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Surge in cable thefts sparks alarm

9:32am Thursday 18th March 2010

POWER company bosses are offering big rewards for information that helps them snare copper crooks who are taking deadly risks targeting electricity cables.

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Top financier bolsters Saints board of directors

9:12am Thursday 18th March 2010

A HIGHLY successful Singapore-based financier is one of two new directors recruited to Saints’ board as the club approaches one of the most pivotal periods in its proud history.

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Teenager denies schoolboy murder

8:59am Thursday 18th March 2010

A TEENAGER has pleaded not guilty to murdering 15-year-old schoolboy John Marsh.

From Hollyoaks to Hollywood for Emma Rigby?

3:30pm Thursday 18th March 2010

IT’S a fair old hop from Hollyoaks to Hollywood, but that’s the destination former soap babe Emma Rigby has in her sights.

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Florist in 'stable condition'

3:35pm Thursday 18th March 2010

A FLORIST who was taken ill following a struggle outside his shop more than a week ago was in a stable condition in hospital as the Star went to press.

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Top brass talent

12:00pm Thursday 18th March 2010

THE high-flying musicians of Rainford Band chalked up another success in their quest for honours at the weekend, when they qualified for the finals of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain.

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Now this is how you do it son, says Scully

11:24am Thursday 18th March 2010

“LISTEN here son, keep your eyes on the ball and put your fingers up to form a target for the pass…”

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