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1 day ago · The Preston Brook site had been green belt until it was re-designated for housing when Halton adopted its new planning strategy in 2022. Addressing the meeting, Luke Trevaskis of Preston Brook Parish Council, said: "The community feels overlooked in how developer contributions, such as section 106 monies, have been allocated in this instance and Preston Brook as a local authority in the area ...

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23 hours ago · POLICE are appealing for information as to how a distressed woman sustained unexplained and serious injuries. Cheshire Police has issued a public appeal for help regarding an incident in Runcorn. Sometime between Friday evening, January 24, and the following morning, a 51-year-old woman was found in ...

Jan 5, 2025 · RESIDENTS in Runcorn are being urged not to travel today, Sunday. Cheshire Police says it has attended multiple crashes on roads across the town due to the weather. Snowfall overnight has led to tricky driving conditions, with the potential for this to turn to ice as nightfall lowers temperatures ...

Jan 11, 2025 · The Reconnecting Runcorn programme has achieved transformative progress in the town throughout 2024. This year saw major projects breaking ground, and cultural hubs and community spaces revitalised, marking a significant period of growth, collaboration, and innovation. August witnessed the start of ...

End of an era as DIY store 'that had everything' sadly closes after 60 years

Nov 7, 2024 · Cheshire Police says there has been a rise in reports of thieves operating in the town, stealing from cars and even the vehicles themselves. More residents have been reporting that their cars have been interfered with by criminals trying door handles in …