Widnes school closed today

9:10am Tuesday 6th January 2009

CHILDREN have an unexpected holiday today as their Widnes school is closed.

Halton Taser figures released

11:30am Monday 5th January 2009

A MAD dog and men armed with machetes, axes, crossbows, swords, bars and knives have all come under fire from police wielding Tasers across Cheshire.

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Halton teens praised

8:50am Monday 5th January 2009

SIXTEEN young people who found success volunteering at workplaces in Widnes and Runcorn were recognised at an evening of accolades and celebrations.

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Widnes optician a sight better

9:50am Saturday 3rd January 2009

A WIDNES optician has proved it is focused on customer service.

Runcorn Town Hall open day

3:50pm Friday 2nd January 2009

PRECIOUS watercolours, fine china, silverware and glasses were on display at an open day in Runcorn’s historic Town Hall.

Enjoy a classical concert in Widnes on Sunday

12:08pm Friday 2nd January 2009

RELAX and unwind at a classical concert in Widnes this weekend.

Man left unconscious in Widnes after vicious attack

9:52am Friday 2nd January 2009

A MAN was viciously assaulted in Widnes on New Year’s Eve.

Pub crawl through Halton - from your armchair

9:40am Friday 2nd January 2009

ENJOY a pub crawl with a difference – from the comfort of your armchair!

Happy New Year!

12:10am Thursday 1st January 2009

Happy New Year from all the staff at the Runcorn and Widnes World.

Traveller unrest

3:40pm Wednesday 31st December 2008

CONSTRUCTING this Halton Council transit site for travellers has rocketed by 57 per cent – from half a million pounds to £734,110, due to unexpected utility charges.

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