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Hughes is leading lady
ATHLETICS: The ladies section of Burnden Roadrunners took the club honours at the Wesham 10K race. Sixteen Burnden members competed in a field of 500 who braved the freezing fog. Once again it was the women of the who stole the show with some strong
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Reserves switch
WANDERERS have switched their next reserve team game against Liverpool on Wednesday, December 10 to the Reebok Stadium. The tie had originally been scheduled for the County Ground at Leyland.
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Ingram shines in class field
KATIE Ingram was Horwich Harriers’ most impressive performer in the English Cross Country Series race in Liverpool. Against many of the best cross country runners in the country, Ingram, pictured, finished 23rd in 28mins 55secs, with Suzanne Budgett
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Stars at book signing
GARY Cahill and Joey O’Brien will be at the club superstore at the Reebok Stadium on Thursday night, between 5.30pm and 6.30pm, to sign copies of the Official Bolton Wanderers Quiz Book. The book, on offer at £9.99 from most good bookstores, was compiled
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Ice thieves steal 20 vehicles
TWENTY vehicles have been stolen in Greater Manchester this week while they were left defrosting. The vehicles were stolen when the drivers left them unattended, with the keys in the ignition and engines running. With temperatures expected to continue
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Hardman digs in
BOLTON middle distance prospect Oriel Hardman is getting stuck into her winter work as she prepares for another successful assault on the track next season. The 16-year-old took the national under-17s age group by storm last season as she knocked 10
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An extra term for free school meals
A PILOT project giving free school meals in Bolton to new starters is to be extended by town hall bosses. The one-term initiative for reception class children is being extended for a further term at a cost of about £180,000. The move means youngsters
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What a display for school art
BUDDING artists let their imaginations run wild to create wonderful works of art. And to their delight, their Bolton school, Harwood Meadows, had the paintings professionally displayed in the school hall for its first art exhibition. Every child in
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Charity boost for little Rhys
LITTLE Rhys Williams is all smiles — but he has to live with a painful skin condition. The three-year-old is one of just 5,000 people in the UK who have epidermolysis bullosa (EB), a rare genetic disorder which causes blistering at the slightest touch
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Waste disposal deal for £70m
THE Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority, which disposes waste collected from Bolton homes and businesses, is close to signing a deal with a private company. The authority has agreed in principle for Viridor Laing to take on Greater Manchester
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Actor organising Christmas party
HE shot to fame for his roles in the hit film East Is East and the popular show Holby City, but this Christmas Bolton actor Ian Aspinall is turning his attentions to a more low-key event. Ian will be hosting an afternoon of live music at the Brass Cat
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FLT looking for volunteers
FARNWORTH Little Theatre are looking for volunteers to help stage their productions. The company are in need of set-builders, front of house staff, bar staff, fundraisers, box office staff and anyone else who feels they can help out. Volunteers should
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Dimebag memorial details announced
BOLTON Metal Alliance will host their annual Dimebag Darrell memorial concert on Saturday at The Alma, on Bradshawgate. Local metal legends Displacement will be playing a full set of Pantera and Damageplan songs, played in their own inimitable style
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Bolton actors scoop top awards
MAXINE Peake has won the MEN Theatre Awards’ prestigious Best Actress gong. The Bolton-born actress won the award for her performance in The Children’s Hour at the Royal Exchange. Bolton actor Andrew Buchan was also rewarded with the Best Actor in
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Rehearsals in full swing for Christmas concert
ADLINGTON Music and Arts Society are currently rehearsing for their annual Christmas Concert. The choir, made up from members young and not so young, are working on their harmonies to get the best out of their programme of Christmas songs and
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New acting classes
A NEW acting class will start on Wednesday nights for budding theatre actors. The classes will run be run by actor, writer and director Joe O’Byrne, whose play The Bench will be shown as part of the Re:Play season at the Library Theatre in Manchester
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More school fees help for parents
BOLTON School is increasing the number of assisted places available in the wake of the credit crunch. The independent school says it has experienced an increase in the number of parents seeking help with fees. And this week the school announced it would
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Pub has got talent to help hospice
FINAL preparations for what is set to be Westhoughton’s biggest talent show are now well under way. The Wheatsheaf pub in Market Street is hosting a charity Christmas show in aid of Bolton Hospice on Saturday, December 20. Acts will include comedians
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Drivers alerted for severe weather warning
Drivers in the North West are being advised to check the weather forecast and road conditions before they travel overnight tonight. The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for the North West, Yorkshire and Humber, the North East, and
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Bolton Hospice Light Up A Life celebration called off
A service to switch-on lights in memory of loved ones at Bolton Hospice tonight has been cancelled. The decision was taken not to hold the Light Up A Life Christmas celebration due to weather conditions. The Light Up A Life appeal gives families the
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Dog is rescued from ice in Leigh
A DOG was rescued by firefighters after becoming stranded by ice. The collie, which is thought to be a stray, was chasing ducks across the frozen lake at Firs Park in Leigh this morning. It managed to get on to an island in the middle
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M62 crash causes more delays
A serious crash on the M62 near Warrington is causing major delay on all link roads. The East Lancs Road is also jammed according to the latest reports as drivers attempt to find alternative routes in and out of Manchester.
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Choir sings the musicals
A CHURCH choir is aiming to sing away the January blues with a concert featuring popular songs from well-loved musicals. St Anne’s Choir will be performing its 10th anniversary concert at St Anne’s Church, Turton, on Friday, January 23, and tickets cost
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Bike stolen from home
THIEVES kicked open the door of a home in Radcliffe and ransacked it before stealing a mountain bike. Police are hunting the offenders after they are also believed to have struck at at an address in Ringley Old Brow in Ringley last Tuesday. The Raleigh
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Focus on churches
A NEW book about religion in Turton has been produced by David Leeming. The book, Churches and Chapels of Turton, is available from some book shops or Turton Local History Society, on 01204 308322.
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Trapped dog rescued
A DOG was rescued by firefighters after being stranded by ice. The Collie, which is thought to be a stray, was chasing ducks across the frozen lake at Firs Park in Leigh this morning He managed to get onto an island in the middle of the water, but was
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Car parts stolen from compound
FIVE catalytic converters worth £1,000 were stolen by thieves who cut them from cars. The thieves struck in the compound of BCC Group Ltd, in the Tonge Bridge Industrial Estate, Tonge Fold, between 4pm on Friday and 9am on Monday. They took the catalytic
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Brownies invitation
BROWNIES and Rainbows are looking for new members in Little Hulton. The groups meet at St Paul’s Peel Parish Church, in Manchester Road West. For more information about the groups’ activities, contact Annie on 07768 766666 or Sue on 0161 2786799.
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Lawyer’s mohican raises hospice funds
A LIFELONG Bolton Wanderers fan has raised thousands of pounds for charity by daring to sport a red mohican with the message “I love Man U” scrawled onto his bare scalp. Lawyer John Bradshaw wisely added the words “but BWFC more” in tribute to his favourite
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Warren warns of Fagan threat
FRANK Warren believes Oisin Fagan will be no pushover for Amir Khan’s return to the ring on Saturday, following the Bolton boxer’s embarrassing first round defeat three months ago. Khan lost in just 54 seconds in sensational fashion to Colombian Breidis
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Bromley Cross area forum meeting cancelled
This evening's Bromley Cross area forum meeting has been cancelled. It was due to take place at St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Darwen Road at 6.30pm. The cancellation follows an assessment of the weather conditions and advice to avoid
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Asylum seeker, 54, jailed for using a false passport
AN asylum seeker who used a fake passport to fly to Pakistan has been jailed for 12 months. Fakhar Saif, aged 54, of Booth Road, Little Lever, was found guilty of possession of false identification documents. Saif had bought the fake passport for £3,000
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Olympic star joins Mayor’s hospital visit
YOUNG patients at the Royal Bolton Hospital received an Olympic-sized Christmas treat when gold medal-winning cyclist Jason Kenny made a visit. He was joined by Father Christmas and the Mayor of Bolton, Cllr Anthony Connell, who handed out boxes of chocolates
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They’re off to see the Wizard
YOUNG actors at Thornleigh Salesian College are preparing to stage the Wizard of Oz. More than 50 members of cast, aged from 11 to 18, have spent the last three months rehearsing the show, while another 20 have been designing and creating the sets.
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Residents are reaping the rewards of their efforts
A DOUBLE celebration is under way for a residents’ group which has transformed a patch of wasteland into a community space. Hunger Hill Action Group has officially opened the area behind Knutshaw Crescent following months of hard work. And that hard
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Blackpool Scorpions 68 Adlington Rangers 10
ADLINGTON Rangers’ promotion hopes suffered a setback with a heavy defeat at table-topping Blackpool. Rangers turned in their worst performance for some time in the big Division Two clash in which they second best virtually throughout.
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Old girls’ gifts for good causes
BOLTON School Old Girls’ Association spread some seasonal goodwill by raising more than £1,000 for charity. The association held a Christmas market in the school’s arts centre, with help from a town crier. Stalls displayed jewellery, cosmetics, preserves
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Call for lights on road after fatal accident
A TREACHEROUS stretch of road needs to be lit up to prevent more deaths, it has been claimed. Blackrod Town Council is calling for lighting on the A6, following a fatal road crash. Last week, Barry Britton, aged 48, of Highfield Road in Adlington was
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Soccer cup charity boost
GUIDE Dogs for the Blind has received a £2,500 boost, thanks to Bolton’s annual Hospital Cup competition. The football tournament, organised by the Bolton and District Hospital Saturday Fund, was first played in 1930 and raises money for good
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Bolton maternity worker's special date at Palace
A WOMAN who has been helping Bolton mums-to-be for many years has fulfiled a lifetime’s ambition by meeting the Queen. Samatiben “Sue” Desai has worked in Royal Bolton Hospital’s Princess Anne Maternity Unit for 23 years and was awarded an
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Software solutions at Reebok show
A LEADING software solutions for business exhibition is heading north to the Reebok Stadium. The Softworld show will be delivering solutions to UK businesses in February with a series of regional shows. The exhibition, to be held at the Reebok over
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Festive online shopping to rise by 10pc
THE internet’s silent assault on traditional shopping continues apace as new figures reveal that online Christmas sales look set to increase by 10 per cent this year. More consumers than ever are using the internet for their gift and food shopping, according
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Lawyers qualify through firm's training scheme
THREE new solicitors have qualified through a law firm’s own rigorous in-house training scheme. Stephensons Solicitors is ranked as the fifth largest law firm in the North-west, according to the latest edition of the Legal 500, a definitive in-depth
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Workshop gives Muslim girls a taste for business
GIRLS at Bolton Muslim Girls School received an introduction in the world of business. Bolton Council of Mosques, in partnership with the council-backed Business Bolton, held an “introduction to business” workshop at the school. It was designed to give
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Petty crime 'hitting small businesses'
PETTY crime is costing small businesses thousands of pounds, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Small businesses each lose an average of £13,500 every year because of crime, while more than two thirds are victims of crime, according
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Babysitter is jailed for rape and sex abuse
A BABYSITTER who raped and molested a girl who he was supposed to be looking after has been jailed for six years. Craig Beckett, aged 27, of Diamond Street, Leigh, committed the offences over a number of years when he was aged between 12 and
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£1bn town centre plan still on course
THE £1 billion redevelopment plan which will transform Bolton town centre in the next 10 years is on track, despite the devastating effect the credit crunch has had on the construction industry. Bolton Council development and regeneration boss Keith
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Everyone happy with a great show
IN 1980 the cast of “Seasoned With Love”, all members of the Trinity Congregational Methodist Church, Farnworth, look very cheerful. I think they were having a very good time. The play was written by Mrs L. Reeves, the Guide Captain at the church, and
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As a commuter, please say no to road charge
I HAVE read various letters regarding the “congestion stealth tax” and, as a daily commuter for the last five years, I’ve never felt compelled to write into The Bolton News until events last week. Can someone tell me what increase in passengers
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From our archives
10 YEARS AGO From the Evening News December 3, 1998 Community groups in Little Hulton and Farnworth have issued an Anneka Rice-style challenge to local businesses to make a difference to someone’s life this Christmas. Bosses at firms in the area
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Cahill ready for England, says O'Brien
IT isn’t only the Wanderers fans who are calling for Gary Cahill to be given a shot at full international honours with England. His defensive partner for much of this season, Andy O’Brien, has joined the growing list of admirers who believe the 22-year-old
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Ex-model Vernon returns to host Clothes Show
BOLTON-born celebrity Vernon Kay is going back to where his career started next week, when he helps to host Clothes Show Live at the NEC in Birmingham. In 1996 Kay, who grew up in Lostock, was packing bananas in a factory when he was spotted by talent
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Garden gear is stolen
A LAWNMOWER and a leaf blowing machine, worth £125, were stolen from a garden shed. Thieves broke into a shed at the back of a house in Plodder Lane, Farnworth, between 11.55pm on Sunday and 7am on Monday. Anybody with any information about the incident
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Top gear is a lifesaver, ask Liam
MORE and more people on motorbikes and scooters seem to be riding around Bolton in ordinary clothes. Yet as local 19-year-old rider Liam Brennan discovered, the right protective gear can prevent serious injury. He was knocked from his motorbike and
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Cutting back to Christmas basics
“HARK the herald angels sing? We’d rather hear the tills “kerching” ….. that’s the anthem of credit-crunch Christmas 2008. In UK towns and cities from Bolton to Basildon, we’ve so lost touch with the true spirit of this festive season that the “Christmas
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Good idea to extend Metroshuttle
I COMMISERATE with Alan Calvert in The Bolton News (November 24), and his rather forlorn bus ride around Bolton on the new Metroshuttle, bus number 500. Even so, I cannot help feeling that it would be a good idea to extend this service to include Sainsbury
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Khan happy with Pacquiao’s help
AMIR Khan says sparring with Manny Pacquiao has helped fine-tune his boxing skills ahead of his return to the ring. The 21-year-old starts his comeback against Oisin Fagan at London’s ExCel arena on Saturday after suffering defeat for the first time
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Let's hope Alexandra has that winning Factor . . .
IF Laura White can’t win The X Factor I really hope Londoner Alexandra Burke does. The 20 year-old — like Laura from Atherton who was voted off far too early for such a good performer — Alexandra actually has an amazing voice and knows how to use it
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Fed-up with Market Place
I AM writing this letter because I am fed up of hearing about Bolton Market Place. What can we do about it? Yes it is a waste of money, yes there are no seats, yes it is for the younger people with money. Maybe we should just go to Bury. It’s far better
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Why motorists should pay
Mr T Davies, (Letters, November 28) challenges me to say why the motorist should pay to improve public transport. There are several good arguments. To begin with, highway congestion occurs when more cars than the system can accommodate try to use the
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After the snow, here comes the ice
Hundreds of commuters faced another day of strife getting to work today as ice made conditions treacherous on many estate roads. Although main roads were clear many motorists found it difficult moving off their drives. And icey conditions
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Bolton's amazing 10-egg big breakfast challenge
A CAFE is offering a gut-busting breakfast challenge — eat every last morsel of its fearsome full English and you can have it for free. But be warned — this supersized meal is not for the faint of heart. In fact, the owner of Mario’s Cafe Bar
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Don't blame us for traffic chaos, says Bolton Council
BOLTON Council has rejected claims that budget cutbacks were responsible for traffic chaos caused by heavy snowfall yesterday. Early morning traffic ground to a halt across the town despite the fact that gritters went out twice during the night
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Bolton Mets 8 Woolston Rovers 48
METS began a tough run of games against the top three sides by being well beaten by Woolston. After holding the Warrington side for most of the first half, the Mets ran out of steam in the second and were overpowered by a stronger, more organised outfit
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MPs silent on Clarence Street demolition
I FEEL I must write and keep the momentum going before it is too late. While I, for one, am glad that the threatened demolition of Clarence Street Community Centre has sparked off a good debate between the readers of The Bolton News, it shows that people
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Not a gritter in sight
ONCE again the Bolton motorist is badly let down by our council. Despite the heaviest snowfall in years there wasn’t a gritter to be found on any of our roads. I think local companies should be able to sue the council for lost hours due to employee's
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And the bride wore . . . a bikini?
IT was lovely to see young children from Lostock Primary School pictured in The Bolton News taking part in a mock wedding at the pretty church of St Thomas and St John’s. Pupils Isla Crowder and Jack Melling were the bride and groom in formal attire,
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Road charge: We must contribute
COUNCILLOR John Walsh’s letter (November 25) on the TIF bid (Congestion Charge) is either entirely disingenuous or completely absurd. He says public transport improvements should be paid for by motoring taxes, road tax, fuel duty, VAT. Two sentences
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The right treatment?
OF course drug addicts should seek treatment if they want to continue receiving incapacity benefit. The number of people unable to work and thus on benefit due to drug addiction has increased by more than 12 per cent in the past four years, to more than
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Halal slaughter is much more humane
I AM writing with reference to a reader’s letter regarding halal meat. The reader claimed that the halal meat process was, and I quote, “shameful, barbaric and unnecessary”. In response, I would like to defend both the kosher and halal meat
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Youngsters let down by their parents
TWO stories spotted in national newspapers on the same day reveal an interesting facet of life today. New research showed that children given just 30 minutes of one-to-one literacy help saw their reading age improve by nearly two years. And Schools Minister
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Brown was half right: We're just bust
SO Prime Minisier Brown and his puppet Darling expect the population of Great Britain to dash out, empty their bank accounts and spend their hard earned savings because 2.5 per cent has been taken from VAT when shops are already discounting prices
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At a standstill all because of some snow
I SPENT three hours trying to get to work yesterday and cannot believe that much of the area came to a stop because of three inches of snow. To top it all the roads were not gritted again. And I am sure they will say they were caught off guard
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Nolan's goal challenge
KEVIN Nolan feels he and his midfield teammates need to get among the goals to keep Wanderers riding high in the Premier League. Saturday’s 4-1 win over Sunderland, their fourth victory in five games, launched the Whites into the top 10 for the first
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Hunt set for more time at Brum
NICKY Hunt is poised to extend his loan spell at Birmingham City. The full-back limped out of the Blues’ 1-1 draw with Wolves on Saturday with a hamstring injury but has impressed manager Alex McLeish to such a degree that he is looking to
