Conrad’s book wins readers’ choice award

5:20pm Friday 9th January 2009

A CARPET cleaner come thriller writer is celebrating after readers chose his book for an online award.

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Knifemen steal cash in Birchwood bank heist

3:36pm Friday 9th January 2009

ARMED robbers have escaped with a large amount of cash from the Halifax bank in Birchwood after threatening staff at knifepoint.

Killer's mum is benefit cheat

4:26pm Friday 9th January 2009

THE mum of Garry Newlove killer Adam Swellings has admitted stealing more than £7,000 in benefits.

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Pair bailed over Longshaw Street fight

3:36pm Friday 9th January 2009

TWO men have been released on police bail after a fight broke out in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Bid to power home with wind turbine

12:40pm Friday 9th January 2009

SOARING electricity bills and a concern for the environment led one Woolston couple to seek out different ways to power their home.

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Men for all seasons

7:40am Friday 9th January 2009

FROM tennis players to barristers and bank managers to shoppers, the new year sees new pursuits for the stars of Warrington Wolves.

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Lorry crash closes motorway sliproad

5:38pm Thursday 8th January 2009

A LORRY broke through the central reservation of the M62 and careered down the embankment, closing the motorway for hours.

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Sales shoppers in car park chaos

3:50pm Thursday 8th January 2009

SALES shoppers were struggling with more than just their bags over the festive period.

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