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60 years since The Beatles performed in Earlestown
TODAY, November 30, marks 60 years since one of the most famous bands of all time performed at Earlestown Town Hall. In November 1962, as part of The Big Beat Show No. 2, The Beatles made their way to Newton-le-Willows to perform at the town hall
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Teens raped woman after watching her being refused entry into Wigan nightclub
TWO teenagers raped a woman who they preyed on after she was refused entry into a nightclub in Wigan. Tyquante Reid and a 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, approached the 18-year-old woman. She had become separated from
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Corrie Jude's post with director dad warms the hearts
CORONATION Street actor Jude Riordan received an overwhelming response from his fans after sharing pictures of the special moments when his dad directed his scenes at work. The St Helens actor, who plays Nick Tilsley's son Sam Blakeman in the ITV
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Johnny Vegas among guests for Celebrity Juice farewell show on ITV2
JOHNNY Vegas will be among the celebrities joining the last episode of Celebrity Juice. The show will also star Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton, who were the team captains when the comedy panel show began in 2008. They will be helping to
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Boy turns Christmas lights switch on after brave mission for mum with cancer
AN "AMAZING" 11-year-old was invited to perform the Christmas light switch on in Seneley Green last week. Kickstarting the festivities in the local community, the event took place at Seneley Green Community Hall on Friday, November 25. Trinity
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Do you recognise someone from the Christmas lights switch on events?
A FESTIVE favourite took place over the weekend as St Helens and Earlestown had their annual Christmas lights switch on. The Christmas events saw crowds of festive locals attend to spectate the switch on, with pictures to capture magical moments
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Residents hit by power cut during England V Wales World Cup game
SOME residents were hit by a power cut during England's football World Cup game with Wales yesterday evening, Tuesday. Properties in Rainhill were affected by the loss of power, from around 5.30pm on November 29. The fault happened in the village
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Ambulance workers vote to strike across north west
MORE than 1,500 ambulance workers across the north west have voted to strike in a pay dispute. Paramedics, emergency care assistants, call handlers and other staff who are members of the GMB Union are now set to walk out in the region on dates
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Police update after woman, 32, arrested on suspicion of drug driving
POLICE say a woman who was arrested on suspicion of drug driving has been released under investigation. Officers stopped a suspect on Hard Lane on Sunday, November 20, after noting she was not wearing a seatbelt. Police say the suspect tested
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Sunak slams ‘unacceptable deterioration’ of northern railways
Rishi Sunak has slammed the “unacceptable deterioration” in northern England’s rail services, ahead of a meeting between mayors from the region and the Transport Secretary aimed at ending the “chaos”. The Prime Minister criticised Avanti West Coast
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Picket line outside sixth form college for teachers' strike
SIXTH form teachers from Carmel College were on the picket line today as industrial action was held by the National Education Union over a pay dispute. Strikers said they have been offered a pay increase that is a “real terms cut” and are calling
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Local band becomes 'highest placed English band' in national competition
A LOCAL band has taken home the title as the highest placed English band in a championship. Rainford Band headed to Scotland over the weekend to compete in the Scottish Open Brass Band, where they were up against some of the UK’s best bands.
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Your Elf on the Shelf ideas for a mischievous Christmas
IT'S December tomorrow and that means the countdown to Christmas is on - and the Elf on the Shelf will be making an appearance in homes around St Helens. The mischievous elves capture the imagination of children each December as they create all
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Royal Mail strike: 'We are trying to protect this 500-year-old service'
ROYAL Mail workers picketed outside the delivery office in St Helens today as the latest 48-hour strike began in the long-running industrial dispute. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) are taking part in the dispute with Royal Mail
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Opening of new cafe and preloved shop hailed a 'great project'
THE grand opening of a café and pre-loved shop in Newton-le-Willows follows the environmental project of students from a specialist learning college. The café and shop at Lyme and Wood Learning Hub on Vista Road opened earlier this month and is
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Warning 'ruthless predators' could target St Helens people this Christmas
THERE are fears more people worried about debt across St Helens could turn to loan sharks to help cover the costs of Christmas. Experts have warned that unscrupulous lenders could try to cash in on the festive period as households struggle to cope
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Tenants evicted due to 'evidence of drug dealing', police say
A PROPERTY that has been boarded up is because of "numerous incidents of anti-social behaviour and drug dealing", police officers say. On Tuesday, November 29, St Helens Community Police Team announced they had obtained a full closure order for
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The heartbreaking story behind Marcus Rashford's goal celebration against Wales
Marcus Rashford’s brace against Wales helped England reach the World Cup knockout phase as boss Gareth Southgate said “big business starts now”. The 104th meeting of the old rivals ended with last year’s European Championship runners-up wrapping
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2022/23 Cazoo World Darts Championship schedule of play announced
Peter Wright will begin his Cazoo World Darts Championship title defence on the opening night of the 2022/23 event, with the schedule of play for the first and second rounds now confirmed. The pre-Christmas period in the sport's showpiece event
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3 arrested over 'toothbrush thefts' after driving in bus lane
THREE people were arrested last night after officers found nine suspected stolen toothbrushes in their car. On a patrol around St Helens town centre on Tuesday, November 29, police pulled over a silver Audi after it drove through a bus lane.
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Lane closed on M6 due to broken down vehicle
TRAFFIC has again been reported on the M6 this morning. On Wednesday, November 30, one lane is reported to be closed on the M6 Southbound close to St Helens. A broken down van is reported to be causing traffic delays on the motorway around
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Who will be going on strike in St Helens today?
POSTAL workers and sixth form teachers will be on strike in St Helens today. Separate industrial actions by the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and the National Education Union (NEU) are taking place, which will have an impact on the town today
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Census 2021 data about religion in St Helens
MORE than 60 per cent of people in St Helens described themselves as Christian in the latest Census results, higher than the national average which dipped below 50 per cent for the first time. Across England and Wales, for the first time, fewer
