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Ballroom blitz
AFTER the success of the popular BBC1 series 'Strictly Come Dancing', Blackpool Tower has been inundated with requests to create a new amateur dance competition in the magnificent setting of the Tower Ballroom. This new competition will see contestants
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Bold M u18s 8 St Cuthberts 14
BOLD come out of this enthralling National Cup tie with huge credit, defying the two-division gap between the teams. An Ian Webster for Bold 2-0 and an unconverted try by St Cuthbert's made it 4-2 at the break. Despite two quick tries from St Cuthberts
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Brook aim for a Red Rose treble
FOR the third time in four years Blackbrook will have representation in three of the four finals when the BARLA Youth and Junior Lancashire Cup Finals take place on Sunday. They will be looking to repeat last year's feat when all three lifted the trophy
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JOIN St Helens Council Rangers at Taylor Park on Sunday January 23 to make bird boxes.
They will be meeting at the boathouse at 1pm and the event runs until 3pm.
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WHISTON and District Horticultural Society will be holding their annual general meeting on Wednesday
The president, chairman and all the committee wish all members a Happy New Year and an excellent growing year.
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NEXT meeting of the St Helens Camera Club will be on Monday, January 24 when there will be a St Hele
Meetings are held at St Helens Royal Naval Association Club, Volunteer Street on Mondays, starting at 8pm. Visitors are welcome but are requested to make a small donation towards costs.
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Best of enemies?
"THEY fight like cat and dog". This popular saying is born from the fact that dogs instinctively chase cats, probably because cats appeal to the natural predatory instinct of dogs in being small, furry, quick moving and inclined to run away. But dogs
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THE Phoenix Arts Group meets every Friday from 9.30am to 4.30pm in the Community Room of the Gamble
It is a community based arts group and all are welcome. For further information contact Bill Cody on 07881 595623.
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When rent man ruled the roost
THERE was a time when the council rent man really ruled the roost. As well as picking up the weekly payments, his duties included keeping a beady eye open for anyone who may have broken the strict rules attached to estate tenancies. Old-timers Norman
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Diving in 'Mussel Bay'
DIVING for fresh-water mussels, in the bay close to Carr Mill's speedboat club, remains one of the abiding boyhood memories of Terry Jennians, now living in America. Terry was prompted to share his recollections after reading the superb pen-picture supplied
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Only choice being offered is death!
THANK you for publishing my letter recently on the Mental Capacity Bill. I was anxious to establish how our MPs would vote on this bill and to encourage people to write to them, asking them to vote for amendments that would prevent the legalisation of
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Memories frozen in time
READING in the Star about the history of the Vincent ice-cream family took us back to our earliest ice-cream memories in the early thirties. Although my husband is from Prescot and I'm from Whiston, we both have fond memories of the ice-cream carts and
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I do not accept that this eviction was too harsh
I read with great interest the letter from Jimmy Devlin regarding asbo's and evictions. His understanding of the needs of the wider community is spot on and I am sure that all those who have been affected by anti social behaviour appreciated his comments
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Slippery subject
I WAS under the impression, along with many more local residents that St Helens Council were committed to their policies of providing a safe environment throughout the borough, for the people. Yet I can not understand the reasoning they employ when it
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High note for hottest ticket in town
THE New Year has seen a triumphant return to form for St Helens Musicians Collective, with the first gig of 2005 selling out in record time. The event at The Citadel this Friday 21 January features live performances from collective regulars Tom Twostix
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Help us catch this knifeman say police
A PENSIONER was held at knifepoint by a would-be robber in Thatto Heath. The crook grabbed the 67-year-old man from behind on St John Street, Thatto Heath, and is believed to have threatened the victim with a knife. He went through the victim's pockets
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Boy was held at knifepoint
A HEROIN addict who held an eight-year-old boy at knifepoint while robbing a newsagents has been jailed for five and a half years. Stephen Swift held the nine-inch long weapon to the schoolboy's throat as he demanded newsagent Anthony Friar handed over
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Murray's victims may sue
VICTIMS of jailed local doctor Roy Murray are now considering taking legal action against the former St Helens Health Authority. The Star understands more than 10 victims of the disgraced family GP, jailed for indecently assaulting 23 women patients,
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Congs fight back to claim spot-kick win
A MAGNIFICENT fight back by Premiership outfit Old Congs after being behind three times during the game, gave the Haydock club a penalty shoot-out victory over Old Bootleians in the quarter final of the LCFA Intermediate Cup. Goals from Izzy Yigit, Gary
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Prescot Cables 0
Frickley Athletic 2 ALTHOUGH Cables did not display the form that has taken them to the top half of the Unibond Premier division, their supporters left the ground with a sense of injustice after a physical display from Frickley. The first goalmouth opportunity
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Warrington
& District League PREMIER Division champions St Michaels earned their Guardian Cup semi-final spot the hard way on Saturday. They were forced into extra time at Haydock; the sides were level at 2-2 after 90 minutes. The home side posed a constant
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Liverpool Coll'giate OB 10 Newton-le-Willows 5
NEWTON did not get the win they needed to leapfrog their opponents and take second place. Collegiate started the game and looked the stronger side for the first 20 minutes when they bombarded the Newton line giving them little chance to clear the ball
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Great Clifton 4 Blackbrook 46
BLACKBROOK had too much class and pace for their Cumbrian hosts and effectively had the game sewn up in the first 20 minutes. Centre Darren Woods completed a hat trick and even had a try disallowed as Brook stamped their authority on the game. Phil Anderton
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Charity dance
THE Elizabeth Hill School of Dance and Drama will perform a show entitled 'Anchors Aweigh' at the Theatre Royal on 30 and 31 January, in aid of the Tsunami victims. Shows will be at 4pm and 7.15pm on Sunday 30 January and 7.15pm on Monday 31 January.
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Naughty but nice
THE Theatre Royal presents their adults-only pantomime 'Sinderella' on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 January at 7.30pm. The cast includes Knowsley born actress Samantha Davis in the title role, Haydock born Michael Randolph as Randini, Garry Broomhead as
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Welcome sign
AS part of its commitment to providing accessible performances for a range of theatre events, The Lowry is offering free tickets for Perrier Award nominated comedian Lee Mack on Fri 21January to those who would benefit from a signed performance in return
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Elektrafying kicks- Win tickets and goodies!
FROM the pages of Marvel Comics, creator of 'X-Men' and 'Spider-Man', comes 'Elektra', a warrior caught in the ultimate battle between good and evil. Jennifer Garner stars in the title role as the strong, mysterious action heroine, a lethal synthesis
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Rainhill Junior Football League
Results, Sunday, January 9 Under 13: Clock Face Miners 2 Nalgo 5, Knowsley South 2 Rivington 5, Longview Juniors 2 Blackbrook 0, Rainhill United 0 Bold Miners 1, Whiston Juniors 4 St Annes Rovers 0. Under 11: Blackbrook 5 Motive Rainhill 0, Rainhill United
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A CABARET show in aid of the tsunami disaster will take place on Thursday, February 17, at The Pirel
Tickets priced £3 can be bought by phoning 0151 430 8977.
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THE next meeting of the Sankey Canal Restoration Society (SCARS) will take place at 7.30pm on Thursd
The guest speaker will be Mike Turpin of the Friends of Ellesmere Port Boat Museum. Visitors are welcome.
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HAYDOCK Male Voice Choir will stage a concert in aid of Willowbrook Hospice on Friday January 28 sta
Tickets are priced £3 and can be bought from the hospice campaign office in Claughton Street or from St Julie's after weekend masses. For more info ring the campaign office on 01744 453798.
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THERE'S a chance to enjoy a jazz night at St Thomas' Church, Westfield Street on Friday, January 28
Tickets, priced £5 and including hot-pot supper, are available now. Telephone 01744 22295 for details.
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Peep into the past
WITH their golden anniversary now in sharp focus, a St Helens opticians are planning a year-long celebration and seek aid from customers of this column in helping to make it a special milestone. Howards opened for business exactly 50 years ago and now
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Town's 'hidden' communities
HOW many of the old 'tucked away' little communities, dotted around the St Helens area, can still be recalled today? The question is posed by reader Peter Critchley in writing: "The Pudding Bag (a one-time insular little backwater in the Sutton area)
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Pig-hunter Lyon sets sights on big games
SAINTS' new Aussie recruit Jamie Lyon wants to recapture the green and gold Test jersey he first wore as a teenager - but the stocky former Parramatta Eels centre has serious business to do at Knowsley Road first. Lyon, who has signed on at Saints for
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Deal gives Saints vote of confidence
SAINTS have been given a half million pound vote of confidence by retailer all:sports, who have signed a three-year sponsorship deal with the club. The partnership between the two flourished last year and Saints chief executive Sean McGuire said: "It
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Losing out on leisure?
IN the spring of 2004 some different exercise equipment was installed in the gym at Queens Park leisure centre. These were second-hand pieces from Selwyn Jones sports club and have never worked properly since they were installed. Despite repeated requests
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Who are these tourists?
ACCORDING to Teletext, St Helens tourism chiefs have reported that the town received over six million visitors in 2003, who pumped £114 million into the local economy. Are these 20,000 visitors a day additional to locals shopping or working locally, or
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Next year decorate the supermarkets... they are the only place us oldies feel safe at night
OVER the Christmas period I took my grandson to see the Christmas lights in the town centre between 5:30 and 6pm. I had been pre warned not to leave it any later as the lager louts, both male and female, start to roam around town. We stood on the revamped
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Wedded bliss
HAVING called a temporary halt to The Wedding Present in 1997, David Gedge returns with a new line-up, a new album and a live tour. After almost an eight-year hiatus, David Gedge will tour with Terry de Castro, John Maiden and Simon Cleave, a member of
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Tell us!
COMMUNITIES are being urged to give police information about cocaine and heroin dealers as a new national strategy targeting drug crime is launched. During the three-month Operation Crackdown police will seek to arrest more Class A dealers and encourge
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Mystery hole opens up near Burgy Banks
A MYSTERIOUS hole has opened near a footpath next to the Burgy Banks in Islands Brow. Campaigners fighting plans for houses to be built on the industrial alp reckon the incident casts further doubt on the stability of the land. It is unclear whether the
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College radio station in tune with big appeal
THE team who run Solar 1287am, St Helens College radio station linked up with more than 260 other national and local stations on Monday to help create UK Radio Aid. Every commercial station in the UK broadcast UK Radio Aid - a day of very special guests
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Rotary's tsunami aid
ST HELENS Rotary Club are playing a key role in helping the survivors of the tsunami that devastated huge areas around the Indian Ocean. The club has already funded four emergency boxes from the Shelterbox Trust at a cost of £490 each. Each box contains
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Driver had fatal heart attack
A father-of-two died after suffering a massive heart attack while driving his car on the East Lancs Road. Steve Wikberg, 48, of Blackbrook, was driving home from work at 4.40pm on Wednesday, January 12, when he suffered the attack. This week his devastated
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Jonathan lifts national crown
ST HELENS lad Jonathan McEvoy has just lifted his first national crown after riding clear of the field at the National Cyclo Cross Championships at Abergavenny, South Wales. The victory on January 8, represents a tremendous achievement for Jonathan, aged
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Altrincham Kersal 33
Liverpool St Helens 0 LSH travelled to Stelfox Avenue to replay the game from 9 October, which was abandoned when they were leading 26-10. It is history now that Altrincham refused to carry on even though an appropriate replacement referee was available
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Thatto Heath 10
Thornhill Trojans 31 THE Heath remain firmly rooted at the foot of the table after slipping to a Trojans outfit that consolidated its bid for at least third spot in the table with a 32 point to 10 win. Thornhill had lost their previous two away games
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Toughie for Yickers
Frank Martin's ARL round-up THATTO Heath Crusaders and Haydock will be aiming to join Blackbrook in the hat for the next round when they line up for GMB Union National Cup third round clashes at home to Heworth and Ideal Isberg respectively on Saturday
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Blackbrook A 20
Wigan Keepers 24 BROOK'S promotion hopes suffered a jolt with this disappointing defeat. The home side were left to rue missed scoring opportunities and a couple of dubious decisions as the Wiganers exacted revenge for a 30-22 reversal earlier in the
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Ulverston 16
Haresfinch 10 FINCH slipped deeper into the relegation mire with Ulverston enhancing their own safety with a thriller victory. But Finch ensured they were always in the hunt and with forwards Danny Flynn and Sean Fogarty leading the way they ensured that
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Haydock 25
Bold Miners 12 IN this pulsating local derby Haydock completed the double over their neighbours after getting off to a dream start with a try after only two minutes. Haydock started the ball rolling when Haughey regathered his neat chip, before passing
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Fundraiser fun
THE Unison Social Club, Bishop Road, St Helens, are holding an evening of entertainment in aid of the Tsunami Disaster Appeal Fund on Saturday 29 January at 8pm. Star of the show will be top entertainer Mason Vaughan, plus a disco and raffle with many
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Players put the boot in
PRESCOT and Whiston Methodist Players have the purr-fect way to kick-start the New year, with the classic 'Puss In Boots at' Prescot Methodist Centre, Atherton Street. Performances are from Tuesday to Saturday, January 25 to 29 at 7.30pm and a Saturday
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Golden era sparkles with big band ace
THE sounds and memories of a golden era return to the stage of the Theatre Royal on Saturday 5 February, with 'Sounds of the Glenn Miller era'. With a classic line-up of saxophones, trumpets, trombones, a rhythm section and singers, the Nick Ross Orchestra
