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Celebrity line-up to hit bowling green for Lol Pennington Memorial Cup
A CELEBRITY crown green bowling event featuring Johnny Vegas will return to Ruskin Drive on Saturday. When and what is taking place? The event will once again take place from 1pm, organised by The Steve Prescott Foundation, along with Woolyback
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Police fire warning after reports of recent criminal damage and anti-social behaviour
POLICE say they have had recent reports of criminal damage and anti-social behaviour in Prescot town centre and the new Shakespeare North theatre. Officers said they have had reports of recent incidents in the area. Police said they have engaged
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Hopes of breakthrough in bus driver strike after fresh talks
A MAJOR step forward has been taken in the long-running bus driver walk out across Merseyside that could lead to strikes being brought to an end. Following a series of talks held between the unions and Arriva today, the bus operator has tabled
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Investigation into arson outside village library
POLICE are investigating after a bin was set alight outside a village library. Officers received a report of the arson on View Road, Rainhill, which took place on Sunday evening, August 7. A large bin had been torched outside Rainhill Library
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More than 1,500 babies born in St Helens last year
MORE than 1,500 babies were born in St Helens last year, figures show. The British Pregnancy Advisory Service said a rise in the national fertility rate may have been caused by many women delaying trying to conceive during the worst of the Covid
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Dozens of drink-drive casualties in St Helens over three years
DOZENS of people were killed or injured in drink driving incidents in St Helens over just three years, new figures show. The Campaign Against Drink Driving said the more than 14,000 casualties across the country shows there are "many people who
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Firefighters called to blaze at country park
FIRE crews have been called to tackle a blaze at Sankey Valley Country Park. Firefighters have attended the scene in Haydock this afternoon, Friday, August 12. Crews are putting out a fire involving a quantity of straw. READ >
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Rising number of coercive control crimes in Merseyside
A RISING number of offences for controlling and coercive behaviour are being recorded in Merseyside, figures show. The latest recorded crime statistics – which also show a rise in offences nationally – come amid criticism of ITV over the alleged
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Dozens of visas issued for refugees to stay in St Helens
DOZENS of visas have been issued for Ukrainians to stay with hosts in St Helens – but a new survey reveals hosts across the country need support from the Government to continue as costs soar. Since March, Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion
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Look inside this stunning 4 bed detached out on the market for £500,000
LOOK inside this beautiful four bedroomed detached house complete with double garage on the market for over £530,000. The property is set in the popular area of Eccleston on Gawsworth Close and is tucked away into a tranquil, tree lined cul de
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Perseid meteor shower to light up the night sky this week
Fans of the night sky are in for an extra special moment this week as the Perseid meteor shower is set to light up the night skies in what is considered one of the highlights of the year for stargazers. It is expected to peak in the early hours
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5 reasons you can't sleep during a heatwave and how to fix it
People across the UK are bracing themselves to a weekend of high heat with highs of 36C predicted. The Met Office has issued a four-day Amber weather warning as Brits prepare for a second heatwave in as many months. There is also a heat health
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Police name ninth person charged with murder of Michael Toohey
A NINTH person has been charged with the murder of 18-year-old Michael Toohey in Liverpool city centre in April this year. Michael, of Oil Street, Liverpool died following an assault at an internet café on London Road on Saturday, April 16.
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First Shakespearean play set to grace cockpit theatre at Shakespeare North next month
THE first Shakespearean inspired production is set to take to the stage at Shakespeare North’s cockpit theatre. The theatre opened last month with a host of performances, however A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be the first Shakespeare performance
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Co-op to launch scheme in order to save communities from running out of cash
Food retail group the Co-op has plans to help communities so that they can avoid becoming "cash deserts". It said it will offer free ATMs in every store where possible, and if not offer free cashback services or Post Office counter withdrawals
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Saints' 21-man squad for Sunday's Round 23 Super League trip to Hull FC
WILL Hopoate, Sione Mata'utia and Agnatius Paasi all return to the squad ahead of Sunday's trip to the MKM Stadium to face Hull FC (kick off 3pm). Hopoate returns after a three game absence and will boost the back line options. Sione Mata’utia
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Rugby League confirms new date for 2023 Challenge Cup Final
THE Betfred Challenge Cup Final will return to Wembley Stadium in 2023 – exactly a year to the day on Saturday 12 August. And, for the first time, the Betfred Women’s Challenge Cup Final will be part of Rugby League’s traditional showpiece occasion
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Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning for St Helens as heatwave wanes
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms affecting much of the UK, including St Helens on Monday, August 15. This warning will be in place from 6am and it will end at 11.59pm on Monday. Met Office issues yellow
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Merseyrail running limited service during strike action next week - what it means for you
MERSEYRAIL has confirmed that a "limited train service" will be in operation during two 24-hour strikes next week. Network Rail staff who are members of the RMT union will walk out on Thursday, August 18 and Saturday, August 20. The Liverpool
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St Helens Town kick off new season at Waterloo Dock
ST HELENS Town start their first game of the new season away to Waterloo Dock AFC at Anfield Sports this Saturday 13 August, 3pm ko. It’s the beginning of a new era for the Town. As founder members of the North West Counties League the Blues
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Doors are now open at Planet Doughnut
DOUGHNUT lovers queued from 8am ahead of Planet Doughnut opening its doors on the Linkway retail park. This is the ninth store by the Shropshire based brand, which also has venues in Cheshire and Warrington. It's moved into part of the
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Liverpool makes short list to host 2023 Eurovision Song Contest
LIVERPOOL has made the shortlist of potential host cities for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 to be held in the UK. Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield are the other cities with DJ Scott Mills joining Zoe Ball on the
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Motorist disqualified from driving 21 times jailed for getting behind the wheel again
A MOTORIST with an appalling driving record has been jailed for getting behind the wheel again. Brian Jevons has an astonishing 21 previous convictions for disqualified driving. Yet this did not stop him from motoring around Burtonwood – in
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Two Brothers hosting free coffee pop up today - here's where to get it
A POPULAR coffee shop will be offering free coffee to residents in Earlestown today (Friday, August 12). Coming as the first-of-its-kind event for the independent business, Two Brothers will be operating a pop-up coffee shop inside The Deli at
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We're looking for the best gym in St Helens
FITNESS is a way of life for many people with so many sports, activities and classes available to keep our energy levels up and our minds and bodies healthy. With Zumba classes, HIIT sessions and kick boxing as well as yoga, pilates and spin on
