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Widnes at work – Local history talk 🗓
If there is anything about Widnes and Runcorn history, Jean Bradburn doesn't know, it is probably not worth knowing.The local historian is back at Widnes library for an evening of local history on Tuesday 18 June, 6pm.Jean worked as a local studies librarian for...
European Parliamentary Elections: North West region polling day arrangements
Voters across the North West go to the polls this Thursday, 23 May, to elect the region’s eight Members of the European Parliament (MEPs.)Thousands of polling stations will be open in Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside from 7am to 10pm on...
Tax bill scam warning
Halton Borough Council has issued a warning after a resident received a telephone call from a 0300 telephone number about an outstanding tax bill.The caller did not give a name and the message was pre-recorded.The message stated that the resident had an outstanding...
Carole King songbook at The Brindley 🗓
The Carole King Songbook, a must see show for all Carole King fans - the ultimate tribute to one of the world’s greatest songwriters is coming to the Brindley Theatre Runcorn on Wednesday 24 July.The fantastic revue show of the timeless music of Carole King presents...
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Widnes Loops junction work due to start
Work is due to start next week at the Widnes Loops junction which provides access from the Mersey Gateway to West Bank Widnes and A557 Widnes Eastern Bypass.The scheme involves the installation of a signal controlled junction to replace the Waterloo Road / Victoria...
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Weston Expressway closure
Weston Point Expressway, in Runcorn, will be closed from Friday 1st March 2019 for about a year. This for the removal of the trumpet loop, roads connecting the Silver Jubilee Bridge, constructing a roundabout plus demolition of redundant structures. Diversions will be...
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Silver Jubilee Bridge 🗓
To ensure the safety of the public crossing the Silver Jubilee Bridge, Halton Borough Council has taken the decision to restrict access at certain times to the footpath/cycleway, while the bridge is closed for refurbishment. This means on weekdays a free of charge...
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Temporary lights 🗓
Merseylink has installed temporary traffic signals on Queensway to allow single lane running between Desoto Road East and the Northbound Ditton Off Slip, from the Mersey Gateway Bridge. The lights will be weekday, daytime only and should be there no more than two...
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