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How lonely is Halton?
Loneliness appears to have increased around the country during the pandemic with young people and urban area dwellers more likely to be affected.
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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Threat to kill, assaults and unsafe fireworks among latest Runcorn and Widnes court cases
The cases include a threat to kill, assaulting an ex-partner, and making threats via social media.
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Huge Runcorn cannabis farm found yesterday had 'more than 1,000 plants'
The figure could rise or fall after checking by experts but could be one of the biggest in the county's history.
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Police at scene of suspected cannabis farm found in Runcorn warehouse
It is not known yet how many plants are in the building.
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Revised plans lodged for £5m flats plan at 'pet cemetery' house in Runcorn
The "affordable housing" apartment on Irwell Lane block would be aimed at the over-55s.
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Widnes warehouse and Runcorn industial units get the green light
Councillors gave the go-ahead for a warehouse at Liberty Park in Widnes, and a range of smaller industrial units at Astmoor Industrial Park in Runcorn
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Free laptops and DJ lessons rolled out in bid to boost life in part of Widnes
The Destination Ditton programme is already up and running and is due to continue throughout 2021
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Widnes flats conversion decision put back amid questions over parking pressures
One councillor said nearby traffic is already 'bumper to bumper' and more vehicles could cause road rows
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Duchess moved by Widnes woman's experience of losing father to cancer
Kerry McDowell lost her father to prostate cancer in January but had been taking part in the March the Month challenge since 2019, raising nearly £3,000.
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Covid-19 leads to rise in homelessness in Halton
Issues include family breakdown and virus fears leaving people with fewer options
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Halton to land £8.5m Section 106 windfall from 800 homes built on farmland on edge of Runcorn
Works will include widening Daresbury Expressway and 'affordable' housing elsewhere in Halton
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Runcorn mum lands publishing deal after inspiration strikes during lockdown
Lisa Almond "had time on her hands" during the first lockdown when the children's book idea came into being.