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Controversial golf club homes plan cut - by 6 houses
Developers have cut the number of houses proposed for a controversial golf course project – but only by six. Revised plans for a housing development on Widnes Golf Club now include 249 homes rather than 255. The developer, Anwyl, has also objected
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Widnes street celebrates Postcode Lottery win
TEN people in Widnes were celebrating over the weekend after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode. The Davies Close neighbours netted the windfall when WA8 0EY was announced as a Daily Prize winner with People’s Postcode Lottery on
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Halton's coronavirus infection rate rises, latest data shows
HERE is Sunday's update of the rolling seven-day rate of new cases of Covid-19 for every local authority in England. The figures, for the seven days to July 30, are based on tests carried out in laboratories (pillar one of the Government's testing
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Halton Council facing £10million coronavirus bill
The coronavirus pandemic has left cash-strapped Halton Council facing a potential £6 million black hole in its budget. Halton Council was already in a tough position after overspending its budget by £5.3 million last year and suspended all non-essential
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Dog rescued after getting stuck under Silver Jubilee bridge
A DOG was stuck on a rock under the Silver Jubilee bridge on Sunday morning. Two fire engined were called to Mersey Road in Widnes to help rescure the dog at around 9.15am. A spokesman for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Fire crews