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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RHS Chelsea gold medal winner presents imaginative flower demonstration in Widnes

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

RHS Chelsea gold medal winner Dawn Weaver is staging a flower demonstration in Widnes (Image: Supplied) A RELAXING evening full of inspiration is being held in Widnes RHS Chelsea gold medal winner Dawn Weaver will be sharing her passion for flowers and expertise on Wednesday, June 4. Widnes Blossoms, a community flower club, welcomes everyone to come along and enjoy a night out with a difference. Almost 100 people came to a free taster evening in April.
Just Stop Oil activists jailed after plot to close Manchester Airport foiled

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

Margaret Reid, 54, Leonorah Ward, 22, Indigo Rumbelow, 30, and Daniel Knorr, 22, were arrested as they were about to mount their protest. Armed with heavy duty bolt cutters, angle grinders, glue and sand, they planned to cut their way through the metal fencing at the southern end of the airport and glue themselves to the taxiway. But police became aware of their plot and they were arrested on their way to the airport in the early hours of August 5, last year.
WA postcode residents celebrate fantastic news of a Postcode Lottery win

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

Neighbours in the WA16 8DQ area of Knutsford have all scooped £1,000 if they were signed up to this national daily draw. The People’s Postcode Lottery is a subscription lottery which aims to raise money for charities while also bringing cash prizes to homes across the UK. READ > New Knutsford mayor vows to embrace local businesses Prizes are announced every day with £30,000 jackpots on Sundays and £1,000 prizes for 20 different postcodes Monday to Friday.
Lifeboat launched amid fears that man's inflatable boat was stranded in River Dee

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

RNLI West Kirby Lifeboat mounted a rescue after receiving reports that a man was in difficulty with a fouled propeller (Image: Supplied) FEARS that a man was in difficulty on the River Dee sparked a lifeboat rescue. West Kirby rescue team launched a lifeboat after reports that a a 14ft inflatable boat had a fouled propeller. A man was reported to be in trouble somewhere between Parkgate and Heswall, shortly after 10pm on Saturday.
Yellow weather warning as forecasters predict thunder and lightning storms

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

Residents are being urged to take caution as thunder and lightning storms are forecast (Image: Supplied) RESIDENTS are being urged to take caution with thunder and lightning storms forecast. A yellow warning has been issued across the north west, with thundery downpours potentially leading to some flooding. The warning will come into effect from 12 noon on Monday and will remain in place until 10pm in tomorrow evening.
Car caught racing at 135mph on bypass seized by police

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

This car caught racing at 135mph on a bypass has been seized by police (Image: Merseyside Police) A CAR clocked racing at 135mph on a bypass has been seized by police. Merseyside Police said the driver was caught after complaints by members of the public that Rainford Bypass was being used ‘as a racetrack’. The male driver was stopped by Merseyside Roads Policing Unit in the early hours of Sunday morning. His car was seized and he was reported for summons.
Firefighters tackle large gorse fire on Coastal Drive in New Brighton

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

Firefighters tackled a large gorse fire on Coastal Drive in New Brighton (Image: Robyn Carter) FIREFIGHTERS tackled a large gorse fire on New Brighton seafront on Saturday. Crews were called to a fire on Coastal Drive, on a large open grass recreation area, known locally as The Dips. Several members of the public made a 999 call at 6.51pm. Firefighters were at the scene seven minutes later.
Latest planning applications and decisions around Northwich and Winsford

3 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: Dropped kerb to the front of the property and creation of a new permeable gravel driveway to create off road parking.
Reckless yobs torch park bench and bin in arson attack in Murdishaw

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

Reckless yobs torched a park bench and bin in Murdishaw (Image: Google Maps) RECKLESS yobs torched a park bench and bin in an arson attack in Runcorn. Firefighter were called to Chiswick Close in Murdishaw shortly after 10.30pm on Saturday. A park bench and bin were found well alight. READ > Firefighters tackle early morning blaze on open land in Castle Rise Firefighters used a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire.
Firefighters tackle bonfire burning allotment waste and unattended disposable BBQ

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

A bonfire burning allotment waste got out of control on Holcroft Lane in Culcheth (Image: Google Maps) A BONFIRE burning allotment waste got out of control in Warrington. Firefighters were called to Holcroft Lane in Culcheth shortly before 11am on Saturday. To prevent the fire spreading, crews damped down an area surrounding a bonfire burning allotment waste. READ > Police scold reckless yobs for torching Victoria skatepark One fire engine from Warrington dealt with the incident.