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Energy bills set to increase by £94 for millions in January
Energy bills will increase by £94 for millions of households across the UK from January, it has been announced. Energy regulator Ofgem revealed their new price cap, which will come into force on January 1, and it shows that bills for the average
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Long peak hour delays hit motorists on M6
THERE are long delays on the M6 near to Haydock Island during peak hour this evening. The congestion is on the M6 northbound from junctions 22 to 23. Travel time is around 35 minutes. READ > Police update after 'attempted rape' arrest
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Suspect arrested over Winwick Road hit-and-run that saw child airlifted to hospital
A SUSPECT has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a child seriously injured. Shortly after 4.15pm on Tuesday, September 12, police were called to reports of a collision on the A49 Winwick Road, near to Warrington and
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Hundreds of driving offences reported on M62 in month-long crime crackdown
MORE than 400 vehicles were stopped by police officers patrolling the M62 in National Highways’ unmarked HGV cabs during a month of action. Operation Pennine saw police forces travel the route between Liverpool and Hull in the HGVs on the look-out
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Temporary lights causing 'perfect storm' of traffic delays on school and work run
ROADWORKS and temporary lights have caused long delays and huge frustration around a busy junction in Newton-le-Willows. In mid-October, roadworks began around the Mill Lane and Southworth Road junction, not far from Newton's busy railway station
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Police give update after 'attempted rape' arrest
A MAN who was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape and assault after a woman was reportedly attacked in a house has been bailed. Police were called to an address in St Helens on Wednesday morning, November 22, to reports of the alleged attack
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Haydock Park welcomes horseracing's elite for Betfair Chase
HAYDOCK Park will welcome some of horseracing's elite this weekend as it prepares for the highlight of its jump racing calendar, The Betfair Chase. Among those declared to run in Saturday’s big race are this year’s Randox Grand National hero Corach
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First look inside new St Helens TJ Hughes as Church Square gets pre-Christmas boost
THE doors have opened at TJ Hughes' new department store in St Helens, with queues forming outside the venue in Church Square shopping centre this morning. TJs has relocated from the Hardshaw Centre to Church Square as part of the regeneration
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Posthumous award presented to honour achievements of popular landlord
A POSTHUMOUS award has been presented marking the achievements of a popular pub landlord who was at the helm of a pub for more than two decades. Matty Williams, who died earlier this year following a cancer battle, was at the helm at the Sefton
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Police hunting man wanted over 'assault' make fresh appeal
POLICE are still hunting for a man wanted in connection with an alleged assault. Officers have issued a fresh appeal for help to trace Dale Stanley, 29, who has links to St Helens. Police say he is wanted in relation to an alleged assault
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Appeal to trace next-of-kin of man, 59, who has died
Note - Mr Beardwood's next-of-kin have since been traced THE Coroner's office is seeking to trace the next-of-kin of a man who has died recently. Paul Beardwood sadly died aged 59 at his home in Ashurst Close, Blackbrook, on Monday, November
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Police knock suspects off 'stolen motorbike'
POLICE knocked two suspects off a stolen motorbike overnight. Officers pursued them after they saw the vehicle being ridden without helmets in Garswood. Traffic police officers said they made contact with the bike “at slow speed” in order
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More Super League games to be shown on streaming service
THE full Super League fixture list for 2024 has now been published. Saints will kick off at home to newly-promoted London Broncos on the first Friday of the campaign. Sky Sports will show the Hull derby and the Leeds Rhinos versus Salford Red
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Throwback Thursday: Saints squad that blasted off the cobwebs in 1982
TODAY'S Throwback Thursday goes back to a pre-season Ward Cup friendly against newly promoted Oldham in August 1982. The Roughyeds were a handy side back then, having finished top of Division 2 the previous year losing just two matches. Coached
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Listen to Earlestown's The K's new single out today
AHEAD of a run of huge shows on the horizon, The K’S release the brand new single “Heart On My Sleeve”. 2024 is set to be an exciting year for the four-piece band with their highly anticipated debut album ‘I Wonder If The World Knows’ and
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Protect your family from measles amid national case rise
RESIDENTS are being urged to get the MMR vaccine - amid a rise in measles cases across England. As part of the UK routine vaccine schedule children should have received two doses of MMR vaccine by the age of five, protecting them for life against
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Crash leads to overturned car on Elton Head Road
ROADS were closed last night after a crash which led to a car being overturned. Just after 5.10pm yesterday Wednesday, November 22, police received a report of a collision involving a white Ford Fiesta and a parked vehicle on Elton Head Road.
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Teenagers suspected of criminal damage costing hundreds of pounds
A NUMBER of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage incidents have been reported in Rainford. Last month, it was reported that a group of youths attempted to damage property along Church Road in Rainford, and became threatening and verbally abusive
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Meet Northern’s youngest station adopter from St Helens
A 12-year-old train enthusiast has become the youngest person to adopt one of Northern’s Merseyside stations. Keiran Glover is volunteering at St Helens Junction after contacting Northern’s community team when he read about station adoption on
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Extensive enquiries to find missing man who 'travelled to Lanzarote'
OFFICERS are appealing for help to find missing 28-year-old Joseph Howard from Knowsley, who travelled to Lanzarote earlier this week. Joseph has been missing from his home in Stockbridge Village since Monday, November 20 where he was last seen
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All Saints' Super League fixtures for 2024 campaign revealed
SAINTS' full list of Super League fixtures for 2024 have now been announced. They start the campaign with a game against London at TWS - the tenth season in succession where they have technically been slated with a home opener. There are a
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Every St Helens high school rated for this year’s GCSE performance
THE performance data of secondary schools at this summer’s GCSEs across St Helens has been released by the Department for Education. Nine secondary schools in the borough had data revealed which included the attainment scores achieved from this
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Two young boxing champions help new club to punch above its weight
TWO young boxers are some of the first success stories from a club that is going from strength to strength in Rainford. Despite forming just three years ago, Rainford Boxing Academy has attracted a respected reputation in the borough and offers