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  • Young writers given pointers by pro

    CREATIVE young writers were given tips on storytelling - by an expert. Paul Langford visited Moorfield Primary School and showed youngsters how to frame a story using a storyboard. Year five pupils were then able to use this technique to improvise and

  • What's In a Name?

    Gone are the good old days when our babies were called after grandparents and names were passed down the family line. Today they are more likely to be called after famous footballers or pop and soap stars. I wonder how many boys called Beckham and

  • Mark welcomes transplant plan

    A TRANSPLANT patient has backed a new scheme aimed at boosting organ donors. Halton council press officer Mark Allen, who underwent a life-saving double lung transplant in 2005, said he welcomed the programme, which would presume consent to remove organs

  • Results and fixtures

    Runcorn Apec Taxis Darts League results: Section One: Albion 4 Railway B 5, Lion Doo Waps 7 Oak Lads 2, Tranny Lads 4 Halfway A 5, Tricorn 4 Navvy 5, Halfway Gents 3 Roundhouse 6. Section Two: Navvy Lads 3 Taverners 6, Wilsons 3 Pavilions 6, Welly

  • New health centre for Widnes

    A NEW health centre and pharmacy is to be built in Widnes. The two-storey primary care centre in Peelhouse Lane, will include a doctor's surgery, offices and various consulting and treatment rooms. Partners Four LIFT will construct the new development