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Concern grows for Widnes man missing after love split

FEARS are growing for a depressed Widnes man who went missing on Saturday morning. Read

Ex Widnes police officer Phil Hodgson in Queen’s Birthday Honours List

A FORMER Widnes police officer who has spent a quarter of a century serving the people of Cheshire has been made an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Read

Cheshire Police seize cannabis following raids in Greek Street and The Hove, Murdishaw

POLICE have seized two major stashes of cannabis plants following a series of raids. Read

Spike Island, Widnes, is venue for Halton Council archery taster session

ASPIRING Robin Hoods are to be well catered for with an archery taster session at Spike Island at the end of June. Read

Cheshire Police caution two men following raids in Avondale and Brandon as part of National Tackling Drugs Week

TWO men have been cautioned for drug offences in Widnes following a series of police raids. Read

Canon David Felix to stand down as chairman of Halton Housing Trust

CANON David Felix has announced he is to step down as chairman of Halton Housing Trust in September. Read

Runcorn man fined and given conditional discharge for dumping mattresses by Picow Farm Road waste recycling centre

A RUNCORN furniture dealer pleaded guilty to fly-tipping and unauthorised disposal of controlled waste when he appeared at Runcorn Magistrates Court. Read

Former Wade Deacon pupil and Lutheran pastor Barrie Lawless names as new Dean of Manhattan

THE BIG Apple’s most senior religious figure has been unveiled as a former teacher from Widnes. Read

Rider of Honda CBR 600 dies after crash in Sutton Weaver, Runcorn

A MOTORCYCLIST from Knowsley died following an accident in Runcorn. Read

Late night pharmacy launched at Beaconsfield Primary Care Centre, Peelhouse Lane, Widnes

RESIDENTS are benefiting from a late night pharmacy service in Widnes. Read

Staff at architecture firm EWA in Preston Brook, Runcorn, grow their own

GREEN-FINGERED staff at a Runcorn architecture firm have been planting their own fruit and vegetables. Read

G School of Dancing, Ditton Community Centre, Widnes, scoops medals at North West Championships

A WIDNES dance school is celebrating another haul of medals. Read

Halton bridge contract on track despite collapse of Wrekin Ltd

THE circumstances surrounding the re-awarding of Halton’s bridge maintenance contract, following the collapse of Wrekin Construction, have been spelled out to Halton’s executive board. Read

Widnes man who let his Staffordshire Bull Terrier foul the pavement is fined by Runcorn Magistrates Court

A WIDNES man has been slapped with a £275 bill for failing to clean up his dog’s mess. Read

Runcorn fire cadets in African charity bid

A CHARITY car wash this weekend will generate cash towards the cost of building a much-needed school in an African village. Read

Fire service scoops award for work in Halton, Warrington and Cheshire

CHESHIRE Fire and Rescue Service has won an award for its community work in a major equality and diversity competition. Read

Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus, Runcorn, nominated at UK Science Parks Association Awards

DARESBURY Science and Innovation Campus has been shortlisted for two major industry awards. Read

Residents on Harris Street, Halton View, Widnes, submit Alleygates petition amid claims of youth crime

FED-UP residents in Halton View have pleaded with Halton Council to install alley gates amid claims they are being targeted by gangs of teen yobs. Read