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Spike Island stars The Clone Roses to play Warrington Parr Hall gig
THE Clone Roses, one of the most wildly popular tribute bands in the UK, will play Warrington’s Parr Hall later this year. The Stone Roses tribute band recently celebrated their 25th anniversary – marking the occasion with a 6000+ crowd at Heaton
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Work officially begins on construction of 99 new homes
Construction has now officially started on a new housing estate in Widnes. Planning approval was granted for 99 homes off South Lane in July last year. Branded Abbey Vale, the new Prospect Homes estate will feature properties ranging in size from
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Darts star Luke Littler to appear live on BBC’s Red Nose Day show
DARTING sensation Luke Littler is set to appear live on BBC’s Red Nose Day show. The Nuke, originally from Runcorn, has become a household name following his exploits in the World Darts Championship and Darts Premier League. Red Nose Day returns
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Crash on M56 near Runcorn causes long delays
THERE is slow traffic on the M56 near Runcorn this morning following an accident. It involved two HGVs and happened westbound close to junction 12 around 9.30am. One lane is currently closed with delays in the area according to Highways England
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Two outbuildings 'fully destroyed' by fire caused by tumble dryer in Widnes
TWO outbuildings were both ‘fully destroyed’ by a fire in Widnes last night. Firefighters attended the incident on Harris Street at around 3.10pm yesterday, Tuesday. On arrival, crews discovered that a fire in an outbuilding spread to a neighbouring
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£30 million needed to restore 'crumbling' buildings at Warrington and Halton Hospital
THE £30 million needed to restore ‘crumbling’ buildings at Warrington and Halton Hospital shows why new hospitals are so ‘desperately needed’. Latest NHS Digital figures show that £33.1 million is needed to restore buildings at the trust’s sites
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Tributes paid to former Runcorn head teacher who has died
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Runcorn head teacher who has sadly died. Fred Evans - originally from Wrexham - died aged 80 on Saturday, February 5 following a short illness. Mr Evans had been a long-serving volunteer at his beloved Hawarden