Manchester Evening News (City Edition)
Article 1
Headline: Never forget, that these elections are about all of us
Section: Opinion
Written by: David Ottewell
Page: 8
Outline: This large opinion piece by David Ottewell takes up nearly all but a small sliver of page 9 of today's M.E.N
It follows from a front page promotion of this opinion piece where Ottewell's photo is featured next to the quote "A vote for the BNP isn't a protest vote...it's a vote against human decency"
Ottewell dedicates his article to informing the readers about the racist policies of the BNP and is at pains to state that voting for them will not represent a protest vote. This is in reference to the fact that some peole may vote for them in protest at the MP expenses scandal.
The article features a photo of 2 prominent sportsmen from Greater Manchester, footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips of Manchester City and Boxer Amir Khan.
In one paragraph Ottewell writes that a vote for the BNP isn't a vote against Brown, Cameron or Clegg but rather it's a vote against these sports personalities. He states that the "...only one fact you need to know about the BNP; they want black and Asian Britons to leave their home country"
Ottewell's efforts and passions must be applauded as he has clearly taken a stand against extremism however it wouldn't have done any harm to point out that the BNP has also taken a very public stance against Islam as visible from their website. Ottewell celebrates Amir Khan as one of Manchester's prominent sons but fails to tell readers that Amir Khan is a proud British Muslim too.
After reading the article I sense a missed opportunity to tell the readers the full facts about the BNP and the fact that their hatred extends to those who practice Islam as their faith.
However taking into consideration the bigger picture and his very passionate stance against the BNP this opinion piece is given a 'Positive' rating
Artice Verdict: Positive
Article 2
Headline: He's a superstar double, by George
Section: The Diary
Written by: Dianne Bourne
Page: 11
Outline: This is a lighthearted article about 43 Abdullah Simsek who bears a resemblance to Hollywood superstar George Clooney.
The article describes Mr Simsek's background as a restaurant owner and the highs and lo's he's endured because of his resemblance to George Clooney including his separation from his wife of 14 years.
It talks about Mr Simsek's ambitions to go to America and try and get signed up as Clooney's double and also his desire to date celebrity Lisa Snowdon.
The article doesn't mention his religious background and is presented as a lighthearted story. It's one of those stories where you think to yourself how come no one mentions that fact that they're Muslim when there's no violence involved in the news report? Mentioning that fact that Mr Simsek is Muslim would have allowed readers to see other stories about Muslims that are not always related to acts of violence and thus help to broaden their outlook with regards to Muslims.
Unfortunately this is another 'missed opportunity' by the M.E.N however it conforms to the Press Complaints Commission's code of conduct which stipulates that a person's religious background should not be mentioned if it bears no relevance to the story therefore this article is given a 'Neutral' rating.
Artice Verdict: Neutral
Article 3
Headline: Top Taliban Commander is killed in copter strike
Section: News - International
Written by: Wesley Johnson
Page: 12
Outline: This brief article is presented in a narrow column on page 12 next to a more dominating story related to the tragic crash of the Air France airliner in the Atlantic.
This article reports on the death of "a TALIBAN leader" where the word Taliban is capitalised for increased prominence. The "leader" is named as Mullah Mansur and the circumstances leading to his killing are detailed including the location which is given as "Helmand Province".
Overall the article doesn't make any reference to the religious background of any of the people mentioned nor does it mention any faith thus this is given a 'Neutral' rating.
Artice Verdict: Neutral
Article 4
Headline: Nursing team providing care at home for sick youngsters
Section: News
Written by: ?
Page: 15
Outline: This article talks about new nursing arrangements which are seeing community nurses from the new Children's Hospital in Manchester providing care to children in their homes in the Manchester area.
It focuses on 2 year Mohamad Rofdzi who is featured in a photo with his parents. His mum is wearing the Hijab (Islamic Headscarf). Little Mohammad Rofdzi suffers from eczema but thanks to the new set up will benefit by not having to spend as much time in the Hospital.
Information is provided about the new Children's Hospital in Manchester which is due to open in 2 weeks and statements are given by the little boy's father who is also called Mohammad where he is quoted as commending the work of the community nurses.
The article is factual and is a nice feek good story that doesn't mention the religious background of the Rofdzi family, thus it's given a 'Neutral' rating.
Artice Verdict: Neutral
Metro
Nil Return
Article 1
Headline: Never forget, that these elections are about all of us
Section: Opinion
Written by: David Ottewell
Page: 8
Outline: This large opinion piece by David Ottewell takes up nearly all but a small sliver of page 9 of today's M.E.N
It follows from a front page promotion of this opinion piece where Ottewell's photo is featured next to the quote "A vote for the BNP isn't a protest vote...it's a vote against human decency"
Ottewell dedicates his article to informing the readers about the racist policies of the BNP and is at pains to state that voting for them will not represent a protest vote. This is in reference to the fact that some peole may vote for them in protest at the MP expenses scandal.
The article features a photo of 2 prominent sportsmen from Greater Manchester, footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips of Manchester City and Boxer Amir Khan.
In one paragraph Ottewell writes that a vote for the BNP isn't a vote against Brown, Cameron or Clegg but rather it's a vote against these sports personalities. He states that the "...only one fact you need to know about the BNP; they want black and Asian Britons to leave their home country"
Ottewell's efforts and passions must be applauded as he has clearly taken a stand against extremism however it wouldn't have done any harm to point out that the BNP has also taken a very public stance against Islam as visible from their website. Ottewell celebrates Amir Khan as one of Manchester's prominent sons but fails to tell readers that Amir Khan is a proud British Muslim too.
After reading the article I sense a missed opportunity to tell the readers the full facts about the BNP and the fact that their hatred extends to those who practice Islam as their faith.
However taking into consideration the bigger picture and his very passionate stance against the BNP this opinion piece is given a 'Positive' rating
Artice Verdict: Positive
Article 2
Headline: He's a superstar double, by George
Section: The Diary
Written by: Dianne Bourne
Page: 11
Outline: This is a lighthearted article about 43 Abdullah Simsek who bears a resemblance to Hollywood superstar George Clooney.
The article describes Mr Simsek's background as a restaurant owner and the highs and lo's he's endured because of his resemblance to George Clooney including his separation from his wife of 14 years.
It talks about Mr Simsek's ambitions to go to America and try and get signed up as Clooney's double and also his desire to date celebrity Lisa Snowdon.
The article doesn't mention his religious background and is presented as a lighthearted story. It's one of those stories where you think to yourself how come no one mentions that fact that they're Muslim when there's no violence involved in the news report? Mentioning that fact that Mr Simsek is Muslim would have allowed readers to see other stories about Muslims that are not always related to acts of violence and thus help to broaden their outlook with regards to Muslims.
Unfortunately this is another 'missed opportunity' by the M.E.N however it conforms to the Press Complaints Commission's code of conduct which stipulates that a person's religious background should not be mentioned if it bears no relevance to the story therefore this article is given a 'Neutral' rating.
Artice Verdict: Neutral
Article 3
Headline: Top Taliban Commander is killed in copter strike
Section: News - International
Written by: Wesley Johnson
Page: 12
Outline: This brief article is presented in a narrow column on page 12 next to a more dominating story related to the tragic crash of the Air France airliner in the Atlantic.
This article reports on the death of "a TALIBAN leader" where the word Taliban is capitalised for increased prominence. The "leader" is named as Mullah Mansur and the circumstances leading to his killing are detailed including the location which is given as "Helmand Province".
Overall the article doesn't make any reference to the religious background of any of the people mentioned nor does it mention any faith thus this is given a 'Neutral' rating.
Artice Verdict: Neutral
Article 4
Headline: Nursing team providing care at home for sick youngsters
Section: News
Written by: ?
Page: 15
Outline: This article talks about new nursing arrangements which are seeing community nurses from the new Children's Hospital in Manchester providing care to children in their homes in the Manchester area.
It focuses on 2 year Mohamad Rofdzi who is featured in a photo with his parents. His mum is wearing the Hijab (Islamic Headscarf). Little Mohammad Rofdzi suffers from eczema but thanks to the new set up will benefit by not having to spend as much time in the Hospital.
Information is provided about the new Children's Hospital in Manchester which is due to open in 2 weeks and statements are given by the little boy's father who is also called Mohammad where he is quoted as commending the work of the community nurses.
The article is factual and is a nice feek good story that doesn't mention the religious background of the Rofdzi family, thus it's given a 'Neutral' rating.
Artice Verdict: Neutral
Metro
Nil Return
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