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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

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

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

Sun safety on the cards at Phoenix Park

THE danger of the summer sun during the school holidays were highlighted at a recent activity afternoon at the rangers station in Phoenix Park, Runcorn.Read

HMRC issues warning to Halton residents over tax rebate scam

HM REVENUE and Customs is warning Halton taxpayers to be vigilant after reports of thieves making phone calls pretending to be the taxman.Read

Police talk down Widnes man from Watkinson Road bridge above Watkinson Way

POLICE talked down a Widnes man who climbed on a bridge.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

Cheshire Police arrest two 14-year-olds on Picow Farm Road, Runcorn

TWO 14-year-old boys were arrested in Runcorn on suspicion of burglary and car theft.Read

Norton Priory launches archaeology art exhibition

A CONTEMPORARY art exhibition was opened at Norton Priory museum last month.Read

Family survive after arsonists set van alight on Stewards Avenue, Widnes

A FAMILY survived unscathed after arsonists torched a van in Widnes say police.Read

Hough Green, Widnes man raises money for Halton Haven with Iron Man challenge

ROBERT Downey Jnr would have been proud of Hough Green’s very own ‘Iron Man’ who took on a gruelling challenge in aid of Halton Haven Hospice.Read

Live music event to be staged at The Studio on Lacey Street, Widnes

THIS weekend sees the start of the Saturday Triple A Gig event at The Studio on Lacey Street, Widnes.Read

Cheshire to be extended testing ground for Sarah’s Law to reveal child molesters to parents

CHESHIRE will further test a controversial scheme enabling parents to check if someone with access to their child is a paedophile.Read

Preston Brook recruitment firm joins war on unexploded weapons

RUNCORN-based recruitment specialists are backing a drive to end the scourge of battle ravaged land.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

Training provider based in Halton Lea, Runcorn, urges firms to employ apprentices

A HALTON training provider says there is an urgent need for more employers to recruit apprentices.Read

Astmoor Primary School road safety team scoops Halton award

FOUR Runcorn pupils who have been driving home road safety messages have been rewarded for their hard work.Read

Talent shines at Astmoor Primary School in Kingshead Close, Castlefields, Runcorn

RUNCORN pupils unleashed their natural abilities for a national festival.Read

Councillor praises teddy bears' picnic at Vicarage Lodge on Highlands Road, Runcorn

AN EDUCATION chief has congratulated a Runcorn nursery’s play area launch.Read

Rugby summer school at Stobart Stadium with Widnes Vikings

A RUGBY summer school kicks off on Monday courtesy of the Widnes Vikings and Halton Housing Trust.Read

Images of Norton Priory in Runcorn reveal bird’s eye view of history

STUNNING aerial images of a Runcorn heritage site have been released.Read

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