach" and pool.

The construction of the 300 artificial islands making up The World began in 2003 and finished in 2008. Interestingly apart from the Bollywood celebrity, the sale has also attracted a lot of interest from potential investors from Russia, Iran and Pakistan.

Kumar Sanu to make his debut as an actor in YRF's project Once upon a time he was the voice behind the most popular songs of Shah Rukh Khan, now, the singer has decided to explore the world of acting with the upcoming Yash Raj film ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’.

Excited about his role, Kumar Sanu claimed that he couldn't refuse the offer despite the fact that he is unaware of how long or short his role is.

Apparently, the movie will see Ayushmann Khurrana stepping out in pursuit of meeting his idol Kumar Sanu and fulfills his wish at Haridwar.

Kumar will soon fly to Haridwar to shoot for the film.

Kumar will not only sing in the film but will also collaborate with Anu Malik as the duo plan to re-create the magic of the 90s music with this one.

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Aatif Nawaz the stand-up comedian who’s had audiences raving with his ‘Talk Roti To Me’

Convinced that people would relate and warm to his refreshing take on ‘desi’ life and his twist of social and cultural observations, Aatif says that Asian audiences today are different to what they used to be.

“Gone are the days when comedians could get away with just wise cracks on stereotypes of Asian people and repeating stuff which is resonant of ‘Goodness Gracious Me’ days,” says Aatif speaking to the Asian Express.

“Audiences are smarter now and much more wised-up on stand-up comedy, and so the material has to be new, well thought-through and completely, completely original.”

Encouraged by the response from an all sell out debut 60-minute show in January, Aatif, earlier this month returned to the Leicester Square Theatre for more rip-roaring antics. His performance titled ‘Talk Roti To Me’, written by himself, tells the hilarious tale of a British-Pakistani’s journey to the world of stand-up comedy.

A trained actor, Aatif has also made appearances in several commercials and television shows. He has had small roles

in Mark Austin's ‘Real Crime’ and ‘Peep Show’.

As a bilingual actor, Aatif has also appeared in the Urdu-language series ‘Lehrein’ and the Urdu-language film ‘Majboor’. He has also written, directed and starred in the Urdu series 'Bahir Waalay' which was broadcast in the UK. In 2012, Aatif won an Honourable Mention Laural at the Los Angeles Movie Awards for his documentary ‘Postcards from Lahore’. The film also holds the distinction of being the only Pakistani film to be screened at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.

Aatif currently hosts a comedy talk show entitled ‘The Aatif Nawaz Show’ for TV Apex, the programme was nominated for two MOMO (Music of Muslim Orientation) Awards for Best Television Presenter and Best TV Show.

Now Aatif is currently in discussions with various theatres and venues about taking his show on the road, specifically in Birmingham, Manchester, Cardiff and Leeds.

He’s also involved with a independent British film project which we will keep you posted on. Watch this space…

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Juhi talks about her brother’s death

Having had condolences pouring in from the Bollywood film fraternity, it seems Shah Rukh Khan has been constantly at Juhi’s side since the death of her brother Sanjiv aka ‘Bobby’ Chawla.

Sanjiv had been the former CEO of Red Chillies Entertainment and was admitted to the hospital after a massive stroke in 2010 and has been in coma since then.

The actress, who is busy organising a prayer meet for her brother, expressed her grievance on Twitter as she wrote: "Seems like I'm dreaming all this... 11 days since my brother passed away..."

Juhi has posted a video, which is a collection of clips on Sanjiv.

Talking about the video, Juhi wrote: "And gone away so young... I brought in friends and family to speak of times spent together... and put together an audio visual of pictures. Have uploaded it... so friends and family can see themselves.... as a part of his journey.”

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March 2014 - 3rd Edition PROMISE: Surj of RDB states that he is completely dedicated to the group’s fanbase and will continue to deliver floor-smashing tracks

RDB’s legacy will be continued

By Anush Ansari

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Surj speaks to the Asian Express about his brother leaving the group

A recent press statement issued by a brother from the music group RDB, Manj Ral, announcing that he was going solo, has caused alarm across the music industry and bands loyal fanbase alike.

However, the youngest brother Surjeet Ral (better known as Surj RDB), has confirmed to the Asian Express during his recent visit to his hometown Bradford, that he intends to continue the legacy of RDB. It is widely known that whilst Kuly was the musical leader, and Manj his musical foil, Surj’s influence on the musical direction of the group was key to their success, which led them to be one of UK’s first music artists to break into Bollywood.

In addition to fronting the group with his brothers, Surj also was responsible for handling the group’s business affairs which in turn saw RDB soar to Bollywood success with hits like ‘Singh Is King’ with Snoop Dogg, ‘Kambakkht Ishq’, ‘Aloo Chaat’, ‘Paisa Paisa’, and ‘Sadi Gali’ from Tanu Weds Manu to name but a few.

Driven by his passion to produce music, Surj says that he has no intention of backing down from the music scene and that he will always carry the torch in honour of his eldest brother Kuldeep Ral (Kuly), who passed away in 2012.

Surj says: “I was sad to see my brother Manj leave RDB. Along with my late brother Kuly, he was one of the founders of the group. He will be missed, but I wish him all the best in his solo career.”

Kuly’s dream was to spread the sound of RDB to all the corners of the world and entertain fans by creating a signature sound, which was immediately identifiable as the RDB sound.

Surj is already working to honour the group’s promise to their fans – to release a new album entitled “Worldwide” via RDB’s own record label ‘Three Records’ later this year.

Surj disclosed that he intends to bring the unique sound of RDB, which comprises of several other members of the existing RDB team, to the forefront of the group.

Surj continued: “I will strive to honour and preserve RDB’s music, and continue to present live performances to uphold the legacy of our brother Kuly Ral. “The team and myself, would like to personally thank all our fans for listening, enjoying and dancing to our music since we started out.

“I’m not about to retire.

“I promise to keep the name RDB alive

for you all. I would also like to respectfully thank my parents for their continuing support and personally thank all the music industry for the support in the name of Paaj.”

RDB’s latest song in Bollywood – ‘Tamache Pe Disco’ from Bollywood hit ‘Bullet Raja’ was highly acclaimed and Surj promises that there’s definitely more hits set to come from the RDB quarters in the coming months.

RDB (Rhythm Dhol Bass) formed over a decade ago and have enjoyed international success with a string of hit songs. RDB are widely regarded as having instigated the change in perception to UKAsian music by introducing the likes of Snoop Dogg, Ludacris and T-Pain to the Bhangra-Bollywood scene. As well as

PIONEERS: (l-r) Surj, Kully and Manj – the RDB brothers who set the standard for the next generation of British Asian music artists

creating their own unique RDB sound, the group has performed and rocked stages across the globe.

“I was sad to see my brother Manj leave RD B. Along with my late brother Kuly, he was o ne of the founders of the group. He will be misse but I wish him all the b d, est in his solo career.”

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FILM: Highway 12A DIRECTED BY: Imtiaz Ali GENRE: Drama STAR CAST: Randeep Hooda, Alia Bhat A kidnapped rich girl forms an unexpected bond with her captor in this Bollywood romantic drama from the director of 'Jab We Met'.

A carefree young city girl (Alia Bhat) is driving along the

highway with her fiance. Her life changes in an instant, when she's abducted by a gang of rough rural criminals.

The kidnappers quickly discover that their hostage is the daughter of a prominent

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industrialist with powerful political friends. But their leader (Randeep Hooda) is undeterred, insisting that they go ahead with their plan.

As their van continues on its lengthy journey, passing through some spectacular landscapes, the girl begins to feels more free than she ever did before.

FILM: Bewakoofiyaan DIRECTED BY: Nupur Ashtana GENRE: Comedy STAR CAST: Ayushmann Khurrana, Sonam Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor

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FILM: Shaadi Ke Side Effects DIRECTED BY: Saket Chowdhary GENRE: Comedy STAR CAST: Farhan Akhtar, Vidya Balan, Vir Das, Ram Kapoor Bewakoofiyaan - a contemporary slice of a life story, which changes fixed notions about relationships.

Mohit is a marketing whiz kid vying for a step up the career ladder...

Mayera - a financial brain with a penchant for shoes...

They're a young middle-class corporate couple that's ambitious and likes the good life too.

They work hard, they party hard.

They're also passionately in love with each other.

Their belief: You can live on love and fresh air...

Their obstacle: Mayera's wilful bureaucratic father V.K Sehgal.

The obstinate old man believes that only a rich man can bring Mayera happiness and a mid-level executive like

RELEASE DATE: 28/02/2014 Mohit simply isn't good enough!

Exactly how fragile are relationships in these times where consumer lifestyles dictate their very nature and intensity? Who gets the last laugh when recession strikes and the lack of money tests love... credit-card-junkies private-sector Mohit-Mayera; or safe-playing sarkari, V.K. Sehgal?

RELEASE DATE: 21/02/2014 Indian writer/director Imtiaz Ali made his name with the hit 'Jab We Met'. He casts Randeep Hooda of 'Once upon a Time in Mumbaai' fame opposite rising star Alia Bhat in this romantic exploration of Stockholm Syndrome. Music is by A.R. Rahman.

Bewakoofiyaan - a contemporary slice of a life story, which changes fixed notions about relationships.

Mohit is a marketing whiz kid vying for a step up the career ladder...

Mayera - a financial brain with a penchant for shoes...

They're a young middle-class corporate couple that's ambitious and likes the good life too.

They work hard, they party hard.

They're also passionately in love with each other.

Their belief: You can live on love and fresh air...

Their obstacle: Mayera's wilful bureaucratic father V.K Sehgal.

The obstinate old man believes that only a rich man can bring Mayera happiness and a mid-level executive like Mohit simply isn't good enough!

Exactly how fragile are relationships in these times where consumer lifestyles dictate their very nature and intensity? Who gets the last laugh when recession strikes and the lack of money tests love... credit-card-junkies privatesector Mohit-Mayera; or safeplaying sarkari, V.K. Sehgal?

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FILM: Gulaab Gang DIRECTED BY: Soumik Sen GENRE: Social/Drama STAR CAST: Madhuri Dixit, Juhi Chawla, Priyanka Bose, Vinitha Menon, Tanvi Rao

The story of Gulaab Gang is reportedly based on the life of Sampat Pal Devi, a self trained activist from Bundelkhand, Uttar Pradesh who was married off as a child and then grew up to fight social evils like dowry, child marriage, domestic violence in the villages of India.

In course of time, many women joined her and now she has a force of over 10,000 women who are called the Gulabi Gang.

A few years back, with some help from a French NGO, Sampat's fight came into the limelight leading to media coverage and a documentary filmed on her.

In the trailers, like we had assumed, Dixit kicks ass.

She is shown wielding a baton

with a ferocity normally associated with Salman Khan or Akshay Kumar. She is seen flinging men with one effortless slap. She is seen beating up men.

Evidently, Sampat's story has been adapted to suit the requirements of a Bollywood entertainer. Likewise, Dixit is also seen dancing (we are not complaining one bit about that though!).

However, what is probably the most refreshing and interesting bit in the trailer is its villain - Juhi Chawla. Yes, you heard right.

Juhi is indeed who Madhuri is pitted against in the film. And oh boy, isn't she delicious as the soft spoken, nearly-adorable, baby voiced woman whose smile is pure evil gold!

Juhi seems to be playing the part of a politician who takes on Rajjo

FILM: Queen RELEASE DATE: DIRECTED BY: 07/03/2014 Vikas Bahl GENRE: Drama STAR CAST: Kangana Ranaut, Rajkummar Rao, Lisa Haydon A girl from a conservative Punjabi family embarks on a global journey of selfdiscovery in this inspirational drama.

Twenty-four year-old Rani (Kangana Ranaut) has had a sheltered upbringing in Rajouri, New Delhi. Ever since she was nine, she's been saving up for her honeymoon. And there was never any doubt about who she would marry, as her parents were keen to match her with Vijay (Rajkummar Rao) - the son of a close family friend.

But as the wedding draws closer, Vijay drops a bombshell.

He calls the whole thing off, citing a mismatch of interests and lifestyles.

Devastated, Rani makes a bold decision.

She opts to go on honeymoon alone, leaving the country for the very first time!

Along the way, she learns more about the world - and herself. Vikas Bahl's spirited Hindi drama was filmed in 145 colourful locations, taking in European capitals Paris, Amsterdam and London.

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(Madhuri) and embarks on an insidious journey to destroy the latter's clout.

What makes the film so much more interesting than anything else, is instead of a woman versus man stereotypical battle, Gulaab Gang promises to be a deft exploration of feminity and the woman as an ambitious, strong, sinister, vulnerable entity.

FILM: Total Siyapaa DIRECTED BY: Eshvar Nivas GENRE: Comedy/Drama STAR CAST: Ali Zafar, Yami Gautam, Anupam Kher, Kiron Kher, Sara Khan

While Madhuri turns out to be a real hero with all her brave action sequences, Juhi Chawla has also amazed people with her cunning politician avtar in the movie. With all those bold dialogues and action, the movie is going to be one of the valiant choices of both the Bollywood divas, as far as their filmy career is concerned.

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A young man’s desperate attempts to impress his girlfriend's family go hilariously awry in this madcap romantic comedy.

Good-natured Pakistani boy Aman (Ali Zafar) is in love with beautiful Indian girl Asha (Yami Gautam). So much so that he has decided to travel to London to ask Asha's parents for her hand in marriage.

Alas, her mum (Kiron Kher) and dad (Anupam Kher) are a deeply conservative couple.

Everything goes swimmingly until they discover that daughter's handsome young suitor's nationality.

Our hapless hero's increasingly desperate attempts to impress his prospective in-laws then unleash total chaos!

Set against a scenic London backdrop, this rib-tickling culture clash comedy is written by Neeraj Pandey, creator of the awardwinning 'A Wednesday' and 'Special Chabbis'.

Multi-talented actor/musician Ali Zafar stars opposite Yami Gautam of 'Vicky Donor' fame. Veteran real-life couple Anupam and Kiron Kher also appear together on film for the very first time.

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SMEAPRT 2014 ESCAPE FROM PLANET EARTH STARRING: BRENDAN FRASER, ROB CORDDRY, WILLIAM SHATNER, SARAH JESSICA PARKER, JESSICA ALBA DIRECTOR: CAL BRUNKER U GENRE: COMEDY, FAMILY CERT Aliens are held captive on Earth by an evil general in this crazy animated family comedy.

Big, blue, swaggering Scorch Supernova (Brendan Fraser) from the planet Baab is the greatest hero in the universe.

That's more than a little annoying for his nerdy brother Gary (Rob Corddry), who works at Baab's mission control.

When duplicitous Lena Thackleman (Jessica Alba) picks up an SOS, Scorch wastes no time in responding, even though it's

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coming from the notoriously dangerous 'dark planet' - Earth!

This turns out to be a dastardly trick by megalomaniac General Shanker (William UK RELE ASE Shatner), who's 0 7/03/20DATE: imprisoning aliens in 14 Area 51 and forcing them to work as slave labour. Now it's up to weedy, timid Gary to head to Earth and rescue his brother!

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STARRING: CHRISTOPH WALTZ, MÉLANIE THIERRY, DAVID THEWLIS, LUCAS HEDGES, MATT DAMON DIRECTOR: TERRY GILLIAM UK RELE GENRE: DRAMA, SCI-FI ASE DA Terry Gilliam’s latest creation focuses on Qohen Leth (Christoph Waltz) a reclusive computer genius living in an undetermined future, who works as a programmer for the Orwellian organisation Corporation ManCom.

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03/2014 He resides in an ancient derelict church, awaiting a phone call that will give meaning to his life.

When the mysterious ‘Management’ summons

him to crack the Zero Theorem, a formula that could answer everything, and the seductive Bainsley (Melanie

NEED FOR SPEED STARRING: AARON PAUL, IMOGEN POOTS, DOMINIC COOPER, RAMON RODRIGUEZ, KID CUDI, MICHAEL KEATON DIRECTOR: SCOTT WAUGH GENRE: ACTION, DRAMA, THRILLER COMING SOON

UNDER THE SKIN STARRING: SCARLETT JOHANSSON, ANTONIA CAMPBELL-HUGHES, PAUL BRANNIGAN DIRECTOR: JONATHAN GLAZER GENRE: SCI-FI, THRILLER Scarlett Johansson stars in a terrifying sci-fi thriller about an alien who preys on hitchhikers! An unnamed alien (Scarlett Johansson) in human form is stalking Glasgow and the Scottish Highlands.

Beautiful and alluring in classic femme fatale style, with blood-red lipstick and an unruly mop of jet-black hair, she cruises around in a van

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13/03/2E DATE: 014 targeting men who are unlikely to be missed. Barely able to believe their good fortune, her victims are lured into the van where they meet a truly gruesome end.

Thierry) and the turbulent Bob (Lucas Hedges) barge into his controlled universe, Leth’s existence is set to irrevocably change.

Fresh from prison, framed 14/03/2 for a crime he 014 didn’t commit, street racer Tobey Marshall (Aaron Paul), is 12A hell bent on CERT settling the score.

With revenge at the forefront of his mind, he gears up for the ultimate crosscountry race heaving with adrenalinecharged muscle machines and highoctane super cars.

When his powerful rival (Dominic Cooper) places a massive bounty on his head, the wheels are set in motion and the race is finally on.

Based on the most successful racing game franchise of all time, bursting with explosive action and exhilarating stunts, NEED FOR SPEED accelerates into cinemas in March 2014 UK RELE ASE DAT E:

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SMEAPRT 2014 CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER (ALSO IN 3D!)

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STARRING: HAYLEY ATWELL, DOMINIC COOPER, CHRIS EVANS, ANTHONY MACKIE, SCARLETT JOHANSSON DIRECTOR: ANTHONY RUSSO, JOE RUSSO GENRE: ACTION, SCI-FI

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After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Marvel's ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ finds Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, living quietly in Washington, D.C. and trying to adjust to the modern world.

But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk.

Joining forces with the Black Widow, Captain America struggles to expose the ever-widening conspiracy while fighting off professional assassins sent to silence him at every turn.

When the full scope of the villainous plot is revealed, Captain America and the Black Widow enlist the help of a new ally, the Falcon. However, they soon find themselves up against an unexpected and formidable enemy—the Winter Soldier.

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STARRING: KATE WINSLET, JOSH BROLIN, TOBEY MAGUIRE, GATTLIN GRIFFITH DIRECTOR: JASON REITMAN GENRE: DRAMA

UK RELE ‘Labor Day’ AS centers on 1321/03/2E DATE: 014 year-old Henry Wheeler, who struggles to be the man of his house and care for his reclusive mother Adele while confronting all the pangs of adolescence.

On a back-to-school shopping trip, Henry and his mother encounter Frank Chambers, a man both intimidating and clearly in need of help, who convinces them to take him into their home and later is revealed to be an escaped convict.

The events of this long Labor Day weekend will shape them for the rest of their lives.

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STARRING: RICKY GERVAIS, FRANK LANGELLA, RAY LIOTTA, CHRISTOPH WALTZ, TINA FEY DIRECTOR: JAMES BOBIN GENRE: FAMILY, COMEDY, MUSICAL The Muppets are back!

And this time they are taking UK RELE AS on the world in an exciting 28/03/2E DATE: and hilarious new spy 014 thriller that will take you on a whirlwind adventure of mistaken identity, dastardly sidekicks and double dealing doppelgangers.

Featuring star turns from Ricky Gervais, Tina Fey and Ty Burrell, and packed with celebrity cameos, Muppets Most Wanted takes the entire gang on a global tour including stops in Berlin, Madrid, Dublin and London. But mayhem follows them overseas as they find themselves unwittingly entangled in an international crime caper headed by Constantine, the World's Number One Criminal, and dead-ringer for Kermit.

RIO 2 (ALSO IN 3D!) STARRING: ANNE HATHAWAY, ANDY GARCIA, LESLIE MANN, RODRIGO U SANTORO, JESSE EISENBERG CERT DIRECTOR: CARLOS SALDANHA GENRE: FAMILY, COMEDY, MUSICAL Having secured the future of their species, formerly flightless pet macaw Blu (Jesse Eisenberg) and the lovely Jewel (Anne Hathaway) are raising their young family in Rio. But then they learn of an amazing discovery in the Amazon jungle.

It seems they weren't the last blue macaws after all. So Jewel cajoles domesticated homebody Blu into embarking on a voyage of discovery in the wild.

Along the way, they find her gruff dad Eduardo (Andy Garcia) and hunky, crooning childhood friend Roberto (Bruno Mars).

Little wonder our poor hero is feeling rather inadequate. But you UK RELE can be sure he'll prove himself once AS again. All the old gang are back for 04/04/2E DATE: 014 this high-flying sequel to the hit animation.

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Rolls-Royce: Plug-in hybrid?

PLUG-IN: Can you imagine the Rolls Royce Phantom drophead with a cable?

By Steve Maybury info@asianexpress.co.uk

Imagine this car, with an electrical cord. It could happen, and fairly soon.

Although fuel efficiency is just about the last thing that a Rolls Royce brings to mind, but the company may change that with a plug-in hybrid, of all things.

The good chaps in Goodwood know they face a challenge in meeting rising fuel efficiency

standards and tightening emissions, so they’re experimenting with various ways of squeezing more miles from every drop of petrol.

Company CEO Torston MüllerOtvos has said that making a hybrid is essential, not due to customer demand perhaps, but through legal regulation on emissions.

Rolls hasn’t mentioned any specifics for such a car, which is clearly an idea at this point, but it a good guess-timate suggests we

might see it within three years.

But if a Phantom plug-in came to pass, it almost certainly would use drivetrain components from corporate parent BMW, which has a range of hybrids, the i3 and i8 electric vehicles, and a plug-in setup (featuring a four-cylinder turbocharged engine paired with an electric motor) for the X5 eDrive.

For those of you who are thinking that Rolls is suddenly going soft, remember that even the LeFerrari has a gas-electric

drivetrain, so it’s not like a Phantom with a cord with be a glorified Prius.

This wouldn’t be be the first time Rolls has played with electricity. A few years ago, it unveiled the all-electric Phantom prototype called the 102EX. The absolutely stunning car was a trial balloon that customers promptly shot down.

Despite producing more torque than the standard Phantom’s V12, the car’s range, claimed at 120 miles, was just too small for

consumers to consider. Many also found the technology incongruous with the marque’s identity, which is a definitive monument to luxury, power, and disposable income.

Now, however Rolls say that plug-in hybrid Rolls-Royce would not come with any kind of compromise, and both the recharging times and the range will be top of the agenda. They also say that with the developments in hybrid technology, the issues faced earlier will no longer be a problem.

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Audi is ready to add a little oil to the wheels of the daily grind with advanced traffic light recognition technology, which could make driving through towns and cities far more fluid and free of annoying and economy-denting red light punctuation.

Audi Online traffic light information harnesses the power of in-car internet in a new way via Audi connect to establish a link between the car and the traffic light network via the central traffic computer in each town or city.

It quickly assimilates the automated traffic light change sequences in the vicinity, and on the approach to a set of lights the Driver Information System (DIS) located in the central instrument cluster then shows the driver the speed to select in order to pass through the light during a green phase. It also displays a visual aid using red, amber

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Audi traffic light recognition could save millions of litres of fuel or green icons.

If the driver is already waiting at a red light, Audi connect will calculate and count down the time remaining until the next green light is scheduled to appear via a timer on the DIS. The system also interacts with the car’s Start-Stop function to ensure the engine is switched on five seconds before the green phase.

Audi AG calculates that Online traffic light interaction has the potential to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 15 per cent, and could save approximately

900 million litres of fuel if it were to be deployed throughout Germany.

The fully functional system is now production ready and could be fitted to every Audi model in the range subject to the necessary government legislation.

It was actively demonstrated recently on the busy Las Vegas freeways in an Audi A6 Saloon as part of a trailblazing technology display at the Consumer Electronics Show, and comprehensive testing continues in Las Vegas with 50 sets of traffic lights.

Testing is also underway in the northern Italian city of Verona, where some 60 traffic lights covering almost the entire city centre are involved, and in Berlin, where 25 Audi customers are driving cars fitted with Online traffic information that can link up to a total of 1,000 traffic lights in the city. A market launch is currently the subject of intense analysis in the United States.

Online traffic light information shared the stage with a host of technological advances from the Vorsprung durch Technik brand at this year’s CES,

which represented the next phase in seamless connectivity between Audi models, their drivers and the rest of the digital world.

Significant developments in Audi piloted parking and driving were demonstrated, with the central focus on an Audi A7 Sportback that can drive fully autonomously in moving traffic.

Another immersive innovation is the Audi Smart Display, an Android-based tablet that allows users to interact with in-car controls yet can also be used as a standalone portable device in the home or on the move.

The Sport quattro laserlight concept also revealed the next generation of Audi lighting. The high-beam laser light unit can illuminate the road by up to 500 metres and will debut on the R18 e-tron quattro sports prototype at Le Mans in June.

5th Bugatti Legend pics leaked LEAKED: The majority looking Bugatti Legend of stunning’s are from the Middle Eas customers t or USA

By Steve Maybury

responsible for shaping the So far, Bugatti hasn't had brand, and the Jean-Pierre any trouble selling all Legends Wimille, named after one of Edition cars, with most buyers Bugatti's most famous factory being from the Middle East or An image of the fifth Bugatti drivers.

USA. Legend has appeared online, ahead of its official reveal at the Beijing Motor Show next month.

Known as the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Elizabeth Junek, the model serves as the penultimate part of the Legends special edition range.

Dedicated to Czech female racing driver Elizabeth Junek, the Veyron will be limited to just three units – like all models in this special edition line-up.

Bugatti has finished the Elizabeth Junek model with a two-tone black and yellow exterior, in homage to the colours of the racing driver’s car. The alloy wheels and fuel filler cap also wear the same colour combination.

Though to be confirmed, it will be powered by the same 1183bhp 8.0-litre W16 engine from the standard model, capable of 0-62mph in 2.6 seconds.

The Grand Sport Vitesse also holds the record for the fastest open-top car with a record-setting top speed of 254mph.

Like the other Legend models, expect the Elizabeth Junek to carry a price tag of around £1.8million.

Previous Legends models have included the Jean Bugatti, 2013: Only 150 models of the limited edition Bugatti Veyron dedicated to one of the men Grand Sport Vitesse model were manufactured last year info@asianexpress.co.uk

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March 2014 - 3rd Edition

Citroën’s new city car

By Tanya Shah

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New Citroën C1, a cutelooking little city car will go on sale in the UK in July, with an equally cute price of just over £8,000.

Available with three and five doors, the new C1 range starts at just £8,245 for the C1 Touch VTi 68 manual 3-door, rising to £11,935 for the new C1 Airscape Flair VTi 68 ETG 5-door.

With eight body colours to choose from, including four metallic options, three colour choices for the fabric roof,

three wheel designs and four interior upholstery finishes, the car offers a sweet and tempting option for young buyers thinking of buying their first motor.

The New C1 range is powered by two latestgeneration petrol engines: a VTi 68, available with either a 5-speed manual or a 5speed gearbox, or as an e-VTi 68 Airdream 5-speed manual with Stop & Start technology.

There is also the addition of Citroën’s latest 3-cylinder ‘PureTech’ VTi 82 engine with a 5-speed manual transmission.

Generously equipped, the lead-in New Citroën C1 Touch standard specification includes ABS, EBA, ESP, power steering, high frequency remote central locking, electric front windows, six airbags, an MP3 compatible audio system, a USB socket and LED daytime running lights.

Optional extras include automatic air conditioning, automatic headlights, keyless entry & start and styling details such as black leather upholstery and various interior colour packs.

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Nurburgring sold for £84m The world’s most famous racetrack - the Nurburgring, known as ‘Green Hell’, has officially been sold.

Capricorn, a Dusseldorfbased parts company, has purchased the 12.9-mile track for a reported €100 million (£84 million), almost two years after the racetrack first went up for sale.

The deal also includes an investment of around €25 million (£20 million) to help further develop the site and improve security. The new owners will launch a new company called Capricorn Nurburgring, which will manage the new business of 1 January 2015.

"As an enthusiastic motor sport fan, the Nurburgring has always been a passion of mine," said Dr. Robertino Wild, managing partner of the Capricorn group.

“We have identified the enormous potential of this unique race venue and would like to optimise the existing structures, but above all turn the vision of an Automotive Technology Cluster into reality.”

Built in 1927, the Nurburgring covers an area of 937 acres and has hosted over 30 Formula 1 races on its Grand Prix circuit.

Nestling within the confines of the track, manufacturers have also built development centres where cars can be tuned after testing.

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March 2014 - 3rd Edition

Jaguar XFR-S Sportbrake super estate revealed Jaguar unveils a more potent version of its most practical model, the XFR-S Sportbrake is powered by a 542bhp 5.0-litre supercharged V8.

Jaguar has kept us guessing about whether it would build a highperformance XF Sportbrake, but we now have an emphatic answer.

Rather than simply building a XFR Sportbrake, Jaguar has skipped straight to XFR-S specification for the most practical model in its range.

Set to arrive at the Geneva Motor Show, the Sportbrake joins the XFR-S Saloon and XKR-S as the third member of the ballistic R-S family. Like its siblings it uses a 542bhp 5.0-litre supercharged V8 producing 680Nm of torque – enough to rocket it from 0-60mph in 4.6 seconds, 0.2 seconds slower than the XFR-S Saloon, and on to an identical top speed of 186mph, despite weighing around 90kg more.

Jaguar’s designers have translated the Saloon’s pumped up styling into the Sportbrake’s more sensible bodystyle, minus the wild rear wing of course. It does get a much smaller roof spoiler though, along with a deeper front bumper and front splitter to boost downforce at high

speeds. Extended and more sculpted updates. side sills, a deeper rear bumper, 20Inside there’s sports seats covered inch alloys and a race car-style rear in stitched carbon leather and a diffuser complete the exterior sprinkling of R-S badges, but the

Sporbrake’s impressive interior space remains. That means 60:40 split folding rear seats and a boot that extends to 1,675-litres with the

seats down.

Although the XFR-S Sportbrake uses the same basic chassis as the XFR-S Saloon, the rear suspension has been tuned specifically to cope with the extra weight. Thanks to stiffer anti-roll bars, firmer springs and dampers and a new front suspension knuckle, overall ride stiffness is up by 30 per cent compared to the standard car. Wider tyres, bigger brakes and an electronic differential should ensure it goes, stops and turns just as well as the Saloon.

It won’t be quiet either – the central silencer in the exhaust has removed and replaced with an ‘Xpiece’ for a booming exhaust note and crackles on the overrun.

Jaguar has also made changes to the standard XF range - introducing a R-Sport model. It gets the looks of a performance model, with a chunky bodykit, but is only available with the 161bhp 2.2-litre diesel engine returning 57.7mpg and 129g/km.

Order books for the new XF models open on April 1, with the XFR-S Sportbrake priced at £82,495. Its closest rivals will be the Audi RS6 Avant and Mercedes E63 AMG Estate.

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Tesla joins the show

Electric vehicle manufacturer and fleet market new-comer, Tesla, is the latest car maker to commit to this year’s Fleet World Fleet Show on April 9 when it will be making its stunning new EVs available for test driving around the world-famous racing circuit.

Tesla was founded in 2003 by a group of Silicon Valley engineers who wanted to prove that electric vehicles could be the answer to stylish but emissions-free motoring.

The latest car from Tesla is the Model S, which was recently voted Car of the Year in 2014 in Norway and The Most Stylish Car of the Year 2014 in Switzerland.

The Model S is the first premium sports saloon to be designed as an electric car from the ground up. It features a battery pack located under the cabin which offers a range up to 300 miles and, using the carmaker’s network of Supercharger fast charging units coming soon to the UK, drivers are able to travel long distances with no fuel charge.

Tesla recently announced it is to open more than 30 new service centres across Europe, including two more in the UK, as sales of the Model S begin to accelerate.

Tesla country director for the UK and Ireland, Georg Ell, commented: “With first deliveries of the new right hand drive Model S arriving this spring, the Fleet

World Fleet Show is a great opportunity for fleet managers to come and experience the car.

This year’s Fleet World Fleet Show will be the first opportunity for many fleet decision makers to test-drive one of an array of exciting new EVs and discover why electric power could meet the fleet mobility needs of the future.

Tesla joins a number of manufacturers, including BMW, Nissan, Vauxhall, Citro n, Renault, Infiniti, Volvo, Peugeot, Lexus, Toyota, Honda and Hyundai, who are expected to have their latest low emission and EV offerings at the event on display and available for test driving.

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SIXTH: Nico Hulkenberg had a day to remember as he finished the Australian circuit for the first time, picking up eight points in the process

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TENTH: After Daniel Ricciardo’s late disqualification, Sergio Perez moved up to tenth spot and picked up a single point

Formula One Returns Flying start for Force India, as new-look side clinches double points finish

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

After months of waiting, the 2014 Formula One campaign finally got under way last weekend with sports fans all over the world tuning in to see what the latest instalment of the fast and furious sport had to offer.

Last season was a dominant year for Sebastian Vettel, yet his Australian appearance was short lived as his new look Red Bull engine stuttered after just five laps, leading the German to an early exit.

Lewis Hamilton started on pole, yet also failed to complete the race after his car’s loss of power after just two laps, allowing his Mercedes teammate, Nico Rosberg, to steal the show with an emphatic victory in the opening race.

Elsewhere, there was delight in the Force India tent after both racers clinched points finishes, after

second placed Daniel Ricciardo was disqualified after the race for failing to oblige to new fuel consumption rules.

The Red Bull driver’s mistake allowed Force India’s Sergio perez to steal tenth position, and one point for the constructors, adding to Nico Hulkenberg’s impressive eight point haul for finishing sixth.

Both drivers were making their first starts for the new look side, and for Nico Hulkenberg it was the perfect start to the latest chapter in his racing career.

“Sixth place is a positive way to start the season,” he said. “I was very happy to see the chequered flag – the first time I’ve done so in Melbourne – and it’s important to score some good points early on.

“I made a strong start and enjoyed good track position for the first two stints when I was running up in fourth.

“The only real issue I had was some front left graining

on the soft tyres, which never really cleared up and that compromised my first two stints. It was a shame to lose two positions at my second stop [to Button and Alonso] but it looks like some of the cars around us have a bit more pace at the moment.

“I want to thank the team for the amazing job they’ve done over the winter and this weekend to get us to this point. It’s been a great effort and it’s nice to reward everyone with some points at the first race.”

Up next on the Formula One calendar is the Malaysian Grand Prix, set to be held on Sunday 30th March.

Last year’s track champion, Vettel, will be hoping for less controversy than his previous Malaysian appearance, where he overshadowed a fine performance from the Red Bull team, going against team orders to pass his teammate, Mark Webber, to set up a feisty looking podium.

PODIUM: Nico Rosberg clinched the first title of the 2014 Formula One season with a convincing display, whilst teammate, lewis Hamilton, was forced to retire (l-r) Daniel Ricciardo (DQ), Nico Rosberg, Kevin Magnussen

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Over recent weeks the Asian Express has mentioned a number of high profile events starring some of our local sporting stars. Make sure you don’t miss out on any of the action as Yorkshire continues to stamp its authority in the sporting world.

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Historic victory Afghanistan clinch first ever Twenty20 win VICTOR: Afghanistan captain, Mohammad Shazad picked up a half-century (68) as he guided his side to victory over Hong Kong

In what will be Adil Anwar’s first professional bout of 2014, the Leeds fighter will take on an unnamed opponent at Elland Road’s Banqueting Suite next weekend.

After back-toback defeats at the end of last year, the ‘Platinum Kid’ will be looking to bounce back with a win on Friday night, as he looks to get his boxing career back on track.

Defeat at the hands of Darren Hamilton, was followed up by a shock loss to the relatively unknown Simone Lucas, and it has now been six months since Anwar last stepped in the ring.

With such a break allowing him to prepare for the comeback fight, both mentally and physically, he said he was in the shape of his life as he readied himself for action.

The fight, as with all of the Yorkshireman’s fights, is already selling out quickly, with his loyal fan base snapping up the seats.

Victory could be just the kick-start Anwar needs as he hopes to put himself amongst the title contenders later this year.

5th April 2014 Martial Mohsin in action Mohsin Hussain only took up Ju-Jitsu some three years ago after accompanying a friend to a training session, yet at the start of next month, he will be competing in his first British Championships.

The Bradford martial arts ace has become one of the top trainers at the city’s Onna Ju-Jitsu club, where he is trained

by Sensei Mumtaz Khan, a fifth degree blackbelt with over 16 years of experience.

He is already predicted a medal finish, after excelling in the sport he says he loves, and is hopeful of advancing onto the international stage after the tournament.

The International JuJitsu Championships are set to be held in Denmark in the autumn and Mohsin says his target is to be included in the GB squad who will make the trip to Scandinavia.

All this, of course, depends on how he does at the British Championships in April, in what will be his first appearance.

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It was third time’s the charm for Afghanistan’s national Twenty20 side as they picked up their first ever win in the format of the game in their third appearance at the World Twenty20 series.

A seven wicket victory over Hong Kong in Chittagong, Bangladesh, ensured the Afghan side made their mark in the history books and kept their feint hopes of qualifying for the Super 10 stage alive.

Captain Mohammad Shahzad's quickfire 68 and an unbeaten 51 from Shafiqullah, propelled the victor’s past Hong Kong's 153 for eight with 12 balls to spare.

Their final Group A clash will come against Nepal on Thursday, where they will need to claim victory, and hope Bangladesh stumble, if they are to advance in the competition.

Only the top team from the four-strong group will progress to the main draw, with tournament hosts Bangladesh best-placed after their opening win over Afghanistan.

Shahzad's side were bowled out for just 72 in that match but, despite having not won at the World Twenty20 in their previous two trips to the tournament, began as favourites against a Hong Kong side making their debut.

Hong Kong lost their first game against fellow rookies Nepal, but were able to set a testing total after three of their top four – Waqas Barkat (32), Jamie Atkinson (31) and Mark Chapman (38) – made starts without going on.

Shahzad and Shafiqullah showed the importance of going on for more, however, especially the skipper as he thrashed his 68 from 53 balls at the top of the order to set up the chase.

Shahzad hit three sixes, including an MS Dhoni-style "helicopter" shot off Aizaz Khan, and while he was unable to finish the job, Shafiqullah did with a four that also brought up his half-century from 24 balls.

A fighting chance Back page story continued “But when I got approached by this company I instantly turned it down without even hearing how much they were offering. I do talks in schools and prisons, so what kind of message would I be spreading if I came in with a big alcohol sign on my back?

“It could have been a million-pound deal and I would have still had to say ‘no’. It really was a simple decision because I was not willing to sell-out to this sort of company when I am in the public eye and should be spreading a positive message.”

Member was initially approached by the unnamed, potential sponsors 18 months ago, yet only spoke about it openly earlier this month during a radio interview.

As a practicing Muslim, Member also stated that to accept such a deal would have only been condescending to his faith and his way of life.

“Of course religion had a part to play as well but it was mostly about protecting children,” he explained.

Boxer rejects huge sponsorship deal to ‘discourage underage drinking’ “I was very humbled to receive the offer and it is not about the money, I don’t want any more than they are offering, it just seemed wrong to accept.”

The firefighter turned boxer, who still works nine to five and has to fund the majority of his boxing career independently, has turned down fees previously to help others.

In 2012, he was approached to become one of Tanzania's official representatives after being recognised for the charity work he did in 2012 in neighbouring country, Zambia, where he donated his entire fight purse to a local school to cover the costs of the children's exams.

“That was an amazing experience,” he said. “I got invited over there to have a few fights and then they tried to pay me at the end.

“There was no chance I was going to take the money though. Children were there with no shoes on their feet so how

would it look if I came in and just took whatever money they had.”

Member not only gave the funds to the children in the area he was working with, but also gave the rest of his purse to a homeless centre in the country.

Now, the welterweight fighter, who has had eight European Boxing Federation bouts to date, winning six by knockout and losing two, needs a sponsor to help him finally achieve his dream of turning professional full-time.

He explained: “I feel like I am at a level now where I cannot only give back to sponsors but also get their name out there on a global stage.

“I’m just me, a hard worker who has the drive to get to the next level yet just need a partner to help me on my way.”

If you would like to contact Suz Member about any sponsorship deals, please email info@suzmember.com or find him on Twitter via, @SuzMember

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Two bouts, two wins Local gym serves up success in fighting field

A pair of local fighters clinched respectable victories earlier this week as it proved to be a double delight for Dewsbury and the KBW Combat and Fitness Gym. Gohar Manzoor picked up a win in a mixed martial arts (MMA) three round war against Team Alpha Male’s Colin Collier.

In front of a capacity crowd at

VICTOR: Gohar Manzoor extended his unbeaten record to two bouts with victory at Elland Road

BOXER: Ayub Khan celebrates with teammates and coaches from the KBW Combat and Fitness Gym in Dewsbury

Elland Road, of 2,000 spectators, Manzoor clinched a unanimous decision to take his record up to two wins without defeat.

A bloody affair resulted in Collier receiving a number of devastating blows to his face, opening cuts on both his nose and eyebrow in three gruelling rounds.

The West Yorkshire competitor, from Scout Hill, Dewsbury, is just one of the rising stars from KBW’s MMA team. Trained by acclaimed coaches Reg Jones, from Leeds, and Mabsy Alam, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt who gained his credentials in Rio de Janeiro, the side are proving a

promising setup.

Elsewhere, KBW boxer, Ayub Khan, was in action in Leeds on Wednesday night as he picked up a dominant victory over York Amateur Boxing Club’s Cam Shaw.

Claiming a unanimous decision after three rounds, Khan was close to picking up a knockout victory when his opponent was given a standing eight-count by the referee in the second round.

Despite a bloodied nose from round one, Shaw showed determination throughout to last all the way, yet it was his opponent who came away with victory.

The win signals yet another convincing performance from Ayub, whose perfect streak stretches to eight wins without defeat.

At just 16-years-old he is already proving a real talent, and is due to be training with the Yorkshire training squad at the English Institute of sport in Sheffield.

Ayub is a student of Greenhead College in Huddersfield and is coached by Martin Bateson and Tanny Hussain.

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Serbian Success Djokovic clinches Indian Wells title

Pictures of Novak Djokovic with trophies is becoming something of a common sight yet the world number two was certainly made to work for his latest success as he played out a classic encounter with Roger Federer.

After losing the first set, 3-6, the Serbian came back to pick up a second set victory and a close encounter in the third was only decided by a tie-break with Djokovic eventually winning 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/3).

In what is Djokovic’s first title of 2014, he spoke of his delight of picking up the Indian Masters title for the third time and now looks to kick-on with the rest of his season.

“You always have to dig deep against Roger,” he said. “I'm just very happy and thrilled to be able to win the first title in this season.

“Mentally this definitely helps my confidence.”

Federer, aiming for an unprecedented fifth Indian Wells title, wrapped up the first set in just over half-an hour, looking more confident than his opponent who was suffering his worst start to a year since 2006.

The Swiss veteran broke his opponent when Djokovic missed out on a backhand, whilst a pair of double faults from the Serb showed signs of low confidence.

Yet, as the game played out, Djokovic

CHAMP: Novak Djokovic claimed the Indian Wells title for the third time in his career after defeating Roger Federer in an action-packed final

rallied, taking the second set, 6-3, before the third was settled in a tie-break.

Clinching two break points, the 26year-old finally claimed victory after more than two and a quarter hours to walk away with the Indian Wells title, and take his personal head-to-head record with Federer to 16-17.

“It was a very even match,” said Djokovic. “As I said before the match, very few points will decide a winner, and that's what happened.”

In reply, Federer, who had not dropped a single set leading up to the final, said he was feeling good about his form.

“Personally, I'm very happy. I think I'm playing great tennis now and I'm really enjoying myself,” Federer said.

“Of course, I would have liked to have won a few more points at the end but Novak made it tough, so congratulations to him for winning.”

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By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

There are not many professional athletes who would turn down a six-figure sponsorship deal because it ‘gives the wrong message to children’, yet that is exactly what one rising boxer has done.

Suz Member, from Preston, may struggle to pay for his training costs and does not have enough revenue from his sporting career to turn professional full time.

So when an

unnamed alcohol company offered him a six-figure sum to become one of their brand ambassadors it may have seemed too good to be true.

Yet, for Member, who also trains children in boxing and has most recently been appointed as a ‘Goodwill Ambassador to the UK’ by the

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Tanzanian boxing board, it would have been the ‘wrong career move’.

“Don’t get me wrong, I’m certainly no angel and have had my share of bad moments in my youth,” he said.

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