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Transmission accomplished

Alexandra Palace officially opened 150 years ago. MARION McMULLEN finds how Ally Pally became the birthplace of BBC TV

3 min  |

May 08, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News

Runcorn Weekly News

Wild Women's title joy after rivals slip

THE Widnes Wild Women's team secured the Division 2 North league title after a fascinating weekend of ice hockey saw their rivals for the crown knock each other out of contention.

3 min  |

May 08, 2025

Runcorn Weekly News

Reform win by-election by six votes after recount

REFORM have won the Runcorn and Helsby by-election, beating Labour by just six votes.

1 min  |

May 08, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News

Runcorn Weekly News

'Everyone expected the election to be close, few could have

NIGEL Farage's Reform UK claimed a statement victory against Labour in the Runcorn and Helsby parliamentary by-election as the party's candidate Sarah Pochin beat Labour's Karen Shore by six votes in a dramatic recount in the early hours of Friday morning.

4 min  |

May 08, 2025

Runcorn Weekly News

Two men jailed over five 'car and key' burglaries

TWO men have been jailed after admitting to burglaries in Warrington, Formby and Runcorn.

1 min  |

May 08, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News

Runcorn Weekly News

School's 'good' rating after work to improve

THERE was good news from Ofsted for a Runcorn school.

1 min  |

May 08, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News

Runcorn Weekly News

Not getting any easier to find an NHS dentist

IT’S still just as difficult to register at an NHS dentist in Cheshire as it was six months ago - despite Labour’s promise to “rebuild” NHS dentistry.

1 min  |

May 08, 2025

Runcorn Weekly News

VE DAY CELEBRATIONS

Parades and parties across Britain to show our gratitude for war effort

3 min  |

May 08, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News

Runcorn Weekly News

Builder hands over £100k children's hospice boost

REDROW has made a record annual donation to Claire House Children's hospice of £100,130.

1 min  |

May 08, 2025

Runcorn Weekly News

GOING VIRAL?

AFTER UNDERWHELMING FIRST TIME OUT, THIS APOCALYPTIC POST-PANDEMIC TALE GETS SECOND CHANCE TO CATCH ON

3 min  |

May 08, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News

Runcorn Weekly News

Dodging the enemy... and celebrating victory

D-DAY hero Jack Mortimer chuckles as he remembers belting out Moonlight Becomes You in front of hundreds of people during VE Day celebrations overseas.

3 min  |

May 08, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News

Runcorn Weekly News

Widnes fall short in pursuit of Edge target

CHESHIRE PREMIER LEAGUE Alderley Edge CC v Widnes CC. Alderley Edge won by 53 runs

2 min  |

May 08, 2025

Runcorn Weekly News

Thirst rate

MARION McMULLEN CHECKS OUT THE BEST NEW BOOZE HITTING THE MARKET

1 min  |

May 08, 2025

Runcorn Weekly News

RSPCA plea after pup found dead

A DEAD puppy was found partially inside a dog food bag close to a popular nature trail in Runcorn.

1 min  |

May 08, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News

Runcorn Weekly News

Widnes unable to kickstart their campaign

WIDNES were hoping to put behind them last week’s poor performance but were unable to match Oxton with either bat or ball, falling to a 85 run defeat.

2 min  |

May 01, 2025

Runcorn Weekly News

Red light shown to plans to convert barn in green belt

APPROVAL for a barn conversion in Frodsham’s Green Belt was refused by a planning inspector.

1 min  |

May 01, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News

Runcorn Weekly News

A brush with death as pup eats comb

A 'MIRACLE dog' had a brush with death after she swallowed a hairdresser's eight-inch styling comb.

2 min  |

May 01, 2025

Runcorn Weekly News

Disappointing end to club's home campaign

A season which began with Linnets languishing in the relegation zone but then brought an unlikely chance of a play-off spot will see a finishing position between seventh and eleventh.

3 min  |

May 01, 2025

Runcorn Weekly News

Has your pension pot got a few missing pieces?

TRACKING DOWN LOST CONTRIBUTIONS AND DECIDING WHETHER TO COMBINE THEM COULD BE KEY TO SECURING YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE.

4 min  |

May 01, 2025

Runcorn Weekly News

Stuart moves into his ideal home

SPREADSHEETS and bedsheets highlight the advantages of moving to a new home at Daresbury Garden Village.

2 min  |

May 01, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News

Runcorn Weekly News

Man caught at airport with £144k worth of cannabis

Defendant told police he had 'run out of money' while on holiday in Thailand

1 min  |

May 01, 2025

Runcorn Weekly News

Depleted Women suffer defeat

LINNETS Ladies performed admirably against the odds after making the short journey to Great Sankey with just 10 players.

1 min  |

May 01, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News

Runcorn Weekly News

Growing increase in ketamine addiction

Clinic sees a recent rise in admissions over 'baffling, powerful' drug

4 min  |

May 01, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News

Runcorn Weekly News

Wild sights trained on title triumph

ICE HOCKEY

2 min  |

May 01, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News

Runcorn Weekly News

New supported living accommodation is given the go-ahead

A PROPERTY in Runcorn is set to be converted into supported living accommodation after plans were given the green light.

1 min  |

May 01, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News

Runcorn Weekly News

GET LOST IN MAY'S BIG-HITTING RELEASES

FROM A NEW ELDEN RING STANDALONE TO A FRESH CHAPTER OF THE DOOM FRANCHISE, THESE ARE THE TOP TITLES COMING YOUR WAY SOON

2 min  |

May 01, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News

Runcorn Weekly News

Youngsters push for league & cup double

RUNCORN Linnets Under 21s were crowned as champions of North West Development League's Championship Division B on Tuesday - without kicking a ball!

2 min  |

May 01, 2025

Runcorn Weekly News

Police make appeal after biker dies in crash

A biker has died following a road traffic incident on Bridge Street in Runcorn

1 min  |

May 01, 2025

Runcorn Weekly News

Zoo scoops top accolade in the UK

CHESTER Zoo has officially been crowned the best-rated zoo in the UK by Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform.

1 min  |

May 01, 2025

Runcorn Weekly News

Constabulary sees drop in crime for third year in a row

Force has also seen rise in number of offenders brought to justice

3 min  |

May 01, 2025