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Matty Smith takes up coaching role with Saints
MATTY Smith is back on board at his hometown club St Helens. The former Saints and England scrum-half is taking over as head coach of Saints Women for the 2023 campaign. After hanging up his boots at the end of last season, this will be the
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Residents says estate is 'a breeding ground for rats'
A RESIDENT says his neighbourhood has become a “breeding ground for rats” due to dumped rubbish. Joe Duffy, who lives in Hadden Close, off Holt Lane in Whiston, says the area has been plagued by rodents over the past couple of years. Joe said
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Compulsory purchase orders could be pushed through as part of town centre plans
KEY town centre sites will form part of a compulsory purchase order as part of ambitious regeneration plans. A recent report to the council’s cabinet said The English Cities Fund Partnership’s first phase proposals for redevelopment and regeneration
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Students to be taught outside at sixth form college under plans for rooftop classroom
STUDENTS are set to be taught outside as part of plans for a rooftop classroom at Winstanley Sixth Form College. A virtual reality room is also set to be built in the expansion plans for the college. Wigan Council have approved the Billinge-based
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Mourners gather to pay respects to 'truly wonderful' and 'inspirational' lady
MOURNERS packed out Greenacres Service Hall for the funeral of a “truly wonderful lady” who died after a courageous battle with a brain tumour. Karen Rigby, from Carr Mill, was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour in 2015. However, in December
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St Helens councillor proud to be confirmed as Deputy Police Commissioner
NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS councillor Jeanie Bell has been confirmed as the new Deputy Police Commissioner for Merseyside. Cllr Bell, who has served as St Helens Cabinet Member for Community Safety since May 2019, was formally selected for the role after
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Postal worker 'anxious to go to work' amid Royal Mail strikes
A POSTAL worker said he is struggling to cope in the stressful environment between managers and workers at St Helens' Royal Mail office. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, is a contract worker at St Helens Delivery Office after working as
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Longy: I realised it was time for me to step up to the plate
Here, in an interview with PA, Sean Long reflects on his time with Saints as he looks to the future as head coach of Featherstone Rovers. And it is clear he holds his former Saints boss Daniel Anderson in very high esteem... For the time
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Road reopens after works overrun following 'difficulties on site'
A ROAD has been reopened after works to install a new sewer connection overran. Fleet Lane in Parr had been subject to a closure since October 24 for the works to be carried out. However, "difficulties on site" meant these took longer than
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Met Office issue yellow weather warning as freezing temperatures set to hit St Helens
THE MET Office has issued a yellow weather warning as temperatures are set to plummet across Merseyside. The warning for ice comes into force from 12am - 6pm on Thursday, December 8. Experts have warned that some injuries may occur from slips
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North West Ambulance Service workers to strike in December
THOUSANDS of NHS ambulance crew members across the North West will strike this month. More than 1,600 workers at the North West, North East, and West Midlands ambulance service trusts will strike on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, their union, Unite
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The story behind Billinge letting slip an interval lead to lose 4-1
BILLINGE fell to a 4-1 defeat at high-flying Parklands on Saturday in a real game of two halves. The young Storks side were superb in the first half, dominating proceedings and went into the break 1-0 ahead. On a heavy pitch Billinge came out
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Emergency services attend East Lancs after 'van crash'
A LANE of the East Lancashire Road was closed off this morning (Tuesday) after a collision involving a van. Police and ambulance were called to the scene, close to the junction with Rainford Road, near to the traffic lights at Windle Island.
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Here are the numbers you can call for mental health support over festive period
HERE are the numbers to call if you or someone you know needs mental health and suicide prevention support. Christmas and New Year are not always happy periods of time for everybody, we know for some these days are difficult. But you are not
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Devastated family 'overwhelmed by kindness' as 'special' therapy puppy found dead
THE FAMILY of a beloved puppy has shared their grief and gratitude after hundreds of people searched in vain for their eight-month-old Cockapoo. On Sunday afternoon (December 4), Kerry Harding and the family announced that their Cockapoo, Heidi
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Police patrol towns' borders in ASB, fly-tipping and wildlife crime crackdown
POLICE in Cheshire and Merseyside are working together to crack down on rural cross-border crime. Cheshire Police’s Rural Crime Team has been patrolling overnight in north Warrington, St Helens, and in Hale Village. Officers say this comes
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When are rail strikes taking place in December?
The Rail Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) has confirmed that there will be a new set of strikes in December. This will see members at Network Rail and 14 train companies take action over a 48-hour period in the run-up to Christmas and for some
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New Christmas rail strike dates announced amid failed negotiations
A fresh set of rail strike dates have been announced as Network Rail workers will walk out over Christmas. The strikes come following ongoing disputes over pay, jobs and working conditions. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT)
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18 of the best decorated Christmas trees in St Helens
IF you’re one of those people who puts their Christmas tree up just a few days before the big day then look away now. Many people believe there are 12 days of Christmas and wait until much later in December to put their festive decorations up.
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Festive street sees 'biggest numbers so far' at Christmas lights switch on
A STREET dedicated to bringing festive spirits into the community has continued its tradition this year. Homeowners on Crow Lane, Newton-le-Willows, continued their annual tradition as they turned on their Christmas lights on Saturday. Saturday
