Mark Smith

2 days ago | gamechronicles.com | Mark Smith |Josh Coffman |Zoey Thompson

With this site’s reviewing career ending soon, it’s time to start considering what comes next. The next step for some here would be to find another website to continue practicing the craft of reviewing games critically. However, some may be able to inherit a new website to show off their growing skills. The site is now in its golden years, with the writers ready to move on.

2 days ago | gamechronicles.com | Mark Smith |Josh Coffman |Zoey Thompson

DOOM™: The Dark Ages is now available in early access worldwide. In the new launch trailer, the DOOM Slayer goes head-to-head against the legions of Hell with an arsenal of devastating tools and abilities. Developed by id Software and powered by the latest idTech 8, DOOM: The Dark Agesis a single-player prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal. Players will experience a new, yet familiar grounded combat loop that challenges them to master new abilities and weapons.

4 days ago | chesterstandard.co.uk | Mark Smith

Work underway on the mural. Images by Lauren Quayle. (Image: Lauren Quayle.) Work has officially begun to turn part of Runcorn into an outdoor gallery celebrating the area's rich heritage. Part of the Reconnecting Runcorn programme, the Dukesfield Street Art Project saw international muralists Liam Bononi and Aylo Nomad arrive to create striking street art inspired by workshops and contributions from the local community.

6 days ago | runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk | Mark Smith

Ashley School wants to expand facilities to accommodate more pupils. (Image: Google) A special school in Widnes has submitted expansion plans to enable it to accept more pupils. Ashley High School on Cawfield Avenue has submitted an application for a single storey extension with four new classrooms, which would enable it to accommodate an additional 40 children. Last year Halton Council signed off an  increase of pupil places for 11-19-year-olds from 112 to 152 at Ashley.

6 days ago | runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk | Mark Smith

Strike action is being considered by staff at Ormiston Bolingbroke on Barnfield Avenue. (Image: Google) Staff at a Runcorn high school could strike in protest over planned redundancies and curriculum restructure. The World reported recently how Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy (OBA) was planning the restructure - which would come into effect in September - with staff redundancies and a streamlined curriculum all on the cards.