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£190m Runcorn eco-village plans published as public views sought
A large array of formal planning documents have been submitted including chlorine risk and contaminated land reports.
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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Government backs swathe of Runcorn regeneration projects
Business cases for four out of seven of the Reconnecting Runcorn Town Deal programme have been approved.
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Motorway milestone as £23m bridge lifted into place
Contractors dished out £25,000 in neighbourhood group grants to celebrate the moment.
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Sea of Santas to turn Runcorn-Widnes bridge red in annual festive fun run
Residents are being invited to sign up to take part and even bring their dog.
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How many houses are left to build in Sandymoor and Daresbury?
Figures provided by Halton Borough Council have shed light on the scale of anticipated housebuilding in the area.
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Runcorn MP accuses Government of weakening school fire safety
Mike Amesbury said updated government guidance excludes schools shorter than 11 metres in height from mandatory sprinklers.
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Daresbury expansion already 80% full
A project boss said the occupancy rate "vindicates" the scheme's strategy.
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Recorded sex offences rise in Halton as crime falls overall
Recorded sex offences increased by 7% and violence with injury also rose, in addition to a sharp rise in bicycle thefts, although crime was down overall.
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Assaults against council staff rise in Halton
Officials believe an increase could be linked to the easing of pandemic restrictions and the return of standard working practices.
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Bridge firms launch toy appeal with £2,000 of gifts for kids in Halton
The goodies will be shared among hundreds of the borough's most disadvantaged children.
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Thief from Runcorn jailed after assaults and stealing food
Stephen Murphy, 42, admitted nine offences.
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Decision looms for 'key site' flats plan in Runcorn
It is hoped the development would breathe new life into an overgrown plot of vacant land in the town centre.