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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Barton, of Widnes, was remanded into custody, and faces a seven-day trail starting 1 September.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Emily Ashall from Widnes was supposed to be flying to Berlin from there at 06:00 GMT but her flight was eventually cancelled, despite passengers initially boarding the plane.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

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

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025

The 21-year-old, from Widnes in Cheshire, was "obsessed" with animals from a young age, he says, driving his mum "insane" with his love of David Attenborough.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025

"O'Gara proved the saviour of Widnes, for, gathering the ball, he kicked at least half a dozen players before he booted the ball."

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, March 25, 1914 by Various

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