Rainhill News

Police arrested a suspect on the M62

Driver who was 'smoking heroin' on M62 arrested

Burke was caught behind the wheel with drugs in her system

Burke was caught behind the wheel with drugs in her system

Woman caught drug driving sentenced by court

Continued appeal for teenager who has been missing from home since Friday

Police searching for missing 15-year-old girl

Kall Couture was closed down after Carl Keith salon fell into liquidation

Kall Couture was closed down after Carl Keith salon fell into liquidation

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Customers protest 'disgraceful' decision to close down 'sorely missed' clothes shop

A 19-year-old man was arrested after the crash

A 19-year-old man was arrested after the crash

Teenager 'under investigation' after M62 crash between car and lorry

Tower College in Rainhill

Tower College in Rainhill

Local government

Plans to fell two 'protected' trees on private school's grounds decided on

Kall Couture has been closed down on Warrington Road

Kall Couture has been closed down on Warrington Road

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Customers devastated as woman with a 'heart of gold' kicked out of 'dream' shop

Prof Paul Salveson with Dr Barrie Pennington and representatives, including from the council and Rainhill Railway & Heritage Society

Prof Paul Salveson with Dr Barrie Pennington and representatives, including from the council and Rainhill Railway & Heritage Society

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Step forward in plan to bring celebration of 'national significance' to St Helens

The proposed site for the houses

The proposed site for the houses

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Resubmitted plans for homes at grassland receive consent

Halliday crashed his HGV into stationary traffic

Halliday crashed his HGV into stationary traffic

Police share footage of shocking moment HGV crashes into stationary traffic

Cavanagh appeared before the court

Cavanagh appeared before the court

Careless driver who failed to stop after crash sentenced

The Audi A3 in Rainhill

The Audi A3 in Rainhill

'Disqualified driving' arrest after police 'find details from post on passenger seat'

A 'Rocket' train procession at Rainhill in 1979

A 'Rocket' train procession at Rainhill in 1979

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Proposals to make 200th anniversary of railway an 'event of national significance'

Some of the Rainhill Rotary group

Some of the Rainhill Rotary group

Community group looking to fund worthy causes with special programme

Police have charged a man from Rainhill

Police have charged a man from Rainhill

Police name HGV driver charged with causing serious injury in crash

Prospect House was rated inadequate after the inspection

Prospect House was rated inadequate after the inspection

Care home placed in special measures after 'inadequate' CQC rating

Historic hall to continue trading as hotel and wedding venue after building's sale

The Manor Farm pub

The Manor Farm pub

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Plans for electric vehicle charging points at pub site approved

RDS teachers Laura, Anna, Krystyna, and Erin

RDS teachers Laura, Anna, Krystyna, and Erin

Growing dance school celebrates move into new studios after 'most challenging year'

Jayden Danns celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game

Jayden Danns celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game

Ex-Rainhill High student's whirlwind week continues as he scores twice in FA Cup tie

BT will carry out works on Thursday

BT will carry out works on Thursday

Warning for motorists ahead of works to 'replace BT pole'

Firefighters at the scene

Firefighters at the scene

Firefighters called to tackle restaurant blaze

There are closures due to roadworks

There are closures due to roadworks

Details of two road closures in place for works this week

The BMW after the crash

The BMW after the crash

Police update on woman arrested after car crashed into garden walls

Ray Hughes with his family and the NWAS crews who helped to save his life

Ray Hughes with his family and the NWAS crews who helped to save his life

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Retired police officer given 'another chance at life' as heart stops for 28 minutes

A 33-year-old woman was arrested

A 33-year-old woman was arrested

Woman, 33, arrested after car crashes into garden wall

The raids were carried out on Thursday morning

The raids were carried out on Thursday morning

10 charged after morning police raids targeting cannabis production

Hannah and Ste have set up new 'Introducing' music sessions at Carouse

Hannah and Ste have set up new 'Introducing' music sessions at Carouse

Family business giving people 'stepping stone' with new live music events

'Those were the days': Rotary club pays tribute to one of oldest serving members

Sara Barlow receiving her BEM and actors in the 'Mr Bates vs. The Post Office' drama

Sara Barlow receiving her BEM and actors in the 'Mr Bates vs. The Post Office' drama

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Postmasters 'still using Horizon and covering shortfalls' as staff fight for justice

Volunteers and members at East Liverpool RDA

Volunteers and members at East Liverpool RDA

Charity 'unlike any other' doing wonders for the disabled, isolated, and vulnerable

The Forge Fitness toys and gifts were presented to the children's ward at Whiston Hospital

The Forge Fitness toys and gifts were presented to the children's ward at Whiston Hospital

Community gym celebrates tenth anniversary of workouts for children's ward

The Wine Club, on Dane Court in Rainhill

The Wine Club, on Dane Court in Rainhill

Sisters hoping to grow wine bar as a cosy meeting place and national supplier

A planning application has gone in for a new Co-op half a mile from the Warrington Road store

A planning application has gone in for a new Co-op half a mile from the Warrington Road store

Planning and development

Planning application sent in for second Coop store along busy road

Mark behind the bar at the Commercial Hotel

Mark behind the bar at the Commercial Hotel

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Pub landlord celebrates growing success of venue in bustling area

The Rocket pub, along Warrington Road in Rainhill

The Rocket pub, along Warrington Road in Rainhill

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The pub that has regulars ‘like family’ but has been hit in the ‘worst way possible’

Houghton’s Bistro in Warrington Road in Rainhill

Houghton’s Bistro in Warrington Road in Rainhill

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'Full steam ahead' as sisters launch new bistro in bustling village

Gary Crickson handing out presents from last years charity workout

Gary Crickson handing out presents from last years charity workout

Popular gym brings back tenth Christmas workout for hospital children's ward

Guests at last years Rainhill beer festival

Guests at last years Rainhill beer festival

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Much loved beer festival to return for 19th time next week

Gary and Lisa Crickson will host the 'Warrior Games' in honour of Jennifer Roscoe

Gary and Lisa Crickson will host the 'Warrior Games' in honour of Jennifer Roscoe

Couple to host 'Warrior Games' after devastating loss of 'wonderful' best friend

Julie Lynan has been raising money and awareness of breast cancer for years

Julie Lynan has been raising money and awareness of breast cancer for years

Cancer surviving mum continues to light up landmarks for lost loved ones

Lollipop lady Margaret celebrating with St Helens councillors and officials

Lollipop lady Margaret celebrating with St Helens councillors and officials

'I'm made up': 82-year-old lollipop lady celebrates 50 years of service

Blue Mango restaurant on Dane Court

Blue Mango restaurant on Dane Court

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Popular Indian restaurant hits top food hygiene score after previous low rating

Rainhill Heritage and Railway Society with a Stephen's Rocket replica at St Helens' Heritage Day

Rainhill Heritage and Railway Society with a Stephen's Rocket replica at St Helens' Heritage Day

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Project launched to relocate historic exhibition and put village on 'global map'

Police name man killed in M62 crash at Rainhill junction

Four of the business owners helping Rainhill to thrive

Four of the business owners helping Rainhill to thrive

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The tight-knit community becoming a 'real destination' on the edge of the borough

Phil Speakman presented with the CAMRA award for the Skew Bridge Ale House

Phil Speakman presented with the CAMRA award for the Skew Bridge Ale House

Best of the village pubs celebrated for excelling with CAMRA awards

Parents spent hours mowing two pitches on Holt Fields after council disputes

Parents spent hours mowing two pitches on Holt Fields after council disputes

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Parents take matters into their own hands after council disputes halts kids' football

Youngsters have been unable to play football due to overgrown grass in Rainhill

Youngsters have been unable to play football due to overgrown grass in Rainhill

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Kids' football grinds to a halt as council dispute results in overgrown pitches

John pictured with his wife Kath, who he met at a parade with friends

John pictured with his wife Kath, who he met at a parade with friends

Veteran and 'fun-loving character' receives wholesome surprise

A man is reported to have been assaulted on Penny's Pit Park in Rainhill

A man is reported to have been assaulted on Penny's Pit Park in Rainhill

Police appeal over group of youths after innocent man assaulted

Police have issued a warning following an assault in Rainhill

Police have issued a warning following an assault in Rainhill

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Innocent man wrongly accused of attempting to abduct a child assaulted by youths

The mural outside of the Blue Mango restaurant

The mural outside of the Blue Mango restaurant

Popular Indian restaurant offers response to one star food hygiene rating