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Widnes pharmacy flats plan decision looms
Planning officers say low car ownership and good walking, cycling and public transport connections mitigate an apparent parking shortfall.
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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Greenspace homes bid decision looms in Runcorn
Bloor Homes wants to build 48 houses on land between Stalbridge Drive and the West Coast Main Line.
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Water safety review talks to take place following teenagers' tragic deaths
The July heatwave prompted a surge in the number of deaths involving open water around the country including teenagers in Runcorn and Chester
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Runcorn's Shauna Coxsey 'overwhelmed with gratitude' as she sets off to Tokyo Olympics
Sport climbing is making its Olympic debut in the first week of August.
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Decision due on bid to rebuild trouble 'hotspot' house as retirement flats in Runcorn
The house on Irwell Lane was reported to have become a magnet for "vandalism and anti-social behaviour" but concerns have been raised over the proposal's lack of open space.
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'Fire trap' flats owners in Runcorn fear insurance bill could pass £1m
Labour's shadow housing minister said the country needs to create an agency to spot problems, fund repairs and recoup the cash from "the companies that created this mess".
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Fresh appeal issued over missing teenager with Runcorn links
Police say Liam Derbyshire was last seen on July 15.
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Luxury train with champagne and seven-course dinner set for Runcorn day-trip departure
The Northern Belle was described by actor Bill Nighy as the "Grand Duchess of luxury trains".
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Murdered Widnes landlord's friend undertakes major bleed training - calls for wider rollout
Peter Bradley, whose fundraising efforts funded 50 bleeding control kits to be distributed, believes wider medical knowhow could be critical to preventing future tragedies.
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Public urged not to approached burglar wanted in Widnes
David Power was jailed last year for stealing charity boxes during a burglary.
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Scambusters seize more than 20,000 bootleg cigs worth £12,000 in Runcorn
The haul could have fetched around £12,000 if sold, Halton Trading Standards said.
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Decision due over plan to rebuild Widnes Aldi with bigger store as assurances sought over flood risk
The proposed store is expected to be bigger and more energy efficient but lies in a flood risk zone.