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Widnes solar farm beats target and sells surplus to grid
The 16.4-hectare array powers the DCBL Stadium and could expand in years to come.
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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Cheshire police launches live video stream emergency call handling service
The GoodSAM Instant Help system also includes location tracking.
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Animal-free testing 'breakthrough' declared by Daresbury biotech team
The technology provides an alternative to using bovine corneas obtained from slaughterhouses.
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New chief inspector for Runcorn
Ch Insp Andy Blizard previously served as public order commander for Cheshire police.
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Halton councillors knock back pay rise
Cllr Mike Wharton said he didn't want to add to the cost of the allowances scheme while Margaret Ratcliffe cited the cost of living crisis.
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Halton's only green councillor to step down
Cllr Andrew Dyer cited "frustrations" of dealing with the council and other councillors and an upcoming move abroad for work.
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Runcorn road shut after car fire
Firefighters have released the cause of the blaze.
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Six arrests in Widnes and Runcorn in 'county lines' drug op
Around 100 arrests were made around Cheshire and Merseyside during the 'intensification week'.
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Clean air zone emissions rating for Runcorn coach company
The firm said it was committed to continual improvement to protect people and planet.
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Big Walkies event inspired by Runcorn dog adoptions taking place at Walton Hall
The RSPCA fundraiser is taking place this Sunday.
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JCP says 150 jobs up for grabs in Runcorn and Widnes
DHL in Preston Brook and a large unidentified international company in Widnes have more than 100 roles between them to fill.
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MP pledges to do 'everything in his power' to save X1 Runcorn-Liverpool bus
The contract for the X1 has been put out to tender again