A £6 million development providing homes for retired people, alongside a bistro, hair and beauty salon, are set to open in ...

SEXUALLY transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancies are still a problem across Halton, warn health chiefs. More... ...

A MUM who started helping out at her son’s nursery has become head teacher of Runcorn’s oldest school. More... ...

HUNDREDS of Halton residents could soon receive letters from their banks advising them that they may have been mis-sold Payment ...

HALTON MP Derek Twigg has teamed up with TV presenter and former carer Fiona Phillips to support this year’s Carers Week from June ...

CHILDREN bought cakes at a charity stall and raised £56 for Help for Heroes. More... ...

WHISTON and St Helens hospitals are two of the cleanest in the country, say patients The findings are part of a national survey ...

A NEW crackdown to combat metal thieves has been launched by Cheshire Police. More... ...

GIFTED artists are celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee by re-creating landmarks in her reign. More... ...

ALMOST two million pounds worth of property and cash has been confiscated from criminals in Cheshire in the past 12 ...

HALTON’S first freeschool founded by five Runcorn parents has won massive support from the local community. More... ...

FUN-LOVING gran Beryl Carolan has had her hair dyed red, white and blue to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. More... ...

THE search is on to find people to sit on the board of Halton’s fledgling NHS organisation. More... ...

RESIDENTS planning a street party to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee could win a mobile celebration. More... ...

HEARTLESS thieves smashed their way into a hospice furniture depot, stole a safe, and drove off in two of their delivery ...

A NEW ‘music hub’ is being created with government funding to the tune of just over £1 million. More... ...

A MURDER trial following the death of Widnes dad Wayne Basnett was aborted at Chester Crown Court today. More... ...

HALTON’S oldest church, crammed with rare treasures, has been saved, thanks to the local community. More... ...

A WIDNES artist’s lifesaving plea has touched the hearts of World readers. More... ...

A COURAGEOUS schoolboy is lucky to be alive after five doctors failed to diagnose a brain tumour, says his mum. More... ...