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Runcorn Weekly News
INDIE WINS
Pocket-friendly and out in time for the summer hols these games may be more fun than the big titles
3 min |
June 19, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Priory statue inspires a Summer of Stories
NORTON Priory's giant medieval St Christopher statue, which once featured in a popular children's book, has inspired a wonderful Summer of Stories at the Runcorn Museum and Gardens visitor attraction.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Seconds promoted to Halbro Division One
ALTHOUGH the start of the new rugby union season is still a few weeks away, a couple more important pieces of the rugby jigsaw have quietly fallen into place.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
COURT couture
LARA OWEN looks at the game-changing fashion on display at Wimbledon over the last 100 years
3 min |
June 19, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Mayhem repeat trick on the road
THE Mayhem sledge team notched up their second win of the 2025 British Para Ice Hockey League season with a 1-3 victory away to Sheffield Steelstings on Saturday.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Ex-police officer banned for sending 'derogatory, offensive and racist' messages over a two year period
A FORMER officer at Cheshire Constabulary has been banned from the profession after he was caught sending “derogatory, offensive and racist” WhatsApp messages.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
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Man in ski mask threatens shop staff
A MAN in a bucket hat and ski mask threatened staff in a shop in Widnes and demanded they hand over mobile phones.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
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Schoolgirls scoop STEM awards
TWO talented Year 9 students from Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School in Widnes have been crowned winners of the Best Project award in this year's prestigious Girls Get Set STEM programme.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
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NOW IS THE TIME TO PAY ATTENTION TO BLOOMING ROSES ON YOUR PATCH
JUNE is peak flowering season for roses. Whether scrambling up walls and trellises or growing in borders or pots, they are the essence of an English country garden, and remain a firm favourite with gardeners.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
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Mayor opens new show village
A NEW show village has been officially opened by the Mayor of Halton, marking a new phase for one of the region's landmark developments.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
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Assistant vice principal is honoured by the King
MBE for Jack’s services to young people
3 min |
June 19, 2025
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Building firm bosses help out on site after auction
A LANDSCAPING company had two extra members of the team after winning an auction at homebuilder Redrow's annual charity ball.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
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Panthers peg back hosts in DCBL thriller
Vikings forced to settle for share of spoils in Halifax clash
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Green light given to plans for three new padel courts
THE world's 'fastest growing sport' is coming to Kingsley after a new planning application was given the green light.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
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JOBS TO DO THIS WEEK
■Most houseplants are in active growth, so need regular watering and fortnightly feeding.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
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Know your retail rights and how to spot sellers' excuses
Retailers are by far the most complained-about sector in the UK. The good news is we have a range of laws that govern our rights when we shop - and these provide us with more protections than many of us realise. Yet it's clear from your comments that some businesses are blatantly ignoring the rules. So here's my guide to your rights - and how some businesses try to get around them.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
When you get that big cheer it's like, 'ha, ha, it's my night'
It's the return of the Strictly Legends as MARION McMULLEN checks out the backstage banter with dance stars Pasha Kovalev and Brendan Cole
2 min |
June 19, 2025
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West End and Broadway classics as Dreamcoat Stars comes to Brindley
DREAMCOAT Stars, the musical extravaganza concert, will embark on its sixth UK tour this autumn and comes to The Brindley in Runcorn on Tuesday, October 21.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
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Rivals seize on Wids' crisis of confidence
CHESHIRE PREMIER LEAGUE
2 min |
June 19, 2025
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Memories and moments in our musical history
THIRTY-FIVE years ago, on May 27, 1990, thousands gathered at Spike Island for what would become one of the most legendary live performances in British music history.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
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Man caught with drugs at festival has been jailed
Suspect fled the country twice and was finally caught by Spanish police
3 min |
June 19, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Man tried to kidnap student
A 25-YEAR-OLD Widnes man has been jailed for more than two years after he attempted to kidnap a 19-year-old student outside Liverpool Lime Street station, following a British Transport Police investigation.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
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Swing bridge work time condensed to reduce disruption
WATERWAYS charity Canal and River Trust has revised a programme of essential repairs it plans to carry out on Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge, which crosses the River Weaver near Frodsham, to significantly reduce disruption for the local community.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
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Cat saved by vets after swallowing rat poison
A CHESHIRE animal hospital has saved the life of a young cat who swallowed rat poison and started having repeated seizures and tremors.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
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Low water levels put county officially in drought
CHESHIRE is now in drought due to low water levels in reservoirs and rivers following one of the driest springs on record.
2 min |
June 12, 2025
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The stars are out for charity game
We’re in a bit of a barren period football-wise, unless your club is involved in the FIFA Club World Cup.
1 min |
June 12, 2025
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Cup win gives Wids respite from league
CHESHIRE CUP SECOND ROUND
2 min |
June 12, 2025
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Beat goes on for top band
SAINTS Peter and Paul Catholic High School students have been awarded silver grading in the prestigious UK Schools' Music Festival for the second year running.
1 min |
June 12, 2025
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Mayhem celebrate first victory of season
THE Mayhem sledge team picked up their first win of the new 2025 British Para Ice Hockey League season with a 6-0 victory over Sheffield Steelstings at Planet Ice Widnes on Sunday.
1 min |
June 12, 2025
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Office space venture welcomes businesses to opening
WIDNES'S newest office space is celebrating a fantastic start after throwing open its doors and inviting local businesses to a prestigious opening event and Business Expo.
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