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Driver taken to hospital after vehicle upturns in Rainford bypass crash
A DRIVER was taken to hospital with a head injury after a vehicle ended up on its roof after a crash. The collision, which involved "one vehicle", took place on the A570 Rainford bypass, in the area of the roundabout near Holdi Indian restaurant
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Withholding information on Olivia’s murder is protecting killers - police warn
People who might be withholding information about the murder of a nine-year-old girl who was shot dead in her own home have been warned they are protecting killers. As part of their continuing investigation into Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s killing and
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Police make 170 arrests in operation targeting organised crime in Merseyside
MERSEYSIDE Police have arrested 170 people and seized a significant amount of vehicles, suspected Class A and B drugs, and firearms over the past week in an operation targeting serious and organised crime. A total of 58 warrants have been successfully
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Parents of teenager who died of rare brain disorder share her story ahead of her 15th birthday
THE heartbroken parents of a teenage girl who died from a rare brain condition are sharing her story on what would have marked her 15th birthday. Joy Osundeko from Parr was just 14 when she died in her sleep on June 13, 2022 from a condition called
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Makinson included, but Saints name a young 21 for Wakefield clash
FIVE potential debutants have been included in Kristian Woolf's 21-man Saints squad ahead of tomorrow's Betfred Super League Round 26 home clash against Wakefield Trinity (Monday), kick off 3pm. Three days after Friday's tough game at Wigan, Woolf
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Petrol station upgrade approved
NEW plans have been submitted seeking to upgrade facilities at a petrol station have been approved. Proposals for Garswood Filling Station on Garswood Road were drawn up earlier this year. These included for the demolition of the existing shop
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Machete 'swung towards man' in town centre disturbance
A MAN was arrested after a machete was reportedly swung at another man in a disturbance in St Helens town centre. Police attended an incident on North John Street at around 11.30pm on Saturday night, August 27. Police say the weapon (pictured
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Plans for QR Codes on viaduct to enable people to learn of historical importance
PLANS have been submitted to add QR code plates on to the Sankey Viaduct to enable people to learn about its historical significance. A planning application, submitted by Dr Barrie Pennington, seeks listed building consent for the creation of two
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Shop serving sweets and gifts reveals complete makeover
A BALLOON, gifts, and sweets shop in Newton-le-Willows has received a transformation since finding new owners. Jasmine’s on Newton High Street was taken over by the Agger family in February and has since undergone a makeover and an update to its
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St Helens Council confirms August Bank Holiday bin collection dates
WITH this weekend being a Bank Holiday there is always some confusion over when bins and recycling waste will be collected. St Helens Borough Council has confirmed that collections will be as normal. There will be no date changes for residents
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Police stop 'drug driver' after car seen 'at speed'
A CAR being driven by a suspected drug driver was stopped by police. Officers say they spotted a car being driven "at speed" on Clock Face Road on Saturday night, August 27. Police allege that the driver failed a drug was in possession of drugs
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Out of the earth came light...recalling how St Helens DNA was woven into London 2012 ceremony
IT‘S hard to believe it’s a decade since the nation basked in the uplifting and inspiring atmosphere of the London 2012 Olympics. And in the summer of the 10th anniversary of the momentous Games, it’s worth recalling how St Helens found a special
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How Roby's decision to play on impacts on Saints' recruitment plans for 2023
SAINTS’ recruitment plans for 2023 have been amended with the decision by skipper James Roby to play on for another year. Head coach Kristian Woolf said: “If he was to have retired we would have had to look for a No9 but now we don’t. “So it
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New school uniform rules laid out to save parents money during cost of living crisis
A NEW law to protect parents from unnecessary school uniform costs comes into effect next month. From September 2022, state schools will be forced to remove "unnecessary branded items" on their uniforms. To help with uniform costs amid the
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Plans for 99 homes on 'arable grassland' submitted to council
PLANS have been sent in to the council seeking permission for the construction of almost 100 homes. Wain Homes North West have sent in the proposals for land west of Mill Lane, on the edge of Newton-le-Willows. The plans seek permission for
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Faces can be found in the most unusual places
FACES can appear in the most unusual places and they've been captured on camera by members of St Helens Star Camera Club. Pareidolia is the phenomenon of seeing something different in a seemingly random place or object and eagle-eyed photographers
