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CCTV appeal after break-in at newsagents
DETECTIVES investigating a burglary at a newsagents have released CCTV images of a man they believe could help their inquiries. READ > Teen assaulted and racially abused shopworker after being asked for ID Police received a report of a burglary
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Giant steam locomotive to take passengers on slap-up trip
A GIANT steam locomotive that once hauled crack express trains between London and the South Coast will take champagne-sipping passengers from Newton-le-Willows on a slap-up trip over the spectacular Settle-Carlisle line next month. READ > Students
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Woolf on Sironen, Mata'utia's position, Bennison's progress and Sambou update
KRISTIAN Woolf gave his thoughts on this week’s rugby league matters when the Star’s Mike Critchley caught up with him. MC: Sione Mata’utia’s return gives you food for thought in terms of where to play him given the current weaknesses in the backline
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Teen assaulted and racially abused shopworker after being asked for ID
A MAN who assaulted a shopworker and racially abused him after being asked for ID has been sent to jail. READ > Police called after 'woman assaulted by driver' Louis Moran, 19, was jailed for robbery and breach of a suspended sentence at
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Police called after 'woman assaulted' by driver
POLICE were called after a woman was reportedly assaulted by a man who was driving a car. Officers say they received a report of a man and woman being inside a grey Ford Fiesta on Windermere Avenue, Clinkham Wood on Tuesday night, August 9.
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Police appeal over missing man known to visit St Helens parks
POLICE are seeking help to find a missing man who was last seen in Whiston and is known to visit parks in St Helens. David Collins, from Huyton, was reported missing on Sunday, August 7. READ > Police update after 21-year-old man arrested
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Man, 19, charged over pub stabbing makes first court appearance
A NINETEEN-YEAR-OLD man charged in connection with a stabbing at a pub has made a first court appearance. Officers were called to reports of a man having been wounded at The Vine Tavern on Elephant Lane, Thatto Heath at about 8.55pm on Saturday
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Why proud northerner Johnny Vegas is feeling 'honoured '
DURING a career in comedy and acting that has spanned more than two decades, Johnny Vegas has had many highlights. He's been a breakthrough star at the Edinburgh fringe, presented the Big Breakfast, ran out in the red vee during a cameo appearance
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WhatsApp users warned of 'Hi Mum' scam that tricks people out of thousands
A new WhatsApp scam is tricking unsuspecting parents out of thousands of pounds. A warning has been issued for the new ‘Hi Mum’ scam which sees fraudsters pose as a son or daughter asking for money to replace a lost phone, or because of a financial
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Urgent advice for drivers travelling this week due to heatwave and rail strikes
National Highways has issued advice to motorists and their passengers for this week due to an expected heatwave and scheduled rail strikes. The government-owned company has outlined some top tips to help people keep traffic moving and make their
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Police update after 21-year-old arrested over pub car park shooting
A TWENTY-ONE-YEAR-OLD man who was arrested in connection with a shooting in a village pub car park has been bailed. Detectives investigating the shooting in the car park of the Golden Lion in Rainford last week arrested a man on Monday, August
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What Arriva bus drivers say on entering their fourth week of strike action
A STRIKE by Arriva bus drivers across St Helens and the wider region is entering a fourth week – with no sign of the deadlock being broken as the Star went to press. 1,800 Arriva drivers in Merseyside and Greater Manchester walked out on July 20
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Unlevel alleyway leaves residents stuck in their homes
RESIDENTS with mobility issues say the state of the alley at the back of their homes leaves them housebound or paying out for taxis. People living on Nutgrove Road in Rainhill say they have complained many times to St Helens council due to the
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Man charged with two counts of indecent exposure
DETECTIVES have charged a man with two counts of indecent exposure, including one related to an alleged incident at a McDonald's restaurant. Stephen Pritchard, of Oakfield Drive, Widnes, was arrested and has now been charged with two counts of
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Woolf praises Dan Hill's attitude in playing on with injury
SAINTS coach Kristian Woolf has revealed that youngster Dan Hill injured his shoulder 10 minutes into Sunday's game against Castleford - but played on for another hour until being withdrawn. He will now be out of action for between four-to-six
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Woolf gives injury update ahead of Saints trip to Hull FC
SAINTS will welcome back Agnatius Paasi and Sione Mata’utia back into the fold for Sunday’s trip to Hull FC. Mata’utia has missed the last three games with suspension, while Paasi sat out Sunday’s win against Castleford after suffering the effects
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Martin Lewis shares what should be done 'TODAY' as energy bills could hit £4,200
Brits have been warned energy bills could hit a staggering high of £4,200 in January as experts blamed Ofgem for part of a massive hike in energy bills. In a new dire outlook for households, Cornwall Insight said that bills are set to soar to around
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Students finish term with two vans full of foodbank donations
RAINFORD High students made a huge donation to local foodbanks during their last term before the summer break. As part of a 'Foodbank Fridays' initiative, the students were encouraged to think of those struggling with the cost of living crisis
