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Millions to receive £150 cost of living payment next month - are you eligible?
Millions of households will receive a £150 cost-of-living payment from the end of next month, the Government has said. The one-off payment, announced in May, will be paid automatically to people who receive certain disability benefits from September
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Thousands of children in contact with mental health services in St Helens
THOUSANDS of children and young people have been in contact with mental health services in St Helens over the last year, new figures show. Children's mental health charity YoungMinds said the figures are "harrowing", especially as students receive
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This is what League Leaders' Shield success would say about Saints' players
SAINTS head coach Kristian Woolf has described what a League Leaders’ Shield success this season would say about his players. One point is needed from the remaining three rounds of Super League to secure the table-toppers’ prize for St Helens RLFC
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Dad who founded charity after loss of newborn daughter set to launch bereavement hub
A DAD whose newborn daughter passed away at 11-days-old is set to launch a bereavement hub for the charity in her name. Daniel Thompson from Newton-le-Willows set up Ava Marie Foundation in 2019 in memory of his daughter who died of Anencephaly
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Drug user who grabbed woman around neck and dragged her in park branded 'dangerous young man'
A MAN who grabbed a young woman by the neck and dragged her towards a bush while she was running in a park was described as a "dangerous young man" by a judge. Keenan Fairclough, 21, was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday to 40 months
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Police chiefs appeal to ‘criminal fraternity’ to help identify girl’s killer
MERSEYSIDE Police have urged criminals to turn in the killer of a nine-year-old girl in Liverpool, saying her shooting “crosses every single boundary”. Olivia Pratt-Korbel died in hospital on Monday after a gunman forced his way into her home on
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Inaugural 'Treasure Hunt' pub crawl to take place this Bank Holiday weekend
BANK Holiday weekends are often the time to go on a pub crawl with your friends or family. However, there will be one with a differnece held this Sunday as a 'Treasure Hunt' will be held for the first time by the St Helens and Districts CAMRA branch
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Woolf confirms Hopoate hamstring scan result and the plans for his return
SAINTS boss Kristian Woolf has revealed the outcome of a scan on Will Hopoate's hamstring injury. And he has confirmed the full-back will not be playing in the next few games, starting with the trip to Wigan Warriors on Friday when a draw or win
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Trustees 'sickened' after workers' memorial vandalised
TRUSTEES behind the creation of a memorial to people who lost their lives at work have been left "sickened and saddened" after it was vandalised. The Workers' Memorial, at Vera Page Park, was defaced by graffiti, which was first spotted on Saturday
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CRICKET: Newton le Willows recover from points deduction to record important win over New Brighton
NEWTON le Willows responsed to the blow of being docked 80 points for fielding an inelgible player by thrashing New Brighton in Love Lane Liverpool Competition Premier League. Chris Chamber's side, who have performed well in their first season
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Traffic disruption after crash
THERE has been traffic disruption after a crash this afternoon, Tuesday, August 23. A traffic accident was reported on Scholes Lane, near to The Meads, in Eccleston Park. READ > Court hears of woman's terror during Sherdley Park attack
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Self-funded centre having to make adjustments as cost of living bills continue to rise
A COMMUNITY centre is having to make adjustments as costs continue to soar. Newton Community Centre depends on public donations and funding to keep its doors open, however, with the rising costs of bills, donations have become less frequent.
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Great Eccleston Bake Off returns
GREAT Eccleston Bake Off is returning for its eighth year. After a successful seven years prior to the pandemic, the well-enjoyed competition returns next month in search of a new top baker. The baking contest is traditionally judged by Women
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Police name girl, 9, shot dead by gunman in Liverpool
A NINE-YEAR-OLD girl who was shot dead in Liverpool when a gunman chased another man into her home and fired “with complete disregard” for anyone else in the property has been identified. Merseyside Police named the child as Olivia Pratt-Korbel
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Knowsley Council share statement after 'extremely popular' employee shot dead in back garden
KNOWSLEY Council has expressed its sympathies to the family of an "extremely popular" employee who was fatally shot over the weekend. Ashley Dale, an Environmental Health officer at Knowsley Council, was shot in her back garden in Old Swan, Liverpool
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Two arrested after woman, 50s, fatally stabbed in Merseyside pub carpark
TWO men have been arrested following the fatal stabbing of a woman in Kirkby on Monday night (August 22). Police were called to Brambles pub on Cherryfield Drive at around 8.10pm following reports of an altercation. A woman in her 50s was found
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Court hears of woman's terror during Sherdley Park attack
A WOMAN who was grabbed around the neck from behind while jogging said she sometimes recoils from the touch of her husband due to the impact of the “terrifying” attack. The Star reported that Keenan Fairclough, 21, was jailed for 40 months for
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Where a Saints League Leaders' Shield win in 2022 would rank
SAINTS could still finish anywhere from midway to lower end in the statistical rankings of their League Leaders' Shield wins – if they do in deed go on to take the crown this season. Kristian Woolf's men need one point from their remaining three
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New bar bringing back the spirit of WestFest with first family fun day
A NEW bar in St Helens town centre is throwing its first family fundraiser this weekend, in homage to the tradition of WestFest. Eden's bar and restaurant opened up on Westfield Street last month, taking over the premises vacated by Bar Java.
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Girl, 9, shot dead at house in Liverpool
A NINE-YEAR-OLD girl has been fatally shot in Liverpool and two other people are in hospital with gunshot injuries. Officers began a murder investigation after attending a house on Kingsheath Avenue, Knotty Ash, at 10pm following reports an unknown
