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Traffic in St Helens disrupted following 'accident'
TRAFFIC has been disrupted in St Helens town centre due to an "accident" this afternoon, Tuesday.Bid to find taxi driver who came to aid of mum and children
A MUM is looking to thank a ‘kind and thoughtful’ taxi driver who pulled over this morning to help her change her tyre and put her children in his taxi out of the rain on the school run.As the World Tipped aerial show coming to St Helens
A BREATHTAKING free aerial show which has been performed in front of audiences across the world is coming to St Helens this October.National award for Newton-le-Willows teaching assistant
A TEACHING assistant’s dedicated service has been recognised with a national award.Man arrested after police search addresses and vehicle in Prescot
Enspec CEO shortlisted in Elevate Northern 'Gamechangers' awards
A CEO of a growing St Helens electrical engineering firm was shortlisted for a prestigious award which champions businesses making a real difference across the North.Police probe as cat found in Burtonwood after being shot with shotgun
Police investigating after cat found in pool of blood following shotgun attackMan denies murder of council worker Ashley Dale
Suspect charged with burglary after break-in at Burtonwood Library
Suspect to appear in court charged with burglary after break-in at village libraryNew nightclub set to open to help 'bring life back into town centre'
A NEW bar and nightclub is set to open on Westfield Street after a bright makeover of its former premises.Funeral of ex-Saints Eric Prescott takes place this week
A CELEBRATION of the life of ex-Saints, Salford, Widnes, Runcorn Highfield and Lancashire county player Eric Prescott takes place this week.Liverpool Women's Hospital bomber had grievance against British state
A man who detonated a bomb outside a hospital had a grievance against the British state because his asylum claim was rejected, a police investigation has found.Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Prescot rated Good by Ofsted
Dad joins MS Society campaign for overhaul to PIP benefit
A man from Newton-le-Willows, Rob Denholm, who lives with multiple sclerosis (MS), has joined the MS Society to call for an overhaul of the disability payment Personal Independence Payment (PIP).Police clock nearly 30 speeding motorists on busy road in Billinge
Together with twin Stuttgart, St Helens can achieve real progress
This year is the 75th anniversary of the historic St Helens and Stuttgart twinning agreement.Junction upgrade works to start in Newton-le-Willows next week
Verona Kitchen & Bar named in Trip Advisor worldwide top 10% list
A FAMILY business that has received consistently positive reviews has been named in the top 10% of worldwide restaurants on Trip Advisor.Climate emergency committee row over controversial Whiston Woods plans
A ROW broke out at a meeting of Knowsley’s climate emergency committee as the chair attempted to stop reference to a controversial plan to turn part of Whiston Woods into a cemetery.Say hello to St Helens' September 2023 babies
IT'S time to welcome the latest gorgeous bunch of newborns calling Warrington their first home.