TWENTY Halton venues have pledged to promote responsible drinking. Pubs and clubs across Runcorn and Widnes have been awarded 'ArcAngel' status in recognition of their commitment to tackling alcohol harm and promoting responsible drinking.
A YOUNG family who lost everything in a fierce blaze have been overwhelmed by the generosity of the community. Mum-of-two Steph Littler, aged 23, carried her sons, Brandon, aged five, and Leighton, aged one, to safety after a fire ripped through
Police are warning members of the public following the loss of a box of medication at Halton Hospital. The box, which is blue in colour, contains a number of pre-filled syringes which could potentially be harmful to anyone who takes them. The
Widnes Market traders wore Christmas jumpers as part of a national charity appeal. Stallholders raised £388.16 for Save the Children. Trader Debbie Hankin said: "We just wanted to have a bit of fun and raise some cash for charity. “People
TWO giant Christmas belles surprised shoppers at Widnes Market on Saturday.The stilt-walkers joined a snow queen and snow elf to entertain customers.Children enjoyed meeting Santa and his two live reindeer, Rocky and Harley.School choirs will be singing
THE home of a Widnes family caught fire yesterday. The blaze broke out in a first floor bedroom of a terraced house in Cross Street shortly before 4pm. The building was cordoned off after a crack developed in the wall of the property. Firefighters
Children in Whiston Hospital over the festive period will receive extra presents this Christmas, thanks to a big hearted social landlord. Your Housing Group, which has tenants across Halton and Merseyside has donated hundreds of arts and craft
COLOURFUL festive jumpers replaced uniforms at schools across Halton on Friday.Children and staff at St Gerard’s Catholic Primary School in Lugsdale Road, Widnes wore their silliest, sparkliest and cosiest Christmas woolies to support Save the Children.They
