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The Queen arrives in Runcorn #RoyalVisitWidnes More pictures here:
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"The wind is amazing. I can hardly hold my camera." The Queen braves #StormHector to make it to the stage for a performance from schoolchildren
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Looks like the Queen and Meghan have really been enjoying the performance from primary school pupils at Spike Island #RoyalVisitWidnes
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You're still our winner @BeauDermott #BGTFinal
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Halton Council steps in to serve 6,000 free meals to Runcorn and Widnes children
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Get in - @WidnesRL have been saved! How's your mood tonight @WidnesRL fans? |
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In case anybody needs any reminding of how tough rugby league players are! @WidnesRL winger plays on for 20 minutes with a broken arm - and scores a try! Full details: |
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MPs join forces to call for Mersey Gateway bridge tolls to be axed: PRESSURE for the controversial toll on the Mersey Gateway to be scrapped is gaining momentum.
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The Queen to open Mersey Gateway bridge accompanied by the Duchess of Sussex
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New bridge set to open THIS weekend: EXCITEMENT is mounting as the new Mersey Gateway is set to open this weekend.
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Time to say goodbye The Queen was only here for 25 minutes but our royal correspondent for the day Barbara Jordan say it's a morning these children won't forget #RoyalVisitWidnes
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We're just hearing Meghan may have perhaps broken royal protocol today by not wearing a hat...but considering she was taking on #StormHector this morning we think we'll let her off 😂 #RoyalVisitWidnes
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Kato Ottio tribute on Widnes Vikings players' shirts: WIDNES Vikings players will proudly wear a special tribute to Kato Ottio on their home and away jerseys throughout the entire 2018 Betfred Super League campaign.
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Runcorn footballer is just hours away from winning lifelong goal to play at Real Madrid: FOOTBALL crazy John B... http://t.co/nmwBEgQijd
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Asda to give all vulnerable staff 12-weeks' paid leave
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them 🙏❤️
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Home Bargains will shut on Boxing Day to give staff more time with families
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Barbara has just been chatting to Savannah Cafferty, 11, from Farnworth Primary and Alani Wain, 8, from The Grange who will be presenting posies to the Queen and Meghan #RoyalVisitWidnes More updates here:
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More than 300 bikers took part in an emotional 'ride of respect' in memory of much-loved pub landlord Christian Thornton.
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Widnes Wild are the champions
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'We're Cheshire not Liverpool' - thousands sign anti-lockdown petition
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Pupils collect rubbish along River Mersey in bid to reduce plastic pollution
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Vikings looking to take Black and White hordes to Wembley
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Wade Deacon in Widnes win English Schools FA Cup Final
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Stunning pictures show Comet Neowise in skies over Halton
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Off the ball: Widnes has a proud rugby league past and deserves a future
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BREAKING: The Queen has arrived at Spike Island #RoyalVisitWidnes
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Teenagers Ethan Melvin, Campbell law and Joe Draycott have been praised for their quick thinking and brave actions after rescuing a mum and baby from the freezing water of a canal
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Marks and Spencer to close all stores on Boxing Day and give all staff the day off instead
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7 years
New bridge set to open this weekend!
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“Sleep softly my love, I will love you always and forever.” 💔
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2 years
Tributes to inspirational Runcorn head teacher who sadly died aged 43
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Some more excellent news for @WidnesRL 👏👇
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6 years
Flashback: All smiles when the Chemics were the Cup Kings
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Linnets going up as Premier Division champs
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Sixteen year-old Runcorn boy Alex Wallace cycles 103.2 miles and raises £565 for Disability Snowsport UK
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Widnes athlete tackles world's longest annual canoe and kayak race: AN intrepid Widnes…
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Danny Craven signs new deal at Widnes Vikings
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IN PICTURES: Crowds turn out for Jeremy Corbyn Labour rally in Runcorn: A CROWD of around 1,500 people turned out…
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Calls for ban on firework sales in Scotland - Do you want the same in England?
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Teenagers Ethan Melvin, Campbell law and Joe Draycott have been praised for their quick thinking and brave actions after rescuing a mum and baby from the freezing water of a canal
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Vikings need to build on Anthony Gelling presence
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Widnes Wild retain play-off title: WIDNES Wild ice hockey team retained their Laidler Division Play Off title after a sensational 6-3 win in the final against league champions Sutton Sting at Planet Ice Widnes on Sunday, writes Paul Breeze.
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Runcorn Linnets officially open new clubhouse and improved ground: MAJOR ground improvements at the Millbank Linnets Stadium were unveiled on Saturday.
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Aldi promises to give away leftover food to charities on Christmas Eve: SUPERMARKET chain Aldi has pledged to donate surplus goods to food banks and charities when stores close on Christmas Eve.
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Amazing job from the pupils performing in this weather #RoyalVisitWidnes
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Widnes brothers Cobie and Beau Scott raise £250.10 with doorstep cake sale to help fundraise for Chester Zoo
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MPs bid to have bridge tolls scrapped: A CAMPAIGN to scrap bridge tolls is gaining momentum just weeks before the…
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Halton Curve on track to open on time and within budget
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Morrisons is ditching plastic and bringing in paper bags for fruit and veg
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Morrisons to turn away customers who refuse to wear face mask
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New Runcorn Station quarter masterplan set to regenerate town centre: AN ambitious vision to create new shops, a hotel, restaurants, homes and leisure facilities is set to transform Runcorn into a vibrant tourist destination.
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The Queen to open Mersey Gateway bridge accompanied by the Duchess of Sussex
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Runcorn Linnets secure promotion: RUNCORN Linnets have secured promotion to the new EVO-STIK (NPL) Division One West for 2018-19.
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Health chief wins top award for innovation: A TOP health chief has won a prestigious accolade.
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Much-loved bus driver shortlisted for prestigious national award: A MUCH-LOVED bus driver is on the road to…
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Cyclists ride to the Eiffel Tower for Halton Haven Hospice
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Inspirational teen handed national honour for keeping friend's legacy alive: A YOUNG Widnes role model has been…
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Inu strikes twice as Widnes Vikings see off reigning champs Leeds Rhinos: WIDNES produced a second half supershow to down Leeds Rhinos 23-6 at Halton Stadium.
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Actor performs in world premiere of thought-provoking play: A WIDNES actor is performing in the world premier of a bizzare play with an outragous plot.
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School celebrates 40th birthday
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FLASHBACK: Happy Widnes days as Chiefy Elwell dives over the line
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Brave schoolgirl honoured to be charity ambassador for Alder Hey: A COURAGEOUS Runcorn schoolgirl learning to walk again after major surgery has been honoured.
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Widnes schoolgirl Beau Dermott given standing ovation from Simon Cowell after going through…
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Chinese football fan travels 6,000 miles to visit Runcorn FC
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Charity trains staff to use lifesaving equipment: FIREFIGHTERS organised a marathon with a… http://t.co/VF4pbRoOj4 http://t.co/ovo5cptBfo
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Runcorn Linnets youth flying high
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Widnes Vikings start disability team
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Silver Jubilee Bridge NOW OPEN - after more than 3 years!
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One of the UK’s best schools: A HALTON academy is celebrating after being hailed one of the 100 best schools in the…
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Metro mayor hopeful pledges 'no child will go hungry'
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Nine-year-old from Widnes to compete at British Acrobatic Championship
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"The kids did great by the way" Youngsters from @actheatreco get a rave review from Meghan during her visit. Well done everyone! #RoyalVisit #RoyalVisitWidnes
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"This gift to our pupils is wonderful, and the fact that it comes from a former pupil makes it all the more special" ❤
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'Amazing young man' wins award for caring for his autistic brother: A SCHOOLBOY who helps his autistic brother has…
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The remarkable record in the Cheshire Women's League Challenge Cup continues Congratulations to @RuncornLinnets Ladies |
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Dog found dumped with dead siblings adopted by RSPCA inspector who saved her
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John Bishop donates new lockdown laptops to former school
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Crunch time for Parklands as they seek league and cup double
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Britain's Got Talent star performs for cancer patients and staff: BRITAIN’S Got Talent sensation Beau Dermott sang…
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Runcorn student named St John's Ambulance Cadet of the Year for Cheshire
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Wade Deacon's Wembley win is a boost for rugby league in Widnes
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Excited children perform for the Queen and Meghan
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Weaver Vale goes Labour - Graham Evans out after 7 years: GRAHAM Evans has lost his seat in Weaver Vale as the…
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Miracle drug transforms the life of three-year-old cystic fibrosis girl: A MIRACLE drug has transformed the life of a courageous little girl with a chronic illness.
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Table tennis team celebrate success in national competition: A GIRL’S table tennis team is celebrating after…
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Lunch with Gary Barlow raises £57,000 for bereaved families: SUPERSTAR Gary Barlow was the celebrity guest at a…
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National autism award for inspirational school: A WIDNES school is celebrating after winning a prestigious national autism accolade.
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Widnes Vikings pick their 19-man squad for Featherstone game
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School wins national award for outstanding progress: A WIDNES school has won a national education award for being one of the best in the country for making progress.
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Now that's the way to start a new campaign @WidnesRL Here's the report of today's hammering of @DragonsOfficiel |
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Vikings fans soak up atmosphere in Perpignan
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Pat Ah Van delighted with Widnes fans response and reaching Wembley
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