A man has been charged with dangerous driving following a pursuit and crash which caused the closure of the M6.

TWO boys have been charged with attempted robbery following an incident in which a man was racially abused and had his bike kicked.

A MAN is due to appear in court after being charged with a string of offences in relation to an alleged domestic incident in St Helens.

St Helens bar at 15 Duke Street to undergo major revamp with new side extension, remodelled frontage and internal upgrades after planning approval granted.

A new chair is wanted to lead a neighbourhood board.

THERE are long delays on the M6 this morning following a serious accident that has led to congestion back to Haydock.

A MAN has been sentenced after admitting to cocaine possession in St Helens.

THE MP St Helens North has raised “serious concern” over widespread disruption caused by ongoing roadworks and diversions across Earlestown.

Willowbrook Hospice is hosting a seven‑mile sponsored pub walk on July 26, visiting six pubs between Rainford and St Helens to raise vital funds for specialist care.

DRIVERS in St Helens are being warned to take extra precautions amid a rise in vehicle crime.

Prescot Festival 2024 runs 19–28 June with concerts, theatre, family events, and The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. Tickets from £4. prescotfestival.co.uk

A town-wide music festival will return to St Helens this weekend, promising a full day of live entertainment across multiple venues.

Ormskirk's beloved Gingerbread Festival is returning to the town centre this summer, with organisers promising their most ambitious event yet.

Historic England opens £15m fund to repair at-risk sites, supporting restoration, regeneration and community use across England.

Three-bedroom end terrace in St Helens listed for £199,950, featuring garden, modern interiors and nearby schools and transport links.

Bella the pug is ready for adoption

A PROCUREMENT manager who stole prescription drugs from a medical centre in Newton has avoided prison as he was handed a suspended sentence.

PROPERTIES in Garswood have been left with out power today (Saturday) due to an outage.

A VILLAGE restaurant is marking a milestone this weekend as it celebrates three years since opening its doors.

HUNDREDS of properties in Newton-le-Willows have been hit by a power cut today (Saturday).

St Helens Town Centre Business Forum invites local businesses to network and discuss town centre developments on June 11 at St Helens Minister, Church Square.

New £26m Royal Daffodil Mersey Ferry set to launch later this year, with modern facilities, event spaces and improved accessibility on board.

Music in the Park returns to Taylor Park in St Helens on Sunday 7 June with swing band Timepiece from 1.30pm – spectators are invited to bring picnics and chairs.

Heathfield Farm in Widnes gains planning approval to convert a former horse manège into secure touring caravan storage for up to 22 vehicles, safeguarding green belt land.

Rainhill High School in St Helens is set to receive government funding to upgrade facilities, including essential repairs and safety works, as part of the Condition Improvement Fund programme.

Keep Britain Tidy calls for new volunteers across the North West to tackle litter and support cleaner communities year-round.

Shawton Engineering delivers structural steelwork for Earlestown Market Square regeneration, supporting local apprentices and St Helens’ £28m town centre revamp.

St Helens consultancy Safer Sphere secures HSBC funding to support a partial management buyout and future growth plans.

No trains will run between Warrington and Wigan this weekend due to engineering works, with replacement buses and diversions in place.

Tourette’s Action launches #NoChoice campaign urging empathy and understanding during Tourette’s Awareness Month.

A MAN from St Helens has been fined after being caught with cannabis and ketamine.

People in Ashton-in-Makerfield are starting to get fed up.

PUB crawls aimed to support the hospitality trade were held in St Helens last weekend.

COMEDIAN and artist Johnny Vegas is taking part in one of the world’s most prestigious art exhibitions after a Wirral-based collective was selected for the Venice Biennale 2026.

An artisan market is taking place in St Helens today, bringing together a range of local traders, food producers, and independent makers.

ST HELENS Pride is set to return to the town on Saturday with a packed afternoon of entertainment, activities and community spirit.

Modern three-bedroom semi-detached home on Kiln Lane, Eccleston, fully renovated with open-plan living and no onward chain, on sale for £375,000.

Plans submitted to expand St Helens’ historic Gamble Building with a five-storey extension, new library, youth hub, eco upgrades and improved accessibility.

The Met Office has forecast a cloudy and damp weekend for St Helens, with occasional light rain for the weekend from Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7.

A TEENAGER from Parr nearly lost his leg after jumping into a lake while out with friends.

A LANDMARK St Helens town centre pub has reopened its doors following a major refurbishment by new owners determined to blend modern touches with its historic character.

A MAN was brought to safety from a motorway bridge on the M6 following a welfare concern report.

A FOOD festival that forms part of Refugee Week will go ahead after an organisation challenged a council request to pay back funding.

MEMBERS of St Helens-based tribute band The Clone Roses will be performing at The Citadel on Sunday as part of the St Helens Music Festival

Anthony Head, best known for his role as Rupert Giles in the cult TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died aged 72.

Trailberg is opening a new store at Liverpool ONE this weekend, with a free fitness event, prizes and exclusive discounts to celebrate the launch.

IndiGo announced on June 2 that flights to and from Manchester Airport from India will be provisionally stopped from August 31.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received an undisclosed private income from subletting properties on a royal estate.

TV network AMC is launching a Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channel in the UK showcasing The Walking Dead.

Gossard Limited appointed administrators on May 14, 2026, and has officially ceased trading.