Coronavirus: Regional and city leaders urge everyone to play their part
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise throughout Merseyside, regional and city leaders are once again urging everyone in our communities to play their part to protect loved ones and save lives. The NHS is facing unprecedented pressure, and it is more important than ever we abide by the rules to ensure our healthcare workers can […]
Next of kin: Thomas William Taylor
Liverpool and Wirral Coroner’s Office is appealing for help in tracing the next of kin of a man who recently died in Wirral. Thomas William Taylor, aged 62, of Parkside Street, Birkenhead, sadly died in hospital on Sunday, 10 January. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. Anyone with information which could help trace […]
Business as usual during lockdown as arrests made and drugs, cash and weapons seized
We have carried out a number of warrants and searches and seized cash, drugs and weapons as part of our ongoing commitment to tackling crime on Merseyside. Despite Merseyside currently being in lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic it is business as usual for our officers and we are continuing to use everything within our […]
Police from three counties (Cheshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire Police) joined forces in crime-fighting cross-border operation
This week Cheshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire Police came together to work on Operation Triplet. The three ‘Shires’ regularly conduct these operations to soften the borders and target the criminals that operate on all three areas and further afield. It’s an incredibly important operation that helps our rural and farming communities, who often feel isolated and […]
Top early years professionals to share best practice at virtual conference
A number of nationally and internationally recognised figures in the world of early years education will share their wisdom at a virtual summit this month (January) to help ensure children in St Helens Borough get off to the best possible start in life. Organised by St Helens Borough Council, the five-day long interactive conference has […]
Christopher Lane sentenced to ten years in prison for domestic-related arson in St Helens
Detectives in St Helens are welcoming the sentencing of Christopher Lane for domestic-related arson and other offences which took place last year. 30-year-old Lane, of no fixed abode but from Whiston, was sentenced to 10 years in prison at Liverpool Crown Court yesterday, Monday 11 January 2021. Lane had previously been in a brief relationship […]
Notice served against operator illegally storing waste by St Helens Borough Council
Enforcement action has been taken against an operator found to be illegally storing waste and operating a skip hire business without permission in St Helens. Following concerns raised by local residents and ward councillors, St Helens Borough Council and the Environment Agency conducted a joint investigation, finding high levels of mixed household waste – with evidence […]
St Helens Key workers urged to use symptom free testing
Key workers who cannot work from home during this national lockdown are being encouraged to make the most of symptom free testing available in St Helens Borough. The quick tests are now being targeted at people in essential roles who are providing critical services needed to keep the borough running who cannot do that role […]
Merseyside Police urge public to continue to abide by restrictions
As Merseyside adjusts to life under lockdown once again, we are urging everyone to continue to play their part to protect loved ones and save lives. The NHS is facing unprecedented pressure, and it is more important than ever that we abide by the rules to ensure our healthcare workers can continue to work effectively. […]
Appeal for information after ASB in Newton-le-Willows
We are appealing for information after reports of a large group of youths causing nuisance and antisocial behaviour in the Newton-le-Willows area. We received numerous calls yesterday, Thursday 7th January, that a group had gathered on foot and on scrambler bikes on Raleigh Close, close to Vulcan sports club. It was reported the group were […]