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Teenage girl missing since the early hours - police issue appeal
POLICE are appealing to trace a 17-year-old from Rainhill who went missing this morning (Thursday). Madison Jordan was last seen at 1.10am at an address on Tasker Terrace, officers say. In a statement issued tonight, police said: “Madison
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Rewarding summer for RAMS
RAINFORD Runners and Multi Sports have enjoyed a rewarding August at local, national and international levels. On 13 August Gez Roberts set the second fastest bike split en route to third in his age group at the Bassenthwaite Triathlon. During
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CCTV shows Olivia's murderer running away after shooting
TWO guns were used in the shooting which killed nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool, police have said. Merseyside Police also released CCTV footage of the gunman running from the scene as they appealed once again for people with information
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GPs 'trying to help patients as much as possible' amid huge increase in demand
DURING a "very challenging" time in the healthcare sector, a St Helens GP emphasised that professionals are "always trying to help patients as much as possible". The evolving nature of the primary care sector means that patients now receive health
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Two taken to hospital after reported chemical leak at gym
A LARGE emergency service presence is in place at a gym in Warrington this afternoon, Thursday. Fire crews, police and paramedics are in attendance at Athelis Club and Spa in Gemini at present. The reason for the callout is a chemical leak.
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Win family tickets to Knowsley Safari - enter here
TO celebrate the collection of endangered species brick models extending its residency at Knowsley Safari until the end of September, we’re offering two lucky readers the chance to win family tickets to see it. Each ticket is valid for two adults
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Karate teacher discusses benefits of martial arts
A KARATE teacher who shares his passion for martial arts with his sons explains the benefits of knowing karate. Steve Scott has been a martial arts teacher for 38 years and started the sport in 1976. He currently has an academy in Newton-le-Willows
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Man turns to mindfulness following dad's sudden death
A MAN who turned to mindfulness following his dad’s sudden death has set up a wellbeing service. Chris Clare from Newton-le-Willows suffered with anxiety after his dad passed away from a suspected heart attack in 2015. After a challenging three
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Watch films for £3 at Cineworld in St Helens this Saturday - here's what's showing
A DISCOUNT day is coming to St Helens Cineworld this Saturday, with all films priced at just £3. On Saturday, September 3, the Chalon Way venue is joining forces with cinemas across the country for 'National Cinema Day'. Celebrating all things
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'Warm banks' could be set up in St Helens during cost-of-living crisis
URGENT action must be taken by the Government to help people through a potentially catastrophic cost of living crisis, political leaders in St Helens have warned. The call, by the leader of St Helens Council David Baines, comes amid resounding
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BBC Breakfast host Bill Turnbull dies as family issues statement
Former BBC Breakfast host Bill Turnbull has died, aged 66, his family has said. The TV presenter and journalist appeared on BBC Breakfast from 2001 until 2016, had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017. A statement from his family said
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Saints welcome back eight seniors for Toulouse encounter
SAINTS welcome back eight senior players for the last regular season game against Toulouse on Saturday (3pm). Jack Welsby, Jonny Lomax, captain James Roby, Matty Lees, Joe Batchelor and Konrad Hurrell all return after sitting out the Wakefield
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Tributes pour in for Haydock murder victim
TRIBUTES have been pouring in for a woman murdered in a flat in Haydock. The woman has been named on social media, but formal identification from Merseyside Police has yet to be issued. Police were contacted at 9.05am on Wednesday following
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Council working to drive down solar panel costs and reduce energy bills
ST HELENS Council is working on a scheme to drive down the costs of solar panels so that energy bills and carbon emissions can be reduced. Alongside other partners in the Liverpool City Region (LCR) Combined Authority, the council is backing a
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Date and time of Saints' Super League semi-final confirmed
SAINTS will play the second of the Super League semi-finals - with the full schedule for the Betfred Super League Play-Offs now confirmed. It is customary for the side finishing top of the table to have the earliest semi-final date. But instead
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Injury update on Mark Percival, Sione Mata'utia and Will Hopoate
MARK Percival, Sione Mata’utia and Will Hopoate will not play in Saints’ final regular season game on Saturday – but coach Kristian Woolf remains confident that they will feature in the semi-final in a fortnight’s time. Although England centre
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Saddened Star readers react to Haydock murder of woman in 40s
STAR readers have reacted with shock and sadness after a murder investigation was launched in Haydock following a woman's death. Police were contacted at 9.05am on Wednesday following concern for the safety of a woman at a property in Piele Road
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Kristian Woolf's switch from Saints to NRL new boys confirmed
KRISTIAN Woolf's long-term move to new NRL club the Dolphins has been confirmed this morning. It was announced yesterday that Woolf will leave Saints at the end of the season. He will become the assistant to Wayne Bennett, the greatest grand
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Police issue appeal after arson at rugby league club's training barn
POLICE have issued an appeal over the arson attack on Thatto Heath Crusaders rugby league club's training barn. Firefighters attended the blaze last Friday evening, August 26 and crews spent more than 90 minutes at the scene tackling the flames
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JAILED IN AUGUST: Court cases we have covered in past month
HERE is a look back at some of the court cases we have covered relating to St Helens in August. Karl Townsend A man was jailed for the manslaughter of a man from St Helens. Karl Townsend was jailed on August 5 for 19 years
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Business still to do, but an assessment of Kristian Woolf's time at Saints
KRISTIAN Woolf’s time at Saints will not be judged purely on the weighty haul of silverware – two Super League titles with a third up for grabs, a League Leaders’ Shield and a first Challenge Cup trophy after a 13 year break. Any assessment of
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Seven of the best curries in St Helens as chosen by you
WHEN it comes to curries the choice is endless – korma, tikka masala and dhansak or there’s jalfrezi, vindaloo and madras. Maybe you prefer a Thai curry instead and have to choose between red, green or yellow. Chicken tikka masala is Britain
