Widnes

American

[wid-nis] / ˈwɪd nɪs /

noun

a city in NW England, just E of Liverpool, on the Mersey River.

Widnes British

/ ˈwɪdnɪs /

noun

a town in NW England, in Halton unitary authority, N Cheshire, on the River Mersey: chemical industry. Pop: 55 686 (2001)

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Jurors cleared Barton, now of Widnes, Cheshire, over the commentary analogy with the Wests but ruled the superimposed image was grossly offensive.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

Mr Barton, from Widnes, Cheshire, denies the alleged offences said to have been committed between January and March last year.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

Hatton built up a stellar record in the light-welterweight ranks, winning 41 consecutive fights in a career that began in 1997 in Widnes, and the bright lights of America were irresistible.

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2025

Hatton's professional journey began in Kingsway Leisure Centre in Widnes.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025

He occupied Halton Castle, and his workmen resided in Warrington and the adjacent villages of Appleton, Widnes, Prescot, and Cuerdley.

From James Nasmyth: Engineer; an autobiography by Smiles, Samuel

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