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The Latest Breaking News from Widnes

Suspected WW2 bomb in Widnes car park led to controlled explosion

A man brought the device to Widnes Police Station on Monday

Liverpool Echo

Girl, 5, 'never wants to go on holiday again' after TUI travel hell as mum 'broke down'

Five-year-old Autumn, from Widnes, Cheshire, had been looking forward to her first holiday abroad, but was left devastated when the whole trip was cancelled via text

Daily Mirror

Man survives fall from Runcorn-Widnes bridge

Cheshire Police said the incident is not believed to have been suspicious

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Fish left 'gasping' and boats stranded as canal water levels drop

Water levels are reported to have dropped by nearly a metre after a pump was switched off

Liverpool Echo

Paedophile sent 'girl, 11' naked pictures and arranged to meet up in car park

The 20-year-old university student offered to help the "11-year-old" girl but was snared in an online sting.

Liverpool Echo

Bryan Adams 2022 tour: full list of dates and how to get tickets

The So Happy It Hurts tours has dates in Liverpool, Manchester, Widnes and more.

Liverpool Echo

Faces of 75 people jailed in Liverpool in April

Murderers, rapists and gun thugs are in the overview of court cases linked to Merseyside

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Faces of 14 people who walked free from court in April

They include a man who stalked his ex and a woman who fraudulently claimed £47,000 in benefits

Liverpool Echo

Two stolen motorbikes found in woods after yob riders reported

Police have teamed up with a drone team and Operation Scrambler following a spate of reports

Liverpool Echo

Refurbished Pendolinos return to tracks in £117m upgrade programme

Rail manufacturer Alstom is undertaking the work at its new depot in Widnes, Cheshire.

Birmingham Post

The man-made island and industry hub that hosted the gig to 'define a generation'

It was the centre of Britain's chemical industry before it became known for hosting The Stone Roses' 1990 gig

Liverpool Echo

VW Golf races through streets at high speeds in police chase footage

Dashcam video shows the 'high-powered' VW Golf fleeing through narrow streets

Liverpool Echo

Fury as homes in 'luxury' area told to oppose plans for disabled adults home

The contents of the anonymous letter have also been condemned by some residents in an well-heeled part of Widnes

Liverpool Echo

Faces of 19 people jailed in Liverpool this week

An overview of Liverpool court cases and those jailed for crimes linked to Merseyside

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Lorry driver on way to hospital raced away from police at 130mph

The driver said he was on the the way to a hospital appointment and "panicked" when he saw the police wanted him to pull over

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Man and woman arrested three decades after mum found in car with throat cut

Widnes mum Vera Anderson was found dead in her car with her throat cut

Liverpool Echo

Truck smashes into van as family rivalry descends into chaos

A dispute over a bid to develop a plot of land in Widnes erupted into chaos.

Liverpool Echo

Cannabis farm with more than 100 plants discovered

Enquiries are ongoing after the Class B grow was found near Peel House Lane in Widnes

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The simmering land dispute that exploded into violence and mayhem

Three members of the same family are now serving prison sentencs after a major incident in Widnes

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Gunshots heard as masked mob rams van with tipper truck in scenes of 'wild mayhem'

Around 20 armed and hooded men were seen as a land dispute erupted into shocking scenes

Liverpool Echo

Faces of 79 people jailed in Liverpool in February

Killers, rapists and thugs are in the overview of court cases linked to Merseyside

Liverpool Echo

Teenager denies owning far right terror manuals

Mason Yates, 19, of Widnes, is due to face trial later this year

Daily Mirror

Mum-of-six given life-changing diagnosis months after welcoming baby girl

Rachel Kenny, from Widnes, Cheshire, thought she had pregnancy-related issues but was told she had cancer less than a year after giving birth to her daughter

Liverpool Echo

Man jailed for battering partner in drunken rage wanted on recall to prison

James McIver was previously jailed for four years and two months

Liverpool Echo

Man threatened to stab William Hill customer with 12 inch knife

Stephen Skelhorne travelled to four different betting shops armed with large knives

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