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What does the Chancellor Autumn statement mean for council taxpayers in St Helens?
FEARS have been raised over an increase in council tax bills for residents following the Chancellor’s autumn statement. Local authorities will be allowed to increase council tax by up to five per cent a year from April 2023 – without needing to
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Police called to 'concern for safety' of man on bridge at East Lancs
POLICE have explained their presence on the East Lancs on Saturday evening. A stretch of the East Lancs Road was closed on Saturday night due to "a police incident". The Manchester-bound dual carriageway was shut from Windle Island to the junction
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RMT announces wave of 48 hour strikes in December and January
RMT union has announced that railway workers will walk out in a series of 48-hour strikes over pay, jobs, and conditions from next month. This comes amid a wave of railway strikes that have restricted rail travel since summer. The large trade
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Lifetime Achievement Award winner thanks St Helens for its part in his journey
Pride of St Helens Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Toast Cafe - winner Frank Cottrell Boyce IT was hard not to feel proud to be from St Helens after Frank Cottrell-Boyce’s uplifting speech. The novelist, who grew up in Rainhill, received
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Figures show knife and gun crime increase in Merseyside
KNIFE and gun crime has increased in Merseyside in the past year, new figures show. Anti-knife crime charity the Ben Kinsella Trust said it is distressing to see violent crime figures heading "the wrong way" after knife and gun offences across
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Millions of people to receive £324 payment from tomorrow
Over a million families on tax credits can expect to receive their second cost of living payment tomorrow (Wednesday, November 23). The payment of £324 will be paid automatically into bank accounts for those that are eligible and could be paid
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Scully's Column: England missing, but World Cup Final was still a great occasion
WELL that’s a wrap!…and it what a fantastic occasion it was on Saturday at Old Trafford that signed off the Rugby League World Cup. However, it does still niggle how much better it could have been if England had made it there! Samoa put up
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Northern leaders discuss £2 buses and transport improvements in St Helens
LEADERS across the North West met in St Helens earlier this month to discuss improvements to local transport networks. On Thursday, November 4, Leader of the Council David Baines was joined at St Helens Town Hall by Liverpool City Region Metro
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3 road closures due to works in St Helens this week
HERE are details of three road closures in place due to works during this week. Egerton Street, Peasley Cross, Works on a sewer connection will take place by Holmpatrick Developments. They are scheduled to take place from Monday,
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Scrambler bikes 'terrorise' residents over past month
POLICE are urging anyone who knows where scrambler bikes which have been used to cause a menace to residents in Haydock are being stored to come forward. Officers have been made aware of recent reports of scrambler bikes being ridden in an anti-social
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Eurovision announces 'major' changes to voting system for 2023 contest
Eurovision has announced major changes to the contest's voting system which will take place next year. As part of the changes, for the Semi-Finals results, viewers alone will vote and make the decision. The Grand Final result will still be
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10-year-old brought to tears as she meets hero at Haydock Park
A PONY racer’s dream came a reality as she met her hero, Rachael Blackmore, at Betfair Chase over the weekend. Lexi Everington, who came from Shropshire with her friends and family for the race at Haydock Park, was brought to tears when she had
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Let your child's imagination run free this December
ARE you ready to let your child’s imagination run free? Dreamland Imaginarium is coming to Manchester next month with a multisensory and interactive world bursting with giant inflatables, textures, sights and sounds. The fun-filled experience
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Company director backs up campaign to stop violence against women
A COMPANY based in Newton-le-Willows is holding an event to recognise White Ribbon Day on Friday. White Ribbon is a global campaign aiming at supporting victims of abuse and ending violence towards women. Kingdom Services Group on Ashton Road
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Booking system questioned as meeting hears Knowsley GP services 'need change'
A PRESCOT councillor questioned the daily booking system used by GP practices as a meeting heard GPs are facing burnout. Patients find it harder than ever to see them as Knowsley doctors call for system change of a model that’s no longer fit for
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Sportsperson of the Year Jonny Lomax 'proud' to reflect values of St Helens on pitch
WHILE Jonny Lomax spoke of his pride in winning Sportsperson of the Year, he said he felt "a little fraudulent" next to some of the "incredible" nominees at the Pride of St Helens Awards. After steering Saints to a record-breaking four Super League
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Two St Helens schools and one college among winners crowned at Educate awards
TWO schools and one college from St Helens have been crowned winners at the Educate Awards. Parish CE Primary School won the Most Inspirational Primary School at the ceremony on Friday night (November 18). READ > Artist known for stunning
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Rail operator warns users that no trains will run on upcoming strike date
RAIL users are being warned not to travel on an upcoming date earmarked for strikes. Train operator Northern is warning customers that because of industrial action by train driver's union ASLEF on Saturday, November 26, it cannot operate any services
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Woman stopped by police for suspected drug driving
A WOMAN was arrested on suspicion of drug driving after being stopped police. Officers stopped a suspect on Hard Lane on Sunday after noting she was not wearing a seatbelt. The suspect tested positive for cannabis on a roadside testing device
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Artist renowned for stunning uplifting works aiming for next level
AN ARTIST whose passion helped him survive as a creative through the tribulations of the Covid lockdowns has expended his studio to a new location. Andrew Johnson, from Thatto Heath, has taken the bold step to relocate to the former Pilkington
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Man convicted of dealing heroin after county lines drug dealing crackdown
A PRESCOT man has admitted to dealing heroin after being arrested and charged in a police county lines drug dealing crackdown. Officers from Cheshire Police and Merseyside Police joined forces on Friday for Operation Medusa – an ongoing initiative
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Jamie Leahey 'amazed' with Pride of St Helens Award and 'crazy' year of performances
BRITAIN'S Got Talent star Jamie Leahey was recognised with the Arts Award at the Pride of St Helens Awards last week. Highlighting the very best of St Helens, the ceremony took place at the Totally Wicked Stadium on Friday, November 18. Taking
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Local singer featured on festive single to perform at Christmas lights switch on
A LOCAL singer has shared her excitement of featuring on a Christmas single and performing at the Christmas light switch on for the first time. Lauren Thompson from Sutton will be singing at St Helens Christmas light switch on this weekend; marking
