Two takeaways in south Manchester have been ordered to pay just over £20,000 after being prosecuted for waste offences.
According to Manchester City Council, Karahi Box Ltd – which trades as Daawat Authentic Karahi By Jilanis – at 659 Stockport Road in Longsight was fined £9,000 for offences of flytipping under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, and for failure to comply with a commercial waste notice issued under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 at a Manchester Magistrates Court hearing on Thursday 24 March.
The business was also ordered to pay costs of £550, and a victim surcharge of £190.
It comes after Council officers first found fly-tipped waste in the alleyway to the rear of the business premises in July 2021, and on another occasion in August 2021, officers on routine visits to the area discovered further waste overflowing from containers in the same alleyway, according to the Council.
Finally, in September 2021, approximately 50 bags of waste and other loose items were found dumped near the alleyway between East Road and Sullivan Street, Longsight, which was investigated and evidence including receipts and flyers were found linked to the takeaway.
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Two south Manchester takeaways are now £20k out of pocket after being found guilty of flytipping and waste offences.
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Similarly, Karak Ltd – which trades as Karak Chaii – at 104 Wilmslow Road in Rusholme was also fined £10,000 for flytipping under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, and failure to comply with a commercial waste Notice issued under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 the same hearing, as well as being ordered to pay costs of £540, and a victim surcharge of £190.
This prosecution comes after on five separate occasions between April 2021 and November 2021, Council officers found waste deposited in the alleyway between Eva Street and Grandale Street.
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Again, the waste was linked to the takeaway through receipts and packaging bearing the name of the business.
Two takeaways in south Manchester have been ordered to pay just over £20,000 after being prosecuted for waste offences / Credit: Manchester City Council
Speaking on the fines issued to the two takeaways, Cllr Rabnawaz Akbar – Executive Member for Neighbourhoods at Manchester City Council – said: “Prosecution is always a last resort.
“Our focus is to work with businesses to improve their waste management and ensure our streets are not spoiled by rubbish as these spaces shared by residents and businesses have a responsibility to manage their waste in a way that does not impact local people – but these businesses clearly failed in their responsibility, and the level of fine handed out to both indicates the seriousness of the offences.
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“I hope this also serves as a warning to other businesses that Council officers are out there, and when we find illegal activity, we will use the full extent of the law to reprimand businesses who knowingly dump their waste.”
Arrest made after 14-year-old boy found in critical condition on Market Street
Daisy Jackson
An arrest has been made after a teenage boy was found unresponsive on Market Street in Manchester city centre.
Detectives believe that the boy, 14, was approached by seven males who stole a designer jacket from him.
Following the altercation, he went into cardiac arrest and was rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
Thankfully, the teenager is continuing to recover well.
Detectives from Manchester City Centre Criminal Investigation Department confirmed that an 18-year-old male was arrested yesterday, Thursday 20 February.
He has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and remains in police custody.
Detective Inspector Mark Astbury of GMP’s City Centre Criminal Investigation Department, said: “We hope the victim can continue his recovery following what must have been a terrifying ordeal for him.
“Officers are fully investigating all aspects of this shocking incident that has left a man with serious injuries in hospital.
“Our work doesn’t stop here, we are continuing to investigate this incident and information from the public plays an incredibly important role in our investigations and I ask that the community keep talking to us and keep sharing their concerns with us so our teams can act.”
If you have any information, contact GMP 101 or 0161 856 4305 quoting log 2854 of 16/2/25.
Comedy is being prescribed instead of antidepressants as part of UK trials
Emily Sergeant
Trials are currently underway to see if comedy could be an alternative to antidepressants as a way to reduce NHS costs.
UK tech company Craic Health has secured important funding for its ‘comedy on prescription’ project that’s aimed at helping the Government work with the comedy industry, communities, and organisations on comedy-based social prescriptions in the hope that they can solve financial struggles within the NHS.
The groundbreaking scheme uses stand-up shows and workshops to help people who are isolated, lonely, and vulnerable.
Craic believes comedy is an ‘untapped opportunity’ to improve health and wellbeing, and has a goal to make comedy easier to access, so that it can help communities experience its mental health and social benefits.
To achieve this, the company has started trialling Comedy-on-Prescription experiences in the UK – starting in London, with the potential for expansion – which includes things like curated comedy panel game show events and workshops, and general stand-up comedy shows at some of the capital’s world-famous venues.
Comedy is being prescribed instead of antidepressants as part of UK trials / Credit: Wikimedia Commons
“Mental health issues like loneliness, isolation, and stress are more common than ever,” the company explains.
“So much so that it’s projected that by 2030, mental health problems, particularly depression, will be the leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally, [but] in this challenging world, comedy stands out as a universal language that breaks barriers.
“Research shows that comedy and laughter have powerful effects – they bring people together, create positive connections, and make life more enjoyable.”
Craic Health says that social prescribing, of which Comedy-on-Prescription is a part of, is all about inclusivity, which makes it making it suitable for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
Its focus is on personalised support, tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Emily Sergeant -
29th March 2022 
