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Runcorn Weekly News
Merseyrail confirms timetable for Christmas train services
MERSEYRAIL has confirmed when trains will run across the network over the Christmas period.
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December 18, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Demolition firm brought in for next significant stage of dismantling power station
PEEL NRE has appointed DSM Demolition Ltd to manage the next significant phase of demolition at the ex-Fiddlers Ferry Power Station, marking the latest step in the transformational regeneration of one of the UK's most recognisable industrial sites.
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December 18, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Janet cuts loose in biggest solo tour yet
ONE of Loose Women’s most outspoken panellists, Janet Street-Porter, has announced her biggest solo tour to date which comes to The Brindley Theatre in Runcorn on February 3.
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December 18, 2025
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Burglar frightened off by cat locked up
A BURGLAR snuck into a property by climbing through a downstairs window before being frightened off by the owner's 13-year-old cat.
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December 18, 2025
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Toll operator team bags two awards
THE team behind merseyflow and its parent kompani movis won two awards
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December 11, 2025
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Work begins on Howdens site expansion
HOWDENS, the trade kitchen supplier, has started work on a major expansion of its Runcorn cabinetmaking facility to support its thriving kitchen and joinery business.
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December 11, 2025
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Joey Barton sentenced for 'offensive' posts on X
FORMER footballer Joey Barton has been spared going to jail after sending grossly offensive social media posts about broadcaster Jeremy Vine and TV football pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko.
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December 11, 2025
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Mum's concerns after policeman who attacked son, 16, kept job
A POLICE officer has kept his job after attacking a 16-year-old boy in custody.
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December 11, 2025
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Developer considers appeal as access road plan is thrown out
350-home scheme agreed but cannot go ahead without access
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December 04, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Councillor outlines grief at IVF funding meeting
Norman Plumpton Walsh speaks up for programme after death of twin boys
3 min |
December 04, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Ground broken to improve school's special needs facilities
WORK has officially begun on a school expansion to create more places for children with special educational needs and disabilities in Halton.
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December 04, 2025
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Revamped pub ready to open doors
THE Ten Lock Flight is now open, boasting an investment of over £329,000, which has transformed the well-loved locals’ pub to feature a host of exciting upgrades.
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December 04, 2025
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Concerns on policing as Government set to scrap crime commissioner role
UNCERTAINTY surrounds the future of police accountability in Halton after the Government decided to scrap the role of police and crime commissioners.
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November 27, 2025
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Challenge to poll result dismissed
A LEGAL challenge to the result of the by-election won by Reform UK has been dismissed.
2 min |
November 27, 2025
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Daring dive in shark tank nets cash for charity
INTREPID supporters of Runcorn charity Stick ‘n’ Step have got close up and personal with sharks at Blue Planet Aquarium in Ellesmere Port.
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November 27, 2025
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£222k theft carer spared jail term
A WOMAN who stole more than £222,000 from an elderly relative she was meant to be caring for has been spared jail.
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November 27, 2025
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Project hailed as schools see exclusions fall
SCHEME to transform the mental health and wellbeing of children across Halton has cut school exclusion rates in its first year - and potentially saved millions of pounds in the long run.
2 min |
November 27, 2025
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Residents plea: Let there be light!
ENSIONERS are scared to walk home as their street has been in darkness for 11 months.
3 min |
November 20, 2025
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Applause as councillors reject 350 homes scheme
A MAJOR new housing development has been held up after residents raised safety concerns about an access road.
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November 20, 2025
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Runcorn FC kick off award-winning season in style with sponsor's new kit marking nine year partnership support
WITH new kit and a much-improved ground, Runcorn Town FC has kicked off an award-winning season in style, all supported by its ongoing sponsorship from Viridor Runcorn.
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November 20, 2025
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Firefighters save woman from bungalow blaze
A 63-YEAR-OLD woman was left in a serious condition after being rescued from a house fire in Runcorn.
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November 13, 2025
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Bird flu outbreak at popular beauty spot
A ‘HIGHLY pathogenic’ strain of bird flu has been confirmed at a popular Widnes beauty spot.
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November 13, 2025
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Abuser finally brought to justice
A SOCIAL worker who subjected a young boy to a campaign of sexual abuse 50 years ago has finally faced justice.
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November 13, 2025
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Transformed store offers even better range
GRANGEWAY Coop has relaunched following a four-week programme of works and improvements worth £890,000 to 'transform' the store.
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November 13, 2025
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Swans found dead at beauty spot spark fears
A SERIES of swan deaths at a popular Widnes beauty spot has sparked fears of an outbreak of avian flu.
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November 06, 2025
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Pub closes for £329,000 revamp
A RUNCORN pub has temporarily closed its doors to undergo a six-figure revamp.
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November 06, 2025
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Jailed drug dealer 'thought he was under the radar'
A DRUG dealer who thought “he was operating under the radar” has been jailed.
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November 06, 2025
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Driver reached over 130mph during race
A MAN who was caught reaching speeds of more than 130mph while “racing” another car has been spared jail.
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November 06, 2025
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Bid to extend life of quarry to 2040
PLANS have been submitted to extend the life of a controversial quarry which lies on the borders of Halton for another 15 years.
2 min |
November 06, 2025
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MP fails to have challenge to poll win thrown out
REFORM MP Sarah Pochin has been unsuccessful in her Court of Appeal attempt to have a challenge to her by-election victory result dismissed.
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