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Inquest concludes Runcorn man took own life
Richard Barry Peel, 53, of The Knoll, had withdrawn from contact with his family in the time leading to his death, an inquest heard.
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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Thirty jobs created as Halton employment service expands
Halton People Into Jobs is recruiting as part of a drive to help the economy to recover from the pandemic.
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Mental health support expanded in Halton in wake of Covid
Services include free counselling, a helpline and text message support.
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Runcorn MP brands leader's S*n op-ed 'wrong and insensitive'
Mike Amesbury said the hurt for people affected by the Hillsborough disaster remains 'raw'.
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Runner from Runcorn completes London marathon on poignant date
Twenty-seven-year-old Jack Wignall overcame his dislike of running to complete the 26-mile run in memory of his granddad Bob.
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Breast cancer treatment boost after £3m Halton Hospital investment
Patients from across Halton, Warrington, St Helens and Knowsley, can now access breast care and pre-treatment services in Runcorn.
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Fire at Grade-II listed Widnes church
Firefighters were deployed to St Luke's in Farnworth on Wednesday.
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'Around Runcorn' cited as filming location for gritty BBC prison drama
The gritty Jimmy McGovern drama filmed scenes in Halton.
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Employer thanked for supporting on-call firefighters in Runcorn
Brad Baig and Ricky Goff are primarily employed by Howdens in Astmoor but can be deployed to the on-call fire engine at a moment's notice.
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Halton motorists urged to renew bridge passes now
Thousands of motorists could be hit with penalty charge notices if they forget to update their discount plans and use the Mersey Gateway or Silver Jubilee bridges.
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Widnes drivers join 'Dieselgate' group legal claim as manufacturer disputes allegations
A large group legal action is brewing over claims the company used "defeat device" software to avoid complying with emissions regulations.
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Bid to have 18th century bridge in Runcorn listed as agency says 'current' plan is to keep it
Homes England said its intention is for Borrows Bridge to provide cycling and pedestrian access.