Archive
-
Date
Places where you can get a good view of the Fiddler's Ferry demolition
IN just a few days, four of the cooling towers at Fiddler’s Ferry will be no more. On Sunday, December 3, the blowdown will take place. It is expected to happen between 8am and 12pm and is dependent on a number of factors, including the weather
-
Date
Widnes Vikings face two away games in 1895 Cup group stage
WIDNES Vikings will face Swinton Lions and North Wales Crusaders in the Group Stage of the revamped 1895 Cup. The Vikings sit out the first week of the fixtures, before kicking off the 1895 Cup campaign on Sunday, February 4 against Swinton Lions
-
Date
Cannabis farmer ran from police arresting him after raid at large drug grow
A CANNABIS farmer duped police by claiming he needed to get changed before making off on foot after they arrested him. Charlie Cooper has been jailed for his role in operating a large cannabis grow which was raided by police officers last year.
-
Date
Opposition to playing fields housing plan gathers pace
More than 1,000 people have signed petitions opposing plans to build homes on playing fields in Widnes, amid claims the area could become a ‘concrete jungle'. The World reported recently how Miller Homes had launched consultation with locals about
-
Date
New homes on village farm set for planning green light
New homes looks set to be built on farmland in Preston Brook, despite an objection from the local parish council. Halton Council’s development management committee meets on Tuesday where it is expected to rubber-stamp an application for 17 properties
-
Date
Olympian gymnast Beth Tweddle inspires children at opening of new Aldi
EXCITED children joined Olympic hero Beth Tweddle to cut a red ribbon to open the new Aldi store in Widnes. Pupils from St Gerard’s RC Primary and Nursery School were thrilled to meet the Team GB bronze medallist on Thursday. The 2012 Olympic
-
Date
Man denies car wash assault which left 'life-changing' injuries
A MAN has pleaded not guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent after a serious assault at a car wash. Jeremy Noonan, 56, appeared at Manchester Crown Court on November 16 to enter a plea in the case. The incident took place on October
-
Date
Watch music maestro André Rieu in concert at Widnes cinema this Christmas
WHY not celebrate the festive season in style and immerse yourself in the sounds of André Rieu in concert? And you don’t even need to leave Widnes! The renowned violinist and conductor’s Christmas concert White Christmas – performed in a palace
-
Date
Tattooist who got into industry at 40 wins coveted 'Tattoo Artist of the Year'
A MAN who changed the course of his career at 40 has been named as 'Tattoo Artist of the Year' after just over a decade in the industry. Previously working in "normal everyday jobs", Mark was forced into a career change in 2010 when he was made