Local Media
From Victorian times until 2007, the town had a number of local newspapers. The Newton and Golborne Guardian was the longest established, which ceased publication in 2007. Other papers to have served the town over the years include The Earlestown Guardian, and Newton Reporter. The town comes within the distribution area of the St Helens Star and St Helens Reporter, both free newspapers. The Warrington Guardian, Liverpool Echo, Manchester Evening News and Wigan Evening Post are widely available within the town.
Local radio is provided by both Wish FM of Wigan, and Wire FM from Warrington. Regional radio is provided by Real Radio North West, BBC Radio Merseyside and BBC Radio Manchester.
The town falls within the North West region for the BBC and Granada TV region for ITV.
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