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Past articles by Aaron:

Popular town centre bar to re-open this week under new owners

A staple of St Helens nightlife is set to re-open its doors this week. The Running Horses, previously run by JD Wetherspoon, was one of the town centre's most popular bars- dating back to its beginnings as Chicago Rock in 2001. However, the doors were closed for the last time at the end of 2021. In recent weeks, people had noticed work going on inside the bar however, with speculation growing on… → Read More

Dad went to bed early and missed his Oscar win

Southport's own Mark Thompson said he "had work to do" so couldn't stay up late to watch the awards show → Read More

Mum feared daughter, 6, 'wouldn't know who she was' after brain surgery

"We kept thinking what if she woke up and didn't know who we are, or she couldn't talk" → Read More

Blood, sweat and survival for pubs in a time of change for St Helens

The past 18 months have offered a unique set of challenges for already under-strain pubs in St Helens → Read More

Site of former pub destroyed in arson attack to become homes

The Sutton Arms was torched twice in two months more than 10 years ago → Read More

Pictures show changing face of St Helens town centre

These pictures will bring back fond memories for some → Read More

Mum on school run stopped in tracks by 'disgusting' fly tipping

"That's absolutely disgusting, what annoys me is they get away with it" → Read More

Merseyside town that has become synonymous with pies

For National Pie Week 2023, the ECHO looked at St Helens' love affair with baked goods → Read More

John Lennon hated George Harrison's favourite Beatles song

Lennon was not a fan of his song, despite the fact it was inspired by his hero → Read More

Lost St Helens railway stations that are now just memories

It would have once been a lot easier to navigate the borough by train → Read More

Campaigner says 'libraries are levellers' as another is closed

The council previously reversed a plan to close libraries due to public backlash → Read More

Plans for HMO in former pub 'could cause significant distress'

Neighbouring businesses have filed letters of objection to the plans for a 13-bed house of multiple occupancy → Read More

Darts champion Michael 'Bully Boy' Smith granted freedom of St Helens

A Saints legend was also among the names granted the honour → Read More

Man stabbed in alleyway near NatWest bank

Two teenagers were arrested after man rushed to hospital → Read More

Man swaps coaching football in Chicago to be an ice cream man in St Helens

Jordan Edwards earned his UEFA coaching badges but quit to "chase his dream" → Read More

'Rare' huge four bed house built in the 90s goes on market for £400k

The home is being billed as a "rare opportunity" in a sought after location → Read More

Collapsed town centre building had flats plan approved over two years ago

The derelict building collapsed last week, but permission was granted to turn it into flats in 2020 → Read More

Accident hotspot to be changed from 60mph to 30mph

Several vans have crashed into the low bridge in recent months → Read More

'Disgusting' drivers hit with fines over 'thoughtless' pavement parking

Tickets were issued after families and disabled people were unable to walk on the pavement → Read More

Selfish drivers completely block footpath outside school

Wheelchairs and prams were forced to use the road after being unable to get by on the pavement → Read More