A marathon organiser has said he believes his event is the “most inclusive” in the world as it will feature participants with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and terminal cancer.

UK retail sales unexpectedly rose last month as warmer weather boosted sales for fashion chains and garden centres, according to new official figures. The overall quantity of sales increased by 0.4% ...

Thousands of mourners again waited through the night for a chance to see Pope Francis’s remains before the lying-in-state ends on Friday evening. It comes as a UK cardinal predicted the funeral will ...

During Allergy Awareness Week, which runs from April 21 to April 28, Tesco shops in St Helens will donate 10p to the charity from the sale of more than 151 Free From and Tesco allergy medication ...

Anne attended a service at Anzac Cove on the 110th anniversary of the ill-fated assault by Australian and New Zealand troops.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer insisted progress was being made towards a ceasefire despite apparent splits between European ...

A FAMILY music festival is set to be the first event held at a new outdoor live events venue. The St Helens Gala Fest will be the first event held at The Halo on Saturday, August 30. The new outdoor ...

A house may be converted into a children's home. A planning application for a residential property in Newton-le-Willows is seeking approval for it to be transformed into a children's home. The bid has ...

Running can help bridge the political divide in Westminster, the chair of a parliamentary group on the sport has said ahead of the London Marathon on Sunday. This year’s marathon will see 16 MPs, and ...

The people of Ireland have “appreciation” for the life of Pope Francis, Irish President Michael D Higgins has said. Mr Higgins and his wife Sabine have travelled to Rome ahead of the funeral of the ...

HANDLING errors compounded by some pitifully weak defence saw St Helens slump to a dispiriting 32-18 defeat at Warrington.

Mr Amesbury won the seat for Labour at the 2024 general election with a majority of 14,696 – one of the 50 largest majorities achieved by Sir Keir Starmer’s party – and took 53% of the vote, with ...