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Pedestrian dies following crash involving three vehicles on M56 near Runcorn

A PEDESTRIAN has died following a crash involving three vehicles on the M56.
Indian restaurant becomes latest to voice concern over impact of regeneration works

A RESTAURANT has described its frustration at the impact of ongoing town centre roadworks, saying businesses are being affected more severely than planners anticipated.
Huge change to St Helens bus network is days away - here's what is happening

THOUSANDS of bus passengers across St Helens are being urged to check before they travel as a major overhaul of the borough's bus network comes into force on Sunday, September 6.
All the key changes to St Helens' buses from next week - as the network goes public

BUS passengers across St Helens will see significant changes to services from next month as the region's network goes back under public control.
Details of 2 road closures planned in St Helens for works this week

HERE are details of two road closures in St Helens during this week for works.
Six-bedroom St Helens home with cellar and huge garage for sale

A character-filled period home in St Helens features six bedrooms, multiple reception rooms, a cellar and private garden
Planning dispute emerges between historic battlefield society and family farm

A PLANNING dispute has broken out between a historic battlefield society and a family farm.
Teen admits riding Sur Ron bike dangerously and carrying a knife

A FOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD boy has admitted riding a Sur Ron bike dangerously and carrying a locking knife.
M56 reopens after 'serious collision' closed it for nearly 8 hours

THE M56 has reopened after being closed for nearly eight hours.
UK's top 10 stolen car models in 2026 revealed with more than 1,300 vehicles taken

Data from the DVLA has revealed what the top 10 stolen car models were in the UK during the first six months of 2026
St Helens nursery praised by Ofsted for warm and nurturing care

Beyond the Nest in St Helens has been praised by Ofsted for its caring environment and high standards.
St Helens residents reminded about bin collections ahead of August bank holiday

St Helens Council has issued a statement reminding the public over the plans for bin collections over the weekend.
100 days into St Helens' Reform-led council - what has changed so far?

Reform has controlled St Helens Council for 100 days. We look at what's changed, what was inherited from Labour and what's next.
Ofsted commends Haydock childcare provider for support to families

Ofsted praised Love Learning Childcare in Haydock for high quality care, inclusion and support for families.
Review - lunch at the St Helens bistro that regularly tops the Tripadvisor charts

ST HELENS' hospitality scene suffered a blow this summer with the loss of independent Italian favourite Bella Roma but the town centre still boasts quality places to eat if you know where to look.
The St Helens streets that appeared most often in anti-social behaviour reports

New police figures show where anti-social behaviour reports were recorded across St Helens in June 2026, with nearly 200 incidents logged borough-wide.
Man appears in court after delivery driver attacked by dog

A TWENTY-TWO-YEAR-OLD man has appeared in court after a delivery driver was bitten in a dog attack.
The unusual coastal walk you have to try combining history and beauty

Last November, I marked the publication of the first guidebook to the King Charles III England Coast Path by describing a walk from Little Neston on the Wirral coast.
Town centre redevelopment opportunity in St Helens up for sale by auction

A town centre redevelopment opportunity comprising two buildings and adjoining land is up for auction.
Woman, 68, in court over theft from Home Bargains

A SIXTY-EIGHT-YEAR-OLD woman has been sentenced for stealing from a Home Bargains store in St Helens.