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These were the top 10 most read stories on runcornandwidnes world.co.uk in 2013:
1 Runcorn Widnes Bridge closed after reports of man threatening to jump:
The most read story of the year was news that the Runcorn Widnes Bridge had to be closed for 18 hours after a man threatened to jump from it. The World website was continuously updated throughout the day and evening as emergency services tried to reason with the man.
21,276 views
2 Runcorn teacher jailed after admitting sexually inciting female pupils:
Neil Mason, aged 28, of Coroners Lane, Widnes, admitted 10 charges involving four teenage schoolgirls at The Heath School in Runcorn.
16,481 views
3 Man’s body found near Runcorn Widnes Bridge:
The body of a man was discovered after a member of the public rang police to say they had seen someone fall from the bridge.
15,550 views
4 Former Runcorn teacher jailed for sexually abusing boy for four years
Former Grange Comprehensive teacher was jailed for more than nine years for sexually abusing a boy from the age of 12.
12,486 views
5 Runcorn Widnes Bridge reopened after 18-hour closure
11,787 views
6 Breaking news: Runcorn man found dead has been named
11,739 views
7 Armed siege in Mersey Road
Our dramatic exclusive pictures showed police surrounding a house in Widnes. Four men were arrested.
8,852 views
8 Men found hanged in suicide pact
7,953 views
9 Teenage boys viciously attacked by gang of robbers in Runcorn
7,306 views
10 Courageous young mum loses her cancer battle:
Katie Daintith lost her fight against cancer but touched the hearts of hundreds of people and raised thousands for charity.
7,165 VIEWS
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