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  • Widnes risks becoming a 'ghost town' due to empty shops

    Having lived in Widnes for over 20 years I have watched the steady decline in the centre of Widnes. There are 10 plus closed shops. I have contacted the council but no answer. If something isn't done soon we will become a ghost town.

  • Runcorn vet sets sights on New York Marathon

    A RUNCORN VET nurse is juggling caring for poorly pets with taking lots of steps as she prepares for a marathon charity fundraiser in the USA. Cheryl Corless, who works at Northwest Veterinary Specialists in Sutton Weaver, is running this year’

  • Crews tackle bin fire at Runcorn skate park

    A BIN at a Runcorn skate park caught fire. Crews were called to Norton Hill shortly after 7.15pm on Saturday evening. Firefighters used a hose reel to extinguish the flames. READ > Urgent appeal to find missing 12-year-old Runcorn boy

  • Westminster honour for inspirational Widnes volunteer

    A WIDNES man is one of only 25 people to be recognised with a British Citizen Award in recognition of their extraordinary efforts. Jeffrey Scholes BEM will be honoured on Thursday with The British Citizen Award for Services to Volunteering & Charitable