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Culture chief hails Halton's 'creative talents' in Borough of Culture grant scheme
Highlights have included open-air Shakespeare, an online radio station, photography exhibition, comedy and creative arts for LGBTQ+ residents.
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Band hails Spike Island concert as 'something special'
The concert marked the 30-year anniversary of The Stone Roses' legendary 1990 gig, pushed back a year because of Covid
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Mixed Covid picture for Halton as two die amid falling case numbers
The number of new recorded infections fell by 23%, although the number of tests conducted dropped by 27% also.
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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.
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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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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.
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Two arrests and 'large' amount of cash discovered in Widnes 'county line' drug supply probe
A warrant was executed in Page Moss, Knowsley, on July 21.
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Dispersal order slapped on Spike Island in Widnes over "ASB"
The order was put in place to run until 7.30pm on Friday, July 21.
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Halton residents invited to share views on police and crime priorities
Goals include protecting the vulnerable and improving public confidence in the force.
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Widnes baby scan firm slated by CQC amid hygiene concerns says it's been treated 'unfairly'
Criticisms included a lack of handwashing facilities in the scan room and a bin that wasn't pedal-operated that was "full" of waste PPE and other items.
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Covid-19 rate climbs 23% in Halton but vaccine preventing most cases from turning serious
Halton's infection rate jumped by 23% over the last week but the vaccine appears to be keeping the worst of the disease at bay.