4+ hour, 52+ min ago   (347+ words) A PLANNING application has been approved for a change of use for a ground-floor restaurant in St Helens. The site, located at 91-95 Duke Street, will now operate as both a restaurant and an Asian food store. The proposal also includes…...

9+ hour, 52+ min ago   (296+ words) A shop combining balloons with sweet treats has officially opened its doors to the public. Helium Heaven, located on Duke Street in St Helens, is a newly-expanded business, offering personalised balloons, freshly baked cookies, cakes, brownies, drinks and more. The…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (206+ words) TWO pubs are offering a 7.5 per cent discount on food and drink for one day only. The Glass House in St Helens and The Nine Arches in Newton-le-Willows, both Wetherspoon pubs, will introduce the price cut on Thursday, September 17, as…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (582+ words) A TOWN centre curry house that customers have hailed for its family atmosphere is celebrating adding another accolade to its growing collection of honours. Balti Spice in St Helens has been named Best Curry Experience at the Northern England Curry…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (739+ words) COUNCILLORS have voted on plans for an upcoming Italian restaurant's bid to open until 10pm. St Helens Borough Council’s planning committee discussed proposals submitted by Little Italy Eccleston at a meeting at the town hall last Tuesday September 1. The restaurant will…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (272+ words) A NEW plant and tool hire service is now available for construction professionals and DIY enthusiasts. Building materials supplier Huws Gray has launched the new offering at its Clock Face Road branch in St Helens, following increased demand in the…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago   (449+ words) A LONG-EMPTY office block is still waiting for a new lease of life despite plans for conversion having been passed two years ago. The former HMRC building on College Street in St Helens, which has been vacant since 2018, was set…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (367+ words) PLANS have been submitted to St Helens Council for the development of a playground in Newton-le-Willows. The proposal seeks to expand the existing footprint of St Johns Playground on St John Street, with new equipment, boundary fencing, safety surfacing, and…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (407+ words) A MUM-of-two has launched her own fashion boutique inspired by her ‘biggest inspiration’ her daughter Eden, and followed her dream. Ashley Nightingale from Rainford has had a lifelong dream of opening her own clothing boutique, but the cabin crew member…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (455+ words) President Donald Trump said the conflict in Iran is “small potatoes” as he defended vice president JD Vance for asserting that months of on-and-off attacks in the Middle East are not a “war”. Asked during an Oval Office exchange about…...