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"Janet and her sister, Sandra Hilton, 75, meet up in the town centre every week but they don't claim to enjoy it. There's no joy coming here."
"Pilkington is the only remaining large employer itself now stripped back and a subsidiary of a Japanese firm. Janet and Sandra believe the town centre is punctuated by empty units, takeaways and vape shops."
The Independent focuses on delivering quality journalism on pressing issues such as reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. It emphasizes the need for on-the-ground reporters to provide balanced perspectives. The publication is committed to making its reporting accessible without paywalls, relying on donations for support. In St Helens, locals express dissatisfaction with the town's decline, noting the lack of shops and the presence of empty units. The town's industrial history is highlighted, with Pilkington being the last major employer, now diminished under foreign ownership.
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