Saturday’s blast was reportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant.

Using information obtained from a Freedom of Information request, St Helens Council has confirmed that there were 1,573 unoccupied properties across the borough as of March 2025.

Donald Trump’s peace proposal would see the US formally recognise Crimea as Russian and de facto accepting Moscow’s rule over ...

Moskal, 38, pleaded guilty to a charge of drink driving. On October 4, 2024, he was caught driving a motor vehicle on Windleshaw Road, Dentons Green, in excess of the alcohol limit. He had 62 ...

The driver of a car struck people at a street festival in Canada, killing and injuring an unknown number of people, police said. The vehicle entered the street where people were attending a Filipino ...

A BID to use a property as a children's home in Newton has been granted as it was ruled it "would not result in a material change of use".

Shakespeare North Playhouse has announced its 2025 summer season with a variety of events. Running from May through to August, families can enjoy shows like the reimagined Robin Hood by Folksy Theatre ...

THE regeneration project for Earlestown town centre has taken a major step forward with the programme now on a “firm path to delivery”.

DETAILS of the powers included in a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) - that will aim to curb alcohol-related anti-social behaviour in St Helens Town Centre - have been confirmed. The order was ...

Our dog of the week, Sherry, is looking for a new home and ideally a forever four-legged friend to live with too.

The Ukrainian president and his US counterpart met within St Peter’s Basilica after they each paid respects at Pope Francis’ ...