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03/11/2011
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Cricket Agent Jailed For Betting Scam
A cricket agent has been jailed for nearly three years for his part in a betting scam.
Mazhar Majeed has been jailed for two years and eight months for the Pakistan betting scam.Former Pakistan Test cricket captain Salman Butt was jailed for 30 months for his part in the conspiracy to bowl deliberate no-balls in the Lord's game.Former world number two Test bowler Mohammad Asif was jailed for one year.
English Diet 'Healthier'
New research has revealed that if people adopted an English diet it could save up to 4,000 lives every year. Oxford University experts carrying out the study say that people in England have a healthier lifestyle and they eat more fresh fruit and vegetables while having a lower salt and fat intake.
Mother Pays Tribute To Murdered Daughter
The mother of a 28-year-old woman who was suffocated by her husband in Greater Manchester has paid tribute to her "beautiful" daughter. Pornpilai Nehls, who had a two-year-old daughter, was killed at her home in Maple Crescent, Leigh on 26 April. Her husband Rickie La-Touche, also known as Rickie Nehls, was found guilty of her murder at Preston Crown Court on Wednesday. He was jailed for life and ordered to serve a minimum of 12 years in prison. Ms Nehls's mother, Tui Srisoi, said: "Although small in stature she had a big heart and brought happiness to her friends and family. "She was also a talented artist and a loving mother to her daughter, aged only two years. She will be sorely missed."
Three Hospitalised After Mine Collapse
Two men have been taken to hospital and another treated for shock after a collapse at a mine. It took an hour to rescue the men from the Aberpergwm colliery near Glynneath, Neath Port Talbot, using an underground lift system. A trench is believed to have collapsed at around 03:06 GMT, three to four miles underground. One man suffered back injuries.
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A cricket agent has been jailed for nearly three years for his part in a betting scam.
Mazhar Majeed has been jailed for two years and eight months for the Pakistan betting scam.Former Pakistan Test cricket captain Salman Butt was jailed for 30 months for his part in the conspiracy to bowl deliberate no-balls in the Lord's game.Former world number two Test bowler Mohammad Asif was jailed for one year.
English Diet 'Healthier'
New research has revealed that if people adopted an English diet it could save up to 4,000 lives every year. Oxford University experts carrying out the study say that people in England have a healthier lifestyle and they eat more fresh fruit and vegetables while having a lower salt and fat intake.
Mother Pays Tribute To Murdered Daughter
The mother of a 28-year-old woman who was suffocated by her husband in Greater Manchester has paid tribute to her "beautiful" daughter. Pornpilai Nehls, who had a two-year-old daughter, was killed at her home in Maple Crescent, Leigh on 26 April. Her husband Rickie La-Touche, also known as Rickie Nehls, was found guilty of her murder at Preston Crown Court on Wednesday. He was jailed for life and ordered to serve a minimum of 12 years in prison. Ms Nehls's mother, Tui Srisoi, said: "Although small in stature she had a big heart and brought happiness to her friends and family. "She was also a talented artist and a loving mother to her daughter, aged only two years. She will be sorely missed."
Three Hospitalised After Mine Collapse
Two men have been taken to hospital and another treated for shock after a collapse at a mine. It took an hour to rescue the men from the Aberpergwm colliery near Glynneath, Neath Port Talbot, using an underground lift system. A trench is believed to have collapsed at around 03:06 GMT, three to four miles underground. One man suffered back injuries.
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