Local News

• Smiles and fun at the St Helens Colour Run

  
  DOZENS of families gathered at Saints' stadium on Sunday morning for the St Helens Colour Run.

• Public views will be sought on proposals to change polling arrangements in Newton-le-Willows

  
  RESIDENTS will be consulted on proposed changes to the polling arrangements in Newton-le-Willows.

• Free TV licences for over-75s: St Helens Council to demand u-turn

  
  ST HELENS Council will call on the government and the BBC to reverse the decision to scrap blanket free TV licences for over-75s.

• Prescot bistro Pinion and its 'Rebel chef' to feature in Channel 4 documentary

  
  THE story of Prescot high street restaurant Pinion, from its crowdfunding start to its top chef, will be the subject of a Channel 4 documentary, Thursday, September 19.

• Royal Alfred pub placed 'under offer' after being put up for sale

  
  A TOWN centre pub is under offer after being placed on the market with an asking price of £180,000.

• Pride of St Helens 2019: Let's have your nominations

  
  IT'S time to nominate your heroes for the 2019 Mikhail Hotel and Leisure Group Pride of St Helens Awards.

• Share your dog pictures in celebration of 12th Paws in the Park event

  
  THOUSANDS of dogs and their owners are set to come together to enjoy Paws in the Park today and we want to share in the fun.

• Teenagers charged with stabbings in Haydock and Parr

  
  TWO teenagers have been charged in connection with two stabbings in St Helens.

• All things Vikings for heritage market day

  
  A VIKING market will be among the attractions at the Smithy heritage centre this weekend.

• The Absolutely Fabulous Gin Festival is returning to St Helens

  
  THE third annual Absolutely Fabulous Gin Festival will return to St Helens Town Hall this November for a festive celebration.

• Care company receive Top 20 rating at awards thanks to reviews

  
  A CARE company received so many glowing recommendations from clients and their families that it has been honoured with a top regional award.

• St Helens teenager arrested after knife seized from abandoned car

  
  A TEENAGER from St Helens was arrested after a knife was found inside an abandoned car.

• 9 spiders you might see a lot more of in September

  
  * WARNING - In case you hadn't already guessed yet, this story contains lots of pictures of spiders*

• FINAL SCORE: Hull FC 6 St Helens 22

  
  TOMMY Makinson's three first half tries helped Saints wrap up their regular Super League season with a 22-6 win at Hull FC. Saints will be happy with the tough hit-out - against an FC that were determined to keep their season alive. Two second half tries from Mark Percival and Regan Grace made sure Saints went into the semis on a winning note.

• CCTV appeal following burglary at Smyths toys

  
  DETECTIVES are circulating this image of three men who they believe may have information on recent burglaries in Rainhill and St Helens.

• Neighbour describes moments teenager was chased and stabbed in Pennine Drive, Parr

  
  A NEIGHBOUR has recalled the moment he witnessed a teenage boy being stabbed by a member of an armed gang.

• Police commissioner and chief constable break ground on site for new Merseyside headquarters

  
  MERSEYSIDE’S Police Commissioner and Chief Constable will ceremonially break the ground at the new Police headquarters site where work is set to get underway.

• Woman, 69, arrested on suspicion of drink driving after crash

  
  A 69-YEAR-OLD woman has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving following a crash on Vista Road.

• Three supermarkets are cutting petrol prices

  
  THREE supermarkets are cutting their petrol prices amid a fall in wholesale costs.

• It's Friday 13th and tonight you can see the Harvest Moon

  
  We're still clinging onto summer (just about), but this year's Harvest Moon will make an appearance tonight.