Barbara Jordan

Runcorn, Widnes

Chief Reporter at Runcorn & Widnes World

Chief reporter at the Runcorn and Widnes World, who loves bargains, flowers, garlic, champagne and Italy! All opinions are my own.

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Police appeal for man wanted in connection with domestic offences

1 week ago | knutsfordguardian.co.uk | Barbara Jordan

Police are looking for Gareth Oldfield wanted in connection with domestic offences (Image: Cheshire Police) POLICE are appealing for help from the public to find a man wanted in connection with domestic offences. Officers are looking for Gareth Oldfield who is known to frequent the Knutsford and Northwich areas. The 43-year-old is described as being white, of medium build, approximately 5ft 6ins tall, with brown eyes and short brown hair.
Children as young as six found playing amid 'numerous hazards' in former bus depot

1 week ago | runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk | Barbara Jordan

Children as young as six have been found playing inside the 'hazardous' former Halton Transport bus depot in Widnes (Image: Google Maps) POLICE have found children as young as six playing inside a ‘hazardous’ bus garage in Widnes. Officers fear there could be a ‘serious accident’ and urge parents to warn their youngsters of the dangers. The former Halton Transport bus depot on Moor Lane has fallen into disrepair since it shut down.
Drivers escape unhurt after crash between HGV and car on Fiddlers Ferry Road

1 week ago | runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk | Barbara Jordan

A crash between a HGV and a car on Fiddlers Ferry Road caused traffic delays (Image: Google Maps) A CRASH between a HGV and a car caused delays on Fiddlers Ferry Road this morning. The collision happened at 8.10am on Wednesday on the A562 road between Widnes and Warrington. A spokesman for Cheshire Police said: “Officers attended and found there had been a collision between a car and a HGV.
Long delays on the M62 in Warrington for morning commute

1 week ago | warringtonguardian.co.uk | Barbara Jordan

Queues on the M62 (Image: Supplied) THERE are long delays on the M62 this morning, Tuesday. It follows one lane being close eastbound near junction 11 for Birchwood. Delays are back to junction 10 for the M6. The closure is due to a vehicle breaking down.
Coastguard volunteers rescue pair at risk of being trapped in deep mud gullies

1 week ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Barbara Jordan

Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team led two people at risk of being trapped in deep mud gullies (Image: Supplied) TWO people were rescued by Wirral Coastguard on Monday night. The pair had left a grounded boat near Greenfield Docks and were attempting to wade across the River Dee towards Parkgate. A spokesman for Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team posted on social media: “Our team was tasked this morning to assist Flint Coastguard Rescue Team.
'Mesmerising' demonstration at flower club leaves visitors enthralled

2 weeks ago | runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk | Barbara Jordan

This colourful design was created to represent the seven colours of a rainbow (Image: Newsquest) A FREE flower arranging taster demonstration has been hailed a huge success. Almost 100 people came to Widnes Blossoms, a community flower club earlier this month. You could have heard a pin drop as everyone was so absorbed watching fresh flowers being turned into stunning arrangements, depicting the theme ‘Carnival of Colour’.
Latest planning applications and decisions around Northwich and Winsford

2 weeks ago | northwichguardian.co.uk | Barbara Jordan

Latest planning applications and decisions around Northwich and Winsford (Image: Newsquest) EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough. Here we have rounded up the latest validated and determined applications in and around Northwich and Winsford. Description: Demolition of one former youth club building. Address: Winnington Avenue Youth Club, Winnington Avenue, Northwich, CW8 4EE. Reference: 25/01289/DEM.
Flourishing business unveils new name as it moves to bigger purpose-built premises

2 weeks ago | chesterstandard.co.uk | Barbara Jordan

From left, Directors Helen Rogers and Rebecca Mallon in the new Matrix Accounts office (Image: Supplied) A FLOURISHING business has unveiled a new name as it moves to a bigger new home. Business support specialist Knutsford Admin will now be known as Matix Accounts to better reflect its wealth of financial expertise. This unique business provides an outsourced finance department and extensive secretarial support to a wide variety of companies.
Police hold knife amnesty to prevent dangerous weapons getting into the wrong hands

3 weeks ago | knutsfordguardian.co.uk | Barbara Jordan

Knives handed in during a previous amnesty (Image: Cheshire Police) A KNIFE amnesty is being held in Knutsford. A surrender bin will be available at the Welcome Café in Longridge on Thursday, April 24, from 11.30am to 12.30pm during a police surgery. A spokesman for Knutsford police said: “Please feel free to attend and meet the officer for a chat.
Hear singer Aled Jones like never before in captivating new one-man show

3 weeks ago | warringtonguardian.co.uk | Barbara Jordan

Aled Jones is presenting a new one-man looking back on his 40-year career (Image: Supplied) A CELEBRATED singer famed for his recording of ‘Walking in the Air’ is coming to Cheshire. Aled Jones is presenting a one-man show looking back on his 40-year career. He was the boy treble who captivated the world with his angelic voice. But his captivating talk will reveal just how much more he has achieved than singing the famous song from Raymond Brigg’s animated film The Snowman.