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Controversial incinerator plans approved
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a new medical waste incinerator in West Lancashire have been given the go-ahead, amid claims from nearby residents that it will increase their risk of developing cancer. The high temperature treatment facility will be built
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HGV ‘bootcamp’ in Knowsley given green light to open
A HGV ‘bootcamp’ has been given the green light to open in Knowsley after plans were approved by officers. An application for change of use for the site at Ainsworth Lane in Knowsley Business Park was submitted to Knowsley Council in July.
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Thousands of bacteria found on self service checkouts, including faeces-linked germs
A PUBLIC health study has identified thousands of bacteria living on self-service points across the country. With research led by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), a team of scientists analyzed swabs from a range of everyday objects
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Met Office issues weather warning as roads expected to ‘freeze over’ this weekend
THE MET Office has issued Merseyside with a yellow weather warning as frozen roads and surfaces are expected to continue into the weekend. Metrologists initially issued the warning for Thursday but have since extended and updated it to last through
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Man, 33, charged with attempted murder of police officer
A MAN has been charged with attempted murder of a police officer who was detaining a suspect allegedly armed with a knife and a bottle. Officers have charged a man in connection with a disturbance in Fingerpost on Monday night, December 5.
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Council decides on controversial proposals for nearly 100 homes on former green belt
PROPOSALS to build nearly 100 houses on former green belt, with an access road running through safeguarded land have been refused unanimously by the council. Wain Homes North West sent in the controversial proposals for land west of Mill Lane,
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Police thank public for help after concerns for elderly woman wandering street
POLICE have thanked the public for their help after reports of concern for an elderly woman who was seen wandering on a street. Officers received reports from residents on Wednesday afternoon, December 7, of an elderly woman in the area of Bleak
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Boy, 13, in 'critical condition' after being hit by car on East Lancs
A SERIOUS road traffic collision has left a teenager in a critical condition, police have reported. A Silver Vauxhall Astra is reported to have collided with a 13-year-old boy on a stretch of the East Lancs Road in Croxteth, near to the Showcase
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Family fighting for change after 'special' puppy trapped and killed on railway lines
A FAMILY is fighting for compassionate change after their beloved puppy was killed on the railway line in St Helens. On Monday, December 5, the heartbroken Harding family announced that their 10-month-old Cockapoo had been found dead after a huge
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56 and creaking...but why I wanted to have a crack at the London Marathon
RUNNING the London Marathon was never really on my bucket list of activities – especially as for years the only things I ran for was the bus, last orders or down Westfield Street to Burchalls. But I am signed up for next April which means I will
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Appeal after man suffers 'serious head injury' in assault
DETECTIVES have released a CCTV image appeal after a "serious assault" in which a man was hospitalised with a head injury. READ > Driver clocked travelling at 51mph in a 30mph zone Police have today issued CCTV images of three people who
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Train services disrupted due to 'fault'
TRAINS travelling through St Helens have been delayed or cancelled due to a points failure this morning. The fault has affected services between Huyton and Wigan North Western. Trains have been cancelled or delayed this morning, Thursday.
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Roby: Saints' World clash at Penrith is a reward for group's hard work
SAINTS skipper James Roby is relishing the prospect of leading his side in the World Club Challenge clash against NRL champions Penrith in February. The Australian club put tickets for the showpiece event up for sale this morning – erasing any
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Jacqui Abbott pulls out of sixth Paul Heaton gig following medical advice
ST HELENS singer Jacqui Abbott has pulled out of a sixth gig on her UK tour with Paul Heaton this month. Paul and Jacqui's latest album 'N.K. Pop' went to Number One in October and they began their highly-anticipated arena tour with singer-songwriter
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St Helens Town Hall chiefs to consider 'investment opportunities' in face of cuts
ST HELENS Town Hall chiefs will consider new investment opportunities to reduce the impact on key services amid budget cuts. Labour-run St Helens Council is funded from a number of sources – with the most significant being council tax, business
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IC Autos Vehicle are now qualified to service electric vehicles
When it comes to customer care and excellent workmanship delivered at value for money rates, you’ll find it really hard to match IC Autos Vehicle Services and Repair on Glover Street, St Helens. Established for more than a decade, this popular local
