Sat, 11th Feb 2012

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Widnes £15m retail park set to create 220 jobs

7:20am Saturday 11th February 2012

A NEW £15 million retail park in Widnes is set to create 220 jobs and 12 stores.

Don't walk off and leave keys in ignition, warn police

12:20pm Friday 10th February 2012

POLICE are again warning motorists not to leave their cars defrosting with keys in the ignition, after another vehicle was stolen from Widnes.

Widnes school scores rugby hat trick

8:10am Friday 10th February 2012

From left, SS Peter & Paul Catholic College year group rugby captains Joe Edge, Owen Buckley and Sam Brody Picture: Ian Park IPQ31112

TALENTED rugby players at a Widnes school have scored a hat trick.

Police still hunting for missing Widnes man

6:40pm Thursday 9th February 2012

Keith Fitzpatrick

POLICE are still searching for a Widnes man who has been missing for more than a week.

Bridal fair in aid of hospice

1:10pm Thursday 9th February 2012

Vicky Hughes modelling a bridal gown outside St Luke’s Church, Farnworth Picture: Mike Boden MBD020212

DESIGNER wedding gowns are being sold at cut price to help cancer sufferers.

Widnes dad climbs Kilimanjaro in memory of his baby son

7:30am Thursday 9th February 2012

Anita and Jason Mullen with their daughter, Lola, and son, Rio Picture: Dave Gillespie DGZA090611

A COURAGEOUS Widnes dad is climbing the highest mountain in Africa this week in memory of his baby son.

Dream comes true for 100 long term unemployed

6:10pm Wednesday 8th February 2012

A DREAM has come true for 100 local people who feared they may never find a job.

Halton Council cuts £15m off budget and axes 80 jobs

3:10pm Wednesday 8th February 2012

CRIPPLING Government cuts have forced Halton Council to slash its 2012 budget by £15 million and axe 80 jobs.

X-Factor singer entertains Vikings fans

12:20pm Wednesday 8th February 2012

X Factor singer James Michael entertains Vikings fans Picture: Dave Gillespie DGXB030212

THE atmosphere was electric as Widnes Vikings made their exciting Super League comeback on Friday.

Housing association commended in Best Companies survey

8:10am Wednesday 8th February 2012

From left, Thumbs up for Halton Housing Trust from employees, housing officer Daz Morland, aged 37, PA Vikki Mack, aged 40, enquiries complaints and compliments co-ordinator Cath O’Neill, aged 28, and clerical officer James Clark, aged 26

A HOUSING association has been named as ‘one to watch’ in a national survey of Britain’s best employers.

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