12+ hour, 37+ min ago   (463+ words) THE owner of a St Helens town centre bar has announced he is stepping down after seven years at the helm. In a heartfelt message to customers, Brad Garrity, the owner of The Townhouse Bar on Duke Street, St Helens…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (373+ words) A three-year-old girl has been praised for helping clean up her local park after spotting litter on her first day back at school. Little Aleia Price had just finished her morning session at school when she headed to Chain Lane…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (296+ words) A shop combining balloons with sweet treats has officially opened its doors to the public. Helium Heaven, located on Duke Street in St Helens, is a newly-expanded business, offering personalised balloons, freshly baked cookies, cakes, brownies, drinks and more. The…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (427+ words) Thieves stole four valuable Renoir paintings from a small museum on the French Riviera, but abandoned two of them as they fled, the local mayor has said. Police are searching for the offenders. A group of “well-equipped” and “well-informed” thieves…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (629+ words) A couple who first met at a St Helens social club more than 70 years ago are celebrating a remarkable platinum wedding anniversary. Frank and Hilary Hussey, aged 92 and 91 respectively, today mark 70 years of marriage looking back on a life together…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (975+ words) The King quoted Shakespeare’s “what is past is prologue” line after touring the Bayeux Tapestry with the French president and the Prime Minister. In a public display of warm Anglo-French relations, Charles, Camilla, Emmanuel Macron and Andy Burnham walked the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (639+ words) Bella with Jan and Dave (Image: RSPCA) A rescue dog who narrowly escaped death is now enjoying a second chance at life thanks to a St Helens couple. Bella, a four-year-old German Shepherd, was found emaciated and ‘near death’ at…...

1+ week, 6+ 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…...

2+ week, 18+ hour ago   (320+ words) A CHILDCARE service in St Helens has been inspected by Ofsted. Love Learning Childcare Ltd, based at St James the Great Haydock, provides care for children aged two to four. The service, which can accommodate up to 48 children, was praised…...