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Photos show progress and scale of huge new warehouse being built along M62
NEW photos have shown the vast scale of a huge new warehouse being built. Motorists driving along the M62 will have noticed the massive structure taking shape. The enormous warehouse is the newest addition to Omega Business Park, with discount
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St Helens primary teacher wins £2,000 and books for school - after pupil's nomination
A TEACHER who has won £2,000 and Roald Dahl books after a student nominated him for an award with Magic FM says he was "amazed that he made such an impact". Magic FM launched a competition asking for the public to nominate an amazing teacher, inspired
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Lane's Trophies win Unsung hero award after helping charities over the years
LANES Trophies have not just been a business serving the St Helens community for 44 years, it’s also been raising thousands of pounds for charity over the years, and asking for no credit. Lanes Trophies, provides bespoke medals and trophies for
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Family pay tribute to Wallasey three-year-old girl killed in M6 crash
THE family of a three-year-old girl who was killed in a collision on the M6 in Lancashire have paid a heartfelt tribute. Faye Dawson, from Wallasey, Merseyside died on Saturday evening (November 19) after the car she was travelling in collided
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Driver and passenger injured in crash
A DRIVER and passenger have been injured in a crash this afternoon. Two cars were involved in a collision on Milverny Way, at Carrington Roundabout, near the St Helens Linkway. The crash, which involved a Nissan L Grand and Vauxhall Mariva,
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Wello on why Saints promoted four youngsters to the senior squad
SAINTS have promoted a quartet of young players to the full time first team squad to prepare for the 2023 campaign. Although all four had some previous Super League experience last term, this promotion to a full time environment for George Delaney
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Trains delayed or cancelled due to blocked lines
TRAIN lines have been blocked due to a fault with the signalling system between Lea Green and Liverpool Lime Street. Services are being disrupted this afternoon, Thursday. It is affecting trains travelling through Lea Green, St Helens Junction
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New reopening date set for Farmfoods
A NEW reopening date for a supermarket which has been closed for refurbishment has been set. Farmfoods, on Boundary Road, has been shut while an "extensive" renovation to the premises is carried out. READ > Bookshop invites people to celebrate
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Man rushed to hospital after violent city centre nightclub attack
A MAN was rushed to hospital after being repeatedly punched in the face at a nightclub in Liverpool city centre. A man was standing at the bottom of the stairs of Heaven nightclub on Victoria Street in Liverpool when he was approached by the suspect
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Residents given update after power cut hits four Burtonwood postcodes
RESIDENTS on four streets have been hit with a power cut this morning, Thursday. The outage is affecting homes on Knight Road, Perrins Road and surrounding streets in Burtonwood. According to an incident report on the website of power supplier
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Wedding venue plans formally approved despite residents' objections
PLANS seeking formal permission for a wedding venue at a farm which attracted objections from residents have been given permission. The proposals to change the use of a barn at The Hayloft, Sandy Lane Farm, Bold Heath, were submitted to the St
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Who sells tickets before an agreement is reached?
REALLY disappointed to see the music festival that was announced for Sherdley Park (see here) has been scrapped after tickets were put up for sale. What kind of an organisation starts selling tickets before an agreement has been reached with the
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Thanks for your imagination
ON the approved plans for a mixed use of retail, cafe and workspaces at the former Ena Shaw premises, I had every faith it would become another HMO. Extremely happy to be proved wrong. Well done and thanks for your imagination and investment
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What an amazing person
WE went to the Rugby League World Cup Final on Saturday at Old Trafford. After a really enjoyable tournament, it was hugely disappointing the men’s and women’s sides did not reach the showpiece. However, it was still a superb occasion and a
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Former deli looks unrecognisable as new business takes over
THE former home of a much-loved deli in Earlestown has found a new owner. Clinically Flawless, an advanced aesthetics practice, has taken over the Bridge Street building, the previous premises of The Deli at 40A. The delicatessen said goodbye
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Parents of Violet-Grace Youens say Making a Difference Award would make her 'proud'
WHEN Violet’s parents learned that the Making a Difference award was being awarded in their daughter's memory they said they knew she "would be proud". Violet-Grace Youens was four years old she was hit by a speeding driver travelling in a
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Pubs in Prescot to share information on problem customers
PUBS in Prescot could share information about problem customers and “inappropriate behaviour” under new plans. The town’s nightlife is having something of a renaissance since the opening of the Shakespeare North playhouse. With that trend anticipated
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After World Cup the big drive to push international rugby league
FROM tropical Colombia to the Gulf of Guinea, qualification campaigns are already creaking into action for the 17th edition of the Rugby League World Cup which is scheduled to kick off in France in 2025. After five weeks and 61 matches across men's
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Police share details of arrests made in St Helens
POLICE in St Helens have shared details of four arrests officers made on Wednesday afternoon (November 24). These included a man from the town centre who was arrested after a warrant was issued over alleged failing to appear at court over drug-related
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Book shop invites community to celebrate its first anniversary
A COMMUNITY book shop is getting ready to celebrate its first anniversary and is inviting locals to join. St Helens Book Stop on Bridge Street has been at the heart of the community for almost a year and to celebrate this milestone, the shop is
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Long delays on M6 following morning crash
TWO people have been taken to hospital following a crash which caused huge tailbacks on the motorway this morning, Thursday. The accident occurred shortly before 6am on the M6 southbound between junctions 21a for the M62 at Croft Interchange to
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Former Rockware pub now a base young adults with additional needs
A FACILITY which offers a nurturing and friendly environment to young adults with special and additional needs has taken up home in the former Rockware pub. Ever Evolving has previously been based in Bold Miners in a room offering social day-care
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Imperial Quarter flourishing as owner recognised with 'Building Back' Award
FOLLOWING Ian Pitt's latest business endeavour in St Helens, he has been recognised for all of his work to rebuild the town centre. With the "game changing" Imperial Food and Drink Quarter providing another boost to St Helens' night time economy
