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Corey Norman banned for putting "hand between buttocks" of Warrington player
TOULOUSE Olympique's Corey Norman has been banned for eight matches, and fined £500, after being found guilty by an independent Operational Rules Tribunal of a Grade F charge of Other Contrary Behaviour in last Thursday’s Betfred Super League fixture
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Faith group to deliver mobile food bank after huge funding boost
A LOCAL chaplaincy has successfully bid for funding to help deliver a brand-new mobile community food pantry across the borough. Mission in the Economy (MitE) will receive £124,842 of funding to support the St Helens Mobile Community Food Pantry
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Arriva bus strike to continue as drivers 'overwhelmingly' reject pay offer
THE strike that has brought Arriva bus services to a halt in St Helens and across the North West is set to continue after drivers overwhelmingly rejected an 'improved' pay offer today. Around 1,800 workers for the bus operator returned a 96% yes
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Review which will look into possibility of Newton Town Council launches
A COMMUNITY Governance Review into parish council arrangements, including the creation of a possible Newton Town Council, has commenced. The review will allow St Helens Borough Council to consider what changes are needed to current arrangements
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Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh dies aged 41, his family confirms
Former Pop Idol contestant Darius Campbell Danesh has died aged 41, his family has confirmed. The singer and actor rose to fame on ITV talent shows Popstars and Pop Idol 20 years ago. Danesh came third on Pop Idol, following both singers Will
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Police still appealing for CCTV and witnesses after fatal crash
POLICE are still appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage after a crash in which 24-year-old Jordan Yates died after a car hit a tree. Emergency services were called to Scafell Road, Moss Bank at about 2am on Thursday, August 11, to reports of
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Tutor launches meditation class to help young people deal with lockdown impact
A TUTOR has set up a meditation class following fears that lockdown has impacted young people's mental wellbeing. Emma Tilbury, from Newton-le-Willows, has noticed a change in her students’ confidence and believes this is due to isolating from
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Girl, six, sings This Girl is on Fire to Alicia Keys via Instagram Live
A SIX-YEAR-OLD girl impressed award winning singer Alicia Keys with her singing via Instagram Live. Luchiana Julienne-Ballingall from Sutton loves to sing. Since the age of two she has been having regular singing lessons and with her family
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Pilks strikes suspended after new pay offer
PLANNED strikes by glassmakers at Pilkingtons in St Helens have been suspended following an improved pay offer. Union Unite has confirmed today that industrial action has been postponed. Strikes due to take place between August 17 and August
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Willowbrook Hospice receives grant towards 25th anniversary appeal
WILLOWBROOK Hospice has received a grant of £2,500 to be used towards improvements to the building. The hospice based in Knowsley was awarded the funding by Maximus Foundation UK, an organisation supporting employability and health and improve
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Discussions over Saints' Super League semi-final date
A DECISION has yet to be made on the running order of this year's Super League play-off semi finals. All that has been confirmed so far is the dates and broadcast partners for the finals series, with the matches televised by both Sky and Channel
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Proposals for work on trees at care home site
PLANS for work to a number of trees covered by a preservation order have been submitted – including one which is at ‘high risk’ of falling onto the road. An application for the trees at Alexandra Care Home in Newton-le-Willows, on Wargrave Road
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Coach's corner evening at Saints with Woolfy and Wello
THE next event for Alex Walmsley Testimonial will be held on Tuesday, 30 August at the Totally Wicked Stadium commencing at 7.30pm. After the huge success of the Evening With Keiron & Robes, the committe has decided on a similar format for the
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Storks come from behind to snatch a share of the spoils
It was another entertaining 2-2 draw at Barrows Farm on Saturday as Billinge came from two goals behind to claim a share of the spoils with Cheadle Heath Nomads Reserves. On a blistering hot day this was a real game of two halves as the visitors
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Motorists advised to avoid area as works take place
MOTORISTS have been advised to avoid an area as works to replace a link box take place. Scottish Power is working on Blackbrook Road at the junction of Ashurst Drive this week, from Monday, August 15 to Friday, August, 19 to replace a link box.
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Charity match in memory of Liverpool St Helens great Mike Slemen
SATURDAY 27 August, one week before the start of the Rugby Union season, sees a Memorial Match at Moss Lane (3pm) for Mike Slemen, Liverpool St Helens’ most capped international player. The game, featuring a number of ex internationals is between
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St Helens Town get off to a rocky start at Waterloo Dock
THE new-look St Helens Town’s season got off to a rocky start with a 1-0 defeat at Waterloo Dock on Saturday. Having been relegated to the Liverpool County Premier League, the entire first team has had to be rebuilt and the task has not been made
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Saints' 60-metre try that showcased Joey Lussick's full attacking skillset
SAINTS' number two hooker Joey Lussick showed his eye for the gap, footwork and pace to score a solo try from beyond the half way line in the rout against Hull FC on Sunday. And that showcasing of his skillset will give the former Salford and Parramatta
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Older residents called to check eligibility for £650 payment during cost of living crisis
OLDER residents are being asked to check their eligibility for a one-off payment worth £650. Across the UK, around 1.4 million pensioners receive Pension Credit, yet it is estimated that around 850,000 low-income households could be missing out
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Ukrainian refugees meet in St Helens to help settle into community
A GROUP of Ukrainian refugees gathered in the town centre last week to help settle into the local community. Organised by veteran mental health charity No Duff, around 20 refugees attended a welcome coffee morning at the Wonderland Community Centre
