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Motorists face delays after reports of 'accident' on East Lancs Road MOTORISTS are being warned of delays this morning due to an accident on the East Lancs Road.

Motorists face delays after reports of 'accident' on East Lancs Road

Second World War veteran celebrates 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends A SECOND World War veteran has celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by friends, family and fellow ex-servicemen.

Second World War veteran celebrates 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends

Dad throttled girlfriend so hard he ended up breaking his own finger A DAD-OF-THREE from St Helens who throttled his girlfriend with such force that he broke one of his own fingers has been jailed.

Dad throttled girlfriend so hard he ended up breaking his own finger

Police believe 'physical altercation' and 'hit-and-run 'crash are linked POLICE believe a "physical altercation" involving a group of men and a subsequent car crash are linked.

Police believe 'physical altercation' and 'hit-and-run 'crash are linked

Two teens attacked with knife and baton during park robbery Two teenage boys were attacked with a knife and a baton during a robbery at Taylor Park in St Helens.

Two teens attacked with knife and baton during park robbery

Patients and visitors warning of delays due to Whiston Hospital works PATIENTS or visitors to Whiston Hospital are being warned of delays due to "essential maintenance" on the multi-storey car park.

Patients and visitors warning of delays due to Whiston Hospital works

Police name suspect charged with wounding after man suffers facial injuries A MAN has been charged in connection with an alleged assault in St Helens in which a man reportedly suffered facial injuries.

Police name suspect charged with wounding after man suffers facial injuries

Police officer denies causing death by careless driving during 999 call A POLICE officer has denied causing death by careless driving after a young woman was killed in Liverpool on Christmas Eve three years ago.

Police officer denies causing death by careless driving during 999 call

St Helens man wins Lamborghini in online competition A St Helens man has won a Lamborghini in online competition, BOTB's Instant Wins.

St Helens man wins Lamborghini in online competition

Police appeal after woman sexually assaulted in nightclub POLICE are appealing for information after a woman was sexually assaulted in a nightclub in Liverpool city centre.

Police appeal after woman sexually assaulted in nightclub

St Helens Council reveals 8 organisations set for Freedom of the Borough status EMERGENCY services and cadet organisations are in line to receive a major civic honour.

St Helens Council reveals 8 organisations set for Freedom of the Borough status

Teenager raped young girl after accessing extreme pornography online A teenager has been spared jail for raping his young cousin after accessing extreme pornography online.

Teenager raped young girl after accessing extreme pornography online

St Helens band The Clone Roses' tribute to Mani at Shepherd's Bush Empire ST HELENS-based tribute band The Clone Roses paid tribute Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield at Shepherd's Bush Empire

St Helens band The Clone Roses' tribute to Mani at Shepherd's Bush Empire

Rail fares to be frozen across England for first time in 30 years There's good news for commuters as rail fares are to be frozen for the first time in 30 years.

Rail fares to be frozen across England for first time in 30 years

'Very rare' Royal Mint 50p coin sells for almost £500 on eBay The Roger Bannister 50p coin was sold for £483.63 on eBay

'Very rare' Royal Mint 50p coin sells for almost £500 on eBay

B&M apologises for 'serious error' as shoppers given urgent warning The 'serious error' sparked an 'urgent investigation' from B&M, which has issued a warning to shoppers

B&M apologises for 'serious error' as shoppers given urgent warning

REVIEW: 'Jack and the beanstalk' at Liverpool Everyman 'Jack and the beanstalk' is on at the Everyman until January 17

REVIEW: 'Jack and the beanstalk' at Liverpool Everyman

Delays and queues building after rush hour crash on M62 QUEUES are building on the M62 after a crash during rush hour this morning, Monday.

Delays and queues building after rush hour crash on M62

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Police issue statement after van flees scene of incident POLICE are investigating after a van drove off and car was abandoned following a two vehicle crash this evening.

Police issue statement after van flees scene of incident

Pizza takeaway fined £6,500 after ‘rat activity’ found in March, 2024 A pizza takeaway was shut down immediately after inspectors discovered ‘rat activity’ in several areas of the premises, including food preparation and storage areas, as well as locations containing open food containers.

Pizza takeaway fined £6,500 after ‘rat activity’ found in March, 2024

Desperate search to find a new home for 45 horses after eviction notice A team looking after 45 horses are desperately trying to find a new home after receiving an unexpected eviction notice. Foxall Animal Services currently sublet stables on Woodside Farm, but recently the farmer who rents the land from the Knowsley Estate had said it has to leave.

Desperate search to find a new home for 45 horses after eviction notice

Shakespeare North Playhouse announces 2026 Spring season THE Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot has announced its Spring 2026 season, promising a fresh mix of reimagined classics, northern stories, and emerging voices.

Shakespeare North Playhouse announces 2026 Spring season

Wigan town centre street shut for fire at former nightclub The fire was at the former Jumpin Jaks, on King Street, at around 10.30pm on Saturday.

Wigan town centre street shut for fire at former nightclub

How 3D printing could revolutionise St Helens motorsport manufacturing A MANUFACTURER has been exploring how 3D printing could revolutionise its production process.

How 3D printing could revolutionise St Helens motorsport manufacturing

Santa to visit as annual model railway show returns to Rainhill THE Rainhill Model Railway Club is hosting its annual Christmas Model Railway Show.

Santa to visit as annual model railway show returns to Rainhill

Three-bedroom Eccleston bungalow on the market for £315k A THREE-bedroom semi-detached bungalow with an extension and landscaped gardens is on the market in Eccleston.

Three-bedroom Eccleston bungalow on the market for £315k

Aldi confirms Christmas opening hours for stores in Merseyside ALDI has confirmed its Christmas opening times for stores in Merseyside.

Aldi confirms Christmas opening hours for stores in Merseyside

Sherdley Primary pupils take part in heartwarming challenge SMALL acts of kindness are making a big difference.

Sherdley Primary pupils take part in heartwarming challenge

Detached four-bedroom house up for sale in St Helens A DETACHED house with views across the hills towards Billinge is for sale in a cul-de-sac in Crank, St. Helens.

Detached four-bedroom house up for sale in St Helens