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Travel company celebrates after winning 'Family Business of the Year'

2 days ago | runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk | Tabitha Wilson

Anthony’s Travel took home the title at the Halton Business Awards, which took place on June 13 at the DCBL Stadium in Widnes and attracted more than 500 guests. The Runcorn-based company, which is marking its 40th year in business, was recognised for its long-standing community values and family-led approach. Richard Bamber, managing partner at Anthony’s Travel, said: "This year we celebrate 40 years of trading so to win this award is very special.
Two pints stars back cancer campaign launched in Halton to help save lives

3 days ago | runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk | Tabitha Wilson

That's the message behind a new cancer screening campaign launched in Halton, encouraging residents to talk openly about cancer and screenings. The campaign, ‘Two Minutes of Chat and An Early Screening’, is backed by actors Will Mellor and Ralf Little and aims to normalise conversations about breast, bowel, and cervical cancer screenings.
Wade Deacon High School appoints new executive principal

3 days ago | runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk | Tabitha Wilson

Brendan Hesketh has been appointed executive principal of Wade Deacon High School in Widnes following the promotion of his predecessor, Simon Corner, to director of secondary education at the Wade Deacon Trust. Mr Hesketh arrives with more than 20 years of senior leadership experience, including roles as principal and trust director of education. He said: "I am delighted and honoured to have been appointed as the executive principal of Wade Deacon High School.
Collapsed tower sends large volume of water into gardens of nearby properties

5 days ago | runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk | Nathan Okell

Firefighters attended Wyncroft Road in Widnes (Image: Google Maps) EMERGENCY services were called out to the scene of a collapsed water tower in Widnes last night, Sunday. One fire engine from Widnes Fire Station was dispatched to Wyncroft Road shortly before 8.30pm. This came after Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service received reports of a collapsed water tower. The collapse caused the release of a large volume of water into the gardens of nearby properties.
Illegally modified bikes ‘used in criminality’ to be crushed after police seizure

5 days ago | runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk | Nathan Okell

Two of the bikes seized by police in Runcorn (Image: Cheshire Police) A NUMBER of bikes that have been illegally modified to become motorbikes have been seized by police in Runcorn. Cheshire Police says that the vehicles are on their way to be crushed after being confiscated this past week for being ‘used in criminality’. This includes drug dealing and theft offences, and general anti-social and dangerous riding, putting people at risk.
More police patrols and ‘robust’ response promised over spate of fires near homes

5 days ago | runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk | Nathan Okell

One of the fires reported recently in Widnes (Image: Cheshire Police) POLICE have promised a ‘robust’ response to tackle a spate of recent fires near residential properties. Cheshire Police says that it will have more officers patrolling the Arley Woods area of Hough Green in Widnes. This follows a number of reports of fires being lit recently, with police stating that reckless arson fires are putting residents at risk due to their proximity to homes.
Plans resurrected for 12-room HMO at former video store

1 week ago | runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk | Mark Smith

The plans for a 12-room house in multiple occupation (HMO) on Salisbury Street were lodged this week with Halton Borough Council. HMOs are defined as buildings with individual rooms but some shared facilities, such as kitchens and/or bathrooms. A similar scheme at the same location was thrown out last February after council planning chiefs said it 'would not ensure a high standard' for future residents, while also raising concerns over a lack of parking.
Leaders accuse MP of stoking fear with 'inaccurate' claims

1 week ago | runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk | Mark Smith

In a strongly-worded joint statement, Labour’s Halton Council leader Cllr Mike Wharton, council community safety chief Cllr Andrea Wall, and Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner Dan Price said Reform MP Sarah Pochin had made a string ‘incorrect and critical’ outbursts about the town, but had not provided evidence for any of them. But Mrs Pochin has hit back, accusing them of ‘arrogance’ and of ‘dismissing’ local people's concerns.
Revised plans for key swing bridge repairs to ‘significantly reduce disruption’

1 week ago | runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk | Nathan Okell

Waterways charity Canal and River Trust plans to carry out works to Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge, which crosses the River Weaver near Frodsham. The bridge, which celebrates its centenary next year, requires vital works to replace and repair existing mechanical and electrical elements to ensure the 100-year-old structure is safe and fit for purpose, the trust says.
“I was a middle-class mum hiding vodka and drinking three bottles of wine a day”

1 week ago | runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk | Nathan Okell

Nicky Wake is now nine months sober (Image: Nicky Wake) FROM the outside, businesswoman and Runcorn native Nicky Wake, 53, looked like she was living the dream. She ran a successful events company, lived in a beautiful home, was happily raising her teenage son, and travelled in style, sipping champagne in business class. But behind the polished surface, Nicky was silently destroying herself. She was drinking from morning to night, hiding bottles, and falling apart in private.