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Kym Marsh becomes 10th celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing
FORMER Garswood schoolgirl Kym Marsh has become the 10th celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing after a closely-fought musicals week. The presenter and former Hear’Say star, 46, faced Molly Rainford in the dance-off after finding herself at the
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Two road closures in place for works this Sunday
HERE are details of two road closures scheduled to be in place on Sunday (December 4). Fairclough Street, Earlestown There will be a closure on Sunday for utility works to take place. United Utilities will carry out the works on a new water
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Father of girl, four, with Strep A says she is ‘fighting for her life’ in Alder Hey
The father of a four-year-old girl on a ventilator with a Strep A infection said she was described as “the poorliest girl in the whole of England”. Camila Rose Burns from Bolton is “fighting for her life” – while her family has been “living in
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Peter Kay brought to tears on opening night of first live tour
Peter Kay was brought to tears on the opening night of his first live comedy tour in 12 years. The comedian received a rapturous standing ovation which lasted several minutes, with audiences chanting his name, as he took to the stage on Friday.
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Woman breached suspended sentence order
A THIEF who failed to attend probation appointments has had the operational period of their suspended sentence extended. Lisa Jane Elizabeth Slevin, of Dorothy Street, Thatto Heath, appeared back at Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates
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Lane closure on M58 in Merseyside due to 'vehicle fire'
A LANE of the M58 has been closed at an entry slip road due a vehicle fire. The M58 eastbound lane is closed on the entry slip road due to the ablaze vehicle at Junction one at Maghull Lane, Kirkby. READ > Driving tests in St Helens: how
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New plans in for vans showroom
NEW plans for a showroom have been drawn up by a van dealer. Applicants Van Sales NW Ltd have sent in the proposals to St Helens Council for the site on Haydock Lane. The application seeks permission to create a showroom and office building
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New dive bar inspired by Johnny Cash to open in Merseyside
A NEW Rock 'n' Roll dive bar is set to open its doors in Merseyside next year. Mean-Eyed Cat Bar will arrive on Seel Street in Liverpool next year with work currently underway on the site which is expected to open in February. The dive bar
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Driving tests: How long have learners in St Helens had to wait to book
LEARNERS drivers were waiting five months for a test at St Helens in March, new figures show. The coronavirus pandemic saw waiting times at driving test centres across Great Britain shoot up, as tests were halted during successive lockdowns.
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Ex-footballer diagnosed with brain tumour ready for wheelchair push challenge
A FORMER footballer who was diagnosed with a brain tumour is to complete a wheelchair push challenge in aid of those who are treating him. Derek Ellis played at Pilkington FC in two lengthy spells between 1980 and 1989, and then again from 1991
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Saints captain James Roby ready for his last hurrah in 2023
SAINTS skipper James Roby will call time on a remarkable 20-year top-flight career at the end of the upcoming 2023 Super League campaign – and this time it looks like he really means it. The 37-year-old hooker had been due to hang up his boots
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The St Helens business helping generate millions of pounds in revenue
INTAGLIO Creative is making all the right connections. They can count Lord's Cricket Ground, Arsenal FC and Manchester Grammar School as satisfied customers. But it's the latest partnership with St Helens Rugby Club that owner Kevin O'Brien
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Christmas cottages to light up street with popular festive tradition
A STREET dedicated to getting the community in the festive spirit is turning its Christmas lights on this evening. Becoming an annual tradition to bring in the festivities and raise money for Willowbrook Hospice, homeowners on Crow Lane, Newton-le-Willows
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Family business handcraft 'eye-catching' Christmas market entrance at Selfridges
A FAMILY business has created one of its "most glamorous" projects with a gold sequin entrance for Selfridges in Manchester. Vinyline, based at Sherdley Business Park, is a graphic design business that has created countless bespoke products during
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Industrial estate unit taken up by independent tyre wholesalers
AN INDUSTRIAL estate unit has been taken up by a large independent tyre wholesalers. The 81,921 sq ft unit at Haydock Industrial Estate has been let to Oak Tyres. B8 Real Estate acted as letting agent for the deal on behalf of landlord Arrow
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7 independent businesses recognised on Small Business Saturday
TODAY is Small Business Saturday; a day to encourage residents to shop local and to support businesses in the community. The UK campaign falls on the first Saturday of December and is a day to appreciate the independent businesses within the community
