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Massive freeport logistics site to create 500 new jobs
Hundreds of new jobs are set to be created in Halton as part of the government's freeports scheme. Freeports are special areas where rules on things like tax and import/export regulations are different from the rest of the country, a move designed
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Organisers ‘hugely upset and disappointed’ to have to cancel live music festival
THE organisers of a music festival planned for this summer say they are ‘hugely upset’ at having to cancel. Live music from a range of tribute bands and a day of family fun was on offer at Hayloft Live 2024. The event was scheduled to take
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Luke Littler in Premier League Darts: TV schedule, who plays who in Glasgow
THE PDC Premier League Darts 2024 season continues with night 3 at the Ovo Hydro in Glasgow on Thursday, February 15. Young hero Luke 'The Nuke' Littler will play Gerwyn Price in the quarter-finals, bidding to reach a second successive final in
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Woman in hospital after suffering serious injuries following fall from bridge
A WOMAN suffered serious injuries after falling from a bridge in Widnes. Emergency services, including Cheshire Police and North West Ambulance Service, rushed to the scene on Halton View Road. The incident occurred on Monday evening, shortly
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New laws discussed to tackle child abuse site moderators like jailed Runcorn creep
DISCUSSIONS are taking place on whether new legislation could be brought in to deal specifically with people who moderate child abuse websites. This is according to a National Crime Agency commander following the jailing of Nathan Bake, of Runcorn
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Runcorn mechanic had secret life running horrific dark web child abuse sites
A MECHANIC from Runcorn faces a lengthy spell behind bars after creating and moderating dark web sites dedicated to child sexual abuse. Nathan Bake was one of three UK-based moderators of a site called ‘The Annex’ who were identified by the National
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LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards
Newsquest Media Group’s digital marketing agency LOCALiQ UK has been named Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at the Microsoft Partner Awards. The Microsoft awards recognise digital marketing partners who go above and beyond to uncover hidden opportunities
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Runcorn man jailed after 'rival' gangs fight outside pubs in North Wales
A RUNCORN man was among three jailed after a terrifying 30-person fight involving weapons outside two Flintshire pubs. Eight men appeared for sentence at Mold Crown Court on Tuesday for their part in a large scale disturbance outside the Feathers
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Runcorn residents are celebrating a lottery win this morning
RESIDENTS in one part of Runcorn are celebrating a lottery win this morning, Wednesday. Those living in the WA7 2UB area of the town have all won £1,000 if they were signed up to the Postcode Lottery. Those living in the WA7 5HJ area of the
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Halton communities set to receive major funding boost this year
THE communities of Halton are set to receive a major funding boost this year. A local support scheme spearheaded by Merseylink and Merseyflow promises to provide a boost to help support key organisations including schools, colleges, charities and