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New Starbucks drive-thru store set to open in St Helens

A new Starbucks drive-thru store will open on the East Lancashire Road in Haydock on Friday (February 28).

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Did you home town or city make the list? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the 15 best towns and cities to work in - according to real employees

Finding your dream job can be a difficult task, particularly if opportunities in a particular field are limited where you are based.

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Titan the Robot in the Skyline Pavilion, Butlin's, Minehead

Enjoy a Titan-ic time for all the family at Butlin's

I love going abroad, but I've found that if you don't have the weather, you're invariably stuck indoors, staring at the rain hammering at the windows or watching English TV programmes dubbed over in the language of your destination. And you're paying a pretty penny to do this to boot.

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How you can enjoy the extraordinary in a hand-picked villa in idyllic Pollensa

Sandy toes, shoreline strolls and picture-perfect sunsets are almost all you need for a truly unforgettable holiday ... you can leave the rest to Oliver’s Travels.

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These are the overall most popular cars in the UK

If you’ve ever wondered what the most popular makes of car in the UK are, then new research has been revealed - and the results might surprise you.

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CAMRA names the 16 best pubs in Britain - did your favourite make the cut?

Last year the Campaign for Real Ale has revealed the best pubs across Britain - and now the winner has been announced.

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Could you be the new Godparents of TUI's new rivercruise ships Isla and Maya?

WIN the chance to become Godparents of TUI rivercruise ships - and enjoy THREE FREE cruises!

As The Godfather once said, it's an offer our readers can't refuse...

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Watch stunning drone footage of the latest north west stretch of the England Coast Path

This is a bird's eye view of the latest north west stretch of a new long-distance footpath.

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These are the best places to live in Britain according to a quality of life survey

The Halifax Quality of Life survey 2020 has revealed the best places to live in Britain for a good quality of life.

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These are some pictures from the big night

Oscars 2020: 15 striking photos from this year’s Academy Awards

The Oscars is the biggest night in film and the 92nd Academy Awards took place last night (9 Feb) in the Dolby Theatre, California.

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An Absolute-ly amazing trip back to the 1980s at Butlin's

IT'S not often you get the chance to see Richard the Lionheart swap pleasantries with Freddie Mercury - or even Fred Flinstone sitting on the floor dancing to Oops Upside Your Head with Adam Ant for that matter.

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These are the 10 most dog-friendly destinations in the UK for a staycation with your furry friend

Looking for a getaway with your four-legged friend?

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These are the baby names that are most likely to make your child famous

These are the baby names most likely to make your child famous

Choosing a name for your child can be a huge decision, because it’s going to be with them for the rest of their lives - so why not give them a name that could set them up for success?

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Liz and Mark Long pictured at the fundraising event for the Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust charity

Liz Long becomes ambassador for cervical screening tests after her life was saved

“We’ve found ourselves on a new path and there are lots of things to look forward to." Liz Long tells FIONA FINCH about surviving cervical cancer and why she is now campaigning for more women to turn up for their smear tests.

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Gemma and her team are pictured receiving their award

Double award success for St Helens travel agents

A hard-working team of travel agents from St Helens have landed a top award after helping holidaymakers travel around the world more than 350 times.

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Staff at Barton Grange Garden Centre celebrate winning the title of Destination Garden Centre of the Year for 2019 from the Garden Centre Association

Lancashire garden centre named the best in the country - with a festive twist

Staff at a Lancashire garden centre are celebrating after winning a nationwide award.

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These are the 12 best takeaways in the UK

The best takeaways in the UK have been named at the British Takeaway Awards, with a Mexican eatery in Wiltshire taking the coveted top spot.

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Are houses in your area expected to see a rise? (Photo: Shutterstock)

The value of your house is expected to increase if you live in one of these UK cities

House price growth across the UK has reached a two year high with demand from buyers rising by 26 per cent, according to Zoopla.

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Ultra-fast broadband to be rolled out to another 22 Lancashire towns and villages

Openreach today outlined plans to make ultra-fast broadband available in 22 market towns and villages across Lancashire.

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The stunning view from the Airds dining room

Lochside luxuriance in stunning Argyllshire

So breath-taking are the mountains and lochs of Argyllshire that it’s distractingly possible to feast on them from the humblest of vantage points.

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St Helens pub landlord launches No One Alone project and invites you to join him at table 12

Elderly woman seriously hurt on bus in St Helens has died

Join in the St Helens street hunt and you could win cash prize

Police appeal for information after woman found dead in St Helens

St Helens pensioner who died in bus tragedy is named