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Warning issued to anyone who eats fish and chips in the UK
Brits who love to indulge in fish and chips after a long week could be in for a nasty surprise within weeks with prices set to soar amid shortage fears. The cost of chips could rise after suppliers warned the numerous heatwaves this summer has
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UK pubs warn of mass closures 'within months' amid rapidly increasing energy bills
Pub and brewing company owners have sent out a warning saying mass closures could be likely within months due to rapidly increasing energy bills. Bosses of six of the UK’s biggest pub and brewing companies have signed an open letter to the Government
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Police officer tried to save Olivia by covering gunshot wound
A POLICE officer tried to save the life of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel by using his hand to cover her gunshot wound as he carried her into hospital, an inquest has heard. Andre Rebello, the senior coroner for Liverpool who dealt with the
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Storks kick-start campaign with win over Knutsford
BILLINGE kick-started their season on Saturday when they beat a decent Knutsford outfit 3-0 at Barrows Farm on Saturday. Every Storks’ player put in an excellent shift led by a solid back three that rarely missed a tackle and kept the ball superbly
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Woman, 25, dies after falling ill at Creamfields music festival
A WOMAN sadly died at Creamfields music festival over the weekend, police have confirmed. The annual event took place between Thursday and Sunday in Daresbury, attracting close to 70,000 people. Sadly however, the festival saw the death of
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Man who supplied crack cocaine and heroin in St Helens jailed
A MAN who supplied crack cocaine and heroin in St Helens has been jailed. Jordan Bassey-Smith, 27, was sentenced to five years in prison at Liverpool Crown Court. Bassey-Smith, of Wordsworth Street, Toxteth, Liverpool, was arrested by Merseyside
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Mum's plea to others as she finds her baby's grave more than 50 years later
A MUM who has finally found her baby’s grave after more than 50 years is encouraging others to contact their local council. Marjorie Corcoran suffered a stillborn birth on February 3 1967 during a period where she lived in Rhyl, however, she never
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DISCIPLINARY: Charges from Super League Round 26 fixtures
NO Saints players feature in this week's Match Review Panel sanctions. Saturday's opponents Toulouse Olympique are affected with Romain Navarette banned for two matches for a head butt. The full list of this week's sanctions. Korbin Sims
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The hospital gardening project that is for everyone
AN inclusive gardening project has been launched at Newton Community Hospital. Patients, visitors, and NHS staff at the Newton-le-Willows hospital will have the opportunity to use the newly improved garden space. The project is led by social
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Church set to show off local talent with craft and gift fair
A CRAFT and gift fair is set to take place at St Peter’s Church next month. The fair will see stalls set up in the church on Newton-le-Willows High Street. There will be a variety of goods available to purchase, including jewellery, candles
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Police update after man, 22, arrested and 'machete-type' weapon seized
POLICE have released a man under investigation as inquiries continue into an incident in St Helens town centre during which a machete-type weapon was seized. Officers arrested a man and recovered the blade following the disturbance in St Helens
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Whiston Hospital to get new surgical hub to tackle Covid-19 backlog
WHISTON Hospital is now home to one of 50 new surgical hubs opening across the country to help bust Covid-19 backlogs. These hubs will provide at least 100 more operating theatres and over 1,000 beds so people get the surgery they need. They
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Kristian Woolf explains Saints selections for Wigan and Wakefield
SAINTS coach Kristian Woolf explained why he fielded his strongest team at Wigan and a youthful squad for yesterday's clash with Wakefield. Getting the team up to the mark and used to the intensity of finals football was ther main consideration
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Man describes community effort to save driver of overturned tanker on East Lancs
A DAD-of-two who was part of a community effort to rescue the driver of a tanker which overturned on the East Lancs has described the dramatic events. Kevin Briers from Haydock was going out for dinner with his wife and children when he saw the
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Police issue update in Ashley Dale murder investigation
TWO people have been conditionally bailed by detectives investigating the murder of Knowsley Council worker Ashley Dale. Officers were called to an address in Leinster Road in Old Swan at around 12.40am on Sunday, August 21 following reports of
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Northern launch flash sale with more than one million tickets for just £1
NORTHERN has launched a flash sale with more than one million tickets available for just £1. The £1 tickets are available on bookings made online or through the Northern app – for journeys across the north of England. The bookings must be for
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Positive news on Saints wing Tommy Makinson's knee
TOMMY Makinson returned to the fold yesterday after missing the big Wigan derby on Friday with injury. The international wing played centre in the youthful side that lost at home to Wakefield after scan results revealed that there was no risk of
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Striking a pose
STAR Camera Club member Paul Wilson found this subject more than willing to strike a pose. Share your pictures on St Helens Star Camera Club's Facebook group.
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East Lancs reopens after eight-hour closure due to tanker overturning
THE East Lancs reopened in the early hours of the morning at Carr Mill after being closed for eight hours due to an overturned tanker. Emergency crews were called to the Toby Carvery Waterside at Carr Mill at about 4.10pm on Monday after the HGV
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Liz Truss criticised by St Helens MP after pulling out of interview with BBC’s Nick Robinson
LIZ Truss has faced criticism from St Helens MP Conor McGinn after pulling out of an interview with veteran political journalist Nick Robinson which was due to air on Tuesday. The Tory leadership frontrunner’s team said she could “no longer spare
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Woman sentenced for assault, theft and drugs offences
A WOMAN who admitted to theft, assault and drugs offences has been given a community order. Katie Swiderek, of Phoenix Brow, St Helens, appeared at Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates' Court on August 15. Swiderek, 36, pleaded guilty
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Woolf's high praise for Saints young stars despite defeat
SEVERAL of the young Saints handed a rare start for Monday’s clash with Wakefield emerged with enhanced reputations and gave an indication of potentially bright futures in the red vee. Only three members of the club’s 1-17 were selected – Tommy
