I BELIEVE it is a shame that Newton-le-Willows of gets overlooked by the borough of St Helens.

The local community are doing a fantastic job raising funds for Christmas tree lights for Newton-le-Willows and have so far had many donations.

This town has a proud community of people, standing up and trying to bring back some festive magic to our town.

I would like to personally thank fellow Newtonians for making us feel proud of the town we call home.

It would be nice if St Helens Council helped out with any donation towards the Christmas tree lights and recognised that as part of St Helens. Any support would bring our communities together.

Come on St Helens, do Newton-le-Willows and St Helens proud and give a helping hand to help fund our festive season of goodwill.

Brian Wilkinson, Newton