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  • Rajas and Rani new collectionRajas and Rani new collection
    3:28pm Fri 27 Jun 08
    Rajas and Ranis have unveiled their latest range of Indian clothing for children - an exclusive collection of traditional garments in the modern cosmopolitan fashion lifestyle.

    New chairman is elected
    3:04pm Friday 27th June 2008
    A group promoting responsible alcohol sales and combating alcohol abuse has got a new chairman.

    Geordie accent is favourite for drivers
    2:06pm Friday 27th June 2008
    Nearly half of all British drivers would love to be driven round the bend by a sat nav with a Geordie accent according to The Co-operative Insurance.

    Halal hampers company starts a small revolution Halal hampers company starts a small revolution
    1:55pm Fri 27 Jun 08
    Rather than handing over an envelope of cash this summer why not not try something completely different.

    Lifetime Achievement award for AliLifetime Achievement award for Ali
    1:53pm Fri 27 Jun 08
    Bradford University director Ali Rashid has won a Royal Television Society lifetime achievement award.

    Four jailed for life
    2:59pm Thursday 26th June 2008
    Four men were jailed for life for the "cold-blooded execution" of a man.
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    Conviction of BNP activist is upheld
    2:57pm Thursday 26th June 2008
    The High Court upheld the conviction today of a BNP political activist who claimed he was legally entitled to put up posters in public of three convicted killers with the description "illegal immigrant murder scum".
    Reader comment (1)

    Fosis conference in Salford
    1:42pm Thursday 26th June 2008
    Over 500 Muslim students have gathered at the University of Salford for the national conference of FOSIS - the Federation of Student Islamic Societies.

    Shimla curry in favourShimla curry in favour
    9:39am Thu 26 Jun 08
    Shimla Spice in Shipley has come out on top in the Lord Mayor's Curry Club awards.

    UPDATE: Fatal fire 'not linked to previous criminal proceedings'UPDATE: Fatal fire 'not linked to previous criminal proceedings'
    12:50pm Wed 25 Jun 08
    Police investigating a suspicious fatal house fire in Bolton say the incident is not believed to be connected to any previous criminal proceedings.

    Nisha's brother slams claims
    3:42pm Wednesday 25th June 2008
    The brother of murdered special constable Nisha Patel-Nasri spoke out against claims that she was a "secret vice madam".

    She sacrificed her life to save her children and me - husband  She sacrificed her life to save her children and me - husband
    3:19pm Wed 25 Jun 08
    The distraught husband of a grandmother killed in the Great Lever blaze tragedy has paid tribute to her.

    Investigation underway after blaze
    9:29am Wednesday 25th June 2008
    An investigation is underway after a woman died in a fire and her daughter and granddaughter were left fighting for their lives.

    Tribute to firemen's 'selfless bravery'Tribute to firemen's 'selfless bravery'
    8:13am Wed 25 Jun 08
    THE bravery of the firefighters who risked their lives to save Hameeda Begum and her family has been praised by the most senior officer in Bolton.

    Police in appeal to witnesses
    8:11am Wednesday 25th June 2008
    POLICE have made a plea for witnesses to the fire to come forward.

    We have lost a great mum - grieving sonWe have lost a great mum - grieving son
    8:09am Wed 25 Jun 08
    THE son of house blaze victim Hameeda Begum has spoken of his family's devastation.

    Police treating Great Lever death blaze as 'suspicious'Police treating Great Lever death blaze as 'suspicious'
    8:01am Wed 25 Jun 08
    AN investigation is underway after a woman died in a fire and her daughter and granddaughter were left fighting for their lives.

    Great Lever blaze tragedy: Eye witness accountsGreat Lever blaze tragedy: Eye witness accounts
    3:48pm Tue 24 Jun 08
    Eye-witnesses and rescuers have given dramatic video interviews describing the scene during a fatal house blaze in Bolton.

    UPDATE: Arson link to fatal house fireUPDATE: Arson link to fatal house fire
    12:18pm Tue 24 Jun 08
    A 71-year-old woman died and the firefighter rescuing her was badly burned in a suspected arson attack at a Bolton house.

    Woman dies in Great Lever house blaze
    8:02am Tuesday 24th June 2008
    A 71-year-old woman has died after a house fire in Bolton.

    Nazi follower jailed for 16 years for bombmakingNazi follower jailed for 16 years for bombmaking
    2:20pm Tue 24 Jun 08
    A Nazi paedophile who made nail bombs to attack black, Asian and Jewish people has been jailed for a total of 16 years.

    Friends rally to support Great Lever blaze husband
    12:46pm Tuesday 24th June 2008
    Great Lever councillor Mohammed Ayub has been among many friends rallying round to support Chifhty Mumtaz following the horrific suspected arson attack at their home.

    Sukhi’s aims to curry favour
    12:23pm Tuesday 24th June 2008
    An Indian restaurant has been nominated to represent the constituency in a House of Commons curry festival.

    Estate agent is jailed
    9:55am Tuesday 24th June 2008
    A “greedy and wicked” estate agent, who hoped to pocket a fortune kidnapping and torturing her former boss, was jailed for 10 years.

    Egotistical Peers
    9:34am Tuesday 24th June 2008
    I am not an Islamic scholar but I am a Muslim and along with many other millions of Muslims are fed-up with having to explain about marches to non-Muslims.
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    Wife assaulted by husband
    9:24am Tuesday 24th June 2008
    A woman described her eight-year marriage as volatile and said she was sick of being used as a punch bag'.

    Tribute to firefighters' bravery
    8:46am Tuesday 24th June 2008
    Vinny Simpson, Bolton Borough Commander for the fire service, said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the lady who died, and the other occupants of the house who were involved in this tragic incident.

    Ferry capsizes in Philippines typhoonFerry capsizes in Philippines typhoon
    10:29am Mon 23 Jun 08
    Hundreds of passengers were feared trapped and may have died after their ferry capsized in the Philippines during Typhoon Fengshen, said two survivors who struggled ashore yesterday.

    Bloodshed in Iraq continues
    9:58am Monday 23rd June 2008
    A suicide bomber blew herself up in front of a government compound north-east of Baghdad, killing at least 10 people and wounding 35.

    Dubai entertainment district planned
    10:45am Saturday 21st June 2008
    Dubai Infinity Holdings, the investments enterprise has announced a joint venture with Yash Raj Films.

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