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Investigation launched following alleged arson attack in Widnes
Police have launched an investigation and are keen to hear from witnesses
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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One Widnes village - two aviation pioneers
Aeronautical engineer thought "that's amazing!" when he discovered that an aviation legend hailed from the same small village.
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Runcorn neighbourhood gripped by fear as shoppers take hedge shortcut to avoid 'intimidation'
Residents now cut through bushes to reach the busway rather than pass groups of young males including adults.
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Inquest finds former care worker from Runcorn died after taking prescription meds
An inquest heard the deceased had suffered chronic pain following a fall in which she suffered a broken wrist and vertebra.
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Thousands of bootleg cigarettes 'worth £8k' seized in Widnes
The operation followed complaints from Halton residents.
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Halton cases from the lower court - include drink driving and woman attacked in car
The sentencing hearings took place from November 23 to 25.
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Halton police to adopt therapy dog in 'pioneering' scheme
The scheme would make Cheshire the first force in the North West to embrace the mood-enhancing benefits of humanity's best friend
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Cheshire MP brands public sector pay freeze a 'slap in the face'
Mike Amesbury said the freeze was a "missed opportunity" to get the economy going again.
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Surplus stock sought in bid to keep holiday hunger at bay in Runcorn and Widnes
Community Shop on Northway in Runcorn is a social enterprise selling surplus food at discount prices. It also runs cooking and nutrition classes.
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Burglar spared prison after stealing bike and swiping meat, booze and chocolate from shops
Police have urged residents to make sure their sheds and outbuildings are secure.
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Bridge turns orange on day of calls for an end to violence towards women
The Mersey Gateway and other landmarks were illuminated for White Ribbon Day and Cheshire's police commissioner outlined his domestic violence spending plans.
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More than £3m of 'community cash' yet to be spent in Halton
The borough has just under £3m left to decide how to spend, an FOI request has shown.