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Nick Clegg must go, warns senior Liberal Democrat

Nick Clegg must be ousted as leader by the Liberal Democrats if they are to avoid electoral disaster in 2015, a senior party figure indicated

Lord Oakeshott, a close ally of Business Secretary Vince Cable, said it was time to review the party's "strategy and management" after it lost more than half its "market share" in the polls.Protest voters and Labour supporters who chose to vote tactically for the Liberal Democrats in 2010 have since abandoned the party and its support has slumped from 24% at the general election to around 11%, figures suggest.Lord Oakseshott, a former Treasury spokesman, called for an analysis of how the party could maximise its vote next time, stressing that elections were "not just about the message, they are also about the messenger".He hinted that it should look towards coalition with Labour in 2015 and also urged colleagues to "fight very hard" to get their policies implemented in Government.The peer said: "We have lost over half our market share, if you like to put it that way if we had been Sainsburys, since the election and any business that had done that would be looking very hard now at both its strategy and its management to see how we get some of that back because otherwise we are going to lose a large number of seats at the next election."He pointed out that 39 out of 57 Liberal Democrat MPs had held their seats against Conservatives at the last election but that “in almost every case” they had needed the support of Labour tactical votes, which would be needed

again next time.“The important thing these days is elections are not just about the message, they are also about the messenger and we have got to look at what our strengths are and how we can maximise our vote next time.“If you were Sainsbury’s you would look very hard both at what happened to the brand and why. We do have a very good brand and very good policies which are popular but on things like the banks, sorting them out, like taxing the wealthy we have to fight very hard not just to put the message across but to get it implemented in Government.”Lord Oakeshott said that Mr Clegg had done a “very brave thing” taking party into partnership and that he did not think polls showed Liberal Democrat voters were “against coalition”.“What they find difficult is a coalition with the Conservatives and it may well be that at the next election we must be independent and open to both sides.”The peer made the intervention days after Mr Clegg’s call for a wealth tax was dismissed by senior Tories as the “politics of envy” and given a cool reception by George Osborne.The Deputy Prime Minister has found his personal popularity rating consistently lagging behind those of David Cameron and Ed Miliband.

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In September of this year, I am assisting a team of friends and colleagues as a technical support advisor, who will be cycling the width of Portugal to raise funds for Cancer Re-search. All our expenses for the trip are 100% self funded.The ride, known as the Ecov-ian challenge is 150 miles and we intend to complete the dis-tance in just two days.This will be a challenge for me personally however I am determined to complete the ride and appeal to your kind generosity to provide sponsor-ship and contribute towards our team target of £2000.

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Nick Clegg, Liberal Democrat Sheffield Hallam MP, has wel-comed the news that Jessica Ennis will be formally granted freedom of the City at the next meeting of Sheffield’s Full Council on Wednesday 5th Sep-tember.There have been calls for con-stituent Jessica Ennis to be awarded the honour following her stunning gold medal victory at the London 2012 Olympics. Over the last few weeks Jessica has become a global Sheffield superstar. It is only right that our city awards its highest possible honour. Jessica’s achievement has inspired a generation and she will quite rightly go down in history as one of the greatest ever Sheffielders.

Freedom Of The City For Ennis

Rotherham students have again recorded excellent GCSE results with pass rates rising to a new all-time high, up for the 11th year in a row.A total of 3448 students took GCSEs this year and schools are reporting that 60.6% achieved 5 A*-C including English and Maths, up 3.5% on last year. 84.2% achieved passes at 5A*-C overall, up 1.5%. The trends are in contrast to the reported national picture which is predicting a slight fall in the numbers achieving these pass rates.Among the biggest improvers at 5A*-C including English and Maths were:

- Oakwood up 18%- Wingfield up 11.4%- Brinsworth up 10.8%- Winterhill up 10%- Wath 9.5%Councillor Paul Lakin, Cabinet Member for Chil-dren, Young People and Families' Services, said: "These are another set of strong results and when added to the A-Level pass rate rises show that standards are improving across our schools.

GCSE Results

Extra Time For “Re-Think” On Bus PartnershipLiberal Democrat councillors on Sheffield City Council have forced the Council to re-think plans for its proposed Sheffield Bus Partnership. The Partnership, which is a voluntary agreement between the Council and local bus companies, was agreed by the Council’s Cabinet. However, Lib Dem councillors have “called-in” the decision for further scrutiny, giving opposition councillors an opportunity to debate the proposals.The Partnership has caused considerable contro-versy with local residents, who were outraged about proposed route changes. Although some concessions have been granted, notably in Ringinglow, Millhouses and Nether

Edge, other campaigns have been ignored.The Council has also quietly dropped plans for Quality Contracts, which would help to re-regu-late the local bus service. These contracts, which are being progressed in West Yorkshire, would give democratically elected councillors a say over local bus routes – as opposed to the Partnership, which is a purely voluntary agreement.The decision to drop the pursuit of Quality Con-tracts in Sheffield follows previous guarantees by Labour councillors that they would continue to push the policy.

South Yorkshire Police are work-ing alongside taxi firms and their drivers in the fight against crime in Sheffield. Operation Karri was launched in March this year, with the main aim to reduce the market for stolen goods, giving focus on criminals that might cause nuisance by approaching taxi drivers to try to sell stolen goods to them. The operation includes an aware-ness campaign for drivers, sup-ported by marketing materials and an electronic survey that gives drivers the opportunity to voice their concerns and experi-ences. Chief Inspector Iain Chorl-ton from South Yorkshire Po-

lice said:” The initiative was launched with full consultation with taxi firms and associations. The cooperation so far from taxi drivers has been fantastic. “Taxi drivers provide a tremendous service to the public, and they don't need people offering them stolen goods, or using them to inadvertently transport stolen goods. Taxi drivers can possess some valuable information, about criminality, and we want to en-courage them to pass on anything they consider to be suspicious or criminal” As part of the initiative an elec-tronic survey has been produced for taxi drivers, with the help of Acting Sergeant Simon Kirkham,

who co- leads the project. It’s quick and easy to use and does not require any personal details. The survey has so far proved popular. Hafeas Rehman Chair of the Sheffield Taxi Trade Association, said: "The Sheffield Taxi Trade Association strongly supports this initiative. It is important that criminals do not see the taxi serv-ice as a transport network to con-duct their criminal activities." Anyone who has information about stolen goods should contact South Yorkshire Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police and Taxi Drivers Work together to Tackle Crime

News in Brief

Last month South Yorkshire Police took action on vehicle crime – this month it’s retail crime, in particular shoplifting.South Yorkshire Police is releasing CCTV images on its website, of suspected shoplifters as part of efforts to tackle a rise in retail crime. There have been 470 extra offences so far this financial year across the county (comparing April to July 2012 with the same period last year), that’s an increase of 17% from 2,688 to 3,158 recorded shoplift-ing crimes. Crime reduction officers continue to work closely with shops and businesses, provid-ing guidance about security at their premises.Police would like to speak to the people shown in the CCTV stills as part of investigations into

alleged shoplifting offences. Anyone with infor-mation should contact South Yorkshire Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Cctv stills released as force takes action on retail crime

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The below motions will be presented to the full council meeting from Cllr Ibrar Hus-sain on wednesday 5th September at 2pm. The meeting is open to public to listen to debate in the council chamber, please ar-rive early for seat.

Notice of Motion by Councillor Ibrar Hus-sain

That this Council:

a. This Council calls upon the British Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary to condemn the ethnic cleansing by Myanmar (formal-ly Burma) security forces of the minority Rohingya communities in North East of the country, and to respond to the Human Rights Watch report on the killings pub-lished in June and to make representations to the Myanmar Government to call for ac-tion to be taken to protect minority com-munities in the Country;

b) Calls upon all Sheffield MP’s on behalf of the people of the City to make represen-tations to the Myanmar Embassy to con-demn the violence and lack of action by the Myanmar Government;

c) Questions why there has been so little coverage in the British media, in particular the BBC, ITV and SKY have been notice-able in their absence of reporting;

d) Rejects the comments of Myanmar for-eign minister Foreign Minister Wunna Maung Lwin who said the authorities had exercised "maximum restraint" in restoring law and order;

e) Calls upon the Mayamar Government to recognise the Rohingya Muslims who have lived in the area for over 800 years;

f) Demands that the Mayamar Government end abus-es, grant full humanitarian access and invite in interna-tional monitors and allow open access to the area; and

g) Calls upon neighbouring Bangladesh to comply with the UNHCR agreement and accept refuges from Myanmar

Notice of Motion by Councillor Ibrar Hussain

The long-awaited construction work to improve one of Rother-ham's busiest routes starts next month. On Monday, Septem-ber 10, Ringway Infrastructure Services will begin work on the £14.7 million scheme to improve the A57 from the Tod-wick crossroads to Junction 31 of the M1 motorway.Archaeology and ecology sur-veys of the site are currently taking place with the actual works on the 2.5 km stretch of road being expected to get un-derway by mid September.Motorists are being warned that

although a temporary reduced speed limit will operate on the A57 during the works, there will be no need to actually close the A57 itself. However, Tod-wick Road will be closed at a date to be announced later when it is realigned to the proposed new roundabout at Todwick crossroads. Access to properties in the immediate vicinity will be maintained. By early 2014, the new route will be expected to be open to traffic - bringing to an end a 30-year saga to get the road improved.

Cllr Shaffaq Mohammed, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group on Sheffield City Coun-cil, has commented on Labour controlled Council’s announce-ment of a consultation to look at cuts in local libraries. Shaffaq said:- “We have seen these consultations held by La-bour in the past, which have lit-tle effect on the final outcome. Given that council officers have confirmed to me that closures haven’t been ruled out as part

of this process, I fear that this is the first step on a road that will lead to libraries shutting their doors. The massive financial deficit left by the last Govern-ment means that there are dif-ficult choices to be made in or-der to reduce public spending. “The real question is why is the Labour Council planning to spend millions on refurbishing Town Hall offices at the same time as making this announce-ment on Sheffield’s much loved libraries?”

Labour Raise Fears Over Sheffield Library Closures

Work starts on the A57

News in Brief



BBC Accused of Insulting Muslims with New Sitcom Citizen Khan

News in Brief

The long-awaited construction work to improve one of Rotherham's busiest routes starts next month. On Mon-day, September 10, Ringway Infrastructure Services will begin work on the £14.7 million scheme to improve the A57 from the Todwick crossroads to Junction 31 of the M1 motorway.Archaeology and ecology surveys of the site are cur-rently taking place with the actual works on the 2.5 km stretch of road being expected to get underway by mid September.Motorists are being warned that although a temporary reduced speed limit will operate on the A57 during the works, there will be no need to actually close the A57 itself. However, Todwick Road will be closed at a date to be announced later when it is realigned to the proposed new roundabout at Todwick crossroads. Access to prop-erties in the immediate vicinity will be maintained. By early 2014, the new route will be expected to be open to traffic - bringing to an end a 30-year saga to get the road improved.

Work starts on the A57

A majority of jobseekers in Britain are willing to take a job they are over-qualified for in a desperate bid to find employment, while half are ready to accept a pay cut, a study has found. The survey of more than 7,000 adults showed that around two-thirds were willing to take a part-time job. This showed the level of compromise to meet the de-mands of a "stagnant" labour market in Britain. In some parts of the country, people were unsure they will be employed in the next 12 months. However, London job-seekers were most confident of finding work in the near future.

Jobseekers Willing To Accept Pay Cut To Find Jobs

It was probably unlikely that a TV comedy series about a Muslim commu-nity leader would pass without comment. And so it was that in the region of 200 complaints were made to the BBC after it broadcast the first episode of Citizen Khan.It was claimed that the programme ‘takes the mickey out of Islam’, was guilty of ‘stereotypes about Asians’ and was ‘disrespectful to the Quran’. One scene that particularly provoked anger was where a heavily-made up

girl, Mr Khan’s daughter, rushed to put on a hijab and pretended to be read-ing the Koran when her father entered. One viewer wrote on the BBC’s messageboard: ‘This is terrible stereotyp-ing, ignorant and just dreadful.’Another said: ‘HIGHLY disappointed especially when her father walks in and she dis-respectfully opens the Quran!!’But others defended the show. One said: ‘People are reading too much in

to Citizen Khan, especially the hijab thing, it happens!’ The comedy mocks Mr Khan’s self-importance, including his delusions about his position in the community and about his standing in the business world. Critics have complained that it repeats many stereotypes about British Muslims, with the first episode all about the troubled wedding plans of one of Mr Khan’s daughter.

A BBC spokesman said: ‘Citi-zen Khan has made a very posi-tive start, launching successfully with 3.6million viewers and a 21.5 per cent share in a late night slot.

‘New comedy always provokes differing reactions from the au-dience. The characters are comic creations and not meant to be representative of the community as a whole.’

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Legal CornerQ&A PROPERTY

The Prime Minister says the govern-ment is striving to bring about a con-sensus for Constitutional amendment to give right to overseas Pakistanis for contesting elections. Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf says Pakistan Peoples Party believes that expatriate Pakistanis should not only have right to vote but they should also be made eligible for membership of the Parliament. He was talking to a delega-tion of expatriate Pakistanis based in Sheffield which led by Chaudhry Javed Iqbal called on him in Islamabad. The Prime Minister said the government is striving to bring about a consensus so that the Constitution can be amended and expatriate Pakistanis can be given right to contest elections. Prime Minister Pervez Ashraf said Pakistanis abroad send their hard earned money to Pakistan because of love for their country of origin. He said

remittances being sent by expatriates are on the rise. This is very helpful in stabilizing the economy. The Prime Minister said‚ we have braced many challenges in the last four and half years and are now completing our tenure and getting ready for the next elections. He said Pakistan Peoples Party and its coalition partners are committed to a transparent‚ free and impartial election in the country. Talking of inflation in the country‚ the Prime Minister said increase in prices of oil in the interna-tional market is one of the main reasons of rising prices in the country. He said in past four and half years‚ Pakistan had faced floods‚ terrorism and economic crunch because of slow down in the global economy. The members of the delegation thanked the Prime Minister for sparing time to meet them and as-sured him of their cooperation. Also in the delegation are in the photo below.

Right for Overseas Pakistanis to Contest Elections

The world's oldest living person has celebrated her sweet 116! Besse Cooper, from Monroe, Georgia, rang in her 116th year of life last month, surrounded by friends and family at the nursing home where she now lives. Her loved ones gathered to mark her special day. When asked about her secret to long life, Mrs Cooper stated squarely, 'I mind my own business and I don't eat junk food,' in comments to the Guinness World Records. Besse was born on August 26, 1896, in Sullivan, Tennessee and moved to Georgia in 1917. She

married in 1924 and had four children. Her hus-band died in 1963 and she never remarried. To-day, Besse has 12 grandchildren and a slew of great-grandchildren and even great-great grand-children.Mrs Cooper’s remarkable age has made her a ce-lebrity in her own right. According to the Guin-ness Book of World Records, Cooper was certi-fied as the world's oldest living person in January 2011. About .2 per cent of the U.S. population are classified as centenarians, people aged 100 or older.

World’s Oldest Living Person Celebrates Her 116Th Birthday

Cllr Shaffaq Mohammed, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group on Sheffield City Council, has commented on Labour controlled Council’s an-nouncement of a consultation to look at cuts in local libraries. Shaffaq said:-

“We have seen these consultations held by Labour in the past, which have little effect on the final out-come. Given that council officers have confirmed to me that closures haven’t been ruled out as part

of this process, I fear that this is the first step on a road that will lead to libraries shutting their doors. The massive financial deficit left by the last Government means that there are difficult choices to be made in order to reduce public spending.

“The real question is why is the Labour Council planning to spend millions on refurbishing Town Hall offices at the same time as making this an-nouncement on Sheffield’s much loved libraries?”

Labour Raise Fears Over Sheffield Library Closures


Britain is setting up a computer database to track down around 150,000 people who are staying in the country illegally. Border officials will launch the project in September to deal with a huge backlog of foreign nationals who have overstayed their student or temporary work visas. Passenger records held in the database, which will cover de-tails of all flights outside Eu-rope to and from Britain, will be checked. There will be careful monitoring of around 100 mi-

grants whose visas expire daily. Letters will be sent to the illegal migrants, warning them that they will be deported and barred from entering the country if they do not leave within 28 days. G4S, the security firm which failed to deliver enough staff for the Olympics, is also among the private companies submit-ting tenders for the multi-million pound contract.Immigration Minister Damian Green said a third of people de-cide to overstay at the point their

visa expires. The UK Border Agency (UKBA) recently launched a drive to re-move visa "overstayers" that led to thousands being removed. Around 2,000 were removed from London alone. The major-ity of those targeted entered the country on student visas which have now expired. Green said they mainly came from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, Brazil and Nigeria and were now working illegally.

Britain To Track Down Illegal Migrants

Q. I have gone with a firm of solicitors that the Estate Agents have recom-mended, in faith that the transaction will run smooth-ly, however I have found this not to be the case and I have also been charged a referral fee? Should I have paid for this?

A. No, you have the right to choose any legal rep-resentative that you like, it is always best to shop around and obtain quotes. If the Agents are to get a referral fee from the elected solici-tors then this should be paid for by their firm (from their fees) and not you as an indi-vidual as is not part of the le-gal service you are receiving from the solicitors.

Q. I am selling my house and I have been asked to provide an electrical cer-

tificate for re-wiring work I had done 2 years ago, is this normal?

A. Yes, It is the own-ers’ responsibility to ensure that all electrical work meets the requirements of Part P (Domestic Electrical Safety) namely to be designed, in-stalled, inspected and tested by a person competent to do so. These regulations where brought into force in Janu-ary 2005 and therefore any works done after this date must be assessed and certi-fied by a qualified person who will provide you with an Electrical Installation Certificate.

Q. I have recently had a new boiler installed and I am concerned that I did not receive a CORGI Certifi-cate?

A. The Gas Safe Reg-ister replaced CORGI gas registration in Great Britain on the 1st April 2009. It will be the official industry stamp for gas safety. Upon instal-lation you should have been given a Gas Safety Certifi-cate by the fitter/installer.

Q. I am buying an in-vestment property with the help of a mortgage. What should I do?

A. You need a special buy to let mortgage to finance this property and before ex-change of Contracts you will need a special landlords in-surance policy. Please make sure the property is fit to let and that there is a gas safety certificate available. Please also ensure that the electrics have been checked by an au-thorized electrician.

Photo from right front row: Zulfiqar Ali, Arshad Rachyal, Shafqat Mirza, PM Raja Pervez Ashraf, Ch Jawaid Iqbal, Mobeen.


British families, already facing difficult times due to a financial crunch, may have to further cope with much harsher times as they would have to spend more on food following a poor harvest which has pushed up prices worldwide. The cost of basic food products is rising because of a drought in the US and poor crops in Russia and eastern Europe. According to Jose Graziano Da Silva, head of the UN Food and Agri-culture Organisation, food prices could reach a crisis point next year if harvests in the southern hemisphere are poor.At a conference in Sweden on water resources, Da Silva called on G-20 nations, producing up to 95 per-cent of crops hit by price rises, to take "coordinated action". A third of all food production is lost due to poor storage in developing countries or waste in rich nations. The G20 is set to discuss food prices and a decisions is expected in September when a report on grain supply is due.

Food Prices to take Toll on Britons SULTAN vs DRACULA: New Book Re-

lease marks Bram Stoker’s Centenary One hundred years after Bram Stoker’s death, (April, 1912), a new Dracula novel has been released mixing fact with fictionBook Title: Sultan vs. DraculaPublisher: Al-Oblong BooksWebsite: www.sultanvsdracula.comAuthor: Razwan Ul-HaqAuthor’s Website: www.ulhaq.comtwitter @Islamic_ArtistAuthor contact telephone: 07773963502 (+44)

On the streets of Bradford, Muslim teenag-ers between 14-19, selected at random, were given three book choices. Two best-selling books (popular with their peers throughout Britain) and a relatively unknown third of-fering. A staggering 90 percent ditched the mainstream to go for a new Dracula story.

In an age where Count Dracula can be seen as sexy to teenagers, a Muslim fantasy au-thor presents Count Dracula as the historic Count Vlad Dracula who impaled and slew Muslim Turks.

The story, though a fictional fantasy, is writ-ten from a traditional Muslim perspective and holds back no punch with its heavily critical stance of the modern world. The au-thor insists this should not be a worry, but a celebration of creative British talent.There is no Van Helsing, but there is the Sultan, modelled on the actual Ottoman Sultan Mehmed Khan II. And with Harem women, Sufi mystics and beautiful Arabic illustrations, there is a lot to discover in one

single paperback.It’s not just a story. It has been crafted to present a worldview. A Muslim worldview in an age where there is scant literature to readers that reflects an Islamic masculine leitmotif.

Sultan vs Dracula should help to get inside the mind of a traditional Muslim. How do religious Muslims think? Are Muslims re-ally that alternative? Intelligent readers are quick to spot apologetics. Readers don’t want watered down verbiage; they want to hear what ‘the Muslim with an issue’ really believes.

The book will surprise readers no matter what they’ve seen the night before.Who on earth is the author meddling with the Bram Stoker heritage? Not surpris-ingly he’s British, but he is also tall, dark and gifted with sensuous eyes. An ex-Headteacher, currently living in Bradford, very sick and tired of the same old “Muslim interest” story, with the predictable multi-cultural characters: in other words if it’s not arranged marriages it’s deranged terrorism.

The book is a mirror to the mind of the devout Muslim, written without any edito-rial censorship, and as such, it may rank as one the more challenging popular pieces of

SULTAN vs DRACULA News in Brief

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Sheffield City Council have an-nounced that they plan to cut council tax benefit for all work-ing age residents by 20%, mean-ing a family in a Band A property could pay an extra £3.76 a week. However, the Council have de-cided not to proceed with new powers to tax empty homes and second homes, which the Gov-ernment estimates would save the authority £3.3 million. In ad-dition to this, while the Council passes on a council tax bomb-

shell on to vulnerable residents, Labour councillors have agreed to spend £3.5 million this year refurbishing council offices and £400,000 on consultancy fees in one month.Despite the total cut received from the Government being 10%, under the legislation pensioners are protected which results in a 20% reduction for the remain-ing working age recipients of Council Tax Benefit. Sheffield is consulting on a scheme which

would equalise this 20% cut across all working age recipients. The Council has also confirmed that consideration is being given to provide additional support to households experiencing severe financial hardship who will be hit hardest by the Government’s cut. The Government have been criti-cised for hitting hardest councils in the most deprived areas of the country whilst authorities in the wealthiest areas of the country will receive a smaller cut.

Parkwood Academy school has been announced as the winner of June’s One Sheffield Many Cul-tures festival, which saw mul-ticultural music and dance acts from eight Sheffield schools en-tertain a lively crowd in Barkers Pool. Both the judges and the au-dience showed their appreciation to all the schoolchildren taking part, recognising the impressive array of talent on display and cel-ebrating the contribution of each community present.The One Sheffield Many Cul-tures festival was organised and backed by local people in-cluding faith leaders, Football Unites Racism Divides, Northern Refugee Centre, local branches

of UNISON & NUJ, Yorkshire & the Humber TUC, Hope not Hate, Unite Against Fascism and Love Music Hate Racism. One Sheffield, Many Cultures aims to promote the unity of the city and celebrate the contribution of

people from all communities and backgrounds. The movement is non-party political and urges people from all walks of life to speak with one voice in opposing racism, bigotry and prejudice.

One Sheffield Many Cultures Festival Council Tax Bombshell Hits Vulnerable

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has been awarded an honorary fellowship by the Royal College of Physi-cians of Edinburgh (RCPE) in recognition for his contribution to cancer services. The fellow-ship has been awarded for his contribution through the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hos-pital and Research Centre. The RCPE is a professional member-ship organisation with a mem-bership of over 10,000 “fellows” in 91 countries.Imran Khan founded Shaukat Khanum on December 29, 1994. The inspiration for the hospital and research centre came after the death of his mother, Mrs Shaukat Khanum, due to cancer.The trust uses donations to help

patients with cancer through the application of modern methods of curative and palliative therapy free of cost.

Imran Khan Awarded Honorary Fellowship by: Royal College of Physicians

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PROPERTY CORNER Commercial Property & Land Development

Mohammed Mahroof BSc (Hons) MRICS Consultant

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In the last edition I talked about valuations and reports you can have carried out when you are buying a house. As promised, in this article I will concentrate on other forms of property valu-ations and reports that you may require or have carried out on your behalf.

Increasingly people who have traditionally invested in the resi-dential property market are turn-ing to commercial investments or developing sites and proper-ties themselves. I know many such people who have made this their business and are successful.

If you wish to develop a site, say for instance, for housing, a mixed use or anydevelopment for that matter, you would need a land valuation.

LAND VALUATIONThere are very many factors which need to be taken into ac-count when valuing orappraising land. To give you a few examples, these are:PlanningWhat is the planning status of the land. This is a major factor to bear in mind. You need to look at potential planning which could be secured.Title DeedsThese need to be checked for any restrictions or covenants. This is best done through your solicitor.Site ConditionsIt is important you have a land survey carried out to ascertain

the condition of the land because ground conditions will have a major bearing on the cost and type of development you are able to carry out.FinanceAs you are going to be develop-ing over a number of years, you need to be certain offunding. Clearly this will have an impact on your profit mar-gins.

I have given you a few exam-ples. There are many other fac-tors which you need toconsider. But your surveyor would do this for you. This method of valuation is known as the “residual method”. Clearly there would be other profession-als you will need to involve once you have progressed from agree-ing the initial purchase. Having a good development team is im-portant for a successful project and should never be underesti-mated.

In terms of opportunities, there is a good supply of land at reason-able prices as we go through this difficult economic time. There-fore, many shrewd investors are investing in land, as every one knows supply is finite. But de-mand is likely to increase as the world population increases.

COMMERCIAL INVEST-MENTSThere are many people who will own properties which are occu-pied by tenants. Theowners hold these properties

for investment purposes. Many major organisations own proper-ties for this reason. They include pension funds, insurance com-panies, private investor compa-nies to just name a few. This is a very specialised area of property investment. You need to ensure that you are properly advised before embarking on such ven-tures.

Properties which are typically held for investment purposes are warehouses, offices, retail units to mention a few. Investment valuations are a specialised area and I would always advise you to take professional advice.

In this article I have touched on a few property scenarios which are very much specialised and would attract the serious prop-erty investor. There is no way I can do justice to the subject I have chosen today as many books have been written on the subject, and having been in the profession for over 25 years, I feel that I am still coming across scenarios from which you will learn.

Please take advice of a chartered surveyor before you embark on investing in commercial prop-erty and land development. This article is just a beginning.

As ever, if you want to con-tact me please call me on 0114 2760151/0787 901 5095 or through ILM.

Firefighters were at Rother Val-ley Country Park in Rotherham on Bank Holiday Monday (27 August) advising people about the dangers of open water. Crews were on hand to offer safety advice to park visitors and issue water safety leaflets.Over 400 people die in the wa-ter every year in the UK, and firefighters are urging people to follow some basic rules to stay

safe: • Obey warning notic-es. Don’t interfere with safety equipment or life buoys or dam-age warning notices• Children should never go boating, exploring or fishing near water alone• Avoid locks and weirs – they may have dangerous cur-rents• Take care around banks –

they may be slippery or crumbly• Never leave small children unsupervised near open water• Always wear a lifejacket or buoyancy aid when boating, sailing or canoeing• Never go into the water if you have been drinkingWhile the water may look tempting on a warm day, it is still very dangerous.

Rotherham residents aged over 50 looking to improve their lives are being invited to find out what opportunities are available to them at a special event this September. The Ac-tive Always event, taking place on Wednesday September 12 between 10.30am and 1.30pm at Rotherham Leisure Com-plex, will be showing how the popular Active Always pro-gramme has developed over the last five years. The three-hour, free event will be looking at how the programme, which has seen over 1,500 people par-

ticipate in the past half-decade, has contributed to providing improved Health, Wellbeing and independence to the peo-ple of Rotherham. During the event, which is co-hosted by Rotherham Borough Council’s Sports Development team, NHS Rotherham and DC Lei-sure, there will be information about some of the new special-ist programmes provided by the partnership and an opportunity to meet the advanced specialist instructors. There will also be a host of oth-er organisations present during

the day, including Healthcare, housing, transport and local groups displaying information on relevant services for older people.Refreshments and snacks will be provided. Transport will be provided for any individuals or groups that require it and there will be free parking at the centre for all attendees.Anyone wishing to come to the event are being asked confirm their attendance by email or tel-ephone - 01709 822453 or via [email protected].

Invitation to get Active

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Political leaders in Rotherham will be leading the green charge for electric vehicles in the com-ing weeks. For the next three months Rotherham Borough Council will have free use of an electric-powered Toyota Prius Plug-In, courtesy of Pentagon Toyota Rotherham. Councillors Roger Stone and Jahangir Akhtar will travel in the hybrid car when they are carrying out council business. The 5-seat hatchback has a 1.8 VVT-i petrol hybrid engine giv-

ing outstanding fuel economy of 134.5 mpg (combined cycle) and only 49g / km CO2. It also currently attracts a zero road fund licence while business drivers benefit from a fiver per-cent BIK tax benefit.Rotherham is due to host a sec-ond conference on electric vehi-cles next month at the New York Stadium. Chaired by Coun. Stone, a variety of companies, including Toyota, will be in-volved in the CO2T conference, which will outline the financial

benefits of using greener tech-nologies within the vehicle pro-curement and fleet management process. Delegates will hear about the Plug-In Vehicle Infra-structure Strategy and Plug-In grants; the Carbon Plan, which is the industry-led approach to reducing carbon emissions; and the renewable transport fuel ob-ligation, which is the principle legislation for the regulation of bio-fuels used for transport in the UK.

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Supermarket giant Tesco could reportedly face fines for the il-legal employment of foregin students at a warehouse in Croy-don, South London. 20 students, believed to be of Indian and Bangladeshi origin, are alleged to have been working as many as 50 hours extra per week than al-lowed by their visas, which per-mit 20-hours-a-week maximum. The UK Border Agency, which carried out an overnight raid on the warehouse, said: "We re-ceived information that some staff members were working in the UK illegally at Tesco.com on Factory Lane, Croydon. Twenty individuals were arrested and now face removal from the UK. The operation was part of an on-going campaign to tackle visa abuse which has seen over 2,000

offenders removed since the be-ginning of May.With the fine per illegal em-ployee standing at £10,000, Tesco could face fines of up to £200,000 unless it can prove it carried out all the necessary le-gal checks. According to the Daily Mail, a Tesco spokesperson said: "In cooperation with Tesco, the UK Border Agency visited our dot com store in Croydon in July. As a result of this visit, a small number of staff were found to have breached the terms of their working visas.Seven of the employees are be-lieved to have been deported since the raid, while several oth-ers are said to still be under in-vestigation.

Workers Found ‘Illegally Employed’ At Tesco Warehouse

Local people are being asked to have their say on how services covering health, wellbeing and social care could be improved in Sheffield. As part of a wide-ranging ‘Talk to us’ event, peo-ple affected by dementia are invited to drop in to a special shop at Showcase Sheffield to have their say direct to key officers in the local authority. The shop will be in the city centre, on the corner of Pinstone Street and Cam-bridge Street and will be open between 10am and 4.30pm each day.The Council’s Cabinet confirmed its commitment to people with demen-tia and the families, communities and organisations who support them. This marked the start of working to make Sheffield a dementia-friendly city, supporting the needs of the growing number of people with dementia by making sure that future support ar-rangements will meet the increased demand. The Cabinet members agreed to carry out a major involve-ment exercise to ask people affected by dementia to help shape these serv-

ices for the future. Cllr Mary Lea, Cabinet Member for Health, Care and Independent Living said: "We know people do better when they stay in the familiar surroundings of their own homes supported by the Council and other organisations. Now-adays people get their own budget to buy the support that suits them and their families. Many do not choose traditional care. With this in mind and the government cuts to funding, I want everyone involved in dementia care to have a say in how we plan for the fu-ture. “We need to adapt our services to create efficiency and enable us to meet changing needs. Our vision is that peo-ple with dementia can be supported to live an active, independent, fulfilled life at home for longer. This is possible by providing early access to diagnosis and treatment, timely information and support, and integrated, flexible care.”Dementia in Sheffield• In Sheffield there are about 6,000 people with dementia though only 57% have a diagnosis

• This figure is expected to in-crease to over 9,000 by 2030• It is estimated that about a third of people with a diagnosis live in a care home but most live at home• The impact on the lives of family carers can be significant• Early diagnosis allows some peo-ple to benefit from medication which can delay the onset of some symptoms• It also helps people make plans for their life so they can be helped to live well with dementia• Dementia mainly affects people over the age of 65 and the likelihood increases with age. However, it can affect younger people: there are over 150 people in Sheffield under the age of 65 who have dementia. • Sheffield City Council spends over £19m supporting people with de-mentia through:- Support in peoples’ homes- Respite care and day care in resource centres- Care homes

Talking about Living Well in Sheffield

A majority of jobseekers in Brit-ain are willing to take a job they are over-qualified for in a desper-ate bid to find employment, while half are ready to accept a pay cut, a study has found.

The survey of more than 7,000 adults showed that around two-thirds were willing to take a part-time job.

This showed the level of com-promise to meet the demands of a "stagnant" labour market in Britain.

In some parts of the country, people were unsure they will be employed in the next 12 months. However, London jobseekers were most confident of finding work in the near future.

Jobseekers Willing to Accept Pay Cut to Find Jobs

It just wouldn’t be September in the borough without the Rother-ham Show. For over three dec-ades, the annual spectacular, which retains its prestigious crown as the largest land-show in the north of England, has grown from humble beginnings to become the behemoth it is today, entertaining visitors of all ages from far and wide.

Taking place on September 8 and 9 in the beautiful Clifton Park, the show is set to bring 48 hours of fun, music, excitement and entertainment to the bor-ough. The show, which is or-

ganised by Rotherham Borough Council, will include favourites such as the Vintage Vehicle Ral-ly, Horticultural Show, the Main Arena and the One Town, One Community Stage.

There is also all the fun of the fair to be had, as well as fierce competition at the Horticultural Show, which will be welcoming hundreds of people as they enter their home-grown wonders, as well as their craft masterpieces, to compete for trophies and to show off the best the borough has to offer.

Rotherham Show Gearing Up

News in Brief

Baghdad is experiencing a burger boom as a wave of new American-style restaurants spread across the Iraqi capital. Customers hungry for alternatives to traditional offer-ings like lamb kebabs and fire-roasted carp are flocking to them. The fad is a sign that Iraqis, saddled with violence for years and still experiencing almost daily bombings and shootings, are prepared to move on and embrace ordinary pleasures - like stuffing their faces with pizza. Iraqi entrepreneurs and investors from near-by countries, not big multinational chains, are driving the food craze. They see Iraq as an untapped market of increasingly adven-turous eaters where competition is low and the potential returns are high. "We're fed up with traditional food," said government employee Osama al-Ani as he ate pizza at one of the packed new restau-rants last week. "We want to try something different." Among the latest additions is a sit-down

restaurant called Chili House. Its glossy menu touts Caesar salads and hot wing appe-tisers along with all-American en-trees like three-way chilli, Philly cheesesteaks and a nearly half-pound "Big Mouth Chiz-zila" burger. Baghdad's Green Zone and nearby US military bases once sported out-

posts of big American chains, including Pizza Hut, Burger King and Subway, but

they shut down as American troops left last year. Because they were hidden behind checkpoint-controlled fortifications, most ordinary Iraqis never had a chance to get close to them, anyway. Dining out in Iraq is not without risk. Ice cream parlours, restaurants and cafes were among the targets of a brutal string of at-tacks that tore through Iraq on August 16, leaving more than 90 people dead. Iraqis say the chance to relax in clean sur-roundings over a meal out is worth the gam-ble. For them, the restaurants are a symbol of progress. Health experts are predictably not thrilled about the new arrivals. Local doctors say the opening of these American-style restaurants ... will make Iraqis, especially children, fat-ter.

The Fastfood Restaurant Boom Amongst The Bombs


iPakistan: creating a more positive image of Pakistan

iPakistan Uses Social Media To Create a More Positive Image of PakistanTent pegging (sometimes spelled “tent pegging” or “tent-pegging”) is a cavalry sport of ancient origin, and is one of only ten equestrain

disciplines officially recognised by the inter-national federation for equestrain sports. Used narrowly, the term refers to a specific mounted game with ground tar-gets. More broadly, it re-fers to the entire class of mounted cavalry games involving edged weapons on horseback, for which the term “equestrian skill-at-arms” is also used. The specific game of tent peg-

ging has a mounted horseman riding at a gallop and using a sword or a lance to pierce, pick up, and carry away a small ground target (a symbolic tent peg) or a series of small ground targets.

The broader class of tent pegging games also includes ring joust-ing (in which a galloping rider tries to pass the point of his weapon through a suspended ring); lemon sticking (in which the rider tries to stab or slice a lemon suspended from a cord or sitting on a platform) quintain tilting (in which the rider charges a mannequin mounted on a swivelling or rocking pedestal); and parthian (i.e. mounted ar-chery) A given tent pegging competition’s rules specify the size and composition of the target; the number of consecutive targets placed on a course; the dimensions and weight of the sword, lance, or bow; the minimum time in which a course must be covered; and the extent to which a target must be struck, cut, or carried.

Cavaliers have practiced the specific game of tent pegging since

at least the 4th century BC, and Asian and later European empires spread the game around the world. As a result, the game’s date and location of origin are ambiguous. In all accounts, the competitive sport evolved out of cavalry training exercises designed to develop cavaliers’ prowess with the sword and lance from horseback. How-ever, whether tent pegging developed cavaliers’ generic skills or prepared them for specific combat situations is shrouded in anecdote and national chauvinism.

The most widely accepted theory is that the game originated in me-dieval as a training tool for cavaliers facing war elephants. A cavalier able to precisely stab the highly sensitive flesh behind an elephant’s toenail would cause the enemy elephant to rear, unseat his mahout, and possibly run amok, breaking ranks and trampling infantry.

The term “tent pegging” is, however, certainly related to the idea that cavaliers mounting a surprise pre-dawn raid on an enemy camp could use the game’s skills to sever or uproot tent pegs, thus collaps-ing the tents on their sleeping occupants and sowing havoc and terror in the camp. However, there are few reliable accounts of a cavalry squadan ever employing such tactics. Because the specific game of tent pegging is the most popular equestrian skill-at-arms game, the entire class of sports became known as tent pegging during the twi-light of cavalry in the twentieth century.

Today, tent pegging is practiced around the world, but is especially popular in Australia, India, Israel, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. The Olympic council of Asia included tent pegging as an official sport in 1982, and the International Federation for Equestrian Sports recognized it as an official equestrian disci-pline in 2004.From the results of the 2008 International Tent Peg-ging Championships, the world’s three leading national teams are currently Canada, India, and Oman. While members of cavalry regiments and mounted police forces still dominate world-class tent pegging, the sport is being increasingly

embraced by civilian riders. New and emerging national tent peg-ging associations have helped spread the sport’s popularity. The Aus-tralian Royal Adelaide Show, the British Tent Pegging Association, and the United States Cavalry Association now hold annual national championships and demonstrations in their respective countries.

The pre-eminent tent pegging games remain centered in Asia and the Middle East, with the international tent pegging championship and the continental Asian games traditionally enjoying the highest number of competitors and participating states.Visit our Facebook page today and join in on our efforts to create and alternative narrative for Pakistan!https://www.facebook.com/iPakistan.netRehman Ilyas- Rehman can be reached at [email protected] Shabbir-University of Sheffield’s Ambassador can be reached at [email protected]


Headteachers have claimed that tens of thousands of teenagers could have been adversely affected by grade boundary changes in GCSE English. Pupils on the borderline of C and D grades were most likely to be hit. There have been calls for this sum-mer's English GCSE exams to be re-graded amid an ongoing row over changes to grade boundaries.

National GCSE results for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, published last week, revealed 69.4% of all GCSE exams were given at least a C grade - down 0.4 percentage points on last sum-mer. It is the first time the A*-C pass rate has fallen in the 24-year history of GCSEs.

Angry headteachers claimed that exam boards had raised grade boundaries in English halfway through the year amid fears that too many children were going to get a C. They have suggested that grade boundaries in English exams were substantially in-creased, with many reporting a drop in the number of children scoring a C or above in the key subject.

Analysis of the distribution of marks and grades suggests that half of the 133,906 students who attained a D in English in June could have got a C grade if the boundaries had remained the same. The numbers of pupils potentially involved could amount to many tens of thousands of candidates.

Anger Over Grade Boundaries

News in Brief

While their Olympic counterparts took five days to strike gold, cyclist Sarah Storey won ParalympicsGB’s first gold medal on the opening afternoon as she broke the world record on the way to winning the C5 individual pursuit title.

Within hours, swimmer Jonathan Fox had won the men’s 100m backstroke to take GB’s first gold medal in the pool. Together with three silver medals and two bronze for GB’s athletes, it left Great Britain in third place in the medal table overnight, behind China and Australia.in the medals table on the opening day.

Paralympics 2012: a dream come true as GB gets off to golden start

FOR a jubilant Iran, it is proof positive that a hostile United States and bellicose Israel have failed to isolate or intimidate the Is-lamic republic over its nuclear programme.

Iran says 36 heads of state and government will be in Tehran tomorrow for the two-day summit of the 120-member Non-Aligned Movement, which opens with an address by Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The summit is “a slap in the face for Israel” and a “powerful blow” to the US and its allies, Iran’s hardline daily Kayhan newspaper trumpeted.

Among Iran’s most prized guests are the new Egyptian president, Mohammed Morsi, and the Indian prime minister, Manmohan Singh. Ban Ki-moon, the United Nations secretary general, will attend in an observer role, defy-ing US and Israeli calls to stay away.

Iran is using the summit to make a “visu-ally forceful case that attempts by the US to isolate it have failed”, said Farideh Farhi, an independent Iranian scholar at the University of Hawaii. “And second that the touting of Iran and its nuclear programme as a global problem is a function of US hostility and pressures, and not reflective of the true senti-ments of the international community.”

But what Iran hopes will be a public rela-tions bonanza might yet turn sour over its staunch support for the Syrian regime, its

main Arab ally. Mr Morsi yesterday urged president Bashar al-Assad’s allies – among them Iran, Russia and China – to help lever the Syrian dictator from power. “Now is the time… for this regime that kills its people to disappear from the scene,” he said.

As host, Iran will prepare the first draft of the summit’s final document, which is likely to include statements affirming its right to peaceful nuclear technology and censure of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian lands.

NAM was founded in 1961 at the height of the Cold War by countries that wanted to be independent both of the US-led western bloc and the then Soviet Union. Iran is seeking to rebuild the movement as a counterweight to dominance by the five, veto-wielding perma-nent members of the UN Security Council, in particular the “global arrogance” America.

NAM members, mostly from Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America, form the biggest single voting bloc in the 193-mem-ber General Assembly.

To Iran’s evident satisfaction, US opposi-tion to its hosting the summit has given the movement – often dismissed in the West as an anachronistic talking shop of disgruntled developing nations – more publicity than it has enjoyed in years.

At the entrance to the summit convention hall, Iran has displayed three wrecked cars, driven by Iranian nuclear scientists killed in bomb attacks that Tehran has blamed mostly on Israel. The message: Iran is not a sponsor of terrorism as the West claims but the big-gest victim of terrorist attacks.

Tehran has been garlanded with coloured lights and banners, one of which reads “nu-clear energy for all”. Another, less punchy, proclaims: “The Non-Aligned Movement represents the struggle against racism, colo-nialism, hegemony and foreign oppression.”

Iran has promised a “comprehensive pack-age” to resolve the Syrian crisis on the sidelines of the conference. But few hold out much hope of a breakthrough, given Tehran’s repeated assertions that Mr Assad is battling a western-inspired uprising aimed at toppling his regime to weaken Iran.

Iran revels in US discomfort as it hosts major international conference

Eid Mubabrak to all Muslims from Ch M Zahur and Staff


The Chutney Restaurant played host to a rath-er unequivocal iftar party. During the event, the cream of Sheffield and Rotherham: Lord Nazir Ahmed; Sheffield Council Leader Julie Dore; Lord and Lady Mayor; Honourable MP Clive Betts; The New Chief Constable for South Yorkshire Police - David Crompton; Heads and repre-sentatives from South Yorkshire Fire Service; Councilour Mazhar Iqbal; Chairperson of Darnall Forum; Sheffield's Top Criminal De-fence Lawyer Danny Simpson; Chief Execu-tive of Sheffield Rotherham District Council of Muslims - Mukhtar Tufail, and various community leaders, honoured one of their very own community champions - Mothiur Rahman Shahin. Mothiur Rahman Shahin was presented a trophy by MP Clive Betts and Lord Nazir Ahmed to endorse his righteous endeavours in the community and for his drive to pro-mote community cohesion. Mr Shahin has remained an active member of the local community. Campaigning local, na-

tional and international issues alike. His most notable success was facilitating, as part of team the relief efforts during the Bangladesh floods in 2008 where he organised a series of national and local fund raising events and then later went to Bangladesh to personally distribute the money. His greatest achieve-ment was being the main brains behind the bosakhi mela. After the event Mr Shahin commented " i feel very honoured to be part of such a construc-tive community and would like to thank eve-ryone for their support "Also in attendance were Shahbaz Ramzan, respectable Haji Ghulam Nabi. The very dis-tinguished Abdul Qayum and noble Ishfaq Kayani.Mukhtar Tufail one of the organisers and stage secretary of the event concluded " it was a unique day for Sheffield where in the back drop of Ramadan celebrations we were able to endorse this remarkable mans achievements "

Celebrated Diversity and Interfaith During the Holy Month of Ramadan

In a confidence-building ex-ercise, the parliamentarians of India and Pakistan held a wide-ranging dialogue that focused on easing the visa regime and the role of me-dia in promoting peace be-tween the two subcontinental neighbours.

The Pakistani parliamentary delegation, led by Senator Sabir Ali Baloch, deputy chairperson of the Pakistan Senate, engaged in intense discussions with Indian MPs. The MPs from both sides dis-cussed the opportunities of deepening ties between the

two countries and focused the easing of the visa regime, the role of media, educa-tion and local government in promoting stronger relations between the two countries. They also reviewed and ana-lysed the progress in the of-ficial dialogue between the two countries.

Pakistan and India have fi-nalised an agreement for liberalising the visa regime, but the signing of this accord has been deferred as Islama-bad is keen that such an im-portant agreement should be signed at the political level

between home ministers of the two countries.The parliamentarians are ex-pected to press for a resolu-tion of humanitarian issues, like the release of prisoners in each other's territory that has the potential to create a lot of goodwill between the two countries. The dialogue is being facili-tated by the Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT), a think-tank that works for strengthening democracy and democratic institutions in Pakistan.

India- Pak MPs Brainstorm on Liberal Visas

AN army of experts is being drafted in to help every child living below the breadline in Sheffield in a bid to overturn the link between child poverty and levels of literacy.

Research has revealed child poverty has a huge effect on literacy and language develop-ment, both of which are central to the life chances of children.

With one in five families in Sheffield living in poverty, Sheffield City Council is taking head-on action to try and boost children's reading, writing and communication skills in order to stop them from being thrown on the scrap heap later in life.The city has been running a

hard hitting campaign to make Every Sheffield Child Articu-late and Literate (ESCAL), in a bid to give the city's children the best chance in life. As part of this, an army of voluntary Communication Ambassadors are being brought in to help families across the city to sup-port children's communication development in the home.

Already 30 of these ambas-sadors are working across the city. Now the council has signed up 20 more volunteers, who will begin working in Sep-tember when schools go back.Councillor Jackie Drayton, Sheffield City Council's Cabi-net Member for Children, Young People and Families

said: "It is so important we do everything we can to get eve-ryone involved in helping the next generation thrive.

"Without this vital input from these ambassadors a number of children would be struggling with even grasping the basics in reading and writing, let alone communication skills. It is es-sential that we act now in order to prevent problems escalating in the future.

“We need to give children every chance to get the best possible start in life. I whole-heartedly support these communication ambassadors and thank I CAN for helping us with this vital support."

New Model Army of Communicators


Buying an Existing Business

Amar SaleemBusiness Development ManagerSheffield Chamber of CommerceEmail: [email protected]

I have been approached by a number of people who are ei-ther looking to set up their own business or buy an existing one, the question I often get asked is what kind of business should we set up to which my response is ask yourself that question - what would you like to do, or to make it simpler by an existing one.

If you're thinking about run-ning your own business, buy-ing a company that's already established may be quicker and easier than starting from scratch. However, you will need to put time and effort into find-ing the business that's right for you. Also, the costs involved in buying an existing business can be substantial and should not be underestimated

If you get it right, there can be many good reasons why buying an existing business could make good business sense. Remember though, that you will be taking on the legacy of the previous business owner, and you need to be aware of every aspect of the business you're about to buy so spending sometime there prior to taking over if there is the pos-sibility might be a great start.

There are many advantages to this, Some of the groundwork to get the business up and running will have been done. It may also be easier to obtain finance as the business will have a proven track record and been in exist-ence for a long period. There may be established customers, a reliable income, a reputation to capitalise and build on and a useful network of contacts which will be a fantastic plat-form to develop and make it

even better then to start off from scratch. Having employees that are already working there they should have experience you can draw on.

Things to be careful of is that you often need to invest a large amount up front, and will also have to budget for professional fees for solicitors, surveyors, ac-countants and also will probably also need several months' worth of working capital to assist with cashflow. If the business has been neglected you may need to invest quite a bit more on top of the purchase price to give it the best chance of success. You also need to consider why the current owner is selling up and how this might impact the business and your taking it over. It's possible current staff may not be happy with a new boss, or the business might have been run badly and staff morale may be low.

Ideally any business you buy needs to fit your own skills, lifestyle and aspirations. Before you start looking, think about what you can bring to a business and what you'd like to get back.

List what is important to you. Look at your motivations and what you ultimately want to achieve. It is useful to consider:

• Your abilities - can you achieve what you want to achieve?• Your capital - how much money do you have to in-vest?• Your expectations in terms of earning - what level of profit do you need to be look-ing for to accommodate your needs?

• Your commitment - are you prepared for all the hard work and money that you will need to put into the business to get it to succeed?• Your strengths - what kind of business opportunity will give you the chance to put your skills and experience to good use?• The business sec-tor you're interested in - learn as much as you can about your chosen industry so you can compare different businesses. It's important to take the time to talk to people already in simi-lar businesses. The internet and your local library will also be good sources of information. Find out how to comply with all the regulations and licences that apply to Your business sector.• Location - don't re-strict your search to your local area. Some businesses can be easily relocated. It's good to get an overview of the business to get a general idea of how healthy the busi-ness is, the history of the busi-ness and its current perform-ance - sales, turnover, profit and future projections. The current financial situation - cashflow, debts, expenses, assets and why the business is being sold will be vitally important and any outstanding or major litigation the business is involved in any regulatory changes which might have an impact on the business. There are some great genuine opportunities out there and tak-ing over an existing business is a risk but if you are willing to take the risk it's the only way you will become successful.

Half of voters want George Osborne sacked as Chancel-lor in a new poll showing he is now the Government's most disliked politician. Mr Osborne has taken over from beleaguered Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg at the bottom of a damning popularity league that ranks how much the public like the cabinet.

The Deputy Prime Minis-ter has a rating of minus 26 compared to his Treasury colleague's minus 32, the Guardian found. Mean-while, 48 per cent of these voters believe Mr Osborne should be ousted from No 11 but that rises to 52 per cent among pensioners and 53 per cent for the 35 to 64 age group.

Conservatives are divided over his performance with 44 per cent believing he is

doing a bad job and 43 per cent saying he is doing a good job. David Cameron is prepar-ing to reshuffle his cabinet and he could decide that his friend should swap places with Foreign Secretary Wil-liam Hague.The partnership formed be-tween David Cameron and his Chancellor George Os-borne is a strong one.

They are so close they made one another godfathers to each other's children.Mr Osborne has faced re-peated criticism for failing to kick-start the UK's floun-dering economy as well as presiding over a budget that sparked a series of U-turns.Overall Labour still lead the by 39 per cent to 34 per cent. While the Lib Dems are up one point to 15 per cent.

George Osborne isMost Disliked MP


Amnesty International is call-ing on the Israeli authorities to investigate allegations that two Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike in protest at their administrative detention have been ill-treated while in de-tention, Amnesty International said. The two men - Hassan Safadi and Samer al-Barq - have been on hunger strike since 21 June and 22 May respectively. Ac-cording to their lawyer, guards have beaten and verbally abused the men at the Israel Prison Service Medical Centre in the central city of Ramleh. The two are barely able to stand and use wheelchairs for their daily needs. Independent medical examinations found that both men were weak and that they risk death if their hun-ger strikes continue. Hassan Safadi’s health deterio-rated on 6 August and he was transferred to Assaf Harofeh hospital, where he remains shackled to his bed - which

constitutes degrading treat-ment prohibited under inter-national human rights law. Safadi has been detained since 29 June 2011. He ended a pre-vious 70-day hunger strike in May then, when his adminis-trative detention order was re-newed for further six months, he restarted his hunger strike on 21 June. Samer al-Barq has been held in administrative detention since 2010. He ended a hunger strike after 50 days in the middle of May, only to resume it days later after his detention order was renewed for a further three months. Amnesty International Middle East and North Africa Deputy Director Ann Harrison said: “The Israeli authorities must release Hassan Safadi, Samer al-Barq and all other adminis-trative detainees, unless they are promptly charged with recognisable criminal offences and tried in accordance with international fair trial stand-

ards. They must also investi-gate allegations that Hassan Safadi and Samer al-Barq have been ill-treated while in deten-tion and ensure they are treated humanely, and not punished in any way for their hunger strike.” In Israel detainees can be held in administrative detention without charge or trial for pe-riods of up to six months; these detentions can be renewed in-definitely. Israel has used the measure against its citizens since 1948. Thousands of Pal-estinians from the occupied Palestinian territories have been subjected to it since 1967. Administrative detainees - like many other Palestinian prison-ers - have been subjected to violations such as the use of torture and other ill-treatment during interrogation, as well as cruel and degrading treatment during their detention, some-times as punishment for hun-ger strikes or other protests. In addition, administrative detainees and their families must live with the uncertainty of not knowing how long they will be deprived of their liberty and the injustice of not know-ing exactly why they are being detained. Like other Palestin-ian prisoners in Israeli custody, they have also faced bans on family visits, forcible transfer or exile and solitary confine-ment. These practices contra-

vene Israel’s international hu-man rights obligations. A mass hunger strike involving some 2,000 Palestinian prison-ers and detainees protesting against poor prison conditions, including solitary confinement, denial of family visits and de-tention without charge, came to an end on 14 May follow-ing an Egyptian-brokered deal with the Israeli authorities. Despite media reports suggest-ing that Israel had agreed that administrative detention orders of current detainees would not be renewed unless significant new intelligence information was presented, the Israeli au-thorities have continued to renew orders and to issue new ones. As of the end of June there were at least 285 Palestin-ian administrative detainees, among them members of the Palestinian Legislative Coun-cil. Human rights defenders such as Walid Hanatsheh and at least four journalists, in ad-dition to university students and academic staff, were also among those behind bars with-out charge or trial. In June, Amnesty’s report, Starved of justice: Palestinians detained without trial by Israel, documented human rights vio-lations associated with admin-istrative detention in Israel.

Call for Authorites to Investigate Abuse of Palestinian Prisoners

Four of the UK’s 20 worst hotspots for uninsured drivers are in Bradford, new figures have revealed. The BD9 post-code area ranks third worst with more than six times the national average of uninsured drivers, and BD8 is fifth in the table, the Motor Insurers’ Bureau has revealed. But the figures represent an improvement for Bradford, with BD3 at number 11, having fallen six places from fifth position. Great Horton has dropped from seventh to 19th in the table and West Bowling and Bankfoot no longer appear in the top 20.

West Yorkshire Police said a total of 1,790 vehicles were seized in Bradford for having no insurance between June 2011 and May 2012. Operation Northolt has been intro-duced across the force which provides a highly public dem-onstration of our multi-agency approach. This runs once a month and concentrates on uninsured driving hotspots across the county. Action days have already been conducted across the Bradford district including Manningham , Gir-lington , Frizinghall , Heaton , Barkerend , Keighley centre and Great Horton.

Bradford East MP David Ward, who has campaigned for af-fordable car insurance, hailed the “intense pressure” being put on uninsured drivers by police, and partnership working between insurers and the DVLA. New research carried out on behalf of the MIB in West Yorkshire and the West Midlands has found a third of people do not understand the laws on car insurance.

Police Say Figures are an improvement

News in Brief

Sheffield’s roads are set for a major upgrade after Transport Minister Norman Baker announced that the council is to benefit from up to £1.2 billion of Government funding. The Private Finance Initiative (PFI) funding will allow Sheffield City Council to carry out vital improvements and mainte-nance to local roads over a 25 year period.

The contract includes the improvement and the ongoing maintenance of the city’s 1,180 miles of road, 2,050 miles of footway, 36,000 highway trees, 480 traffic signals, 68,000 street lights, over 18,000 items of street furniture and 12,700 street name plates. The contract will also include services such as street cleaning, winter gritting and landscape main-tenance.

The funding this Government has agreed will bring bet-ter, safer roads and more reliable journeys to the people of Sheffield. This contract will see the condition of Sheffield’s roads greatly improved and will include the maintenance of footways, bridges, street lighting and traffic signals.Sheffield is expected to commence operation of this project in August 2012.

Sheffield’s roads are set for a Major UPGRADE

A Rotherham based recycling plant An odour management programme has been agreed with the Environment Agency by waste treatment and recy-cling firm Sterecycle after problems at its Rotherham autoclave facility.

The programme will see a number of measures adopted by the Canadian-owned firm at its waste treatment plant which has also recently seen comple-tion of a materials recycling facility. Capacity of the plant using autoclaves has been increased from 100,000 tonnes per annum to 175,000 tonnes.

Sterecycle's recently-opened materials recycling facilityThe odour management programme comes after the Environment Agency expressed concern about the amount of time its officers have had to spend dealing with odour issues at the plant.

Joanne Holt, environment manage-ment team leader for the Environment Agency, said: “We have received odour complaints about Sterecycle from residents and local businesses and are committed to improving the odour problems. The time spent on regulating the site is very intensive for

our officers and resolving the issue is one of our highest priorities.”

And, Ms Holt also commented on re-cent odour complaints. She said: “We have attended a residents’ meeting to hear feedback, and are currently inves-tigating and cannot comment further at this stage.”

The local authority, Rotherham met-ropolitan borough council, said: “We have discussed the odour problems with the Environment Agency. We have regular operational meetings with Sterecycle and our concerns have been made known to them.”

Local resident Muzaffar Rehman said in a statement “We have lodged complaints after complaints with

Sheffield Environment agency and they always pass the buck to Rotherham Environment agency.

“The smell from Stereocycle is so unbearable, we have to keep our windows closed and dare to to send our children outside”.The complaints have been going on for a number of years and nothing has been done.

The local Tinsley forum does not represent its local residents, and yet this organisation pretends to act as our representitive.

The local community are constantly making complaints on a daily basis.The management at sterecycle on a number of occassions have been rude to several people when called to lodge a complain.From time to time waste lorries also drive upto residential roads which leave a very umpleasant odour in the neighbourhood”.

Sterecycle plant Wreakes of ODOUR in Rotherham

A Threat Called Average

108 Fitzwilliam RoadRotherham, S65 1PX


Too many people have committed them-selves to a life of mediocrity. They are not driven to achieve; they are not driven to leave a legacy. Compare this with some people who are driven to excel. Think about Usain Bolt who in the 2012 Olympics repeated as champion in the 100 and 200 meter races as well as in the 100 meter relay. Think about Michael Phelps who has the most gold medals in Olympics history. These were men who wanted to make a mark, who were com-mitted to excellence and who overcame the enemy called average.One of the questions that we can ask ourselves is "Why are people average?" Let's first look at the home. Many indi-viduals grow up in a home environment that lacks encouragement. They are nev-er empowered to succeed in life. Rather, they are forced to put up with constant criticism. Such criticism gradually erodes self-esteem until only a shadow of the self remains. In some instances, there is a lack of positive examples.A lack of incentive is another reason why some people are average. Incen-tives which reward positive behaviors often motivate people to take initiative. Sadly, many people try their best but are never commended for their efforts. The home is an important place of teaching but some parents fail to teach their chil-dren the values that will empower them to succeed.Having looked at the home, let's turn our attention to the school. Some teach-ers may show preferential treatment to some students while virtually ignoring others. There may be a tendency to write off problem students while focusing on those students that are well behaved and academically inclined. Then some students for whatever reason choose to

hang out with the wrong company. They end up developing wrong values which leads to complacency, indifference and delinquency. Of course, we also know that students often major in ridicule which can demolish self-esteem.Where does the community factor come into this scheme of things? Can the community contribute to enabling this threat called average? Unfortunately, the an-swer to that is yes. In some communities, there may be a lack of opportunities for people to get involved in the community af-fairs of religious in-stitutions. Positions may be earmarked for certain individuals. People can easily be-come statistics in the mosque. The teaching section of the mosque may also be lacking. Noble theological concepts may not communicate any specific directives. Preaching can readily become philo-sophical and abstract, a failure to relate Quranic principles to everyday life.But the greatest factors contributing to being average are not so much external as they are internal. What do I mean? People have experienced all the nega-tives that I have mentioned above and yet have overcome. Let's consider some of the internal factors. Much has been written and taught about self-esteem. This has to do with the value we place on ourselves. If we have poor self-es-teem we will struggle through life. This inevitably leads to a negative world and life view. We see the world as one big

problem. Heaven is indeed an excellent place to which we should all aspire but what about our responsibility now, what about the blessing of life which God has so freely and lovingly given?Then there is unrealistic and idealistic thinking. We can expect too much and begin to think that life owes us some-thing. There is also that demon that

plagues humanity called pride. This in-sidious devil can hinder learning, shut us off from God's influence and prevent us from building meaningful and empow-ering relationships. It can also lead to complacency where we become satisfied with mediocrity and stagnation. Some people are afraid of failure. Because they are afraid to fail, they are unwilling to try anything new. They settle for what is comfortable because the unknown is too intimidating.What are some of the areas in which people can be average? We can be aver-age in academic study. Some individuals lack the motivation and the discipline to study. They may begin an academic pro-gram and abandon it. They may decide

in the first place that the program is too hard and not even try. We can be average in the workplace. We fail to work hard. We fail to familiarize ourselves with job processes. We have no desire for promo-tion.We can be average in interpersonal rela-tionships. Many homes are characterized by excessive quarreling, distant relation-

ships and lack of heartfelt commu-nication. Relation-ships in the com-munity and in the church are also af-fected by an aver-age outlook. Peo-ple may develop a closet mentality where they keep to themselves and fail to share their resources, tal-ents and abilities. Communities are often plagued with

backbiting, gossip and a lack of genuine love. We can highlight a number of areas in which individuals, relationships, or-ganizations and society at large are neg-atively impacted by this enemy called average.How can we defeat average? There must be self-evaluation. We have to be will-ing to come face to face with our defi-ciencies and our limitations while at the same time having a realistic apprecia-tion and understanding of our strengths. We also should evaluate ourselves in the light of God's Word. We may look good in our own eyes or in the eyes of our family and friends but what does God say I should be. What does He say about how I should act or how I should

speak? We have to recognize that simply being average is contrary to God's will and nature. We have to change our perspective. We must not stereotype ourselves. Every person is an original and unique creation of God. People may imitate you but they can never be you. Additionally, see your-self as important. Compliment yourself. I'm not talking about boasting but about celebrating the ways in which God has blessed you. Set tangible objectives and goals. Every day must have purpose and direction which implies that life must have pur-pose and direction. Be willing to im-prove yourself. Study academically as well as the things of life. There are les-sons in life that no textbook can teach you. Acquire new skills, for example, learning how to use the computer or how to replace a washer for a sink. Challenge yourself, push yourself to another level. There is no limit to your growth.

Develop the discipline of scheduling your activities. Time lost is time that you can never regain. Use tools such as plan-ners and time tables. Prioritize - not all activities have equal importance. Learn to major on the majors. Most impor-tantly, pray and ask for God's help and guidanceYou can defeat the enemy called aver-age. It may have defeated others but you can put an end to its boasting. You have potential. It is potential that God has placed there. God created man and has given man the ability to create using the natural resources provided. There is no limit except what you place on your-self. You have to overcome self-imposed limitations.

A series of improvements in the way services protect vulnerable children and young in Rotherham have been acknowl-edged by inspectors in their lat-est review.

Ofsted has carried out its inspec-tion under the new framework for child protection services and has graded Rotherham as 'ade-quate', saying that many positive improvements have been intro-duced, although it's too early to judge their full impact on care and support for young people and their families/carers.

The report published says "sig-nificant improvements have been made since 2009" and "these im-provements have been driven by clear and resilient leadership and informed by sound and realistic understanding of the needs of the local community."

The inspectors also highlighted:- the "good range" of family support and early intervention services- the improvements in dealing with new contacts and referrals since the introduction in January of the new Contact and Referral Team

- The "robust response" from workers to ensure the safety of children at immediate risk- Good collaborative working between the Council and the po-lice to tackle sexual exploitation - The successful efforts to reduce social worker vacancies and the good support available to social workers

- The "strong commitment" of social workers to the children they work with- Good identification of concerns about children and young people by professionals across agencies- Positive feedback from parents and carers about early interven-tion work with them and their children

- "Significant improvements" in the timeliness of assessments- Good child protection confer-

ences and interactions with parents

- Positive use of performance in-formation to help make service improvements

Among the areas highlighted for continuing improvements by the inspectors were:- undertake a multi-agency re-view of serious neglect cases which have been on-going for "a significant period of time"- improve the quality of referrals from partner agencies- improve the the quality and consistency of child protection and children in need plans- look to reduce the caseloads of the busiest teams and workers- improve how children and young people and families views are collected and used by serv-ices to improve care

Councillor Lakin concluded: "Many of the recommendations made were already part of our planning for the future of our services and we will make sure that all their suggestions are fully implemented within the timescales the inspectors have suggested."

Inspectors Recognise Child Protection Improvements


The Fir Vale and Page Hall areas in Sheffield have been made subject of a dispersal order aimed at curbing antisocial behaviour. The residents of these areas have highlighted concerns to their local Police Team over antiso-cial behaviour. As a direct result, South York-shire Police and Sheffield City Council have jointly agreed that Section 30 of the Antisocial Behaviour Act 2003 shall apply to the above areas. Under this legislation, Police Officers and Po-lice Community Support Officers are provided with additional powers. These powers apply where, within the designated area, the presence or behaviour of two or more persons in any pub-

lic place has resulted or is likely to result in any member of the public being intimidated, har-assed, alarmed or distressed. The powers allow police officers and police community support officers (PCSOs) to direct such persons to disperse or to leave the desig-nated area and not return to it for a period up to 24 hours. Failure to follow such a direction will be a criminal offence, which may lead to arrest and prosecution. Police Officers and Police Community Support Officers are also provided with a further power in relation to persons under 16-years of age who are found in a public place and are unsupervised by an adult. This power enables officers to re-

move that person to their place of residence.Signs will be displayed in prominent locations outlining the areas covered by the section 30 order. Acting on the concerns raised by residents in the Fir Vale and Page Hall communities, about a recent rise in antisocial behaviour and low-level crime, the local police team are working in partnership to provide long-term solutions to the problems highlighted. SYP say they want residents to feel safe in their communities and robust action will be taken against anyone who is caught involved in antisocial behaviour.”

Notification of Section 30 Dispersal Order Fir Vale & Page Hall, Sheffield

Too many honours are awarded to politicians, celebrities and civil servants rather than to peo-ple who devote time and effort to their local communities, MPs have said. The Commons Public Administration Select Committee con-demned the granting of knighthoods to busi-nessmen and senior officials for simply "doing the day job". It called for a radical overhaul of the system, with the stripping out of all politi-cal influence and the creation of an independent

honours commission, in order to restore cred-ibility in the eyes of the public. In its report, the committee said that honours should only be given for "exceptional service above and be-yond the call of duty".David Cameron has made clear that he wants the "vast majority" of honours to go to individuals who have gone "beyond excellence" in contrib-uting to his vision of a "Big Society". However, the committee said there was still a perception

that celebrities and sports stars were more likely to be honoured than people who had put in years of service to their communities. Despite efforts to change public perceptions, it said there was still a belief that honours were used to thank do-nors to political parties, or were received "auto-matically" by senior civil servants. The system of awards remains mysterious to us, and it still seems the usual people get the honours.

Call for overhaul of honours system

News in Brief

Rotherham based charity WorldAid organised a “Charity Fast Opening Evening Event” at the Orient Express Resa-taurant. The Chief guest for the event was peer Lord Nazir Ahmed who supported the cause strongly, a total of £2,855 was raised for WorldAid’s East Africa Appeal. WorldAid are a charity run purely by volunteers, so 100% of funds donated to the charity are spent directly on the cause. WorldAid’s relief mission to Ethiopia will concen-trate on a working at grassroots level directly at camps with the effected children. WorlaAid will be setting-up a temporary camp carrying out health assessments, vaccinating, which will cover polio and measles and include vitamin A supplements and de-worming tablets and furthermore trying to accommodate the need of the camp, that consisting of providing basics such as food and clean drinking water. And as always, WorldAid will provide you with a fully comprehensive day to day report on there return from Ethiopia, detail-ing the mission. So far WorldAid have managed to raise £35,841.75p for the East Africa Mission. For further details on WorldAid’s mission contact them on 01709 544445.


An MP has raised the issue of Muslim Rohingyas refugees with the Bangladeshi Ambassador. Sadiq Khan MP, Member of Parliament for Tooting, has written to the High Commissioner for Bangladesh asking for him to respond to reports that Muslim Rohingyas, seeking a safe haven from per-secution and violence in Burma, are being turned away by Bangladeshi authorities.

The allegations were made in a report by Human Rights Watch, who claim to have witnessed Rohingya men, women and chil-dren land on Bangladeshi shores only to be forced back into their ‘barely seaworthy wooden boats’ where they risk drowning or starving at sea – or returning to persecution in Burma.

The Rohingya refugees are fleeing state sanctioned violence in Burma, where it es-timated that 78 people have been killed and more than 100,000 people displaced by the actions of the ruling military junta. The Ro-hingya are an ethnic minority which lives in the Rakhine State in west Burma. Earlier this summer an incendiary pamphlet was circulated, claiming that an Arakan woman was raped and killed by three Muslim men.

Violent reprisals between Arakan Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims escalated until the military junta, which governs Burma, de-clared a state of emergency in Rakhine State on 10th June. The state of emergency resulted in a concerted period of violence being used against Rohingya communities

by state security forces causing many to seek safety in neighbouring Bang-ladesh. Sadiq has written to the Foreign Sec-retary, twice, and also the Secretary of state for International Development to ask what the British government will be doing to prevent further violence in Burma and ensure that a humanitarian crisis does not develop. Sadiq has also asked the Foreign Secretary intends to provide the Bangladeshi government with assistance in order to help them alleviate the pressure on accepting refugees.

MP calls on Ambassador to Respond to Burma Reports

China's Wen Xia Yu was crowned the Miss World 2012 at a gala cer-emony in China. Wales' Sophie Moulds was adjudged the first runner-up, while Australia's Jes-sica Kahawaty was the second runner-up.India's Vanya Mishra made it to the top seven spot but failed to progress further. She, however, did bag the titles of Miss Social Media and Miss Beauty with a Purpose.In the semi-finals, the contest-

ants were asked to perform on the music of their country and Vanya chose to dance on "Dil cheez kya hai" from 1981 film "Umrao Jaan", which landed her a spot in the top seven finalists.Last year's winner, Venezuela's Ivian Sarcos, crowned Wen as the new Miss World at the glittering ceremony held in Dongsheng Fit-ness Center Stadium. The compe-tition saw 116 countries compet-ing for the title.

News in Brief

Sheffield City Council Labour Group is taking the campaign to save the children’s heart surgery at Leeds General Infirmary to September’s Full Council meeting.

The decision to stop children’s heart surgery at the unit was made following a national review of children’s heart surgery delivery meaning patients across the re-gion would be forced to travel to Newcastle, Birmingham or Liver-pool for treatment.

The current decision means that there will no longer be special-ist surgery anywhere within the Yorkshire and Humber Region meaning children and families from Sheffield will face increased journey times to alternative provi-

sion which may put lives at risk. 13.7 million people live within a two hour drive time of Leeds, taking this service out of Yorkshire will mean the nearest unit is Newcastle which would be a 250 mile round trip for Sheffield residents. Campaigners believed the review is flawed and has over-looked key evidence.

The campaign to save the unit has already received cross-party support from MPs and a petition against closure has gathered over 600,000 signatures. Campaign-ers now want the decision to be looked at again – taking account of all available evidence.Opposition councillors on Shef-field City Council have called on the Council to support the cam-

paign to save the children’s heart surgery unit at Leeds General Infirmary.

Cllr Shaffaq Mohammed, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group on Sheffield City Council, said: “Having used the unit myself with my son, I know what a vital service the Leeds General Infirmary provides to local people. The closure of this unit could have serious implications for people in Sheffield as the nearest unit would be in Newcastle. No-one is against improving the serv-ice nationally but it’s clear that the review have over-looked certain arguments. It’s only right – given the public outcry – that the professionals look at the evidence again.”

Campaign to Save Children’s Heart Surgery Unit

China’s Wen Xia Yu Wins Miss World 2012 Title


US commando's book offers new details on Bin Laden raidOsama bin Laden was shot in the head as he peered out of a door and then pumped with bullets as he convulsed on the floor, according to a book by a member of the US commando team that killed him.The Navy SEAL team member's version of the Al-Qaeda chief's death differs from previous accounts offered by President Barack Obama's administration and will fuel a debate on the handling of state secrets in the wake of the killing."No Easy Day", to be released next week, offers a first eyewitness account of the May 2011 raid, and describes how a Navy SEAL sat on bin Laden's body in the cramped Blackhawk helicopter that flew out of Pakistan after the operation.Previous official accounts said Bin Laden had ap-peared in a doorway and ducked back into his bed-room, leading the US commandos to suspect he might be retrieving a weapon.But the author, writing under the pseudonym "Mark Owen", said bin Laden was shot in the head by the SEAL team when he leaned out of the doorway and was found bleeding from his wound when comman-dos made their way to his room, according to ex-cerpts cited in media reports and confirmed to AFP by defense officials.Bin Laden was mortally wounded and twitching on the floor as two women cried over his body. The team pushed aside the women and then fired more shots at the Al-Qaeda leader, according to the book.We "fired several rounds", the author wrote in the book. "The bullets tore into him, slamming his body into the floor until he was motionless." The pub-

lisher, Penguin Group's Dutton, has moved up the scheduled release date from September 11 to Sep-tember 4, as media coverage has fueled a flood of orders for the book. The Obama administration had said bin Laden's body was treated with dignity and given a Muslim burial at sea.

But on the helicopter flight out of Pakistan, a SEAL member sat on Bin Laden's chest due to cramped quarters on the chopper, according to the book. US officials insisted there was no display of disrespect, even if the author's description was accurate.The commandos had already lost one helicopter in the operation, which crash-landed at the compound, and this made for crowded conditions on the re-maining aircraft, said a defense official, who spoke

on condition of anonymity.Special operations forces crammed into helicopters sometimes have to sit on the bodies of their own fallen comrades, the official added.Top officials are reviewing the book to determine whether the author revealed any classified informa-

tion or secret tactics, which would violate Pentagon rules and trigger legal action."The Department of Defense has a copy of the book and we're taking a look at it," said Pentagon spokes-man Lieutenant Colonel Steve Warren. The head of Special Operations Command, Admiral William McRaven, warned in a memo dated August 23 that members of the elite force could face criminal pros-ecution if they revealed information that endangered

US troops.Fox News has revealed what it says is the identity of the author, a former Navy SEAL who also took part in the 2009 operation that rescued Captain Richard Phillips from Somali pirates.Obama administration officials appeared anxious to avoid having to defend an operation they deem a major success, while suggesting the book did not shed any new light on the raid. We are not going to rehash the whole thing," said the US defense of-ficial. "We're not going to comment on his account."Republican activists and lawmakers have accused Obama's aides of spilling secrets about the raid to Hollywood filmmakers and reporters to bolster Obama's political standing, a charge the White House denies.The author insisted his book had no political mo-tive and was meant to honor the years of intelligence work and training that led up to the raid."You know, if these -- crazies on either side of the aisle -- want to make it political, shame on them. This is a book about September 11th, and it needs to rest on September 11th, not be brought into the polit-ical arena, because this -- this has nothing to do with politics," he told CBS television's "60 Minutes."In the book, he credited Obama for endorsing the raid, but said his teammates made sarcastic re-marks that the operation would help the president get re-elected. When one commando joked that the team had ensured Obama's re-election, the author responded: "Well, would you rather not have done this?"

PTI - Convention MiddlesboroughPakistan Tehreek e Insaf Teeside,(Yorkshire & Hum-berside region) held an impressive and colorful event to celebrate festival of Eid.This event was held at Friend’s House community centre,Middlesbrough.Event started with recitation of holy Quran by Hafiz Hafeez followed by a naat by Mohammed Asghar Chohan.Event was hosted by Abbas Baig of PTI Middlesbrough in a well organised manner and was attended by prominent Pakistanis from all walks of life and different backgrounds.Newly joined PTI members were also in attendence in great numbers.PTI activists and leaders from PTI Sheffield Council-lor Ibrar Hussain,Dr Ethesham ul Haq and Aslam Bhutta along with leaders from PTI Teeside/Mid-dlesbrough Ishaq Khan,Mohammed Hanif,Ahmed saddique,Ghulam Mustafa,Mohammed Amin & Imran Khan Abbasi pointed out in their speeches that we all are fully behind our visionary and tireless leader Imran Khan and overseas British Pakistani are ready to play their leading role in order to bring about a real change in our beloved country of origin Pakistan.addressing the event party leaders of Yorkshire Hum-berside region expressed their delight and thanked party leadership for openly declaring their assets and outlining PTI party policy on energy,economy & health.addressing this party gathering PTI regional general secretary,Shirjeel Malik welcomed newly joined members to PTI family and promised not to rest

unless and until we together bring about a change in Pakistan as tsunami is now unstoppable.addressing this event party regional President Asif Khan congratulated members and leadership of PTI Teeside/Middlesbrough for their tireless efforts of making PTI a stronger political party in Teeside region and stated that” Pakistan faced injustice at the time of partition of India when by dis honesty half of Bengal and Punjab was given to India thus giving India access to Kashmir and causing huge problems for Pakistan unfortunately this unjustice carried on by our corrupt politicians and miltary dictators who during their rule lost East Pakistan followed by Siachin glaciar and in the near past due to Musharaf era we nearly lost Swat and FATA regions.we tested both political and miltary regimes and their isno doubt they miserably failed us therefore time has come that people fo Pakistan now elect PTI under the leadership of Imran khan who is the only leader with a proven track record of delivering for people of pakistan with being in power”A Question & answer session was held where new members and general public was asked to ask ques-tions about any aspect of party policy that are not clear about after conclusion of Q & A one to one breifing sessions were held with new members in or-der to encourge rhem to take part in anti drone protest rally to held on 14th September in Bradford and be-ing organised by Bradford Global justice Movement in association with PTI Yorkshire and Humberside.

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