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Widnes Market traders 'raring to go' after lockdown revamp
Refurbishment works have been taking place while non-essential traders have been shut.
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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Halton feels financial pain of lockdown
The number of people claiming Universal Credit has increased in the borough but the area has fared better than some of its neighbours.
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MP hints at big plans brewing for Runcorn Shopping City after bank announces branch closure
Mike Amesbury MP has suggested that Santander's decision to close its Shopping City branch may be "premature".
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Litter pickers rescue baby bird and return stolen scooter during eventful Runcorn debut
The group rallied following a call by Murdishaw resident Amy Brown, eventually picking up more than 50 bin bags of rubbish, including some unusual items.
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Halton DJs turn tables on pandemic by launching own station
The online not-for-profit station now has listeners around the world and has donated £900 to Mind Halton.
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Inquest hears Runcorn man's health worsened after assault but no conclusive link to his death
Medical evidence indicated that an overdose of prescription morphine combined with ill health had caused the 49-year-old's death.
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Motorbike found across town after shed burglary in Runcorn
The bike was later found that morning.
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Biotech firm looking to recruit after Daresbury test plant opens
The firm creates "biosurfactants", which are a green alternative to petrochemicals and fossil fuels.
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Night of live music to be streamed online as Halton Rocks returns
The night of live music is to be streamed online after its 10th anniversary bash had to be cancelled due to the pandemic last year.
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Latest Widnes and Runcorn cases from the lower court
The cases include threatening messages and shoplifting.
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MP slams UK's 'shabby deal' after EU exports plunge 41%
Mike Amesbury MP said Scottish fishing exports to the EU had dropped 83% alone.
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Bus routes changing after Runcorn-Widnes bridge reopens
Some minor changes are expected.