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Power cut hits hundreds of postcodes in town - list of those affected

HUNDREDS of postcodes have been hit by a power cut in St Helens today (Tuesday).
Man behind hoax threats to schools ‘thought he could hide behind keyboard’

A RUNCORN man has been locked up over a series of hoax threats sent to all-girl schools.
Residents and business in parts of St Helens without water

Residents and businesses in Eccleston and other parts of the WA10 are without water.
CCTV appeal after egg thrown at car injures motorist

A MOTORIST was injured after being struck in the eye as youths threw eggs at her car in Rainhill.
Pub unable to open for lunch after burst pipe causes water outage in area

RESIDENTS in Eccleston are experiencing low water pressure following a suspected burst pipe, with one pub unable to open for lunch due to the disruption.
Police respond after report of 'man carrying machete'

POLICE have explained why they were called out in Haydock on Sunday night.
Teenager charged with attempted robbery after police called to shopping area

A TEENAGE boy has been charged with attempted robbery following an incident in St Helens.
Man injured after two-vehicle crash at busy St Helens junction

POLICE are investigating after a two-vehicle crash at a busy junction in St Helens late on Monday evening.
Plans to turn home into a sweet shop decided on

St Helens Council rejects plans to turn a Derbyshire Hill Road home into a sweet shop over concerns about location and impact on residents.
Ryanair cuts flights to 19 airports across the UK and Europe - see the full list

Ryanair has cut flights to 19 airports across the UK and Europe recently due to rising costs - see the full list.
The UK supermarkets, including Tesco, Asda & more, who have introduced new '£13 rule'

UK supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Lidl, Waitrose, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and more have adopted the new £13 rule
Natwest, Halifax, Lloyds and more closing 87 UK bank branches in June

Among them are 87 set to close their doors for good in the coming weeks, with Natwest, Lloyds, the Bank of Scotland, and Halifax closing branches this month
Hundreds of families attend fun day at children's centre

Families flock to Parr Children’s Centre in St Helens for a fun day of activities, entertainment and advice showcasing Cradle to Career support.
Police given greater stop and search powers after shooting

POLICE have been given greater stop and search powers following last week's shooting in Whiston.
Details of closures for road resurfacing works this week in St Helens

A SERIES of resurfacing works are set to take place during this week in St Helens.
New £250k 'Pride of Place' funding pot to support community

Grants of up to £5,000 are now available to support Newton-le-Willows community projects as part of a £250,000 Pride in Place funding pot.
Two women charged with attempted theft from TK Maxx

Two women have appeared in court accused of attempting to steal more than £500 worth of clothing from TK Maxx in St Helens.
Family completes 74-mile walk to remember 'loving dad and grandad'

A FAMILY from St Helens has completed a 74-mile trek in memory of a much-loved dad and grandad.
Merseyside mum’s quit smoking journey at heart of new health campaign

Merseyside mum Julie Connor shares how quitting smoking inspired a new campaign to help others stop for good across Cheshire and Merseyside.
Volunteers restore phone box to house life-saving equipment

Refurbished Vulcan Village phone box now houses a public defibrillator, offering a life-saving resource for the community in St Helens.