A SHOWCASE of art work created by Halton’s young people is on display in an exhibition at The Brindley until February 21.Students aged 11 to 19 from schools across Runcorn and Widnes have been working with artists Jeni McConnell, Sarah Nicholson, Cathy
WIDNES Vikings are inviting schoolchildren, residents and businesses to make history in Halton. The team hopes to set a new Guinness World record by holding the biggest ever fitness session. All you have to do is turn up at 11am on Thursday
A TEENAGER escaped unhurt after being doused in petrol. The 16-year-old boy was assaulted in Brookdale, Widnes, at around 3.30pm on Monday, January 26. Police were called following a disturbance. A spokesman for Cheshire Police said: “Officers
A FAMILY fun day was held to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Halton Lodge Children’s Centre.More than 130 families attended the event in Grangeway, Runcorn on Friday, January 23.Norton Priory historians showed children how to make crafts whilst toddlers
IF Batman and Superman had a barefoot waterskiing battle, what would it look like? This is the question that 19-year-old student Tom Wadsworth wanted to answer when he embarked on an ambitious video project – and the results are fascinating.
A WIDNES drug dealer has been jailed for 30 months. Christopher Ravenscroft, aged 31, of Heath Road was arrested after police discovered a quantity of cocaine and other drugs at his home. They executed a warrant on January 17, following information
I WAS worried to read in the World last week about the high speed police chase last Tuesday. It is a miracle no one was hurt. My friend saw police cars chasing this vehicle before it reached the old town, along Langdale Road which is a residential
ON HOLOCAUST Memorial Day, January 27, 2015, hundreds of thousands of people will gather at more than 2,400 events across the country to mark 70 years since the liberation of the Nazi’s most notorious killing site Auschwitz- Birkenau. These events
IT was lovely to see so many young Widnes Vikings fans at the Tesco Extra store on Saturday having their pictures taken with the First Utility Super League trophy. Players were on hand to chat to the children and seemed to really enjoy meeting
SIMBA, a tabby cat who lives in Norton Cross, Runcorn, is our pet of the week. Her owners Paul and Lynn Whittingham said: “This is Simba resting in the afternoon sun.” To share a picture, email newsroom@worldgroup.co.uk. Please tell us
THIS picture of the Silver Jubilee bridge and the railway bridge was captured by Keith Foster from Farnworth in Widnes. He took the photograph from the banks of the River Mersey in West Bank. To share a picture, email newsroom@worldgroup.co.uk
A FLORIST is celebrating the 10th anniversary of her business by supporting Halton Haven.Paula Forbes from Widnes is organising a charity raffle for the hospice.The winner will receive a bouquet of flowers worth £25 delivered to their home every month
A TEENAGE girl has been sexually assaulted in Runcorn. The 16-year-old was walking along a footpath near a pond in the Town Park when she was approached from behind by a man. The attack happened off Lodge Lane at around 2.40pm on Friday, January
SHADOW Cabinet Minister Jonathan Ashworth came to Runcorn on Saturday to pledge support for Labour’s prospective Weaver Vale parliamentary candidate Julia Tickeridge. Lucy Powell MP, vice chairman of the party’s general election campaign, joined
LEGENDARY hits by Queen were revived in a dramatic musical by Widnes students. Pupils at SS Peter & Paul Catholic College staged We Will Rock You to three sell-out audiences. Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Ga Ga and One Vision were performed
