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Moscow’s Bolshoi Ballet Academy-bound Daniel Dolan from the Hammond School meets Irek Mukhamedov

A DANCING sensation from Widnes has met one of his ballet idols. Read

The Grange Infant School in Runcorn achieve outstanding Ofsted report.

THE Grange Infant School is celebrating after receiving an outstanding Ofsted report. Read

John Hyatt of Butcher and Barlow claims Commercial Leese Code has led to drop in disputes

DISPUTES between business tenants and landlords are on the slide thanks to a new good practice guide. Read

The Halton Entertainment Arts Regional Theatre School on look out for new members after funding injection

A PERFORMING arts group in Widnes is going from strength to strength after securing more than £20,000 in funding. Read

Runcorn and Widnes slimmers raced funs for NSPCC with 40 miles for 40 smiles event.

SLIMMERS from Widnes and Runcorn are celebrating after completing a gruelling 40-mile challenge for charity. Read

Cllr Mike Wharton urges Widnes and Runcorn war veterans to apply for grants

SECOND World War veterans from Halton are being offered the chance to return to see their old battle grounds. Read

Halton Borough Council leader Tony McDermott says the recession is bypassing the City of London and blighting deprived areas

THE fall-out from the financial crisis is hitting areas like Halton hardest, says council leader Tony McDermott. Read

Stephen Clarke of Truancy Call demands action as Department of Children, Schools and Families figures place Halton truancy rates among highest

SECONDARY schools in Halton have some of the worst truancy rates in the country. Read

Dud cheque swindler costs Widnes salesman his job

A CONMAN who ordered more than £6,000 of furniture with a dud cheque has been jailed for nine months. Read

Jim Maguire, of Runcorn 3rd and 9th Scout Group, closes in on lease deal for hut project

A RUNCORN Scout and Guide group expects to sign a crucial lease agreement to enable it to build a new hut. Read

Alphega late night pharmacy at Beaconsfield Health Centre, Widnes, opens its doors

HEALTH professionals are promising a new era of patient care after the first late night pharmacy opened its doors in Widnes. Read

Phil Thompson is appointed Cheshire assistant chief constable

CHESHIRE Police Authority has appointed a new assistant chief constable. Read

Flasher exposes self to 12-year-old girl in St Mary’s Road, Runcorn

POLICE have launched a witness appeal after a man indecently exposed himself to a 12-year-old girl. Read

Phil Thompson is appointed Cheshire assistant chief constable

CHESHIRE Police Authority has appointed a new assistant chief constable. Read

St Bede’s, St Raphael’s and St Pius parishes in Widnes host joint Second World War nostalgia event

AN EVENING of wartime nostalgia saw people dressing up and singing along to some classic 1940s tunes. Read

Shaun Pollard of Halton Haven Hospice accepts £7,800 from The Frodsham Charity Music Festival

A RUNCORN hospice has picked up its biggest single donation this year thanks to a music event. Read

14th Farnworth Methodist Cubs in Widnes sample sleeping rough as part of Cheshire Challenge Badge

THE plight of the homeless was brought home to a group of Widnes cubs when they spent the night sleeping rough. Read

Expenses published online for Derek Twigg, Halton MP, and Mike Hall, Runcorn MP

DETAILS of MPs’ expenses, including those of Runcorn MP Mike Hall and Halton MP Derek Twigg, have been published online. Read

Future Flower by Tonkin Liu gets the all clear for Widnes Waterfront Waterfront

A PROPOSAL to install an automated self-powered steel sculpture in the form of a gigantic flower, which will dominate Widnes Waterfront, has been given the all-clear. Read

Couple robbed on Woodland Walk, Castlefields, Runcorn

DETECTIVES have released e-fit images of two thugs who robbed a couple on a Runcorn estate. Read

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