3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (200+ words) MOTORISTS and public transport users are being advised to plan ahead this weekend as road closures and bus diversions come into force around Sherdley Park for the annual Reminisce Festival. Thousands of music fans are expected to descend on the…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (336+ words) A BRASS band is entering the final stages of preparations for the national championships - with just two weeks to go until they perform in York. Clock Face Miners Heritage Brass Band will perform at the National Brass Band Championships of…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (355+ words) A HERITAGE centre will open its doors as part of a national celebration of history and culture. The Smithy Heritage Centre in Eccleston, just outside St Helens, will take part in this year’s Heritage Open Days on September 19 and 20, welcoming…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (582+ words) A TOWN centre curry house that customers have hailed for its family atmosphere is celebrating adding another accolade to its growing collection of honours. Balti Spice in St Helens has been named Best Curry Experience at the Northern England Curry…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (739+ words) COUNCILLORS have voted on plans for an upcoming Italian restaurant's bid to open until 10pm. St Helens Borough Council’s planning committee discussed proposals submitted by Little Italy Eccleston at a meeting at the town hall last Tuesday September 1. The restaurant will…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (234+ words) PUBS in St Helens have been taking part in a £10,000 giveaway to mark the return of the football season. The Boars Head, the Little Pig, and the Vulcan are among the pubs participating in the Sunday Social £10k Giveaway, sponsored by…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (808+ words) John Swinney delivered the Programme for Government at Holyrood (Jane Barlow/PA) Plans to cut the number of regional health boards in Scotland from 14 to just two could be “more reckless than revolutionary”, John Swinney has been warned. Roz Foyer,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (190+ words) A FOUNDING member of Wishbone Ash is set to perform in St Helens this week. Martin Turner, known for his time with the band Wishbone Ash, will be performing at The Citadel on September 4. Mr Turner, along with his band,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (106+ words) St Helens Star Vicar's picture captures moment Red Arrows flew over village church Revd Janet Heighton captured this striking image of the Red Arrows flying over All Saints Church, Rainford, as they headed towards the Southport Air Show (Image: Revd…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (311+ words) A RESTAURANT has described its frustration at the impact of ongoing town centre roadworks, saying businesses are being affected more severely than planners anticipated. Ba'Bursi Contemporary Indian Restaurant in St Helens issued an appeal to customers on social media, describing…...