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Houses plans at former social club site approved
THE plans to build eight more homes at the site of a former social club have been approved. A part-retrospective application proposing the residential development comprising four detached and four semi-detached houses at the former Haydock Catholic
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REVIEW: Festive fun at Knowsley Safari Park's Enchanted
THEY say you see things differently when you have children. I’ve only been a mum for almost 17 months, but I have to tell you that’s 100 per cent been true for me. Christmas has always been lovely. The festive spirit, the lights, the food...the
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Nightclub's expansion plans decided on
A TOWN centre nightclub has been granted permission to expand its premises. Proposals were sent to St Helens Council’s planning department earlier this year with regards to Bar 44, on Westfield Street, St Helens. It was proposed to create a
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Speeding drivers caught out in St Helens as police issue warning
POLICE targeted speeding drivers travelling at a number of locations across St Helens. Community officers were at several locations across the borough including Reginald Road, Sherdley Road and Borough Road. In a statement, police revealed
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St Helens among worst constituencies in England for food affordability
ST HELENS is among the worst 50 constituencies for food affordability in England for access to affordable food, a new study suggests. Millions of households are feeling the pinch at the tills this winter, as the soaring cost of fuel has a knock-on
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Christmas lights switch on events in St Helens and Earlestown - full details
THE festive season will soon be upon us - and Christmas lights switch-on events will be staged in St Helens and Earlestown this weekend. Both shows will be headlined by multi-award-winning band, Boomin, whose special blend of big covers and festive
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Man jailed for breach of domestic violence protection order
HERE are details of three defendants who have recently appeared at Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates’ Court in separate cases over breaches of domestic violence protection orders: - Ian Kevin Moore, of Park Road, appeared on November
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Business owner thanks 'an incredible community' for Christmas fair donations
AN independent business has praised its "little helpers" for a successful Christmas fair. The Little Scent Studio, a homemade scented wax business, regularly holds events to raise money for charities, with its festive fair an annual favourite.
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Demolition of church building can go ahead as approval granted
DEMOLITION of a Catholic Church building which dates back more than 80 years can officially go ahead after consent was granted. An application was sent to the council last year seeking consent to knock down St Peter and St Paul's Church on Woodlands
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Meet the small business owner who's always on trend
CELEBRATING its fifth anniversary is no mean feat for small businesses in the current economic climate but that’s exactly what Mirror Mirror has just done. The shop, which specialises in women’s fashion and accessories, opened its doors in October
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Postmaster 'desperate for action' as some staff 'taking below minimum wage'
A RAINHILL postmaster is one of the leading voices of a nationwide campaign calling for immediate changes for Post Officer workers. Sara Barlow, from Rainhill, has been the owner of the Rainhill Post Office, on Warrington Road, for the past four
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Young actress 'over the moon' as she lands Christmas ad role on first audition
A TALENTED eight-year-old has been the talk of her classroom after landing a main role in a local Christmas advert. With a love for singing and dancing, Anastasia Lockett, from Thatto Heath, joined First Act acting school in Warrington in September
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Five places in Newton-le-Willows to go for a Christmas meal
THE festive season is officially here with a mission to find the ideal spot to celebrate. Local bars and restaurants are ready to welcome holidaymakers as festivities are taking place. To help find the perfect spot to celebrate the festive
