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Section of East Lancs reopens after ‘police incident’
A STRETCH of the East Lancs Road has reopened after a closure tonight due to a police incident. The Manchester-bound dual carriageway was shut from Windle Island to the junction with Carr Mill Road, according to traffic reports. No details
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Launderette conversion plans approved
PLANS to convert a launderette into two houses have been granted permission. Proposals were put together for The Launderette building on Boundary Road, and the application was sent to St Helens Council by applicants TJM Projects Ltd. This sought
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Mal Meninga's Australia crowned World Champions yet again
MAL Meninga’s Australia retained the Rugby League World Cup followed a ruthlessly clinical display on both sides of the ball to see off a spirited Samoa side. The Roos had just too much power and pace for the underdogs – and had that ability to
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Plans submitted for commercial premises to create additional floorspace
PROPOSALS to demolish commercial premises and create new replacements have been drawn up. Plans seek permission from the council for the development at Billinge Vetarinary Surgery, at 42-44 Rainford Road, Billinge. The site is made up of commercial
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Disruption on Merseyrail network after person hit by a train
THERE is disruption on Merseyrail's network this afternoon after person was hit by a train. Services are currently suspended between Sandhills and Kirkby and between Sandhills and Ormskirk. A spokesperson for Merseyrail said that services had
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Motorway road works to be aware of this week in St Helens
MOTORISTS will have two road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week. And they are both are expected to cause delays of between 10 minutes and half an hour. The latest expected works list, with notes from National
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Gender pay gap sees women in St Helens work months for free
WOMEN living in St Helens will effectively work months for free this year due to the gender pay gap, figures suggest. Women's rights charity the Fawcett Society said progress in reducing the gender pay gap is too slow, and called on the Government
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Scrambler bike ‘close to hitting dog walkers’
A GREEN scrambler bike has been causing havoc for residents - and came close to hitting dog walkers. Police have appealed for information to trace the rider after mounting complaints in Haydock. In a statement police said: “The bike has
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Belly dancer says it 'saved my life' after the 'toughest year' of her life
A MUM-OF-TWO says belly dancing has "saved my life" after finding the benefits of the routines following the toughest year of her life. Lyndsey May from Eccleston was "broken" last year but finding belly dancing changed her life for the better
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Saints' dual reg deal with Swinton will give young players first team rugby
SAINTS have entered into a dual-registration partnership with Championship club Swinton Lions for the 2023 season. The dual-registration partnership means that Saints players will gain experience playing Championship rugby, whilst also giving players
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All the dates when Santa visits St Helens shopping centre
WEEKENDS at Church Square Shopping Centre will be a festive sight as Santa will be paying a visit. The shopping centre in St Helens will welcome Santa and his head elf every weekend throughout November and December. Children will be invited
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Popular town centre bar reopens to cheers from regulars
A POPULAR bar has reopened on Duke Street in St Helens – which is welcome news for its regulars. The Newsroom has been closed for the last six weeks but, following an upgrade inside, it has reopened its doors to welcome customers old and new.
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American-style takeaway building on success with second branch opening
A TAKEAWAY with a unique twist is building on its success in St Helens and opening a second branch in Warrington. Pinkeez, an American diner-style takeaway, has gone from "strength to strength" since opening on Junction Lane, Sutton, in December
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Residents' concerns over '5G mast' plans
RESIDENTS have submitted objections against a proposed 5G mast for which a planning application has been submitted. Proposals have been submitted to St Helens Council by CK Hutchison Networks (UK) Ltd to install a 15m monopole in Dentons Green.
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Singer who went viral for Beyonce cover set to perform at Christmas light switch-on
A MUM who went viral for her Beyonce cover is returning to the mic to perform at this year's Christmas lights switch on. Kerrie Ann Lomas discovered overnight online fame after a video of her singing Beyonce's 'Listen' went viral back in 2018.