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  • Abuse victim recalls shattering impact on her life

    THE victim of Jonathan Holmes has spoken of how she has suffered over the years since he abused her. Holmes was jailed for six years after he was found guilty of molesting the schoolgirl 30-years-ago in Rainhill. The 50-year-old from Bathgate Way

  • Missing man found safe and well

    A MAN who has been missing since Tuesday (December 16) has been found safe and well this afternoon. Michael Curran had last been seen getting on board a bus on Clipsley Lane in Haydock heading towards St Helens.

  • Find your perfect festive jumper

    THIS festive season won’t be complete without that all-important Christmas jumper, so we visited Church Square Shopping Centre to pick up three of the best. They’re perfect for a last-minute present, and great for heading out for some carol singing

  • Speed restrictions lifted on M6 at Newton

    TRAFFIC management restrictions on the M6 at Newton-le-Willows have been lifted. Maintenance work earlier this week forced the closure of the roundabout’s southern bridge and the introduction of a diversion. Work has now been completed and

  • Dog charity braced for busy Christmas

    MERSEYSIDE'S Dogs Trust is preparing for an influx of abandoned dogs over the festive season. Thirty six years after the birth of its famous slogan "a dog is for life, not just for Christmas", the UK's largest dog welfare charity still sees

  • A Christmas concert in memory of Thomas

    EXACTLY one year since the funeral of youngster Thomas Cowley a special concert will be held in his memory to raise money for charity. Thomas was just 15 when he died from suspected sudden death syndrome at his home. His funeral was packed