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Sutton Academy leavers mark end of exams with prom in Knowsley
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (100+ words) Students at The Sutton Academy had an unforgettable night (Image: The Sutton Academy) AFTER 12 years of school, Year 11 students are saying goodbye to lessons and exams and looking forward to a well-earned summer break. The Sutton Academy students had the…...
Councillors to consider new guidance on members' social media use
1+ week, 1+ day ago (393+ words) COUNCILLORS look set to back revised guidance on the use of social media for elected members. A report on the revised members" ICT protocol and revised guidance on the use of social media for elected members will come before the…...
Looking Back: The new St Helens Hospital maternity unit and wireless service
1+ week, 6+ day ago (697+ words) ONE hundred years ago this week, two notable events occurred at St Helens Hospital, writes Stephen Wainwright. Not only was their new maternity wing officially opened, but also a wireless service for patients was inaugurated, courtesy of the St Helens…...
In digitalised world need for "genuine human connection" never greater " Kate
3+ week, 1+ day ago (586+ words) The Princess of Wales has said the need for "genuine human connection" has never been greater in a world where much of life is lived through screens. Kate spoke about the issue of the "digitalised world" in an essay reflecting…...
College students to showcase work in public exhibition
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (261+ words) A celebration of local creativity will take place this June as Carmel College launches its student exhibition and fashion show at St Mary's Market in St Helens. Taking place on Saturday, June 6 from 1pm to 3pm, the launch event will offer visitors…...
St Mark's Pre-School help raise funds for Violet-Grace's Gift
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (294+ words) TWO nursery workers who established their own facility have helped raise funds for a charity in honour of Violet-Grace Youens. Violet-Grace Youens died aged four after being killed by speeding, stolen car. Her parents Glenn and Becky Youens from Eccleston…...
Young readers across St Helens pick winners in borough book awards
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (359+ words) YOUNG readers have been busy selecting their favourite stories as part of a borough-wide book award scheme. The Book Awards St Helens (BASH), an annual reading programme delivered through the St Helens Schools Library Service, encourages pupils to explore and…...
Wonderfully creative costumes in St Helens for World Book Day 2026
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (1685+ words) TODAY is World Book Day! A whole day dedicated to literature, the written word, and the characters who bring stories to life. Whether it's Matilda or the BFG, Alice in Wonderland or The Queen of Hearts, Gangsta Grannie or The…...
School tops North West in international STEM challenge
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (404+ words) Rainford High is celebrating after students impressed judges in an international STEM challenge with an Indian school, creating inventive solutions to environmental and social issues. Over several weeks, students from both schools exchanged handwritten letters, giving them the chance to…...
New strategy to tackle child neglect to be discussed by council leaders
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (234+ words) A NEW strategy to tackle child neglect is set to be discussed by council leaders. St Helens Borough Council's cabinet will consider the St Helens Safeguarding Children Partnership Neglect Strategy 2025-2030 on Wednesday, February 25. The plan aims to support children at…...