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Asbestos fears dismissed over Marley Eternit spray in Derby Road, Widnes

A REMEDIATION firm has hit back at claims that a brown spray emitting from a works site in Widnes could contain asbestos.Read

Halton parents fined for holidays during term time

NEARLY 60 Halton families have been slapped with fines for taking children on holiday during term time in the last two years.Read

Halton homes put under the spotlight by Peter Marsh of the Tenant Services Authority

THE LEADER of England’s housing regulator has visited a number of projects in Halton.Read

Policeman breaks ankle on Silver Jubilee Bridge while restraining distressed teenager

A POLICEMAN broke his ankle while stopping a possible suicide attempt on the Silver Jubilee Bridge.Read

Paedophile from Albert Road, Widnes, jailed after pleading guilty to sexual activity with an under-16

A PAEDOPHILE who sexually assaulted a 15-year-old boy has been jailed.Read

Marie Curie Cancer Care needs volunteers in Widnes

MARIE Curie Cancer Care Fundraising Office needs volunteers for collections in Widnes.Read

Runcorn MP Mike Hall promises to repay more than £12,500 in expenses

RUNCORN MP Mike Hall has apologised for his part in the expenses scandal after agreeing to repay more than £12,500 to the taxpayer.Read

Home Office figures show drop of 9% in Cheshire crime

THE latest Home Office figures show Cheshire Police recorded 9% fewer crimes during the 12 months ending in September 2009, compared to the same period in the previous year.Read

The National Fraud Authority launches Action Fraud initiative

VICTIMS of fraud and identity theft will welcome the launch of the new Action Fraud initiative.Read

Arena Housing Association donates £1,000 to Halton Community Radio 92.3fm

REPRESENTATIVES from Arena Housing Association popped into the studios at Halton Community Radio 92.3fm to drop off a £1,000 donation.Read

Wigan Warriors starlets sign for Widnes Vikings

WIDNES Vikings have announced the names of three dual registration and loan players recruited from Super League to bolster their 2010 squad- as predicted exclusively in yesterday’s Weekly News.Read

Mind training with Odiyana Buddhist Centre at Old Police Station, Bridge Street, Runcorn

ODIYANA Buddhist Centre is running a five week course based on the renowned Eight Verses of Training the Mind, composed in the 11th century, on Wednesday nights at 7.30pm at The Old Police Station, Runcorn.Read

Runcorn and Widnes photographers urged to enter Cheshire record centre wildlife competition

PHOTOGRAPHERS are being urged to put themselves in the frame.Read

Hale, Cronton, Widnes plumbers form M and W Plumbing and Heating

A PAIR of ambitious Widnes plumbers have been making the most of their time since being hit with redundancy last year- by starting up their own company.Read

Heath pupils from Runcorn in cross-country championships at Wade Deacon, Widnes

RUNCORN pupils have been taking part in the Cheshire Schools Cross-Country Championships.Read

Halton Lodge Primary careers fair held in Grangeway, Runcorn

FROM baking and policing to sports and teaching, youngsters have had a taste of potential future jobs at a careers fair.Read

Bottle thrown from car injures dog in Hale Road, Widnes

A DOG hit by a bottle thrown from a car in Widnes is “lucky to be alive” say vets.Read

Man's death in Kwik Fit, Runcorn, prompts Cheshire Police Operation Sandal

MYSTERY surrounds the death of a 25-year-old who fell through a Runcorn garage roof.Read

Mum’s fears after children are given double dose of swine flu vaccine

NHS chiefs have launched a major investigation after 59 Widnes children – all aged under five – were given a double dose of swine flu vaccine.Read

Runcorn2Wembley campaign given royal dismissal at Reading

THE fundraising efforts of a group of charitable Runcorn residents were scuppered at a recent FA Cup tie after they were banned from collecting cash for Cancer Research.Read

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