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Man arrested on suspicion of murdering woman
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman in Haydock. Police detained the 43-year-old St Helens man in Liverpool following the discovery of the woman's body at an address in Piele Road, Haydock on Wednesday.
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Town’s home defeat against East Villa
ST HELENS Town went into their second consecutive home game looking to pick up their first points in the Liverpool County Premier League against East Villa. After an improved second half in the previous game against Sefton Athletic and the return
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Child bereavement centre suffers a break in
A CHILD bereavement centre in Earlestown was broken into last night. Daniel Thompson, founder of Ava Marie Foundation, was alerted before midnight that an intruder was at the centre. Daniel set up the foundation in 2019 following his baby daughter
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Newton residents call to delay formation of town council due to cost of living crisis
A GROUP of residents in Newton-le-Willows have created a petition to delay the formation of Newton Town Council due to the severity of current cost of living crisis. Newton Town Council Information is a community group aiming to update residents
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What does 'jury discharged' mean following no verdicts at the Ryan Giggs trial?
The jury has been discharged in the trial of Ryan Giggs but what does this mean and what comes next? The former Manchester United footballer had been on trial for four weeks but the jury has failed to reach any verdicts. After a total of 22
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Running group challenges residents to take on Couch to 5K course
A RUNNING group is set to begin its next Couch to 5K course in September. Resolution Runners is a volunteer group based in Newton-le-Willows that hosts a running session twice a week. The group was set up in 2015 following Elly Roberts, her
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Woolf's view: 'I would 100 per cent endorse Paul Wellens as Saints' next coach'
SAINTS have begun their search for a new head coach for the 2023 season following the announcement that Kristian Woolf is returning to Australia at the end of the year. Woolf, who has so far helped deliver two Super League titles, a Challenge Cup
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Murder investigation launched after death of woman
A MURDER investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in Haydock. Police were contacted at 9.05am following concern for the safety of a woman at a property in Piele Road. Paramedics attended and found the woman, in her 40s
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Woolf: Leaving Saints, what he'll miss and thoughts on possible successor
SAINTS boss Kristian Woolf explained the reasons behind his decision to return to Australia at the end of this season - and highlighted why that was such a tough call to make when the Star’s Mike Critchley caught up with him. MC: You have had a
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Kristian Woolf to leave Saints at the end of the season
KRISTIAN Woolf is calling time on his three-year stay at Saints and will return home at the end of the season to take up a new challenge in Australia in 2023. Saints will announce his successor at the end of the season and Woolf has his own thoughts
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Anger as Queens Park is damaged by fire
QUEENS Park has been vandalised and left with costly fire damage. The park this morning shows the aftermath of two fires in the play area, with a section near the slide and rubber protector matting being damaged. A volunteer discovered the
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Third person arrested in connection with Ashley Dale murder
DETECTIVES investigating the murder of Knowsley Council worker Ashley Dale have arrested a third person. Officers were called to an address in Leinster Road at around 12.40am on Sunday, August 21 following reports of concern for a woman at the
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Offender injured policeman and gave fake name to evade arrest in stolen car
AN offender who injured a policeman while trying to evade arrest in a stolen car has been put behind bars. Paul Henry was parked by Fox Covert Cemetery in Appleton, Warrington when he was stopped by the officer while on patrol on Wednesday, August
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"Tell us what you know": appeal continues after murder of Merseyside schoolgirl
DETECTIVES investigating the murder of Merseyside schoolgirl Olivia Pratt-Korbel are continuing to appeal for information just over a week on from her tragic passing. Police attended at a house on Kingsheath Avenue, Dovecot at 10pm last Monday
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CRICKET: Relegation threatened Newton le Willows bowled out for 37 by Northern
NEWTON le Willow's grip on their Liverpool Competition Premier League status is slipping after a chastening defeat at Northern. Still reeling from their 80 point deduction due to a breach of regulations surrounding overseas player Rizwan Haider
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Best Gym 2022 award for battling gym stereotypes and cliches
AXE & Hammer Fitness has been combatting gym cliches and stereotypes for the past three years making sure customers don’t feel intimated when they’re working out. The loyal gym-goers are so grateful for the relaxed and friendly environment that
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Friendship group urges people not to cut back on socialising amid rising living costs
AS LIVING costs continue to rise, a friendship group is urging residents to not cut back on socialising. The not-for-profit group St Helens & Warrington Oddfellows, which has 305 local members, many older or retired, is becoming increasingly concerned
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Amateur rugby league club 'devastated' after second arson attack in 3 years
AN AMATEUR rugby league club says it has has been left "devastated" after its training barn was torched for the second time within three years. Firefighters attended the blaze at Thatto Heath Crusaders' facility on Friday evening, August 26.
