Latest news from Newton-le-Willows and Earlestown.
Newton in Bloom volunteers inspired a local children’s book — and now the author has come back to say thank you.
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Get hands-on, pick up a real skill, take home a free bike – and it could even set you on the road to a new career!
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Meet the Newton-le-Willows dad who created a football team so every child gets a chance to play.
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Newton-le-Willows’ auctioneers Omega Auctions is hosting a sale that covers half a century of rock history – Beatles, Stones, Kate Bush and more.
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Young musicians, comedians, gymnasts, singers from across Newton-le-Willows have once again been battling it out in the Newton Has Junior Talent competition this summer.
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10 community-led initiatives that make a positive contribution to the local area are the first to benefit from the Community Pot grant fund.
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Earlestown’s independent shops are open as usual during the regeneration works. Meet the people behind the counters, and see why the town is still well worth a visit.
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Ascent Autism Specialist College has earned a national Gold Award for its work helping autistic students build skills for life and work.
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You may know him as a community volunteer in Newton-le-Willows… but Steve is also an accomplished author, with a new book out now.
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Plan your journey and avoid delays caused by planned roadworks and road closures in Newton-le-Willows.
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St Helens Reablement Service has been rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission, supporting people to stay independent at home.
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Newton and District Veterans Association’s Armed Forces Day event brought grassroots football and military commemoration together.
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Ascent Autism Specialist College has won a Silver Pearson National Teaching Award for its work helping autistic young adults into employment.
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Footballer, referee, stables volunteer and charity fundraiser Zuzanna Smolen has been crowned Miss Merseyside 2026 and reached the national grand final.
A proposal to move Newton-le-Willows library has sparked strong reactions – and you have until 22 September to have your say.
More Neighbourhood Board funding could see Earlestown’s historic buildings restored to their former glory – and the whole town centre benefit.
Wargrave-based Samantha Molyneux is in the running for a top national prize – and she’s only gone and made the finals.
As major regeneration works continue in Earlestown, different traffic management measures will be put into place from August.
Did you know? Newton-le-Willows FC runs free pan disability inclusive football sessions for boys and girls aged four and above each week.
Willow Bank School’s headteacher has praised her team’s dedication following a new Ofsted report, which highlighted improvements made.