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  1. Two arrested and rifle found after Runcorn Bridge car chase ends in Speke

    MERSEYSIDE Police recovered a rifle from a suspected stolen car after a high-speed chase ended in a Speke cul-de-sac. RSS feed ...

    MERSEYSIDE Police recovered a rifle from a suspected stolen car after a high-speed chase ended in a Speke cul-de-sac. RSS feed from...

    26/03/2013
  2. UPDATE: Runcorn Widnes bridge reopens after earlier closure due to falling snow and i

    THE Silver Jubilee Bridge has reopened after it was shut due to falling snow and ice. RSS feed from... ...

    THE Silver Jubilee Bridge has reopened after it was shut due to falling snow and ice. RSS feed from...

    22/03/2013
  3. Runcorn bridge reopens

    THE Silver Jubilee Bridge has reopened after it was shut due to falling snow and ice. RSS feed from ...

    THE Silver Jubilee Bridge has reopened after it was shut due to falling snow and ice. RSS feed from http://www.runcornandwidneswee klynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-n ews/runcorn-widnes-local-news/ 2013/03/22/runcorn-bridge-reop ens-55368-33041416/Please Click To Read More...

    22/03/2013
  4. Runcorn Widnes bridge shut after falling ice hits cars

    RUNCORN Widnes bridge has shut after falling ice hit cars. RSS feed from http://www.runcornandwidneswee ...

    RUNCORN Widnes bridge has shut after falling ice hit cars. RSS feed from http://www.runcornandwidneswee klynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-n ews/runcorn-widnes-local-news/ 2013/03/22/runcorn-widnes-brid ge-shut-after-falling-ice-hits -cars-100252-33040103/Please Click To Read More...

    22/03/2013
  5. BREAKING NEWS: Runcorn Widnes bridge shut after falling ice hits cars

    RUNCORN Widnes bridge has shut after falling ice hit cars. RSS feed from http://www.runcornandwidneswee ...

    RUNCORN Widnes bridge has shut after falling ice hit cars. RSS feed from http://www.runcornandwidneswee klynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-n ews/runcorn-widnes-local-news/ 2013/03/22/breaking-news-runco rn-widnes-bridge-shut-after-fa lling-ice-hits-cars-55368-3304 0085/Please Click To Read More...

    22/03/2013
  6. Some schools shut due to snow in Halton

    THOUSANDS of pupils are off school in Runcorn because of snow. RSS feed from http://www.runcornandwidneswee ...

    THOUSANDS of pupils are off school in Runcorn because of snow. RSS feed from http://www.runcornandwidneswee klynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-n ews/runcorn-widnes-local-news/ 2013/03/22/some-schools-shut-d ue-to-snow-in-halton-55368-330 39577/Please Click To Read More...

    22/03/2013
  7. Councillors call for Hough Green to unite against yob crime and intimidation in Widne

    AN ESTATE under siege by teenage yobs accused of terrorising the area with threats of violence and vandalism has prompted a call ...

    AN ESTATE under siege by teenage yobs accused of terrorising the area with threats of violence and vandalism has prompted a call from Widnes councillors for the neighbourhood to unite against the menace. RSS feed from...

    21/03/2013
  8. Poisoned allotment patches torn up in Runcorn after suspected arsenic found

    A POLLUTED Runcorn allotment is being ripped up after a substance thought to be deadly arsenic was discovered in the soil. RSS ...

    A POLLUTED Runcorn allotment is being ripped up after a substance thought to be deadly arsenic was discovered in the soil. RSS feed from...

    21/03/2013
  9. WIN tickets to Widnes Vikings v Warrington Wolves

    Don’t forget to buy your copy of this week’s Weekly News to be in with a chance of RSS feed from ...

    Don’t forget to buy your copy of this week’s Weekly News to be in with a chance of RSS feed from http://www.runcornandwidneswee klynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-n ews/runcorn-widnes-local-news/ 2013/03/21/win-tickets-to-widn es-vikings-v-warrington-wolves -55368-33033593/Please Click To Read...

    21/03/2013
  10. Runcorn houses prices of yesteryear – with deposits a snip at £29

    SPRINGTIME is upon us and, so the poets tell us, love is in the air. RSS feed from http://www.runcornandwidneswee ...

    SPRINGTIME is upon us and, so the poets tell us, love is in the air. RSS feed from http://www.runcornandwidneswee klynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-n ews/runcorn-widnes-local-news/ 2013/03/21/runcorn-houses-pric es-of-yesteryear-with-deposits -a-snip-at-29-55368-33023037/P lease Click To Read...

    21/03/2013
  11. Keepy uppy master from Runcorn could be best of the best

    A STREET soccer expert from Runcorn has left a trail of Premier League millionaire superstars in his wake after he notched up 375 ...

    A STREET soccer expert from Runcorn has left a trail of Premier League millionaire superstars in his wake after he notched up 375 ‘keepy uppies’ with a tennis ball for an FA competition. RSS feed from...

    21/03/2013
  12. Police in Widnes find hundreds of suspected stolen car parts following fire

    HUNDREDS of suspected stolen car parts have been found by police in a Widnes garage. RSS feed from... ...

    HUNDREDS of suspected stolen car parts have been found by police in a Widnes garage. RSS feed from...

    14/03/2013
  13. Transformation of Runcorn pub into Buddhist temple nearly complete

    THE transformation of a popular Runcorn pub into a Buddhist temple is almost complete. RSS feed from... ...

    THE transformation of a popular Runcorn pub into a Buddhist temple is almost complete. RSS feed from...

    14/03/2013
  14. Charity family portraits on off at Norton Priory this Easter

    A GLOBALLY-ACCLAIMED children’s photographer is teaming up with Norton Priory Museum And Walled Gardens this Easter to ...

    A GLOBALLY-ACCLAIMED children’s photographer is teaming up with Norton Priory Museum And Walled Gardens this Easter to help raise funds for The Children’s Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT). RSS feed from...

    14/03/2013
  15. Bishop Of Liverpool backs tree planting plans for Halton

    THE Bishop Of Liverpool has welcomed plans to create more woodlands in Runcorn and surrounding areas and urged tree lovers to have ...

    THE Bishop Of Liverpool has welcomed plans to create more woodlands in Runcorn and surrounding areas and urged tree lovers to have their say on the proposals. RSS feed from...

    14/03/2013
  16. Dr Jazz and The Cheshire Cats join the Highfield Male Voice Choir in their Spring Con

    A SWING band is set to join some of Halton’s most talented singers at a special seasonal performance. RSS feed ...

    A SWING band is set to join some of Halton’s most talented singers at a special seasonal performance. RSS feed from...

    14/03/2013
  17. Thugs armed with knife raid house in Runcorn

    A GANG of ‘short’ burglars threatened a victim in his own home with a large knife in Runcorn. RSS feed from ...

    A GANG of ‘short’ burglars threatened a victim in his own home with a large knife in Runcorn. RSS feed from http://www.runcornandwidneswee klynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-n ews/runcorn-widnes-local-news/ 2013/03/13/thugs-armed-with-kn ife-raid-house-in-runcorn-5536 8-32980778/Please Click To...

    13/03/2013
  18. Michael Eves cleared of murder of Belle Vale dad Wayne Bassnett

    A MAN was cleared of murdering a Liverpool dad gunned down in a picturesque village. RSS feed from... ...

    A MAN was cleared of murdering a Liverpool dad gunned down in a picturesque village. RSS feed from...

    08/03/2013
  19. Michael Eves cleared of murder of Widnes dad Wayne Bassnett

    A MAN charged with shooting a Widnes dad has been cleared of murder. RSS feed from http://www.runcornandwidneswee ...

    A MAN charged with shooting a Widnes dad has been cleared of murder. RSS feed from http://www.runcornandwidneswee klynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-n ews/runcorn-widnes-local-news/ 2013/03/07/michael-eves-cleare d-of-murder-of-widnes-dad-wayn e-bassnett-55368-32941813/Plea se Click To Read...

    07/03/2013
  20. Michael Eves cleared of murder of Belle Vale dad Wayne Bassnett

    A MAN charged with shooting a Liverpool dad has been cleared of murder. RSS feed from http://www.runcornandwidneswee ...

    A MAN charged with shooting a Liverpool dad has been cleared of murder. RSS feed from http://www.runcornandwidneswee klynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-n ews/runcorn-widnes-local-news/ 2013/03/07/michael-eves-cleare d-of-murder-of-belle-vale-dad- wayne-bassnett-100252-32941106 /Please Click To...

    07/03/2013
  21. Widnes Vikings chief executive warns club needs larger attendances at Stobart Stadium

    WIDNES Vikings fans across Halton have been warned the club’s recent upturn in fortunes will be short-lived if they do ...

    WIDNES Vikings fans across Halton have been warned the club’s recent upturn in fortunes will be short-lived if they do not turn out in greater numbers to support the team. RSS feed from...

    07/03/2013
  22. Up to 200 hospital jobs to be cut as £11m cut from Halton and Warrington budget

    TWO hundred jobs and a care ward face being axed at Halton and Warrington hospitals as bosses scramble to find £11m of ...

    TWO hundred jobs and a care ward face being axed at Halton and Warrington hospitals as bosses scramble to find £11m of spending cuts by March 2014. RSS feed from...

    07/03/2013
  23. Halton schools 2,456 pupils under capacity

    SCHOOLS in Halton are under capacity by 2,456 pupils. RSS feed from http://www.runcornandwidneswee ...

    SCHOOLS in Halton are under capacity by 2,456 pupils. RSS feed from http://www.runcornandwidneswee klynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-n ews/runcorn-widnes-local-news/ 2013/03/07/halton-schools-2-45 6-pupils-under-capacity-55368- 32932649/Please Click To Read More...

    07/03/2013
  24. Widnes haulage firm boss Bernard McFarlane fears JL Sorting site could set alight aga

    THE OWNER of a Widnes haulage firm destroyed in the longest-burning blazes in Cheshire fire service’s history fears that ...

    THE OWNER of a Widnes haulage firm destroyed in the longest-burning blazes in Cheshire fire service’s history fears that the site could go up again if thousands of tonnes of waste are not removed. RSS feed from...

    28/02/2013
  25. Cheshire police investigation launched as terrified Runcorn residents hear gun blasts

    AN INVESTIGATION is under way after gunshots were fired on a Runcorn estate. RSS feed from... ...

    AN INVESTIGATION is under way after gunshots were fired on a Runcorn estate. RSS feed from...

    28/02/2013
  26. WIN tickets to Widnes Vikings v Bradford Bulls

    Don’t forget to buy your copy of this week’s Weekly News to be in with a chance of RSS feed from ...

    Don’t forget to buy your copy of this week’s Weekly News to be in with a chance of RSS feed from http://www.runcornandwidneswee klynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-n ews/runcorn-widnes-local-news/ 2013/02/28/win-tickets-to-widn es-vikings-v-bradford-bulls-55 368-32897693/Please Click To Read...

    28/02/2013
  27. Runcorn and Widnes housing group offers cash and prizes to encourage cleaner homes an

    CASH is up for grabs for Runcorn and Widnes tenants who leave their homes clean and have paid their rent when they move out. ...

    CASH is up for grabs for Runcorn and Widnes tenants who leave their homes clean and have paid their rent when they move out. RSS feed from...

    28/02/2013
  28. Town team offers grants of up to £10,000 for shop revamps and start-up firms in Runco

    GRANTS of up to £10,000 are being offered to shops and business start-up to boost the fortunes of Runcorn town centre. ...

    GRANTS of up to £10,000 are being offered to shops and business start-up to boost the fortunes of Runcorn town centre. RSS feed from...

    28/02/2013
  29. Mersey Gateway bridge building work to start by ‘end of year’ say bosses as Samsung s

    A SUBSIDIARY of technology giants Samsung has joined the race to build the Mersey Gateway as project bosses set their sights on ...

    A SUBSIDIARY of technology giants Samsung has joined the race to build the Mersey Gateway as project bosses set their sights on December 2013 to start building the bridge. RSS feed from...

    25/02/2013
  30. Runcorn firestarter jailed for putting lives of her own children at risk

    A MOTHER from Runcorn has been caged after setting fire to her own home putting the lives of her children at risk. RSS feed ...

    A MOTHER from Runcorn has been caged after setting fire to her own home putting the lives of her children at risk. RSS feed from...

    21/02/2013
  31. EOD called after WWII bomb found in Widnes garden

    A WIDNES man was left stunned after a garden clear-out lead to the discovery of a Second World War bomb. RSS feed from... ...

    A WIDNES man was left stunned after a garden clear-out lead to the discovery of a Second World War bomb. RSS feed from...

    21/02/2013
  32. Win tickets to Widnes Vikings v Hull FC

    Widnes Vikings will be back in action in Super League, against Hull FC on Saturday 2 March and the Weekly News is giving you the ...

    Widnes Vikings will be back in action in Super League, against Hull FC on Saturday 2 March and the Weekly News is giving you the chance to win one of five pairs of tickets to the game which kicks off at Stobart Stadium Halton at 5.45pm. RSS feed from...

    21/02/2013
  33. Cheshire fire chiefs issue safety pledge to Halton residents despite £6m funding cuts

    FIRE chiefs in Cheshire say they are confident they can continue to protect Halton residents – despite major funding ...

    FIRE chiefs in Cheshire say they are confident they can continue to protect Halton residents – despite major funding cuts. RSS feed from...

    21/02/2013
  34. Butchers in Halton celebrate boost in sales following outbreak of horsemeat scandal

    BUTCHERS in Halton are celebrating a sudden surge in trade following the outbreak of the horse meat scandal. RSS feed from... ...

    BUTCHERS in Halton are celebrating a sudden surge in trade following the outbreak of the horse meat scandal. RSS feed from...

    21/02/2013
  35. Fatal RTC on Central Expressway in Runcorn

    A WOMAN died days after her car crashed in Runcorn. RSS feed from http://www.runcornandwidneswee klynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-n ...

    A WOMAN died days after her car crashed in Runcorn. RSS feed from http://www.runcornandwidneswee klynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-n ews/runcorn-widnes-local-news/ 2013/02/19/fatal-rtc-on-centra l-expressway-in-runcorn-55368- 32840022/Please Click To Read More...

    19/02/2013
  36. Crooks smash padlock to steal horde of sports equipment including bikes and golf club

    THIEVES stole sports goods including golf clubs and bikes from a Runcorn garage. RSS feed from... ...

    THIEVES stole sports goods including golf clubs and bikes from a Runcorn garage. RSS feed from...

    18/02/2013

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