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The Silver Jubilee Bridge turned pink amid a kaleidoscope of colourful fireworks

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Silver Jubilee Bridge wows thousands of spectators with dazzling firework display

Three fire engines rush to tackle fire on M56 in Runcorn

Three fire engines rush to tackle fire on M56 in Runcorn

Three fire engines rush to tackle fire on M56 in Runcorn

Outline design of the proposed warehouse. Image from planning docs.

Outline design of the proposed warehouse. Image from planning docs.

Planning and development

New jobs pledge as chemical site expansion set for approval

Speke Road in Widnes

Speke Road in Widnes

Commuters facing long queues in Widnes due to 'traffic problem'

John Charles Poole died almost eight months after being struck by a car on Greenway Road, where he lived

John Charles Poole died almost eight months after being struck by a car on Greenway Road, where he lived

Inquest opens for elderly man struck down by car in his own street

John Bishop will be performing

John Bishop will be performing

John Bishop: Extra UK tour dates added including Liverpool

Extra staff and event managers have been deployed at the station

Extra staff and event managers have been deployed at the station

Christmas Markets

Network Rail issues warning to passengers heading to Manchester Christmas Markets

Check if you could be able to get a council tax discount.

Check if you could be able to get a council tax discount.

Personal Finance

If you have one of these medical conditions you may not need to pay council tax

The Evenwood Farm

The Evenwood Farm

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Grandparents will be able to eat free at this Runcorn pub in November

Nicole and Iris (L) and Harry and Shannon (R)

Nicole and Iris (L) and Harry and Shannon (R)

Strictly Come Dancing style fundraiser for Runcorn-based charity

This year's firework display beside the Silver Jubilee Bridge will be two days early

This year's firework display beside the Silver Jubilee Bridge will be two days early

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Everything you need to know about Silver Jubilee Bridge fireworks

Mark Connor leaving Warrington Magistrates Court after the sentencing hearing on Wednesday (October 30)

Mark Connor leaving Warrington Magistrates Court after the sentencing hearing on Wednesday (October 30)

Son threatened to slice off mum's head and make her eat her own feet

Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort

Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort

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I stayed in Burnley hotel loved by Premier League footballers and Corrie stars

A bird's eye view of The Old Vicarage, located on the Sandstone Trail at Bickerton.

A bird's eye view of The Old Vicarage, located on the Sandstone Trail at Bickerton.

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Inside a former Cheshire vicarage lovingly restored as a holiday retreat

Superior Catering has teamed up with Sabert Corporation Europe

Superior Catering has teamed up with Sabert Corporation Europe

Widnes family business partners with packaging supplier

Home with indoor heated swimming pool and private lake is for sale in Widnes

Home with indoor heated swimming pool and private lake is for sale in Widnes

Home with indoor heated swimming pool and private lake is for sale in Widnes

Cheshire residents win £900k in October Premium Bonds prize draw. Picture: NS&I / PA

Cheshire residents win £900k in October Premium Bonds prize draw. Picture: NS&I / PA

Personal Finance

Cheshire residents win more than £900k in October Premium Bonds prize draw

Sport

Chris Hamilton - has departed Widnes Vikings

Widnes Vikings RLFC

Widnes Vikings part company with head of operations Chris Hamilton

Jaden Jones contests the ball in midfield.

Jaden Jones contests the ball in midfield.

Runcorn Linnets suffer home loss after hotly disputed Chasetown goal

Luke Littler against Rob Cross in the semi-finals of the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on January 2, 2024

Luke Littler against Rob Cross in the semi-finals of the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on January 2, 2024

Luke Littler to lock horns with Rob Cross in another major TV darts tournament

of Linnets' Man of the Match Peter Wylie

of Linnets' Man of the Match Peter Wylie

Runcorn Linnets beat Bootle in Liverpool County FA Senior Cup

Widnes Vikings RLFC

Widnes Vikings pair miss out on next Rugby League World Cup with Wales

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National Sport

Jos Buttler trained at the Kensington Oval on Monday (Steven Paston/PA)

Jos Buttler trained at the Kensington Oval on Monday (Steven Paston/PA)

Jos Buttler links up with England but will not be wicketkeeper in T20 series

Edu is leaving his post as Arsenal’s sporting director (John Walton/PA)

Edu is leaving his post as Arsenal’s sporting director (John Walton/PA)

Arsenal sporting director Edu resigns from role to pursue ‘different challenge’

England’s Dan Cole, left, and Joe Marler (Mike Egerton/PA)

England’s Dan Cole, left, and Joe Marler (Mike Egerton/PA)

England prop Dan Cole was surprised by timing of Joe Marler’s retirement

Mohamed Salah sparked speculation about his Liverpool future with his social media posts (Nigel French/PA)

Mohamed Salah sparked speculation about his Liverpool future with his social media posts (Nigel French/PA)

Liverpool boss Arne Slot refuses to read into Mohamed Salah’s social media posts

Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim will take over at Manchester United this month (Zed Jameson/PA)

Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim will take over at Manchester United this month (Zed Jameson/PA)

Ruben Amorim braced for ‘new Alex Ferguson’ hype if Sporting beat Man City

Former Port Vale midfielder Chris Birchall, right, is aiming to become a professional referee (Dave Howarth/PA)

Former Port Vale midfielder Chris Birchall, right, is aiming to become a professional referee (Dave Howarth/PA)

Former Port Vale midfielder Chris Birchall hoping to become professional referee

Stuart Hogg appeared at court on Monday (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Stuart Hogg appeared at court on Monday (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg admits domestic abuse

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Letters

'Potholes becoming a real concern'

The Mersey Gateway bridge at night

The Mersey Gateway bridge at night

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'New bridge fleecing innocent motorists'

Percival Lane in Runcorn. Picture: Google

Percival Lane in Runcorn. Picture: Google

Indebted to a good Samaritan

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Vikings news

Chris Hamilton - has departed Widnes Vikings

Widnes Vikings RLFC

Widnes Vikings part company with head of operations Chris Hamilton

Widnes Vikings RLFC

Widnes Vikings pair miss out on next Rugby League World Cup with Wales

Widnes Vikings have been awarded a B grade

Widnes Vikings have been awarded a B grade

Widnes Vikings RLFC

Vikings call fans meeting after 'very disappointing' IMG club grade announcement

Wales head coach John Kear

Wales head coach John Kear

Widnes Vikings RLFC

Fozard and Butt score for Wales in key 2026 Rugby League World Cup clash

Widnes Vikings RLFC

The Vikings players bidding to help Wales reach 2026 World Cup

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Amy Dowden (Ian West/PA)

Amy Dowden (Ian West/PA)

Amy Dowden says her heart is ‘breaking’ after foot injury forces Strictly exit

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson speaking about tuition fees in the House of Commons (House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA)

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson speaking about tuition fees in the House of Commons (House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA)

University tuition fees to rise to £9,535 in England next year

Lucy Letby (Cheshire Constabulary/PA)

Lucy Letby (Cheshire Constabulary/PA)

Hospital manager denies saying she thought Lucy Letby investigation ‘unjust’

Kemi Badenoch with Robert Jenrick (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Kemi Badenoch with Robert Jenrick (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

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Jenrick accepts role of shadow justice secretary in rival Badenoch’s top team

Amy Dowden has pulled out of the rest of Strictly Come Dancing 2024 with a foot injury (Ian West/PA)

Amy Dowden has pulled out of the rest of Strictly Come Dancing 2024 with a foot injury (Ian West/PA)

Amy Dowden has made as much impact on awareness as on Strictly dancefloor

European executive vice president Valdis Dombrovskis (Andy Wong/AP)

European executive vice president Valdis Dombrovskis (Andy Wong/AP)

Beijing files complaint at WTO over EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

Serbia’s government minister for infrastructure and construction Goran Vesic (Darko Vojinovic/AP)

Serbia’s government minister for infrastructure and construction Goran Vesic (Darko Vojinovic/AP)

Serbian minister to resign over concrete canopy crash that killed 14 people

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