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Unexplained infant mortality rate in Halton among lowest in the country
The borough was among the 25 lowest rates in 380 areas in England and Wales.
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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Sexual harm in schools 'underestimated', Halton education chiefs warned
Town hall chiefs are to be given a presentation on the issue following a shocking national review by Ofsted.
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Canary Craftivists flock to Halton Castle for climate protest
Protesters created canaries to send to the borough's MPs to make a "gentle" plea for them to do more to tackle climate change.
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Runcorn MP 'disappointed' as cheaper school uniforms law misses start of term
Mike Amesbury MP compared the status quo of school uniform supplies as being decided "by a nod and a wink".
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Investigation launched into robbery attempt in Runcorn
Enquiries are under way after the incident at the Town Park yesterday.
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Widnes care service slammed over 'call cramming' and unreported safety concerns
Inspectors heard clients were put at risk because staff "were often late or missed calls completely" because of how the service is run.
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Council all-but confirms Halton working to accommodate Afghan refugees
Halton council said it was working with the Government and other organisations to help people "displaced from their homes around the world".
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Drop in number of arrests at Creamfields as cops make safety 'top priority'
Cheshire police said the policing operation prioritised public safety at the massive event, which was attended by 70,000 revellers at its peak.
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Decision due on care home for people with autism at former Widnes industrial estate
Land remediation works will have to take place for the project to go ahead due to the site's past uses.
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'Super impressive' Widnes music charity wins national award
Charity Awards judges hail "passion" behind success of Widnes arts venue.
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Naughty Corner to headline night of local live music at The Brindley
Three acts are on the bill for lovers of live music
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Council reveals suspected cause for high pollution levels outside Runcorn school
Fine particulate matter exceeded WHO target levels on 113 separate days over the course of 2019-20, not including days when the monitoring station provided "erroneous readings".