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  • Two jailed for radio robbery murder
    4:59pm Thursday 15th May 2008
    Two drug addict brothers have been jailed for life for killing a hard-working father who tried to stop them stealing his £5 van radio.

    'I didn't defend myself'
    4:17pm Thursday 15th May 2008
    A trained barrister says she was booted off The Apprentice because she failed to defend herself.

    Father and daughter crushed
    4:12pm Thursday 15th May 2008
    An Indian worker and his four-year-old daughter were crushed to death by a bus after the conductor pushed them off for not having the fare.

    Man cleared after voting probe
    10:31am Thursday 15th May 2008
    An investigation into how 27 voters were registered at the family home of a would-be MP has cleared him of any wrongdoing.

    Cricket bat used to club student to death, court told
    4:55pm Wednesday 14th May 2008
    A man "cursed by black magic" battered a defenceless student to death with a cricket bat, a murder trial jury was told.

    Bombs rip through ancient city
    11:34am Wednesday 14th May 2008
    A series of bombs exploded across the ancient city of Jaipur, killing at least 80 people and transforming busy markets, a jewellery bazaar and a Hindu temple into scenes of carnage.

    Man fails in freedom bid
    4:06pm Tuesday 13th May 2008
    A convicted terrorist has today failed in a bid to win his freedom from jail.

    Cannabis plant? You must be joking!Cannabis plant? You must be joking!
    2:15pm Mon 12 May 08
    Shocked shopkeeper Amrat Kanji could not believe his eyes when police burst into his Bolton store and started to search for a cannabis farm.
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    Bollywood's biggest fan!
    1:42pm Monday 12th May 2008
    Sixty-year-old Margaret Whiteley watches more Bollywood movies than your average cinema goer.

    Father speaks of grief
    9:06am Monday 12th May 2008
    The devastated father of a seven-year-old boy killed when part of a wall fell on him has spoken following the tragedy.

    Digi-box raids set to continue
    8:03am Monday 12th May 2008
    Virgin Media have continued their clampdown on the illegal use and modification of digital TV set- top boxes.
    Reader comment (1)

    Chainsaw girl led racist attack in Bolton street
    6:09pm Friday 9th May 2008
    A teenage girl held a chainsaw to a man's head in a terrifying racist attack.

    Judge orders perjury inquiry
    6:06pm Friday 9th May 2008
    A judge has called for an investigation into possible charges of perjury and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice after sentencing a takeaway worker for wounding a colleague.

    Sikhs barred from parliamentSikhs barred from parliament
    5:53pm Fri 9 May 08
    Delegates from the Sikh Federation in the West Midlands were not allowed to enter the European Parliament because they were wearing kirpans it has been claimed.

    Media nomination for Teji SinghMedia nomination for Teji Singh
    5:44pm Fri 9 May 08
    The woman who helped revolutionise the ethnic public relations industry has been nominated for a national award.

    Funding boost for charity
    9:51am Thursday 8th May 2008
    A charity which helps the British Asian Community contribute to social change in India is among the new projects sharing a £5.5m Government funding boost.

    Gun probe is dropped
    4:59pm Wednesday 7th May 2008
    Police have dropped an investigation into a council officer who was arrested after a "gun" was seized at his home.

    Thieves strike after hiding in back room
    4:59pm Wednesday 7th May 2008
    Thieves raided a cash and carry after hiding in a store room until it was closed.

    Change in direction for mosque
    4:57pm Wednesday 7th May 2008
    A Mosque has changed the direction in which worshippers pray after it was revealed the direction of Makkah was over 35 degrees out.

    Royal invitation for restaurant ownerRoyal invitation for restaurant owner
    10:23am Wed 7 May 08
    A Birmingham Restaurant was invited to a reception with the Queen.

    Meera Syal in new comedyMeera Syal in new comedy
    3:30pm Tue 6 May 08
    Meera Syal is teaming up with Peep Show star Olivia Colman in Syal's first comedy role since The Kumars At No 42.

    80 protestors who walked 500 miles detained
    10:54am Tuesday 6th May 2008
    Police have detained 80 people who walked nearly 500 miles from the site of a catastrophic 1984 gas leak in central India to protest outside the prime minister's residence in New Dehli, an organiser said.

    Couple tell of Dubai quad-biking horror
    10:38am Tuesday 6th May 2008
    What was meant to be a relaxing holiday in Dubai soon turned into a nightmare for one North West couple.

    Join Cancer appealJoin Cancer appeal
    10:08am Tue 6 May 08
    A father-of-two who underwent major brain surgery to have a tumour removed is recruiting residents to step out to help cancer victims.

    Concern after raids
    10:00am Tuesday 6th May 2008
    Immigration raids across restaurants in the UK has sparked concern amongst owners that they are being unfairly targeted.
    Reader comment (1)

    Has Labour lost core Black vote?
    9:58am Tuesday 6th May 2008
    Operation Black Vote (OBV) said the Local elections across the England and Wales have sent a warning shot to Labour from Black communities unhappy with the Government's direction.

    Government to unveil Immigration points proposal
    9:56am Tuesday 6th May 2008
    Proposals will be announced today for the new points-based immigration system for people who wish to come and work in the UK, the Home Office said.

    Surgeons praised for saving foot of Nelson boy, 11Surgeons praised for saving foot of Nelson boy, 11
    6:04pm Sun 4 May 08
    A GRATEFUL father has paid tribute to hospital surgeons after they saved the left foot of his 11-year-old son following a road accident in Nelson.
    Reader comments (2)

    New religious studies GCSENew religious studies GCSE
    4:47pm Sun 4 May 08
    Exam board OCR's new draft World Religions GCSE offers greater opportunity than ever before to study both Sikhism and Buddhism.

    Islamic Insurance Company receives  FSA authorisationIslamic Insurance Company receives FSA authorisation
    7:06pm Sat 3 May 08
    Britain's first independent Islamic insurance company is set to launch after has receiving authorisation by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).

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