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Runcorn and Widnes news, Runcorn and Widnes sport, Widnes Vikings, what's on in Runcorn and Widnes http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/britain-awaiting-news-of-iran-staff-55368-24075176/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:05:15 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/britain-awaiting-news-of-iran-staff-55368-24075176/ Britain is still seeking clarification from Iran over the fate of detained British Embassy staff after one was said by his lawyer to be facing trial for "acting against national security". UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/england-target-five-bowlers-55368-24075072/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:45:15 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/england-target-five-bowlers-55368-24075072/ England are expected to follow the successful framework established in 2005 when they select their line-up for the first Ashes Test in Cardiff next Wednesday. National Sport http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/federer-tense-ahead-of-date-with-history-55368-24074981/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:15:14 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/federer-tense-ahead-of-date-with-history-55368-24074981/ Roger Federer admitted the pressure is back on as he attempts to claim a record 15th grand slam title in Sunday's Wimbledon final against Andy Roddick. National Sport http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/serena-top-in-williams-sister-act-55368-24074919/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:05:16 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/serena-top-in-williams-sister-act-55368-24074919/ Serena Williams won the battle for sibling supremacy in the women's Wimbledon final. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/lions-claim-deserved-third-test-win-55368-24074839/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:45:14 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/lions-claim-deserved-third-test-win-55368-24074839/ The British and Irish Lions ended their tour of South Africa with a 28-9 victory over the Springboks in the third Test. National Sport http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/overseas-aid-budget-to-be-rebranded-55368-24074777/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:35:16 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/overseas-aid-budget-to-be-rebranded-55368-24074777/ Overseas aid is to be rebranded in a bid to raise public awareness at home and abroad and help maintain support for spending during the downturn, the Government said. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/title-glory-for-serena-55368-24074698/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:15:14 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/title-glory-for-serena-55368-24074698/ Serena Williams landed her third Wimbledon title in fine style as she proved too strong for sister Venus in the final. National Sport http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/stars-eclipses-sandown-rivals-55368-24074625/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:45:14 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/stars-eclipses-sandown-rivals-55368-24074625/ Sea The Stars stamped his class on the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown Park with a thrilling success. National Sport http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/tower-block-fire-victims-identified-55368-24074560/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:35:14 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/tower-block-fire-victims-identified-55368-24074560/ Five of the six victims who perished when a blaze ripped through their tower block have been named by police. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/protest-by-springboks-55368-24074431/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:45:14 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/protest-by-springboks-55368-24074431/ South Africa's players made a protest in support of banned Springboks lock Bakkies Botha in Saturday's third Test against the British and Irish Lions at Ellis Park. National Sport http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/bullish-owen-ready-for-united-challenge-55368-24074337/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:15:14 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/bullish-owen-ready-for-united-challenge-55368-24074337/ Doubts may have been expressed about the wisdom of Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson signing Michael Owen but the two men themselves are convinced the deal will be a success. National Sport http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/daughter-poisoning-mother-charged-55368-24074248/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:05:15 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/daughter-poisoning-mother-charged-55368-24074248/ The mother of a child who died from a suspected methadone overdose has been charged with poisoning her daughter, police said. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/streets-at-a-halt-for-pride-march-55368-24074249/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:05:15 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/streets-at-a-halt-for-pride-march-55368-24074249/ London's busiest shopping streets were brought to a standstill as the annual Pride march dazzled onlookers with a flamboyant and colourful display. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/treasury-orders-review-of-quangos-55368-24074250/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:05:15 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/treasury-orders-review-of-quangos-55368-24074250/ The Treasury has ordered a review of spending by public bodies it was announced, as so-called "quangos" came back under the spotlight in the political battle over future spending. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/questions-asked-over-escape-routes-55368-24073975/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:05:16 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/questions-asked-over-escape-routes-55368-24073975/ Questions are being asked about whether escape routes and fire prevention measures were "adequate" at a block of flats where fire left six people dead, Harriet Harman said. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/embassy-employee-in-iran-charged-55368-24073976/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:05:16 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/embassy-employee-in-iran-charged-55368-24073976/ The lawyer of a detained Iranian employee of the British embassy in Tehran said his client had been charged with "acting against national security". UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/long-set-for-spell-on-sidelines-55368-24073818/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:45:15 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/long-set-for-spell-on-sidelines-55368-24073818/ St Helens scrum-half Sean Long is expected to be out for around eight weeks after confirmation the player has broken his jaw. National Sport http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/chopra-completes-cardiff-switch-55368-24073819/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:45:15 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/chopra-completes-cardiff-switch-55368-24073819/ Cardiff have completed the signing of Michael Chopra from Sunderland for a club-record fee. National Sport http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/i-m-worth-80million-ronaldo-55368-24073817/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:45:14 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/i-m-worth-80million-ronaldo-55368-24073817/ Cristiano Ronaldo on Saturday said the £80million Real Madrid paid for him is a "fair price" and he is delighted to be the most expensive player in the world. National Sport http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/former-minister-henderson-to-quit-55368-24073648/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:05:17 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/former-minister-henderson-to-quit-55368-24073648/ Labour former minister Doug Henderson is to quit the Commons at the next General Election, he has announced. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/pm-welcomes-equality-rights-group-55368-24073538/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:05:14 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/pm-welcomes-equality-rights-group-55368-24073538/ The Prime Minister will welcome equality rights campaigners to Downing Street before the annual Pride march through central London. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/n-korea-in-further-missile-tests-55368-24073416/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:05:14 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/n-korea-in-further-missile-tests-55368-24073416/ North Korea has fired six missiles off its eastern coast, South Korean officials have said. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/flower-unwilling-to-prune-freddie-55368-24073328/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:45:14 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/flower-unwilling-to-prune-freddie-55368-24073328/ Andy Flower believes he could have finished Andrew Flintoff's career if he had over-reacted to the all-rounder's errant start to the Ashes summer. National Sport http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/six-die-as-fire-rips-through-flats-55368-24073266/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:35:16 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/six-die-as-fire-rips-through-flats-55368-24073266/ Six people, including three young children, were killed in a blaze which ripped through a block of flats, emergency services said. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/three-and-easy-for-bopara-55368-24073196/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:15:29 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/three-and-easy-for-bopara-55368-24073196/ Ravi Bopara is confident his inexperience as a Test number three batsman will not be exposed by Australia when he steps out for his first Ashes Test in Cardiff next week. National Sport http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/benitez-pushed-for-dalglish-return-55368-24073039/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:45:15 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/benitez-pushed-for-dalglish-return-55368-24073039/ Kenny Dalglish is to return to Liverpool, with manager Rafael Benitez instrumental in the Scot's appointment at Anfield. National Sport http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/cavendish-poised-for-jersey-bid-55368-24073040/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:45:15 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/cavendish-poised-for-jersey-bid-55368-24073040/ Described as "unbeatable" and "the best" by many of cycling's luminaries ahead of his third Tour de France, Mark Cavendish will begin his bid for the fabled green jersey in Monaco on Saturday. National Sport http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/roddick-murray-is-a-cert-to-win-slams-55368-24073031/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:45:14 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/roddick-murray-is-a-cert-to-win-slams-55368-24073031/ Andy Murray was tipped to become a multiple grand slam winner of the future as he tried to come to terms with the disappointment of missing out on the Wimbledon final. National Sport http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/murray-upbeat-despite-defeat-55368-24073038/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:45:14 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/murray-upbeat-despite-defeat-55368-24073038/ Andy Murray insists he will not dwell on his defeat to Andy Roddick despite going out of Wimbledon one step away from the final. National Sport http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/serena-looking-for-hat-trick-55368-24073030/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:45:13 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/serena-looking-for-hat-trick-55368-24073030/ Serena Williams will attempt to complete a hat-trick of victories over Venus when the sisters meet in the women's final at Wimbledon for the fourth time on Saturday. National Sport