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Conor Coady: England team united by belief that football is for everyone
CONOR Coady has stressed the England team’s belief that “football is for everybody” as they prepare for the World Cup in Qatar. Qatar’s hosting of the tournament has been overshadowed by numerous controversies, including the country’s human rights
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Rainhill Hall up for sale - here is what we know so far
RAINHILL Hall, the luxury hotel has been placed on the market, with interested parties asked to put in “appropriate” bids for the property. The venue, which was bought several years ago by hotel chain Signature Living, was formerly known as Loyola
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Warning of delays after rush hour crash
MOTORISTS are being warned of delays due to a crash on a major road. The A5300 Knowsley Expressway Northbound is partially blocked due to the incident. Traffic monitoring service INRIX reports slow traffic following the crash between the A562
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Man dies after suffering injuries in crash which closed M6
A MAN who suffered life-changing injuries in a serious crash on the M6 has now tragically died. Cheshire Police has confirmed the awful news in a statement this afternoon, Thursday. At around 12.30am on Tuesday, officers were called to reports
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Volunteer group receives highest possible award
THE Friends of St Helens Cemetery were presented with their Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, the highest honour for a volunteer group. The group received their crystal and Certificate of Authenticity signed by Her Majesty the late Queen Elizabeth
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PRIDE OF ST HELENS AWARDS: Building Back award nominees
HERE are the nominees for the HMS Building Back Award for the Pride of St Helens Awards. Ahead of Friday night's awards, we are publishing a profile for the nominees in each category. Thatto Heath ARLFC FOR the second
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Free Saturday car parking over Christmas period in council car parks
THE council is introducing free Saturday car parking over the Christmas period to encourage residents to support the local economy. Starting from Saturday, November 26, the same day as the Christmas lights switch on - free car parking will be available
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Rise in number of sex offenders living in Merseyside
THE number of sex offenders living in Merseyside increased over the past three years, new figures show. Police forces, probation services and other government agencies supervise and keep track of sex offenders and violent criminals in communities
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100 Merseyside firefighters left service last year
SOME 100 Merseyside firefighters left the service last year, new figures show. Across England, a record number of firefighters left the industry last year – as unions remain embroiled in a pay dispute during the cost-of-living crisis. The Fire
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'I am scared for the future': Cost of living map reveals struggles facing St Helens
AN interactive map reveals the stories behind the statistics and highlights the true extent of the cost of living crisis. The cost of living map, created by campaign group 38 degrees, highlights the concerns of hundreds of people across the UK
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Millions to pay more in tax as Chancellor reveals £55bn plan in autumn statement
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled a £55 billion package of tax hikes and spending cuts as he warned the UK would have to weather an economic “storm”. Mr Hunt insisted that his autumn statement was not a return to austerity but said that “difficult
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Millions to receive £1,600 pay boost as Jeremy Hunt announces living wage rise
Millions of people in the UK will receive a pay boost of more than £1,600, the Chancellor has announced. Jeremy Hunt revealed he was raising the national living wage from £9.50 per hour to £10.42 per hour, an almost 10% boost. Jeremy Hunt told
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New music festival for St Helens featuring Boy George scrapped: this is why
A MUSIC Festival planned for Sherdley Park with Boy George headlining has been cancelled – after organisers failed to reach an agreement on the hire of the land. Boy George and Culture Club were set to headline the event, with organisers launching
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Local pub wins Loo of the Year Award - here's what it looks like
A PUB in Newton-le-Willows has been awarded a high rating in the Loo of the Year Awards 2022. The Nine Arches Wetherspoons pub on Legh Street, Earlestown, received a platinum plus rating by inspectors for its "very high standards" toilets.
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Young dog who suffered horrific injuries from baiting finds forever home
A YOUNG dog that was used for baiting is celebrating her first anniversary at her forever home after recovering from horrific injuries. Connie, a fox red Labrador, was brought into White Cross Vets in St Helens a year ago by a member of the public
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Kind Carter, 6, bought flowers for bullied classmate - and got letter back
THE mum of a six-year-old boy who gave a bunch of flowers to a classmate after learning she was being ‘picked on’ says she is ‘proud of how compassionate he is.’ Last week, Megan Hazelby was on the group chat on Facebook with other parents of students
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Man smashed shop window with axe and chased man down street holding weapon
A PROLIFIC criminal smashed a milkshake shop window with an axe and then chased a man down the street holding the weapon. Frankie Parr, 33, inflicted the criminal damage at The Sweet Retreat on Elephant Lane, Thatto Heath after he had a “dispute
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Neighbours set for shock return, as new home found for Australian soap
Neighbours is set to make a shock return next year, after finding a new home on the streaming service Freevee. It was only back in August that the final episode of the Australian soap aired, after its production company Freemantle Media had been
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St Helens' top six autumnal walks to enjoy on Take A Hike Day
TODAY is National Take A Hike Day - a day where we're all encouraged to step outside and enjoy the great outdoors - whatever the weather. It might be a little wet and windy but don't let that discourage you from putting on your walking boots or
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Traffic delays due to lane closure on M6
THERE has been traffic delays on the M6 in the area this morning (THursday). This is due to a car which had broken down near to Haydock Island, between junctions 23 and 22 southbound. A lane was closed due to the incident. It has since been
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Last chance to vote for St Helens charity to win share of £16,000
THERE are just a few days left to cast your vote for Willowbrook Hospice and help them take home a share of £16,000. It costs £4.8million to run Willowbrook Hospice every year, which is around £13,000 a day, every day, to provide all the services
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Uncle and nephew jailed over pub attack as man left 'motionless' on floor
AN UNCLE and nephew with a history of violence were jailed for an attack in which a man was stabbed and left motionless on the floor of a pub in front of customers. Gareth Parr, 19, and his uncle Frankie Parr, 33, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court
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Wello Q&A: Pre-season, new boys and updates on Walmsley, Percival and Hopoate
THE hard work has begun, champion Saints are back on the park ahead of a gruelling pre-season training – and it a new head coach Paul Wellens directing operations. We caught up with the Saints boss for his first Q&A session to catch up on off
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Betfair Chase returns this weekend - here's all you need to know
THOUSANDS will make their way to Haydock Park this weekend to see its biggest jumping race season. Some of the best horses in England and Ireland will head to the Merseyside racecourse, all hoping to win Britain’s first Grade One Chase of the season
