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Michael Smith wins Grand Slam of Darts
MICHAEL Smith has won his first major after triumphing in the final of the Grand Slam of Darts. Smith, known, as Bully Boy, was elated as he clinched the title with a 16-5 victory over Nathan Aspinall. Smith had previously lost eight major
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Look inside this bungalow on sale for £600,000
LOOK inside this detached three bedroomed bungalow is on the market for £600,000. Located in the heart of Eccleston Village, on Springfield Lane on a third of an acre of land, the house boasts original features and a lot of potential. Downstairs
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Pride of St Helens 2022: Winners and highly commended revealed
THE winners of the Pride of St Helens Awards 2022 were crowned on an emotional and inspiring night at Saints’ stadium It was the 10th occasion the event - sponsored by the Mikhail Hotel and Leisure Group - had been staged since its inception in
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Wedding photographer wins coveted regional award for his unique style
A WEDDING photographer who captures the special moments of couples' big days has won a prestigious regional award. Andy Griffiths, from Rainford, has previously won the coveted title of the North West winner of The Wedding Industry awards, but
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Plans to convert former Ena Shaw decided on
PLANS to convert the former Ena Shaw shop into mixed use retail units, a cafe and flexible workspaces have been given formal permission. Proposals were submitted earlier this year by businessman Stephen Palfrey to St Helens Council's planning department
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School 'tea towel' photo from the 90s brings back memories for former pupils
A SCHOOL 'tea towel' photo from the 90s has resurfaced old memories for those featured in it. The class of 1991-1992 at Earlestown District C.E Junior School took a trip down memory lane as the homemade kitchen towel was discovered in a former
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Mark Percival upbeat about a return from injury for start of Saints' season
SAINTS centre Mark Percival is upbeat about the prospect of returning for the start of the season after receiving positive scan results on the knee injury that has troubled him since late spring. Percival is currently well into the period of rest
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Fifteen super shots of St Helens that are streets ahead
MEMBERS of St Helens Star Camera Club were streets ahead this week as they joined in with the weekly challenge. We ask members to submit their favourite photos each week as well as images based on a theme. Hot on the heels of the spooky shots
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The St Helens foundry dominated part of town for 135 years
LAST week the Star provided more details on the retail and leisure hub that will soon open on the site of the former Chalon Way multi-storey car park. The £1m investment in St Helens town centre will result in the installation of 51 shipping container-style
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St Helens recruiting firm expands as eighth office opens in Salford Quays
A RAPIDLY growing recruitment firm has opened its eighth office to ensure more people are employed during the cost of living crisis. Swift Temps, launched in St Helens in 2016, is a leading provider of temporary and permanent staffing solutions
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Plans for apartment blocks at vacant land on industrial estate
PLANS have been drawn up seeing permission to build two apartment blocks at an industrial estate site. Proposals have been sent to the council seeking permission to build "affordable" apartments on land next to Baxters Lane, Sutton. The site
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Increase in number of mental health detentions in St Helens, figures show
MORE than 150 people were detained under the Mental Health Act in St Helens last year, figures show. Figures provided by NHS Digital show that at least 180 detentions were carried out across the NHS St Helens CCG area in 2021-22. With the figures
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Happiness levels revealed as life rated as 'most worthwhile' in St Helens
PEOPLE living in St Helens are some of the happiest and most satisfied across Merseyside, according to new data. The analysis comes from a survey by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which asked people to rate their level of life satisfaction
