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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

Revellers at Creamfields, Daresbury, warned to be on best behaviour or face being banned

YOBS will be kicked out of Creamfields and banned from the surrounding area if they misbehave at next weekend’s festival.Read

Major renovation of Halton Haven Hospice in Runcorn gets under way

THE seeds of a new era for Halton Haven Hospice were sown on Monday with the start of a major £346,000 redevelopment project.Read

Harry and Barbara Broom, of Beechwood, Runcorn, celebrate diamond wedding anniversary

A HALTON couple who met in Victoria Park while still at school have celebrated 60 years of wedded bliss.Read

Runcorn Fire Station on Heath Road holds action-packed fun day

RUNCORN Fire Station invited fun-seekers to an action-packed open day.Read

Widnes youths complete week-long Lourdes pilgrimage

A GROUP of youths from Widnes took part in the annual Liverpool Archdiocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes last month.Read

Halton residents warned to beware of bogus household charity collections

A WARNING has been issued by Trading Standards over bogus household charity collections in Halton.Read

Halton residents secure around 300 jobs at Tesco’s new 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

Indomitable Runcorn gunner Sgt Fred Whitby’s medals up for auction

MEDALS awarded to a Runcorn war hero who refused to abandon his anti-aircraft guns despite heavy Nazi bombardment are to go up for auction.Read

Runcorn animator’s dream job on Toy Story

IF YOU’RE an animator who wants to work in films, Toy Story 3 is not a bad one with which to make your debut – step forward Andy Grisdale, of Runcorn, who went to Hollywood to make his dream a reality.Read

Homeless youths in Halton offered council support

HOMELESS young people in Halton are being urged to seek advice from the the council.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

Widnes cancer patient thanks trust with four figure donation

A ST HELENS Hospital patient from Widnes has made a four figure donation to the NHS Trust as a thank you for the care she received.Read

Back the Bridge Campaign: Liverpool John Lennon Airport signs up to Weekly News campaign

OUR Back the Bridge campaign gathered further momentum this week with Liverpool John Lennon Airport becoming the latest organisation to pledge support.Read

Back the Bridge Campaign: Sign up to our bid to secure the Mersey Gateway

MORE than 1,500 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

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

Motorist from Hale Road, Widnes, furious after being fined for parking ticket already paid for

A WIDNES mother who was fined £320 over a parking ticket she had already settled says she has lost faith in the justice system.Read

Halton primary pupils record year-on-year improvement

HALTON youngsters have achieved another year of improved results in their primary school exams.Read

Halton Hospital trust rejects Runcorn campaigner’s medical errors claim

A HEALTH trust has dismissed any cause for concern after a campaigner revealed the number of mishaps at Halton and Warrington hospitals.Read

Halton Borough Council planning director dismisses impact of New Homes Bonus

A HOUSING chief has cast doubt on whether a Government house-building scheme will have ‘much impact’.Read

Relatives pay tribute to pedestrian who died after crash on Spur Road, Runcorn

A FAMILY has paid tribute to a Runcorn man who died after a traffic collision.Read

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