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  • Medieval siege brings Halton Castle back to life

    THE ancient ruins of Halton Castle overlooking Runcorn were brought back to life with a dramatic battle.More than 1,000 visitors watched Regia Anglorum members re-enact a medieval siege at the famous landmark.They created a living history camp over the

  • Police warn churches and hotels about bogus missionary

    Police are warning of a bogus missionary who is believed to be targeting churches and hoteliers across the country. A man recently attended a United Reformed Church in the Redcar area and spoke with the minister. The man told him that he was

  • Halton's new Mayor dedicates her year in office to volunteers

    HALTON’S new Mayor has pledged to support volunteers during her term of office. Cllr Ellen Cargill, a councillor for 18 years, was installed at a ceremony in Runcorn Town Hall on Friday. She told guests at a dinner in the Select Stadium afterwards

  • Fresh flower demonstration in Widnes

    A FRESH flower demonstration entitled Garden Party will be staged by Karen Schofield at 7.30pm on Wednesday, June 3, in Farnworth Methodist Church hall, Derby Road, Widnes. It is a chance for anyone who enjoys fresh flowers to pick up some inspiration

  • Police appeal after former Widnes bar is torched

    A DERELICT building has been torched in Widnes. Firefighters tackled the blaze at Selfie's nightclub in Victoria Road, shortly after 4pm on Saturday, May 23. Crews wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel jet to bring the fire under control

  • Faulty gas fire causes house fire

    A FAULTY gas fire caused a small fire at a house in Victoria Road, Widnes. Firefighters discovered the fire was out when they arrived shortly before 7.30pm on Monday, May 25. Crews carried out a home safety assessment due to the strong smell

  • Charity golf day doubles its target

    A CHARITY golf day has been hailed a huge success.Player John Culshaw pledged to raise £3,000 in memory of his brother, David, who died from an extremely rare type of cancer last year.Supporters helped him to more than double this as £6,515 was collected