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St Helens clubs learn the Challenge Cup Round 1 and 2 draw details
THE draws for rounds 1 and 2 of the 2024 Betfred Challenge Cup were made tonight at BBC Radio Manchester’s MediaCity HQ by three-time Challenge Cup winner Josh Charnley from cup holders Leigh Leopards. Twenty clubs from the community and Armed
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'We will leave your chair empty on Christmas Day' say family of man who died in crash
THE family of a "kind and loving" man who died in a crash say they will leave his chair empty on Christmas Day. David Burrows, from Blackbrook, was riding a pedal bike on Islands Brow, close to its junction with Hinckley Road, when he was injured
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Food pantry is a lifeline that is there to help struggling families
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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More detailed planning application goes in for St Helens town centre transformation
A LANDMARK project that aims to be the first step in revitalising St Helens town centre has seen an application submitted for reserved matters planning consent today. Phase 1 covers 24 acres and will see a "tired" Hardshaw shopping centre replaced
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Plans approved for redundant buildings in disrepair at former Burtonwood Brewery
PLANS have been approved relating to redundant buildings which are in disrepair at the former Burtonwood Brewery. Thomas Hardy Burtonwood Ltd sought full permission for the demolition of the brewery buildings and the construction of an extension
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Lucy celebrates honour and sets her sights on Paris Olympics 2024
OVER the next few days we will be publishing reaction from the winners at this year's Pride of St Helens Awards. We have a 16-page supplement of the awards night complete with all images and the interviews for sale in shops across St Helens inside
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Paul Wellens fined for comments made after Paasi and Walmsley injuries
SAINTS coach Paul Wellens has been fined £2,000, with £1,000 suspended until the end of the 2024 season, for breaching the game’s Operational Rules. The punishment is for bringing the game into disrepute for comments made after Saints' semi final
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Tenants reach agreement to save vital allotments - but face a fresh uphill battle
A PETITION signed by almost 3,000 people has helped to secure the future of a vital allotment site in St Helens - provided that the tenants come up with a huge six-figure sum. As reported by the Star in April, plot holders at Stan Pennington Allotments
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Family tribute to 'amazing' man who died in crash who was 'so, so loved'
THE man who died in a suspected ‘hit and run’ crash has been described as a “kind and loving person” who loved his family, friends, music and cycling. David Burrows, from Blackbrook, was riding a pedal bike on Islands Brow, close to its junction
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Continued appeal after cyclist sustains serious injury in collision with two cars
DETECTIVES are continuing to appeal for information following a serious collision involving a cyclist and two cars in St Helens. As previously reported by the Star, a collision between a cyclist, a silver Nissan Micra and white ford Transit van
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Fresh appeal over teen still missing from home who has been seen at park
POLICE are continuing to appeal for help in finding a 16-year-old boy who is missing. Lewis Halsall was reported missing from his home in the WA9 area of St Helens at around 6.30pm on Wednesday, November 22. He was later seen on Saturday
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Police name man charged with theft from Co-op shop
POLICE have named a man they have charged in connection with a theft from a convenience store. The theft, which reportedly happened at the Co-op, on Warrington Road, was reported to police on Wednesday, November 22. On Friday, December 1, two
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St Helens swimmers are in the medals again at Birkenhead meet
IT was another successful weekend for St Helens Swimming Club, as they travelled over to Birkenhead for the Wirral Metro Christmas Meet. Hayden Battle again led the way with gold medals in the 200m Individual Medley and 200m Backstroke as well
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Shutdown slammed on property associated with drug use and criminality
POLICE have slammed a closure order on a property after reports of drug use and associated criminality in relation to it. The shutdown has been secured on a house on Robins Lane, in Sutton. Police say there have been "numerous reports" of anti-social
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Homeowner taken to hospital after being attacked by burglars in his home
A HOMEOWNER was hospitalised after being attacked by burglars who had broken into his home. Police are appealing for information following the aggravated burglary last night, Monday, December 4. At around 10.30pm, it was reported that "five
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Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds confirm huge outdoor gig in Wigan
NOEL Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have announced a huge show at Wigan's Robin Park next summer. The ex-Oasis man will play there on Thursday, July 18 before shows at London’s Alexandra Palace Park (Saturday, July 20), Cardiff Castle (Wednesday
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Motorists hit by morning delays amid queuing traffic
THERE is heavy traffic this morning in Haydock. Queueing traffic is causing delays for motorists on the East Lancs A580 at Haydock. The congestion is from Pewfall traffic lights to Haydock Island. Live traffic tracker INRIX stated as of
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Cyclist in ‘critical condition’ following crash
A CYCLIST is in a critical condition in hospital after a collision involving a car and a van. Police confirmed they were called to reports of the crash involving a cyclist and the vehicles on Monday, December 4. Shortly after 4.30pm emergency
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ADVENT DAY 5: When Saints won first ever Super League title in 1996
SAINTS have won the Challenge Cup and Super League double three times since the switch to summer - 2021, 2006 and the inaugural success in 1996. This image, on Day 5 of our Advent dip into the Saints pictorial archives, captures the moment the
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BBC now a threat to all local newspapers
If the BBC was a family and lived in the house next door to you it would be the neighbour from hell. That's the verdict of some of the most experienced local newspaper editors in the country who now regard the BBC as little more than a state-funded
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Man pretended to be a woman and sent indecent images to 'girl'
A MAN who pretended to be a woman sent indecent images to a girl he believed was 13 years old. However, Ronald Howard was actually communicating with an under-cover police officer which led to his arrest and he has been jailed at Liverpool Crown