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13:02, 17 AUG 2026
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Runcorn man hiding in loft tells police 'calm f*** down, I've been trying to sleep'
Runcorn
Charles Foy fled after officers asked him to pull over
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Man, 23, went to hospital with 'glandular fever' and never came home
Runcorn
Will Carmichael was described as "so kind, so loving, so funny"
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Community 'absolutely devastated' as boating lake dries up
Runcorn
Residents have formed a community group to try and find a long term solution for the attraction
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Mum told knee pain was 'curable cancer' but gets huge blow weeks later
Health
Lisa Rimmer, 36, suffered from excruciating knee and leg pain for a year before getting a devastating diagnosis
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West Coast Main Line trains stopped after 'slow-moving trespasser' spotted on the tracks
Runcorn
The unusual intruder caused delays while the incident was dealt with by Avanti West Coast and Network Rail staff
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Queensway and sections of Silver Jubilee Bridge closed for filming
Halton Council
Halton Council has closed Queensway and Silver Jubilee Bridge from today, Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26 for filming, with shuttle buses for pedestrians and cyclists
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Woman lured man out of house so her pals could burgle it
Runcorn
Gemma Collins lured the victim out of his house while her pal ransacked the place
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Halton Council opens consultation on three planning bids
Halton Council
Residents and businesses have 24 days from the date of publication to submit representations
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Plans to retain Runcorn bar and pool hall
Runcorn
The plans seeks permission for a change of use from a warehouse
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Mum knew something wasn't right when son, 5, kept going the loo
Runcorn
Sammy Curran noticed her son was displaying worrying symptoms while the family were in Florida
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Halton Council members' allowances scheme updated
Halton Council
It follows recommendations from an Independent Remuneration Panel
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Widnes gang jailed for 72 years after 'Mexican Nova's' costly balloon photo
Widnes
Detectives monitored their activity over several months
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Safety concerns raised for people living near scrapped new community
Runcorn
MP says she wants access to the findings of a public inquiry that was largely held in private
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Runcorn dad facing race against time wants a second chance
Runcorn
Sean Turner is calling for the NHS to change its approach
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Reform MP calls on England team to 'keep winning for sake of women's safety'
England Football Team
Sarah Pochin has been the member of Parliament for Runcorn and Helsby since winning a by-election in May 2025
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Police officer spent 30k at Tesco, McDonald's and Starbucks using 'exploited' neighbour's card
Runcorn
The ECHO confronted former Constable Gary Carson to ask him about his misconduct
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Dad won't give up after being told there's 'nothing more' doctors can do
Runcorn
Sean Turner said he first noticed symptoms of chronic tiredness and generally feeling unwell
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Police want to speak to this man after teenager hospitalised
Wanted people
The 19-year-old victim suffered serious facial injuries
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Award-winning police officer denies assaulting man, 80, in custody
Warrington
PC Benjamin Betts entered a not guilty plea to assault by beating at Liverpool Magistrates' Court
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'Depraved' Runcorn child rapist jailed for life
Crime
Robert Mattravers pleaded guilty to four counts of rape of a child
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Headteacher 'felt physically sick' after hoaxer threatened to shoot and stab pupils
Courts
Darren Rigby said he was going to "kill and injure as many girls as he possibly could"
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Body found near canal in search for missing woman
Runcorn
Police said the woman's family have been informed
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Reform Runcorn MP defends helping woman dubbed 'Britain's biggest benefits cheat'
Runcorn
Sarah Pochin shared a video of fraudster Ethel McGill praising the work of Reform UK before later deleting in
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Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts announces the birth of her baby girl
Girls Aloud
The Runcorn pop star said her daughter arrived early and is thriving
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