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  1. DEAL OF THE DAY (Up to 40% off at The Body Shop )

    Up to 40% off plus free delivery if you spend over £5. Treat yourself, copy the code and click below. The Body Shop ...

    Up to 40% off plus free delivery if you spend over £5. Treat yourself, copy the code and click below. The Body Shop

    19/06/2013
  2. Voucher Deals of the Day

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    19/06/2013
  3. Two charged over Uplands ‘gunshots’ incident in Runcorn

    TWO suspects have been charged with discharging a firearm in Runcorn. RSS feed from http://www.runcornandwidneswee ...

    TWO suspects have been charged with discharging a firearm in Runcorn. RSS feed from http://www.runcornandwidneswee klynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-n ews/runcorn-widnes-local-news/ 2013/06/14/two-charged-over-up lands-gunshots-incident-in-run corn-55368-33473888/Please Click To Read More...

    14/06/2013
  4. Cronton Gala returns with fun-packed day of festivities

    A SCARECROW contest and maypole dancing are among the fun and festivities taking place this Saturday at Cronton Gala. RSS feed ...

    A SCARECROW contest and maypole dancing are among the fun and festivities taking place this Saturday at Cronton Gala. RSS feed from...

    13/06/2013
  5. Thousands of Runcorn and Widnes households join collective buying scheme to slash ene

    MORE than 4,500 people have joined a region-wide scheme to get a better deal on their energy bills. RSS feed from... ...

    MORE than 4,500 people have joined a region-wide scheme to get a better deal on their energy bills. RSS feed from...

    13/06/2013
  6. Halton and Warrington councils sign Lafarge Tarmac as roads maintenance contractor

    HALTON and Warrington borough councils have signed deals with contractor Lafarge Tarmac Ltd to deliver all works on their highways ...

    HALTON and Warrington borough councils have signed deals with contractor Lafarge Tarmac Ltd to deliver all works on their highways for at least six years. RSS feed from...

    13/06/2013
  7. Operation Coalition stops 312 vehicles on region’s roads including M56 through Halton

    SEVEN arrests were made during a police crackdown on the region’s motorways including the M56 through Halton. RSS ...

    SEVEN arrests were made during a police crackdown on the region’s motorways including the M56 through Halton. RSS feed from...

    13/06/2013
  8. Superfast broadband worth £28.5m to roll out in Halton and neighbouring areas from De

    A £28.5M project to bring superfast broadband to Halton and other areas has been launched at Oulton Park race circuit. ...

    A £28.5M project to bring superfast broadband to Halton and other areas has been launched at Oulton Park race circuit. RSS feed from...

    13/06/2013
  9. Halebank Parish Council in Widnes to preview neighbourhood plan to public this week

    HALEBANK Parish Council has invited residents to see a preview of its neighbourhood plan. RSS feed from... ...

    HALEBANK Parish Council has invited residents to see a preview of its neighbourhood plan. RSS feed from...

    07/06/2013
  10. Widnes police turn to Crimewatch to help them catch an attempted bank robber

    SHOCKING footage of the moment a thug attempted to rob a Widnes bank at gunpoint has been released by police. RSS feed from... ...

    SHOCKING footage of the moment a thug attempted to rob a Widnes bank at gunpoint has been released by police. RSS feed from...

    06/06/2013
  11. Halton Lea shopping centre bosses pledge to make Runcorn centre a success despite les

    BOSSES at Halton Lea shopping centre have reaffirmed their determination to make the Runcorn landmark a success. RSS feed ...

    BOSSES at Halton Lea shopping centre have reaffirmed their determination to make the Runcorn landmark a success. RSS feed from...

    06/06/2013
  12. Public land and asset sales in Halton expected to top £10m by 2018

    PUBLIC land in Halton is being sold off to raise millions of pounds for Halton Borough Council. RSS feed from... ...

    PUBLIC land in Halton is being sold off to raise millions of pounds for Halton Borough Council. RSS feed from...

    06/06/2013
  13. Halton Housing Trust IT analyst completes Liverpool to Rome charity bike ride

    FREEZING temperatures, burning heat, death-defying mountain drops and an agonising knee injury were not enough to stop a member of ...

    FREEZING temperatures, burning heat, death-defying mountain drops and an agonising knee injury were not enough to stop a member of Halton Housing Trust’s IT team completing an epic 1,500-mile charity bike ride across Europe. RSS feed from...

    06/06/2013
  14. Widnes Vikings stars go back to school to prepare for life after rugby league

    A HOST of Widnes Vikings stars have gone back to school as they begin preparing for life after rugby league. RSS feed from... ...

    A HOST of Widnes Vikings stars have gone back to school as they begin preparing for life after rugby league. RSS feed from...

    06/06/2013
  15. The Heath School gives sneak preview of major rebuild after contractor announced

    SNEAK preview images of The Heath School rebuild project have been published after the scheme’s main contractor was ...

    SNEAK preview images of The Heath School rebuild project have been published after the scheme’s main contractor was confirmed. RSS feed from...

    01/06/2013
  16. ‘Highly likely’ that PMA sold or used in Halton

    A SENIOR police officer has said it is ‘highly likely’ that the potentially-lethal party drug PMA has been ...

    A SENIOR police officer has said it is ‘highly likely’ that the potentially-lethal party drug PMA has been sold or used in Halton. RSS feed from...

    01/06/2013
  17. Halton Council says ‘inadequate’ safety dealt with at Runcorn school blasted by Ofste

    HALTON Borough Council has said it is satisfied with safety improvements made by a Runcorn school that was blasted by Ofsted as ...

    HALTON Borough Council has said it is satisfied with safety improvements made by a Runcorn school that was blasted by Ofsted as ‘inadequate&#821 7;. RSS feed from...

    01/06/2013
  18. Merseyside gangs have tried to ‘take over Runcorn and Widnes drug market’

    A POLICE boss has spoken of the ongoing work to prevent Merseyside organised crime groups from establishing a foothold in Halton. ...

    A POLICE boss has spoken of the ongoing work to prevent Merseyside organised crime groups from establishing a foothold in Halton. RSS feed from...

    01/06/2013
  19. Ormiston Bolingbroke Duke Of Edinburgh group from Runcorn due to smash school record

    YOUNG adventurers from Runcorn are on course to break a school’s record for the number of Duke Of Edinburgh Awards in ...

    YOUNG adventurers from Runcorn are on course to break a school’s record for the number of Duke Of Edinburgh Awards in one year. RSS feed from...

    01/06/2013
  20. Weed and speed busts in Runcorn

    RUNCORN police seized cannabis an amphetamine and arrested three suspects on Tuesday. RSS feed from ...

    RUNCORN police seized cannabis an amphetamine and arrested three suspects on Tuesday. RSS feed from http://www.runcornandwidneswee klynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-n ews/runcorn-widnes-local-news/ 2013/05/02/weed-and-speed-bust s-in-runcorn-55368-33272229/Pl ease Click To Read More...

    02/05/2013
  21. ‘Beggar’ arrested in Runcorn

    POLICE have bailed a suspect accused of begging in Runcorn. RSS feed from http://www.runcornandwidneswee ...

    POLICE have bailed a suspect accused of begging in Runcorn. RSS feed from http://www.runcornandwidneswee klynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-n ews/runcorn-widnes-local-news/ 2013/05/02/beggar-arrested-in- runcorn-55368-33272222/Please Click To Read More...

    02/05/2013
  22. Halton Council leader defends borough after communities secretary accuses Labour of a

    COMMUNITIES secretary Eric Pickles has blasted Labour councils including Halton’s for failing to collect all the council ...

    COMMUNITIES secretary Eric Pickles has blasted Labour councils including Halton’s for failing to collect all the council tax it is owed. RSS feed from...

    02/05/2013
  23. Halton dance school raise thousands for the NSPCC

    DANCERS from across Halton came together last week to help raise money for vulnerable children. RSS feed from ...

    DANCERS from across Halton came together last week to help raise money for vulnerable children. RSS feed from http://www.runcornandwidneswee klynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-n ews/runcorn-widnes-local-news/ 2013/05/02/halton-dance-school -raise-thousands-for-the-nspcc -55368-33266007/Please...

    02/05/2013
  24. ‘Youthforia’ for budding politician from Runcorn

    A BUDDING politician from Halton has helped to shape a new manifesto to tackle youth issues across the North West. RSS feed ...

    A BUDDING politician from Halton has helped to shape a new manifesto to tackle youth issues across the North West. RSS feed from...

    02/05/2013
  25. Anger over wildlife haven ‘massacre’ in Widnes

    NATURE lovers in Halebank have been left furious after Halton Council felled a wildlife haven without warning. RSS feed from... ...

    NATURE lovers in Halebank have been left furious after Halton Council felled a wildlife haven without warning. RSS feed from...

    25/04/2013
  26. Robbers take lager from victim at knife-point in own home in The Glen, Runcorn

    ARMED burglars made off with lager and cash in Runcorn after they robbed a victim in his own home at knifepoint. RSS feed ...

    ARMED burglars made off with lager and cash in Runcorn after they robbed a victim in his own home at knifepoint. RSS feed from...

    25/04/2013
  27. Steve O’Connor emphasises commitment despite stepping down as Widnes Vikings chairman

    VIKINGS owner Steve O’Connor has re-affirmed his commitment to the club despite his decision to step down as chairman. ...

    VIKINGS owner Steve O’Connor has re-affirmed his commitment to the club despite his decision to step down as chairman. RSS feed from...

    25/04/2013
  28. Widnes Vikings chairman Steve O’Connor regenerates area of Liverpool made famous by T

    VIKINGS chairman Steve O’Connor is stumping up a multi-million pound investment to breathe a new lease of life into one ...

    VIKINGS chairman Steve O’Connor is stumping up a multi-million pound investment to breathe a new lease of life into one of Liverpool’s most historical locations. RSS feed from...

    25/04/2013
  29. Weaver Vale MP Graham completes London Marathon raising £1,000 for Halton Haven Hospi

    HE JUST missed out on a personal best, but Graham Evans MP was delighted to raise around £1,000 for charity by ...

    HE JUST missed out on a personal best, but Graham Evans MP was delighted to raise around £1,000 for charity by completing his second London Marathon on Sunday. RSS feed from...

    25/04/2013
  30. BREAKING NEWS: DfE says Castle View House office closure in Runcorn will help to save

    THE Department For Education has responded to union outrage over its decision to close its Runcorn office at Castle View house. ...

    THE Department For Education has responded to union outrage over its decision to close its Runcorn office at Castle View house. RSS feed from...

    24/04/2013
  31. BREAKING NEWS: Strike announced as education secretary confirms closure of DfE office

    STAFF will stage a two-hour walkout next week in protest at the Government’s decision to close a Department For ...

    STAFF will stage a two-hour walkout next week in protest at the Government’s decision to close a Department For Education (DfE)office in Runcorn. RSS feed from...

    24/04/2013
  32. Halton Ramblers Association announce walk schedule

    FANS of the great outdoors in Runcorn are being invited to join the Halton Ramblers on their forthcoming walks. RSS feed ...

    FANS of the great outdoors in Runcorn are being invited to join the Halton Ramblers on their forthcoming walks. RSS feed from...

    18/04/2013
  33. Launch of new Cheshire And Merseyside Commissioning Support Unit marks start of new h

    A HEALTH organisation has been launched to support Halton’s new Clinical Commissioning Group. RSS feed from... ...

    A HEALTH organisation has been launched to support Halton’s new Clinical Commissioning Group. RSS feed from...

    18/04/2013
  34. Weaver Vale MP Graham Evans visits his chosen charity Halton Haven Hospice ahead of L

    ROAD-RUNNER MP Graham Evans has visited Halton Haven Hospice to find out how the money he is raising by running the London ...

    ROAD-RUNNER MP Graham Evans has visited Halton Haven Hospice to find out how the money he is raising by running the London Marathon will support people in end-of-life care. RSS feed from...

    18/04/2013
  35. Widnes Vikings’ players continue to back Izzy’s Busy campaign

    WIDNES Vikings players are continuing to back an ongoing campaign to raise disability awareness. RSS feed from... ...

    WIDNES Vikings players are continuing to back an ongoing campaign to raise disability awareness. RSS feed from...

    18/04/2013
  36. Dancers from across Halton set to join forces to raise money for charity

    SOME of Halton’s most talented dancers are set to join forces next month in a bid to raise cash for charity. RSS feed ...

    SOME of Halton’s most talented dancers are set to join forces next month in a bid to raise cash for charity. RSS feed from...

    18/04/2013

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