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Cannabis growing operation was giving neighbours headaches

Updated 10:00am Friday 19th March 2010

POLICE discovered a cannabis growing operation tucked inside a flat’s airing cupboard… after neighbours complained a pungent smell from the property had been giving them headaches.


Kirsty's family opposes cancer screening unit closure

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Updated 8:30am Friday 19th March 2010

THE family of Kirsty Winstanley have added their voice to the chorus of disapproval over proposals to close a cancer screening unit.

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Saints 28 Warrington 18

Updated 12:34am Saturday 20th March 2010

Saints maintained their remarkable home record against Wolves with a hard-fought win in an enthralling game at Knowsley Road.

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Travel chaos as BA staff walk out

Tony Woodley, joint leader of Unite, did not agree to BA's latest offer

Updated 12:10am Saturday 20th March 2010

Three days of air travel misery have begun after British Airways cabin crew walked out in a dispute over cost-cutting.

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