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Vandalism blamed after ancient sandstone wall wrecked in Runcorn
The stone may have previously formed part of Halton Castle and is believed to have probably been used in structures even older than that.
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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Man found dead at home in Runcorn died from ill health and opioid toxicity finds inquest
The 57-year-old was found seated on his couch with no signs of injury or suspicious circumstances in July last year.
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Funeral details released for Widnes 'legend' and ex-wife who passed away on same day
Veteran crooner Johnny Rocco's death prompted a flood of tributes, but his family received more sad news that day with the loss of their mother, Johnny's ex wife.
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Signs of recovery at Runcorn high school in special measures
St Chad's was placed in special measures in 2019 and graded 'inadequate' but is showing signs of dragging itself out of a quagmire of underachievement.
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Widnes waste processing plant approved despite 'odour' warning
The waste station is expected to process up to 75,000 tonnes of 'non-hazardous' waste a year.
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Chemical storage unit backed in Widnes
The works are required by the Environment Agency permit regime.
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Runcorn MP accuses ministers of 'outrageous' attack on democracy
Mike Amesbury said there is a "balance to be stuck" but said "any meaningful protest is about grabbing people’s attention".
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Is McDonald's opening another branch in Runcorn?
The company has commented on a rumour over a vacant site on the edge of the town centre.
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Applause from objectors as HMO plan for Widnes rejected
More than 500 objectors had signed a petition against the scheme.
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East Lane House £62m regeneration project approved in Runcorn
East Lane House is believed to have been empty for around 20 years.
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'Caring' independent Runcorn SEN school told to improve
Hope Corner School said issues identified by the watchdog are already being addressed.
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Youth employment hubs open in Halton
The project is a joint initiative between the DWP and Power in Partnership training group.