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Cost of living crisis: Evictions are rising in St Helens - what the figures how
TENANTS in St Helens were evicted from their homes more than a dozen times by landlords as the cost-of-living crisis hit people's wallets and energy prices rocketed, new figures show. Charities have warned that many tenants are facing uncertain
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North west villages named among poshest places to live in the UK
It’s official, the countryside property market is booming as people turn away from towns and cities in search of the perfect rural bolthole. Estate agents Knight Frank this week reported the highest number of sales in the country market for 15
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Parents in certain jobs can get back to school discounts at Asda, Wilko and more
It’ll soon be time for the kids to go back to school and with that comes lots of shopping whether it’s for uniform or stationary, and sometimes even both. Blue Light Card has revealed its current deals to help families save some money while kitting
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Tyson Fury's cousin stabbed to death as boxer makes heart-breaking plea to UK government
Tyson Fury has announced the death of his cousin on Instagram after he was involved in a fatal stabbing. His cousin, Rico Burton, was murdered last night, Fury said in the Instagram post. The boxer called on the UK government to do more to
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‘Words fail me’ - disgust after rubbish dumped in park
A DISGUSTED park-goer has shared a shocking picture of fly-tipping that he discovered in a park on Sunday. Star reader Chris Shaw came across the dumped waste in Sherdley Park. Chris, a regular visitor to the park and photographic contributor
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Parents told of tax-free childcare scheme that could save them thousands
PARENTS are being advised they could make significant savings by signing up for the Government's Tax-Free Childcare scheme. New statistics from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have revealed that 65,620 families in the North West received up to £2,000
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The 2 players to catch Woolf's eye the most in Saints' win against Hull KR
TOMMY Makinson’s 22-point haul against Hull KR made him a standout. He crossed for Saints’ first two tries and kicked six goals, some of them beauties from the touchline. The assists from the returning Jack Welsby and his sudden interjection
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How quickly are house prices rising in St Helens? What the latest figures show
HOUSE prices increased by 4.4 per cent – more than the average for the North West – in St Helens in June, new figures show. The rise contributes to the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area grow by 19.5 per cent over the
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Villagers' fears over 'vital community asset'
VILLAGERS have expressed alarm after their local library was among those earmarked for closure later this year. The Star reported that six libraries in the borough, including Rainhill, are in line to be closed at the end of October, unless prospective
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'Exciting' time to be an independent business in St Helens, says new Two Brothers manager
AN INDEPENDENT coffee shop is growing their community of customers as the town centre plans for an "exciting" regeneration process around them. After building successful stores in Altrincham and Warrington, Two Brothers opened up in St Helens town
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Ten terrific snaps taken in St Helens this week
PERFECTLY still dragon flies, blue skies and hidden creepy crawlies were in the frame this week for St Helens Star Camera Club members. The Camera Club is a supportive and friendly group of amateur and professional photographers and as well as
