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Department of Health says dementia cases will rise by a third in Halton by 2011

DEMENTIA cases in Halton will soar by more than a third over the next 11 years.Read

Carol Highton of Halton Brook in Runcorn nominated for NSPCC award

A LOAN shark victims’ campaigner from Runcorn has been nominated for an NSPCC award.Read

Halton Brook John Stockton of Runcorn on Labour shortlist for Weaver Vale

A HALTON Brook councillor has announced he is in the running to become MP for Weaver Vale and East Runcorn.Read

Halton Borough Council poised to approve plans for three housing estates in North Widnes

PLANNING chiefs look poised to approve three separate applications which could see more than 100 new homes built in northern Widnes.Read

Hits on Grangeway in Runcorn to suspend trading after funding cut

A CHARITY that has helped more than 6,000 children and young people in Halton is closing its doors to users.Read

Derek Twigg backs campaign by Sandra Hatton of Lytham Road, Widnes, to have “wonderdrug” Dasatinib approved by NICE

A CANCER victim whose life has been transformed by an experimental ‘wonder drug’ says she fears the worst if health chiefs decide to pull the plug on it.Read

Widnes artist Gordon Fraser to sell work at Frodsham Library in aid of Cancer Research UK

A COLLECTION of work by a Halton artist will be on available to view and buy at Frodsham Library next month.Read

Chris Harrison, of Claremont Road, Runcorn, stages job hunt vigil on expressway

A DECORATOR laid off during the recession is staging a roadside vigil in his bid to find work.Read

British Transport Police appealing for witnesses after assault and robbery at Widnes Train Station

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was robbed and assaulted at Widnes train station.Read

Schools Department under secretary visits Windmill Hill Wood in Runcorn

A PARLIAMENTARY under-secretary has praised a project in Runcorn to help children make the most of woodland.Read

Cllr Tony McDermott to step down as leader of Halton Borough Council

THE leader of Halton Council is stepping down after 11 years in the borough’s driving seat.Read

Runcorn man forced to live in car with niece rails against housing service

A RUNCORN father living rough in a car has slammed housing officials for refusing to help him find a big enough home.Read

Halton Borough Council to hold Marketplace funding event in Runcorn

GRANTS are being made available to worthy community development schemes.Read

Whiston Hospital to hold disaster exercise

STAFF at Whiston Hospital are to take part in a major training exercise focused on what they would do in event of a large scale disaster.Read

Angela Perls of Specsavers on Albert Road, Widnes, highlights need for glaucoma checks

A WIDNES optician claims hundreds of Halton over 40s are risking their eyesight by failing to undergo testing for Glaucoma.Read

Thugs attack victims in Levens Way home in Widnes

THUGS attacked two middle-aged victims in their own home during a burglary in Widnes.Read

Halton Women in Business Network begins new year of events

THE Halton Women in Business Network returned recently with a new format to start its 2010 programme.Read

Halton Chamber of Commerce to launch BizHalton website

BUSINESSES in Halton will be able to advertise for free thanks to a new website.Read

First aid charity launches safety course

ST JOHN Ambulance has launched a course to help Cheshire’s small to medium sized businesses make workplaces legally compliant.Read

Record number of tax forms filled in online

THE taxman - aka HM Revenue & CustomsRead

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