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Man sentenced for violent disorder
A WIDNES man has been given a 100-hour community order for his part in an assault which left a man needing 16 stitches to a head wound. David McClean, aged 20, of Liverpool Road was sentenced at Warrington Crown Court on Friday after pleading guilty to
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West Bank unites to celebrate the good old days!
DONKEYS, deckchairs, sticks of rock and colourful boats re-created a forgotten seaside - in Widnes. A fun-filled carnival was held to celebrate the centenary of West Bank promenade. "It was absolutely fantastic," said events organiser Pam Wallace. "Everyone
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We did it!
A WIDNES student achieved one of the top five psychology A Level scores in the country. Carmell College student Laura Knill was competing against 5,503 other candidates. She gained four grade As and will study medicine at the University of Leeds. Paul
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Rhodia strikes again
RHODIA staff staged another strike in their groundbreaking dispute over pension rights, last Friday. Staff fear the closure of the pension scheme to new employees could lead to the erosion of existing rights, and an end of fund coming from new contributors
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Nightclub gets green light
A NEW nightclub is being built beside Victoria Square's £1.5m continental piazza. The club - on the former Empire cinema site in Widnes Road - will have space for 1,000 people. In an exclusive interview, rugby legend, Jim Mills, revealed his name will
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Ditton delight at retaining titles
ONCE again the Ken Matthews trophy resides in its rightful place in the Ditton trophy cabinet! As in previous seasons, Ditton have proved to be the team to beat and this time they have sewn up the title with two games to spare. Last year's champions Parklands
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Double trouble
TO all those whinging, moaning motorists who complain about the speed limit on Liverpool Road, how about this. I was unfortunate enough to receive two speeding tickets recently, four minutes apart, for two journeys along Liverpool Road. And yes, I was
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We want shops not custody suites
WELL, I see from the letters on your page that once again Runcorn is getting the thin end of any stick going. So, we are down for the new custody suite. Well, stick it in Widnes, they get everything else. If Widnes were on the receiving end of Runcorn
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I chose to retire in this 'backwater' town
I WOULD like to reply to the bridge letters of August 13. The title 'no comparison' on the truck driver's letter is right. You cannot compare the hustle and bustle of Birkenhead with the sleepy backwater town of Halton. That is why, to answer S Cartwright's
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Let medical staff run our hospitals
I'VE recently left Halton Hospital after a major operation for bowel cancer and I can't praise everyone enough, from the surgeon to the nursing staff, for the way they looked after me. Therefore, it came as a shock to read that Halton Hospital was in
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Blair is my cheque mate
CHRIS Tarrant move over - big cheques are now the responsibility of Halton MP Derek Twigg. As a newly appointed Lords Commissioner, Mr Twigg signs cheques for millions of pounds on behalf of Tony Blair and the Government. The ancient post dates back to
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Let's put breaks on car theives
POLICE are warning people not to neglect the security on older cars after a spate of thefts. Crime reduction advisor, Phil Buckley, said: "Recently, older cars have been targeted in Halton because they have less security measures fitted to them. "Make
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Time flies for deputy mayor
TIME stood still as Halton's deputy mayor inspected Runcorn air cadets. Cllr Dennis Middlemass, 56, vividly remembers standing in their shoes. He was an air cadet with a squadron in Dingle and loved every minute. He said: "It was like a flashback, it
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Jobs lost after order is cancancelled
EIGHT more redundancies have been announced at Intelicoat in Runcorn after the shock cancellation of an order. The Manor Park paper-coating firm secured a contract less than a month ago with a large multi-national, but it was cancelled when the corporation
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Tenants group folds after child rape threat
THE daughter of a woman whose tenants' group fought drug problems on her Runcorn estate was threatened with rape. A handwritten note delivered to the Castle Rise woman's home said her four-year-old would be attacked if she didn't stand down. The woman
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New plant plans cause a stink
FINE fragrances and food flavourings could soon be produced from exotic herbs and spices in a revolutionary process, invented in Runcorn. Scientists have become the first in the world to discover a pioneering method of extracting unique properties from
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On his way out
PHIL Cantillon this week spoke of his disappointment of being told there is no new contract for him at Widnes Vikings next year. The fans' favourite was informed of the decision last week - ironically, in the build up to Sunday's game with Wakefield which
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Jets run out of steam at President's Day tournament
THE Runcorn Jets Rookie team were in the Lake District in the annual President's Day baseball tournament. Manchester Saints and Netherley Road Hats also took part against hosts Cartmel Valley Lions. The first game for the Jets was against the Red Hats
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Linnets new signing is a class act
THE LINNETS have named their latest transfer target - local head teacher Hedley Edwards. Mr Edwards has been approached to become a director of the football club. "We are delighted that Hedley has agreed to join the board and look forward to working with
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It's like re-living our youth all over again
WITH passion and pride, they travel back in time - every time they open the throttle. Back to the days when Lambrettas and Vespas captured the fun and freedom of the 70s. Scooters are making such a comeback, a new club has been launched. Widnes Dinotones
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Say it with flowers
VIBRANT orange gerberas and serene white lilies adorned ancient St Mary's Church to show the precious role prayer has played in the past 100 years. A flower festival was held as part of the centenary celebrations of West Bank promenade. Parishioner Ada
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You learn something new every day
READING the letters in last week's World, I was surprised to learn something new. I have been driving for 40 years and was always under the impression that the only roads that have a 70mph speed limit are motorways. No wonder we have so many people doing
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I'm staying put in my home town
MAY I please respond to Andrew Tarr's letter 'Bridge won't stop congestion'? There are certain points raised in his letter that was in response to mine that I would like to take issue with. Firstly, he states that my letter was anonymous. In my first
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What's the score?
I AM an avid Widnes fan and I am just wondering why Halton Council is not doing anything about the scoreboard at the Halton Stadium instead of spending money digging up walkways to put tarmac down when there was nothing wrong with the paving flags. Spend
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Are you proud of yourself?
I WOULD like to express my sincere thanks to the person who knocked over and killed my much loved cat on Friday, August 8 on the corner of Beech Road/Grangeway. Thank you for being so kind and compassionate that they couldn't even bring him the few yards
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Visitors flock to see new duck traps!
AN ANCIENT site used to trap ducks for the landed gentry is being given a £45,000 restoration. Hale Duck Decoy is the last surviving one in the north west and one of only three remaining in the country. Unveiling the restoration project, Cllr Stan Hill
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Baptist Church Vandals Blasted
RECKLESS vandals ripped a security system, guttering and a downspout off Runcorn Baptist Church, causing extensive damage. It is the latest in a spate of attacks at the Palacefields' place of worship. Elder David Brash, said: "It's a continuous problem
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Priory stars were mad as hatters!
A MAD Hatter's tea party was held at the medieval monastic site of Norton Priory to celebrate a new exhibition. The magical story of Alice in Wonderland and its author Lewis Carroll opened at the historic museum and gardens this week. Children were treated
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Mum's get the word on Windmill Hill
GET up and go mums have launched their very own support group. Mums4mums gives Windmill Hill mothers a chance to get together once a week to chat, share ideas and help each other. They've secured funding for educational toys and are running a series of
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Old photographs let us step back in time
THE changing face of Runcorn has been captured in a fascinating book. Travel back in time as more than 250 photographs take you on a journey through the past century. Images of England: Runcorn by local historian Bert Starkey, is one of a series of Tempus
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Teenager is critical after being stabbed in the neck
A TEENAGER has been stabbed in the neck in Runcorn Old Town. The 17-year-old was assaulted outside on Church Street near to Sammy's Pizza and Kebab shop at 9.50pm on Monday. He is in intensive care at Warrington Hospital. The Runcorn man had been out
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Bad start for chemics
General Chemicals 0 Mallaby 3 Carlsberg West Cheshire Division One THIS was a disastrous start to the Chemics West Cheshire League campaign, fielding a strong side with only Robbie Moore and Gary Lunt missing from the squad, a better result was expected
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We won't take any prisoners
ANGRY Runcorn residents are urging Halton Council to turn down police plans for custody a suite with up to 35 cells at Manor Park. An action group called Save Our Sandymoor (SOS) is leading the campaign. Local resident and group spokeswoman, Kym Riley
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Moorfield misery continues
MOORFIELD 1st XI travelled to Ainsdale in the hope of resurrecting some much needed better form but it was not to be. Skipper John Eccleshall elected to bat on a hard, dry track. Moorfield were without the experience of opener Ian Maher, bowlers Tony
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The Jules in the crown leads Vikings to victory
WIDNES Vikings held on for a 30-28 victory over Wakefield Trinity Wildcats at Halton Stadium although they had to survive a late scare. The Vikings were thankful for the contribution of standoff Jules O'Neill whose two tries and immaculate goal kicking
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A likely title win for the lads
Runcorn Apec Taxis Darts League THE summer league drew to a close with Likely Lads making certain of the Section Two championship. Likely Lads who had led the table throughout the whole of the season finished with a 5/4 win against fourth placed RAOB
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The Price is right as Linnets get off to a flyer
RUNCORN FC Halton got their season off to a flying start with a hard fought victory in difficult conditions at Frickley. Two goals from Chris Price in the first half ensured that it was a pleasant trip home for the Linnets. And it left manager, Liam Watson