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Runcorn Weekly News
Fund reveals £650k of community grants
HALTON Borough Council has announced grants totalling nearly £650,000 which will be used to fund a new community café and the continuation of a civic pride initiative run by local war veterans.
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June 05, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Final Tory switches to Reform UK
HALTON now has its first Reform councillor after the borough's last and only Conservative switched sides.
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June 05, 2025
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TV journalist to host awards
THE Halton Business Awards have announced that broadcaster and journalist Roger Johnson will host this year’s prestigious event.
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June 05, 2025
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Vibration therapy boost for youngsters
STAFF at charity Stick ‘n’ Step have been delighted to see the impact on children with cerebral palsy of a new device for the classroom called Galileo, which has been kindly funded by Cheshire Freemasons.
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June 05, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Children 'as young as six' break into old depot
POLICE have issued a warning after children “as young as six” broke into a derelict bus depot.
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June 05, 2025
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SIMPLY THE BEST
As we hit the midway point of the year, these are the top titles of 2025 so far
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June 05, 2025
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Cooke's new arrivals will bolster spine
RUNCORN Linnets boss Brad Cooke has moved to strengthen in all areas as he continues to build his squad for the forthcoming season.
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June 05, 2025
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Children's services progress is noted
IMPROVEMENTS have been made at Halton's under-fire children's services department according to Government inspectors.
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June 05, 2025
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Anger as foot injury led to loss of toe
A ROUTINE doctor's appointment turned into a living nightmare for a Runcorn dad after a seemingly minor injury spiralled out of control.
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June 05, 2025
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Runcorn company scoops prestigious King's Award
REAGENT in Runcorn has been recognised for its excellence in international trade as one of just 197 UK businesses to receive a prestigious King's Award.
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May 29, 2025
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Champions Wild miss out in semis
THE Widnes Wild women’s team put in a battling performance in their Play Off semi final at iceSheffield on Saturday, ultimately losing out 1-8 to Streatham Storm but they, at least, had something to celebrate as they were presented with the trophy and medals for winning the Division 2 North League championship.
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May 29, 2025
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Time to pick out some plants at fair
Plant Hunters' Fairs returns to Norton Priory.
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May 29, 2025
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I wish I was the hero my daughter thinks I am
MARION MCMULLEN finds out how Suzi Ruffell juggles life as a top comedian with being a 'really cool' mum
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May 29, 2025
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Creamfields egg woman is jailed for three years
A MUM-OF-FOUR has been locked up after serious misuse of two Kinder Eggs at a dance music festival in Cheshire.
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May 29, 2025
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Free fun summer festival
HALTON Haven Hospice has partnered with Esposito's and Halton Borough Council to organise a summer festival for all the family to enjoy at Victoria Park in Widnes.
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May 29, 2025
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Town strike merseyflow deal
RUNCORN Town FC has secured a new deal with merseyflow to extend its advertising sponsorship of the club for an extra two years.
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May 29, 2025
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Vikings' lead eaten away by Bulls at Odsal
THE Vikings fell to a 36-20 defeat to Bradford Bulls at Bartercard Odsal Stadium on Sunday.
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May 29, 2025
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Transforming landmark power station
PLANS for the first phase of the regeneration of Fiddlers Ferry have been approved.
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May 29, 2025
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Make a note to tune in this evening
Even though his fans will tell you (possibly at some length) that Born in the USA isn't the flag-waving anthem you might think if you'd only listened to the chorus, few artists seem as quintessentially American as Bruce Springsteen.
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May 29, 2025
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Satisfaction guaranteed
MARION MCMULLEN DISCOVERS HOW A ROCK ANTHEM WAS BORN 60 YEARS AGO
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May 29, 2025
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Trust's Thank You Awards
DEDICATED staff from across Warrington and Halton NHS Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust came together on Friday evening to recognise incredible achievements, inspiring innovations and dedication to patient care.
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May 29, 2025
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Joinery firm has plans for expansion
EXPANSION proposals by a major Runcorn employer are poised to be backed by planning chiefs.
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May 29, 2025
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Fans favourite Ryan pens new Linnets deal
YAN Brooke is relishing the chance to improve on his record goal haul at Runcorn Linnets.
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May 29, 2025
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Exciting season in Level 6 lies ahead
ANOTHER piece of the rugby jigsaw has fallen into place for Widnes RUFC, with the announcement of the teams who will make up Regional 2 North West for 2025/26.
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May 29, 2025
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Summer holiday activity support fund launches for county's young people
CHESHIRE'S communities can bid for up to £2,000 to provide summer holiday activities for young people across the county as Dan Price, Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner launches his SWAP Summer Support Fund.
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May 29, 2025
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Barbers, nail bars and car washes raided by police
THREE individuals have been apprehended following police raids at over 60 businesses in Cheshire last month as part of a massive clampdown on suspected crime.
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May 29, 2025
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Millions of pounds lost to dating scammers
CHESHIRE residents have lost millions of pounds to dating scammers, it has been revealed.
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May 29, 2025
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Unlucky Wids denied as rain arrives
WIDNES could count themselves a tad unlucky as the weather caused Saturday's game to be abandoned with the home side needing just five wickets to gain their first league win of the season.
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May 29, 2025
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Patients less likely to miss appointments thanks to app
PATIENTS in the North West are getting better access to services and are less likely to miss hospital appointments thanks to the successful rollout of the NHS App.
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May 29, 2025
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Stroke of genius?
CAN A NEW DLC FOR THE LATEST KINGDOM COME RPG LIVE UP TO THE ORIGINAL GAME?
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