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Show steptacular
AN electric evening of entertainment was to be had at The Palace Theatre, Manchester when Michael Flatley's 'Lord of the Dance' came here (writes Sue Gerrard). Although Michael Flatley no longer presents his incredible performance on stage his presence
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Players wanted
THATTO Heath Crusaders are on the lookout for players at U7s and U8s who would like to join the club to have some fun and learn to play Rugby League. Anyone interested can call Nigel Simm on 01744 636238 or come along to training at Sherdley park on Saturday
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Vicky's throw sets new club record
COMPETING as a guest in the Mid-Lancashire league meeting held at Pendle, Vicky Johnson set a new club under 17s record for the hammer with her throw of 33.18 metres. Discus At the same meeting, Vicky won the under 15s discus event with a distance of
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Training days
MOSS Bank Bulldogs are looking for players for their U12s. Contact Steve on 01744 609743 or turn up to training every Saturday at Windermere Ave, Moss Bank for 12pm.
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LOCAL blues/ R&B favourites The Swampstompers return to the Zoo Bar on Westfield Street on Monday 23
Having packed the house with their first appearance, the band are looking forward to another night rocking the crowds. The music starts at 9pm and admission is free.
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BRITISH glass designer Nicola Schellander brings a new body of work entitled 'Focus' to the World of
The exhibition runs until 29 August and admission is free. For more information telephone the World of Glass on 08700 11 44 66.
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Saints' fortress toppled
Saints 22 London 28 FORTRESS Knowsley Road was toppled for the first time this season as Saints slumped to their fourth defeat in five matches after another lacklustre, error-strewn attacking display. Even the return of skipper Paul Sculthorpe, after
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So is my ciggy allowance up in smoke?
AS a holiday traveller who brings home a 3,200 cigarette allowance from Spain, I was shocked to read in your July 22 edition 2004, of the warning that Terry Wynn our Euro MP was giving that Spanish Authorities will only allow 800 cigarettes per person
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Chicago house hits Assembly
THE Assembly gears up for a taste of underground house on Saturday 21 August as club masters 'Cherry Pie' bring a fresh slice of dance-floor fillers to the venue. Following hot on the heels of the dance music explosion in Manchester and Liverpool, Cherry
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Punk and disorderly
SPAREHED 3 are back at The Raven on Saturday 21 August with a new line-up, new songs and a new name. After three years of steady development the lads decided it was time to shake things up a bit and are re-launching as 'Flat Back Four'. Singer Mark has
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Thanks for a fabulous night
REGARDING the Russell Watson Music in the Park concert we won tickets for from the St Helens Star on 31 July 2004, may I say many 'Thanks' for a wonderful evening. My friend and I had a fabulous time. Patricia Monaghan, New Bold.
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Hospital seeks solution to flooding fears
TALKS are continuing between hospital chiefs and United Utilities to try and sort out a drainage problem that led to Whiston's accident and emergency department flooding again last week during torrential downpours. Flash floods led to water flowing into
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SMOKE FREE TARGET FOR TOWN
LOCAL health chiefs are drawing up a strategy to encourage St Helens restaurants and shopping zones to ban smoking. The new campaign, being formulated at a time when speculation continues to mount over whether the government will introduce a national
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Sutton answer relegation fight rallying cry
THE rallying call for Sutton to fight relegation was made last week, and boy did they respond! Winning the toss against Rainford, stunned skipper Barr invited the visitors to don pads and set a total. It was pleasing to see so many youngsters on display
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Tambe's knock pushes P&O to second
PRESCOT & Odyssey moved into joint second place of the Merseyside & Southport Cricket Alliance with a home win against Moorfield, taking maximum points in the process. They now have won their last eight league matches and look to take that form
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Garvey's six wicket haul grabs the spoils for Recs
RECS grabbed a deserved win over second placed Colwyn Bay after producing another spectacular display. After winning the toss and put the visitors in to bat on a green wicket Orchard and Garvey again provided the perfect start removing the first three
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Back in the frame
EXCLUSIVE prints of work by Stuart Sutcliffe, produced by St Helens based 5a The Gallery, are featured in a new art exhibition in Liverpool. The gallery on Bickerstaffe Street have been given exclusive rights to reproduce a larger selection of work created
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Rainford blossoms for show
HORTICULTURE, photography and handicrafts are just of some of the sections set to pull the crowds in for this year's Rainford Autumn Show on Saturday 4 September. The horticultural section has many classes for flowers, fruit and vegetables. There are
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Waterfront stars make waves
LIVERPOOL'S Waterfront Weekend from 3-5 September will officially celebrate the city's new status as a World Heritage city in a stunning three-day event at the Pier Head. The festival will feature top classical, pop and comedy acts on stage in front of
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Play rugby!
BOLD Miners U12s require some new players, if you will be in year 6 or 7 and want to play rugby league contact Mark on 22486/07980 519937. The team trains every Tuesday and Thursday from 5.30-6.45 at Bold Miners.
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TAYLOR Park hosts an exotic pets day on Sunday 22 August, when there will be a display of creatures
Rangers have also organised a 'bike hike' from Newton Cottage Hospital on Wednesday 25 August, which will take in the Sankey Valley Linear Park through to Warrington and back.
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A different ball game!
LAST weekend saw us slump to our fourth defeat in five games. The last six weeks has been a unique experience - and one which I am certain that I will personally reflect upon in the future. Every team struggles for form. That is the nature of sport and
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Saints are aiming to end losing sequences
SAINTS travel to the JJB tomorrow night (Friday) for the crunch derby clash hoping to reverse a miserable trend on two fronts. Not only have they have lost four out of their last five matches, but Saints have not beaten Wigan in Super League since their
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Best since Meninga
SAINTS coach Ian Millward has hailed the capture of Australian test centre Jamie Lyon as the club's biggest signing since Mal Meninga. The 22-year-old chunky three-quarter begins a two year contract at Knowsley Road next season and has been brought in
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Thanks for your heartfelt thoughts
WE would like to take this opportunity through the columns of the Star, which has supported amateur rugby league so consistently over the last 30 years or so, to thank all those people in the local ARL fraternity who have expressed their sorrow over the
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Three cheers for Wally!
RE your article 'Wally Weighs in to Battle Bulldozer Plans', Star August 5. We the residents of Chapel Street and Argyle Street wish to thank the leader of the local Conservative Party, Wally Ashcroft plus Councillors Nancy Ashcroft and Ken Roughley for
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The view from Texas
I'M an American but my mum is from St Helens so I like to read up on the Star from time to time. After reading W. Hennesy's letter concerning Cuba, I was left wondering where he is getting his information from. I personally have not noticed any increase
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Disgusted over Gleeson...
I HAVE had an avid interest in Rugby League for all of my sporting life and to say I was disgusted to read that Martin Gleeson had been transferred to Warrington with the club coach Ian Millward knowing 'nothing about it' (as he stated) leaves me as with
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Chris wants your memories of 66 World Cup
MY name is Chris Darlington. I'm a local historian researcher and playwright. I'm writing a play about the 1966 World Cup. This will be my third sporting play. I am looking for people's personal memories of this great time and what it has meant to them
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Now taxis get hotline to police
PRIVATE hire taxi firms in St Helens town centre have now got a direct radio link to local police thanks to the success of a project which has been operating under the Town Centre Pub Watch initiative. Private hire operators are responsible for ferrying
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Cup joy for Rainford
AFTER seven years of hurt the Pochin Cup came home on Sunday as Rainford seconds overcame rivals Skelmersdale by two-wickets in a low scoring, but nonetheless tense encounter at picturesque Burscough. Skem batted first and got off to a good start thanks
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Impressive Town hit ground running
Alsager Town 0 St Helens Town 2 TOWN'S impressive pre-season build up was given the acid test on Saturday, when their new season began in earnest at Alsager and they passed the examination with flying colours and but for home keeper Rob Powner, would
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Paladino gutted with draw
St Helens Town 1 Formby 1 TOWN drew their first home game of the season on Tuesday night. Although they dominated the match for the best part of 90 minutes, they fell behind five minutes from time when Adam Spellman's lofted header bobbled out of Town
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GAMESTATION, the UK's fastest growing retailer of video games, open their latest store in the Lagran
Customers will be able to trade in their old games for cash or money off further purchases. That means if gamers have finished saving the world as Bond, they can bring it back, trade-it and drive off with the brand new Driv3r for money off the asking
