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School confirms it can reopen tomorrow after gas issue resolved
A HALTON school has confirmed it will be able to reopen tomorrow, Tuesday. The Grange Academy, an all-through school for pupils aged three to 16 in Runcorn, was forced to close its doors today. Pupils were told to stay at home following an
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Ex-teacher will make final journey past her former school as last wish fulfilled
THE final journey tomorrow, Tuesday for retired Widnes teacher Miss Harriet Ryder will see her last wish fulfilled. Miss Ryder, who died in November aged 95, was a geography teacher for many years at the town’s Wade Deacon High School, and before
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Pub owner honoured for contribution to beloved 250+ year old Runcorn pub
THE OWNER of a popular 250+year old Runcorn pub has been honoured for her excellent work by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). Claire Dimelow, the owner of The Norton Arms, has been named a ‘Licensee of Excellence’ for 2023 for her work at the
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New village estate set for green light despite concerns
New homes look set to be built on greenfield land in the heart of Hale Village, despite the concerns of local residents and politicians. Halton Council’s Development Management Committee meets this week where it is recommended to approve 13 properties
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Dog dies and owner left with broken leg after Cheshire hit-and-run
A DOG has died and its owner has sustained serious injuries following a hit-and-run near a Cheshire town. At around 1.50pm on Friday, December 1, a 63-year-old man was walking his dog along Manley Road in Frodsham when the pair were struck from
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What is next for Fiddler's Ferry after the first stages of its demolition
WHAT is next for Fiddler’s Ferry? Yesterday’s demolition has been described as a ‘complete success’. Four of the 115m high cooling towers came down in a controlled explosion. This was the first stage of redevelopment of the site and it
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Make a difference to a veteran this Christmas
Help for Heroes has announced it is on a mission to support veterans and their families struggling with feelings of isolation and loneliness this Christmas. For many, Christmas is a time to celebrate but thousands of veterans find this time of