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Urgent warning issued to St Helens car owners
MOTORISTS are being warned that thieves are targeting cars in St Helens. Police revealed this week there have been a spate of incidents where cars with keyless systems have been stolen. It is led to advice for car owners to put their keys inside
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Cadent issue statement after fire at flat above shops
CADENT has issued a statement after a fire at a flat above shops in the early hours of this morning (Thursday). Emergency services attended a flat above the parade of shops on Hard Lane shortly before 1am. Two fire engines were sent to the
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Huge investment at Ford's Halewood factory to safeguard jobs
FORD has announced plans for a nine-figure investment programme into its Halewood plant as it looks to grow its range of EVs. The Blue Oval is to pump a further £125m into the Merseyside factory as it looks to step up capacity at the site and turn
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NFL star keeps promise and flies St Helens family to 'unforgettable' Arizona game
AN NFL star flew a family out to Arizona last month after making a promise to a St Helens schoolboy during lockdown. Sick of being inside at the start of the pandemic, Archie Plummer, from Eccleston, spent four weeks building the stadium of his
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Appeal to trace relatives after man, 63, found dead at home
AN appeal has been launched to find relatives of a man who has recently died. Roy Dyas passed away at his home on Rock Lane East, Rock Ferry, Wirral aged 63. According to Merseyside Police statement, Mr Dyas is previously believed to have lived
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Jacqui Abbott pulls out of Paul Heaton tour dates following medical advice
ST HELENS singer Jacqui Abbott has pulled out of three gigs of her UK tour with Paul Heaton this month. With their latest album 'N.K. Pop' going to Number One in October, the band began their highly-anticipated arena tour with singer-songwriter
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Star readers clean up with toothbrush jokes as 'thieves' face a brush with the law
STAR readers couldn't help but polish up on their jokes as three people were caught with suspected stolen toothbrushes in St Helens town centre this week. On a patrol around St Helens town centre on Tuesday, November 29, Merseyside Police officers
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All the areas Santa will be touring around Newton-le-Willows
THE countdown to Christmas has officially begun as we come into December. Ahead of the big day, Santa will be touring the area to visit families and spread the festive cheer. This Christmas, The Rotary Club of Newton-le-Willows is returning
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REVIEW: 'Red Riding Hood' panto at Liverpool Everyman
MUSIC is always at the creative core of the rock 'n' roll panto at the Everyman and long may that trademark tradition continue. When they belt out a rocker or soar with a ballad there's no stopping them - individually and collectively. The
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Fire at flats above shops in early hours
EMERGENCY crews were called to a block of flats and shops in the early hours. The incident unfolded at a flat above the parade of shops on Hard Lane, St Helens. Crews were called shortly before 1am and two fire engines were sent to the scene
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Merseyside firefighters start industrial action
MERSEYSIDE Fire and Rescue Service staff have started industrial action short of strike. The action - concerning firefighters, control staff and green book staff (non-uniformed staff) - will consist of a refusal to undertake pre-arranged overtime
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'Derelict' Parr Baths set for demolition as plans for new sports complex move closer
AMBITIOUS plans to replace Parr Swimming and Fitness Centre with a state-of-the-art leisure complex, alongside a new Saints training centre, have moved a step closer. The proposals were discussed by St Helens Council’s cabinet at its meeting on
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One taken to hospital after house fire
ONE person was taken to hospital after a fire broke out in the front room of a house. Firefighters were called to the blaze at a terraced property on Wargrave Road, Newton-le-Willows shortly after 1pm on Wednesday, November 30. Crews extinguished
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Mark Percival awarded testimonial to mark 10 years at Saints
SAINTS and England centre Mark Percival has been awarded a testimonial year in 2023 as he approaches his 10th season in the red vee. The classy and tough 28-year-old Widnesian three-quarter has enjoyed a trophy-laden career – so far scoring 108
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Signalling system 'fault' sees trains disrupted
A FAULT with the signalling system at Lea Green station has seen some train services disrupted this morning. Northern said services have been delayed or revised due to the issue. READ > One lane closed after accident on M62 Northern
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Rob Burrow to break new ground as he reads CBeebies Bedtime Story using computer
ROB Burrow will break new ground at the weekend when he reads a CBeebies Bedtime Story using technology that allows him to speak. The former Leeds Rhinos scrum-half, 40, suffers from motor neurone disease and uses a computer to communicate.
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One lane closed after accident on M62
TRAFFIC has been reported on the motorway around St Helens this morning. On Thursday, December 1, queues have been reported on the M62 Eastbound around Burtonwood. An accident on the motorway has closed one of the four lanes. INRIX reports
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Christmas films screening at St Helens Cineworld throughout December
THIS December, Cineworld will showcase a series of Christmas films to get you in the festive spirit. Festive classics for all ages will be screened at the St Helens cinema, with some celebrating their 30th anniversary. The films will run throughout
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5 court cases we have covered in November
HERE is a look at five court cases we have covered in November which resulted in jail sentences. Paul Roberts A paedophile who groomed and sexually assaulted a boy and told another about his victim on the “dark web” was jailed on November
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Cancer teams recognised after 'life saving' advice line catching early diagnoses
TWO hospital teams in the borough have been recognised for innovative work that is catching cancer early and improving patient experience. At the Macmillan Excellence Awards in London this month, teams from Whiston and St Helens Hospital scooped
