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Should dognappers face tougher punishment? Halton dog lovers invited to have their say
Cheshire's police and crime commissioner has urged residents to share their thoughts on the issue of pet theft.
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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Runcorn and Widnes magistrates' court round-up
The cases include driving offences, assaults and pestering someone via an electronic communications network.
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Widnes man and woman among seven arrested in Project Medusa Class A drug probe
The suspects were taken to police stations to be questioned.
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Seven lockdown fines dished out in Widnes including after reports of 'disorder'
Police have urged the public to continue to comply with the lockdown rules ahead of the four-step programme to lift restrictions over spring and summer.
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Creamfields set to return to Halton this summer with fastest-selling festival
Many dance music fans retained their tickets from last year.
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Heartbreaking diagnosis inspires Widnes dad and employer to launch £1m charity quest
“When I heard that there was no cure, I knew that we had to do something big to help them and families like theirs.”
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New book explores WWI bravery and life beyond the trenches of Runcorn war hero 'Todger' Jones
Military history author Neil Thornton's latest release explores the life of the man whose actions left King George V so impressed he asked him: “How the dickens did you do it, Jones?”
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Flats plan filed for Runcorn alehouse
An earlier plan to convert The Devonshire into nine flats was revised to seven units after concern was raised that some units appeared "cramped".
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WATCH: Vast tracts of rubbish uncovered by clearance works at M56 junction 12 in Runcorn
Highways England says litterbugs are putting workers who have to clean up the rubbish at risk.
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PM's lockdown exit "roadmap" questioned by east Runcorn MP
Mike Amesbury MP has called for support for the self-employed and others left financially exposed by the pandemic.
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Arson suspected after Widnes wheelie bins torched and fire outside Runcorn community hub
Witnesses and anyone with information has been urged to contact the police.
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Trespassers were seen at Widnes Cricket Club a few hours before burglary say investigators
Burglars made off with a huge haul of equipment including a large petrol lawnmower, two standard mowers, a generator, leaf blower and strimmer.