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Views sought in Runcorn and Widnes over boundary changes
An online comments map shows some of the views expressed by voters across Widnes and Runcorn so far on the proposed changes to parliamentary constituencies in the area
Politics
National
'We will not just look away': Boris Johnson pledges action over Ukraine invasion
'This act of wanton and reckless aggression is an attack not just on Ukraine, it’s an attack on democracy and freedom in eastern Europe and around the world'
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'Exciting' plans afoot at Runcorn shopping centre as it springs out of pandemic
Shopping City opened 50 years ago this year
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Halton council chief slams Government as 'corrupt to the core'
The comments came as the local authority's executive board backed a council tax rise amid £2.5m of savings to make
InYourArea Community
Step-free Eridge station opens after major refurbishment
The work is part of a scheme to create accessible routes at stations across the country
National
Sources suggest Russia could invade Ukraine in the early hours
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said an invasion could be imminent, and Russian troops could reach Kyiv "very, very quickly."
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MP urges rethink on Runcorn baths closure
Halton Borough Council said the baths are in an "aged building" and swimmers can continue to use Brookvale.
InYourArea Community
Harborough MP gives advice on visiting Ukraine
Neil O'Brien MP for Harborough gives an update on the latest Government travel information.
National
Prime Minister signals early end to Covid self-isolation laws
If encouraging data continues the legal duty to self-isolate will be lifted a month earlier than planned
National
Northern Ireland Secretary rules out early Stormont election
Brandon Lewis said “it is right” that the election takes place on May 5
National
PM resists calls to apologise for Savile slur after Starmer abused
Technology minister Chris Philp said Mr Johnson could not be held responsible for the 'unacceptable' actions of the demonstrators
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Runcorn MP lays into Government's 'levelling up' agenda as 'empty slogan'
Mike Amesbury said the Tories' 'levelling up' agenda is an admission their policies over the last 12 years haven't worked.