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Police attend after 'dangerous parking' complaints near primary school
POLICE attended to give advice to drivers after reports of "dangerous parking" close to a primary school. Officers attended near Nutgrove Methodist Primary School on Thursday morning, December 1. Police said they had received "complaints about
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Residents hit by power cut - these are the postcodes affected
RESIDENTS have been hit by a power cut this evening, Friday. Households in Sutton Manor have been affected by the issue since shortly after 5.30pm today, December 2. READ > Car overturns following collision The power cut is affecting
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Sort your priorities out
I GET that roadworks are frustrating but some people need to chill. You know there’s roadworks so plan ahead and give yourself extra time. Every single underground gas pipe is being replaced so a lot of roadworks are in place because of that
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Good to see store coming to town
ON the opening of Go Outdoors in St Helens town centre, I love how people are moaning and belittling the town, when I bet it’s these types of people who won’t go into the town to shop. The town centre needs custom, regardless of how it looks, shopping
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Prison officer charged with manslaughter over inmate's death appears in court
A PRISON officer from Whiston charged with gross negligence manslaughter after the death of an inmate at HMP Liverpool has appeared in court. Anthony Paine, 35, killed himself in his cell at the prison in Walton in 2018. Senior officer Rachael
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Police launch murder investigation after Warrington man found dead in Dubai
A MURDER investigation is under way after a Warrington man was found dead in a luxury apartment in Dubai. The body of Jerrerd Steven David Winstanley was found at an apartment in the Damac Hills area of the United Arab Emirates city on Thursday
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Police reveal picture of 'predatory' teenager jailed for rape in Wigan
A MAN who raped a young woman after she was refused entry from a Wigan nightclub has had his identity revealed. Tyquante Reid, who is from Dallow Road in Luton, Bedfordshire, followed an 18-year-old woman after she was refused entry to the Popworld
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Festive Fun Day and Santa Dash in Victoria Park - full details revealed
ONE of the town's parks will host a day of festive fun on Saturday, December 3, featuring Father Christmas, reindeer and a Santa Dash. A collaboration between St Helens Borough Council and Willowbrook Hospice, with support from the Friends of Victoria
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Spotify Wrapped 2022 is officially here as the nation's top artists are revealed
THE day is finally here, as music fans across the world finally get their Spotify Wrapped for 2022. After hinting at the arrival of the feature over recent weeks, many users of the music service have been eagerly awaiting to find out what their
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Coronation Street unveils new Weatherfield Precinct set
Coronation Street has introduced a new set for its residents to visit. The soap opera’s characters will now be able to visit a dessert shop, bakery, pound store, charity shop, Chinese takeaway and pawnbrokers in the new Weatherfield Precinct.
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Royal Mail issues new December deadline to for Christmas deliveries amid strikes
Royal Mail is bringing forward its Christmas delivery deadline for customers amid strikes which the company says is “holding Christmas to ransom for our customers”. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) will be striking throughout December
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Everything you need to know about St Helens Theatre Royal Panto Cinderella
ST HELENS Theatre Royal's Christmas Panto, Cinderella opens this weekend. The show will see Coronation Street actor Kimberly Hart-Simpson is swapping the cobbles of soap land for title starring role along with a stellar cast. Cinderella will
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Car overturns following collision on road
EMERGENCY Services rushed to the scene of a road traffic collision this afternoon. At around 1.50pm on Friday, December 2, Merseyside Police were alerted to a crash on Watery Lane, Sutton. On arrival, officers found a silver car overturned
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REVIEW: 'A Christmas Carol' at Shakespeare North Playhouse
WHEN Charles Dickens went on the road with one of his many sold-out recital tours it was always an unforgettable celebration of the imagination. The characters most notably came alive in his own production of A Christmas Carol - written in 1843
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Two arrested after 'man attacked in street'
A POLICE cordon is in place after a man was attacked in the street this morning. Two men have been arrested in connection with the assault on Friday morning, December 2. At around 9.40am officers on patrol spotted two men attacking another
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Mark Percival reflects on changing centre role in 10 years at Saints
MARK Percival’s game has changed radically in approaching 10 years in the red vee – but the value of his role in Saints’ current run of unprecedented can never be understated. A decade after forcing his way into the first team as a pacy 18-year-old
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Road closed both ways after incident
THERE is a closure on a road in both directions after an incident earlier today, Friday. Fleet Lane has been closed both ways between Waring Avenue and Cherry Tree Drive. READ > Man punched in face in 'nasty unprovoked attack' Traffic
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Citadel back with a bang with Starsailor singer and Definitely Oasis double header
THE CITADEL Theatre is back open for business with a huge double header planned this weekend. After a five-year lease with MD Creatives ended in September, all upcoming performances were cancelled at the 160-year-old Waterloo Street venue.
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Everything you need to know for Peter Kay's shows at AO Arena Manchester this weekend
Peter Kay is heading to Manchester’s AO Arena for two shows this weekend as part of his first tour in 12 years. The comedian announced his comeback tour and with many shows sold out across the UK, additional dates have been added meaning the tour
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New expected completion date after 'unforeseen delays' to works at busy junction
ST HELENS Council has given a new expected completion date of works at a busy junction which have overrrun due to "unforeseen delays". Temporary traffic lights have been in place at the junction of Boundary Rad, with Lingholme Road and Kirkland
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Man, 71, punched twice in face in 'nasty unprovoked attack'
POLICE have issued a CCTV image appeal after a 71-year-old man was punched in the face in a "nasty and unprovoked attack" in St Helens town centre. Officers believe the man pictured may have information to assist their inquiries into the assault
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Sir Elton John to headline Glastonbury 2023 for his final UK show
Pop icon Sir Elton John has been announced as the first headline act for Glastonbury Festival next summer. The show will mark the Rocket Man's last ever UK date for his farewell tour, Farewell Yellow Brick Road. Sir Elton John will close the
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Running group celebrates achievement with 'Couch to 5K graduation'
MEMBERS of a running group were full of adrenaline as they completed their Couch to 5K challenge. Resolution Runners, a group based in Newton-le-Willows, sees locals attend weekly running sessions to train themselves to be able to run 5 kilometres
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St Helens' best places to enjoy breakfast on English Breakfast Day
WHO doesn't love a full English? Bacon, sausage, eggs, hash browns, beans and toast. Do you add tomatoes? Or mushrooms? Today is English Breakfast Day - a day dedicated to showcasing the country's long-standing tradition of starting your
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College appoints interim co-principals as it looks for permanent head
CARMEL College has announced that two interim co-principals will take the reins "in the very near future". The sixth form college, on Prescot Road, confirmed that Mike Hill, who has been principal since 2016, has left. The college says Janet
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4 Christmas events in St Helens and Newton-le-Willows this weekend
A HOST of festive events will take place this weekend as St Helens looks forward to Christmas. Among them is a day of festive fun on Saturday, December 3, between 11am-4pm, featuring Father Christmas, reindeer and a Santa Dash. St Helens Sports
