St Helens' long-awaited Foundry remains unopened - here's what we found 🏗️👀

The Foundry remains unopened more than four years after plans were approved, with St Helens Council saying delivery of the project rests with the…

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MP brands Reform by-election candidate 'unfit for public office'

St Helens North MP David Baines has said Reform UK's candidate in the Billinge and Seneley Green by-election is "unfit for public…

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How The Stone Roses slipped into St Helens under a fake name

Before they became one of Britain's most influential bands, The Stone Roses slipped into St Helens under a fake name.

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'PM visited my pub - this is what I told him'

THE owner of a village pub singled out by Andy Burnham says the government's business rates cut for hospitality is "a good start" but…

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Residents 'heartbroken' over permanent relocation of village surgery

PATIENTS have been left “heartbroken” after learning their village’s only GP practice will be relocating permanently to another town,…

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Pub landlord says business rates cut will have 'no meaningful impact'

A local pub owner has cast doubt on the effectiveness of Prime Minister Andy Burnham's business rates cut for hospitality venues, describing it…

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Children scared to go outside as home targeted with fireworks

"This has really been affecting my children - they are scared of going out"

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They are saying they're sending me home, but Liverpool is my home

Arteja loves Liverpool, supports Everton and has become a key member of the community - but now faces being sent back into the hands of those who exploited her

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Park event where people build pyramid from human ashes

The surreal memorial ritual is coming to the Wirral next month

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From tragedy to triumph: eight times Scousers stood as one

From tragedies that shook the city to campaigns that saved lives, Liverpool has shown time and again that when it counts, Scousers stand shoulder to shoulder

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'I remember thinking they’re going to tell me I’m dying'

Gillian is one of a growing number of people who believe their childhood cancer could be linked to toxic waste in the town

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The Merseyside village that attracts tourists from around the world

A picture-perfect village with storybook houses, famous scones and a rich history. Locals say it’s like nowhere else - and once you visit, you’ll understand why.

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He was saying 'this is my country' so I told him this is our country as well

Police called as man targeted family who had just finished prayers at mosque in Wirral

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Walton pubs face 'tough' future without Goodison matchdays

'The whole area will be affected'

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Moment man shot in street 40 seconds after child was outside shop

A passenger in the rear of the car then opens the door and fires a gun at the victim

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Inside town just outside Merseyside which has 5 Michelin stars

Aughton has just gained its fifth Michelin star, but what does that mean for other businesses in the village?

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Updates as armed police descend on road and helicopter circles

Photos show multiple police vehicles at the scene and a cordon in place

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'Desperate' women 'forced to sleep wearing hats' in block of flats

A spokesperson for Sanctuary said "significant work has been completed to address the ongoing issues"

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The heartbreaking reality of hate crime on Merseyside

WARNING: some people may find the following article distressing

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'Every day I face racist abuse and I can't do anything about it'

The shopkeeper claims youths continuously target the shop, shouting racial slurs and throwing eggs and stones

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Boy, 2, dies after medical episode at nursery

Police were called to the nursery on Tuesday afternoon

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Elderly man, 90, missing as police urge public to help

Trevor Roberts was last seen at his home at 7.30am this morning

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Africa Oyé announces hiatus due to increased costs

The festival saw a record breaking year in 2024

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Pub with customers from 'all over Europe' listed among top 100

"It's nice to be recognised as an interesting pub to hang out in"

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Schoolboy sunk 'the lowest a human can reach' after being hit by car

Will Blissett was hit by a car he says was "travelling at high speed"

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'It is beyond broken' - inside our terrifying NHS crisis

Special report: Patients waiting in ambulances for 24 hours, exhausted and desperate staff feeling helpless and a health service now on life support

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I visited the Indian restaurant thousands go past every day

It's one of Liverpool's oldest Indian restaurants, but fewer people have heard of it than one might expect

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The names and faces of the women killed in Merseyside

From 2022 to 2023, Merseyside had the worst record in the country for women and girls killed by men

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