A CHARITY supporting foster carers in Halton has been given a funding boost of more than £1,000 following an auction. The annual event, in aid of Another Chance to Care, took place at the Holiday Inn in Runcorn. Hundreds of guests attended
THE RSPCA is preparing for a 'hectic hedgehog' month after calls about the prickly creatures peaked during this time last year. From a total of 10,644 calls about hedgehogs made to the RSPCA's national helpline throughout 2018, the number of calls
FANS favourite Patrick Ah Van marked his second Widnes Vikings debut with two-try display against Rochdale Hornets. Ah Van, who has returned to the club on a four-week deal, spent seven seasons at the Vikings after joining back in 2012. Having
A RUNCORN woman has been left with vet bills of around £1,000 after her beloved rescue cat Sebastian was shot with an air rifle. Caitlin Weber adopted Sebastian from Halton Cat Rescue after he was abandoned by his first owners and left in a terrible
FIREFIGHTERS remain at a disused Widnes pub following a major blaze last night. Crews were called to the former Sporting Ford public house on Hough Green Road at around 8.15pm. On arrival they found the building alight. No-one was injured
Seven people have been arrested this morning as part of a police operation to further disrupt serious and organised crime in Warrington and Widnes. Officers raided nine homes following a 12-month covert investigation by the Serious and Organised
A TEAM of police honoured for a campaign raising awareness of the perils of using loan sharks in Runcorn have received their award. The initiative – known as Operation Gripped – earned Runcorn Local Policing Unit the Outstanding Trading Standards
AN MP has given his support to a charity fighting to improve audiology services across the country. Weaver Vale MP Mike Amesbury has met with national charity Action on Hearing Loss, who warn vital hearing aid services across England could be at
COLLEAGUES of a teenage stroke victim from Runcorn have organised a fundraising night to help support the family through her rehabilitation. Elly Milton collapsed at home in Murdishaw after a shift working at the Evenwood Farm pub, on June 19.
A PROJECT highlighting the dangers of drugs and substance abuse in Cheshire has been awarded funding from the region's crime commissioner. Evolve works with young people in schools and community centres providing information on the dangers of drugs
