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Police and air ambulance explain presence on Saturday afternoon
POLICE and the air ambulance have explained their presence in Haydock on Saturday afternoon (November 26). Residents reported seeing a helicopter from the air ambulance land at King Gerge V Playing Fields on Saturday afternoon, November 26.
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Man, 30, jailed for rape after 'prolonged assault' of woman in Liverpool
A man who raped a woman following a night out in Liverpool has been jailed for nine and a half years today (Monday, November 28). Hameed Naderi, 30, of Grenville Street South in Liverpool city centre pleaded guilty at Liverpool Crown Court and
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Dog dies and man taken to hospital after M62 crash that saw air ambulance called
A DOG sadly died after being involved in a crash on the motorway yesterday, Sunday. The dog, which had found its way onto the eastbound carriageway of the M62, was hit by a vehicle, which is then believed to have been hit by another vehicle.
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Starsailor singer excited to revive 'legendary' Citadel with first gig at venue
STARSAILOR singer James Walsh said he can't wait to headline a "legendary" St Helens venue where he envied bands playing growing up. Forming at Wigan and Leigh College in the early noughties, Starsailor were named 'Best New Band in Britain' by
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Man and dog 'bitten by another dog' on evening walk in St Helens
POLICE are investigating after a dog allegedly bit a man and his dog on a walk in St Helens. The incident is said to have taken place at around 5pm on Monday, Septemeber 26. It has been reported that a black staff-type dog ran over and bit
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Details of 6 road closures in St Helens this week
HERE are details of six road closures which are in place due to works in St Helens this week: Corporation Street, St Helens Carriageway patching work will be undergone by St Helens Council on Monday, November 28. There is a closure between
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Emergency services rush to scene of overturned car
EMERGENCY services have rushed to the scene of an overturned car this afternoon (Monday). Police, the fire and rescue service and police have attended Chancery Lane, Parr, at around 3.45pm this afternoon, November 28. A Skoda Octavia was left
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Go Outdoors to open in St Helens town centre
A NEW GO Outdoors shop is launching in St Helens town centre tomorrow. Planned to open on Tuesday, November 29, Go Outdoors is opening one of their new 'Express' stores inside the old Millets premises on Church Street. Millets, an outdoor clothing
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Rogue 'meet and greet' car park near Manchester Airport permanently shut down
A ROGUE "meet and greet" car park near Manchester Airport has been permanently shut down by police. Dozens of holidaymakers had lodged complaints about issues relating to several car parks operating near the airport. Incidents included car
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6 sites in St Helens to receive funding for new housing
A FORMER pub and fire station are among brownfield sites in St Helens that will share funding to enable new homes to be built. Across the region, 15 sites have been identified to share £23m as part of metro mayor Steve Rotheram’s plans to tackle
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How Jonny Lomax's experience can help Saints' Matty Foster's positive recovery
YOUNG Saints packman Matty Foster is getting plenty of support on his way back to fitness following back-to-back knee surgeries. It is a long way back, but coach Paul Wellens reports that Foster is getting through his re-hab with a smile on his
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Teenager 'shocked and upset' after 'sexual assault' on bus to St Helens
POLICE have opened an investigation after a young woman reported she was sexually assaulted on a bus from Liverpool City Centre to St Helens. Detectives have issued an image of a man who they would like to speak to in relation to the incident,
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Students say 'No to Ketamine' after worrying rise of drug use in St Helens
A STUDENT drama performance has highlighted the dangers of ketamine following a surge in its use in St Helens. Over the past year, the Star has reported the worrying trend of ketamine use in young people, with public figures emphasising their concern
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Primary school makes national news over efforts to help those with diabetes
A PRIMARY school has made the national news over their efforts to support pupils who live with diabetes. Nutgrove Methodist Primary School, on Govett Road, welcomed a film crew from BBC Breakfast on World Diabetes Day as they followed a pupil to
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Former Saints, Wigan, Widnes and England prop Brian Hogan has died
IT is sad to report that former Saints, Wigan, Bradford Northern, Widnes, Oldham and England prop forward Brian Hogan has died. He was 74. Tough and uncompromising on the field, but warm and friendly family man off it, Hogan will be sadly missed
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Monday morning queues as three incidents causing traffic around St Helens motorways
QUEUES of traffic are reported to have built up around the M6 in St Helens this morning. M6 Northbound On Monday, November 28, the M6 Northbound exit slip road is reported to be closed due to recovery work and a broken down lorry at Haydock
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Secondary school given permission for extension
A SECONDARY school has won permission to create an extension for art classrooms. Proposals were sent in to St Helens Council by Sutton Academy, on Elton Head Road. A design and access statement prepared on behalf of the Board of Governors at
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Thief breached community order
A THIEF who breached his community order must do unpaid work. Adam Michael Williamson, of Mulcrow Close, Parr, appeared at Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates’ Court on November 4. Williamson, 30, admitted to breaching a community
