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Runcorn Weekly News
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.
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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.
2 min |
November 06, 2025
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PM Starmer blasts MP's 'shocking racism'
Pochin criticises use of Black and Asian people in adverts
1 min |
October 30, 2025
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Mia picks up painting and decorating honours
A PAINTING and decorating apprentice from Widnes has been recognised for her dedication and hard work by a national trade body.
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October 23, 2025
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Boxing club hits back over MP's claim of support
A COMMUNITY boxing club in Runcorn has branded a local MP's claims her team helped it secure funding 'complete fiction'.
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October 23, 2025
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Controversial home-building plan deferred
CAMPAIGNERS' hopes of stopping hundreds of homes being built in Widnes have been given a reprieve.
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October 23, 2025
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Highlights for Halloween
HALTON is coming alive with a thrilling mix of Halloween festivities and seasonal experiences for all ages.
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October 23, 2025
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Witness plea over collision
POLICE are appealing for help following a collision involving a police car and a pedestrian.
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October 23, 2025
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School leaders gather for first-of-a-kind event
ST WILFRID’S Parish hosted the first Catholic School Partnership community welcome mass at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School in Widnes, bringing together staff, governors and leaders from all Catholic schools within the Widnes parish for a first-of-its-kind gathering.
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October 23, 2025
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Indian restaurant named among UK's best
AN INDIAN restaurant has been officially crowned one of the best in the UK.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
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Attacker who raped a woman after night out is jailed
A MAN from Widnes who took a woman back to his home following a night out and raped her has been jailed.
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October 16, 2025
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'Dog village' scheme near M62 junction
‘DOG village’ complete with dog cafe, training facilities, sand pit and splash pool could be built on the site of an old sewage treatment plant near Widnes if plans get the green light.
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October 16, 2025
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Indoor padel courts set to open at town venue
NEW indoor padel courts are opening in Widnes.
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October 16, 2025
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Council advertises for a new chief exec
THE search is on for a new boss at Halton Borough Council, with a wage that could top more than £186k a year.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
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Police appeal for crash witnesses
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a one vehicle collision in Widnes.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
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Temporary classroom at school during construction work
A TEMPORARY classroom will be set up at a Runcorn primary school while construction work on a permanent extension is carried out.
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October 09, 2025
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Pupils takeover zoo to discuss issues
PUPILS from across seven of Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust’s primary and secondary schools took over Chester Zoo to deliver a series of talks to members of the public about some of the most pressing issues facing the world today.
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October 09, 2025
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Man who tried to smuggle drugs into Creamfields to sell is jailed
A MAN has been jailed after he admitted attempting to smuggle class A drugs into a music festival near Runcorn.
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October 09, 2025
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Theatre company to stage Mel Brooks classic
A FRODSHAM theatre company are preparing to stage a production of an award-winning musical written by film and stage legend Mel Brooks.
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October 09, 2025
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Recycling centres move on to winter hours
A MAJOR change has been introduced for people planning to visit one of the region's 16 recycling centres in the next six months.
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October 09, 2025
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Major expansion slated for apartment block
A TOWN centre apartment block could be massively expanded if plans are given the green light.
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October 02, 2025
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Children's home plans approved despite concerns
A HOUSE in Runcorn is set to be turned into a children’s home despite concerns over its location by the local parish council.
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October 02, 2025
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Hundreds of new homes planned for brownfield site
PLANS have been submitted for hundreds of new homes in Widnes as part of a council strategy to regenerate former industrial sites.
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October 02, 2025
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Project to train firefighters in animal first aid launches
PETS across Cheshire will now receive specialist treatment in emergency situations thanks to a project to provide firefighters with first-aid training, skills and knowledge to care for animals affected by incidents such as house fires.
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October 02, 2025
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Pub pulls in another top two awards
THE Helter Skelter in Frodsham has scooped not one but two awards presented by the North Cheshire Branch of CAMRA (The Campaign for Real Ale).
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September 25, 2025
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Staff bemused over customer's request
A WIDNES restaurant has been left scratching its head after noticing an unusual request from a customer.
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