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Residents told flooding is possible as heavy rain weather warning issued
RESIDENTS are being warned that flooding is possible during a period of heavy downpours. It comes as the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the area for heavy rain. The warning will come into effect from midnight tonight, Wednesday
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Aldi launches limited edition Word Cup beer range for less than £2 a can
With the World Cup just around the corner, Aldi has announced a new range for football fans. A new limited-edition beer range celebrating the World Cup will launch in Aldi stores on Thursday, November 17. Enough time for you to stock up before
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Man charged with 4 offences following M6 crash that seriously injured St Helens man
A DRIVER has faced court following an early morning crash on the M6 which left a man from St Helens in hospital with serious injuries. John Yates, 28, is appeared in court today, Wednesday, following the incident on the Thelwall Viaduct in the
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Tiger at Knowsley Safari killed during breeding attempt
KNOWSLEY Safari has announced the sudden death of female tiger Sinda after she was bitten by another tiger during a breeding attempt. Sinda, 14, sustained a severe bite injury on Saturday, November 12 from male tiger Miron. The safari park
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Wello gives progress report on scrum half Lewis Dodd
SAINTS expect scrum half Lewis Dodd to be fit and ready for the start of 2023 – but new coach Paul Wellens explained that there will be no unnecessary risks. Dodd has been out of action since rupturing an Achilles against Wigan last Good Friday
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Recovering addict 'far exceeding expectations' after starting wellbeing group
A RECOVERING addict set up his own community group to support those who are "struggling with the same things" he has been through. After struggling with drug and alcohol abuse throughout his early adulthood, Matthew Molyneux, from Windle, spent
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Star readers send condolences to family of Karen Rigby who died from brain tumour
STAR readers have sent their condolences and best wishes to the family of a brave brain tumour fighter after she died earlier this month. When Karen Rigby, from Carr Mill, was diagnosed with a stage four brain tumour and told NHS treatment was
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Local author releases latest novel filled with 'sex and scandal'
AN AUTHOR and retired chartered surveyor has released his ninth novel. Andrew Williams is a 70-something author from Rainhill who has recently released his new novel, Playing Dirty; one of a series of pure sci-fi publications written by him.
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Now that’s better - new Christmas tree in place in St Helens town centre
A NEW Christmas tree has been put in place in St Helens town centre ahead of next week’s switch-on. Teams installed the replacement tree on Tuesday night after the previous one had been considered “sub standard”. Pictures of the original tree
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A Christmas Carol to be Shakespeare North's first festive production
CHRISTMAS is just around the corner at Shakespeare North Playhouse, and tickets are now available for the venue’s version of A Christmas Carol! Adapted for the stage by writer Nick Lane and brought to life by director Ellie Hurt, this production
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Popular Christmas attraction returns after two year Covid break
CHRISTMAS has arrived at Whitakers Garden Centre as it gets ready to host a festive open weekend. The garden centre in Prescot has announced a festive-filled schedule promised to put you in the Christmas spirit. Crafts, competitions, a visit
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MP demands further support in Ukraine after 'courageous' liberation of Kherson
A ST HELENS MP gave a Parliamentary speech to applaud the bravery of the Ukrainian people and demand that Putin's invasion "ends in failure". On Tuesday, November 15, Marie Rimmer MP spoke in the House of Commons to recognise the "courage and resilience
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England to play France in Men's and Women's double-header at Warrington
ENGLAND'S Men and Women will return to action next April in a double header against France – the hosts of the 2025 Rugby League World Cup. Both England teams captured the imagination of record-breaking crowds and seven-figure TV audiences with
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Police plea to trace missing woman
POLICE have appealed for the public's help to trace a 39-year-old woman who has gone missing. Elisa Salamone was reported missing to police and was last seen on Scotland Road, Liverpool on Thursday, November 10. She is known to visit Knowsley
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Primary school shows the nation how they care for diabetic students
A PRIMARY school has made national news as part of their efforts to support pupils that have diabetes. Nutgrove Methodist Primary School on Govett Road, welcomed a film crew from BBC Breakfast on World Diabetes Day as they followed pupil Libby
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Man charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving over M6 crash
A DRIVER has been charged following an early morning crash on the M6 which left a man from St Helens in hospital with serious injuries. John Yates, 28, is due to appear in court today, Wednesday, following the incident on the Thelwall Viaduct in
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Community hub expands network to boost support for Ukrainian refugees
A COMMUNITY group sponsoring Ukrainian refugees has set up a website to expand its support. The Ukranian Family Hub was founded in April by Kate McCarthy-Booth to offer Ukranian refugees a safe space to integrate with other Ukrainain families
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PRIDE OF ST HELENS AWARDS: The Pride of St Helens Award nominees
HERE are our three Pride of St Helens Award nominees ahead of the Pride of St Helens awards taking place on Friday, November 18. Here are our shortlisted nominees for the Pride of St Helens Award. Ahead of the awards this Friday, we will be
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PRIDE OF ST HELENS: Sportsperson Award nominees
HERE are our three nominees for the Saints RLFC Sportsperson award ahead of the Pride of St Helens awards taking place on Friday, November 18. Ahead of the awards next Friday, we are sharing profiles on each category of the awards highlighting
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PRIDE OF ST HELENS AWARDS 2022: Courage Award
HERE are our three Courage Award nominees ahead of the Pride of St Helens awards taking place on Friday, November 18. Here are our shortlisted nominees for the Courage Award. Ahead of the awards this Friday, we will be sharing profiles on each
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PRIDE OF ST HELENS 2022 - Making a Difference Award
SOMETIMES a person makes such a difference in their lives that words are not enough. But this year, at the Pride of St Helens Awards we are going to be honouring a brave little girl and her courageous parents who kept her legacy alive and made
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6 miles of traffic congestion on motorway
THERE has been six miles of traffic congestion on the M6 this morning near Haydock Island due to disruption caused by a broken down lorry. A lane was closed on the M6 southbound between Junction 23 and Junction 22 due to the broken down lorry.
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Scully's verdict on England's World Cup demise at semi final hurdle
WELL that one was tough to take. I’m obviously talking about the England's semi final exit from the Rugby League World Cup after losing to Samoa in dramatic style. The writing was possibly on the wall straight from the off as England went behind
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Man kidnapped and assaulted teenage girl he spotted outside nightclub
A "DANGEROUS" man who kidnapped and assaulted a 16-year-old girl who he spotted drunk outside a nightclub has been jailed. Michael Owen, of Bridgewater Street, Hindley, Wigan, was sentenced at Manchester Crown Court, on Tuesday, November 15.
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Teacher writes first book to help children deal with grief
A TEACHER has published her first book to help children deal with grief. Amy Watson, from Rainford, was a primary school teacher who later set up her own tutoring business. Amy's dream had always been to write her own book, as she enjoyed reading
