History and heritage

Earlestown Station – one of the oldest railway station buildings in the world – is all set for a significant upgrade.

St John’s Church in Earlestown is celebrated 150 years with a series of events including concerts, family events and community activities.

Ahead of Remembrance events this weekend, a plaque has been unveiled at Newton-le-Willows library to honour a number of local fallen servicemen who fought in World War II.

It was once thought they were platforms for mounting horses – but the truth is, these 160-year-old stones were once at the cutting edge of health and science!