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A group of local cyclists have set without access to basic amenities such as themselves a mission of cycling 127-miles food, medical treatment and clean water. 25 men to ride 127 miles from from Liverpool to Leeds in a bid to raise The 25 men raising money for Yemen are funds for the Akhirah Team Yemen projects. a group of mixed-ability riders, ranging from After almost five years of war, around 14 19 to forty-years-old. They’ll be taking on the Liverpool to Leeds to raise money million people in the war-torn country are gruelling 15-hour bike ride from Liverpool facing starvation, and it’s estimated over to Leeds on Sunday 9th August, streaming it 85,000 children have already died from live across their social media channels. for desperate Yemeni refugees extreme hunger since 2015. Displaced families struggle every day Continued on page 8
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Sunak warns of “profound economic challenges” as he unveils a £30bn package of measures to tackle the crisis
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These include: • A £1,000 bonus for each worker that companies bring back from furlough and employ through to January next year; • A "kickstart scheme" to directly pay firms to create jobs for 16 to 24-year-olds; • Cash for businesses to take on trainees and apprentices; • An eight-month temporary cut in stamp duty, with no charge on property transactions below £500,000; • A cut in VAT on food, accommodation and attractions from 20% to 5% until 12 January; • An "Eat Out to Help Out" discount of up to £10 per head to get Britons back to restaurants, cafes and pubs. July 2020 - 2nd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 3 We’re lovin’it McDonald’s reopened all of its 1,061 For now, McDonald’s branches will Drive Thrus in the UK and Ireland for continue to offer a limited menu, which drive-through or delivery last month, as does not include breakfast or shakes, it returned to trading after the owing to smaller teams working in each Bradford McDonald’s coronavirus shutdown. location. With many offering the McDelivery The restaurants have reduced service, the Bradford burger chain had opening hours 11am-10pm, and been working with the local authority in customers are asked to use contactless the run-up to the reopenings after payment methods if possible and confident with almost two months’ closure. spending is capped at £25 per vehicle. Customers and McDonald’s staff are For those visiting our Drive Thrus, protected by perspex screens installed you can browse the menu, order and at the drive-through windows, and pay ahead using the My McDonald’s further measures are in place to protect App. workers inside the restaurant’s kitchens. reopened stores Each employee has their temperature Saj Shah checked with a contactless thermometer when they arrive for a shift, and is given protective equipment including masks and gloves. They’ve also introduced physical distancing inside the restaurants, including floor markings in each branch. Bradford franchisee, Saj Shah, said: “I am delighted with the support from the community in Bradford, and I would like to thank both staff and customers for their continued support and patience. “Since 4th June when we reopened, all employees are being asked to confirm they are fit and able to work, and are carrying on with conducting wellness-checks and risk assessments. “We would like to assure you that social distancing is maintained in the kitchens, and service areas to help create a safe working environment for restaurant teams. We are glad to be back.” 4 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 2nd Edition
The Great Yorkshire Maze With the easing of lockdown restrictions, budding footballers can take aim at the a brand-new attraction for all the family has giant velcro dartboard and show off their the go-ahead to open in North Yorkshire striking skills – and win a prize every time! this summer. There will be picnic tables and benches Nestled in beautiful countryside at the socially-distanced around the fairground 10-year-old girl killed by father using her belt and manteau foot of the Yorkshire Wolds, The Great and inside the Big Top for visitors to relax Yorkshire Maze will ‘crop up’ at Sherburn, and enjoy a range of family-friendly live midway between Scarborough and Malton entertainment at set times throughout the Iran International TV has for an eye" provision, murder is Islamic law. over the summer holidays, opening on day, with a cuppa and cake, a Berry Best Ice reported that a ten-year-old punishable by death; however, Some local media suggested Wednesday 22 July. Cream, or a barbecued bite from our girl named Hadith Orujlu was the penal code offers that if the child-protection law With ‘Good to Go’ approval from Visit wooden food cabin. killed by her father, after exemptions for the killing of a had passed earlier, it could England, the event promises a field full of Organiser of The Great Yorkshire Maze, forensic reports found that child by the legal guardian, have saved the lives of both fun with two mazes, a Vintage Funfair, Georgina Wood says “We are very excited the young girl had died from which generally refers to the Romina and Hadith. Football Darts and a Big Top with live to be able to bring a fabulous new event to asphyxiation after being child's father or paternal However, while moderate entertainment for families. families in Yorkshire and beyond. We strangled. grandfather. progress has been made to The larger of the two mazes, the specially planted the maize back in May in a sea of The young girl’s father, Raha Bahreini, the Iran protect children from violence, designed Yorkshire Rose Maze, comprises uncertainty, hoping the Covid-19 pandemic Hussein Alef, confessed to Researcher at Amnesty the Iranian government is yet to nine acres of maize plants – that’s 55,000 would have abated so we could provide fun strangling Hadith with a belt International told Fox News: enact draft legislation authored seeds – and over two miles of paths to and entertainment of the highest quality and her manteau, an Iranian "Fathers or paternal over nine years ago that would challenge the navigation skills, while for over the summer, in a safe environment, for jacket which falls down to the grandfathers who kill their criminalise gender-based younger adventurers there’s the two-acre families who have had a long period in knees in agreement with Iran’s children or grandchildren are violence which is widespread in Scarecrow Mini-Maze with its colourful isolation.” modesty laws. not subject to proportionality, Iran. collection of scarecrows from the Wetwang The Great Yorkshire Maze will be open Local media reported that in which may exacerbate the risk While there is no official data Scarecrow Society. every day from 22 July to 6 September court, Hussein admitted to of 'honour crimes' against girls pertaining to honour killings in The Vintage Funfair features exquisitely 2020, from 10am to 6pm with last asking his neighbour what the and women." Iran, internal news agency restored rides and game stalls from the admissions at 4.30pm. Tickets are priced at punishment would be for Volant Media UK reported ISNA estimates that an average golden era of fairgrounds, and offers plenty £10.95 for adults and £9.95 for children murdering his daughter, and that Hadith’s murder took place of 350 to 450 honour killings of thrills for adults and children alike (aged 3-15, under 3s free), with concessions, understood that if he killed her before 14-year-old Romina occur in the Islamic Republic aboard the 1930s Speedway, Dodgems and family prices and discounted tickets for he would not be punished. Ashrafi was beheaded by her every year. Chair-o-plane, while the Hush Hush Train NHS staff and Care Workers and their Hussein confessed to the father in an honour killing which The agency's study found police: “My daughter raised her shocked the country last month. that honour killings and ride and Swing Boats will delight the little families. voice to me a lot, I got angry for It was after Romina’s murder murders committed by a family ones. Crazy Mirrors will give everyone a The Great Yorkshire Maze is located just a moment and couldn’t control that Iran passed a law aimed at member make up almost 20 per chance for a chuckle, and the game stalls off the A64 in Sherburn, approximately 11 myself anymore.” protecting children from cent of all homicides in Iran. Hook-a-Duck and Flip-a-Frog will test the miles from both Malton and Scarborough. A witness named Rahimeh violence, which had been Journalist at Iran skills of all ages, offering a prize every time. All Covid-19 guidance from the Faizi said: “He knew that stalled for more than a decade. International TV, Nargess For some competitive family fun there’s Government and Public Health England is because he was a father, the The new law was ratified on Tavassolian said: “More news Football Darts - instead of throwing a dart, continuously monitored and followed. law did not provide a severe June 7 by the hard-line of these crimes have come to punishment. watchdog Guardians Council, light, but do keep in mind that He said ‘I will pay a ransom which must approve all bills many times these crimes are Tickets can be purchased at the box office on site or booked in advance through and stay in prison for a few passed by parliament to make not reported, and they do not Ticketsource https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/thegreatyorkshiremaze . years’”. sure they're consistent with the find their way into the media." Under the Sharia law "an eye country's constitution and July 2020 - 2nd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 5 6 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 2nd Edition LEEDS: Critical need for COVID-19 convalescent donors There is a critical need for more people who have recovered from the coronavirus to donate plasma in Leeds. NHS Blood and Transplant has issued the public appeal to help make sure there is enough plasma to enable a trial and treat patients. The blood plasma from people who have recovered from the virus could save the lives of people who are still ill. More than 175 donations of COVID-19 convalescent plasma have already been taken at Leeds city donor centre and the temporary donor centre in Seacroft. However NHS Blood and Transplant needs people to come forward to help make sure appointments are filled. There is a particular need for male donors and also female donors who have had a positive test. Professor Dave Roberts, Associate Director for Blood Donation at NHS Blood and Transplant, said: “Every new offer to donate is incredibly valuable. We particularly need men to come forwards as they generally have higher antibody levels. “We need to collect convalescent plasma now, to make sure plasma is readily available for the trial to treat people currently in hospital. “Donations can also be frozen to ensure convalescent plasma is readily available, should there be a rise in infections in the coming weeks.”
“Donations can also be frozen to ensure convalescent plasma is readily available, should there be a rise in infections in the coming weeks. “Please, help the NHS fight COVID-19 by donating at Leeds donor centres. You could save lives.” Convalescent plasma is being collected at NHSBT’s 23 donor centres around the country, and several pop-up donor centres. Donation takes about 45 minutes. Your body usually replaces the plasma you’ve donated in 24-48 hours. Your body also quickly replaces the antibodies. People can donate plasma as often as every two weeks. Young people’s rights explained in new guide to police complaints system The donor plasma contains antibodies against the virus which can be transfused With recent research people. explanations and do not get them or and police. into people who are struggling to develop highlighting only around half of The guidance will be published don’t know how to raise a concern, “Engaging with over 800 young their own immune response. young people are confident on the IOPC website and social they can feel powerless. people across England and Wales, Potential donors are being prioritised police will deal fairly with their media, as well as shared with young “A recent IOPC survey showed the common themes of according to who is likely to have higher complaint, the IOPC youth panel people and organisations who work only 52 per cent of young people powerlessness and a lack of voice antibody levels. Some people will be asked today launched new guidance to with them. are confident that complaints are among young people were to make a short visit first to give a blood support young people and IOPC Director General Michael dealt with fairly by police, leaving profound. sample, to confirm their antibody levels are explain their rights. Lockwood said: “Young people room for improvement. This “I’m incredibly proud as an IOPC high enough for the trial. The guidance provides come into contact with the police in guidance has been developed by youth advisor to see the launch of information on questions young our youth panel to build young NHS Blood and Transplant’s Clinical many di erent circumstances and the young people’s guide to Trials Unit is collaborating on the trial with people frequently ask, such as what ff people’s confidence and help them the IOPC do, how you can make a environments and every interaction to understand what they can complaints system, as it directly the RECOVERY and REMAP-CAP will have an impact on their addresses the long and deep- platform trials. complaint to police, what to expect expect. and the possible outcomes. confidence in policing. Youth Panel member Ahmed rooted mistrust and lack of The youth panel, made up of “Young people told us they were Ibrahim, from London, said: "Young participation by young people in the Please offer to donate by nearly 30 young people from across unsure of their rights, and were not people’s experience of how police very system that’s exists to protect England and Wales, worked with clear how to raise issues if they engage with them could affect their them, the complaints system. I look calling 0300 123 23 23 the IOPC to identify the key were unhappy about the way police future impressions. We hope the forward to the impact this guide will completing the webform elements of the complaints system had dealt with them. Young people Youth Panel’s work will help to make towards better trust and and present them in ways that make understand that police have a job to provide a better balance to the confidence amongst youngest at www.nhsbt.nhs.uk them easily understood by young do, but when they ask for relationship between young people members of society.” July 2020 - 2nd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 7 8 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 2nd Edition
Cover story continued massive way in providing these families and children with a ray of UNICEF figures show that some hope. At the moment, these children 80 per cent of the 24 million have little or no chance of making it population is in need of humanitarian back to normality on their own, with assistance, including more than 12 the conflict worsening and no end in million children. Since the conflict ‘A Team’ to sight.” escalated in March 2015, the country “We originally set our target to has become a living hell. raise £10,000, but we’ve smashed that The Akhirah Team AKA ‘The A figure on givebrite.com and Team’ is a local Leeds-based charity anticipate we’ll cross the phenomenal that has worked on countless projects figure of £15,000 mark! The support over the years. This year, they set up a we’ve had is simply just incredible!” base in Yemen to deliver aid and Despite busy family and work assistance out there to people who the rescue commitments, the riders have been often have no other help. ready to train at every opportunity Riders partaking in the challenge they can, many doing midnight next month include a chemical training sessions. engineer, store managers, a barber and a civil engineer amongst a whole range of other professions. The monies raised will be used to purchase basic food items such as flour, rice, lentils, tomato puree and sanitation supplies in Yemen. Leeds barber Naheem Yacub, speaking to Asian Express, says: “With Covid-19 still spreading rapidly, Yemen is facing an emergency within an emergency. “Sanitation and water are in short And this isn’t the first time they’ve supply. supported charities. “The Akhirah “Since the start of the war, over one Team is a non profit Leeds-based hundred thousand people have been charity, which operates in the UK and killed, thousands injured, millions around the world doing humanitarian internally displaced facing acute work,” adds Naheem. malnourishment. “The charity provides aid to people of all religions, race and backgrounds The riders on a training session – with the main aim being to improve ahead of the 127-mile challenge the lives of those who are less fortunate than we are. “During this year’s Ramadan, they worked tirelessly and reached over 11 countries with aid and assistance, which is an amazing accomplishment 25 men to ride 127 miles considering Covid-19 restrictions which made travelling and delivering from Liverpool to Leeds to aid very difficult.”
“Over 75% of those refugees are women and children and they face raise money for desperate their own unique challenges. Some have been victims of sexual assault, Follow the strenuous become widows, some have become orphaned. seventeen-hour bike ride “Every penny you give will make a LIVE on their Instagram difference,” adds Naheem. Yemeni refugees ‘akhirah.team’ “Every £1 you give will go a July 2020 - 2nd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 9 10 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 2nd Edition Triple threat posed by pandemic
Charities along with fellow has simultaneously affected both the members of the Disasters Emergency UK and internationally. Committee (DEC) have launched a The 14 DEC member charities are Coronavirus Appeal to raise funds to DEC launches appeal to already present and working in help the most vulnerable refugee and displacement camps, communities in the world fleeing despite the many challenges from conflict and instability who now presented by the pandemic. But they face the new deadly threat of Covid- urgently need more funds to scale up 19. help people in world’s most their operations and save lives. The DEC Appeal aims to protect The BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel people from the virus in the world’s 5 and Sky will be broadcasting five most fragile states Yemen and appeals in support of DEC Syria; Somalia, South Sudan and the fundraising. Democratic Republic of Congo; and Every pound donated by the UK Afghanistan, where a total of 24 fragile states fight Covid-19 public will be matched by the UK million displaced people live in government through its Aid Match crowded temporary shelter. scheme up to the value of The response to overseas time of need.” world’s most fragile states – where unforeseen suffering over the past £5 million. This support will double humanitarian crises also includes the Saleh Saeed, DEC Chief Executive, there is no NHS – and no other safety few months. the impact of the public’s own world’s largest refugee camp, in Cox’s said that countries such as Yemen, nets for the very poorest and most “The Qu’ran says, ‘He who saves a donations and will ensure that Bazar, Bangladesh. Here, Rohingya Syria, Somalia and South Sudan have vulnerable. life, it is as if he has saved all charities working on the ground can refugee camps are one and a half been weakened by years of war and “Families who have been forced to mankind.’ We have recently been reach more of the world’s most times the population density of New instability and now face a “new, flee conflict, drought and floods – reminded of this truth more than ever vulnerable people as they face the York City – but with nothing like the deadly, silent threat”. living in crowded refugee and as we have pulled together and stayed coronavirus pandemic. equivalent health facilities or In Yemen – where 50% of health displacement camps – with little at home to support the NHS and save To make a donation to the sanitation. services have been destroyed – the access to clean water, medical care or lives. The saying also applies to DEC Coronavirus Appeal The UK-wide appeal is being World Health Organisation says 1 in enough food – now face a new, deadly people overseas, in places like visit www.dec.org.uk call the 24-hour driven by urgent humanitarian need 4 people who are contracting Covid- and silent threat: Covid-19.” crowded refugee camps and conflict hotline on 0370 60 60 900, or send a – but also by “good sense”, 19 are dying. Tufail Hussain, Director of Islamic zones where this deadly threat is even cheque. To donate £10 text Alexander Matheou, British Red He added: “Here in the UK, we’ve Relief UK, said: “We have tragically greater. If you donate to help one SUPPORT to 70150. Texts cost £10 Cross, Executive Director of witnessed great suffering and made seen more than 40,000 deaths from person in a crowded refugee camp and the whole £10 goes to the DEC International told journalists at the unprecedented sacrifices to protect coronavirus in the UK, including a stay clean and healthy, everyone CORONAVIRUS APPEAL. You appeal’s press launch. each other and save lives. We have significant number of people from the around them has a better chance must be 16 or over and please ask the “We’re not safe until we’re all safe,” seen too the tireless dedication of British Muslim and wider BAME too.” bill payer's permission. For full terms he said. “The world is interconnected. staff in our amazing NHS. communities. Many in this country It is the first time that the DEC has and conditions and more information We need to help each other in this “But, imagine living in one of the are hurting, having experienced launched an appeal for a disaster that go to www.dec.org.uk
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Nur Jahan with her daughter disease. We also have to Ismat walks through the maintain distance from each narrow alley beside her tent in other. If someone gets sick, we the Rohingya refugee camp, have to take the person to Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. She hospital. If someone has pain in says: “I have been living in this the throat, body pain or fever. refugee camp for more than Then we have to take them. three years. There are many “Now we cannot go to market challenges we are facing to buy our essential items. We including hot weather. It’s are not able to work so we are tough to live inside these tents. having trouble. We do not have The water crisis is remaining any money; we cannot buy here. There is only one tube what we need. well in my block. I am coming “We are not afraid. We know to collect water from one how to wash hands, how to be corner to another corner. safe. We heard from volunteers, “I know about Coronavirus. I they told us. We know that we heard that we have to clean have to clean our hands in hands often with soap. Then every 20 minutes. We have to we have to dry our hands. We dry our hands and stay clean to have to do it to present the stay away from the disease."
Stay up to date with developments on Twitter: www.twitter.com/decappeal or on Facebook via www.facebook.com/DisastersEmergencyCommittee 12 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 2nd Edition Bradford academic working to mitigate BAME Covid risk Two major pharmacy chains, Lloyds Working through eight mosques religious, cultural Pharmacy and Well Pharmacy, are within Dewsbury and Batley, he was and behavioural working with Professor Mahendra able to reach out to more than 40,000 attitudes and Patel of the University of Bradford to Muslim members via a video linguistic divides. mitigate the Covid-19 risk to their conference Q&A session through “We need to know black, Asian and minority ethnic Zoom, partly relayed in Gujarati. He more about the interplay (BAME) staff. has delivered important health between the virus Professor Patel, who is Honorary messages and information around and genetic, cultural, Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Covid-19 through various television behavioural and societal Life Sciences and also a member of the and radio stations, including a faith TV differences in different Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s channel aimed at a largely Sikh BAME groups, to understand English Pharmacy Board, has years of audience with over 60,000 viewers, and why they are disproportionately experience working with different regional ITV and news programmes. affected BAME communities around health Professor Patel said: “We have inequalities. known about the health inequalities Recent reports from Public Health faced by BAME communities for England and others have highlighted decades but they have been laid bare how BAME communities face an by the current crisis. However, the very increasing risk of catching Covid-19 scale of this crisis also means we and dying from the disease. Professor have a once in a lifetime Patel is supporting Lloyds Pharmacy opportunity to actually UK and Well Pharmacy in exploring overturn these inequalities ways to improve access to their with a vengeance. healthcare services amongst BAME “BAME communities communities during the pandemic. tend to underreport illness Professor Patel has been active on and are less likely to be this issue since the start of the crisis. As involved in health a UK-born pharmacist of Hindu faith, research studies. We need Professor Patel has been doing to support these extensive outreach work to highlight communities to come important health messages to BAME forward with confidence, communities in Yorkshire and beyond, through targeted in languages other than English, messaging that works including Gujarati, Hindi/Urdu. with, not against, July 2020 - 2nd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 13 14 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 2nd Edition
Dr Sriharsha Kantamneni Bradford lecturer (Credit: University of Bradford) gives up weekends to help national effort
When the call went out for volunteers analysed by qPCR (polymerase chain weekend and we are all grateful to help process tens of thousands of reaction) using automated machines, for the important work he is Covid-19 tests from people across the which scan DNA/RNA in order to doing. country, University of Bradford lecturer identify infections, including coronavirus. “It's only through the Dr Sriharsha Kantamneni did not hesitate Harsha, whose wife works at Bradford dedication and commitment to step forward. Royal Infirmary, said there are plans to of people like Harsha that Since the end of April, the 42-year-old ramp up testing at the facility to 30,000-a- we are able to fight Covid-19 married father-of-two has been day (24/7) and take on permanent and ensure individuals are completing a 130-mile round trip to employees in preparation for any ‘second safe. Harsha’s unique set of Lighthouse Lab, a so-called ‘mega-lab’ at wave’ of the virus and in readiness for the skills are integral if the NHS Alderley Park, Cheshire, which is part of winter flu season. Test and Trace strategy is to what will be the biggest network of The lighthouse labs at Alderley park be successful.” diagnostic testing facilities in British recently processed a million samples since The UK Lighthouse Labs history. opening in March. Network recently thanked His work, though repetitive, is vital. Hadar Zaman, Head of School for academics for their efforts in a Each day, he helps unpack some of the Pharmacy and Medical Sciences in the tweet. Other testing sites exist in 20,000 tests collected from sites across the Faculty of Life Sciences, said: “It’s great to Milton Keynes, Cambridge and UK, including drive-through facilities see Harsha volunteer his time on a Glasgow. such as the one in Bradford. Originally from Hyderabad, Indian, Sriharsha - known as Harsha to friends and colleagues - has worked at the “When the government asked for volunteers, I applied university since 2013, as lecturer in therapeutics in the Faculty of Life because this is the kind of work we do at the university Sciences. He said: “When the government asked day in, day out, so we are used to it. If I can help out for volunteers, I applied because this is the kind of work we do at the university day in terms of affecting patient outcomes and in, day out, so we are used to it. If I can make a change to someone else down help out in terms of affecting patient outcomes and make a change to someone the line, I am happy to do that.” else down the line, I am happy to do that.” His main job is to transfer test samples (swabs) to plates where they can be Trusted legal advisers
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Emerging accusations of But things took a creepy endemic sexual harassment turn when his midnight texts British comedy TV star Hardeep Singh and a 'culture of abuse' and calls ensued, and he within Britain's comedy began suggesting clothes and circuit is under the spotlight. high heels that he thought Amid accusations from would make her 'look good.' Kohli accused of sexual harassment several women are stories of Assuming he was unwanted advances, imparting professional inappropriate touching, and advice, she naively took it all even degrading rape jokes. as 'make-over guidance' to TV star Hardeep Funnyman, chef, and further her chances with her Singh Kohli presenter Hardeep Singh career, despite all the red accused of sexual Kohli, 51, is in the flags going off. accusations pool along with Thorp says that when she harassment other male celebs, with turned down Hardeep's (Picture: Twitter) women claiming Kohli has sexual advances, the made advances. 'documentary' in Pakistan He has been accused of strangely ceased to exist. offering to boost their She doubts if it ever did. careers while simultaneously "When I read testimony suggesting sex. from other women who had Meanwhile, some male dealings with Hardeep, the performers have publicly pattern in his behaviour confessed to past became clear; late night misconduct towards women messages, the offer of career in recent weeks. progression, sexually Campaigners claim the suggestive interactions that problem is widespread and, were vehemently denied in a moment of reckoning, have vowed to weed out once challenged," writes sexual harassment in every Thorpe in the Metro. corner of the UK comedy "I'm loath to call it scene. bravery when women speak Kohli has been named by out about harassment. It is a several women, according to brave act, but it shouldn't the Times, including fellow have to be. Women who comedian Lulu Popplewell, don't come forward are not Coronation Street actress cowardly through default," Nicola Thorp, burlesque she adds. artist Ivy Paige and singer "If bravery is required to Sophie Armstrong. call out sexual predators, Popplewell, 29, said then we are failing as a former Celebrity Big society to provide victims Brother contestant Kohli with the support necessary told her he could propel her to do so. We must believe career, while simultaneously them. We must be active suggesting they spend the allies and approach the issue night together. with sensitivity and care. Activist and actress Nicola "#MeToo is a movement, Thorp says Kohli had not a moment. Nor is it approached her to make a simply a memory. Sexism documentary in Pakistan and sexual harassment about women's rights, and continue to permeate every being a passionate women's corner of society, and we rights activist, jumped at the must take an active stance opportunity. against it."
Meanwhile, leading female comedian Shappi Khorsandi has painted a grim picture of the UK comedy circuit, detailing degrading comments made to her by male counterparts. She claimed to have had her' arse grabbed' backstage, called a 'stripper' and once even left horrified after arriving at her manager's funeral where one person said: 'Shappi's here. You get the duct tape, I'll open the boot.' In her comments to the Beyond the Joke website, she made clear even stars of the industry were guilty of sexual harassment. The Live Comedy Association (LCA) has acknowledged a 'culture of abuse, misconduct and harassment' within British comedy. It has assembled a task Who is Hardeep Singh Kohli? force to draw up a code of conduct to help stamp out Hardeep Singh Kohli was born Other TV appearances include a he returned to TV for Celebrity Big the 'systemic misconduct' 21st January 1969 in London but celebrity edition of The Apprentice, Brother in 2018. blighting the UK's moved to Glasgow, Scotland with The Wright Stuff, and he also hosted At the time Kohli denied he had comedy scene. It said his family when he was four. CBBC game show Get 100. been accused of sexual harassment the misconduct was In 2004, he starred in Channel 4's The presenter was suspended from but conceded he had "overstepped endemic 'from open mic nights to professional 'Meet the Magoons', and he reached The One Show for six months in 2009 the mark". comedy venues and the final of Celebrity MasterChef in over allegations of inappropriate Kohli has two children with ex-wife festivals'. 2006, which soon led to presenting conduct towards a female researcher Sharmilla Kohli, whom he divorced New British Kitchen with John - his contract was never renewed by the same year he was suspended by Torode. the BBC. After being axed by the BBC the BBC. July 2020 - 2nd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 17 18 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 2nd Edition
Police reveal 4,200 slavery victims - with one gang making £2million
West Midlands Police fear there are up to 4,200 victims of modern slavery in the region - and an astonishing 100,000 across the UK. The force has been pioneering efforts to tackle the often unreported crime and has arrested 58 suspected people traffickers since last January. Previous slavery estimates had placed the total UK slavery figure at between 10,000 and 13,000. Now a new report has revealed the staggering scale of the problem across the West Midlands through an innovative data analysis system. Across the UK the figure has now been estimated at an astonishing 100,000. The grim statistics have been released by anti-slavery charity Justice for Care and The Centre for Social Justice. The report, called It Still Happens Here, reveals that in the last three years the UK has been the top country of origin for suspected slavery victims. But by using a pioneering new data analysis project led by West Midlands called National Data Analytic Solutions (NDAS) – the UK figure has now been put at closer to 100,000. Justice for Care’s Chief Executive Officer Christian Guy said: “West Midlands Police’s innovation means that, for the first time, we have a much more accurate indication of the true extent of modern slavery in the UK. Coronavirus: Over 50 “Their work should be recognised and built on; it’s key to ensuring our country’s response is proportionate and serious. We can also now take giant strides forward in our national assessment.” countries exempt from NDAS uses data analytical tools to help build better intelligence and insight from police data. The system was able to identify cases COVID-19 travel quarantine where slavery was likely to be involved and then pinpoint everyone likely to have been The full list of countries to be require arrivals from the UK to "follow the laws and guidance red, which will result in any linked. exempted from the need for self-isolate. which applies there". passengers returning from them Based on data, the system identified 4,197 passengers to self-isolate for 14 However the government's A row has broken out between still needing to isolate for a potential victims of modern slavery in the West Midlands. And when extrapolated to the days does not include travellers announcement did not guarantee Downing Street and Holyrood fortnight. whole of the UK returns a figure of 99,469. arriving from the US or from reciprocal arrangements with over air bridges, with Mr Shapps Rules implemented from 8th But it is thought many more victims remain Greece. foreign countries. previously saying the Scottish June have meant all passengers - hidden and unaccounted. Transport secretary Grant Spain, Italy and Germany government was delaying an with a handful of exemptions - From April 2019 to March 2020 almost Shapps confirmed that people currently allow entry to most announcement on the issue. have been required to go into self- 1,000 potential slavery victims in Birmingham returning to England after trips to Britons without having to undergo This was dismissed by the isolation for 14 days at a declared and the West Midlands were identified by Spain, France, Italy and Germany quarantine. However, France has a Holyrood administration as address when they arrive in the police will no longer have to self-isolate 14-day quarantine for most people "completely unfounded". UK. The regional figure mounted to eight per from 10th July. entering the country from the UK. And in the wake of the Those who fail to comply can be cent of the national total and represented a 45 The new policy also applies to per cent increase on the previous 12 months. tourists visiting England from the And from January 2019 to 30 June this year exempted countries. the West Midlands force has arrested 58 "It is really important that we suspected traffickers under the Modern have done this in a very careful Slavery Act. and cautious way," Mr Shapps The DfT said the list of exempted countries Last year the force brought the Polish said. slavery gang to justice after the biggest ever "The most important thing is to modern slavery investigation in the UK. will be “kept under constant review, so that Husband and wife Ignacy Brzezinski and maintain the gains that we have Justyna Parczewska led the ruthless crime had." family who made more than £2m trafficking The Foreign Office has also if the health risks increase self-isolation victims from Poland to West Bromwich. updating its advice that warns Hundreds of vulnerable people, including against "all but essential" measures can be reintroduced to help stop the homeless, alcoholics and drug addicts, international travel, with certain were lured from their Polish homeland to the destinations that no longer pose an UK with the promise of well-paid jobs and "unacceptably high risk of the spread of the disease into England”. better lives. COVID-19" from Saturday 4th Yet once they arrived in the region they July. The DfT said the list of announcement on air bridges, a fined £1,000 in England, with were forced to open bank accounts by the The existing quarantine exempted countries will be "kept Scottish government spokesperson police allowed to use "reasonable criminals who then put them to work in farms measures have attracted under constant review, so that if has said: "We would still like to force" to make sure they follow and recycling centres and stole most of their widespread derision since their the health risks increase self- reach a four nations approach if the rules. wages, with many picking up just £20 per introduction, with critics isolation measures can be possible but that is difficult when The Airlines UK trade week. suggesting they were brought in reintroduced to help stop the the UK government change association welcomed news that The court was told the family home in too late and applied to some spread of the disease into proposals and give us last minute the quarantine measures would be Beechwood Road became the centre of the countries where coronavirus was England". sight of them." lifted for certain countries. modern slavery operation. Investigations showed the Brzezinskis were not as rife as in the UK. Boris Johnson's father criticised The government plans to It said: "There's no doubt on benefits yet sent cash amounts back to Under new plans, all passengers, for flying to Greece during introduce a traffic light system that quarantine has had a devastating Poland via Western Union. except those on a small list of COVID-19 pandemic would classify countries as safe or impact on our industry and whilst The lavish lifestyles they led was underlined exemptions, will still be required to It added that the devolved otherwise, depending on the it's welcome the government has after a luxury Bentley car was found at the provide contact information on administrations in Scotland, Wales prevalence of coronavirus. removed its blanket ban we would address, linked to Ignacy Brzezinski. arrival in the UK. and Northern Ireland will "set out Countries will either be graded encourage rigour and science is The Modern Slavery Helpline is at The Department for Transport their own approach to green, meaning they are safer than applied in all future decisions www.modernslaveryhelpline.org or call 08000 (DfT) said it expects a number of exemptions" and urged passengers the UK; amber, meaning they are surrounding our businesses." 121700. the exempted countries will not returning to those countries to less safe than green countries; or July 2020 - 2nd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 19 20 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 2nd Edition A stiff fine Doc having affair admits prescription fraud for free Viagra
A court heard how a married Llantrisant, where his wife Dr fertility consultant wrote fake Amanda O’Leary works. prescriptions to get packs of Tejura admitted one charge free Viagra to boost his of fraud by dishonestly making The married father of three could have bought performance in bed while a false representation, and two having an affair. of theft from his own clinic Consultant gynaecologist Dr between January 2017 and Viagra legally over the counter but “not in the Harsit Tejura, 51, used false June 2019. names and addresses to pick up Tejura, of Old St Mellons, 30 free packs of the NHS pills Cardiff, was handed a £1,000 same volume”. Instead he used false names to during his extra-marital affair. fine plus a community order The married father of three with a rehab requirement. He write prescriptions, which are free in Wales. could have bought Viagra was also given a community legally over the counter but order with a 25-day “not in the same volume”. rehabilitation requirement. Instead he used false names to Judge Richard Williams said write prescriptions, which are he had “changed his mind” free in Wales. about sending the consultant to Flags were raised when a prison because he had not manager became suspicious of gained commercially from his ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS his frequent visits to the same crimes. pharmacy store, and “The harm is minimal – but confronted him. you have damaged the high IN THE ASIAN EXPRESS Police raided his office degree of trust placed in where they discovered he was doctors,” he told Tejura. Contact Nadim to discuss various pricing packages stealing controlled drugs from Tejura has quit the clinic and his clinic, the Centre for the General Medical Council is Reproduction and to rule on his future as a Email: [email protected] Gynaecology Wales at doctor. July 2020 - 2nd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 21 A stiff fine 22 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 2nd Edition Hamara Centre becomes cultural food hub July 2020 - 2nd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 23
The COVID-19 outbreak has seen an unprecedented level of demand for food support, with many families across the UK struggling to access basic food supplies. Despite being forced to close and suspend its normal activities, the Hamara Healthy Living Centre – the largest BAME-oriented charity organisation in Leeds – has transformed itself into an emergency food hub and is working closely with Leeds City Council to provide emergency food parcels to those in needs. Over the course of this, however, we have recognised the need to provide specialised cultural food parcels containing items which are often not found in ordinary food parcels – such as ghee, lentils, ginger, and chapatti flour. These parcels have proven immensely popular and have been well received in the South Asian community and beyond, meeting the dietary needs of the community and bringing a comforting taste of home to recently arrived refugees and asylum seekers. Based in South Leeds, Hamara worked initially with the local community, but our work with organisations and charities across Leeds have enabled our service to expand across the city and allow more and more people to access culturally appropriate foods. From major organisations like Touchstone and MENCAP to local food banks and community centres, we are now acting as one of the city’s main cultural food hubs. We are continually receiving requests to support vulnerable individuals and families whose specific dietary needs are not being met with ordinary food parcels, and we feel proud that we have been able to rise to this challenge and provide this essential support. We believe it is crucial to recognise and respond to the unique needs of every community, and the response we have received so far has driven us to expand our range of cultural food items to include those from the African and Caribbean communities. In this way, we are now – through our co-operative work with other organisations – enabling more and more individuals from Leeds’ diverse ethnic communities to access culturally appropriate food. Operations Manager at Hamara, said: “We are astonished at how fast this has grown in such a short time and we hope to continue providing essential cultural food parcels long into the future.” Members of the Leeds Swahili Community collecting food parcels.
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Asian Your National and Local Express Business Round-up Business news Guarantees and Indemnities uarantees and indemnities are An indemnity is a contractual promise both a form of what the law whereby one party promises to another party G terms as suretyship. A surety is a that he will compensate the loss or damages person who is liable for the payment occurred to him by the conduct of another of another person’s debt or the person. In a contract of indemnity there are performance of another person’s two parties, one who promises to indemnify obligation in the event of the failure by the other party, the indemnifier, while the that person to comply with his other one whose loss is compensated is known obligations. as the indemnified. One of the most common A guarantee is a contractual promise examples of an indemnity is a contract of by a guarantor to ensure that a third insurance where the insurance company party fulfils his obligation and/or that the promises to pay for the damages suffered by guarantor will pay an amount owed by the the policyholder in return for the payment of third party if the third party fails to do insurance premiums by the policyholder. so. Guarantees and Indemnities are often confused and used interchangeably. Below are the key differences between guarantees and indemnities and their importance as the distinctions can be relevant regarding enforceability: • In a contract of guarantee, one party makes a promise to the other party that he will perform the obligation or pay the liability, in the case of default by a third party. • In a contract of indemnity, one party makes a promise to the other that he will compensate for any loss incurred to the other party because of the act of the promisor or any other person. • In an indemnity there are two parties involved, the indemnifier and the indemnified but in a contract of guarantee, there are three parties - debtor, creditor and surety. • The liability of the indemnifier in the contract of indemnity is primary whereas in a guarantee the liability of the surety is secondary because the primary liability is that of the debtor. • Unlike an indemnity, a guarantee must be in writing or signed by the guarantor in order for it to be effective. Guarantee documents can include both a guarantee and an indemnity so that the beneficiary can have the benefit of both and they are often executed as deeds to overcome any argument about whether good consideration has been given. If you require advice on enforcing or complying with a guarantee or an indemnity or if you require the preparation of a guarantee or an indemnity then Blacks Solicitors can assist. Please contact Luke Patel on 0113 227 9316 or email him at “[email protected]”.
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it is located in that constituency. Row over Education Minister Gilian Keegan told her: "The Department for Education is working closely with the prestigious Department for Transport and High Speed 2 (HS2) Ltd to encourage more learners to take up opportunities to inner-city gain key skills needed across the transport and infrastructure sectors. "As a National College, it Birmingham is expected that students will not just be located in the local constituency but will have a different travel college with to learn pattern given their specialist national higher level skills offer." NCATI opened to only three students in 2017, and teaches the technical skills required to build, operate and manage HS2 and other students from rail projects. However the government-backed college has struggled since the local area its launch, and last year received close to a £5 A Birmingham college speak to at least 60 of them million bailout deal in set up to teach the before you find someone order to keep the doors engineers who will build who lives within open. the HS2 high speed rail Ladywood, my In November NCATI had line has been accused of Birmingham constituency its first Ofsted inspection, failing to recruit students where the college is though publication was from the local Ladywood located." delayed until February due community. Ms Mahmood added: to a legal challenge by the The National College for "There is a generation out college. Advanced Transport and there faced with an The report said the Infrastructure (NCATI), uncertain economic future, college had only 187 previously known as the seeking the right students when it was National College for High opportunity to learn a inspected. It also found Speed Rail, said it had trade and enter a new that students were not struggled to recruit industry. They will need protected from students because of first-class training and harassment. It said: uncertainty over the future development by a quality "Managers and staff do not Tax Gap falls to of the HS2 high speed rail further education provider. act quickly enough to line. "Given the correct protect apprentices from But local MP Shabana support, the National harassment... do not Mahmood discovered that College of Advanced ensure that apprentices only three students come Technology and receive the help, protection lowest recorded rate from the constituency; and Infrastructure can provide and support that they says a failure to recruit that opportunity. It’s time need". The tax gap estimate for is the smallest proportion taxpayers to get it right, local people helps explain to get it back on the right A separate report by the 2018-19 is 4.7%, HM of the total gap by first time, while also why an Ofsted inspection track." Further Education Revenue and Customs customer group, making tackling the minority who found the college has only She has raised the issue Commissioner called for (HMRC) confirmed today. up 6% of the total tax gap. deliberately set out to 187 students in total, in a written Parliamentary changes to the way the There is a long-term Any impact of COVID- cheat the system. I’m including 167 apprentices, question, asking why there college is run. It said the downward trend in the tax 19 on the tax gap is likely pleased that we’re now despite having capacity for are only three students college was receiving gap, falling from 7.5% in to be first seen in the tax able to share more 600. from Birmingham "ongoing emergency 2005-06 to 4.7% in 2018- year 2020-21. information about who She said: "Put those 187 Ladywood constituency funding" from the 19, its lowest recorded Jesse Norman, Financial pays what.” students into a classroom enrolled at the National Department of Education, rate. Secretary to the Treasury Making Tax Digital and you’ll see two empty College for Advanced and would "run out of More than 95% of the said: (MTD) for businesses seats for every one that’s Transport and cash" were it not for these tax due was paid in 2018- “At 4.7%, the 2018-19 tax launched in April 2019. filled. You would have to Infrastructure even though funds. 19. This is the result of gap is the lowest on Businesses with a taxable sustained efforts by record. The coronavirus turnover above the VAT HMRC to support the pandemic has highlighted threshold now have to use overall health of the tax the importance of digital record keeping administration system everyone playing their tools and submit their VAT and make it as easy as part and paying the tax return data direct from possible for taxpayers to that is due. those records using MTD- pay the right tax at the “Having a secure and right time. comprehensive tax base is compatible software. ADVERTISE YOUR The tax gap is the what allows the MTD seeks to reduce difference between tax Government to pay for the tax gap caused by that should be paid and public services, but also to error and failure to take BUSINESS IN THE what is actually paid. provide financial support reasonable care which HMRC collected £628 in a crisis, at a time when cost the Exchequer £8.5 billion in tax revenue in it is most needed.” billion in lost revenue in ASIAN EXPRESS 2018-19. HMRC’s Chief Executive 2018-19. More than 1.4 This is the first year that Jim Harra said: million businesses have a stand-alone tax gap for “More than 95% of the signed up to the service wealthy taxpayers has tax due was paid in 2018- which helps them reduce Contact Nadim to discuss been included in the 19. HMRC’s aim is for errors and see, in close to report. The total wealthy everyone to pay the tax real time, the health of various pricing packages tax gap stands at £1.7 that is due, no matter who their finances. This billion and represents a they are. includes around 280,000 Email: [email protected] very high collection rate of “Our role is increasingly businesses below the VAT all tax due within this about making it threshold who have joined group. The wealthy tax gap straightforward for voluntarily. July 2020 - 2nd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Business 29 30 Business www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 2nd Edition July 2020 - 2nd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Life & Style 31
Wearing a mask while out and to reset your phone’s face about is going to help contain unlock features with a mask to the spread of coronavirus. But it hand. How to unlock your phone can also make it tricky to unlock When you’re required to scan your phone with your face. your face with your phone’s Newer phones, like the camera, make sure you have iPhone 11 or Google Pixel 4, your surgical mask folded in half don’t have fingerprint scanners so it covers only one side of your so rely on scanning your face to face. While holding the mask in while wearing a face mask unlock the device. So unless you place, follow your phone’s face want to enter a PIN every time unlock enrolment instructions. you open your phone, you’re Once your setup process is going to need to configure it to complete, you should be able to work with a face mask. unlock your phone with your Whether you use an iPhone mask on. or an Android device, the method is the same: You’ll need Continued on page 32 32 Life & Style www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 2nd Edition How to unlock your phone while wearing a face mask
Continued from page 31 Researchers at Tencent found this process worked using an iPhone 11. To make it more accurate, there is an option on iPhones to add an ‘Alternative Appearance’ option. Select this and go through the process again with the mask held to the other side of your face to give the phone more chance of recognising you with a mask on. Of course, different Android phones have different cameras and software interpreting the images. There’s no guarantee that this process will work on all of them. Naturally, some creative types have been coming up with other ways to make the process easier – like printing the lower half of your face onto the mask itself. simple tips to maintain your tumble dryer
Even the best tumble dryers won’t We’ve pulled together a six-point vented, condenser and heat-pump tumble 6continue to deliver on laundry day if you tumble dryer cleaning and maintenance dryer reviews to pick from more than 160 don’t carry out some quick, easy and plan that we think gives you the best tested and reviewed machines. regular maintenance checks on them. And chance of drying clothes efficiently and Get the best out of your tumble dryer with many of us still spending more time safely. with very little effort thanks to these easy at home than we would do normally, now But if you’re in the market for a new maintenance and cleaning tips from is a good time to start. dryer altogether, head straight over to our which.co.uk:
Fold your mask so it only covers half your face
1. Clean your tumble dryer’s lint filter after every use Fluff and dust from tumbling will make drying less efficient. If the fail-safes fail and dryers clothes ends up in the lint filter, The other reason is all about end up getting far too hot, they Running through the face which you’ll find in or in and safety. If airflow is restricted, can catch fire. around a dryer’s door. dryers can heat up. They’re all So, the best thing you can do enrolment option like this It’s important to clean the lint built with thermal cut-offs, which to keep your dryer safe and should help your phone filter after every use because a should stop the machine from running efficiently is to clean the clogged filter restricts the flow of continuing to produce heat if it filter every time you use your recognise you with a mask on air through your dryer and this gets too hot inside. dryer. July 2020 - 2nd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Life & Style 33 2. Empty the water tank every time you use your tumble dryer
Fluff and dust from tumbling clothes ends up in the lint filter, which you’ll find in or in and around a dryer’s door. It’s important to clean the lint filter after every use because a clogged filter restricts the flow of air through your dryer and this will make drying less efficient. The other reason is all about safety. If airflow is restricted, dryers can heat up. They’re all built with thermal cut-offs, which should stop the machine from continuing to produce heat if it gets too hot inside. If the fail-safes fail and dryers end up getting far too hot, they can catch fire. So, the best thing you can do to keep your dryer safe and running efficiently is to clean the filter every time you use your dryer.
3. Clean the heat exchanger on your tumble dryer
The heat exchanger turns the steam from the drum back into water and among the steam and air passing through it are fibres that, over time, can become clogged and dirty. A clogged-up heat exchanger will slow the flow of air through your machine making it less efficient, so make a point of removing it and cleaning it under the tap every month or so. If you own a condenser dryer, you’ll find the heat-exchanger at the front of the machine, below the drum and behind a door or panel. Once removed, you can clean away big lumps of fluff by hand and get rid of the rest 4. Make sure the hose isn’t kinked on vented tumble dryers under the tap. Heat exchangers are just The heat exchanger turns the steam shoebox sized bits of from the drum back into water and metal and plastic, so among the steam and air passing running them through it are fibres that, over time, under the tap is can become clogged and dirty. perfectly safe. A clogged-up heat exchanger will slow the flow of air through your machine making it less efficient, so make a point of removing it and cleaning it under the tap every month or so. If you own a condenser dryer, you’ll find the heat- exchanger at the front of the machine, below the drum and behind a door or panel. Once removed, you can clean away big lumps of fluff 5. Check that the vent in by hand and get rid of the rest under the tap. the wall is clear of fluff Heat exchangers are just shoebox sized bits of metal and plastic, so running them under the tap is perfectly If you have a vented tumble safe. dryer another quick check to make when maintaining your machine is to find the wall vent. Make sure it’s clear of any fluff as this is another place for material to build-up. This will give your dryer the best chance of doing a superb drying job for you.
6. Clean the inside of the tumble dryer’s drum and the drying sensor
It’s important to clean inside the drum moisture and switch the dryer off when for two reasons. Grime and fluff can the clothes are dry enough. gather in the drum and become But a dirty sensor will lead to inaccurate embedded in the fabric of lighter coloured drying, with clothes either being left too clothes. wet or over-dried. So, keep the drying Also, the drying sensor – sometimes sensor clean and the rest of the drum called the humidity sensor – is found in clean with white vinegar and a cloth or a the drum, usually below the door opening. cleaning wipe. It’s made of two strips of metal that detect 34 Life & Style www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 2nd Edition old-time 30 home remedies that
Plain lassi (buttermilk) Oatmeal for bug bites for age spots actually work Oatmeal has a long history - and equally solid biological basis - for its Obviously we mean plain lassi and Honey to heal a wound. Cherries remedies, but not all the old-time anti-itch effects. You can find creams not the mango one! You can skip the for gout. Cod-liver oil— blech!—to solutions really help. containing colloidal oatmeal in any expensive skin creams. This rich by- drugstore, or you can make a paste product of butter contains lactic acid keep your eyes healthy. Your This list focuses on treatments with by mixing equal parts oatmeal and and ascorbic acid. One study showed grandmother probably swore by evidence to back them up. Remember water; apply it to the bite for 10 that this combination lightened age minutes, then rinse. spots more effectively than lactic acid these fixes, and now science is that even natural cures can interact alone. Apply to the spots with a catching up with them. with medications. If you take pills cotton ball, then rinse with water after Aloe for burn 20 minutes. Researchers have produced regularly or have a chronic health hundreds of studies in the past five condition, check with your doctor years about the effectiveness of home before trying these.
Honey for wounds
Since ancient Egyptian times, people have used Vitamin C for allergies honey as a salve for wounds. Aloe is a very soothing remedy for Pure honey contains the burns. One study demonstrated it enzyme glucose oxidase, was more effective than other Vitamin C isn’t just good for the which causes a chemical treatments for second-degree burns. common cold; it turns out to be an reaction that releases Make sure you use pure aloe, not a effective natural antihistamine. In one hydrogen peroxide, an scented version. If you own an aloe study, 74 per cent of the subjects who antiseptic. Honeys range plant, simply cut open a leaf and received a vitamin C nasal spray widely in their antibacterial apply the liquid directly to the affected reported that their noses were less potency, however. For best area. For serious burns, you should stuffy, compared with 24 per cent of results, scientists recommend still see a doctor. the patients who took a placebo. The manuka honey, which study’s authors recommend getting contains an additional two grams per day from food and/or compound that increases its supplements. effectiveness. Apply honey Lavender oil directly to a wound every 12 for foot odour to 24 hours and cover it with Cod liver oil for vision sterile gauze. Lavender essential oil not This oil is a rich source of omega-3 only smells good fats, which increase blood flow to the but also has eyes and decrease the risk of antibacterial developing glaucoma and possibly properties that help macular degeneration. Take one kill germs. Before teaspoon daily. bed, rub a few drops of oil onto your feet and massage it in. Pull on a pair of socks to protect your sheets.
Cherries Green tea for joint pain A potent for gout antioxidant found in green Petroleum jelly for People who ate tea called blisters about 20 cherries epigallocatechin- every day were less 3-gallate likely to experience (EGCG) may put The rawness flare-ups of gout, the brakes on the joint pain and from blisters can according to a inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis, be painful enough, study of 633 according to a study in Arthritis and but chafing can patients with the Rheumatology. Researchers suggest irritate them condition. Cherries drinking two or three cups a day to further. Clean a contain compounds Blackberry tea reap the benefits. blister with soap that help neutralize for diarrhoea and water, and then reduce friction by uric acid. applying petroleum jelly to the Blackberries are rich in tannins, Sugar for hiccups inflamed area and keeping it covered substances that can tighten mucous with a bandage. Clove oil for tooth and gum pain membranes in the intestinal tract. A spoonful of sugar They have long been used as a doesn’t just help the treatment for diarrhoea. Make Duct tape for warts Oil of cloves can sometimes medicine go down— blackberry tea by boiling one or two when it comes to soothe an inflamed tooth. tablespoons of fresh or frozen Clove oil has bacteria-slaying hiccups (contractions Although doctors aren’t sure why it blackberries or dried blackberry of the diaphragm), it is works, one study found that putting properties and also a numbing leaves in one and a half cups of effect. Mix a few drops with the medicine. Eating duct tape on warts and replacing it water for 10 minutes, then strain. the grainy sugar crystals forces you every six days was 25 per cent more olive oil to avoid irritation, then Drink several cups a day. You can swish it in your mouth. to swallow harder than normal, and effective than freezing them—and also buy blackberry tea, but make this resets your diaphragm to stop the much cheaper. sure that it contains blackberry spasms. leaves and not just flavouring. July 2020 - 2nd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Life & Style 35
Cranberry juice for Avocado for razor burn Aspirin for calluses and corns urinary tract infections Olive oil for lip cracking Avocado is rich with vitamins and oils To create your own corn-softening compound, When you’ve got chapped lips, coat them A study of 373 women with a history of that soften and hydrate skin to relieve crush five or six uncoated aspirin tablets into a fine with olive oil, a natural lubricant that will help the tenderness of razor burn. Apply powder. Mix the powder thoroughly with one half urinary tract infections (UTIs) showed that soften and moisturise lips nicely. In fact, any those who drank a glass of cranberry juice mashed fruit or avocado oil directly to teaspoon of lemon juice and one half teaspoon of vegetable oil will do. the irritated skin. water. Dab the paste onto the thickened skin, lay a daily had a 40 per cent reduction in the number piece of plastic wrap on top, and cover the plastic of UTIs compared with those who drank a with a heated towel. Remove everything after 10 placebo. While other studies have been mixed Ginger for nausea Soy for osteoporosis minutes and gently scrub away the loosened skin about the effect of cranberry juice on UTIs, with a pumice stone. Of course, you shouldn’t try scientists think a compound in cranberry juice this if you are allergic to aspirin. can prevent bacteria from sticking to the walls A review of of the urinary tract. several studies found Milk of magnesia Thyme tea for coughs that people who ate foods for canker sores rich in soy had Thyme is a natural healthier This oil is a rich source of expectorant that relaxes the bones and a omega-3 fats, which increase blood respiratory tract and loosens reduced risk flow to the eyes and decrease the mucus. Studies have found of fractures. risk of developing glaucoma and that using thyme in Ginger can help alleviate nausea caused Scientists are possibly macular degeneration. combination with primrose or by chemotherapy, morning sickness, or still trying to figure out which active Take one teaspoon daily. ivy relieves the frequency motion sickness. Although we do not yet compounds may account for the and duration of coughs. To understand the exact method that allows protective effect, but good sources of make thyme tea, place two tablespoons of ginger to be effective at reducing nausea, it soy protein include soybeans, soy milk, fresh thyme (or one tablespoon dried) in a cup is thought it may work by obstructing the miso, tempeh, and tofu. Pressure for neck pain of hot water. Allow it to steep, then drain out serotonin receptors in the gut that cause it. It the herb. Add honey to taste. also may prompt the body to release enzymes that help break down food. Sip Capsaicin for psoriasis With your thumb or your fingertips, apply steady some ginger tea, or chew some candied pressure on the painful spot on your neck for three Peppermint oil for headaches ginger-root. minutes. Research shows that this simple Capsaicin is what gives cayenne its acupressure technique helps loosen tight muscles heat. Research has shown that to lessen pain. Peppermint essential oil cools the skin, Tea tree oil for zits applying capsaicin cream helps lessen numbing the pain of a tension headache as the itching of psoriasis. well as acetaminophen does, according to two Ground flaxseed for small studies. Mix a few drops with olive oil to In one study, a five per cent tea tree oil gel constipation prevent skin irritation, then gently massage was as effective as a five per cent benzoyl Eucalyptus oil onto your forehead and temples. peroxide lotion in limiting acne outbreaks— with fewer side effects. for sinusitis “It’s almost as if nature tailor- made ground flaxseed to relieve Fennel for indigestion Give your congested sinuses a steam constipation,” says Dr. Will Cucumber for eyestrains treatment. Add a few drops of Bulsiewicz, a gastroenterologist. eucalyptus oil to a pot of water, boil, and “It is a great source of both Every desi has saunf in Lie on your back and place one cucumber remove the pot from the stove. Drape a insoluble and soluble fiber, which their cupboard, and for good towel over your head and shoulders, add bulk to the stool and promote slice (about one-eighth inch thick) over each reason too. They contain closed eye. Cucumbers contain antioxidants then lean forward so it forms a tent over the growth of good bacteria.” Ground flaxseed is carminative agents, which the pan. Keep your face about 18 an excellent source of plant-based omega-3 fatty that studies have shown help decrease help expel gas from the swelling and relieve pain. Replace the slices inches above the water and breathe acids, which are known to help soften stool and intestinal tract. Chew a pinch deeply. The vapour carries droplets of relieve constipation. Aim for two to three with a cooler pair every two or three minutes, of fennel to help prevent for up to 15 minutes total. oil into your sinuses and loosens tablespoons a day as part of a fibre-rich diet. after-dinner belching. congestion. 36 Life & Style www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 2nd Edition July 2020 - 2nd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Entertainment 37
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LoOnlvinee film LfesItiFval F platform shares movies and celebrity ‘In Conversation’ sessions for free The 11th anniversary of the UK and Pakistan. Europe’s largest South Asian film The festival went online in May with the festival, supported by the Bagri Satyajit Ray competition, and then phased in Foundation and the British Film geo-blocked film content on the site, including Institute (BFI) opened online with a past festival favourites like ‘Song of Lahore’ unique showcase of films, and has been from the double-Oscar and seven-time Emmy extended to 19th August. winner, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and BFI Peppered with an array of free Sutherland prize winner Rat-Trap by the films and talks at legendary Adoor Gopalakrishnan. www.loveliffathome.com, the Numerous ‘In Conversation’ sessions festival includes several LGBTQ+ included Ayushmann Khurrana, Freida Pinto films, women-helmed films and and Mira Nair to mention a few. films from Sri Inspired by the current lockdown, the Lanka and special online series of interviews sees some of the most influential names in independent film share candid, honest chats about their home life, career and their up and coming projects. Cary Rajinder Sawhney MBE, Executive & Programming Director of the London Indian Film Festival (LIFF) says: “We are delighted that this year's festival has attracted a record attendance in terms of viewed content and that the festival has creatively met the many challenges of these current times and actually thrived. Continued on page 40 38 Entertainment www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 2nd Edition
unveils 17 new Bollywood films & shows Netflix has just unveiled an dysfunctional family drama exciting lineup of 17 original stories, ‘Tribhanga – Tedhi Medhi Crazy’ including six new films and two new (featuring Kajol, Tanvi Azmi and series. From thrillers to romantic Mithila Palkar); a horror story set in comedies to lighthearted dramas, a village in Punjab Kaali Khuhi this unparalleled and diverse (featuring Shabana Azmi, Satyadeep collection of entertaining stories will Mishra, Sanjeeda Sheikh and Riva launch on Netflix in the coming Arora); ‘Serious Men’, a witty drama months. based on Manu Joseph’s novel The six new additions to Netflix (starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, films include – multi-starrer ‘Ludo’, Nassar, Shweta Basu Prasad); an a unique comedy drama about four intense police drama ‘Class Of ’83’ people whose lives collide with each (featuring Bobby Deol, Bhupendra other (featuring Abhishek A. Jadawat, Hitesh Bhojraj and Annup Bachchan, Rajkummar Rao, Aditya Sonii) and a uniquely entertaining Roy Kapur, Fatima Sana Shaikh, dark comedy ‘AK vs AK’ (starring Sanya Malhotra, Pankaj Tripathi and Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap). Pearle Maaney); ‘Torbaaz’, an The two new exciting series are emotional story of transformation ‘Mismatched’, a young adult (starring Sanjay Dutt); crime thriller romance (starring Prajakta Koli and ‘Raat Akeli Hai’ (featuring Radhika Rohit Saraf) based on Sandhya Apte, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Aditya Menon’s book ‘When Dimple Met Srivastava, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Rishi’ and ‘A Suitable Boy’, based on Nishant Dahiya and Shweta the critically acclaimed book by Tripathi); ‘Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Vikram Seth (starring Ishaan Chamakte Sitare’, a stirring drama Khatter, Tabu, Tanya Maniktala, about two cousins and their quest for Rasika Dugal, Shahana Goswami freedom (starring Konkona and Ram Kapoor), which will be Sensharma and Bhumi Pednekar); available on Netflix globally except romantic comedy ‘Ginny Weds in the United States and Canada. Sunny’ (featuring Yami Gautam, They join the lineup of upcoming Vikrant Massey) and award-winning series including the delightful animated romance film ‘Bombay ‘Masaba Masaba’ (starring Masaba Neha Kakkar show Rose’, the first Indian animation film Gupta and Neena Gupta as ever selected to open Venice Critics’ themselves with Neil Bhoopalam); Week. ‘Bombay Begums’, a contemporary These distinctive and captivating drama (featuring Pooja Bhatt, rescheduled to 2021 stories join the upcoming slate of Amruta Subhash, Shahana Netflix films which include the Goswami, Plabita Borthakur and Rock On Music, TCO and White Rock inspiring true story of ‘Gunjan Aadhya Anand) and a fun dramedy Entertainment have jointly announced the Saxena: The Kargil Girl’ (starring Bhaag Beanie Bhaag (earlier titled postponement of its upcoming Neha Janhvi Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Messy, starring Swara Bhasker, Ravi Kakkar UK tour, which was scheduled for Angad Bedi, Viineet Kumar, Manav Patel, Dolly Singh and Varun September 2020. Vij and Ayesha Raza Mishra); a Thakur). Due to the coronavirus pandemic, its been confirmed that the three UK dates in Leicester, Leeds and London, will be postponed until March 2021. The coronavirus crisis has resulted in a ZEE5 brings back Pakistani shows number of concerts being rescheduled this year including the ‘Indian Idol 11’ tour, ZEE5 has announced the across the world. Arijit Singh Live In Concert, Shaan Live In return of Pakistani shows by “We also understand that the Concert, Shreya Ghoshal Live In Concert reviving its popular Zindagi viewers’ needs are diverse and and Kumar Sanu Live In Concert, among brand. therefore we have a compelling many others. Zindagi is returning with a content catalogue from Zindagi, Neha Kakkar melodically made her way bigger promise to not only offer its which encapsulates a universality into people’s hearts in 2006 when she rich original content library, but to of emotions. We stay committed participated on India Idol. also create fresh new shows to offering an extraordinary which will be thought provoking, entertainment experience to our with a bold multicultural narrative. consumers across multiple As a premium global content touchpoints, and we are sure that brand, Zindagi has always our viewers will once again New dates are narrated handpicked real stories embrace this widely acclaimed that are differentiated, yet brand on our platform.” universal in its storytelling and Zindagi will offer a myriad mix of L appeal, resonating strongly with shows that are truly global in eicester, Morningside Arena, the consumers globally. nature, ranging from family Friday 12th Marc Speaking on the dramas to romance including h announcement, Mr. Amit Goenka, ‘Shehr-E-Zaat’, ‘Aunn Zara’, ‘Badi CEO, ZEE5 Global and Aapa’, ‘Mastana Mahi’, ‘Main Leeds, First Direct Arena, International Broadcast Business, Abdul Qadir Hun’, ‘Noorpur Ki Sa ZEE said, “Zindagi’s universal Rani’ and many other such turday 13th March content has a very strong appeal, realistic stories which are and we are excited to offer this customized as per the tastes and Wembley, The SSE Arena, rich and engaging content library preferences of the global to the users of ZEE5, in India and audiences. 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Festival Director Cary Rajinder Sawhney with Satwant Gill
LIFF & the amazing work being done production, shooting, post my acting teachers and friends who by Cary Sawhney and his team. So production, showcasing platforms, always believed in me. Thank you.” grateful for this award.” reviewers , critics and finally the Vidya Balan (Outstanding Online film festival Shabana Azmi (ICON): “Acting audiences - in these stages, I play but Achievement): "I'm aware of the is a very rewarding profession one of the roles as an actor. I joyously work LIFF has been doing to because you inhabit the world of a accept this kind recognition by the champion Indian subcontinental character you may never have known outstanding team of the London cinema, across the UK. In this year, platform shares and thus enrich your life. I wish to Indian Film Festival who, very where going online has become thank the London Indian Film diligently and carefully curated inevitable, I'm very pleased to be Festival for conferring the prestigious independent films from Indian celebrated, alongside many ICON award 2020 on me. I am both Subcontinent for the last 10 years. I wonderful films, and cinematic delighted and humbled. In these days also, humbly, share this award with legends." movies and celebrity of the lockdown. Films and the arts have provided great solace to troubled minds and I am proud of being an actor.” Short film winners: Freida Pinto (Outstanding ‘In Conversation’ Achievement): "I'm delighted to receive this award from the London Audience Favourite: This year, this is a Indian Film Festival, who have shown my films over the years. The team special mention from the festival line-up - sessions for free continues to champion South Asian ‘Mississippi Masala’ (1991) by Mira Nair, starring cinema to the UK, and globally now, via this new online platform, moving Denzel Washington and Sarita Choudhury - Continued from page 37 “To encapsulate this epic backdrop with the changing times, with a true the most viewed film on the platform. in one romantic movie, starring the passion for diverse storytelling." “It is a clear example of how mighty Denzel Washington, is the Satyajit Ray Prize winner: ‘Darling’ - This diverse minority communities, used to talent of few filmmakers. We hope Adil Hussain wins LIFF’s overcoming adversity, can find quick that our rare screening inspires the Outstanding Achievement Award 2020 brilliantly crafted film explores the relationship solutions. filmmakers to make this still highly between teenager Shani and Alina Darling, a “In these times of assault on human relevant film more widely available.” rights and the resurgence of state transgender person on whom he has a crush. supported prejudice globally, one of www.loveliffathome.com are also our great achievements was to source screening some very special Q&As Alina dreams of becoming a dancing star in and showcase Mira Nair's under-sung to accompany some of the films. It’s raunchy Punjabi mujras. Marvellously written, masterpiece ‘Mississippi Masala’. just like attending the usual Bagri “It’s a film that bridges not only the Foundation London Indian Film directed and acted, the film, that observes tense discourse between African- Festival, just without having to leave American and South Asian your home! shadowy worlds, and the popularity of raunch communities, but between the final This years award winners in a conservative Islamic society, is produced collapse of the hierarchies set up by Deepa Mehta (ICON): “It is such the British Empire in East Africa and an honour to receive the ICON by two Pakistani/origin women, Nadia Afghan a modernity seeking to escape this Achievement Award at the London Adil Hussain (Outstanding and Mahak Jiwani. past. Indian Film Festival this year. I love Achievement): “Conception, pre July 2020 - 2nd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Motors 41
Milestone moment Just over four years since The DBX signals a new era system, DBX is a car that will Aston Martin announced its in Aston Martin’s pursuit allow the company to increase investment in a brand new to deliver exceptional its presence in markets where Aston Martin celebrates manufacturing facility at St performance, style and usability perhaps the weather or terrain is Athan in Wales, the first Aston in a segment previously less than conducive to rear- Martin to be “Made in Wales” unexplored by the world-famous wheel drive sports cars. The clear has been driven off the manufacturer. emphasis on a spacious and production line. Bringing both the versatility luxurious cabin – whether seated as first DBX drives off the It’s been a culmination of and indulgence expected of a in the front or back – will also an extensive development luxury SUV with sports car allow Aston Martin to better programme that began with levels of dynamic performance, reach customers who prefer to virtual development stretching DBX sets a bold new standard in be driven rather than drive. Welsh production line back to 2015 and physical testing this sector. in Wales in 2018. With its all-wheel drive Continued on pages 42 - 43 42 Motors www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 2nd Edition
completion of the first SUV Continued from page 41 designed by his team, said: “We Aston Martin Interim Chief are incredibly proud of our first Operating Officer, Keith Stanton, SUV, which is as much of an said: “It is a real privilege to be Aston Martin as any one of our here today to witness the sports cars. From my design team completion of the first production to the engineers, the vehicle Aston Martin DBX. dynamics team and all the experts “I’m extremely proud of the who hand-craft this beautiful car, Aston Martin team who have here at St Athan, the DBX has worked so hard to transform this become the car that will drive ex-Ministry of Defence site into a Aston Martin into a bold new world-class car manufacturing era.” facility, to now be producing cars, Minister for Economy, Green number plates it is testament to the resilience Transport and North Wales, Ken and fortitude of everyone at Skates, said: “This is a historic Aston Martin. It is an honour to moment for Aston Martin and for see the first DBX come off the Wales. It is also a huge win for the for electric cars will line and my only regret is that Welsh Government’s can-do everyone who works for this attitude. incredible brand can’t be here to “The DBX is an exceptional witness it.” vehicle from one of the world’s The DBX is a true Aston most luxury car brands, and it will appear this autumn Martin; it captures the very spirit be central to this iconic of the brand as a beautiful hand- company’s growth plan and Pure electric vehicles will be given applicants to bid for funding to roads. built, yet technologically ambitions for the future. distinctive ‘green’ number plates in a support advances in electric and “A green recovery is key to helping advanced car. With around 80% “I could not be more proud to move that may help owners of the hydrogen vehicles, as well as charging us achieve our net zero carbon of production expected to be see this fantastic SUV being cleaner vehicles access a range of infrastructure. commitments while also promoting exported and sold overseas, it is made in Wales and rolling off the perks. A further £2 million will be economic growth. an important model for Aston production line. It also speaks Local authorities could use the available to small and medium “We’re supporting small businesses Martin and a clear illustration of volumes for the dedication and easily identifiable plates to help offer businesses to support their research to develop the transport tech of the the strength of British skills of the world class work discounted parking, entry to low into battery technology. future through a multimillion pound manufacturing capabilities. force we have right here in emission zones and other schemes. Mr Shapps said: “Green number investment, ensuring that UK Marek Reichman, Aston Wales.” A green strip will appear on the plates could unlock a number of businesses remain at the forefront of Martin Executive Vice President First deliveries of the DBX to left-hand side of number plates from incentives for drivers and increase low-carbon innovation and research.’’ & Chief Creative Officer, who customers start later this month, the autumn and according to awareness of cleaner vehicles on our was at St Athan to witness the as planned. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, the designs will help show “that a greener transport future is within our grasp.” Plans for the new-look plates were revealed back in October last year. Yesterday’s announcement confirmed their design, start date and a £12 million investment into zero-emission vehicle research. The initiatives may help the Government reach its aim of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, but could be met with hostility from drivers of traditional combustion engine vehicles. A similar green licence plate system for cleaner vehicles is already in place in Ontario, Canada. Cars with the plates are permitted to use car pool lanes with one person travelling in the vehicle. They are also given no-cost access to toll roads.2 The Department for Transport’s £12 million for research into zero- emissions vehicles has been made through the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (Olev) and delivered through Innovate UK. A £10 million zero-emission vehicle innovation competition will invite July 2020 - 2nd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Motors 43 Milestone moment
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Seems the royal boxing crown will be passed on as Prince Naseem Hamed's son Aadam announced he will become a professional boxer. Aadam Hamed - whose famous dad once tipped him as a future tennis - has posted pictures and videos of himself in the gym with his dad, putting himself through his pace with the skipping rope and speedball. With the well-wishes of promoters Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren, Aadam, aged 20, is set to follow in the footsteps of 'Naz', the former world featherweight champion who lit up British boxing in the 1990s. Continued on page 46 46 Sport www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 2nd Edition
FAME: Prince Naseem Hamed retired at just 28 with his last fight coming Prince against Manuel Calvo in 2002 Bradford Naseem secures Hamed’s funding to son Aadam implement to become a new Covid-19 professional cycling and boxer Continued from page 45 Asked if history could repeat itself for the Hamed legacy, Warren said: "I hope it is. He's walking "I've not seen him fight but it's a great a nice lad. I spoke to Naz and I hope he does story," said Hearn as the latest offspring of [repeat history]. boxing royalty gets into the ring. "He was a promising tennis player at one "Conor Benn, with us, has been fantastic stage!" and Chris Eubank Jr has been great Prince Naz turned professional in 1992, entertainment over the years. aged 18 and 'Naz' is regarded as Britain's measures "Naz's son? Let's see what he's got! It's greatest ever featherweight, having won Bradford Council is to roll out a number of storage facilities across the district and upgrades hard for anybody to follow in the footsteps multiple world championships from 1995 new cycling and walking schemes to support to an additional forty street crossings to allow of a successful father - I've had to do it, as through to 2003. social distancing across the district, after automatic changes to benefit pedestrians. A well! He won 35 straight fights while picking up receiving £614,000 from the first phase of the length of Shay Lane will also be closed to "You're always Barry Hearn's son or Nigel unified titles at featherweight, but he was Department for Transport’s (DfT) Emergency prevent through traffic and enable a safer Benn's son or Chris Eubank's son until you finally derailed in 2001 losing to Mexican Active Travel Fund. environment for walking and cycling, a route do well and you make them become Eddie great Marco Antonio Barrera. The first phase of the new national DfT fund, which has become a popular choice for people’s Hearn's dad or Conor Benn's dad. Hamed would fight once more after his worth a total of £12.5 million, is designed to daily walks during lockdown. "I wish him all the best." first loss, beating Manuel Calvo, but retired support the delivery of short-term, temporary Bradford was one of first districts to commit Warren, who promoted Hamed, added: "If straight after having one of the most walking and cycling solutions, whilst the second to a wide range of social distancing schemes he has his old man's ability, then he should be celebrated careers in Britain through his slick pot of funding, due to be awarded later in the ahead of central government, to ensure the OK." and unorthodox style and maverick persona. summer, will fund longer-term, more permanent district could get moving as soon as safe to do so, schemes. while minimising the transmission risk of Covid- The new measures, which will be put into place 19. from today, build on other schemes underway The funding allocated to Bradford forms part across Bradford. Plans include the delivery of of an overall pot worth £2.513 million given to pop-up cycle lanes, improvements to cycle the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, to July 2020 - 2nd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Sport 47
Pop-up cycle lanes and automatic pedestrian crossings to be rolled out in coming weeks
support the implementation of a range of using public transport during the Covid-19 clear information we need on cases from The public and local community groups ambitious proposals across the region. pandemic. The new schemes we are central government, we can work to ensure were invited to make suggestions on how Commenting on the announcement, implementing will help those who need to measures are put in place in the right areas Bradford Council can support safe Councillor Alex Ross-Shaw, Executive move around to access shops, workplaces and of the district, and to support the most at risk movement around the district, through a new Member for Regeneration, Planning and services safely, whilst adhering to social members of our community. web portal launched in early June. The portal Transport, who is leading on the programme, distancing. “We remain steadfast in our commitment said: “We know that recent figures from Public to ensuring we put all of the right measures in has received over 100 responses and “We are really pleased that the Health England show a high number of place to limit the spread of Covid-19, and we further suggestions for the Council can Government has recognised our ambition to infections in Bradford, and this makes it even will keep making the case for further funding still be submitted at: https://bradford. further improve walking and cycling routes more important that we continue to invest in as a council to make Bradford safe for moderngov.co.uk/mgConsultationDisplay.as across the district to provide an alternative to these key measures. Now we are getting the people.” px?ID=235
“We also continue to explore Back page story continued options for our England men to play white-ball series against Australia “It has taken significant effort and this summer and hope to have news expertise to allow us to reach a on those series soon.” position where cricket is now ready ECB confirms schedule The majority of Pakistan’s 29-man and able to return to the field of play squad flew to the UK in late June, from the elite level to recreational despite disruption caused by a cricket. number of positive Covid-19 tests. “We owe a significant debt of Ten players did not take the initial gratitude to the players, staff and for Pakistan this summer flight, but all but one have now administrators of the Cricket West returned the two negative tests Indies, Cricket Ireland, and the “Sports fans across the world will the challenges in front of us. build on our commitment to support required to participate in the tour. Pakistan Cricket Board for their benefit as international cricket “It must be reiterated that there is and grow women’s cricket and at the Like West Indies and Pakistan, willingness and co-operation to get returns to our screens while it will still much work for the ECB and the elite level discussions continue to Ireland’s players are expected to international cricket back up and also provide much-needed financial cricket network to do as we try to progress to determine the best and given an ‘opt out’ by the selectors in running and allow these matches to aid at all levels of cricket in England plot a path through this pandemic. safest way to host a tri-series against case any have concerns about Covid- be staged. and Wales as we aim to withstand Chief amongst our priorities is to India and South Africa. 19 in the UK. 48 Sport www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 2nd Edition
England have confirmed behind closed doors in Emirates Old Trafford and the Southampton from July 30 to Ageas Bowl as the venues for August 4. fixtures against Ireland and The first Test against Pakistan will Pakistan this summer. Ireland will begin a day later in Manchester, visit later this month for three with the teams then moving down ECB confirms ODIs, while Pakistan have already to Southampton for the second and arrived in the country ahead of Test third matches at the Ageas Bowl, and T20I series. starting on August 13 and 21. They The ECB has been working to will return to Manchester for T20Is salvage as much of its home at Emirates Old Trafford on August international programme as 28, 30 and September 1. schedule for possible after the Covid-19 “Confirmation of these matches shutdown, and said that discussions against Ireland and Pakistan is remained ongoing about the another important step for our possibility of Australia touring, and game as we begin to safely stage a proposed women’s tri-series international cricket again, but also featuring England, India and South to minimise the impact the Covid- Pakistan this Africa. 19 pandemic has had, and will Ireland had been due to play continue to have, on cricket at all their series, part of the World Cup levels,” ECB chief executive Tom Super League, in September but Harrison said. agreed to move the games forward, with all three ODIs to be held Continued on page 47 summer
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