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Runcorn internet pub guide launched

A WEBSITE highlighting the best of what Runcorn pubs have to offer was launched yesterday. Read

Benefit fraud woman in dock

A BENEFIT cheat from Widnes who racked up nearly £58,000 in fraudulent claims and said she was too sick to attend bingo has been handed a suspended sentence and curfew. Read

Witness appeal after fight at junction of Derby Road and Cornwall Road, Widnes

DETECTIVES have launched a witness appeal after a person from Widnes suffered a serious head injury in a brawl. Read

Swine flu virus infects worker at o2 call centre in Preston Brook, near Runcorn

TELECOMMS giant O2 has confirmed that a staff member at its Preston Brook call centre has been diagnosed with swine flu. Read

Joshua’s dad admits smacking

THE Joshua Jones trial heard yesterday that the toddler’s dad smacked him a week before he was admitted to hospital with the injuries from which he later died. Read

Tree arson spree puts lives at risk

RESIDENTS in Halton are being urged to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity after a spate of deliberate tree fires. Read

Linda Anderson, former Halton Lodge Primary School special needs teacher, scoops distinction at Teacher Awards North West 2009

A TEACHER who taught special needs children at a Runcorn school has been awarded a ‘distinction’ at The Teaching Awards 2009. Read

Runcorn based Vending Machine Company install machines at Number Ten Downing Street.

A RUNCORN businessman has ensured the corridors of power are well stocked with snacks and drinks. Read

Philomena Noone, of Wade Deacon High School, Birchfield road, Widnes, scoops ‘Plato’ prize and named North West teaching assistant of the year

A WIDNES teaching assistant has scooped a ‘Plato’ award at the North West teaching Awards 2009. Read

Widnes accountants Mitchell Charlesworth land culture and design contracts

A WIDNES firm of chartered accountants has scooped contracts with some of the leading lights in North West culture and design. Read

Grandmother of Joshua Jones and her partner were warned about rough play, court hears

SOCIAL services spoke to the grandmother of Joshua Jones and her partner about the dangers of rough play a week after the toddler was hospitalised with a broken arm. Read

Man arrested in drug swoop following Cheshire Police raid at house in Brookdale, Widnes

POLICE have arrested a 61-year-old man on suspicion of drugs offences. Read

Homes and Communities Agency and Plus Dane Group unveil Muncaster Court, Castlefields, Runcorn

THE latest phase of regeneration work in Castlefields was unveiled last week. Read

Frodsham Charity Music Festival raises biggest single event donation this year for Halton Haven Hospice in Runcorn

A MUSIC festival has resulted in the largest donation to Halton Haven Hospice (HHH) this year. Read

Health and Social Care and Childcare students from Riverside College, Halton, attend Salford University open day

A GROUP of health, social care and childcare students from Riverside College attended Salford University to find out about higher education. Read

Defra climate change maps predict weather future for Runcorn and Widnes

RUNCORN and Widnes could be set for sweltering summers and torrential winters by 2080, according to climate maps released by the Government. Read

Child safety event at Victoria Park Widnes

MORE than 400 Halton pupils received advice from police and firefighters at a recent child safety event at Victoria Park, Widnes. Read

Astmoor and Halebank Industrial Estates in Halton see fall in crime

AN INNOVATIVE approach to security has led to a dramatic fall in recorded crime on two Halton industrial estates. Read

Hitesh Patel of Halton Citizens Advice Bureau says Government Debt Relief Orders could wipe out mountains of debt

HALTON residents struggling with a mountain of repayments may be able to have their debts written off. Read

Halton Council pilots voucher scheme for blue bin recyclers

SHOPPING vouchers will be up for grabs for Halton recyclers in the first scheme of its kind in the North. Read

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