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04-03-2025
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Beloved dad-of-six and rugby league stalwart killed in horror crash on M6
Tributes have been paid to a 'devoted' dad-of-six and well-known community rugby figure killed in a horror crash on the M6. Cliff Tamou, from Wigan, had been driving a lorry on the M6 in Staffordshire when it broke down last Thursday (February 27). The 58-year-old was outside of the vehicle when a collision involving a Toyota Avensis car took place, between junctions 16 and 15 of the M6 southbound. Tragically, Cliff suffered fatal injuries as a result of the crash. The New Zealand-born granddad-of-five was a well known figure in women's rugby league around Greater Manchester, having coached and refereed. His daughter, Sarina Tamou, plays for Salford Red Devils. In a statement issued through Staffordshire Police, Cliff's family said: "Cliff Tamou, 58, who moved to the UK over 30 years ago from New Zealand and settled in the Wigan area, was a devoted husband, father to six children and five grandchildren. "He was a lorry driver for many years and loved playing, refereeing and coaching rugby. The family have asked for their privacy to be respected in this very sad time." The Toyota driver, a 22-year-old man from Dudley, West Midlands, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Rugby league teams including Salford Red Devils and Leigh Miners Rangers have been among those paying tribute to Cliff. A spokesperson for Salford Red Devils Women wrote on X: "All at Salford Red Devils were saddened to hear of Cliff Tamou's passing. "A well-respected referee, Cliff was an avid supporter of our women's side, with his daughter, Sarina a big part of our team. The club sends their love and support to his family at such a difficult time." A Leigh Miners Rangers RL spokesperson said: "Leigh Miners Rangers are saddened to hear of the passing of Cliff Tamou. "Cliff was highly respected across the game both as a referee and coach. Cliff coached the ladies team in 2015 and 2016, and under Cliff's leadership the team reached the Challenge Cup final and lifted the Plate Trophy in 2016. "Cliff was also a great supporter of the ladies masters team and regularly refereed their games. "Cliff was a wonderful gentleman, who will be missed by all that knew him, on the field, he was well liked by players, coaches and spectators, due mainly to the way he refereed the games, the clarity of his decisions was clearly heard by everyone on the pitch. "Once the game had finished, Cliff was always happy to discuss any aspect of our great game over a pint. We send our love and prayers to Cliff's family, friends and colleagues are in our thoughts at this difficult time." We are saddened to learn about the passing of our friend Cliff Tamou. He was a true stalwart of the Community Game in the North West, immensely respected by extend our condolences to Cliff's family and the wider RL community who were lucky enough to have known him RIP — St Helens RLRS (@StHelensRLRS) March 3, 2025 Cliff was working as a lorry driver for SSO Logistics, in St Helens, at the time of the tragic collision. The company has set up a GoFundMe page to support his family. A post on the page says: "We were heartbroken to learn of the tragic accident that claimed the life of Cliff Tamou, a valued employee at SSO Logistics. "He was universally liked and well-respected, not only within our team but also throughout the wider community as a dedicated rugby league referee and coach. "Cliff leaves behind a loving wife and children. To support his family during this incredibly difficult time, we are raising funds to provide comfort and assistance. "Our deepest condolences go out to Cliff's family, friends, and colleagues. Together, we can show our love and support for those he cherished most." Staffordshire Police says Cliff's family is being supported by specially-trained officers. The Toyota driver was taken to hospital with leg and facial injuries which are not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening. Police are urging any witnesses, or anyone with relevant dashcam footage, to come forward. Information can be passed on to Staffordshire Police on 101 or online, quoting incident 783 of February 27, or by emailing ciu@
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
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When the world of food met at IIHM Kolkata, for a better world
50 Young Chef Olympians wore their national dress, cooked their national dish but brought the world together on the same plate; ten Grand Finalists, and Plate finalists of YCO 25 also announced but everyone is a clear winner KOLKATA, India, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- No where else will one find Bhutan next to Ethiopia, or India next to South Korea, their culinary flavours wafting around in a truly global environment, with countries like Australia, Botswana close by, but at the food stalls arena of the United World of Young Chefs — a non-competitive event, at the IIHM Global Campus in Kolkata, a major event of the Young Chef Olympiad, the largest congregation of young chefs in the world, the only such coming together of 50 chefs from fifty countries, together, literally cooking up a culinary storm of unity, solidarity, sustainability and togetherness. UWYC is a celebration of friendship and camaraderie, offering Young Chef Olympians a chance to experience solidarity through culinary arts amidst the intense competition Dr. Suborno Bose, Chairman IIHM & Chairman YCO, told the media, "This is absolutely unique. 50 countries put their best foot forward and their best food forward, in the same place, wearing their national attire with pride. This is culinary nationalism flavoured with unity as an essence of mankind. This is beyond just food, but food is indeed the X factor, which brings so many nations across the world in this beautiful Young Chef's movement, a movement of harmony." "Dishes of participating countries in respective host cities create awareness and break cultural barriers through the universal language of food," said Prof. David Foskett OBE and Chairman of the Jury of YCO. At the Global Campus of the IIHM on Wednesday night, culinary art was blended with the colourful national attire worn by the young student chefs. Thus, a Hanbok from South Korea, Gho (for men) from Bhutan, a Shamma from Ethiopia and a Thobe from Saudi Arabia were dresses the chefs proudly wore — quite literally wearing their identity and pride, on their sleeves. This year's edition introduced an exciting twist, where the national dishes were open to public vote, allowing the world to determine the most popular national dish. Meanwhile, as the evening drew a close, the moment of reckoning arrived as the selection of teams for the Grand Finale, the Plate Trophy and the Dr. Suborno Bose challenge was announced based on their rankings after their Round one competition. The top ten countries, who were the Grand Finalists, will display their culinary skills for the Golden Toque to be presented to the Champion; those placed between 11 and 20 qualified to compete for the Plate Trophy; while the remaining countries were grouped in pairs and competed, as collaborators, for the Dr. Suborno Bose Culinary International Challenge today, February 6. These results announced on Wednesday, February 5, evening saw the following Young Chef Olympians becoming the Grand Finalists: Abdulaziz Saleh Bedeiry, Saudi Arabia; Syed Aftab Ali, Uganda; Kamran Taylor, England; Yves Gabriel C Po, Philippines; George Mutwiri Liech, Kenya; Shirin Moosaee, Iran; Lim Qi Yi, Malaysia; Alicia Dzithendo Muvhirwa, South Africa; Ozodbek Odilov, Uzbekistan; and Arsen Armenakyan, Armenia. Countries in the plate finals are Nepal, France, Bhutan, Mexico, Wales, Nigeria, Albania, Sweden, Azerbaijan and South Korea. The Dr. Suborno Bose Culinary International Challenge prize, which the remaining 28 nations will compete for, is actually a flagship competition of culinary collaboration, unlikely to be witnessed anywhere else globally. Paired into 14 groups, two countries with diverse culinary cultures had their representatives cooking together to win the prize. If food brings countries together, this competition, in the Young Chef Olympiad, is a visible manifestation of it. Those who made it to the Grand Finals were elated. Young Chef Olympian Kamran Taylor of England said, "I'm very happy to be in the top ten. I didn't expect it but am looking forward to the Grand Finale and wishing everyone in England as well." Shirin Moosaee from Iran chipped in excitedly, "I'm really excited, very nervous about it, but very happy and excited about it, and thank God I was successful." Alicia Dzithendo Muvhirwa of South Africa exuded confidence and said, "I'm happy, of course, but am confident of my talent." She added, laughing, "Watch out for South Africa." The Chairman of the Grand Jury, David Foskett, underlined the uniqueness and speciality of the judging process: "The judging process is very thorough, very ethical and based on meritocracy. The ability and skill of each competitor and how they have performed on the day matters. I cannot stress enough how ethical YCO judges are." The business end of the YCO began today (Feb 6) with the Dr. Suborno Bose Challenge competition. The Plate Finals will be held on Feb 7 and the Grand Finale and closing ceremony on Feb 8. But this week is and will be as much about the Young Chef Olympiads as about the students of IIHM, the judges, the organising team of the YCO and the parents and family of their students. Each one of them and everyone collectively have the brought the world together, and on the same plate. About IIHM The International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) is a leading hospitality education institution in India, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in hospitality and hotel management. The institute has campuses in several cities in India and abroad, as well as partnerships with leading hospitality institutions worldwide. IIHM has a strong commitment to promoting gender diversity and inclusion in the hospitality industry and has been recognised as one of India's best hospitality education institutions. Contact Details: Mr. Abdullah AhmedChief Operating Office IIHM Hotel School Phone No: 011-43204700 Photo: View original content to download multimedia:
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10-02-2025
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England Wins IIHM's Young Chef Olympiad; India-UAE Lift Dr. Suborno Bose Challenge Trophy
World's largest collaborative competition for young chefs concludes with a grand closing ceremony in Kolkata KOLKATA, India, Feb. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kamran Taylor, a young chef from England, was crowned champion at the world's largest competition for young chefs, the IIHM International Young Chef Olympiad, which featured participants from 50 countries. In a glittering Grand Finale of the 11th edition of YCO, contested by the top ten teams after the first two rounds, Armenia's Arsen Armenakyan secured the Silver, while Yves Gabriel Cabrera Po from the Philippines won the Bronze Trophy. The 11th edition of the Young Chef Olympiad was organized by the International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) in partnership with the International Hospitality Council (IHC), London. The host country, India, made the nation proud as Chef Aliakbar Mustafa Rampurawala from IIHM Bangalore won the prestigious Dr. Suborno Bose Culinary International Challenge Prize, along with UAE's Jasmin Ali Maher Lutfi Jarrar. This unique category featured 28 teams, which were not placed in either the Grand Finale or the Plate rounds. They were divided into 14 pairs, representing two countries each, in a spirit of culinary collaboration. The Plate Trophy, contested by teams ranked between 11 and 20 after the first round, was proudly lifted by South Korea's Shi-Hyun An. The YCO Champion, Plate Trophy winner, and Dr. Suborno Bose International Culinary Challenge recipients were chosen after two rounds of intense competition showcasing the best culinary talents from around the world. Dr. Suborno Bose, Chairman of the Young Chef Olympiad, said, "The world of culinary arts is united under the grand Kolkata sky. Culinary diplomacy means this. In a united world of young chefs, it's the best way to make the world happy and sustainable through food. Only in India can you achieve something like this. This year, YCO felt like a family, and we had a new venue for the opening ceremony in Goa, on the banks of the Arabian Sea." Prof David Foskett OBE, Chairman of the Jury for YCO said, "YCO is a grand celebration of friendship, Unity and Passion. It depicts the unifying power of food in a world of conflict. YCO can happen only in India, under the visionary leadership of Dr Bose, who does again and again and again. Padmashri Chef Sanjeev Kapoor remarked, "YCO is surely about compassion. But when you do it for 11 years, you multiply the compassion. YCO is also about competition with collaboration. Dr Bose is not only a lovable madman with a golden jacket, but he is a man of steel." Dr. Bose also highlighted IIHM's efforts in integrating AI into hospitality and hospitality education. He announced IIHM's Global Knowledge Sharing Declaration on AI in Hospitality with 50 countries, promoting inclusivity, human touch, and sustainability. On a magical night in Kolkata, everyone emerged as winners, as the united world of young chefs celebrated their roles as ambassadors of culinary diplomacy, dancing into the night amidst a swirl of colours and cultures. Contact Details: Mr. Abdullah AhmedChief Operating Office IIHM Hotel school Photo: View original content to download multimedia:
