http://www.theasiannews.co.uk Top stories for http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048609_shopkeeper_slams_attackers_lenient_sentence A SHOPKEEPER who was beaten-up outside his own business has slammed his attackers' sentence. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048609_shopkeeper_slams_attackers_lenient_sentence Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048764_four_arrested_after_racist_chainsaw_incident FOUR people have been arrested after a group of men were threatened with a chainsaw in Bolton last night. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048764_four_arrested_after_racist_chainsaw_incident Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048631_man_sentenced_for_abducting_child A 34-year-old man has been given an indeterminate sentence after admitting to abducting a 14-year-old girl in Oldham. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048631_man_sentenced_for_abducting_child Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048602_quit_while_your_ahead AURANG Zaib Amirat works to help people from some of the most diverse areas of Manchester give up smoking. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048602_quit_while_your_ahead Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_tv/bollywood/s/1047258_bollywood_stars_dazzle_at_zee_cine_awards KING of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan bagged the best actor award for his role on Chak De India at the Zee Cine Awards 2008 in London on Saturday night. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_tv/bollywood/s/1047258_bollywood_stars_dazzle_at_zee_cine_awards Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/arts/s/1048402_review_meet_the_mukherjees__octagon_theatre PLAYWRIGHT Tanika Gupta has admitted that the inspiration for this new work were the films Meet The Parents and Meet The Fockers. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/arts/s/1048402_review_meet_the_mukherjees__octagon_theatre Mon, 05 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_tv/bollywood/s/1047795_king_khan_honoured_with_lifetsyle_award CELEBRATED Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan received the prestigious Dubai Lifestyle City Lifestyle Award 2008 at the Zee Cine Awards ceremony held in London last week. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_tv/bollywood/s/1047795_king_khan_honoured_with_lifetsyle_award Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/arts/s/1047880_meet_the_mukherjees__octagon_theatre_bolton_124_may A ROMANTIC play, which looks at the relationship between an Asian girl and a black man, is having its world premiere at Bolton's Octagon theatre tonight. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/arts/s/1047880_meet_the_mukherjees__octagon_theatre_bolton_124_may Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_tv/bollywood/s/1047428_indian_oscars_announce_winners_of_the_technical_categories ORGANISERS behind the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards have annaounced the winners of the technical category. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_tv/bollywood/s/1047428_indian_oscars_announce_winners_of_the_technical_categories Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/arts/s/1047066_vikash_dhorasoos_controversial_world_cup_2006_film_to_release_in_uk VIKASH Dhorasoo, the first South Asian to ever reach the FIFA World Cup tournament is releasing his widely talked about film, Substitute in select cinemas across the UK next month. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/arts/s/1047066_vikash_dhorasoos_controversial_world_cup_2006_film_to_release_in_uk Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_tv/bollywood/s/1047036_bollywood_stars_will_grace_the_red_carpet_at_zee_cine_awards_tomorrow_night THE Zee Cine Awards 2008 will see Bollywood’s greatest talent gather on the red carpet for the start of this year’s star-studded ceremony. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_tv/bollywood/s/1047036_bollywood_stars_will_grace_the_red_carpet_at_zee_cine_awards_tomorrow_night Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_tv/bollywood/s/1046345_saif_ali_khan_tashan_tattoos_and_wedding_rings GUNG ho about new release Tashan, I caught up with Saif Ali Khan in Delhi's Le Meridien Hotel. In a freewheeling chat, the actor reveals all on Yash Raj's latest, current flame Kareena Kapoor, and co-star Akshay Kumar. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_tv/bollywood/s/1046345_saif_ali_khan_tashan_tattoos_and_wedding_rings Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048528_taxi_firm_in_angry_race_storm STOCKPORT taxi firm Metro Taxis is at the centre of a race storm after imposing a strict ‘European’ dress code on its drivers. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048528_taxi_firm_in_angry_race_storm Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1048616_saj_turns_down_ipl__for_now SAJID Mahmood has become the latest England player to reveal he has rejected interest from the Indian Premier League. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1048616_saj_turns_down_ipl__for_now Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048434_new_rules_on_immigration NEW immigration controls detailed today would have prevented 20,000 foreign workers taking jobs in Britain last year, the Home Office said. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048434_new_rules_on_immigration Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1048453_gomez_and_khan_square_up MICHAEL Gomez has vowed to drag Amir Khan out of his comfort zone when he provides the Bolton youngster's 18th professional test at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham on June 21. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1048453_gomez_and_khan_square_up Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048533_curry_house_fined A CURRY house has been fined £4,500 after inspectors discovered filthy conditions. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048533_curry_house_fined Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048537_doctor_failed_to_spot_danger A MUM has spoken of her struggle to get medical help days before her newborn baby died. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048537_doctor_failed_to_spot_danger Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048409_thug_jailed_for_nightclub_attack A TWENTY-one-year-old who stamped on a man's head during a vicious assualt in a Manchester nightclub has been locked up for four years. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048409_thug_jailed_for_nightclub_attack Mon, 05 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048242_shop_owner_says_cigarette_ban_will_devastate_trade A NEWSAGENT has warned that banning the display of cigarettes could put stores in Rochdale out of business. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048242_shop_owner_says_cigarette_ban_will_devastate_trade Mon, 05 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048240_familys_support_for_lifeline_scheme A MOTHER has hailed a scheme helping parents with deaf children as a ‘knight in shining armour’.= http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048240_familys_support_for_lifeline_scheme Mon, 05 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048239_police_lead_antiterrorism_drill POLICE carried out two controlled explosions and arrested two men in an early morning anti-terrorism raid – but you can be forgiven if this dramatic event escaped your radar. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048239_police_lead_antiterrorism_drill Mon, 05 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048237_duo_on_audi_theft_charge TWO men have been charged in connection with the theft of a £56,000 car in Accrington. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048237_duo_on_audi_theft_charge Mon, 05 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048221_sex_harassment_trial TWO Oldham men have been charged with sexually harassing four 13-year-old schoolgirls at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048221_sex_harassment_trial Sun, 04 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/education/s/1048222_sri_lanka_day_toasts_positive_school_exchange A STOCKPORT school held a Sri Lanka day to celebrate the success of its exchange programme and wave a fond farewell to some new friends. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/education/s/1048222_sri_lanka_day_toasts_positive_school_exchange Sun, 04 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048224_man_died_of_heroin_overdose MOHAMMED Shakeel died in his bedroom from a fatal dose of heroin just hours after complaining of toothache http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048224_man_died_of_heroin_overdose Sun, 04 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048225_arsonists_behind_car_explosion ARSONISTS have blown up a car in a terrifying explosion in a residential street. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048225_arsonists_behind_car_explosion Sun, 04 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048227_first_time_voters_air_their_views_on_politics TWINS Yasmin and Jasmin Khalik have been airing their views on the BBC’s Politics Show. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048227_first_time_voters_air_their_views_on_politics Sun, 04 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/education/s/1048223_students_turn_on_the_style A FUN-FILLED fashion show was held at Levenshulme High School for Girls in Manchester. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/education/s/1048223_students_turn_on_the_style Sun, 04 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048104_shamed_doc_fails_to_halt_pay_cut A shamed doctor banned from working by a medical regulator has failed in a legal bid to stop hospital bosses cutting his pay. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048104_shamed_doc_fails_to_halt_pay_cut Fri, 02 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048103_oap_blinded_in_random_yob_attack A PENSIONER could lose his sight in one eye after teenagers sprayed an acid-like substance in his face. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048103_oap_blinded_in_random_yob_attack Fri, 02 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048101_tragedy_of_man_hit_by_khan_ THE MAN knocked over by boxer Amir Khan in a road accident two years ago has died, after spiralling into depression. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048101_tragedy_of_man_hit_by_khan_ Fri, 02 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1048100_khan_names_new_trainer AMIR Khan will be trained by promoter Frank Warren's matchmaker Dean Powell for his next fight. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1048100_khan_names_new_trainer Fri, 02 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048098_cop_demoted_for_racist_remarks A POLICEMAN has been demoted for making racist and sexist comments while on duty. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1048098_cop_demoted_for_racist_remarks Fri, 02 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1048096_asif_rains_supreme_with_the_bat A NEW Armstrongs Saddleworth and District season opened on Sunday in time-honoured fashion, with plenty of rain. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/sport/s/1048096_asif_rains_supreme_with_the_bat Fri, 02 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000