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Wolves pair are among north west's most powerful

6:50pm Sunday 20th July 2008

TWO members of the Warrington Wolves board have appeared on a list of the north west's most powerful people.

Pensioner robbed of her pride and joy

2:50pm Sunday 20th July 2008

AN elderly disabled woman has been left distraught after thieves stole the hanging baskets she was hoping to win a gardening competition with.

George's message to murdered teen's family

11:30am Sunday 20th July 2008

BIRCHWOOD's dancing teenager George Sampson has appealed to teenagers in the town to stop carrying knives.

Fuel protest on motorways

1:40pm Saturday 19th July 2008

FUEL protests have been taking place this morning as a convoy of vehicles made their way from Burtonwood Services on the M62 northbound to join the M6.

Town's businesses celebrate

Celebrations for Redelec Limited, winners of the Business of the Year Picture: Dave Gillespie

10:50am Saturday 19th July 2008

THERE were celebrations all round last night as Warrington Business Awards toasted the cream of the town's companies at the Park Royal Hotel, Stretton.

Police release arson suspect CCTV

2:51pm Friday 18th July 2008

POLICE have released the images of two boys they want to speak to after an arson attack in Folly Lane.

Two youths in court charged with raping a boy

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12:44pm Friday 18th July 2008

TWO teenagers have appeared in court charged with the kidnapping and rape of a 12–year–old boy.

Learning to give pets the kiss of life

Lorraine Duffy, founder of Pet Education 4 U, practises CPR on a canine mannequin       Picture: Darren Tudor DTM110708

7:20am Friday 18th July 2008

PET owners can now learn how to give their animals the kiss of life thanks to specialist workshops being offered in Daresbury.

Pay up or we won't back bridge

2:18pm Thursday 17th July 2008

DEVELOPERS behind plans for the new Mersey bridge have been told to pay up to help ease Warrington’s congested roads or face opposition to their plans.

Thug attacks mum and punches dad in jaw ... but walks free from court

10:10am Thursday 17th July 2008

A THUG who sent his father into a diabetic shock when he punched him in the jaw minutes after assaulting his mother will not go to prison.

Wolves ace faces assault charge

Reardon before Friday's clash with former club Bradford

6:14pm Wednesday 16th July 2008

WARRINGTON Wolves star Stuart Reardon and St Helens ace Leon Pryce are to appear in court on charges of assault and violence.

Men cautioned for sex act in public loo

4:34pm Wednesday 16th July 2008

THREE men have been arrested for engaging in sexual activity in Lyme Street public toilets.

Cocaine is now cheaper than beer

2:30pm Sunday 20th July 2008

THE number of people using cocaine is increasing as the price of the Class A drug plummets.

Violent thugs walk free from court

Dean Brettle punched and kicked a man as he lay on the ground

10:30am Sunday 20th July 2008

A THUG forced a taxi driver to take him around town while he punched him repeatedly and threatened to kill his family.

Judge’s frustration at dropped assault trial

4:17pm Wednesday 16th July 2008

A JUDGE has condemned the wasted cost to the public purse after a trial was abandoned at the last minute.


National News

Harrington wins Open in style

Padraig Harrington won the Open for a second year

Updated 1:13am Monday 21st July 2008

Ireland's golf hero Padraig Harrington has joined an elite band of sportsmen by winning the Open Championship two years in a row, and in style.


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