http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/ Find out the latest Runcorn and Widnes news from the Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News. Daily news, features and district reports for news in the Halton district, Cheshire and surrounds. en-gb Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News no Find out the latest Runcorn and Widnes news from the Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News. Daily news, features and district reports for news in the Halton district, Cheshire and surrounds. Runcorn and Widnes news, Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News, news in Runcorn and Widnes, news in Cheshire http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/protester-invades-trafalgar-plinth-55368-24088975/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:35:17 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/protester-invades-trafalgar-plinth-55368-24088975/ An art project allowing thousands of people to take centre stage in Trafalgar Square overcame a wobbly start after a protester invaded the fourth plinth. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/954-recalled-offenders-at-large-55368-24088974/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:35:14 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/954-recalled-offenders-at-large-55368-24088974/ Almost 1,000 criminals who should have been returned to prison are still at large, it has been revealed. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/tributes-paid-to-five-dead-soldiers-55368-24088831/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:05:16 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/tributes-paid-to-five-dead-soldiers-55368-24088831/ Comrades, families and members of the public remembered five British soldiers killed in five bloody days of fighting in Afghanistan. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/la-wants-jacksons-to-help-with-cost-55368-24088830/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:05:15 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/la-wants-jacksons-to-help-with-cost-55368-24088830/ The city of Los Angeles has asked Michael Jackson's family for financial help with the cost of coping with the singer's memorial, it has emerged. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/brown-in-15m-border-control-pledge-55368-24088311/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:05:15 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/brown-in-15m-border-control-pledge-55368-24088311/ Britain has promised £15 million to tighten border controls in French ports where hundreds of would-be migrants gather in the hope of smuggling themselves into the UK. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/two-more-swine-flu-sufferers-die-55368-24088310/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:05:14 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/two-more-swine-flu-sufferers-die-55368-24088310/ A man and a child have died after contracting swine flu, health officials said. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/new-investigation-into-iraqi-deaths-55368-24088007/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:35:15 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/new-investigation-into-iraqi-deaths-55368-24088007/ Lawyers have claimed a "momentous" day of victory for families seeking an independent inquiry into allegations that Iraqi civilians were tortured and killed by British troops. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/obama-and-medvedev-sign-agreement-55368-24087870/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:05:15 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/obama-and-medvedev-sign-agreement-55368-24087870/ Russia and the US have agreed to cut their nuclear warhead arsenals to as few as 1,500 each, aiming toward the lowest levels of any US-Russia arms control deal. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2009/07/06/widnes-dance-school-brings-dance-mania-to-the-brindley-theatre-runcorn-55368-24087811/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:50:25 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2009/07/06/widnes-dance-school-brings-dance-mania-to-the-brindley-theatre-runcorn-55368-24087811/ BARWELL School of Dance is looking to recruit a limited number of young movers in time for the start of next term. Runcorn & Widnes Local News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2009/07/06/2nd-runcorn-boys-brigade-company-holds-reunion-at-canal-walk-halton-road-runcorn-55368-24087812/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:49:33 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2009/07/06/2nd-runcorn-boys-brigade-company-holds-reunion-at-canal-walk-halton-road-runcorn-55368-24087812/ THE 2ND Runcorn Boys Brigade is holding a reunion to celebrate 50 years of the organisation in the town. Runcorn & Widnes Local News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/7-7-monument-is-truly-incredible-55368-24087433/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:35:15 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/7-7-monument-is-truly-incredible-55368-24087433/ A striking monument to the 52 people killed in the July 7 bombings has been described as "truly incredible" by a victim's daughter. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/crane-topples-into-apartment-block-55368-24087435/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:35:15 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/crane-topples-into-apartment-block-55368-24087435/ A falling building crane has ripped through a multi-storey apartment block in Liverpool. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/child-nine-with-swine-flu-dies-55368-24087020/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:05:14 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/child-nine-with-swine-flu-dies-55368-24087020/ A nine-year-old child has died after contracting swine flu, health officials said. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/cancer-mum-scoops-2-4m-lottery-win-55368-24086649/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:05:15 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/cancer-mum-scoops-2-4m-lottery-win-55368-24086649/ A cancer patient who said she has had the worst year of her life has seen her luck dramatically change with a £2.49 million lottery win. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/troops-killed-in-afghanistan-named-55368-24086650/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:05:15 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/troops-killed-in-afghanistan-named-55368-24086650/ Comrades of two British soldiers killed in Afghanistan have spoken of their great loss. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/954-recalled-offenders-at-large-55368-24086651/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:05:14 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/954-recalled-offenders-at-large-55368-24086651/ Almost 1,000 criminals who should have been returned to prison because they breached the terms of their release are still at large. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/ross-cleared-on-homophobic-remark-55368-24086280/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:05:18 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/ross-cleared-on-homophobic-remark-55368-24086280/ Jonathan Ross did not breach broadcasting rules when he suggested that parents should put their sons up for adoption if they wanted a Hannah Montana MP3 player, industry watchdog Ofcom has found. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/invasion-of-british-jackson-fans-55368-24086279/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:05:16 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/invasion-of-british-jackson-fans-55368-24086279/ Airlines have reported a surge in bookings to Los Angeles on the eve of the memorial service for Michael Jackson. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2009/07/06/paul-wright-from-halton-borough-council-and-david-dunn-from-sellafield-ltd-handed-north-west-chartered-manager-of-the-year-awards-55368-24085968/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:15:58 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2009/07/06/paul-wright-from-halton-borough-council-and-david-dunn-from-sellafield-ltd-handed-north-west-chartered-manager-of-the-year-awards-55368-24085968/ TWO Halton managers have been handed specialist industry awards. Runcorn & Widnes Local News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/obama-arrives-for-talks-in-russia-55368-24086093/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:05:16 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/obama-arrives-for-talks-in-russia-55368-24086093/ President Barack Obama has touched down in Moscow for a full-scale two-day summit, the first of its kind since the early part of the George W Bush presidency. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/new-iraqi-deaths-probe-is-needed-55368-24086092/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:05:14 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/new-iraqi-deaths-probe-is-needed-55368-24086092/ Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth has conceded at the High Court that there is a need for fresh investigations into the deaths of Iraqis in Basra in 2004 following allegations they were tortured and killed by British troops. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/fraud-office-probe-mg-rover-demise-55368-24085337/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:35:14 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/fraud-office-probe-mg-rover-demise-55368-24085337/ The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has been asked to investigate the collapse of MG Rover after a four-year probe into the Midlands car maker's collapse. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/iran-frees-british-embassy-worker-55368-24085335/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:05:16 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/iran-frees-british-embassy-worker-55368-24085335/ One of the last two British embassy workers being held in Iran has been released. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/tower-block-safety-probe-after-fire-55368-24085333/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:05:15 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/tower-block-safety-probe-after-fire-55368-24085333/ Calls have been made for a full public inquiry into fire safety in high-rise buildings after six people died in a tower block blaze. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/protester-hijacks-sculpture-plinth-55368-24084565/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:35:17 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/protester-hijacks-sculpture-plinth-55368-24084565/ A protester has hijacked the "living sculpture" on Trafalgar Square's fourth plinth. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2009/07/06/gang-behind-attempt-burglary-of-loan-shark-paul-nicholson-s-home-up-for-sentencing-55368-24084252/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:08:06 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2009/07/06/gang-behind-attempt-burglary-of-loan-shark-paul-nicholson-s-home-up-for-sentencing-55368-24084252/ A GANG of four who tried to break into jailed loan shark Paul Nicholson’s £1m Delamere home will be sentenced tomorrow ( Tuesday). Runcorn & Widnes Local News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/mum-is-the-first-living-sculpture-55368-24084328/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:05:22 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/mum-is-the-first-living-sculpture-55368-24084328/ A housewife with two young children will be the first "living sculpture" on Trafalgar Square's fourth plinth. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/10-held-over-shopworker-s-killing-55368-24084327/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:05:21 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/10-held-over-shopworker-s-killing-55368-24084327/ Ten people are being questioned over the murder of a shopworker who was killed by a hail of bullets. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/ailing-biggs-shown-in-hospital-bed-55368-24083842/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:35:23 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/ailing-biggs-shown-in-hospital-bed-55368-24083842/ A new photograph of Ronnie Biggs shows the ailing Great Train Robber lying bare-chested in his hospital bed. UK & World News http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/coffee-could-be-cure-for-dementia-55368-24083843/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:35:23 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/06/coffee-could-be-cure-for-dementia-55368-24083843/ A few cups of coffee a day may be all that is needed to reverse the effects of Alzheimer's disease, new research suggests. UK & World News