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The Latest Breaking News from Widnes

Dad who held street hostage thanks judge as he is sent to the cells

Paul Rutledge caused tens of thousands of pounds of damage during a five-hour standoff with 40 police officers

Liverpool Echo

Dad tries to storm ex's home before staging 5-hour roof protest and demanding McDonald's

Paul Rutledge, from Widnes, Cheshire, also hurled tiles at police officers while shouting his demands for cigarettes and McDonald's in an "extraordinary" standoff with police

Daily Mirror

Dad demanded 'cigarettes and McDonald's' after climbing onto ex's roof

Paul Rutledge remained on the roof for more than five hours in a bizarre stand-off with police

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Fire crews work through night to tackle scrapyard blaze

Firefighters are still at the scene

Liverpool Echo

Abusive boyfriend's chilling words as he stood over girlfriend with axe

Liverpool Crown Court heard that Anthony Fox, 37, formerly of an address in Widnes, and his victim, entered a relationship in September 2021

Daily Mirror

Mersey Gateway lanes shut after lorry and car crash

Car believed to have spun and hit bridge wall after impact

Liverpool Echo

Man who hid coat for knife attacker text 'bro I should have burned it'

Nathan Corlett, 26, of Wellingford Avenue, Widnes, appeared before Liverpool Crown Court on Monday for sentencing

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Murderer behind brutal attack back behind bars after escape from prison

Paul Gerrard was jailed for life for the murder of David Argent in Widnes

Liverpool Echo

'Top bloke' bus driver who helps others named in New Year Honours

Neil Atherton said he was "overwhelmed" at being awarded the British Empire Medal for services during Covid-19.

Liverpool Echo

Residents 'at potential risk of harm' in care home with 'unclean' areas

CQC inspectors visited St Patrick's Care Home in Widnes over two days in November

Liverpool Echo

'Money and weapons' seized during drug raid

Officers executed a 'county lines' warrant in Widnes on Monday

Liverpool Echo

Man kicked cars in Asda car park rampage

The 37-year-old was seen hitting two Nissan Jukes, a Vauxhall Zafira and a Citroen C4

Liverpool Echo

Suspects named as massive police op targets 'untouchable drug gang'

Two hundred police officers took place in raids on Wednesday morning in Runcorn, Widnes and Liverpool

Liverpool Echo

Urgent warning issued as kids play on frozen park lake

It comes hours after three schoolboys died after being pulled from an icy lake in Birmingham

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Mum's fears as children fall ill in damp, mouldy house with leak dripping into bedroom

Nicole Dutton said there is mould everywhere at her home in Widnes, Cheshire, with black spots across the ceiling and the wallpaper almost entirely coming off on one wall

Liverpool Echo

Drug dealer, 28, jailed after car was stopped and searched

James Byott, of Eric Street, Widnes, was sentenced to three years and five months in prison

Liverpool Echo

Barking dogs nightmare 'one of worst cases ever'

Halton Borough Council said the Widnes man's pets barked thousands of times and caused stress and anxiety.

Liverpool Echo

Dad calls for end to mischief night which is an 'excuse for the purge'

The Widnes dad said mayhem is being caused to communities

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Businessman in Dubai has advised Widnes-based property company

Ian Ringwood has worked as a consultant for the Widnes based Sourced Development Group

Liverpool Echo

Person hit by train between Liverpool and Widnes

Services will be affected for the next three hours

Liverpool Echo

Police warning as they hunt wanted abuser

Stephen Rimmer has links to the Warrington and Widnes area

Liverpool Echo

Machete man admits brawl after armed police called to street

The charges followed a brawl on Frederick Street in Widnes

Liverpool Echo

Thief who stole nurse's purse jailed for visiting Holland and Barrett

Prolific thief Shaun Clare, 33, of Widnes, also admitted stealing coffee, cider vinegar tablets and cheese

Liverpool Echo

List of 36 suspected criminals named in county lines drug dealing crackdown

Cocaine valued at around £69,000 as well as £27,000 in cash has also been seized

Liverpool Echo

Developer eyes former Green Belt land for 350 homes

Taylor Wimpey said 20% of the properties would be "affordable"

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