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Police appeal after man, 63, found collapsed with head injuries in Widnes
A MAN has been found collapsed with head injuries in Widnes. The 63-year-old was taken to hospital where his condition is described as critical but stable. Detectives are trying to find out how the man sustained the injuries and are appealing
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Daniel Adamson 1903 steamship open to public for free tours
A UNIQUE steamship is offering free tours today. The Daniel Adamson, known as The Danny, will be open to the public for free tours at Sutton Weaver swing bridge on Sunday, August 4 from 11am to 4pm. This steamship was rescued by the passion
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Motorists warned of delays as Northwich bridges set to swing this week
BRIDGES are set to swing, the Canal & River Trust has confirmed. Motorists can expect delays in Northwich on Monday, August 5 and Thursday, August 8. Altogether six swings are planned this week, bringing traffic to a halt. The first swing
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Coroner seeks law change after tragic death of man in canal boat fire
A CORONER is seeking a change in law following the tragic death of a man in a fire which broke out on a canal boat. Peter Dolan, of Widnes, died aged 63 when the narrow boat he resided on caught fire on Bridgewater Canal, near Whitbarrow Road in
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Minister pays visit to huge Runcorn energy recovery plant
A MINISTER of state has met with the workforce of a huge energy recovery plant in Runcorn. Sarah Jones MP, who is a minister of state in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and the Department for Business and Trade visited the town