Widnes8 Nov 2024'Our son's hospital was like a prison'Liam McGenity took his own life at St Mary's Hospital, run by Elysium Healthcare, in Warrington in 2021.8 Nov 202424 Oct 2024Fewer could use bridges when tolls rise, bosses sayTwo toll bridges could charge higher fees but a report says it may cause drivers to travel elsewhere.24 Oct 2024Liverpool16 Oct 2024Mersey Gateway and Runcorn bridge tolls to risePlans for a 20% rise in toll charges on the Mersey Gateway and Silver Jubilee Bridge are submitted.16 Oct 2024Liverpool12 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 2024England8 Oct 2024Gang smuggled £2m cannabis in mattressesThe £2m drugs were sent to Liverpool docks and then driven to a storage unit in Widnes, Cheshire.8 Oct 20243 Oct 2024Man jailed for series of bowling alley theftsDamien Rigby had "absolutely no regard for others", police say.3 Oct 202421 Sep 2024Hospital neglect victim's dad calls for chargesThe parents of a man whose death was partly caused by hospital neglect calls for criminal charges.21 Sep 202430 Jul 2024Joey Barton denies malicious posts about punditThe former footballer denies directing malicious social media posts at sports pundit Eni Aluko.30 Jul 202422 Jul 2024Joey Barton charged over malicious communicationsThe former player said on X that the charges related to posts he had made concerning Eni Aluko.22 Jul 2024Liverpool