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Two children die and nine others injured in horrific Southport stabbing incident
TWO children have died after a knife attack in Southport this morning, Monday, police have tragically confirmed. Nine other children have been injured, with six of the nine being in a critical condition. All those injured have suffered stab wounds
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Stargazers can look forward to seeing the Delta Aquariids meteor shower this week
Tomorrow, stargazers can look out for a meteor shower as the Delta Aquariids lights up the night sky. The display is expected to peak in the early hours of Tuesday with up to 25 shooting stars an hour streaking across the sky. The Delta Aquariids
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Expansion plans for dental surgery given the go-ahead as extension is approved
A DENTAL practice has been given the green light for its plans to expand. An application had been submitted to Halton Borough Council’s planning department for Halton Lodge Dental Surgery, on Festival Way in Runcorn. This was for a proposed
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Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards charged with making indecent images of children
Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has been charged with making indecent images of children, the Metropolitan Police has said. Edwards was suspended in July 2023 after claims he paid thousands of pounds for sexually explicit images. He remained
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Rachel Reeves announces 'painful' spending cuts - winter fuel allowance and more
Chancellor Rachel Reeves today announced a series of cuts to address a public spending black hole of around £20 billion left by the Conservatives. Ministers have in recent days sought to suggest the economic inheritance is worse than they expected
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Police declare ‘major incident’ in Southport amid ‘number of casualties’ in stabbing
POLICE have declared a major incident in Southport, with a ‘number of casualties reported’. Merseyside Police has confirmed armed officers attended the seaside town this morning, Monday. This followed reports of eight people receiving stab
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Weather warning issued as thunder and lightning storms set to hit this week
RESIDENTS are being warned that thunder and lightning storms could hit the area later this week. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for the north west, with heavy showers and thunderstorms expected to develop on Thursday, potentially leading
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Did you know your pet can get sunburnt? Here's how to prevent and treat it
PDSA has issued a warning to pet owners about sunburn as the sun can impact our furry friends too. Sunburn can be painful for our pets and the skin damage caused by it can lead to cancer. When the sun is shining, there are ways to protect your
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Huge Runcorn factory site sells for whopping £1.2million
A HUGE factory site in Runcorn has been sold for an eye-watering £1.2million. Coral Products PLC confirmed that the property, on Brindley Road at Astmoor Industrial Estate, has been sold. The Manchester-based company operates a group of specialist
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Demolition planned for remains of fire-damaged home after major fatal blaze
PLANS have been drawn up for the demolition of the remains of a home which was severely damaged in a major and fatal fire. An application has been submitted to Halton Borough Council’s planning department for the proposed demolition of the two-storey
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Runcorn resident is selling 'very rare' 50p coin for a whopping £7,500 on eBay
A ‘VERY rare’ 50p coin with King Charles III’s face on it is for sale for a huge profit on eBay. The coin is listed on the online marketplace by a seller based in Runcorn for a whopping £7,500. This means it is up for 15,000 times its face