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Revealed: 'Bin Laden' gipsy behind illegal camp is wealthy businessman who lives in a five-bedroom house
By
Alistair Self and Martin Delgado
Last updated at 4:40 PM on 9th May 2010
The man who set up an illegal gipsy camp which has destroyed the
tranquility of a village is a wealthy entrepreneur with a number of
business interests.
Noah Burton – who describes himself as
‘Bin Laden’ because of the local hostility towards him – has moved with
13 relatives and friends on to a field at Meriden in Warwickshire,
saying they are all ‘persons of nomadic habit of life’.
But a
Mail on Sunday investigation has revealed that Mr Burton, 45, who drives
a Dodge pick-up truck with personalised number plates, runs a business
buying and selling American-style motor homes.
Site visit: Noah Burton, right, talks to council officers on the meadow at Meriden last week
And angry locals claim that for 24 years Mr Burton lived in a five-
bedroom house with his wife and children in a prosperous Midlands
commuter village.
The electoral roll shows him registered at
the house at Trevallion stud farm, which is owned by his father-in-law,
in the Warwickshire village of Balsall Common until last month.
One
Meriden villager, who did not want to be named, said: ‘He told me it
was a five-bedroom house and that he’d lived there for 24 years. He said
it wasn’t a caravan but a house.’
The latest guidelines on
gipsies issued to local authorities by the Department of Communities and
Local Government say they should be given land for their caravans
because many of them suffer ‘an aversion to bricks and mortar’.
Mr
Burton, a father of five, now occupies the largest and most luxurious
caravan in the meadow at Meriden which he bought a year ago for £50,000.
According to his business card, he runs a company called Burton RVs which deals in Winnebago motor homes.
Shocking transformation: Caravans and machinary on Mr Burton's illegal gipsy camp
He also owns a vintage Jensen sports car which he is currently restoring in a workshop on an adjoining piece of land.
Another villager who has met him on several occasions said: ‘He gave me the impression he is a businessman, not a traveller.
'He
dresses smartly and is very articulate. His company imports and sells
Winnebago motor homes. He has a real passion for vintage cars.
'He showed me the Jensen and he comes over almost every night to tinker with it.’
Mr Burton has recently separated from his wife and his move out of the house and on to the meadow has angered his father-in-law.
Nelson
Smith, 70, said: ‘I have been part of the community here for 45 years
and I wouldn’t like it if someone set up a travellers’ site next to my
home.
'I think what he has done is very wrong and I don’t want to have anything to do with him.
‘My daughter has finished with him and that is that.’
The six-acre meadow at Meriden – population 2,743 – is filled with caravans and pick-up trucks belonging to the travellers.
Last
week around 600 villagers attended a meeting in the village hall to
protest against any move to turn the site into a permanent gipsy
settlement.
The newcomers were stopped from building in the
field after 50 villagers set up a human barricade and turned away the
first of 90 lorries carrying an estimated 1,800 tons of hardcore.
Round-the-clock vigils are continuing.
In a planning
application for the meadow that Mr Burton submitted to Solihull Council
last year, Mr Burton wrote of his 19-year-old son, who is also called
Noah.
He said: ‘There are no other pitches available for him
and his girlfriend in the locality other than the application site and
he cannot afford to buy any land
of his own.’
Another
member of the group, according to Mr Burton, had been previously staying
at a roadside site ‘without access to even the most basic facilities’.
But
one of the protest organisers, farmer Lawrie Arnold, said: ‘They
obviously planned the move. Noah Burton is a well-off businessman. They
are not poor travellers who have nowhere else to go.’
Mr
Burton’s planning application is supported by a 16-page document which
claims travellers are entitled to special treatment because they are
‘gipsies and persons of nomadic habit of life’ as defined by two pieces
of legislation.
One is the Caravan Sites Act of 1960 and the
other is a circular issued in 2006 by the Office of the Deputy Prime
Minister, who was then John Prescott.
The Prescott directive
says that the Government’s aim is ‘to increase significantly the number
of sites in appropriate locations with planning permission in order to
address under-provision’.
Former home: The house at Trevallion Stud farm near Bradnocks Marsh, Warwickshire, where Mr Burton lived
Asked about Mr Burton, Basil Burton, chairman of the National Romany
Rights Association, said: ‘Noah is a wealthy man. He owns lots of land
all over the country.
'He collects scrap and deals in this and that. He has earned his money legitimately and has no police record.
'He’s a genuine sort of chap and I get on very well with him.’
Last
night Mr Burton declined to comment on his business interests, saying:
‘I have been instructed by my solicitor not to talk.’
The Mail
on Sunday made several attempts to contact his solicitor, Sarah Green
of Bristol firm South West Law, but received no response.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1275450/Bin-Laden-gipsy-wealthy-businessman-lived-smart-house-years-doesn-t-aversion-bricks-mortar.html#ixzz1FLCGuBqy
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| 01 Mar 2011 05:07 |
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'Despite being Europe’s largest and fastest growing minority, the Roma ( also known as Gypsies) have
been and continue to be misrepresented, mythologized, scapegoated and
persecuted across the continent, and around the world' Senator Hilary Clinton
The
Romany Women's Union wants to bring attention to plight of the Roma and
spread the truth about these culturally rich, diverse, and resilient
people.
Breaking News .................
DAILY STAR NEWSPAPER IN FALSE CLAIMS ABOUT GYPSY WOMEN AND MEN ........ Reporter
Peter Dyke has made several claims in his report in the newspaper,
that Gypsy men are allowed to use physical violence against Gypsy women
and that as women we claim that it is ok.
For your information DAILY STAR This is not a Gypsy custom and is NOT acceptable in our culture.
Perhaps an apology for insulting all the Gypsy men and Women for your false claims and lies ?.
The Paragraph from the Newspaper inciting rubbish claims-
Under
gypsy customs, randy lads who take a shine to a gypsy girl have the
green light to pin them down by any forceable means for a snog. And it
does not matter if she likes him or not. Within the community, where it
appears to be a man’s world, they are allowed to use physical violence
including slapping and thumping to get what they want. One gypsy girl
said: “Its common. It’s the way it is.”
........................ Peter Andre First man ever to receive Honourable Brotherhood into Romany Women's Union ...............
Katie Waissel also receives Honourable Sisterhood ...................
The
Romany Women's Union is the promotion of equality and diversity for the
public benefit by the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of
race, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religion: while
advancing education and raising awareness in equality and diversity in
particular the issues faced by Romany Gypsy women and their
families:Promoting activities to encourage understanding between people
from diverse backgrounds in particular educating the public in the
history and culture in the Romany Gypsy way of life: Cultivating a
sentiment in favour of equality and diversity while seeking to advance
the education of Romany Gypsy women and their families.The Romany
Women's Union is managed by Romany Gypsy Women to improve the quality of
life for other Gypsy women & their families. Our aims are to seek
equality for and in respect of human and civil rights issues, including
issues affecting accommodation, health care, education and
employment. The Romany women's Union is an international sisterhood
dealing with issues relating to Romany Gypsies throughout the world , it
has representation in the whole of the UK through members of the
community. |
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| 01 Mar 2011 09:37 |
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Channel 4 'inundated' with Big Fat Gypsy requests
 Big Fat Gypsy Weddings stars Sam and Patrick
Channel 4 have been inundated with requests from
young travellers wanting to star in the next series of 'Big Fat Gypsy
Weddings' because they are keen to become famous.
Channel 4 has been inundated with requests from travellers to star in the next series of 'Big Fat Gypsy Weddings'. The
show - which follows the lives of gypsies in the run-up to their
extravagant wedding days - has been one of the network's biggest-ever
hits, and bosses are already planning a whole host of follow-ups, with
youngsters clamouring to take part. A source said: "It has been a
huge topic of conversation and everyone wants to be on it. The girls and
boys who have been on it have gained notoriety within their community -
a bit like being a local celebrity." Channel 4 have already filmed 'Big Fat Gypsy Christmas' and spin-off shows about traveller life are set to air next year. Even
though some travellers have criticised the show - saying it makes them
look bad and is reflecting negatively on the community as a whole - the
majority are keen for more coverage. The insider added to The Sun
newspaper: "Some have spoken out against the show but there is certainly
no shortage of people who want to go on it." Meanwhile, Craig Revel Horwood has been forced to apologise after calling gypsies "pikeys" on TV. The
'Strictly Come Dancing' host said: "I do apologise and I had to
apologise at Christmas because I said it to one of my friends and he
walked out. I do apologise to the nation for the pikey remarks. I take
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| 01 Mar 2011 14:03 |
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| Dear moderator it is a big fat lie, that the Gipsies allow, to take a women by force, or just bully them arround, now there are indevidualels who by nuture are bad charectors, and do such obcenities, which not only the Gypsies do it, but all over the world, but to say that only Gypsies allow such obcenities, as I siad it is a big fat lie
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| 01 Mar 2011 14:03 |
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| Dear moderator it is a big fat lie, that the Gipsies allow, to take a women by force, or just bully them arround, now there are indevidualels who by nuture are bad charectors, and do such obcenities, which not only the Gypsies do it, but all over the world, but to say that only Gypsies allow such obcenities, as I siad it is a big fat lie
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| 26 Mar 2011 15:31 |
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| I find it very progressive about this Romani women institution, again England is first to organize such a group, three cheers for the organizers, this proves that we have come a long way from the ingnorence, that in some countries in Europe still ecxist, slowly but surely we will get into the worlds family, this I want that our Roma/Gypsies, will finely, be recognized, as a race that has been forgotten for centuries, God Bless every Gypsy, on this planet, Victor Vishnevsky |
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| 25 May 2011 14:59 |
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Tesco pull 'racist' Royal Wedding book which showed Prince William and Kate as gypsies
May 22 2011 by Anuji Varma, Sunday Mercury
A BOOK poking fun at Prince William and Kate Middleton by depicting
them as gypsies has been pulled by Tesco over claims it is RACIST to
travellers.
All 2,000 supermarket stores, including hundreds across the
Midlands, have shelved copies of Will and Kate’s Big Fat Gypsy Wedding
after a complaint from the Romany Women’s Union.
The picture-led book shows the newly-titled Duchess of Cambridge
donning a garish pink meringue dress, whilst her groom wears a trashy
white suit and a cheesy grin.
A mocked-up picture of the Queen is also featured – behind the reins
of a traditional rag and bone cart. A doctored snap of hubby Prince
Philip shows him rolling up his shirt sleeves to reveal his latest
tattoo.
Yet despite being a big hit with the public, a Tesco spokeswoman has
confirmed that the £6.99 book has now been removed from all of its
stores because of complaints.
President of the Romany Women’s Union Josephine Smith, 35, said she was delighted at the decision.
“I got in touch with Tesco because the book was discriminatory to
our people,” she told the Sunday Mercury. “I explained why and pointed
out the pages in question.
“There is having a laugh and a joke, and there is taking it too far.
“You just wouldn’t be able to get away with this with other communities, like the Jewish.
"To be fair, Tesco has been excellent but now I am working on getting it removed from Waterstones and Amazon.
“I am confident we will succeed with them as well.”
A Tesco spokeswoman said: “It is never our intention to sell
products which may offend and as soon as we became aware of concerns
regarding this book, it was immediately removed from sale.
“It is not for us to say whether something is offensive. It is all about the community and what they would consider offensive.”
Brothers Alex and Rory Scarfe are authors of the tongue-in-cheek
book, which also depicts Prince Harry in a bare-knuckle fight and a
bejewelled Fergie being led away from Buckingham Palace by cops.
It was published before the Royal Wedding and had followed on from the huge success of Channel 4’s My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding.
The TV programme was a massive hit with the general public, although
sections of the traveller community claimed some of the scenes had been
hammed up for the cameras.
The Romany Women’s Union has since been working to dispel the
stereotypical view of gypsies – including staging a beauty pageant for
traveller girls.
Mrs Smith said: “We are not tarty, stay-at-home housewives as portrayed in the TV show.
“Our aim is to find someone beautiful and proud of who and what they are.”
Alex and Rory Scarfe were unavailable for comment last night. Publishers Simon & Schuster refused to comment. |
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| 28 Jun 2011 06:45 |
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Bow to the 'Gypsy King': Thousands of UK travellers crown their new leader in historic ballot
By
Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 2:22 PM on 26th June 2011
Hail the king: Ladislav Stojka, from Peterborough wears his crown on the day of his coronation.
With a gold crown perched jauntily on his head, Britain's first-ever elected 'Gypsy King' takes a bow.
Ladislav Stojka, 53, was crowned after thousands of travellers in the UK's Roma Gypsy community cast their vote in an historic ballot.
Mr Stojka, was chosen from 19 candidates by representatives from 10
cities including Bolton, Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester,
Bradford and London. He was given a traditional crown and
'old sticks,' but left by sleek limousine rather than horse and cart to
attend a celebration party with friends and family in his home city of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.
Once Ladislav was officially named the
winner, he sat on a throne as Miss Roma 2011, Maria Kalinacoba, 17, of Chatham, Kent placed the crown on his head.
His coronation was announced at Peterborough Town Hall where representatives met to
cast their block votes from each community during an election which
lasted little over an hour. Around 100 members of the Roma Gypsy
community, largely from Czech Republic and Slovakia, attended the
inaugural election ceremony. One happy representative said it was a great day for the Roma community. He said: 'This is an important day for us. We now have a Gypsy King who has been elected.
Regal: Miss Roma 2011 Maria Kalinacoba, 17, crowns Ladislav Stojka in Peterborough
Coronation: The new Gypsy King, surrounded by bodyguards and gypsy officials, sits on his throne as he greets his subjects
Royal command: Ladislav Stojka leaves his coronation in a limousine rather than a horse and carriage
'Many years ago we crowned whoever was the strongest but now we have all agreed on someone. He will represent our community.'
Crowning glory: Miss Roma, 2011, Maria Kalinacoba, from Chatham, Kent
Organiser Roman Cicko, who moved from
Slovakia in 1999 and now represents the 4,000 Roma living in
Peterborough, hopes it will become the first step to creating a Gypsy
Council. He said: 'The new king must be a respectable man and will encourage education. 'There
are maybe five different gypsy groups in this country and we're trying
to bring all of them together under one Gypsy council.
'We hope eventually to have a
Gypsy Council where our Gypsy King will sit with other members of the
Gypsy and travelling community and speak on our behalf. 'We
want to see what we can do for this country rather than what the
country can do for us after it has provided us with sanctuary.' The
King will act as a point of contact for the police, local council and
government to discuss issues and will encourage integration. The
Commission for Racial Equality estimates that there are between 270 and
360,000 Gypsies and Travellers in England in settled housing. A further 100,000 maintain a nomadic lifestyle. |
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| 28 Jun 2011 16:13 |
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| I protest, he may represent us in England but not in other countires, we are estamated to be about 15 million, but never the less he must act as a representative of Gypsies in England only, that is all, but to be a king is absurd, we never had a ligitimate king,that is apointed by the majority, of Roma/Gypsies neather by the world, but if the Engish Gypsies want him, that is their business,what we want is a representetive to be recognized by the UN, and the world, then I shall recognize that person not as a king but just a man who will put us in the worlds family, and have a voice in the UN, then and only then, I might call him a prime minister of all Gypsies, I can bet my last dollar that the British government has a good laugh, over this event, now if he will give education and better the life of the Roma/Gypsies in England, let him do so by all means, and I mean, as a king, as a beggar or anything else, what is good for the Gypsies of England, other countries to follow, and maybe we shall unite and vote for a person to lead us,
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| 02 Jul 2011 17:33 |
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| this Ladislav Stojka, who was crowned recently by a beautiful, Gypsiy girl she is called miss Gypsy, is the funnyiest thing that I saw since I am a memeber of JF, this man must be rich, but I doubt if he is highly educated , he made a mistake, he should have proclaimed himself the head of the Romani counsul that would sound better, if he has such big connections with the local government, but, no! he wants to be called a kiing, for us of other countries and even in England, not in his terotery, he means nothing to us, and never will, unless a miricle will happen and all of England will consider him the king of Gypsies, I say again only in England, and no were else, Victor Vishnevsky |
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| 03 Jul 2011 01:18 |
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| I totally agree. That sort of coronation belong to an comedy. |
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| 08 Jul 2011 11:36 |
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Yes I agree but its not English Romany its European Roma:) Folk in England view it as a farce!!
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victorv1
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| 18 Jul 2011 17:01 |
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It is good to know that that the Folk of England, see it as a farce, because he was not elected, and he has no right to call himself a King of all Roma/Gypsies, he may be amongst his folks, but he does not mean anything to others, Roma, and never will.
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