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Boss of iconic car firm Morgan Motors is one of the speakers at Liverpool business festival Accelerate 2013

Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT

THE grandson of the founder of an iconic British motor company is to offer advice to business at a national festival being held in Liverpool.

Halton Housing Trust’s Houghton Street development wins Green Apple Award

Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A HOUSING development in Widnes has won one of the UK’s leading awards for sustainable design.

Halton Borough Council tender process wins award

Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

RUNCORN and Widnes are among the best places in the country to do business with the public sector, according to the Government.

Poundland opens in Widnes Shopping Park

Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

EUROPE’S biggest single price discount retail chain has created 25 jobs with the launch of a new store in Widnes.

FPB poll shows confidence in local authorities low among businesses

Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A SNAP poll suggests many SME owners do not believe the outcome of local council elections will make any difference to their business.

Daresbury-based Arcis-Altos develops Noroclear product to combat superbugs

Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A REVOLUTIONARY disinfectant that combats norovirus and kills hospital superbugs within a minute has been developed by a Daresbury-based company.

Business minister Michael Fallon visits Sci-Tech Daresbury

Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A GOVERNMENT minister made a trip to Halton to take a tour of Sci-Tech Daresbury.

About Flowers of Widnes shortlisted for Halton Chamber Of Commerce awards

Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A WIDNES florist which last year scooped the title Retailer Of The Year 2011 has been shortlisted for awards in the Halton Chamber Of Commerce business awards.

Halton Chamber Of Commerce to stage women’s networking event at O2 Preston Brook

Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A NEW-LOOK network for business and professional women in Widnes and Runcorn has been launched by Halton Chamber Of Commerce.

Poundland to open store on Widnes Shopping Park

Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT

EUROPE’S largest single price discount retailer has announced plans to open a new store in Widnes Retail Park.

Double celebration for Runcorn printing firm

Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A RUNCORN printing firm that counts comedian John Bishop and Halton MP Derek Twigg among its clients is celebrating 21 years in business.

O2 and Halton Borough Council join forces to help people back into work

Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A JOINT project between telecoms giant O2 and Halton Borough Council has resulted in a number of unemployed people in Runcorn and Widnes securing jobs at the firm’s Preston Brook contact centre site.

Apprenticeship candidates being sought by Halton Housing Trust

Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

APPRENTICESHIPS are being offered at Halton Housing Trust.

Gas pipe replacement work to begin near homes in Widnes

Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NATIONAL Grid is continuing work to lay 25km of new pipes to keep gas flowing to homes, businesses, shops and offices across Widnes.

Funding for research and development sites in Halton

Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

THE Technology Strategy Board is making £2m available for innovative research and development schemes centred on two Halton sites.

Runcorn apprenticeship scheme boosts job market

Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

AN INTERNATIONAL IT firm is taking on 16 new apprentices at its Runcorn office.

Child benefit reminder for families

Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

HM REVENUE and Customs (HMRC) is this week reminding people with an income over £60,000 whose family is still receiving Child Benefit to opt out before March 28 if they wish to avoid filling in a tax return and repaying the benefit for the 2013/14 tax year.

Jameela Jamil joins Barclays Bank in launching LifeSkills programme

Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

RADIO 1 Chart Show host Jameela Jamil has joined Barclays Bank in launching LifeSkills, an education programme and work experience matching service that aims to reach one million young people by 2015.

Vanguard House in Darebsury reaches 50% occupancy

Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

SCI-TECH Daresbury’s first Enterprise Zone development, Vanguard House, has reached 50% occupancy and is now home to 11 tenant companies since opening 18 months ago.

Clare Houghton announced as winner of Widnes and Runcorn Weekly News Pets At Home prize draw

Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

THE winner of an exclusive Weekly News competition was given five-star treatment last week as she attended the opening of Pets At Home.