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Runcorn Weekly News
Paddington takes his hat off to pupils who visit him in Peru
MEETING Paddington Bear in his homeland of Peru was among the many highlights for an intrepid group of young travellers from Widnes and Warrington.
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July 03, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Plans to turn ex-video store into shared housing
PLANS have been lodged to turn the old Blockbuster video store in Widnes into a controversial shared accommodation property, just over a year after a similar scheme was thrown out.
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June 26, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Cousins & neighbours who 'struck gold' on property ladder
Neighbours and cousins Stephanie Wiggins and Simon Fuller at Bridgewater Views at Daresbury Garden Village
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June 26, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Reform don't stand a chance of leading
WITH Reform supporters backing the party to engage in a DOGE (department of government efficiency) style clampdown on wasteful government spending it is worth remembering the biggest waste in government spending in modern history.
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June 26, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Technology firm takes home top business award
QUANTUM Science Ltd, the leader in infrared quantum dot (QD) technology materials, has been recognised for its innovative INFIQ QDs at the Halton Business Awards.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
School given Good rating
A ROMAN Catholic Primary School in Runcorn had good news from Ofsted.
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June 26, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
School rated ‘Outstanding’ with high expectations
A ROMAN Catholic Junior School in Widnes was said by Ofsted to have Outstanding features.
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June 26, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
HMO fear as bid is submitted
COUNCILLORS in an area of Widnes fear it is being 'destroyed' after plans for another controversial shared housing scheme were put forward.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Pervert exposed himself to woman then attacked female police officer
A MAN from Runcorn exposed himself to a woman before launching a brutal and violent attack on a female police officer.
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June 26, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Businessman Paul scoops £50k prize in disabled entrepreneurs competition
A BUSINESSMAN has won £50,000 in a competition for disabled entrepreneurs.
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June 26, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Bat-eared foxes find new Chester home
TWO female bat-eared foxes have arrived at Chester Zoo - the first of their kind to be seen at the zoo in more than 30 years.
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June 26, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Injury count compounds home defeat
WIDNES Vikings fell to a 36-18 defeat to York Knights on a difficult afternoon at the DCBL Stadium.
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June 26, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Performance can boost confidence
WIDNES produced arguably their best performance of the season when falling just short of taking all 10 Brooklands wickets needed for victory.
3 min |
June 26, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Arrest after man caught carrying suspected stolen TV
A MAN was caught carrying a suspected stolen television shortly after Ring doorbell footage allegedly captured him trying door and car handles.
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June 26, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Mayhem put up strong fight in Huskies tie
THE Mayhem sledge team put in a battling performance against defending champions and British Para Ice Hockey League leaders Cardiff Huskies but ultimately lost out 2-6 at Planet Ice Widnes on Saturday.
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June 26, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
I want my kids to do sport but I'll never be a pushy parent
Olympian Dame Laura Kenny tells CAMILLA FOSTER about the “chaos” of motherhood and sport's important life lessons
3 min |
June 26, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
'Labour councillors' response? Arrogance, dismissal, silence'
War of words between MP and town leaders on key issues
3 min |
June 26, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Tough start on road for new Wids coach Liam
FOLLOWING on from the recent announcement of the fixtures for the Second and Third teams, the all-important details of the fixtures for the First Team have been released.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Young farmers dig deep to help others
CHESHIRE'S young farmers have proven once again that community spirit is alive and thriving.
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June 26, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Hard-working Nick receives accolade
NICK Griffiths, owner and managing director of Industrial Cooling Equipment Ltd (ICE), has been named Entrepreneur of the Year at the prestigious Halton Business Awards 2025.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Stop water bill increases from draining your cash
YOUR CONSUMER RIGHTS CHAMPION
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
John plodding on to turn over new leaf in life
AVE reviews and a five-star rating on Amazon have contributed to a flying start for a retired Cheshire police officer turned author who is starting a book signing tour.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Elden Ring Nightreign
Teamwork makes the dream work in latest chapter of the Elden Ring franchise
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Business in bid for expansion
EXPANSION plans by a Runcorn company which employs hundreds of staff in the town have been rubber-stamped.
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June 26, 2025
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The forgotten hero of an outlandish plot to fool the Nazis
AUTHOR ERIN EDWARDS REVEALS THE SECRET ROMANCE BEHIND A CUNNING MILITARY OPERATION THAT HELPED CHANGE THE COURSE OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
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June 26, 2025
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Freemasons getting the message out
CHESHIRE Freemasons are embarking on a fresh initiative to foster greater local understanding and connection, launching a new digital marketing campaign and deploying informative banners at their Masonic Halls across the county.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
School working hard to maintain standards
A ROMAN Catholic Primary School in Runcorn has taken effective action to maintain standards, Ofsted found.
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June 26, 2025
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Workshop for business enterprise
ON THE eve of the winners announcement for 2025, Cheshire Lieutenancy ran a successful workshop for over 60 organisations, large and small, considering making an application for a King’s Award for Enterprise for 2026.
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June 26, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Looking to prove their innocence
When you think of nations producing great TV, what springs to mind?
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Runcorn Weekly News
Bignell in as coach at Linnets
RUNCORN Linnets have appointed Lee Bignell as first-team coach.
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