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Two arrested after fatal hit-and-run crash
TWO people have been arrested following a fatal crash on Islands Brow this morning (Friday, December 1). Emergency services were called just before 6.30am to Islands Brow, close to its junction with Hinckley Road, to a report a cyclist was injured
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Three St Helens teams in 2024 Challenge Cup opening rounds draw
THREE St Helens teams will learn their fate when the draws for rounds 1 and 2 of the 2024 Betfred Challenge Cup are made live on BBC Radio Manchester at 6.40pm on Tuesday 5 December. Haresfinch and Clock Face are among 20 the community and Armed
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Record number of suspensions at schools in autumn term last year
ST HELENS schools reported a record number of suspensions in the autumn term last year, new figures show. Experts said the substantial increase in pupil suspensions across schools in England is due to deteriorating mental health, unmet special
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Traffic disruption after crash on street near junction with busy road
THERE has been traffic disruption this afternoon after a crash in St Helens. The collision took place on Spray Street, near to the junction with Dentons Green Lane. READ > Cyclist in 50s dies after morning crash As of 6pm, traffic feeds
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Star readers express sadness after death of cyclist in crash
STAR readers have expressed sadness after a cyclist died following a collision this morning, Friday. Police are appealing for information after the man in his 50s died following the collision on Islands Brow, this morning (Friday, December 1).
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Windows smashed on The Millennium Centre by unknown offenders
POLICE are appealing for information after windows at The Millennium Centre were smashed by unknown offenders last night. At around 6.40pm yesterday, Thursday, November 30 officers received a report that windows had been damaged at The Millennium
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Young Sportsperson: Daisy collects another prize - and shares credit with team HAMMA
OVER the next few days we will be publishing our interviews with the winners at this year's Pride of St Helens Award. We have a 16-page supplement of the awards night complete with all images and the interviews for sale in shops across St Helens
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Community Business Hero: Kevin Donachie talks of pride in his town
OVER the next few days we will be publishing our interviews with the winners at this year's Pride of St Helens Award. We have a 16-page supplement of the awards night complete with all images and the interviews for sale in shops across St Helens
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Sporting legends, MP and army regiment awarded Freedom of the Borough
TWO sporting legends, an MP and an army regiment were presented with Freedom of the Borough scrolls in a special event. Earlier this year, full council voted to grant Freedom of the Borough – the highest award a council can bestow – to recently
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Burglar who 'ransacked' small family garage has sentence postponed for third time
A BURGLAR who ‘ransacked’ a small family garage near Northwich has had his sentencing postponed for a third time. Mark Brennan tore off a section of Four Lanes Garage’s corrugated metal roof when he broke in on Wednesday, April 23. According
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Cyclist in 50s dies after morning 'hit and run' crash with vehicle
A CYCLIST in his 50s has died following a crash, police have confirmed. Officers are appealing for information after the man died following the collision on Islands Brow, this morning (Friday, December 1). Police were called just before 6.30am
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Plans for flats in town centre submitted
PROPOSALS for three self-contained flats in the town centre have been submitted. An application proposing the erection of a detached building to form three self-contained flats and amenity space, along with car parking access, on land adjacent
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Police name man charged with strangulation and assault
POLICE have charged a suspect with offences including strangulation and assault. Officers were called on Thursday, November 30, after an alleged incident at a property in Blackbrook. A police spokeswoman confirmed that they have charged a man
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Police warning after rise in 'shed burglaries' in parts of town
POLICE have issued a warning to residents after a flurry of burglaries from property sheds in areas of the town. Officers said there has been a spike in break-ins at sheds in the Windle and Haresfinch areas. Police called on residents to be
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Residents express shock after 'man attacked' challenging would-be burglars
RESIDENTS have expressed their shock after a man was attacked while challenging burglars who had broken into a business. A man suffered head injuries after being assaulted when he challenged five people who attempted to burgle a business, police
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ADVENT DAY 1: The last Saints team to win the Lancashire Cup
DECEMBER 1 and the first opportunity to open a door on the Saintly Advent calendar. Each morning between now and Christmas Day we will be publishing a team picture from the club's proud history. The club this year marks its 150th year - so
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Cyclist in hospital and road closures in place after crash
A CYCLIST in his 50s is in hospital after being found injured on the road. Officers were called just before 6.30pm yesterday, Thursday, November 30 to the junction of Merton Bank Road and Hinckley Road to a report that a cyclist was injured on
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Watch music maestro André Rieu in concert at St Helens cinemas this Christmas
WHY not celebrate the festive season in style and immerse yourself in the sounds of André Rieu in concert? And you don’t even need to leave St Helens! The renowned violinist and conductor’s Christmas concert White Christmas – performed in a
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Housing developments, sports facility and MOT Centre - planning stories from November
HERE is a look at five planning stories that we have covered in the Star during November. 307 homes in Rainford approved The planning committee at St Helens Council approved the development of 307 houses in Rainford. A decision on