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Police car involved in crash
A POLICE car was involved in a crash this evening. Merseyside Police confirmed the patrol vehicle had been involved in a crash in Newton-le-Willows. The incident happened on Winston Avenue at the junction with Victoria Road. Residents confirmed
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Pride of St Helens: The Arts Award nominees
HERE'S the shortlist of nominees for the Pride of St Helens' Arts Award, sponsored by the Imperial Food & Drink Quarter. The awards night takes place this Friday, November 18. The K’s Earlestown four-piece the K’s have gone from strength
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Champions Saints get back to work under new boss Paul Wellens
CHAMPIONS Saints have returned to pre-season training with Paul Wellens taking his first sessions since moving up to the head coach’s job. And there was a mixture of youth and experience, with new boys Wesley Bruines and Tee Ritson, plus those
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Owner 'heartbroken' to move out of 'comfort blanket' salon
A SALON owner is "devastated" to move out of her studio in St Helens. Lisa Ireland from Haydock has been the owner of The Hair Team for over 19 years and is now starting a new chapter with a home-based salon. The decision to move out of the
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Merseyside woman, last seen at train station, missing
A MERSEYSIDE woman is missing from home. Luci Morgan from the Fazakerley area of Liverpool was last seen at Hillside train station at around 4pm on Friday, November 11. The 26-year-old is described as a white female, 5ft 4in tall, of medium
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Global record-selling band from the 80s announce hometown gig
A BAND from Newton-le-Willows is set to perform in their hometown this weekend. Troyen, a heavy metal band from Newton who first formed in the 80s, will be performing at The Griffin in Earlestown on Saturday as their last show of their North West
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Motorists warned of disruption at road junction this week
MOTORISTS are warned over potential disruption as a closure is in place as works begin on a street this week. Works on Swinburne Road, Dentons Green, at the junction with Dentons Green Lane started on Monday, November 14. ITS Technology Group
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Police: How domestic violence victims can come forward after 'brutal' murder case
POLICE have issued contact numbers that victims of domestic abuse after a man was jailed for the "brutal" murder of his former paertner. Robert Massey, from Haydock, was jailed last Thursday for life to serve a minimum of 28 years for the murder
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LSH beat Leigh to retain lead at top of the league
It was top against bottom at Moss Lane on Saturday when LSH entertained Leigh in the Lancashire and Cheshire 1 ADM Counties League, and that is certainly how an entertaining first half turned out. With both half backs at the top of their form,
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Saints to host Her Legacy series with World Cup stars
SAINTS will be hosting the HerLegacy event at the Totally Wicked Stadium on 26 November where fans will be able to meet the England stars of the Women’s World Cup. In partnership with The National Lottery and the RFL, Saints Community Development
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How you can score a free drink at this UK pub chain ahead of the World Cup
A UK Pub company and brewer is offering customers a free drink when they download and register on their app ahead of the World Cup. Greene King - which has pubs in St Helens including The Gerard, The Grapes and the Seven Stars - has kicked off
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Football club vows to ban fans responsible for 'abhorrent abuse'
PRESCOT Cables Football Club has vowed to ban any fans found to be responsible for shouting vile abuse during Friday night's derby against City of Liverpool FC. Cables and City of Liverpool played out a 1-1 draw in the Northern Premier League Division
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Ambitious plans as council sets to bring ‘additional value to communities’
ST HELENS BOROUGH COUNCIL has set out plans to bring more opportunities to the community. The plans hope to "bring additional value to communities" by measuring, monitoring, and growing social values in all areas. The new Social Value Policy
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Olivia Attwood breaks silence on rush to A&E from I'm A Celeb jungle
Olivia Attwood has opened up on the night she was rushed to A&E from the I’m A Celeb jungle on ITV This Morning. Speaking to Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby the Love Island star revealed she was left wondering whether she was pregnant
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More than 2,000 jobs set for Fiddler's Ferry site with demolition date set
THE first part of the huge scheme to redevelop the former Fiddler's Ferry Power Station has been revealed. Peel NRE, which now owns the former coal-fired power station in Cuerdley, Warrington, says 2,100 jobs will created by its scheme to demolish
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Tesco customers urged to act TODAY amid major change leaving shoppers 'gutted'
Tesco Clubcard members have been urged to act today over a change to Clubcard points in November. Clubcard members have previously been warned to use their delivery codes before the November 14 deadline in an email sent out to shoppers in October
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Pride of St Helens 2022 - the nominees for Young Sportsperson of the Year
THE Pride of St Helens Awards, sponsored by Mikhail Hotel & Leisure Group, will take place on Friday, November 18. We're profiling the shortlisted nominees this week - here are the profiles of the three in the running for the Pride of St Helens
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Union accuses fire service of 'astounding arrogance' as staff vote for action
STAFF at Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service have voted "overwhelmingly" to take action short of a strike. Firefighters, control staff and green book staff (non-uniformed staff) have voted in favour of the action. The percentage of those who
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Town's win at Sefton can be a springboard for season
AFTER last week’s heavy home defeat, which saw Town drop to bottom of the league, the last thing the team wanted was a trip to reigning champions Sefton Athletic. In the reverse fixture early in the season Town suffered a 4-1 defeat, so expectations
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Hope Acro gymnasts compete with best in the British Championships
It was a landmark weekend for Newton-le-Willows' Hope Acro as two partnerships travelled to Stoke-on-Trent to compete in the British Championships. After last year's success in the British NDP Grade Finals, the club were delighted to qualify two
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Everyone will need to 'pay a bit more tax' in new budget, Jeremy Hunt warns
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has warned that everyone will need to pay “a bit more tax” after this week’s budget as he warned of “sacrifices” across the board. However, Mr Hunt said it is “not just going to be bad news” when he announces his budget on
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Prescot to get new Aldi supermarket as plans approved
PRESCOT will be getting a major new Aldi after plans were approved. The proposals, for a new Aldi store at the 3.8-hectare former BICC site on Cables Way in Prescot, were objected to by rival supermarket giants Tesco and Asda. Tesco, in particular
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St Helens Council issues update on £1m shipping container leisure development
THE opening of a new retail and leisure hub on the site of a former multi-storey car park in St Helens has been delayed until next year. The Star reported in the summer after planning permission was granted for up to seven years for land where
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#OpSceptre targeting knife crime in St Helens this week
A WEEK of action tackling knife crime is underway in St Helens as part of a national campaign. #OpSceptre aims to proactively target those carrying weapons, reduce these offences, raise awareness of the dangers of knife crime, and provide young
