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Double amputee from Widnes to crawl up active volcano
The father-of-two is hoping to complete the epic ascent to raise cash to send children affected by limb loss on the holiday of a lifetime.
Oliver Clay
Reporter for Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News, and also occasionally published by the Liverpool Echo and slightly less often the Chester Chron.
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Chemicals linked to cancer found in Mersey at Halton
PFAS chemicals have been linked to cancer and compromised immunity.
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Bumper £1,000 donation kicks off annual Halton Easter egg appeal
The chocolate eggs will be distributed via Halton's children's centres to hundreds of disadvantaged youngsters in the borough.
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Global pharma firm eyes £30m investment and hundreds of jobs as Runcorn R&D facility opens
Heath business park welcomed dignitaries including a trade minister, Consul General, mayor, and more, for the opening of the R&D centre.
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Runcorn SEN school submits extension plan to address 'capacity' issues
It is hoped the extra classrooms will allow for a more 'flexible learning environment'.
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HMO plan in Widnes thrown out on appeal over 'lack of windows'
Concerns were raised over a lack of natural light and bin storage.
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Warehouse set for approval in Widnes
The project isn't expected to create any jobs and instead is intended to boost performance.
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FOI shows how much council receives in business rates from Runcorn shopping centre
InYourArea asked Halton Borough Council if the sum represents good value for money.
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Decision due over former pub site flats plan in Runcorn
The site has been vacant since The Croft pub was demolished in 2020.
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Council releases details of rejected £11.7m Runcorn Levelling Up bid
The Government turned down Halton's bid in January.
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'Incredible' apartments scheme opens in Runcorn
The block has 100 self-contained flats plus a 'contemporary bistro' reported to be proving popular with residents.
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Man tries to 'open car doors' at lights in Runcorn
A social media post about the incident was shared nearly 1,000 times.