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The latest Runcorn and Widnes news, sport, weather and events from the Runcorn & Widnes Weekly News.
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The Runcorn takeaway was allowed to reopen two days after being served a 'prohibition notice' from the council.
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Food hygiene inspectors served an "emergency prohibition notice" on the chip shop last Wednesday
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A 55-year-old man is reported to have collapsed and died near the scene of a suspected arson attack in Runcorn on Friday night. The two incidents are 'not believed to be linked'. 💔.
liverpoolecho.co.uk
A 55-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene
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Ricardo Hughes, 55, of Widnes, led a gang that moved hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of amphetamine branded with pictures of Beano character Billy Whizz.
liverpoolecho.co.uk
OCG moved hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of amphetamine branded with pictures of Beano character Billy Whizz
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Police found Lennon Stagg, 22, in the kitchen of a flat in Runcorn with £1,000 of heroin and crack in 'knotted bags' for 'onward supply'.
liverpoolecho.co.uk
A court heard the 22-year-old man was in the kitchen of a flat being used as a supply base when police arrived.
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Halton goes to the polls next Thursday.
inyourarea.co.uk
Halton Labour Party's candidates include someone looking to rein in the number of HMOs and a chartered engineer who wants to hold 'walking surgeries'.
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Detectives are investigating after a teenager was robbed at knifepoint for a £2,000 bike in Widnes.
liverpoolecho.co.uk
The boy was riding his bike when he was approached by a stranger
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Detectives are investigating after teenager was robbed at knifepoint for a £2,000 bike in Widnes.
liverpoolecho.co.uk
The boy was riding his bike when he was approached by a stranger
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The man was taken to hospital after being talked to safety.
inyourarea.co.uk
A large emergency services presence was reported in the area.
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Some residents in part of Widnes were reported to have feared reprisals from the occupant if they contacted the police.
liverpoolecho.co.uk
People feared the man would retaliate if they reported his behaviour to police
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A £1m scheme to illuminate the Silver Jubilee Bridge is running on schedule with the crossing due to reopen to cars next month.
inyourarea.co.uk
The scheme was announced in February.
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There are concerns the vacant building site is now attracting vandals after the developer went into administration and its contract was terminated.
inyourarea.co.uk
The area's MP said an employee revealed 20 staff have been laid off and there are concerns the building site is attracting vandals.
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