http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/ View the latest local Runcorn and Widnes news with forums to have your say. Covering Runcorn, Widnes and other areas in the Halton district. en-gb Trinity Mirror 2013 Sat, 25 May 2013 03:37:57 GMT Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News no View the latest local Runcorn and Widnes news with forums to have your say. Covering Runcorn, Widnes and other areas in the Halton district. Runcorn and Widnes news, Runcorn and Widnes forums, Runcorn and Widnes http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/o2-preston-brook-to-transfer-800-jobs-to-outsource-giant-capita-55368-33368085/ UNIONS have hit out at Telefonica O2 after it announced plans to transfer thousands of jobs to outsource giant Capita – including more than 800 in Runcorn.

]]> Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News Thu, 23 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/o2-preston-brook-to-transfer-800-jobs-to-outsource-giant-capita-55368-33368085/ Runcorn & Widnes Local News false http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/ex-widnes-vikings-businesswoman-charged-over-mcat-probe-55368-33368315/ AN EX-WIDNES Vikings director has been charged with drug dealing after the biggest ever police raids on suppliers of the ‘party drug’ meow meow.

]]> Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News Thu, 23 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/ex-widnes-vikings-businesswoman-charged-over-mcat-probe-55368-33368315/ Runcorn & Widnes Local News false http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/front-line-abuse-faced-by-halton-public-sector-staff-includes-benefits-workers-being-threatened-and-followed-and-obscene-phone-calls-55368-33366709/ THE latest details of violence and abuse faced by public sector staff in Halton have been published.

]]> Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/front-line-abuse-faced-by-halton-public-sector-staff-includes-benefits-workers-being-threatened-and-followed-and-obscene-phone-calls-55368-33366709/ Runcorn & Widnes Local News false http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/widnes-wild-ice-hockey-club-sets-out-stall-with-nihl-cups-55368-33366712/ THE head coach of Widnes Wild ice hockey club has told fans he intends ‘to win trophies’.

]]> Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/widnes-wild-ice-hockey-club-sets-out-stall-with-nihl-cups-55368-33366712/ Runcorn & Widnes Local News false http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/widnes-wildcats-coach-wants-to-see-ice-hockey-flourish-in-town-55368-33366713/ HOPES of a Widnes ice hockey derby clash could be on the cards after it emerged that the town has two teams.

]]> Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/widnes-wildcats-coach-wants-to-see-ice-hockey-flourish-in-town-55368-33366713/ Runcorn & Widnes Local News false http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/runcorn-boys-boxing-club-calls-for-premises-to-train-in-55368-33366714/ RUNCORN Boys Boxing Club has appealed for premises to train in after it learned that its base on Boston Avenue is to be demolished.

]]> Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/runcorn-boys-boxing-club-calls-for-premises-to-train-in-55368-33366714/ Runcorn & Widnes Local News false http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/sandymoor-free-school-submits-planning-application-for-900-pupil-secondary-site-in-runcorn-55368-33366717/ SANDYMOOR School has submitted plans to build a permanent site with capacity for 900 pupils.

]]> Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/sandymoor-free-school-submits-planning-application-for-900-pupil-secondary-site-in-runcorn-55368-33366717/ Runcorn & Widnes Local News false http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/bogus-insurance-salesman-warning-issued-to-halton-residents-55368-33366718/ HOUSEHOLDERS in Halton are being urged to be on their guard against a bogus salesman offering insurance for Sky television set-top boxes.

]]> Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/bogus-insurance-salesman-warning-issued-to-halton-residents-55368-33366718/ Runcorn & Widnes Local News false http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/fuel-poverty-across-halton-drops-but-thousands-still-struggling-55368-33366719/ HALTON has the second lowest number of ‘fuel poor’ households in the North West – but thousands still cannot afford to use central heating, even in the coldest depths of winter.

]]> Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/fuel-poverty-across-halton-drops-but-thousands-still-struggling-55368-33366719/ Runcorn & Widnes Local News false http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/fare-dodgers-targeted-by-ticket-machines-at-runcorn-east-station-55368-33366729/ TICKET vending machines are to be installed at unstaffed railway stations at Runcorn East, Frodsham and Helsby in a bid to beat fare dodgers.

]]> Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/fare-dodgers-targeted-by-ticket-machines-at-runcorn-east-station-55368-33366729/ Runcorn & Widnes Local News false http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/search-is-on-for-halton-s-ultimate-rugby-league-fan-55368-33366730/ THE search is on for Halton’s ultimate rugby league fan.

]]> Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/search-is-on-for-halton-s-ultimate-rugby-league-fan-55368-33366730/ Runcorn & Widnes Local News false http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/runcorn-cancer-survivor-to-take-on-race-for-life-and-urges-town-women-to-join-in-55368-33366731/ A COURAGEOUS mum from Runcorn who beat ovarian cancer will be cheered on by 55 friends and relatives when she takes on the Race For Life.

]]> Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/runcorn-cancer-survivor-to-take-on-race-for-life-and-urges-town-women-to-join-in-55368-33366731/ Runcorn & Widnes Local News false http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/mark-gorry-foundation-set-to-host-dream-day-2013-55368-33366732/ SCOOTER fans are expected to flock to Widnes next month as the Mark Gorry Foundation hosts its annual Dream Day.

]]> Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/mark-gorry-foundation-set-to-host-dream-day-2013-55368-33366732/ Runcorn & Widnes Local News false http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/healthy-hearts-gym-opens-in-runcorn-fire-station-55368-33366733/ A GYM designed to help people in Halton suffering from cardiac-related illnesses has been unveiled in Runcorn with help from the Widnes Vikings.

]]> Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/healthy-hearts-gym-opens-in-runcorn-fire-station-55368-33366733/ Runcorn & Widnes Local News false http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/share-love-of-reading-by-teaching-adults-in-halton-55368-33366734/ VOLUNTEERS are being sought to pass on their passion for the written word in Widnes.

]]> Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/share-love-of-reading-by-teaching-adults-in-halton-55368-33366734/ Runcorn & Widnes Local News false http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/halton-ramblers-take-part-in-get-walking-runcorn-55368-33366735/ WALKERS from across Halton gathered recently to explore the footpaths and trails of Runcorn.

]]> Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/halton-ramblers-take-part-in-get-walking-runcorn-55368-33366735/ Runcorn & Widnes Local News false http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/hallwood-park-school-reunion-55368-33366736/ FORMER pupils and staff of Hallwood Park are being invited to an event to mark the school’s 40th anniversary this afternoon.

]]> Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/hallwood-park-school-reunion-55368-33366736/ Runcorn & Widnes Local News false http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/chance-to-find-out-about-wildlife-of-lost-lagoon-in-runcorn-55368-33366737/ CHESHIRE Wildlife Trust will host a guided walk around a body of water at Wigg Island in Runcorn on Tuesday.

]]> Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/chance-to-find-out-about-wildlife-of-lost-lagoon-in-runcorn-55368-33366737/ Runcorn & Widnes Local News false http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/parkinson-s-uk-host-zip-slide-from-the-silver-jubilee-bridge-55368-33366738/ DAREDEVILS from across Halton are being called upon to take part in a charity zip slide from the Silver Jubilee Bridge.

]]> Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/parkinson-s-uk-host-zip-slide-from-the-silver-jubilee-bridge-55368-33366738/ Runcorn & Widnes Local News false http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/friends-and-colleagues-of-widnes-man-mark-gorry-raise-7-000-for-the-mgf-55368-33366741/ FRIENDS and colleagues of Halton cancer victim Mark Gorry have raised more than £7,000 after taking part in a gruelling 127-mile walk for charity.

]]> Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2013/05/23/friends-and-colleagues-of-widnes-man-mark-gorry-raise-7-000-for-the-mgf-55368-33366741/ Runcorn & Widnes Local News false