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The Justice Secretary Jack Straw has decided against giving parole to Ronnie Biggs, one of the Great Train robbers, it was announced today. Jack Straw turned down the chance of parole, which had been recommended by a Parole Board for the now 79 year old. Jack Straw explained he had reached the decision because Biggs had showed no repentance for what he did and said he had "outrageously courted the media". Michael Biggs, the son of Ronnie has requested that Jack Straw have another look at the decision saying that his fathers condition was life threatening. Ronnie Biggs is currently in the Norwich and Norfolk University Hospital after a fall that broke his hip. He was moved to there from Norwich Prison at the weekend. A report from the Parole Board states that: Ronnie Biggs is "manageable under the proposed risk management plan... [read full story]
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The Blues were three goals to the good inside the first 22 minutes through Florent Malouda and a double from Michael Essien. Joe Cole's first goal for 13 months completed the rout in the second half as Chelsea set a new club...
