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- Halton councillor calls for action over ‘sleeping babies’
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A Halton mum’s desperate search for her stillborn baby’s grave more than 40 years on has helped inspire a councillor to call for more action over the ‘sleeping babies’ scandal.
- Halton loses nearly half its pubs in 15 years, ranking fourth worst in Britain
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HALTON has lost nearly half of its pubs over the past 15 years, making it one of the worst-affected areas in Britain for pub closures, a new study has found.
- Home Bargains plans move into vacant Runcorn Cineworld site creating 100 jobs
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A vacant cinema in Runcorn could be given a new lease of life and create up to 100 local jobs if plans are given the green light.
- University of Chester announces packed Welcome Week programme for new students
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The University of Chester will host Welcome Week 2026 from September 28 to October 2, featuring safety advice, social events, sports activities, and a jobs fair.
- Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he has lost confidence in UK economy
Business
Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe has warned that high taxes and energy policy are damaging Britain's competitiveness, prompting a response from Labour over the billionaire's decisio
- Cheshire's Grace Leigh Wins Gold at World Karate Championship
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Grace Leigh, a 10-year-old from Winterley, has achieved gold in kata at the WUKF Karate World Championships.
- North West property market remains resilient as homes take longer to sell across Britain
Finance
Half of local housing markets across Great Britain are taking longer to secure buyers than a year ago, but Zoopla data shows the North West continues to outperform many parts of th
- Did You Know? Runcorn's Name Can Be Found From Australia to Antarctica
Local News
The Cheshire town shares its name with locations thousands of miles apart, including an Australian suburb, an Antarctic glacier and even an asteroid.
- Chester hospital building named one of region's best new developments
Local News
The £110 million Women and Children’s Building at the Countess of Chester Hospital has won two awards for construction quality and sustainability.
- Rare chance to see steam locomotive along the North Wales mainline this weekend
Local News
Rail enthusiasts in Cheshire will have a chance to see LMS Stanier Class 5 No. 44871 pass through Chester on Sunday as part of The North Wales Coast Express.
- New community fund launched to support grassroots football teams in Cheshire West
Local News
Grassroots football teams in Cheshire West are being invited to apply for support from Redrow’s new £5,000 Game On Community Fund.
- 'This is so exciting': Cheshire and Warrington's big moment as region declares itself 'open for business'
Local News
Region finally takes advantage of devolution with new combined authority - and an elected metro mayor coming next year
- Cheshire GP surgery with more than 8,400 patients could be on the move
Local News
It wants to relocate
- Warrington department store Hancock & Wood to close after 112 years
Local News
It's been a fixture of the town's high street for over a century
- Asylum and humanitarian support numbers revealed across Cheshire
Local News
The number of people in receipt of Home Office asylum support across the county fell this year
- New online-only Cheshire town estate agency sells homes in under 14 days
Local News
A NEW estate agents in Warrington claims to be selling homes in less than two weeks, far outpacing the local average.
- Poor train Wi-Fi is still costing commuters time — and businesses should notice
Business
We tested the wi-fi on the train between Norwich and London to see how easy it was to connect.
- The Cheshire water park with inflatable Aqua Park, floating obstacle course and more
Local News
It's perfect during warmer weather
- Grange Woods site to become new wildlife habitat bank
Local News
Grassland, woodland and ponds are being created at the site between Chester and Frodsham
- Job cuts announced at Cheshire primary school
Local News
It comes as the school plans to dramatically reduce its pupil numbers due to falling birth rates
- Councillors to decide on plans to build 240 town centre apartments
Local News
Two six-storey buildings are proposed
- Apartments plan with café recommended for approval
Local News
Councillors will decide on the scheme this week
- Huge regeneration project helps Cheshire 'step onto the national stage'
Local News
Origin scheme to be showcased to investors at major summit in Leeds
- Pokemon Mega Evolution Trails head to Cheshire National Trust site this May half term
Local News
The new trails will launch at 14 sites across England and Wales
- Poundstretcher could plunge into administration putting 4 Cheshire stores at risk
Local News
Court told that restructuring plan needed to avoid administration
- Cheshire town confirms food and drink festival return - and it's FREE
Local News
Last year the event attracted 2,000 people
- Derelict former Cheshire court building to be turned into flats
Local News
The eyesore building has been empty since 2017
- Flood alert issued for River Mersey estuary in Warrington due to high tide
Local News
A FLOOD alert has been issued in Warrington warning that flooding is possible.
- Inside the historic Warrington pub which is marking 250 years with free festival
Local News
A PUB is celebrating its history with a family festival.
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