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Thirteen sheep killed by dog on the loose - WARNING: graphic image
Pet owners have been warned a legal defence exists for farmers to shoot dogs chasing their livestock - and "two dogs have sadly lost their lives in recent times".
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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Collapsed drain blamed for damaging wagons and drenching pedestrians in Widnes
A business owner has said springs have broken on vehicles going over the bump and pedestrians soaked with water when the drain floods.
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First glimpse of Widnes homes plan for former Stobart site revealed
The proposals are earmarked for the former Stobart and Tarmac site in Halebank, with a further 250 homes expected to be built on the neighbouring Golden Triangle industrial estate
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Move health services to Runcorn Shopping City? Public urged to have its say
The hospital trust has stressed that services will be expanded and no buildings will be lost.
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Car torched in Widnes 'suspicious' say police
Firefighters found the the vehicle burning in a field late on Tuesday, March 2.
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Deal secures £12.5m acquisition of Runcorn manufacturing software firm
Lawyers who worked on the deal said the agreement is testimony to the Sutton Weaver firm's "international strength".
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Suspect charged over alleged Hale Village burglaries
The 25-year-old man is accused of targeting properties in Hale Village and Warrington
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Covid-19 rate falls 32% in Halton in seven days
According to Public Health England data, the borough went four days without any recorded deaths related to Covid-19 in late February.
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Man wanted in connection with threats and criminal damage probe in Runcorn
The 53-year-old is believed to be in Northwich
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More than one fly-tipping incident a day reported in Halton
Despite nearly two fly-tipping incidents a day being reported in the borough over the last eight years, the area's situation is still far better than average.
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Employment held steady in Halton as it entered 2021
The borough's workforce has endured a tough time during the pandemic with rising unemployment but showed little sign of change from December to January.
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Runcorn crime-round up includes burglaries and off-road bike offences
Incidents have included burglaries, begging, "suspicious behaviour" on footpaths and off-road bike seizures.