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Flat damaged after 'firework set off'
DAMAGE was caused to a flat in Prescot after a firework was set off, police say. Officers are appealing for information after the incident last week, Wednesday, November 16. At around 5pm police received a report that a firework had been set
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High street businesses merge as owners start new chapter with family friendly diner
THE owners of a shake shop in Newton-le-Willows are expanding the business. Claire Maguire and Chris Jackson, owners of Shakey J’s on Newton High Street, have announced that they are taking over the former ChouxChouxbedoo café as they hope to branch
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Saints CEO Mike Rush excited at new training ground prospects
SAINTS CEO Mike Rush has spoken of his excitement at the prospect of an ambitious partnership project between St Helens Borough Council and the club for a new training centre as part of a new leisure complex in Parr. The plans centre on the land
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Council issues update on plans for new sports complex and elite Saints training base
A REPORT setting out the next steps of a partnership between the council and Saints that proposes building a new sports complex in Parr will be presented to senior councillors next week. A feasibility study to investigate the viability of replacing
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Dad transforms house into Christmas grotto to raise money for charity
A DAD has set up a grotto at home to raise money for charity. Shane Ferguson from Upland Road has made his house a festive attraction since 2015 with his Christmas lights and later went a step further by installing a Santa grotto during the first
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Next of kin appeal after woman, 59, dies
AN APPEAL has been issued to trace the next of kin of a woman who died last week aged 59. Sefton, St Helens & Knowsley Coroner's Office are seeking relatives of Christine Bloxham, who sadly died aged 59 at her home on Sutton Heath Road on Thursday
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Plans in for 4 'employment units' on industrial estate
PLANNING chiefs are being urged to approve proposals to develop four new employment units at Haydock Industrial Estate "without delay". An application proposing the scheme at the site, on Haydock Lane, has been put forward. It is currently
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Ronaldo hit with fine and ban after knocking phone from Merseyside teenager's hand
CRISTIANO Ronaldo has been suspended for two matches, fined £50,000 and warned as to his future conduct following an incident involving a Wirral teenager. The forward admitted that his conduct after the final whistle of the Premier League game
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Ex-footballer diagnosed with brain tumour to complete wheelchair push challenge
A FOOTBALL club stalwart who was diagnosed with a brain tumour is to complete a wheelchair push challenge in aid of those who are treating him. Derek Ellis played at Pilkington FC between 1980 and 1989, and then again from 1991 to 1997. READ
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Andy Reid dedicates courage award win at Pride of St Helens to foundation users
VETERAN, triple amputee, father, husband, ambassador, MBE, colonel. All these words describe Andy Reid who walked away with another Pride of St Helens Award on Friday – this time for Courage. Back at the inaugural awards in 2012, Andy won the
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Award-winning steak restaurant opens in Merseyside
A NEW steak restaurant has opened its doors in Merseyside. The award-winning Argentina-inspired Gaucho officially opened its doors on Water Street in Liverpool city centre today, Wednesday, November 23. The new Merseyside location is the next
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WATCH: Jack Grealish calls fan who inspired World Cup goal celebration dance
England football player Jack Grealish has shared his heartwarming call with the young fan that inspired his World Cup goal celebration. The Manchester City player made the sixth score of England's first match at the World Cup against Iran, seeing
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Local band 'delighted' to be nominated for three awards
A LOCAL band is up for three awards. The K’s, a band from Earlestown, have been nominated for band of the year, single of the year, and music video of the year in the Warrington Music Awards 2022. The band shared their joy of being nominated
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New boys Tee Ritson and Wes Bruines settling in well at pre-season training
SAINTS new boys Tee Ritson and Wes Bruines have been enjoying their first weeks at training. The pair have been signed to add depth to the Saints three-quarter line following the departures of Regan Grace and Josh Simm. With all bar the World
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Met Office issue yellow weather warning for strong winds and heavy rain
THE Met Office have issued Merseyside with a yellow weather warning as strong winds and heavy rain are set to hit the region. The warning comes into place tomorrow, Thursday, November 23, from 10am until 7pm. Metrologists have warned that spells
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Woman dies after ‘falling’ from Liverpool city centre car park
A WOMAN has died in Liverpool city centre after she reportedly fell from a car park. At around 1.30am on Wednesday, November 23 Merseyside Police attended the incident at Queen’s Square Q Park. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene after
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Pride of Place Award given to group who offer a 'helping hand' in the community
FRIENDS of St Helens Cemetery is a group of volunteers devoted to taking care of place where towns people head to remember their loved ones. The group has helped the upkeep of the cemetery grounds on Rainford Road since 2006 and have been praised
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Cllr Jeanie Bell in line to become Merseyside's deputy police and crime commissioner
NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS councillor Jeanie Bell has been named as the preferred candidate to take up the role as deputy police and crime commissioner for Merseyside. Merseyside’s Police Commissioner Emily Spurrell confirmed that mum-of-three Jeanie is
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Woman strangled doctor, racially abused nurse and spat at police in lockdown
A WOMAN who strangled a doctor and hurled vile racial abuse at a nurse has been allowed to walk free from court. Billie-jo Pownall also attacked a number of police officers over the course of a day, spitting at them during the first Covid lockdown
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Brave Fearne and Jake both awarded Child of Courage at Pride of St Helens
BRAVERY and courage are not things young children should have to show, but for these two youngsters, they faced impossible challenges and in the face of them showed immense strength. Because of that, this year, both Fearne Disbury and Jake Cathcart
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Warm banks opened to help struggling residents through the cost of living crisis
WARM banks have opened across St Helens this month in order to provide a safe space for people struggling through the cost of living crisis. With food, fuel, and energy bills continuing to rise, St Helens Council has estimated that around 42% of
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The best performing schools in St Helens based on Progress 8 scores
HERE is how St Helens' secondary schools fared in their new GCSE Progress 8 scores. What is a Progress 8 score? Each school is given a positive or negative value which is used to assess the progress which has been made by pupils of the same
