A MOTHER has called for security to be tightened around the Runcorn Widnes Bridge after her nine-year-old son ran across three lanes of a dangerous slip road. Joanne McDonald, of Ashridge Street, Dukesfield, Runcorn, urged the council to install safety
FREE fun-filled activity sessions are being held to help obese children conquer their weight. Families will be encouraged to change their lifestyle during 18 sessions at Kingsway Leisure Centre in Widnes. Gareth Tudor, programme manager, said: "This
NEW Runcorn Linnets boss Steve Wilkes' first game in charge ended in a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat at Cheadle Town in the Vodkat Challenge Cup. A goal from Cheadle striker Michael Myers eight minutes into stoppage time ended their hopes despite a spirited
Widnes Tigers 18 West Bank Bears 18 THE long awaited return derby' produced a closely fought contest in North West Counties Amateur Rugby League Division Four. Bears opened up the try scoring but Tigers edged in front with a try from prop Graham Dunne
A PROFITABLE post office that won an award for being disabled-friendly is being axed. Stenhills post office in Runcorn and two more in Widnes, at Appleton Village and Hale Road, are closing, despite protests from the public. Disabled Cllr Bob Bryant
VIKINGS boss Steve McCormack hopes his men will show the same fighting spirit they demonstrated against Wigan Warriors when their competitive season begins this weekend. Widnes travel to the Woodlands Memorial Ground to face Blackpool Panthers on Sunday
A DISTRAUGHT mum has said she would rather go to prison than allow her paedophile ex-lover to see their young daughter. The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, could face jail if she continues to refuse access to their daughter after her former
