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Runcorn Weekly News
Silverware double joy for Linnets U21s
On an afternoon when they would be officially crowned as North West Development League Division B champions, Linnets U21s made it a double celebration.
3 min |
May 08, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Henry's near miss just before the end
A WAR veteran whose ship was narrowly missed by a torpedo just days before VE Day says he is frightened, as he can see a world war erupting once again.
3 min |
May 08, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Former social club could be used for storage
A LANDMARK former social club in Widnes could be converted into private commercial storage if plans are given the green light.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
WEED WOES
IT'S TIME TO SHOW THE DOOR TO THOSE UNINVITED SPRING GARDEN GUESTS
2 min |
May 08, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
'Disappointed' but 'not surprised' by result - former MP
DISGRACED former Labour MP Mike Amesbury who quit after punching a constituent said he was “disappointed” but “not surprised” by Reform’s by-election victory in his seat, adding that Labour's backbenchers should urge leaders to “think again” on key issues.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Police seek witnesses after town disturbance
POLICE are appealing for witnesses and footage following a disturbance in Runcorn.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Bernard was one of first to know war in Europe was over
A BRAVE young man from Crewe had one hell of a secret to keep during the Second World War. It was no ordinary secret... but frontline codebreaker Bernard Morgan was no ordinary young man.
3 min |
May 08, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Vikings earn much-needed Hunslet win
WIDNES Vikings returned to winning ways with a 28-14 victory over Hunslet at the South Leeds Stadium.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Separate lives
Historian Margaret Sheridan, who lives in the village of Alveley in Shrops, which hosted 80 evacuees, tells how children generally weren't shipped that far away from their homes.
6 min |
May 08, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
How to choose the right cover for your holiday
WITHOUT THE RIGHT INSURANCE, YOUR TRIP COULD TURN INTO A COSTLY AFFAIR, SAYS CAMILLA FOSTER
2 min |
May 08, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
'We will go further and faster on change' - PM
PRIME Minister Sir Keir Starmer conceded Labour's loss by just six votes to Reform UK in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election was “disappointing” and said the Government needed to go “further and faster” in delivering change.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Bungling gang gave cyclist £20 after abducting him by mistake
A GANG of robbers bundled a cyclist into their car before setting him free and giving him £20 after apparently realising they had abducted the wrong man.
4 min |
May 08, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 |