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Weekly Covid cases pass 3,000 in Halton but patient deaths fall
The disease has been spreading rapidly in Widnes and Runcorn in recent weeks.
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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City acoustic night laid on by Halton podcast
Folk trio and Radio 6 live session act Ivan Campo will be headlining a bill, joined by Galileo Girl, Matthew McGurty and Esme Bridie.
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Five Covid patient deaths in Halton as cases surge to more than 500 in a day
The weekly infection rate has more than doubled in the space of a week while the daily rate has increased about six-fold since the start of December.
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'Amazing' appeal shares food and gifts with Halton's vulnerable and elderly
Organiser Kelly Harrison said beneficiaries included people living in refuge, hostels, and families in need.
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Man talked to safety from Mersey Gateway bridge
Police were alerted to a "pedestrian" on the crossing at 8.50am.
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Commissioner says local knowledge behind drop in ASB
John Dwyer said ASB levels haven't bounced back to pre-Covid rates.
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Age UK seeking volunteers in Halton
Candidates should be "friendly and sympathetic".
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Runcorn pupils craft cards and gifts to spread kindness
Youngsters in Runcorn have been "sharing the light" over the festive period by sending cards and homemade decorations as gifts to beat loneliness among older residents. Pupils at Westfield Primary School on Clayton Crescent have been focusing on the concept of kindness in recent weeks and were asked
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Lung cancer hotspot Halton picked for early screening drive
It is hoped early detection could cut the number of deaths from the disease by about a third.
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Custody visitors sought in Halton and beyond to check on detainee welfare
Independent custody visitors check on detainees' welfare and can make recommendations for improvements.
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Spate of fires in Widnes
Crews have had little reprieve from tackling blazes.
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Drink drive arrest after car hits Runcorn shop
The collision was reported at 1.42pm earlier on Wednesday