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Runcorn scout group's ageing headquarters set for major £11k revamp
THE headquarters of a Runcorn scout group that has served the children of the community for nearly 100 years is about to undergo a major £11,000 revamp. Weston Point Scout Group, located on Weston Road, has been awarded a grant to upgrade and renovate
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Estate 'treated like a Monopoly board' claim objectors
A housing association has been accused of treating a Runcorn estate 'like a Monopoly board' as controversial plans to bulldoze hundreds of homes were rubber-stamped. Halton Council's Development Management Committee met at Runcorn Town Hall last
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Suspect charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving after crash
A SUSPECT has been charged with causing a woman to be seriously injured by dangerous driving. The charge follows an incident on June 9 last year on Chester Road in Preston Brook, near to junction 11 of the M56. At around 2.30pm on that afternoon
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Heath plans passed as chiefs blast safety watchdog
There was anger in the public gallery as councillors waved through controversial development plans for The Heath in Runcorn – despite strong objections from the national health and safety watchdog. There was a chaotic start to last night's meeting
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Heavy and persistent rain forecast as ‘danger to life’ weather warning is issued
RESIDENTS are being urged to expect heavy and persistent rain, which has been forecast. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for north west England. This will come into effect from 12.15am tomorrow morning, Wednesday, and it will remain
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Man with Runcorn links missing and feared dead after kayaking incident in Switzerland
A WARRINGTON man is missing and feared dead following a kayaking incident in Switzerland. Bren Orton, a professional and well-known kayaker, has gone missing on the Melezza River in the Ticino area of Switzerland. This is according to reports
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Warning over fake callers targeting residents in Runcorn
RESIDENTS are being warned about individuals who are cold calling in the Runcorn area claiming to be from Riverside Housing. The individuals are offering to carry out emergency repairs on properties and say that they need cash before they start