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Widnes collision probe closes as 'no offences occurred'
A girl was taken to hospital with a serious leg injury following the incident on Milton Road.
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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Arson probe in Runcorn after car and van torched
The car is reported to have been inside the Mercedes van with both 'well alight'.
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Search launched for 'Virtual School' headteacher in Halton
The role involves strategic leadership supporting the education of children in care.
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Runcorn care home told to improve
A CQC raised issues including over medicines and safety audits.
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People living off food made with kettle water as foodbank use soars in Runcorn
Mike Amesbury MP said foodbank dependence has rocketed 78% in five years.
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Halton Hospital endoscopy unit 'epitomises quality', finds review
The team carries out more than 10,000 procedures every year.
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Two charged after Widnes Class A drug warrant
A Liverpool man and Widnes woman have been charged.
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Smokers in Halton spend about £3,500 a year on tobacco says cabinet minister
Sajid Javid said the Government is considering a review into how to support England to achieve smoke free status by 2030.
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Update due on crisis-hit Halton children's services after DfE demands improvement
Halton Borough Council has been told by Ofsted and the Government to improve its children's services department.
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Runcorn MP slams French authorities over Champions League final
Mike Amesbury laid into the 'bad organisation' and 'appalling police behaviour' that marred or ruined the 'once-in-a-lifetime' match for fans.
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Children who dug up cannon after WWII return as men for unveiling in Hale Village
The cannon avoided being melted down after falling off its transport before being buried during the Second World War.
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Council buildings half empty in Halton due to pandemic remote working
A report said Covid-19 had also resulted in 1,219 absences across all council departments and schools.