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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

Cheshire Police pledge to forge Halton youth links

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

Runcorn newlyweds murder trial starts next week

A MAN accused of murdering his wife goes on trial next week.Read

Your Champions: Runcorn care worker nominated for Person of the Year award

A CARE worker from Runcorn has been nominated for the Person of the Year category in the ScottishPower-Trinity Mirror Your Champions awards.Read

In a world exclusive interview, creator of The Wire, Generation Kill and Treme David Simon talks to the Widnes and Runcorn Weekly News

In the second part of his world exclusive interview with the Weekly News, David Simon, the creator of the hit TV show The Wire, talks about his TV projects, the things which inspire him and the state of his industry.Read

Jobs and services on the line as borough faces up to Government cuts

DOZENS of jobs look likely to be axed and services for vulnerable children slashed as Halton Council faces funding cuts of more than £50m over the next three years.Read

Pamela Wright of Wade Deacon, Widnes, declares ‘world class’ ambitions following BSF go ahead

A WIDNES headteacher has declared a school’s drive to establish ‘world class’ education after the Government gave the green light to a major building programme.Read

Cheshire Police hunt gang of men who savagely beat a 16-year-old boy in Runcorn

A TERRIFIED teenager suffered head injuries after he was savagely punched and kicked by a gang of men while he lay on the ground.Read

Natalie McCool from Hough Green, Widnes, releases her debut EP on Hubris Records

A SINGER from Widnes is about to unleash her talent on the music industry.Read

Former Chindit George Main and veteran Jim Croxton celebrate VJ Day at Halton Royal British Legion

VETERANS of the Pacific War met at Halton Royal British Legion recently to celebrate Victory in Japan Day.Read

Jobs in firing line at Connexions

CAREER services for young people could be hit hard following more Government spending cuts.Read

Cheshire Police hunt man who interfered with alarm system on Blackhorse Post Office in Widnes

POLICE are hunting a man who cut a post office’s alarm wires office ahead of a planned burglary.Read

Halton Borough Council launches expanded RecycleBank scheme

HALTON became the first authority in the North of England to roll out the RecycleBank award scheme on Monday.Read

British Red Cross call for new breed of fundraisers in Halton

THE British Red Cross is looking to set up new fundraising groups in Runcorn and Widnes.Read

Back the Bridge Campaign: More than 2,000 now behind our cause to secure Mersey Gateway

A TOTAL of 2,189 people have now signed up to our Back the Bridge campaign, but there is still time to join them before a decision is made this autumn.Read

Free film festival backed by Danny Boyle set for Runcorn school children

A FILM festival backed by Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle is coming to Runcorn to give children free movie viewings.Read

Jennifer Roulston of Sandymoor is made a partner at legal practice Forshaws Davies Ridgway

SOLICITOR Jennifer Roulston has been promoted to partner at legal practice Forshaws Davies Ridgway (FDR), after four years with the firm.Read

Halton Borough Council extends chair-based exercise programme for elderly residents

HALTON Borough Council has extended chair-based exercise sessions for the borough’s senior citizens.Read

Mysteries to be unravelled in Daresbury Laboratory lecture season

DARESBURY Laboratory has pledged to unravel mysteries of the universe in a forthcoming programme of public lectures.Read

Halton Borough Council extends chair-based exercise programme for elderly residents

HALTON Borough Council has extended chair-based exercise sessions for the borough’s senior citizens.Read

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