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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

Schools in Widnes and Runcorn urged not to miss out on coverage of GCSE successes

THE Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News will be aiming to get GCSE results on our website as soon as possible on Tuesday morning.Read

Golfers smash Brookvale infant’s dream Disney trip fundraising target

A SICK Runcorn child’s dream trip to Disney World is on course after golfers chipped in to bust their fundraising target.Read

Fire crews rescue children stuck on roof of shop on Albert Road, Widnes

THREE children who became stuck on a roof in Widnes had to be rescued by firefighters this week.Read

Halton residents secure around 300 jobs at Tesco’s distribution centre in Widnes

ABOUT 75% of the 377 new jobs created at the 3MG Tesco distribution centre in Widnes have gone to Halton residents, according to newly-released statistics.Read

The King Blues to play gig at Manchester Academy 2

THE King Blues have announced their biggest UK tourŠ to date this November.ŠRead

Olivia McDermott of Runcorn heads to Hertford College in Oxford following A Level success

THE hallowed halls of Oxford University will welcome Runcorn student Olivia McDermott next term after she swept the board in her A Levels.Read

Margaret Evans from law firm Forshaws Davies Ridgway offers legal help for new firms in Widnes and Runcorn

START-UP firms in Halton are being offered a low-cost legal service.Read

Wrestling legends Ric Flair and Rob Van Dam head to Manchester MEN Arena

LEGEND of the squared circle Ric Flair is heading to the North West for a feast of lycra-clad wrestling extravaganza.Read

Halton libraries in Widnes and Runcorn take part in Pages Ago history project

READERS with aŠpassion for history can now delve deeper into the past with help from Halton libraries.Read

Katie Melua to play gigs in Manchester and Liverpool

GEORGIAN-BORN beauty Katie Melua will return to her adopted Britain in December for the final leg of her European tour.Read

Your Champions: Halton CAB volunteers nominated for team award

THE legal advice volunteers at Halton Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) have been nominated for the Team of the Year category in the ScottishPower-Trinity Mirror Your Champions awards.Read

United Utilities lifts hosepipe ban in Runcorn and Widnes

THE hosepipe ban in Halton has been lifted.Read

Widnes Vikings: Barrow success secures play-off place

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Runcorn trio sentenced for ‘goth’ attack

THREE thugs from Runcorn who took part in an unprovoked attack on a group of teenage ‘goths’ have been sentenced.Read

The Establishment in Widnes granted extended licence despite Cheshire Police fears over crime

A NIGHTCLUB which police claim is the source of half of all town centre violence has been given the green light to extend its opening hours.Read

A-level students in Halton to face stiff competition for jobs and university places

TODAY is the moment of truth for hundreds of A-level students across Halton.Read

Cheshire Police Authority praise Cheshire Police campaign to tackle youth bad behaviour

CHESHIRE Police’s use of ‘diversionary tactics’ to stop anti-social behaviour and crime among young people was recognised by Magistrates on Tuesday.Read

Free support available for people living with a long-term health condition in Halton

THE Halton health improvement team is about to start a dedicated free course for those suffering from a long-term health condition.Read

Halton Community Radio celebrates its second birthday with part at The Studio in Widnes

HALTON Community Radio has celebrated its second year on the air with a live music-filled birthday bash.Read

Elderly woman heavily beaten in attack at her home in Widnes

A DEFENCELESS 80-year-old woman was beaten around the head by intruders in her own home.Read

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