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Royal Mail staff announce four day strike over August and September - See dates
Royal Mail postal workers have announced strike action over four days in August and September. More than 115,000 postal workers are to stage a series of strikes in the coming weeks in a dispute over pay, the Communication Workers Union has confirmed
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Crown Court date set for man charged with rape and sexual assaults
A MAN charged with rape and multiple sexual offences will appear before a Crown Court judge next month. Jack Williams, of Wokefield Way, Eccleston has been charged with rape; two counts of assault by penetration; two counts of assault occasioning
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Two road closures in St Helens to be aware of
HERE are details of a couple of road closures which are in place in St Helens this week: Elton Head Road From Monday, August 8 to Friday, August 12 there is work being undertaken for a Fibre roll-out. This will take place at the
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How The Clone Roses have come full circle ahead of Parr Hall gig
DESCRIBED as ‘the second-best Stone Roses in the world’ by Mani himself, The Clone Roses have enjoyed a remarkable spell on their tribute band venture, which is now in its 24th year. Ahead of a return to Parr Hall on Saturday, October 1, lead singer
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Students show 'gift of the gab' in public speaking competition
SCHOOLCHILDREN displayed their verbal dexterity as they triumphed in a public speaking competition. Students with the gift of the gab from De La Salle School, in Eccleston, Hope Academy, Newton-le-Willows and St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic
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Date of Saints clash at Wigan Warriors confirmed with latest TV schedule
SUPER League has confirm the broadcast selections for Round 25 - including Saints' derby clash at Wigan Warriors which could potentially determine who wins the League Leaders Shield. As we build to the climax of the 2022 Betfred Super League season
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Reminisce Festival granted permission to go ahead by St Helens Council
REMINISCE Festival will once again take place in Sherdley Park this September. Starting as a small nostalgic music festival in 2014, Reminisce has grown to facilitate crowds of 19,000. Despite the popularity of the annual festival, last year's
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CRICKET: Walkden holds firm as Newton le Willows salvage draw with Rainhill
NEWTON le Willows salvaged a draw at Rainhill as the two local rivals met in an exciting Liverpool Competition Premier League clash. Half-centuries from Tyler McGladdery (57) and Ross Higham (51) helped the hosts post 241-5 with Afaq Ali Sartaj
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Breathtaking stunts catch the eye at Newton Town Show
BREATHTAKING stunts were among the eye-catching highlights Saturday's spectacular Newton Town Show. The event returned for its 10th anniversary year, organised by Newton and Earlestown Community Group. Thousands descended on Mesnes Park for
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Keen canoers paddle first boats on Sankey Canal in 100 years
A GROUP of canoers had the opportunity to be the first boats on the Sankey Canal in more than 100 years. As part of a new canoeing taster session, 40 people explored St Helens' waterways down a stretch of Britain's first modern canal on Sunday,
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Driver 'clearly not fit to drive' tests positive for cocaine
A DRIVER was arrested on drug driving offences in St Helens last week. Merseyside Roads Policing Unit reported stopping a motor vehicle in Haresfinch at around midday on Thursday, August 4. Assisting their local police colleagues, the Roads
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Paul O'Grady announces he's stepping down from BBC Radio 2 show after 14 years
Paul O'Grady has shocked fans after sharing the news that he would be stepping down from his popular BBC Radio 2 Show. The star of TV and Radio hosted the show for 14 years, but in a post shared by the station it has been revealed that he will
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Kristian Woolf: We play too many games in Super League
SAINTS boss Kristian Woolf believes Super League’s gruelling fixture schedule is having a negative impact on the fitness and welfare of players and the quality of product being served up. He was echoing what Lee Radford – the coach of opponents
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Police give update after 'serious domestic incident'
A MAN who was arrested on suspicion of offences including false imprisonment following reports of a serious "domestic incident" incident has been bailed. Officers were called to a report of a disturbance at an address on Brook Cottage Close, Peasley
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Nigerian made dress wows the judges at Haydock Park's Ladies Day
LADIES put their best foot forward on Saturday when thousands attended Ladies Day at Haydock Park Racecourse. Most eyes may have been on the racetrack at Haydock Park on Saturday, August 6, but there was plenty of action off it too, with the hotly-contested
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Dinosaur experience visits Knowsley Safari Park - but for one week only
VISITORS to Knowsley Safari Park will be in for a roar-some travel back in time when lifelike giant dinosaurs visit for one week only. For one week only - from Monday, August 22 to Friday, August 26 – visitors to Knowsley Safari Park can embark
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Scully's Column: Saints must focus on regaining their ruthless standards
IT was back to winning ways at the Totally Wicked Stadium as St Helens beat Castleford 20-12 on Sunday. The current league leaders had a point to prove after a humiliating 44-12 loss to Salford last weekend - Kristian Woolf’s heaviest defeat as
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'Can't wait!' - Readers share excitement over mouth-watering 'Planet Doughnut' opening
THE PEOPLE of St Helens are eagerly anticipating the opening of a popular doughnut franchise this week. Planet Doughnut, a handcrafted desserts and drink franchise, will open in Linkway West Retail Park on Friday, August 12, at the site of the
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Police name man charged after sex video filmed in Liverpool city centre
A MAN has been charged after a video went viral on social media of two people having sex in Concert Square in Liverpool City Centre. Joe Firby, 23, from Gateshead, was arrested yesterday, Monday, August 8, in the Gateshead area by Northumbria Police
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Lee Briers swapping Wigan for the NRL
WIGAN Warriors Assistant Coach Lee Briers is moving to the NRL with the Brisbane Broncos at the end of this season. The St Helens-born former Saints half back joined Wigan in October 2021 as part of their new Coaching Team. Prior to that he
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Celebrate national afternoon tea week with six of the best afternoon teas in St Helens
SCONES with jam then cream or scones with cream then jam? Salmon and cucumber sandwiches with the crusts cut off or coronation chicken on brioche? Miniature chocolate eclairs and chewy macaroons or carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and
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Rate of 'electricity theft' one of highest across the country
MORE electricity thefts were recorded in Merseyside than almost anywhere else in the country last year, figures show. Electricity theft, which can be carried out by tampering with a line or bypassing a meter, has the potential to cause serious
