Emergency services dealing with large fire in Widnes
21:01 22/06/2026At 4.45pm today, Monday 22 June, the emergency services were called to reports of a large fire at a recycling facility on Everite Road, Widnes.
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At 4.45pm today, Monday 22 June, the emergency services were called to reports of a large fire at a recycling facility on Everite Road, Widnes.
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Crime for last year
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 45 | 6.9% |
| Jun 2025 | 57 | 8.7% |
| Jul 2025 | 48 | 7.3% |
| Aug 2025 | 43 | 6.6% |
| Sep 2025 | 51 | 7.8% |
| Oct 2025 | 58 | 8.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 74 | 11.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 65 | 9.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 41 | 6.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 51 | 7.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 69 | 10.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 53 | 8.1% |