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Veteran standing for Lib Dems in Halton Castle by-election targets litter, amenities and crime
Tony Dalton is standing on a platform of tackling issues including litter, the decline of services and amenities, and crime.
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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Children in Halton suffering 'high levels of neglect' and left in 'risky situations for too long'
Ofsted has demanded action from Halton Borough Council after inspectors found the standard of children's services has 'deteriorated'.
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Tributes to former Widnes Vikings player Stephen Holgate following death aged 49
England international Stephen Holgate was remembered as "extraordinarily talented".
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Eight Covid deaths in six days in Halton after high disease spread last month
Eight people died in six days having been diagnosed over the last 28 days.
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Widnes care service slammed for missing visits and meals and leaving clients at 'risk of abuse'
Connected Health Plus's group director said the firm's "ethos had been tarnished" by the "failure in local leadership".
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Remembrance services return to Halton
Services returned to the borough after a hiatus last year
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Runcorn drug dealer stashed crack cocaine in his underpants
Alan Porter was taken into custody where a search uncovered the stash of drugs.
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Elderly pedestrian injured after 'collision involving mobility scooter' in Runcorn
The rider has since come forward and spoken to the police.
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Arson suspected after bins torched in Widnes playground
Crews found two bins "well alight" plus a separate fire in the open.
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Burglars steal cash from Runcorn dentists
Police have appealed for information and any footage that might assist their investigation.
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Candidates announced for Halton Castle by-election in Runcorn
Voters have the choice of five candidates in the Halton Castle by-election.
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Private baby scan clinic in Widnes scores 'good' rating from the CQC
Your Baby Scan Ltd on Birchfield Road in Widnes was graded 'good' across the board.