1+ week, 48+ min ago  (687+ words) A WIDNES mum has created a 'brain dump' app to help share the family life workload between both parents and combat burnout. Chloe Pierce, a business owner and mum-of-four, has just launched Ebenant with the hope it will "change the…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (168+ words) A QUARTER of a million pounds is being raised to help upgrade a cancer centre. A major fundraising appeal has been launched to refurbish and upgrade Clatterbridge Cancer Centre's chemotherapy unit in Halton. The campaign will fund improvements to meet…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (362+ words) SPENDING an extra two hours outdoors each day could help protect children's eyesight. Optometrist Neil Hilton of Morgan Opticians in Runcorn has urged parents to help children spend less time in front of screens to reduce their risk of developing…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (342+ words) FOSTER families are sharing heartfelt stories in a public exhibition. "Fostering Moments" is on display at Widnes Library, offering a deeply personal insight into life as a foster carer. Katherine Appleton, executive director of children's services at Halton Borough Council,…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (901+ words) FOR many parents, it can be hard to find the right support and activities for little ones in their area. In our latest Business of the Week feature, Lisa tells us about her parenting directory and blog, and how she…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (258+ words) A house in Widnes could be converted into a children's home if plans get the green light. The application said the two storey, three-bed house had previously been used as a family home." It said carers would be directly responsible…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (92+ words) Runcorn and Widnes World Preschool and care home unite for Runcorn Easter celebration CHILDREN and care home residents came together for a joyful Easter celebration. Vicarage Lodge Preschool in Runcorn visited residents from Southlands residential home, where children and parents…...

3+ mon, 7+ hour ago  (425+ words) PARENTS of autistic children are being urged to take extra steps to keep them out of trouble. The warning comes from North West criminal defence firm Olliers Solicitors, which regularly represents neurodivergent clients and says a lack of police awareness…...

3+ mon, 5+ day ago  (326+ words) A CHARITY is calling for more volunteers in Halton to help protect children in schools. The NSPCC is urging people from all walks of life to get involved in its Speak Out, Stay Safe programme, which delivers safeguarding workshops to…...

3+ mon, 5+ day ago  (439+ words) A NEW partnership is set to change lives through the power of music. Jacaranda Records, based in Liverpool, has teamed up with social care charity Community Integrated Care to launch Ja CAREanda, a project aimed at supporting people who have…...