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1 day ago | 
runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk | Mark Smith
The World reported on Wednesday how there had been shock in the Commons when - in her first ever Prime Minister's Questions - Sarah Pochin quizzed Keir Starmer on whether he would 'ban the burqa'. The burqa is a garment worn by some Muslim women that covers their entire body, including the face, and only leaves the eyes visible. Some countries in both the Muslim and non-Muslim world have banned it previously.
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2 days ago | 
runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk | Nathan Okell
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service attended the incident (Image: CFRS) THE services of firefighters were required to deal with a fire inside a bin lorry. One fire engine from Runcorn Fire Station was dispatched to Barlow Way in Runcorn at around 5.30pm yesterday, Tuesday. This came after Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service received reports of a large amount of household waste on fire in the back of a bin lorry.
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2 days ago | 
runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk | Mark Smith
Ms Pochin, who won the seat at a by-election on May 1, prompted gasps, jeers and cries of 'shame' in the chamber, with Mr Starmer himself appearing visibly taken aback by the question.
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2 days ago | 
runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk | Nathan Okell
Raids were conducted by police across Runcorn (Image: Supplied) FOUR people have been arrested and a large quantity of ketamine has been seized in morning police raids in Runcorn. Detectives investigating the supply of ketamine to young people in Runcorn made the arrest during a series of raids across the town this morning, Wednesday.
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3 days ago | 
runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk | Nathan Okell
Carol Mahoney is wanted by Cheshire Police (Image: Cheshire Police) IF you see this wanted woman, contact the police. Cheshire Police is appealing for help from members of the public in tracing wanted woman Carol Mahoney. The 41-year-old is wanted in connection to the reported breach of bail conditions in Widnes. Mahoney is described by police as being white and around 5'3" tall, with black hair and brown eyes.
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3 days ago | 
runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk | Mark Smith
Planners at Halton Council have rejected an application to transform the former 'Oddies' social club on Hale Road into a storage facility, with concerns being raised over its loss as a community venue by the local parish council. The club closed in 2018 and had originally occupied the ground floor of the site, with the top floor still being used as a Chinese restaurant.
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3 days ago | 
runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk | Lois Dean
At around 5.20pm yesterday, Monday, police received reports of an assault in the Dorchester Park area of Sandymoor. (Image: Newsquest) A BOY was assaulted by a man who was allegedly armed with a knife. At around 5.20pm yesterday, Monday, police received reports of an assault in the Dorchester Park area of Sandymoor. It was reported a teenage boy had been approached by an unknown male who assaulted him. It is believed the suspect was also in possession of a knife.
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3 days ago | 
runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk | Nathan Okell
The crash occurred on Newmoore Lane in Sandymoor (Image: Google Maps) THE services of firefighters were required to help to free a casualty from a car crash. Two fire engines from Tarporley and Sandbach fire stations were sent to Sandymoor shortly after 10pm last night, Monday. This came after Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a road traffic collision on Newmoore Lane.
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4 days ago | 
runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk | Mark Smith
Ofsted recently conducted a second monitoring visit in the aftermath of the department being judged 'inadequate' across all areas in May last year, the lowest possible rating. At the time, Ofsted criticised what it called a lack 'stable and effective leadership' and highlighted 'workforce instability', with a Government inspector being sent in to help turn things around. A new department head, Zoe Fearon, had also been installed at the end of the previous year.
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4 days ago | 
runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk | Nathan Okell
Cheshire Police officers rushed to the scene, along with colleagues from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service and North West Ambulance Service. The police helicopter was also deployed, with HM Coastguard tasked to assist as well at around 3.15pm on Friday near the river crossing bridges between Runcorn and Widnes. One lane was closed on Mersey Gateway Bridge to allow emergency services to deal with the incident. However, it was found that the incident was ‘a false alarm with good intent’.