More primary school children meet expected English and maths standards

Children in St Helens are better prepared for their education according to new figures.   Across St Helens this year 65.4 per cent of Year Six pupils achieved the...

Award-winning romance author Milly Johnson to host library talk

An award-winning romantic fiction author is set to host an evening of fun and laughter with St Helens Libraries.   Residents can join author Milly Johnson at Chester Lane...

St Helens Projects for £6m Liverpool City Region Town Centre Fund Announced

St Helens Council has put forward Earlestown and St Helens town centre to benefit from up to £1 million investment from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s...

Teachers immersed in Spanish culture to improve languages education

A local school has been taking great strides to improve its foreign language education, after securing over €30,000 in grant funding from the Erasmus Plus programme.   Erasmus Plus...

Victoria Park retains top green space award for the fifth year running

Victoria Park has again been recognised by the Green Flag Award scheme as one of the very best green spaces in the world.   The park is among a...

A guide to life in space presented in library performances

An exciting guide to life in space was presented in library performances recently as part of the award-winning Cultural Hubs, arts in libraries programme.   The event was commissioned...

Fairy tale performances to come at Parr Library

Prepare for an enchanting theatre performance in Parr Library as part of the nationally-renowned Cultural Hubs, arts in libraries programme.   When Another Dragon Roars is a fairy tale-esque...

Summer Beach attraction to open this Friday

Pontypandy’s hero next door will be in town this Friday (26 July) when the seaside comes to St Helens for the summer.   As part of this year’s Summer...

Recycling by residents generates £6,000 for local charities through St Helens Recycling Rewards

Three local charities in St Helens have received donations on behalf of residents earning points for their recycling through St Helens Council’s Recycling Rewards initiative.   Residents from 16...

Stunt display team will do the trick at this year’s Newton Town Show

Organisers are adding the final touches to a packed programme of events as part of next month’s (August) Newton Town Show.   Held annually in Newton-le-Willows’ Mesnes Park, Newton...

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