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Three Halton Lib Dem councillors quit party in protest over coalition

THREE Halton councillors have resigned as Liberal Democrats in protest at the party’s coalition with the Conservatives.Read

Halton Borough Council open spaces manager Paul Wright releases book

A BOOK by a Halton public spaces chief has taken its place in the borough’s libraries.Read

Halton Borough Council open spaces manager Paul Wright releases book

A BOOK by a Halton public spaces chief has taken its place in the borough’s libraries.Read

Halton Borough Council takes the lead on responsible dog ownership

TOUGH measures to reduce dog fouling in public places are to be introduced across Halton.Read

Your Champions: Owen Ashworth nominated for young person award

A TEENAGER who suffers from cerebral palsy and quadriplegia has been nominated for Young Person of the Year in the Scottish Power-Trinity Mirror Your Champions Awards.Read

Cheshire police pledge to forge youth links

CHESHIRE police bosses have pledged to reach out and build bridges with young people in Halton.Read

Lisa Hind of Runcorn to appear on Snog, Marry, Avoid?

AŠRUNCORN beauty inspired by JordanŠis starring in a ‘makeunder’ TV show.Read

Widnes guide leader to discuss Halton youth issues during Japan visit

A GUIDE leader from Widnes has been offered a chance to visit Japan later this year to learn about issues facing young people globally.Read

Access All Areas based at The Studio in Widnes on the lookout for new members

A PROJECT which aims to nurture the borough’s young creative talent is looking for new members.Read

Community groups urged to take share of grants in Runcorn and Widnes

RESIDENTS can stake their claim on a pot of cash.Read

Prince Andrew gives Royal backing to Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus

PRINCE Andrew is to become the Royal Patron for Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus (SIC).Read

Music competition deadline extended by Cheshire police for Halton youngsters

HALTON youngsters have until the end of September to submit songs for a police music competition.Read

Halton Borough Council launches anti-bullying campaign

A HARD-HITTING campaign to reduce bullying in Halton has been launched this week.Read

Arriva North West launches short story talent search in Halton

ARRIVA North West has launched a search for a talented young writer in the region.Read

Halton MP Graham Evans welcomes Runcorn academy decision

A GOVERNMENT go-ahead for an academy in Runcorn has been welcomed by MP Graham Evans.Read

Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall takes on role of Cleopatra at Liverpool Playhouse

HALTON-BORN HollywoodŠstar and fashionista Kim Cattrall is starring in one of Shakespeare’s most revered plays.Read

Widnes man arrested in connection with Halewood drive-by shooting

A WIDNES man has been questioned after a drive-by shooting in Liverpool.Read

Polar Ford on on Victoria Road, Runcorn, helps firm to win customer care award

A RUNCORN car dealership has helped its parent company scoop a national customer care award at a major industry event.Read

Therapist opens clinic at Heath Business and Technical Park in Runcorn

A PSYCHOTHERAPIST has opened a clinic in Heath Business and Technical Park (BTP).Read

Pennington Choices, based on Victoria Road in Runcorn, acquires asbestos experts Invicta

A RUNCORN social housing consultancy has bought asbestos specialist Invicta Analytical Services.Read

Therapist opens clinic at Heath Business and Technical Park in Runcorn

A PSYCHOTHERAPIST has opened a clinic in Heath Business and Technical Park (BTP).Read

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