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St Helens set to be buzzing as Church Square goes green with free fun for families

BEE experts are bringing a buzz to St Helens as part of a fun weekend of environmental activities at Church Square Shopping Centre. An observation hive with thousands of bees, where children and adults can see the insect community up close, will be on display in the busy shopping mall. It is part of a […]

New cookie store creates seven jobs at Church Square Shopping Centre

A new Millie’s Cookies store has opened in St Helens Church Square Shopping Centre,  creating seven new jobs. The store is run by brothers Mark and Paul Whibley, who already run an outlet in Bury and plan to open more in the region in the future. They received more than 100 applications from local people […]

Imagine that – Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir to perform at 70th Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod

A CHILDREN’S choir who enchanted a global audience of almost a billion when they sang John Lennon’s Imagine at the 2012 London Olympics are heading for an iconic international festival in North Wales. Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir joined forces with other young singers from the city to perform a spell-binding rendition of the former Beatle’s […]

St Helens shopping centre transformed into giant catwalk by renowned fashion expert

Visitors to a St Helens shopping centre were treated to a fashion spectacle when top models took to a giant catwalk to showcase the latest styles. Fashion on the Move saw models taking part in a flash mob-style spectacular at Church Square Shopping Centre. Stores taking part in the event, hosted by former international model […]

Eggstatic fun for youngsters at Church Square Shopping Centre

Children visiting a St Helens shopping centre had a ‘eggstraordinary’ time when they made and decorated spring flower baskets. The youngsters also made bunny ears during the free craft workshops run by the popular Shopper Whopper Kids Club at Church Square Shopping Centre. Little Amber Morris, three, had a great time decorating a spring flower […]

Stylish start to Easter as latest looks displayed on catwalk at Keighley shopping centre

Visitors to a Keighley shopping centre enjoyed a touch of glamour when they were treated to a fashion show and makeovers during a special Easter event. Families mingled with models and dancers at the Airedale Shopping Centre during  Straight off the Catwalk, when models showcased new season trends available at its stores. Models displaying the […]

Top dancer and model Dani to hit the catwalk at Keighley shopping centre

A dancer and model who has performed alongside Rihanna, Ronan Keating and Tom Jones is to strut her stuff on the catwalk at a fashion show in Keighley. Dani McLaren, who has also performed with former Spice Girls Geri Halliwell and Emma Bunton plus American actor and talent show judge David Hasselhoff, will join other […]

Kenzie collects generous St Helens shoppers’ donations for Alder Hey Hospital

A St Helens youngster with a rare disorder has collected a cash windfall from shoppers on behalf of the children’s hospital that has cared for him. Nine-year-old Kenzie Appleton was overjoyed to accept £411 on behalf of Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, donated by visitors to Church Square Shopping Centre. The money came from contributions for […]

Poundbakery set to celebrate good fortune with 12ft long dragon for Chinese New Year

A new Keighley bakery is marking its first month in business by celebrating the Chinese New Year with a 12ft long dragon. Staff at the Poundbakery in the Airedale Shopping Centre have been joined by the huge puppet while they serve up a special range of tasty snacks. Traditionally used to bring good fortune and […]

Keighley jeweller set to sparkle in Strictly dance-off for charity

A Keighley jeweller is donning his sequins and sparkles for a Strictly Come Dancing style charity contest in memory of his baby son. Liam McQuaid from Airedale Shopping Centre will strut his stuff alongside his wife Anna in a bid to be crowned the champion couple in the competition. The couple aim to raise vital […]