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George Osborne MP
14:33, 12 OCT 2021
Six years on, Government says it still won't scrap the hated Mersey Gateway tolls
Mersey Gateway
The Tories promised to banish the charges in 2015, but have still not taken any action
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Police probe Jackie Weaver threats after Handforth Parish Council meeting
Handforth
Handforth Parish Council's Mrs Weaver has been targeted by trolls since the infamous Zoom meeting made her a household name
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Who is Chester-born health secretary Matt Hancock?
Politics
All about the man who is leading the British Government's fight against coronavirus
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Cheshire MP demands Government action on leasehold properties 'absolute scandal'
Weaver Vale
Weaver Vale representative Mike Amesbury quizzed communities secretary Robert Jenrick in the House of Commons
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Cheshire motorists handed boost after Mersey Gateway pre-pay account initial deposit reduced
Mersey Gateway
Those who are yet to open an account to pay for crossing the bridge between Runcorn and Widnes will now have to pay less when they first start
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Politicians in Mersey Gateway Bridge tolls row days before General Election
General election
And what they have to say may sway your vote
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Fresh pressure on Government to scrap Mersey Gateway bridge tolls
Mersey Gateway
The Tories previously promised to get rid of the bridge charge - but four years on motorists are still shelling out thousands of pounds
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Chester-born Matt Hancock aims to succeed Theresa May as PM
Politics
He joins a large field of candidates that includes Cheshire MP Esther McVey
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Comment: Mersey Gateway is the Bridge of Sighs for fine-fatigued motorists
George Osborne MP
The Gateway bridge is an architectural masterpiece and an iconic structure...but it comes at a price
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Plans lodged for Elton energy centre despite anti-frackers' fears
Elton
But British Geological Survey says centre 'will enable research around a range of geoscience questions'
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Taxpayers will pay toll charge on royal car when it goes over Mersey Gateway Bridge
Royal Family
Lord Lieutenant's Office will pick up the tab, it has been confirmed
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Ellesmere Port smart motorway project on ice, Government reveals
M53
M53 had been in line for upgrade through the town from A41 to M56
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'Manchester to Chester train journey slower than in 1962', says Manchester mayor Andy Burnham
Traffic and Travel
Political and business leaders want 'Northern Powerhouse' back on agenda
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MP pledges to fight for Mersey Gateway bridge tolls to be scrapped
Weaver Vale
Labour man Mike Amesbury blames North-South divide for region's tolls
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George Osborne to step down from his Cheshire constituency
George Osborne MP
Former Chancellor is also the editor of the London Evening Standard
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Child Tax Credit rules are changing today - this is all you need to know
Chester
The benefit cuts were first announced by former Chancellor George Osborne two years ago
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A556 Knutsford to Bowdon link road officially opens
Traffic and Travel
£192m dual carriageway is completed on time and on budget
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Why you could be getting a pay rise from April 1
Employment
How the increase in the minimum and living wage could make you better off
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Cheshire police commissioner defends hiring Labour comrade
Cheshire Constabulary
David Keane insists long-standing Labour colleague was 'best candidate' to be his deputy
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Tatton MP George Osborne becomes London Evening Standard editor 140 miles from his constituency
George Osborne MP
Former Chancellor believes he can still serve his constituents
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Thousands in Cheshire will not receive Mersey Gateway toll discounts
Traffic and Travel
You'll have to pay to use both Runcorn-Widnes road crossings from the autumn
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Halton Curve site investigations 'starting this month'
Frodsham
Rail campaigners say preparation works are imminent
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EU Referendum: six arguments for and against Brexit
EU Referendum
We cut through the claims and counterclaims made by the Remain and Leave campaigns
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Chancellor is STILL looking at what can be done to help Mersey tunnel motorists
Ellesmere Port
George Osborne has previously promised to cut or even abolish tunnel tolls
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