Hospital staff attacked with ‘crowbar’ after man denied appointment Councillor Seve Gomez-Aspron said he heard that someone was attacking staff at Newton Community Hospital and damaging the reception. Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2025
Six injured in ‘shock’ hospital attack after assault by man with metal bar The assault took place on Tuesday at a hospital in Newton-le-Willows The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025
Mum felt sick when she saw 'a lot of blood' after son's phone call Cori-Lee's life was saved by his friend's quick thinking Liverpool Echo · Mar 30, 2023
Accident hotspot to be changed from 60mph to 30mph Several vans have crashed into the low bridge in recent months Liverpool Echo · Mar 3, 2023
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 Liverpool Echo · Feb 28, 2023
World's oldest railway station to be given makeover after £20m Levelling Up fund secured Plans for the station include disabled access and a café Liverpool Echo · Jan 26, 2023
Plans for 99 new homes unanimously rejected despite 9,000 people on 'waiting list' The application received strong opposition from neighbours Liverpool Echo · Dec 7, 2022
World's 'first railway town' enters contest for Great British Railway HQ The town is home to the world's first modern railway station Liverpool Echo · Mar 24, 2022