News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.