AS a son of St Helens who now lives in Liverpool, I was shocked to see the state of the town today.

People constantly barrack Liverpool, mostly undeservedly.

I came back for a visit to my brother and nipped into town. What a sight. Hardshaw Street was littered with cash machine receipts, and fast food wrappers, along with Church Street. People often ask if I would ever move back. Not on this basis.

Paul Glover, saddened St Helens lad, Wavertree.

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