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Formidable force, St Helens Ladies FC, honoured by council with blue plaque

St Helens Ladies FC has been recognised by St Helens Borough Council with a blue plaque at the same site where they famously thrashed the then world's greatest team nearly 100-years ago.

Planning application submitted for next phase of Parkside colliery regeneration

Parkside Regeneration LLP has submitted a hybrid planning application for the second phase of its regeneration of Parkside Colliery in Newton-le-Willows, following extensive consultation last month.

Free events planned for Heritage Open Days this September

St Helens Borough Council has coordinated a range of fascinating free events this September to mark the 30th Heritage Open Days, England's largest festival of culture and history.

Could you be a Newton-le-Willows Town Board member?

Could you help to shape plans for almost £20million to be spent in Newton-le-Willows?

St Helens Borough secures four coveted Green Flag Awards recognising its remarkable green spaces

Today, St Helens Borough Council is celebrating after four remarkable green spaces receive Green Flag Awards - the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.

Get ready to vote in St Helens Borough

With elections for the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Mayoral and Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) taking place on 2 May 2024, and the promise of a General Election before 28 January 2025, are you ready to vote?

Town centre shop guilty of illicit vape sales to children

A St Helens Town Centre store has pleaded guilty to selling illicit vapes to children in a prosecution brought by St Helens Borough Council's Trading Standards.