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Chester Zoo welcomes 11 baby penguins – the most in more than a decade
Eleven penguin chicks have hatched at Chester Zoo – the most to hatch during “hatching season” at the zoo for more than 10 years. The new arrivals are highly threatened Humboldt penguins. Of the world’s 17 penguin species, they are now among the
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New gift shop with a twist hopes to breathe life back into Widnes shopping centre
THE latest addition set to open at Albert Square Shopping Centre promises to breathe life back into Widnes. Party World will open its doors this Saturday and will be unmissable with its bright pink shop display and the delicious aromas of its popcorn
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Expert reveals 7 pests to look out for in your garden and home this summer
While you might be looking forward to the warmer weather this summer, along with the new season comes some common pests. You might start to see the likes of rats, mosquitos and ants in your garden or when you’re out and about in the fresh air.
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Bubbly Widnes drama teacher dazzles in Britain’s Got Talent semi final performance
A BUBBLY Widnes drama teacher took to the Britain’s Got Talent stage during the semi final last night, Thursday. Andrew Curphey, who is from originally from Widnes and works at The Brindley theatre in Runcorn, was the first to perform. He opened
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Aldi launches huge recruitment drive with dozens of Runcorn and Widnes jobs available
DOZENS of jobs are available in Runcorn and Widnes with Aldi as part of a huge recruitment drive. The German retailer is looking to hire 165 store colleagues across Cheshire as its latest pay rise comes into force. Britain’s fourth-largest
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Warning over new TV Licence scam - what to look out for
Households across the country have been warned not to fall victim to a new TV Licence scam circulating through email. The scam email claims that your TV Licence is due to expire in the near future and tries to encourage you to renew through a link
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Thief jailed for making off without paying for fuel worth £4,200 from petrol stations
A PROLIFIC thief has been locked up for a brazen spree of stealing fuel from petrol stations across the north west. Jonathon Lawrence made off without paying after filling up from forecourts in Warrington, Widnes, north Wales, Lancashire and West
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Widnes resident selling 'very rare' 50p coin for £1,500
A WIDNES resident is selling a ‘very rare’ 50p coin for a huge profit. The item is listed on eBay for £1,500. It is described as a ‘very rare Brexit 50p coin’. Its formal name is the 2020 Brexit EU European Union Withdrawal Peace Prosperity