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Arson investigation launched after fire at former magistrates court in Runcorn
"Material" believed to have been used to cause ignition are reported to have been found inside the building.
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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Decision date announced for £62m redevelopment of Runcorn 'eyesore'
The wait is nearly over to find out whether planning chiefs will back the redevelopment of East Lane House.
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Runcorn primary told to tighten up subject 'skills and expertise'
Halton Lodge Primary school was rated "good" in most categories but some improvements are sought.
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Walled 'gateway' to be built at entrance to Runcorn Town Park
The new "gateway" will have two low sandstone walls and is intended to improve visibility and safety.
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Here's what's going on at Runcorn KFC
Speculation has been circulating on social media over the branch's future.
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Twigg tells PM to 'take responsibility' over No 10 party allegations
Halton MP Derek Twigg said angry constituents had contacted him over the alleged revelry during lockdown.
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Charges brought over incident 'involving blade' in Runcorn
A 30-year-old man from Cuddington has been remanded in custody after appearing at magistrates' court.
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Next Halton council chief exec expected to earn up to £168k a year
The current council supremo David Parr is leaving in 2022.
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Yob 'rampage' in Runcorn raises fears bus stop doors could shut after 7pm
Trident Park is reported to have been hit by a wave of problems including smashed windows, litter, graffiti, abusive conduct and bikes "used as weapons".
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Twigg lays into Government over 'astonishing' lack of NHS funding impact forecast
A health minister initially said no assessment over how much waiting times were expected to drop had been completed because of "Covid" uncertainty and other factors.
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Widnes care home criticised in CQC report after reopening last year
Lilycross reopened as a stepdown care home for people recovering from Covid last year and now provides general short-term respite for hospital-leavers.
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Fun-filled climate change game launched in Widnes
The game takes players on a journey from fossil fuels to a "greener future".