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Why Britain Cannot Deport Rochdale Grooming Gang Leader Shabir Ahmed — Even After Stripping His Citizenship

A legal loophole from 1971 means the ringleader of the Rochdale child grooming gang, released eight years early and rejected by Pakistan, must remain on UK streets under taxpayer‑funded monitoring. Share The release of Shabir Ahmed, the ringleader of the Rochdale grooming gang, has sent a shockwave through communities across the UK. Ahmed, now in his seventies, walked out of prison around eight years earlier than the full length of his sentence , despite being convicted of some of the most brutal child sexual offences ever brought before a British court. He was supposed to serve decades. Instead, he is back on British streets under licence, fitted with a GPS tag and placed under curfew, but undeniably free. Shabir Ahmed, and Adil Khan, lost their bid to keep British citizenship after a failed 2017 appeal, yet Ahmed was still released in 2026 despite Pakistan refusing to take him back. Full story and image credit: BBC News . For many, the most disturb...

Congratulations Jude Bellingham Player of The Year – England’s Brightest Star Shines Again


By Irman Connor  | Sports Watch

Jude Bellingham has been crowned England’s Men’s Player of the Year, and it feels like the football world is simply catching up with what supporters have been saying for months. The Real Madrid midfielder, who continues to dazzle on both club and international stages, has added yet another accolade to his rapidly growing collection. 

Jude Bellingham England's Player of The Year

At just 22 years old, Bellingham has not only cemented his place in Gareth Southgate’s plans but also carried the hopes of a nation with performances that marry maturity with breath-taking flair.

For England, he has become the heartbeat of the midfield – dictating play, driving forward with confidence, and producing moments that swing matches in his team’s favour. His goals and assists are impressive, yes, but it’s the aura he brings to the pitch that truly sets him apart. 

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Every touch feels purposeful, every run forward carries belief, and every big game seems to bring out a bigger Bellingham. For a player to already be the face of England’s future while thriving at Real Madrid is no small feat; it speaks of a footballer destined to define an era. Recognition such as this is more than deserved. It’s a proud moment not just for Bellingham, but for English football fans who have longed for a new talisman to rally behind. 

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With Euro 2028 on the horizon and the World Cup beyond that, supporters can take comfort in knowing that the Three Lions have a leader who thrives under pressure and rises when it matters most. Congratulations, Jude – this is your time, and the nation is with you every step of the way.  Would you like me to also give it a sharper “newspaper match report” tone, with shorter punchier sentences, so it feels even more like it’s straight out of the sports pages?

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