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Nice to see you
MR Nice aka Howard Marks embarks on a new tour this autumn to tell his extraordinary story as one of the pioneers of international drug dealing. More dangerous and more revealing than ever before, Howard will be recounting stories never previously heard
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YOUNGSTERS enjoyed free fun entertainment at Sherdley Park to celebrate National Children's Play Day
St Helens Mayor Cllr Betty Lowe and Mayoress Deborah Woodcock joined in with the activities on offer for the youngsters, including face painting, crafts and inflatables. The fun day was organised by St Helens Opportunities for Children's Play and St Helens
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Orchestra goes out with a bang
SPARKS are set to fly as Tatton Park, Knutsford will once again play host to the Performing Arts Symphony Orchestra on Sunday 5 September 2004 and the scene is set to be one of brilliant music and amazing fireworks. Soprano Annette Wardell has a voice
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Graffiti art cleans up
FOLLOWING on from the sensational premiere of Ill Communication last year, the Urbis centre in Manchester present the largest exhibition of Graffiti Art ever held in the UK. Ill Communication II features work from ten of the world's best street artists
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American dream ticket
AFTER an enormously successful two-year tour, the spectacular new production of Boublil and Schonberg's 'Miss Saigon' comes to Liverpool Empire next spring. A completely new design for the production has been created with cutting edge visual techniques
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QUIZ fans seeking a fun night in friendly surroundings can head down to the Globe Hotel in Hardshaw
The quiz starts at about 9pm, sheets cost just 50p per entry and all are welcome.
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Wilf hits big 70
DARTING ex-dustman Wilf Barton has scored a perfect 70! Wilf, from Billinge, entered local oche history as first-ever winner of the St Helens Star Darts Championship back in 1976. A close chum (asking to be anonymous) kindly drops a line to reveal Wilf's
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Club stalwart Bob's appeal
GREAT to hear that former Haydock amateur boxing champion Bob Selby, veteran volunteer within youth organisations, is still going strong as vice-president of Newton Boys and Girls Club, whose roots go back to the 'sixties. He's still as enthusiastic as
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THE possible link between a St Helens brass foundry and the ill-fated Titanic was ventured a couple
He'd been given to understand that the ship's bell and the porthole frames of the luxury liner, believed at the time of her 1912 launch to be unsinkable, had been manufactured at a brass foundry close to the Hotties stretch of the canal at St Helens.
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Reds add to Saints' away day blues
Salford 30 Saints 20 SALFORD'S favourite musical sons The Smiths penned some pretty perceptive lyrics during the 80s, but the song 'Heaven knows I'm miserable now' could have been written to sum up the mood in the Saints camp after their collapse in form
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Rusty Higham comes through unscathed
MICKY Higham could not have picked a worse day to make his comeback after a lengthy four-month lay off. By the time he entered the fray for his first match since April, Saints were trailing by 12 points and the mercury was going off the thermometer scale
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Flying the flag for the Navy Club
IN reply to your LIGHT Hearted reader from Billinge. We are very pleased to know that there are observant potential customers out and about in St Helens. It would appear that we have achieved the objective of bringing to the attention of St Helens people
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We wanted Chapel Street to be a cul-de-sac
HOW can some Council Officers call the residents of Chapel Street and Argyle Street 'mischief makers' when all we are trying to do is save our homes. Some ladies and myself went around the area with the petition and letters for the residents to sign if
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Route to park's a pedestrian nightmare
I took my daughter to Taylor Park today, as I do most days. First we had to cross the roads in Toll Bar. These have 20mph speed limits and speed humps, which most people think are for decoration. Next Prescot Road, a pedestrian's nightmare. No controlled
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Live and loud
THURSDAY 12 August: Twobar sessions at the Green Room, St Helens, present live music from Nick Ainsworth, with support from Thom Tyrer. Admission is free and the night kicks off at 9pm. FRIDAY 13 August: Cubical play The Magnet on Hardman Street, Liverpool
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Mark flying solo
DESPITE the popular belief that band names must be pre-fixed by 'The' in order to succeed, one man is blasting that theory into music hyperspace. Mark Wilson is an acoustic performer based in St Helens, who after a successful period with the support of
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Can you believe it?
My faith in human nature and honesty has been restored on two separate occasions. Whilst on holiday in Spain my daughter, who's fourteen, lost her purse containing 40 euros. It was duly handed in by a passer-by. A week later on her birthday, at St Helens
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Let's have some action for our 'forgotten area'
I FEEL I must write to you regarding one of the 'forgotten' areas of Haydock - Avery Road and the estates that surround it. Years ago there was only the RAF houses, now the entire area, including the old slagheap, is covered with houses. The only 'Green
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Shame on you...
GENERATIONS of St Helens workers made Pilkington what it is today and yet the company, which was founded here, seems ashamed to be associated with one of the town's best commodities - St Helens Rugby League Club. Super League winners countless times,
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Shops fined for stocking out-of-date food
TWO shops have been hit with hefty fines for stocking out-of-date food. T. A. Owens in the Hardshaw Centre was found to be selling meat that was up to two months past its 'use-by' date when Trading Standards watchdogs visited. Magistrates fined owner
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Swamped
FLASH floods rained down chaos on St Helens this week as torrential downpours dumped half a month's rainfall in just a couple of hours. In the ensuing havoc, a Pilkington lorry driver had to be rescued by fire crews in a dinghy after becoming submerged
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Top arrows from Anders see 'Wood home
Carlsberg-Tetley Haydock Darts and Dominoes League Results, Darts: Parr Cons 4 BWMC 5, Huntsman 1 Sprayhurst 8, Black Bull 2 Haydock Cricket 7, Haydock Social 8 Rams Head 1 Dominoes: Parr Cons 4 BWMC 1, Huntsman 1 Sprayhurst 4, Black Bull 1 Haydock Cricket
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Roger's long pole tactics work wonders
NEWTON-le-Willows Anglers Association, Match & Fishery News The Cyril Pardoe Cup, Sunday, July 4. In first place was Roger Peet, who caught throughout the match with long pole tactics. He had roach, perch and bream for 8lbs-12ozs-0drms. In second
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Sutton have it all to do now after draw
SUTTON travelled to Southport in the heat of the weekend, attempting to start a winning run that could save them from the dreaded drop. Skipper Barr once again lost the toss in a losing run that defies belief. Southport chose to bat and Sutton had to
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Brook mourn physio's death
PLAYERS and officials of Blackbrook amateur rugby league club are mourning the death of physiotherapist Trevor Wiseman, who was found hanged last week. The body of the 54-year-old was discovered in a disused warehouse in Shaw, Oldham, on Monday August
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Back in the frame
ACCLAIMED St Helens artist Anne Sudworth stages her first show in her hometown for four years, this month. 'Earth Light' runs at the World of Glass until 29 August and is a free exhibition, including paintings straight from Anne's highly successful London
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Saints stars paws for applause
TOP cats from Saints showed they were up to scratch when they joined in the fun at Cineworld for a Garfield activity day. Apollo Perelini, James Roby, Keiron Cunningham and Ian Hardman proudly displayed the Challenge Cup and signed shirts for fans at
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Pilks raring to go
BUDDING soccer stars of the Pilkingtons AFC under-10s squad are all kitted up and raring to go for the 2004/2005 season. The team, who play in Rainhill Junior League, are pictured in their new playing strip, sponsored by Lookers Vauxhall. Paul Byron,
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H WHISTON Summer Fair will be held on Sunday, August 22 in the Dragon Lane Community Centre with doo
Attractions will include stalls, bouncy castle, tombolas, playbus, face-painting and morris dancing displays. Tables are still available, for further details contact Mandy on 0151 430 7200.
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THURSDAY nights are all change at Crystals with the launch of 'Funktion', a brand new evening featur
The venue on Ormskirk Street will play host to top media DJ John Mesa spinning the discs throughout the night to get you moving and grooving. For more information telephone Crystals on 01744 26300.
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NEXT Monday 16 August the Zoobar on Westfield Street present a real treat for fans of Rory Gallagher
Sinnerboy's repertoire includes material from every stage of Rory's career including his early days with Taste. Bullfrog Blues, Walk On Hot Coals, Tattooed Lady, Shadow Play, Moonchild and many more are the essential ingredients of every Sinnerboy set
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Mystery in a bottle
FORMER seaside hotelier Brian Winfield is hoping that someone can uncork a bottle mystery for him. Brian, who originates from New Street, St Helens, and used to keep a shop in Haydock, came across the old-fashioned 'cod' type mineral bottle - complete
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Wilkin's words - 'We were punished for weak mental state'
AFTER last week I am sure the lads and most people thought that we had left our inconsistent patch of form behind us. But Salford caught us with our hands in the cookie jar and punished us for our weak mental state on Sunday. An abundance of rugby league
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Head check for Hooper
SAINTS have been boosted by the news that stand-off Jason Hooper's jaw is not broken after initially fearing the worst on Sunday. But Hooper, who was stretchered-off against Salford, is due to have further checks on his head before he gets the all-clear
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Can you believe it?
My faith in human nature and honesty has been restored on two separate occasions. Whilst on holiday in Spain my daughter, who's fourteen, lost her purse containing 40 euros. It was duly handed in by a passer-by. A week later on her birthday, at St Helens
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Let's have some action for our 'forgotten area'
I FEEL I must write to you regarding one of the 'forgotten' areas of Haydock - Avery Road and the estates that surround it. Years ago there was only the RAF houses, now the entire area, including the old slagheap, is covered with houses. The only 'Green
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Happy ending
I HAVE already spoken by phone to my old army chum, Jim Lane, who I had asked Star readers to help me find, and we have now started e-mail correspondence through his son-in-law. Jim now lives in Widnes, Cheshire. I also heard from another Jim Lane who
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Shetland delight
THANK'S to all who came to Shetland Rescue Prize Bingo at City Road Pilks Club on July 9. £365 was raised towards the winter feed. Thanks to Janet Davis from Ruskin Leisure, Ellen Fairclough our bingo caller, Pat Ramsey, Marie Barton, Mary & Gertie
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Saints at Haydock..not on your nelly!
IN response to the idea of Saints re-homing at Haydock Park... does Stan Roberts consider a move to within 500 yards of WIGAN MBC boundary a viable proposition for any true 'Sint Heliner'? Also can you imagine the traffic situation when Saints games clash
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Religion not always to blame
I read with interest a letter that "a Christian" wrote to The Star, that there would be no wars if people kept to the Ten Commandments. I read with similar interest John Morrison's reply, that there would have been no wars if man-made religion was confined
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Thanks for all the fine work at our park
I would like to thank St Helens Council through your paper for the work that has been carried out at Bankes Park in Billinge. Over the years it has been transformed from an ordinary piece of land to an award winning beautiful park. It is nice to see children
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Heavenly praise for Cook
THE funk soul brother Fatboy Slim is set to take the UK on an unmissable journey through big beat, house and beyond this autumn, in his first national tour. 'A One Way Ticket To Palookaville' kicks off in October and hits eight cities in England and Wales
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Expansion will create up to 1,000 jobs
MAJOR plans for the further expansion of Ravenhead Park have been approved by St Helens Council with completion of the development expected to create over 1000 jobs and attract £100m in private sector investment in the town. The Greenbank Partnership
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Right job for Aidan
AIDAN Manley reckons he is really lucky to be taking over as regeneration boss at St Helens Council seeing the area is buzzing with great new projects. Our new Head of Regeneration moves into his post following the recent announcement of a proposed £100
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Pond dip turned to tragedy
A YOUNG man drowned while swimming with friends in a pond on Saturday. The body of Gary Kinsey, 19, was recovered by police divers from the man-made pond opposite Evergreen Way, New Bold Estate. It is believed the Parr teenager had been jumping into the
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Shannon shines in crucial win
RAINFORD continued their improved run of form with a comfortable, clinical and ultimately comprehensive six wicket win over fourth placed Parkfield (Wallasey). After electing to bat the visitors were soon in trouble losing their first three wickets for
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On-song Ben earns Northern call-up
BEN Fisher finally broke the five-year-old junior men's high jump record with his clearance of 1.75 m, as St Helens Sutton athletes gave outstanding performances at the Open Track meeting held at Stretford All-rounder Ben also won the javelin with a throw
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Laners warm up for season
LSH's pre-season begins on Saturday with the visit of Longton, 2.30pm. After a further warm up game against Stoke, LSH's North One programme gets under way on 4 September at Preston Grasshoppers. Their first home fixture against Vale Of Lune on 11 September
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Impressive Town hit six of the best
TOWN hammered six goals past Cheadle Town on Saturday as they continued their impressive pre-season build up. In another outstanding display for Joe Paladino's rejuvenated side, the former Liverpool, Raith Rovers and England Schoolboys international Mark
