At around 12:15 a.m. today, police were called to a crash involving a car and a pedestrian[1] on the M62. Emergency services pronounced a man dead at the scene.
A 25-year-old man remained at the scene after the accident and police arrested him on suspi…
It was the cut that left residents feeling trapped[1] – and businesses fearful for the future. But now the V2 bus – which links Atherton to Manchester, is set to return.
The guided busway service was credited with attracting more commuters to the borou…
Residents described hearing a ‘huge bang’ after a police vehicle ‘exploded’ into flames in Leigh[1].
The vehicle was parked on Derby Street at around 11.10pm last night (Friday) when the fire broke out. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said…
A man has denied causing the death of a mum whose “smile would light up any room”.
Michelle Atherton was killed aged 47 after a crash involving a car and a bin lorry last month. Kevin Marsh has been charged with causing her death by dangerous driving a…
Michelle Atherton was treated for a serious head injury at the scene but died in hospital.
A man has been charged by Merseyside Police after a mum-of-four was killed in road crash involving a bin lorry and a Ford Fiesta in St Helens.
Michelle Atherton…
A man has been charged after a mum died in a fatal crash involving a bin lorry.
Kevin Marsh, 43, will appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court today (July 15) charged with causing death by dangerous driving and causing death by driving whilst uninsured.
M…
A St Helens man has been charged after a woman died in a crash involving a bin lorry.
Author: Stan TomkinsonPublished 2 hours ago
Merseyside police have confirmed that a man has been charged after a fatal crash involving a bin lorry.
Michelle Atherton,…
A man has been charged after a woman died in a crash involving a bin lorry.
Kevin Marsh, 43, of Redgate Drive, in St Helens[1], has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and causing death by driving whilst uninsured. He has been remanded…
Scrap metal recycler Maxilead Metals has continued its 20-year relationship with Volvo Trucks and taken delivery of a new FH 500 6×2 tractor unit. The truck is a fleet addition from Thomas Hardie Commercials and takes the Atherton-based company …
Atherton-based Maxilead Metals has put a new Volvo FH 500 6×2 tractor unit on the road, decked out in eye-catching metallic silver and yellow livery.
With more than 35 years of experience in the scrap metal recycling sector, Maxilead’s latest FH is bas…
Atherton-based Maxilead Metals has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH 500 6×2 tractor unit, decked out in eye-catching metallic silver and yellow livery. The new arrival continues the firm’s 20-year relationship with the Swedish manufacturer.
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A grandmother who was killed when a Ford Fiesta collided with a bin lorry has been labelled the “best mum” by her devastated family.[1]
Michelle Atherton, who was the passenger in the car[2], was treated for serious head and chest injuries[3] at the sc…
Hundreds of rail station ticket offices around the country are to close.[1]
The Rail Delivery Group, an industry body representing private railway operators, confirmed on Wednesday that up to 1,000 offices will be closed.
Some of the busiest stations i…
The devastated family of a woman who died after a crash involving a bin lorry have paid tribute to the “best mum” with a “heart of gold”.
Emergency services were called to Broad Oak Road at the junction of Delta Road in St Helens[1] at 7am on Wednesday…