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Widnes couple who overcame adversity win national competition

Paula and Andy Smith with their children, Lewis, aged nine, and Katie,aged seven Picture: Ian Park IPN8310

5:30pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

A REMARKABLE couple who overcame infertility, a brain tumour, disability and bereavement to give a loving home to two children have won a national competition.

Halton Council leader Councillor Tony McDermott to stand down

12:20pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

COUNCILLOR Tony McDermott is standing down as leader of the council and leader of Halton’s Labour party.

Children in minor injuries unit given free teddies to help them feel better

8:10am Wednesday 10th March 2010

DISTRESSED children arriving at Halton Hospital’s minor injuries unit now have little furry friends to help them feel better .

Children invited to make models out of potatoes

6:10pm Tuesday 9th March 2010

IMAGINATIVE children are being challenged to create a model from one of the country’s best loved vegetables.

Trust commended for giving children a voice

12:50pm Tuesday 9th March 2010

YOUNG people with complex and severe mental health problems helped to recruit a new assistant director of child and adolescent mental health services.

Teenage boy assaulted by vicious robbers in Runcorn

11:58am Tuesday 9th March 2010

A TEENAGE boy was attacked by a gang in a vicious assault.

Children learn how to cope with danger

7:40am Tuesday 9th March 2010

CHILDREN are learning how to deal with dangererous dilemmas at home and on the streets, railways and roads.

Runners urged to sign up for Halton Road Race

5:30pm Monday 8th March 2010

YOU need to get a move on if you want to get cut-price entry to the Widnes Vikings Halton Road Race on Easter Sunday.

Breaking news: Three dangerous dogs on the loose in Runcorn

10:38am Monday 8th March 2010

THREE dangerous dogs have escaped after a burglary in Runcorn.

Residents encouraged to get back in touch with nature

8:10am Monday 8th March 2010

THE Mersey estuary is set to inspire residents to get in touch with nature.







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