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Plant hunters fair heading to Norton Priory in Runcorn
"Now’s the time to pick out some perfect plants to keep the colour going right through the season and where better to find them than at this great event."
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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More than quarter of 2019 road deaths were pedestrians says Halton campaign councillor
Motorists are being encouraged to respect other people's space and keep in mind the principle that everyone has the right to use the roads safely.
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500 more houses and local centre plus school could be built on former Widnes Green Belt
Consultation has been launched over the latest scheme expected to occupy land released for residential development
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Reef to support Bryan Adams at Widnes stadium
The band's latest album Shoot Me Your Ace entered the top 20 chart this month.
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Public advised to avoid landlines as thunderstorm warning issued for Halton
The Met Office has issued a "yellow"-graded weather alert.
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Councillor who joined Widnes Council in 1972 passes 50 year milestone
Cllr Tony McDermott has served the same ward he was elected to in 1972 for 50 years with spells as leader and later being made a freeman of the borough.
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Loan sharks 'known to operate' in Runcorn area prompting art trail campaign
Residents are being encouraged to get involved in a competition aimed at raising awareness with prizes such as restaurant and shopping vouchers up for grabs.
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Halton's new head of public health 'delighted' to take on role
Dr Ifeoma Onyia studied medicine and trained in general practice before specialising in public health.
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Runcorn SME leading charge to net zero with Lancaster University collaboration
A programme spokesman said 350 companies in all have been supported in saving10,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases.
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Pharmacies facing supply shortages and verbal abuse in Halton
Underlying issues include supply chain warehouse and driver vacancies, rising costs and Brexit.
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VIPs all aboard for sixth anniversary celebrations for historic Runcorn steamboat
The award-winning Daniel Adamson tug boat took a journey along the Weaver Navigation to Anderton Boat Lift to mark the occasion.
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Where to hand in illegal firearms and ammunition in Halton
The surrender includes real guns, imitation firearms, ammunition and the illegal antique variety.