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80s band set to 'finally' release debut single after reuniting 40 years later

THE long awaited for single from an 80s band made up of five friends from St Helens is set to be released after they came back together to finally record the album ‘that never was’.
Prime Minister sends message as St Helens buses come back under public control

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has congratulated Steve Rotheram and the Liverpool City Region following the launch of the region's first publicly controlled bus services for 40 years.
Four-bedroom St Helens period home on market for £315,000

A four-bedroom period property on Windle Street, St Helens, has gone on the market with Purplebricks for £315,000.
Musical celebration for dementia trust set for St Helens Town Hall

Hargreaves Dementia Trust will host a charity concert at St Helens Town Hall featuring choirs, bands and soloist Amelie Mack.
First buses under public control rolling out in St Helens today

More than 560 low-emission buses launch in St Helens as Liverpool City Region begins bus franchising, bringing accessible services under public control.
Looking Back: How St Helens went from toxic Victorian fumes to cleaner air

Ahead of Clean Air Day, a look back at the pollution that blighted St Helens and the progress since.
Lorry driver who caused deaths of pilots in M62 crash set to appeal his sentence

A LORRY driver who caused the deaths of two pilots in a horror crash on the M62 has been given leave to appeal his sentence.
Teen sentenced over offences involving illegally adapted bike

A TEENAGER has been sentenced after admitting to riding an illegally adapted bike without a licence or insurance.
'Eyesore' building remains empty despite approved plans for apartments

A LONG-EMPTY office block is still waiting for a new lease of life despite plans for conversion having been passed two years ago.
'Her presence could light up a room' - Family's tribute to mum who died in crash

The family of a woman who died following a road traffic collision in Liverpool have paid tribute to her, describing her as "gorgeous, inside and out".
A fabulous walk to the village in Cheshire that boasts 'incomparable loveliness'

Gawsworth isn’t like any other Cheshire village I know.
Mum launches boutique inspired by her 16-year-old daughter

A MUM-of-two has launched her own fashion boutique inspired by her ‘biggest inspiration’ her daughter Eden, and followed her dream.
All the key changes to St Helens' buses - 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.
Police station's future explained as plans progress for new St Helens hub

The future of St Helens' current police station has been outlined as plans progress for a major new policing hub in the town centre.
Renovated three-bedroom St Helens home with double garage hits market

A renovated three-bedroom terrace on Windleshaw Road, St Helens, has gone on the market for £210,000.
Police warning as thieves target unlocked vehicles in St Helens

Motorists are being urged to double-check their vehicles are locked after police reported a recent increase in thefts from cars across St Helens.
The key changes and features planned for St Helens' new look Gamble building

ST HELENS Council's planning committee has approved plans for a major extension and refurbishment of the historic Gamble Building as part of the wider town centre regeneration programme.
Plans submitted for major expansion of Newton-le-Willows playground

Plans have been submitted to expand St Johns Playground in Newton-le-Willows with new inclusive play equipment.
Rainhill care service celebrates successful summer fayre with £550 boost

Sherdley Court in Rainhill raised £550 at its summer fayre, bringing residents, families and the community together.
Five-star hygiene rating awarded to popular St Helens pub

The Glass House in St Helens has received a five-star hygiene rating following a council inspection.