Halton8 days agoPupils to have mobile phones locked in boxesOrmiston Trust has already banned mobile phones in 44 of its schools across the country. 8 days ago10 Dec 2024Council to write off £240k owed by benefit cheatChristina Pomfrey was jailed in one of the biggest benefit fraud cases the CPS has prosecuted. 10 Dec 2024England12 Oct 2024Two seriously injured in hit-and-run crashThe occupants of one car involved in the crash fled the scene, Cheshire Police say.12 Oct 2024England29 Sep 2024Huge obesity rates among borough's primary pupilsA council report blames inequality and deprivation for the rise in obesity rates.29 Sep 2024Liverpool16 Sep 2024Urgent action needed over council spending - reportHalton Borough Council is set to go almost £20m over budget this year, a report says. 16 Sep 2024England4 Sep 2024Mental health charity announces branch closureThe Halton branch, part of a network of local Minds, has been placed into administration.4 Sep 2024England29 Aug 2024MP calls to tighten law on branded school uniformsOne MP has said the current rules on branded school uniforms "aren’t clear enough". 29 Aug 2024England7 Aug 2024Sacked pub worker set fire to WetherspoonsWilliam Morris was recognised by staff on CCTV footage as someone who had been sacked from the pub.7 Aug 2024England23 Jul 2024New cycling and walking scheme to get £17m fundingMetro mayor Steve Rotheram says it will create green transport connections in the east Runcorn area.23 Jul 2024Liverpool