HALTON parents are warned to watch out for the killer brain disease meningitis. September sees the start of the meningitis peak season, so the charity, Meningitis Now is urging parents, students and teachers to be vigilant to the signs and symptoms
AFTER an amazing first season in the NIHL Laidler Conference, Widnes Wild are targeting promotion in 2014-15. Their season gets under way on Saturday, September 6 at home to reigning champions Solihull Barons — the only team Widnes did not beat
WIDNES Vikings have the luxury of their first weekend off since the start of the season – and that will help them recover from the highs and lows of recent weeks. After the disappointment of the Challenge Cup semi-final exit, Vikings’ focus now
EXOTIC species will be making their debut in the new butterfly house in Victoria Park tomorrow. Special activities are being held from 10.30am to 2.30pm from Thursday, August 21 to Sunday, to celebrate the re-opening of this Widnes visitor attraction
WITH the last bank holiday of the summer approaching, health chiefs in Halton are urging local patients to consider how they use 999 and A&E this weekend. As many prepare to light up the BBQ, travel to Creamfields or celebrate with friends
CHILDREN have been left heartbroken after their cats were mysteriously poisoned.A Widnes vet has confirmed six cases in the past five days of pets consuming Ethlene glycol, known as anti-freeze.A further 22 animal lovers from Hough Green, Halton View
CHRISTINA Boxs has gone through a hair raising experience in memory of her brother.The 34-year-old, of Blyth Close, Murdishaw, had her head shaved at Terry’s boutique in Runcorn Shopping Centre on Friday and has raised more than £400 for Macmillan
A NEWLY wed had her long locks chopped for charity and to raise cash for a cause providing real hair wigs for youngsters who have lost their own hair through cancer treatment. Widnes woman Jennifer Gurney, who got married in June this year, had been growing
